US rejected BJP’s allegations that organizations funded by the US State Department and the American “deep state” were behind attempts to destabilize India through targeted attacks on Prime Minister Modi and businessman Gautam Adani. A US embassy spokesperson called the allegations “disappointing” and emphasized that the US government has consistently supported medi...
In Varanasi, CM Yogi Adityanath attended a mass wedding event where 401 couples tied the knot under the Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah Yojana. Launched in 2017, the initiative supports economically disadvantaged families and widows/divorcees. Yogi highlighted women’s empowerment and PM Modi’s initiatives. He also unveiled a statue of social worker Vibhuti Narayan Singh.
Government has introduced new rules for phone interception, authorizing officers not below the rank of inspector general of police at the state level to issue interception orders in emergencies. However, if the competent authority does not confirm the order within seven working days, the intercepted messages will be inadmissible and must be deleted.
In Noida, an octogenarian and her daughter lost Rs 36.6 lakh in a digital arrest scam. Fraudsters posed as TRAI officers, accusing them of human trafficking and money laundering. They coerced the duo into transferring funds under threat of arrest. After the four-day ordeal, the victims reported the incident. The police froze Rs 2 lakh […]
Vasireddy Padma, former Chairperson of the Andhra Pradesh Women’s Commission, announced her decision to join the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) within a week. Padma had resigned from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) due to dissatisfaction with the leadership and criticized Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy for neglecting party workers. She met TDP MP Kesineni Nani before […]
During a pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, farmer representatives called for reduced long-term credit rates, lower taxes, and a doubling of the PM-KISAN income support from Rs 6,000 to Rs 12,000. Key proposals included zero-premium crop insurance for small farmers, GST exemptions on agricultural inputs, and a comprehensive review of the MSP.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at her office in the North Block on Saturday evening. The meeting took place just days before Das’ current term as RBI Governor ends, and a day after the monetary policy meeting, raising speculation about the future course of the central bank’s […]
A special bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna will hear pleas challenging the validity of the 1991 Places of Worship Act, which preserves the status of religious sites as they were on August 15, 1947. The hearing, scheduled for December 12, addresses petitions questioning the Act’s provisions, especially in relation to disputed sites like […]
Uttarakhand government will soon impose a green cess on out-of-state vehicles, ranging from ₹20 to ₹80, applicable to both commercial and private vehicles. However, two-wheelers, electric and CNG vehicles, those registered in Uttarakhand, and vehicles engaged in essential services like ambulances and fire brigades will be exempted from the cess, according to an official.
In Hyderabad, a mother-daughter duo, Bandarupalli Vyshnavi (23) and Mutiyala Vijaya Kumari (41), were arrested for stealing 20 tolas of gold worth Rs 14 lakh from their relatives’ home in Asifnagar during a wedding. The theft occurred on December 5 while the family was occupied with wedding preparations. Police swiftly apprehended the duo at MGBS […]
Telangana ranks first in malware detections among Indian states, with 55.90 detections per endpoint, according to the India Cyber Threat Report 2025. Hyderabad is third among cities, with 54.93 detections per endpoint. The report attributes this to the region’s IT hub and strong cybersecurity infrastructure. Tamil Nadu and Delhi follow in state rankings, while Bengaluru […]
Tollywood film producer Dil Raju met Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy at his residence in Hyderabad, following his appointment as Chairman of the Telangana Film Development Corporation. Accompanied by his brother Shirish, Dil Raju expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for the responsibility. The meeting focused on discussions regarding the development of the Telugu film […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from December 8-10, 2024. He will co-chair the 21st India-Russia Defence Commission meeting with Russian Defence Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow. Singh will also commission the Indian Navy’s multi-role frigate INS Tushil at Yantra Shipyard, Kaliningrad, and pay tribute to Soviet soldiers at Moscow’s Tomb of the Unknown […]
On Armed Forces Flag Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the bravery, sacrifices, and dedication of India’s soldiers. He said their courage inspires the nation, their sacrifices humble citizens, and their commitment ensures safety. Armed Forces Flag Day, observed annually since 1949, is dedicated to honoring the soldiers and veterans of India’s armed forces.
A man in Ghaziabad, claiming to be a long-lost child returning after 30 years, duped a family into offering him shelter. Identified as Indraraj alias Raju, he used this scam to rob several households. After being caught, police revealed he had been hiding his identity since 2005, staying with multiple families, stealing from them. He […]