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A 19-year-old girl in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly gang-raped by her acquaintance and two accomplices inside a cafe. The incident occurred on November 11 when the girl was lured under the pretense of having coffee. Following the assault, the accused blackmailed her with explicit photos and videos. Police have arrested the three suspects and […]
Spirit Airlines announced on Monday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection as part of a Chapter 11 restructuring process. The budget airline, which has lost over $2.5 billion since 2020, aims to recover from pandemic-related losses and a failed sale to JetBlue. Spirit assured customers that operations would continue as usual, with no interruption […]
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that high bank interest rates are causing stress for many borrowers and emphasized the need for more affordable rates. Speaking at an SBI event, she acknowledged concerns about economic growth and urged banks to focus on their primary role of lending. Sitharaman also highlighted that the mis-selling of insurance […]
Bombay High Court on Monday upheld the Election Commission of India’s decision to prohibit mobile phones at polling booths during the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections. A division bench led by Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya and Justice Amit Borkar dismissed a public interest litigation filed by lawyer Ujala Yadav, challenging the ban ahead of the […]
State Bank of India (SBI) has raised Rs 10,000 crore through its seventh infrastructure bond issuance at a coupon rate of 7.23%. The issue, oversubscribed more than twice, attracted bids worth Rs 11,500 crore from a range of investors, including pension funds and insurance companies. The funds will support infrastructure and affordable housing projects, with […]
Alisha Abdullah, BJP Tamil Nadu Secretary of Sports and Skill Development Cell, took to social media claiming she was harassed by a man who repeatedly called her, demanding sexual favors. The country’s first female national racing champion shared videos on X, detailing the harassment and criticizing the police for their delayed response to the incident.
Allegations have surfaced that shops belonging to Muslim traders were forcibly shut at the Swadeshi Fair in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. Traders claimed they were asked to vacate their booths despite paying for them. The incident has prompted Damoh Collector Sudhir Kumar Kochar to order an investigation. However, the organizing committee denied the accusations, attributing the […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday urged an increase in the state’s share of central taxes to 50%, citing reduced devolution and financial strain from centrally-sponsored schemes. Speaking to the 16th Finance Commission in Chennai, Stalin stressed the need for a revised fiscal framework to support developing states, arguing it would boost overall […]
A tragic incident unfolded at the Subramanya Swamy Temple in Tiruchendur, Tamil Nadu, when an elephant attacked its mahout, Udayakumar, and his relative, Sisupalan, during feeding time. Both men succumbed to severe injuries at the hospital. The 28-year-old elephant, a temple resident since 2006, unexpectedly became agitated. Authorities have since banned devotees from feeding the […]
Lawrence Bishnoi, known for his extensive criminal history including threats, extortion, and murders, has never been charged with selling guns online. Despite this, social media platforms are rife with claims linking him to “all India gun delivery.” A search for terms like “buy guns” or “desi katta” reveals hundreds of posts offering illegal weapons and [&hel...
The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the CBI to respond to P Chidambaram and his son Karti’s plea to defer framing of charges in the INX Media case. The Chidambarams argued that the ongoing investigation and incomplete chargesheet hindered a fair trial. The CBI, however, stated that there was enough evidence to proceed with […]
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin expressed deep admiration for Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) leader Thol Thirumavalavan after he confirmed backing the ruling DMK in the 2026 Assembly elections. In a message to party cadres, Stalin acknowledged Thirumavalavan’s support, stating that he understood the VCK leader’s thoughts and feelings, and appreciated his continued alliance.
Congress MLA Vivek Venkatswamy is spearheading a protest by the Mala community against Telangana’s SC sub-classification policy, initiated by CM Revanth Reddy. While the Madiga community supports the decision, Malas feel sidelined. Venkatswamy, challenging his own government’s stance, has called the portrayal of Malas unfair and announced a major rally on December 1 in Hyderabad.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to address the escalating violence in Manipur, marking the second consecutive day of discussions on the state’s security concerns. To enhance security, the Home Ministry is deploying an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to the region, raising the total to […]
The US FDA has recalled over 150,000 bottles of Berkeley Club Beverages’ bottled water due to coliform bacteria contamination. Affected bottles, distributed in West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia, have been marked with specific batch codes. The recall, classified as low risk (Class III), highlights concerns about potential contamination, although the presence of harmful E. coli […]