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Maggi prices could rise starting January 1, 2025, due to Switzerland’s decision to remove India’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) status. This will impact Swiss companies like Nestle, which may face higher taxes on Indian income. If Nestle’s tax burden increases, the company could raise prices, including for Maggi. Switzerland claims India has not reciprocated favorable […]
In a groundbreaking move, organs from brain-dead Vishnu Prasad were airlifted in Rajasthan for the first time, saving four critically ill patients. Vishnu’s liver and kidney went to Jodhpur AIIMS, while his heart, kidney, and lungs were sent to Jaipur. The swift airlift reduced transportation time significantly, ensuring organ quality. This historic feat highlights the […]
Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam centre captured chaos as a group of people tore question papers and snatched them from candidates. One clip shows candidates rushing into a room where officials were addressing concerns over a 40-45 minute delay. Authorities later filed a police complaint, stating officials promised extra time to compensate for the […]
Central Railway will run 48 special trains from December 19 to January 11, 2025, to accommodate the holiday rush. These trains will operate between Mumbai, Pune, Karmali, and Kochuveli, with multiple stops along the route. Bookings for the special trains, including trains 01151/01152, 01463/01464, and 01407/01408, will open on December 14 through IRCTC and computerized […]
Veteran Telugu actor Mohan Babu, who was involved in an assault on video journalist Muppidi Ranjith Kumar last week, visited him in a Hyderabad hospital on Sunday to offer a personal apology. The incident occurred at Babu’s Jalpally residence on Dec 10, where the journalist sustained fractures. Following the attack, Babu was booked for attempt […]
16-year-old Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini became Mumbai Indians’ most expensive buy in the WPL 2025 auction, secured for ₹1.6 crore. Known for her explosive batting, Kamalini impressed with 311 runs in the U-19 Women’s T20 Trophy, leading Tamil Nadu to victory. She also contributed with her part-time spin and wicketkeeping skills, earning recognition at […]
Parliamentarians participated in a friendly cricket match at Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium to raise awareness about tuberculosis. Match saw MPs from both Houses divided into 2 teams: Lok Sabha Speaker’s XI, led by former Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur, and Rajya Sabha Chairman’s XI, captained by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.
Ram Charan and Kiara Advani’s upcoming political drama Game Changer is making headlines with a planned pre-release event in America on December 21. Directed by S. Shankar, the film is a standalone project with no sequel plans. The movie, produced by Dil Raju, will hit theaters on January 10, 2025, featuring Ram Charan as an […]
Fourth and final National Lok Adalat of the year successfully settled 1.45 crore cases, including 1.22 crore pre-litigation cases, and prevented 1.22 crore fresh cases from entering the judicial system. This effort helps alleviate the burden of India’s 4.65 crore pending cases. The event was held under NALSA’s leadership, guided by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna.
Wines are crafted from special grapes and come in five main types: red, white, rosé, sparkling, and fortified. Red wines, rich in flavor, are perfect for winter, while crisp white and rosé wines are ideal for summer. Sparkling wines, like champagne, add a fizzy touch to celebrations, and fortified wines, such as port and sherry, […]
A mishap occurred during the swearing-in ceremony of Tummala Babu as Kakinada Urban Development Authority Chairman when the stage collapsed due to overcrowding. Senior leaders from TDP and Jana Sena, including Yanamala Ramakrishnudu, fell but avoided injury. Despite the panic, the ceremony continued after the situation was controlled, with party workers helping the leaders back […]
Captagon, a powerful stimulant once prescribed for ADHD, became a major illicit drug linked to Syria’s fallen Assad regime. Initially a pharmaceutical, its illegal production surged, particularly in Syria and Lebanon. Often used by soldiers for focus, it’s a key illicit substance in the Middle East. Despite crackdowns, Captagon continues to thrive, generating billions annually.
Senior Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in an interview with PTI, reflected on his decades-long, limited interactions with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi. Aiyar acknowledged that his political career was shaped by the Gandhi family but revealed that he had not been given the opportunity to meet Sonia Gandhi for ten years.
Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav of the Allahabad High Court is likely to appear before the Supreme Court Collegium over controversial remarks made at a VHP event. His statement on the Uniform Civil Code and comments about the law working “according to the majority” sparked backlash, prompting opposition MPs to seek his impeachment and calling for […]
Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu recently revealed that she secretly married her longtime boyfriend, Mathias Boe, in December 2023, contradicting earlier reports that suggested their wedding took place in March during an intimate ceremony in Udaipur. The actress shared this personal detail during a candid conversation at the Agenda Aaj Tak event, surprising her fans.