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The Delhi High Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s plea against an ED money laundering probe to January 23, 2025. The court cited part-heard cases as the reason for the delay. Shivakumar had filed the petition in 2022, challenging the ED’s investigation into allegations of disproportionate assets.
Security forces have sealed off Srinagar’s Harwan area following a gunfight between militants and a joint team of the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF. The operation, based on intelligence about militants in Dachigam Forest, involves barricading roads to ensure safety. Initial contact was made during a coordinated search by the security forces.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, along with five Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, will visit Sambhal on Wednesday, said UP Congress chief Ajay Rai on Tuesday. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and General Secretary Avinash Pande may join, he added. The visit follows a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque amid claims it […]
Andhra Pradesh govt approved the first phases of metro rail projects for Visakhapatnam and Vijayawada on Monday, with a total estimated cost of ₹22,507 crore. Visakhapatnam’s Phase-I will cover 46.23 km with three corridors and 42 stations, requiring 99.75 acres of land, costing ₹882 crore. The project is estimated at ₹11,498 crore, with Vijayawada’s project […]
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that India-China relations have improved, with India committed to continued engagement. He highlighted the resolution of recent border issues through military and diplomatic talks, referencing the October patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Nearly 40,000 pre-schools across Gujarat went on strike to protest the state govt’s “failure” to address concerns over new registration rules. Policy mandates registration by February 2025, but confusion over the directives has delayed the process. Gujarat Independent Preschool Association organized protests and met Education Minister Praful Pansheriya to submit a memorandum o...
The Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat on Tuesday, which was later determined to be a hoax, said police officials. UP Tourism’s regional office received an email claiming to blow up the monument. Police responded by forwarding the email to Agra Police and ASI. Despite deploying a bomb disposal squad and dog squad, […]
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday revealed that BJP offered Eknath Shinde the Mahayuti chief’s post and a central ministerial role, both of which he declined. Athawale indicated the new Maharashtra CM might be announced on December 4, with Devendra Fadnavis leading the race. He noted Shinde is not in contention and is reportedly uneasy […]
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday warned that if disruptions and adjournments continue, he will convene the House on weekends to make up for lost time. After a week-long impasse, an agreement was reached for a discussion on the Constitution. The discussion will be held in the Lok Sabha on Dec 13-14 and Rajya […]
The phone tapping case in Telangana took a new twist on Tuesday as the police registered a case against former BRS minister T. Harish Rao and others. The complaint, filed by real estate businessman G. Chakradhar Goud, alleges harassment, threats, and illegal phone surveillance. The case includes charges under various sections of the IPC and […]
Union minister Nitin Gadkari described politics as a sea of unsatisfied souls, where everyone is unhappy and striving for higher positions. Speaking at a book launch in Nagpur on Tuesday, he emphasized that life is full of compromises and challenges, whether in family, social, political, or corporate life. He urged understanding the “art of living” […]
Former CBI Director Vijay Shankar passed away on December 3 at the age of 76, after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A 1969-batch IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Shankar had served in the Uttar Pradesh Police and Moscow under the Ministry of External Affairs. He led the CBI from 2005 to 2008, overseeing the Aarushi-Hemraj […]
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink after seizing over 6,000 kg of meth worth $4.25 billion from a Myanmar boat using Starlink’s satellite device for navigation. This marks the first time such technology was used to bypass legal channels and reach Indian waters. Police aim to trace the device’s buyer and usage […]
Following Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu’s Vikravandi is facing severe flooding. Govt-stored crops have been destroyed, causing significant losses. Villagers are struggling to recover cotton and groundnuts from the inundated areas. The flooding has created widespread challenges, as local residents work tirelessly to salvage what remains amidst the devastation caused by the cyclone’s aft...
Eknath Shinde, the outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister, was taken to Thane’s Jupiter Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for a “full examination” as recommended by doctors. Although there was speculation about his condition, sources clarified that it was a routine check-up, not an emergency. Shinde reassured reporters outside the hospital, stating, “My health is fine.”