YSR Congress leaders, including Roja, have consistently criticized Pawan Kalyan, targeting his film career and personal life. Despite their attacks, public sentiment remains unfazed. After an electoral defeat, Roja’s criticisms seem hypocritical, especially given Pawan’s charitable actions, like donating over ₹5 crore during the Vijayawada floods. His commitment to helping those in ...
Union Minister Chirag Paswan expressed concern over the recent terror attack in Ganderbal district, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in seven deaths. He questioned the timing of the attack, noting it occurred shortly after the formation of a new state government. Paswan contrasted this with the period under President’s Rule, emphasizing the need for proactive […]
BSNL is attracting new customers by offering e-auctions for unique mobile numbers in UP East, Chennai, and Haryana. The UP East auction runs from October 16 to 22, with others following shortly. Participants must register online, place bids, and activate their numbers within a week if they win. Key restrictions include no resale of numbers […]
Ex Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali identified a major weakness in the Indian cricket team following their 8-wicket loss to New Zealand. He highlighted concerns not only with the batting but also the bowling attack, noting that while Jasprit Bumrah resembled legends Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, he lacked a strong pace partner. Ali also addressed […]
The Supreme Court has dismissed Arvind Kejriwal’s petition challenging a criminal defamation case related to his remarks on PM Modi’s educational qualifications. The case, initiated by Gujarat University, stems from comments made by Kejriwal questioning Modi’s degree. The court upheld the Gujarat High Court’s decision, requiring Kejriwal and AAP leader Sanjay Singh to fa...
The GST Council’s ministerial panels have proposed tax adjustments, aiming to lower rates on health and life insurance premiums. Notably, GST on 20-litre packaged drinking water, bicycles under ₹10,000, and exercise notebooks will decrease to 5%. Conversely, GST on high-end shoes and wristwatches will rise to 28%. Health insurance premiums under ₹5 lakh may be […]
Over 100 professional female footballers from 24 countries are urging FIFA to end its sponsorship deal with Saudi Aramco, the largest state-owned oil & gas company. FIFA’s 4-year global partnership with Saudi Aramco, announced in April, includes rights for events like FIFA World Cup 2026 & Women’s World Cup 2027. Players expressed that this partnership […]
Two-time Olympian Neeraj Chopra has chosen Randeep Hooda to portray him in his biopic, citing the actor’s talent and Haryana roots as key reasons for his selection. In an interview, Neeraj expressed that Hooda would authentically capture his story and dialect. He emphasized that he prefers to wait until he has achieved more accolades for […]
India and China have agreed on a new patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas, potentially easing tensions from the May 2020 skirmishes. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the breakthrough ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s BRICS summit in Russia. Recent discussions aimed to restore peace and respect for the LAC, […]
The Supreme Court adjourned pleas against the Centre’s ban on the BBC documentary “India: The Modi Question” to January 2025. Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar postponed the case due to the absence of a counter affidavit from the Centre. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta indicated that he would submit the counter within two weeks.
The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the terms “socialist” and “secular” are integral to the Constitution’s basic structure during a hearing on petitions seeking their removal from the Preamble. Petitioner Subramanian Swamy argued that these terms were added without proper debate in Parliament. Justice Sanjiv Khanna challenged the notion of removing them, emp...
Geetanjali Shree, the 2022 International Booker Prize winner, was honored at the Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year Awards 2024 in Mumbai. She received the award in the author’s category and dedicated it to Hindi literature during her acceptance speech. Shree expressed her gratitude, emphasizing that the award reflects the support of the literary world […]
Lauren Tickner, CEO of a British marketing firm, denied an employee’s request for two days off to attend their wedding, citing the need for project training. Her defense of the company’s flexible time-off policy drew criticism, with many users questioning the hypocrisy of her actions. Critics argued that such policies should empower employees, not penalize […]
MS Dhoni’s future with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2025 is generating buzz, especially after new retention rules categorize him as an ‘uncapped player.’ This change increases his chances of retention, although nothing is official yet. CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan shared that Dhoni is considering his options and will communicate his decision before the October […]
IBM launched its latest AI models, “Granite 3.0,” targeting businesses amid the growing adoption of generative AI. These models will be open-source, unlike competitors like Microsoft, which charge for access. IBM also offers a paid tool, Watsonx, for customized model deployment. Some Granite models are available on Nvidia’s software platform and were trained using Nvidia’...