A Nigerian woman, Roselime (40), was arrested in Bengaluru for trafficking 12 kg of MDMA worth ₹24 crore. The drugs were concealed in soap and pulses packets to avoid detection. Operating with expired visa status, Roselime ran a provision store while coordinating with drug peddlers. The police seized 70 SIM cards and continue searching for […]
Thrissur East Police arrested Subrata Mandal, a 25-year-old from Mumbai, for performing dangerous skating stunts at Swaraj Round in Thrissur, Kerala. Subrata, a concrete worker, gained attention after videos of him skating while holding onto an auto-rickshaw and weaving between buses went viral. The incident, captured by passersby, led to a police investigation and his […]
Farmers in Karnataka allege that Siddaramaiah government has not paid dairy farmers their incentives for over six months under Ksheeradhaare scheme. As per the scheme, the government must pay ₹5 per litre of milk supplied by farmers. Animal Husbandry Minister K Venkatesh admitted in Assembly that incentives have been pending for five months due to […]
The Punjab & Haryana High Court reprimanded Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav for his media statements regarding Lawrence Bishnoi’s interviews in police custody. The court questioned the detention of Bishnoi in CIA Kharar and demanded an investigation. Seven officers, including DSP Gursher Singh Sandhu, were suspended after the interviews, with DSP Sandhu now facing dismissal based […]
Delhi Police arrested four individuals for allegedly robbing a group of students at gunpoint by posing as police officers. On December 10, the accused accused six students of illegal activities, including operating an illegal call centre, and robbed them of ₹1.55 lakh. A probe led to the arrest of three suspects: Manpreet Singh, Junaid Wasid, […]
The rupee settled at 84.90 against the US dollar, gaining 1 paisa despite weak trade balance data and declining domestic markets. It had reached an intra-day low of 84.93. Traders anticipate continued pressure on the rupee due to economic slowdown concerns, high dollar demand, and a widening trade deficit. The dollar index rose, and crude […]
Congress MP Abhishek Manu Singhvi explained why he and the opposition are against the One Nation, One Election bill. He called the proposal ‘completely unreal’ and ‘ill-thought-of’. He argued it would violate the basic structure of Constitution by imposing a legal will on the majority’s mandate. Singhvi also questioned the proposal’s impact on state autonomy.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Enforcement Directorate has restored properties worth Rs 22,280 crore to victims or rightful claimants. During a debate in the Lok Sabha, she emphasized that the fight against economic offenders will continue. She also mentioned that Rs 14,131.6 crore worth of Vijay Mallya’s properties were restored to public sector […]
First-time BJP MLAs in Karnataka urged CM Siddaramaiah to approve a special grant of ₹100 crore each for their constituencies. They made a formal request during the ongoing legislative session in Belagavi. They highlighted the lack of significant funding since they were elected in May 2023. They emphasized the need of ₹50 crore each for […]
A UTI, common but often overlooked, can escalate quickly if untreated. Early signs include burning pain while urinating, frequent urges with little output, cloudy or foul-smelling urine, pelvic pain, and fever. Women are more prone due to their anatomy. To prevent UTIs, stay hydrated, practice good hygiene, urinate after sex, and seek prompt medical attention […]
Business activity between the UK and India has surged in 2024, with payments received by clients in Britain from India rising by 121%, according to HSBC UK. The bank’s latest data highlights significant year-on-year growth in payments and client referrals, reflecting the strengthening of the India-UK business corridor and HSBC’s two-way support for businesses.
Mahira Khan shared her emotional turmoil after a viral photo with Ranbir Kapoor smoking on the streets of New York caused a stir. She confessed it made her question her career, leading to personal and professional challenges. Despite the backlash, Mahira remained positive, focusing on her son and making the right choices. She also spoke […]
Bombay High Court directed a petitioner challenging the nomination of 7 politicians to the Maharashtra Legislative Council to add those who are appointed as party to the petition. Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sunil Modi filed a plea challenging the nomination of seven MLCs – three from BJP and two each from Shiv Sena and NCP. […]
Mahesh Suthar, a Bengaluru resident, shared his experience on social media, warning about a new scam at the city’s airport. He explained that a taxi driver used a fake app called Blumeter, which closely resembled Uber, to overcharge him by Rs 1,000. Suthar flagged this scam, cautioning others about the taxi drivers who exploit passengers […]
Uddhav Thackeray demanded the election of the Election Commissioner of India, arguing if the President can be elected, so should the EC. He criticized the Centre’s ‘One Nation, One Election’ bill, suggesting it diverts attention from more pressing issues. Thackeray also urged the Maharashtra government to fulfill its promise of raising the Ladki Bahin scheme […]