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FBI Director Christopher Wray announced he would resign in January, before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Wray, appointed by Trump in 2017, faced criticism from the incoming president. Trump nominated loyalist Kash Patel as Wray’s replacement, praising his resignation. Trump criticized Wray’s leadership, accusing the FBI of interfering in his affairs.
The Telangana High Court criticized officials for approving illegal constructions in Full Tank Level and buffer zones, later demolishing them at public expense. Justice CV Bhaskar Reddy warned of criminal cases and property confiscation for negligent officials. The court emphasized following proper procedures for demolitions, supporting water conservation while opposing irregularities in permis...
Meta Platforms, led by CEO Mark Zuckerberg, donated $1 million to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund. This donation came despite Trump’s previous threats of repercussions for tech leaders’ perceived interference. Zuckerberg’s move is part of an effort to position Meta as politically neutral after accusations of partisan behavior, particularly during the 2020 election.
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee apologized in writing and in the House for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Birla called the incident unfortunate, stressing that personal remarks, especially against women, harm dignity and honor. He emphasized that while disagreements are part of democracy, personal attacks should be […]
The Supreme Court ruled that the ED cannot instruct public prosecutors on how to conduct themselves in court, emphasizing their independence. The court’s remarks came while granting bail to Zeeshan Haider and Daud Nasir, arrested in the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case, highlighting their prolonged detention and the unlikely start of the trial in […]
Ex-Andhra Pradesh Tourism Minister M. Srinivasa Rao (Avanti) resigned from the YSR Congress Party on Thursday, citing personal reasons. He also stepped down as the Bheemili Assembly constituency in-charge. In his resignation letter, Rao expressed gratitude to CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for the opportunities given to him, announcing his decision to withdraw from politics.
AAP criticized the BJP-led Union government over Delhi’s deteriorating law and order. Arvind Kejriwal stated that criminals no longer fear the law, citing recent shootings. AAP’s official X post mocked Amit Shah. MP Sanjay Singh filed a notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss rising crime, threats to representatives, and safety concerns in the capital, […]
BJP chief JP Nadda raised questions about the ties between Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros in Rajya Sabha, as the Congress-led opposition moved a no-confidence motion against Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who chairs the House. Nadda condemned Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge’s remarks against the chair and criticized his refusal to engage in parliamentary meetings.
The Biden administration is considering harsher sanctions on Russia’s oil trade to weaken the Kremlin ahead of Trump’s return. With oil prices dropping and fears of Trump pushing for a quick Ukraine-Russia deal, Biden’s team is more open to aggressive measures. The administration also ramps up military and financial support for Ukraine as Trump’s stance […]
South Korean police conducted a raid on the presidential office compound on Thursday as part of an investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law attempt last week, according to Yonhap news agency. Authorities aimed to seize documents and materials, following a failed attempt the previous day when security guards blocked the operation.
Supriya Sule and Kanimozhi praised Indian Railways for improving cleanliness at stations. Sule, during a Lok Sabha discussion on the Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, acknowledged the efforts in Maharashtra but raised concerns about reduced stoppages at Daund, Nira, and Jejuri stations. She urged the Railways Ministry to find alternative solutions to ensure economic benefits while […]
Rohit Sharma’s batting position remains a topic of discussion in the Australia Test series. After missing the first Test due to personal reasons, he batted at No. 6 in the second Test, where he and KL Rahul struggled. India is likely to retain the same batting order for the third Test, as Thursday’s practice session […]
The Army apprehended Pakistani intruder Mohd Sadiq (18) near the LoC in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir. He was allegedly attempting to infiltrate India when intercepted by troops at Noorkote village. The individual was not carrying any incriminating material and is being questioned to determine his motive. Preliminary investigations suggest that Sadiq may have crossed the […]
IHCL MD and CEO Puneet Chhatwal was re-elected as chairman of FAITH (Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality) for 2024-2026. Ajeet Bajaj and Ajay Prakash were elected vice chairmen, Rajiv Mehra as general secretary, and Kanwarjit Singh Sawhney as treasurer. Mehra emphasized working together to boost tourism, employment, and economic contributions.
The Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights has advised Diljit Dosanjh to avoid singing songs like ‘Patiala Peg’ at his upcoming concert in Chandigarh, citing concerns about promoting alcohol, drugs, and violence. The commission also urged Dosanjh not to invite children on stage due to high sound levels and called for ensuring no alcohol […]