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The Lok Sabha will host a two-day debate starting today to mark 75 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution. A similar discussion will take place in the Rajya Sabha on Monday and Tuesday. The debate will focus on the Constitution’s significance and its evolution since it was adopted on November 26, 1949.
Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘poor’ category on Friday, with the AQI recorded at 277 at 7 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Areas like Anand Vihar (309), Dwarka Sec 8 (315), and Nehru Nagar (334) reported high pollution levels. Meanwhile, a thin fog covered the city as temperatures dropped to […]
Vishwak Sen’s upcoming film “Funky,” directed by KV Anudeep, was recently announced. Meanwhile, his previous release, “Mechanic Rocky,” directed by Ravi Teja Mullapudi, continues to make waves. Released in theaters on Nov 22, the film received positive audience feedback. It is now available for streaming on Amazon Prime, giving viewers who missed it in theaters [&h...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday in New Delhi for the 4th India-UAE Strategic Dialogue. Earlier, PM Modi welcomed Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing optimism about strengthening the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Modi emphasized both countries’ commitment to promoting peace and security in West Asia.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, December 13, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 81212.45, down 77.51 points or 0.10%, and the Nifty was at 24498.35, down 50.35 points or 0.21%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.85 against the dollar.
The Syrian Embassy in New Delhi has replaced the national flag with the rebel flag after the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The green-white-black-red opposition flag, a symbol of resistance during the Syrian civil war, has now been adopted as the country’s official emblem. This change represents a break from the Assad family’s 50-year rule […]
Around 400 IndiGo passengers were stranded at Istanbul airport for 24 hours after their flights to New Delhi and Mumbai were delayed, then cancelled. Passengers complained of no meals, accommodation, or support. IndiGo responded citing operational delays and assured assistance. The chaotic situation worsened as passengers received no updates from IndiGo, relying on Turkish Airlines’ [&hel...
Several Delhi schools received bomb threats on Friday, resulting in class suspensions. In addition, fires broke out at Bhatnagar International School, Cambridge School, and DPS Amar Colony. The Delhi Fire Services received emergency calls at 4:21 am, 6:23 am, and 6:35 am, respectively. Fire tenders were quickly dispatched to ensure safety, and teams continue to […]
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini condemned gangster Rohit Godara’s claim of responsibility for a bomb blast in Gurugram, asserting that criminals have no place in the state. Police arrested one suspect. At a grievance meeting, Saini addressed local issues, including cleanliness, illegal encroachments, and government schemes, directing officials to resolve complaints and support beneficiaries.
The Supreme Court advised judges to avoid social media and refrain from commenting on judgments online, emphasizing that judicial officers should maintain a humble and focused approach. Justices BV Nagarathna and N Kotiswar Singh stated that social media is an open platform and urged judges to “live like a hermit, work like a horse,” highlighting […]
As of January 1, 2024, over 1,300 IAS posts and 586 IPS posts remain vacant, Union Minister Jitendra Singh informed the Rajya Sabha. The vacancies include direct recruitment and promotion positions. Additionally, 1,042 IFS posts are unfilled. The minister also shared details on appointments made to these services from various categories during the 2022 and […]
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Turkish President Erdogan to protect Syrian civilians after Ankara-backed Islamists ousted Damascus’ govt. Blinken stressed respecting human rights and international law. He also emphasized the need for continued collaboration to defeat ISIS despite Turkey’s security concerns, particularly with the Kurdish-led forces that the US supports in...
Jason Gillespie resigned as Pakistan’s Test team coach, citing the Pakistan Cricket Board’s failure to review Tim Nielsen’s contract as high-performance coach, whom he had recommended. Aaqib Javed replaces Gillespie as interim coach for Pakistan’s two-Test series against South Africa starting Dec 26. Pakistan is already in South Africa for the tour’s white-ball mat...
The White House stated that Joe Biden is closely monitoring the situation in Bangladesh, emphasizing the protection of religious and ethnic minorities. National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby confirmed US efforts to strengthen Bangladesh’s law enforcement. Protests by Indian Americans, urging action against alleged brutality towards Hindus, have taken place across several US c...
Paraguayan President Santiago Pena inaugurated the country’s embassy in Jerusalem, making Paraguay the sixth nation to establish one in the Israeli capital. Expressing pride in this decisive action, Peña highlighted its significance amidst global challenges. The event included a ribbon cutting and mezuzah installation, reflecting Jewish tradition.