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Karnataka is developing India’s first circular economic policy, requiring 20% of all construction materials to be sustainable, announced State Minister Priyank Kharge. The policy promotes a circular economy, focusing on processes like reuse, recycling, and refurbishing to minimize waste. This approach is gaining global traction as governments aim to address climate change-related challeng...
Supreme Court observed that politicians should be prepared for unwarranted compliments while hearing Union Minister L. Murugan’s plea in a defamation case. Murugan had challenged the September 2023 Madras High Court order refusing to quash defamation proceedings filed by the Murasoli Trust over his alleged defamatory remarks during a press conference in December 2020.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is likely to visit Bangladesh next week. He will be visiting for a foreign secretary-level meeting, amid tensions between the countries after the interim government led-by Muhammad Yunus came to power. Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hosain said the scheduled Foreign Secretary-level Foreign Office Consultation (FOC) will take place in Dhaka […]
US President Joe Biden’s administration approved a USD 1.17 billion package under Foreign Military Sales (FMS). This program supplies advanced communication systems, sensors, and logistical support to enhance the capabilities of Indian Navy’s Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters. A deal to sell 24 MH-60R multi-role helicopters from Lockheed Martin was cleared by US during Trump...
Andhra Pradesh govt suspended senior IPS officer Sanjay after the Vigilance and Enforcement (V&E) wing’s report revealed allegations of misappropriating ₹1 crore in govt funds. The report claims Sanjay abused his position as Director General of Fire Services to misappropriate the funds. Sanjay had previously led the CID during the arrest of TDP chief N. […]
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that railways will continue to provide concession to travelers. But, ticket subsidies have seen a significant reduction over the years, with latest figures indicating a decrease of almost 6%. “If the cost of a service is ₹100, we are charging only ₹54, which translates to a 47% subsidy. Currently, ₹56,993 […]
Centre has extended the deadline for the Commission of Inquiry investigating the violence in Manipur until May 20, 2025. The commission, led by former Gauhati High Court Chief Justice Ajai Lamba, was set up on June 4, 2023. It is tasked with probing the causes and spread of the violence that began on May 3, […]
Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered Rahul Sahu to plant 50 indigenous trees within a month as part of his apology in a criminal contempt case. The bench, comprising Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Vinay Saraf, directed that the trees be planted in Sambalgarh, Morena district, under the supervision of the Sub Divisional Officer (Forest), within […]
Google has selected Hyderabad to establish its first Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in the APAC region, after Tokyo, making it the fifth such facility globally, following Dublin, Munich, and Malaga. Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced the partnership on social media, alongside Industries and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu, after meeting Google’s global team led […]
Adani Defence and Aerospace has delivered a second Drishti-10 Starliner surveillance drone to the Indian Navy, enhancing maritime capabilities to monitor shipping lines and mitigate piracy. Following the delivery of the first Drishti-10 earlier this year, the second UAV, based on Israel’s Hermes 900, was inducted into naval operations at Porbandar, Gujarat, sources confirmed.
A viral social media post has criticized Zepto, a quick-commerce startup, and its CEO, Aadit Palicha, alleging late-night meetings and a high employee turnover rate. The post, shared by a former employee, claims that 10 employees leave weekly, with Palicha reportedly starting work at 2 PM and holding meetings until 2 AM. It also mentions […]
Enforcement Directorate unearthed evidence of misconduct in the transfer of 14 sites by the Mysore Urban Development Authority to Karnataka’s CM Siddaramaiah’s wife. The probe indicates illegal allocation of 1095 sites through Benami transactions. These allocations could potentially be in favor of CM’s family. Findings have been reported to Karnataka Lokayukta for further action.
Madras High Court denied an interim order to restrain individuals or social media channels from reviewing films within three days of their release. Justice S. Sounthar, hearing a petition by the Tamil Film Active Producers Association (TFAPA), stated that reviewers are entitled to express their opinions. TFAPA’s advocate argued that such reviews could defame filmmakers […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s victory in Maharashtra as unexpected and unprecedented. She said that the result was a significant message for Viksit Bharat. Congratulating Fadnavis as Maharashtra BJP’s legislative party leader, she highlighted the clear mandate from 14 crore voters, signaling a strong message after LS and Haryana ...
Chaos erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after police stopped Congress MP Rahul Gandhi from visiting violence-hit Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Congress MP Mohammad Jawed raised the issue, calling it intolerable and inappropriate to obstruct the Leader of Opposition. Gandhi, along with other leaders, was halted at the Ghazipur border.