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In Utah, Michael Murray crashed his newly purchased Subaru Outback into a dealership after his refund request was denied. Murray, claiming mechanical issues, demanded a full refund, but the dealership refused, citing the car’s “as-is” condition. Enraged, he drove the car through the showroom’s front door, causing $10,000 in damages. No one was injured, and […]
Violent protests erupted for the second day in Parbhani, Maharashtra, on Wednesday over the alleged vandalism of a replica of the Indian Constitution. Amid a bandh called by some groups, a mob engaged in arson, prompting police to use teargas. The stone replica, located near a statue of Dr. B R Ambedkar, was damaged on […]
The Supreme Court raised concerns about the misuse of dowry harassment laws, emphasizing the need for caution in such cases to avoid wrongful harassment of innocent individuals. The remarks came after Atul Subhash’s suicide, where he accused his estranged wife and her family of extorting money using false dowry claims. The court said that vague […]
A case has been filed against the organiser of a birthday event in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, for violating noise and environmental norms. The event, held on December 8-9 to celebrate Balaji Rao’s birthday, featured performances by renowned singers like Shankar Mahadevan. The organiser allegedly used loudspeakers and LED lights, disturbing residents and causing a public […]
Tokyo will introduce a 3-day workweek for its employees from April 2025, to improve work-life balance and combat Japan’s declining birth rates. Parents of young children can also opt for reduced work hours with proportional pay cuts. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized flexible work policies to support careers during life events like childbirth.
Karnataka BJP criticized CM Siddaramaiah for prioritizing Kerala’s Wayanad over Karnataka’s urgent issues. This follows Siddaramaiah’s letter to Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, questioning his silence on Karnataka’s offer to build 100 houses for Wayanad landslide victims. Siddaramaiah had pledged the housing project in 2024 after devastating landslides but raised concerns ov...
South Korean police said security guards blocked their raid on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s office, part of an insurrection probe into his brief martial law imposition on December 3-4. While access was granted to the civil services office, the main building remains restricted. Yoon, under investigation, is banned from foreign travel. Presidential officials have not […]
Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna emphasized the importance of compassionate and humane justice in the legal system, particularly in criminal courts. Speaking on Human Rights Day at NALSA, he called for reforms in criminal law and highlighted the ongoing need for change, noting that while several laws have been decriminalized, much work remains to […]
A 25-year-old man from Visakhapatnam, Narendra, committed suicide after loan app agents sent morphed photos of his wife to friends and family over an unpaid ₹2,000 loan. Despite repaying the amount, harassment continued, leading to immense humiliation. The couple had recently married, and Narendra, a fisherman, struggled financially due to bad weather, triggering the tragic […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei claimed that recent events in Syria, including the fall of its government, were part of a joint plan by the United States and Israel. Speaking on state TV, Khamenei asserted that “evidence” confirmed this conspiracy, leaving no room for doubt about the involvement of the U.S. and Zionist forces.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari at the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024 emphasized reducing fuel and road costs to cut India’s logistics costs to 9% within two years, enhancing Rajasthan’s export competitiveness. He stressed the importance of developing water, power, transport, and communication infrastructure to foster economic growth, employment, and reduce poverty.
Indian scientists at CMC Vellore developed the first human gene therapy using lentiviral vectors for severe haemophilia A. The therapy showed transformational results in a clinical trial, eliminating annual bleeding episodes in all five participants. This breakthrough offers hope for patients with haemophilia A, potentially transforming treatment for the condition, with further trials planned.&...
Pawan Kalyan, balancing his role as Andhra Pradesh’s Deputy Chief Minister and a leading Tollywood star, has been ranked the second most Googled actor globally in 2024. Google’s Year in Search lists him as the only Indian actor in the top entertainment category. Currently wrapping up “Hari Hara Veera Mallu,” Kalyan is also gearing up […]
A signed 2002 portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip was found in Bashar al-Assad’s New Shaab Palace, overtaken by rebels. Discovered among treasures like gold artifacts and diplomatic gifts, the portrait recalls Assad’s global outreach efforts. Fleeing to Moscow amid Syria’s civil war, Assad abandoned the palace, leaving behind scattered maps and relics […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu shared that a Google delegation, led by Vice President Bikas Koley, met him in Amaravati to discuss expansion plans in India. He expressed pride in securing a partnership with Google for Andhra Pradesh, emphasizing that the state was selected for this collaboration. Naidu believes such alliances will accelerate the […]