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Opposition MPs, led by SP’s Kapil Sibal, submitted an impeachment motion in the Rajya Sabha against Allahabad High Court Judge Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his controversial remarks supporting governance based on majority opinion. The motion, signed by 55 members, calls for his removal after his comments at a VHP event endorsing a Uniform Civil […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged Bangladesh to ensure the safety of minorities, following reports of attacks on Hindus. Speaking in Lok Sabha, he highlighted concerns over the treatment of minorities in Bangladesh. His comments followed recent incidents involving minorities fleeing to India. Jaishankar also emphasized that good relations with Pakistan depend on addressing terrorism.
Ex-India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested that India captain Rohit Sharma should return to the opening slot for maximum impact in the ongoing series against Australia. Shastri emphasized that Rohit has been most successful as an opener over the past years, urging him to throw the first punch and capitalize on the opportunity, despite recent […]
Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district, Chhattisgarh, on Friday. The gunfight occurred in the Nendra and Punnur villages during an anti-Naxalite operation. After the clash, the bodies of the Naxalites, along with a 12-bore rifle and Maoist materials, were recovered. A search operation is still ongoing in the […]
The US Visa Bulletin for January 2025 shows significant progress for family-sponsored and employment-based green card applicants, particularly benefiting Indians. With annual caps set at 1.4 lakh for employment-based and 2.26 lakh for family-sponsored categories, over a million Indians await green cards. The backlog, projected to reach 21.9 lakh by 2030, may take 195 years […]
Amazon is donating $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund and will air the event on its Prime Video service, valued at another $1 million. The tech giant joins Meta Platforms, which is also contributing $1 million. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is scheduled to meet with Trump next week, despite criticism from Trump about The […]
The Supreme Court granted bail to former West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee in a money laundering case linked to the cash-for-job scam. He will be released on February 1 or after charges are framed and witness statements recorded. The court directed the trial court to frame charges by Dec 31, 2024. Chatterjee, in jail for […]
Ex-Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal expressed concern over repeated bomb threats to schools in the capital. He highlighted the potential psychological and academic impact on children, questioning how ongoing threats could affect their well-being and studies. He criticized the threats, calling them serious and worrying, as this was the second such incident within a week.
NASA has confirmed that two airplane-sized asteroids, 2024 XW15 and 2024 XC16, will fly past Earth on Friday. 2024 XW15, measuring 210 feet, will approach at 25,859 mph, passing 4 million miles away. 2024 XC16, at 100 feet, will travel at 46,269 mph, coming within 3.28 million miles. Both passes pose no threat to Earth.
Huawei’s Mate X6 foldable smartphone debuted globally at the “Unfold the Classic” event in Dubai. Featuring a 7.93-inch OLED main display, 6.45-inch external screen, and IPX8 water resistance, it packs a Kirin 9100 chip, 12GB RAM, and 512GB storage. With a 5,110mAh battery supporting 66W wired and 50W wireless charging, it starts at AED 7,199 […]
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, PM Modi, and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with Union ministers and MPs, paid tribute to the martyrs of the 2001 Parliament attack on its 23rd anniversary on Friday. The ceremony included floral tributes, a ceremonial salute by CISF personnel, and a moment of silence to honor the security forces […]
The West Bengal BJP’s Murshidabad unit has announced plans to build a Ram temple in Berhampore after TMC MLA Humayun Kabir’s proposal for a mosque in Beldanga. The BJP plans to begin construction on January 22, 2025, marking one year after the Ram temple’s inauguration in Ayodhya. The project is estimated to cost ₹10 crore.
After the success of “Polimera” and its sequel, director Anil Viswanath is working on “Polimera 3,” which promises to be even grander. He has also signed actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas for a new thriller, with the actor immediately approving the story. Sreenivas has a packed 2025, with projects like “Tyson Naidu,” “Bhairavam,” and films with [&he...
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid tribute to the heroes who lost their lives defending Parliament during the 2001 terror attack, expressing the nation’s deep gratitude. She reaffirmed India’s commitment to fighting terrorism, highlighting the attack by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Murmu honored the courage of the fallen and praised their lasting impact on the nation.
Rashmika Mandanna, riding high on the success of “Pushpa 2,” has started shooting for her next project, a horror-comedy titled “Thama,” starring Ayushmann Khurrana. Produced by Maddock Films and directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film marks Rashmika’s debut in this genre. She recently filmed some entertaining sequences, and “Thama” is expected to be a fu...