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Sources revealed that the shooters responsible for Baba Siddique’s murder had initially planned to target actor Salman Khan before killing the NCP leader. The accused disclosed this during questioning related to the shooting case. They stated that Salman Khan was on their hit-list but was unreachable due to his tight security. This new information sheds […]
India has not secured veto power in the UNSC due to several factors. The veto is held exclusively by the five permanent members (P5) since the UN’s inception, and expanding its use faces resistance. The P5 are reluctant to dilute their power, and there is no global consensus on reforming the UNSC structure. India’s push […]
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren will expand his Cabinet today, inducting 10 MLAs: four Congress, five JMM, and one RJD. Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar will administer the oath at 12:30 pm. The expansion follows the JMM-led coalition’s victory in the recent state polls. A special assembly session from December 9-12 will include a trust vote, with […]
The ninth day of the Winter Session of Parliament will begin with a discussion on the Railways (Amendment) Bill 2024 in the Lok Sabha. Opposition MPs argue the Bill threatens railway autonomy and could lead to privatization. Additionally, the Opposition is expected to raise the issue of Rahul Gandhi being blocked from visiting violence-hit Sambhal […]
The AP Teacher Member of Legislative Council (MLC) by-election for the joint Godavari districts began this morning. Polling will continue until 4 pm, with 116 polling stations set up across all 6 districts in the Godavari region. A total of 16,737 teachers are eligible to vote in this election. The counting of votes will take […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is holding onto power after a brief martial law declaration, which was reversed following protests and a failed vote in parliament. The opposition filed an impeachment motion, accusing Yoon of constitutional violations. With a large majority in the legislature, the opposition plans to vote on the impeachment bill this […]
Iconic star Allu Arjun’s fans have been causing disturbances at several theaters across both Telugu states. At Pratap Theater in Allagadda, some fans tore the screen during the premiere show of Pushpa 2 on Wednesday night. As the movie began, fans danced in front of the screen and damaged it. Meanwhile, in Srinivasa Theater in […]
Assam’s Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has imposed a complete ban on the serving and consumption of beef in hotels, restaurants, and public spaces. Opposition parties have criticized the move as unconstitutional, highlighting the freedom of food choice. This decision brings Assam in line with several other Indian states that have implemented similar bans on […]
On International Cheetah Day, two male cheetahs, Agni and Vayu, were released into the open wild at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh. The release was overseen by senior wildlife officials, ensuring all safety and security measures were in place. The release marks a significant milestone in India’s cheetah reintroduction project.
French President Emmanuel Macron faces a political crisis after PM Michel Barnier was ousted by parliament, marking the first such removal in over 60 years. Barnier’s dismissal follows a no-confidence motion supported by both the hard left and far right. Macron must now select a successor, with some opponents even calling for his resignation on […]
The Supreme Court will hear petitions today challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, questioning its provisions’ validity. Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar will also consider pleas supporting the Act and urging its proper enforcement. The Centre has not responded yet, despite the court issuing notices and granting multiple […]
Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as Maharashtra’s CM for the third time today, alongside Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar as Deputy CMs. The swearing-in ceremony at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan will be attended by 42,000 people, including VIPs. Over 4,000 police personnel have been deployed for security, with traffic managed by 280 officers to ensure smooth […]
AP Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan revealed that he could not attend the swearing-in ceremony of Maharashtra’s new CM, Devendra Fadnavis, as he was attending an event related to his son, who is studying in Singapore. The Janasena chief congratulated Fadnavis and expressed hope that, under the guidance of PM Modi and Fadnavis’ leadership, Maharashtra’s progress […]
Amid rising tensions between Bangladesh and India over attacks on minorities, Bangladesh has removed the security clearance requirement for Pakistani nationals applying for visas. The MFA issued instructions to Bangladesh missions worldwide to ease visa processing for Pakistanis. This change follows the suspension of consular services in Agartala.
Karnataka ministers criticized the ED for allegedly leaking details of the MUDA site allotment case to the media. They accused the ED of trying to influence the ongoing Lokayukta probe. CM Siddaramaiah, his wife Parvathi BM, and others are implicated in the case, with Parvathi accused of illegally acquiring 14 MUDA sites in Mysuru.