US President-elect Donald Trump named billionaire Warren Stephens as US ambassador to Britain. Initially opposed to Trump during the 2016 primaries, the Arkansas banker later backed his 2024 campaign. Trump praised Stephens for his public service aspirations. Recent picks include Charles Kushner as ambassador to France. During Trump’s first term, billionaire Woody Johnson held the […]
➢ International Day of Persons with Disabilities, ➢ World Trick Shot Day, ➢ 2007: Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia’s 26th PM ➢ 1984: Bhopal gas disaster kills 2200, ➢ 1884: Birth anniversary of India’s first President Babu Rajendra Prasad, ➢ 1979: Death of Indian hockey player Dhyan Chand, and ➢ 2009: Death of Kasoju […]
The Group of Ministers (GoM) on Goods and Services Tax (GST) has proposed an increase in the current 28% GST on cigarettes, tobacco, soft drinks, and other related products to 35%. In addition, GST on clothing has been revised, with a 28% tax on clothes priced above Rs. 10,000. The GoM has also decided to […]
iQOO 13, launching in India today features a Snapdragon 8 Elite SoC, a Q2 gaming chipset, and a 2K Q10 AMOLED 144Hz display. It offers a triple 50MP rear camera setup, a 50MP front camera, and a 6,150mAh battery with 120W fast charging. Running on FuntouchOS 15, it includes the Halo Light feature and IP68/IP69 […]
Jana Sena MP Balashauri met Union Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha in Delhi on Monday. During the meeting, Amit Shah praised Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan as a crowd-puller, stating, “Mahayuti alliance candidates have won in all constituencies campaigned by Pawan in Maharashtra.” Shah also claimed that Pawan’s popularity among the people of Maharashtra […]
ISRO will launch the PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission on December 4 at 4:06 p.m. from Sriharikota. Carrying ESA’s 550 kg PROBA-3 satellites, the mission aims to demonstrate precise formation flying with Coronagraph and Occulter spacecraft in a highly elliptical orbit. This marks PSLV’s 61st flight, showcasing ISRO-ESA collaboration. PROBA-3 will study the Sun’s corona, advancing solar...
Telangana Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha addressed the issue of food adulteration. He announced that food testing vehicles will be deployed in all districts soon. So far, 6,000 tests have been conducted under the Food Act, with fines totaling Rs. 60 lakh imposed. He also issued a strong warning that strict action will be taken against […]
The US announced a $725 million military aid package for Ukraine, including landmines, anti-air and anti-armor weapons, and ammunition for HIMARS rocket launchers. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the urgency to equip Ukraine against Russian aggression before Trump, critical of such aid, assumes office. Fears grow over future US support for Ukraine under the […]
Wines and bar shop owners in Andhra Pradesh have issued a strong warning to the state government, demanding the 20% commission announced by the Excise Department before the liquor shop tenders. They made it clear that wine shops cannot operate unless the commission is provided. It was made during a meeting of wine shop owners […]
Indian star shuttler and two-time Olympic medalist P.V. Sindhu is set to marry top businessman Venkatadatta Sai from Hyderabad on December 22. The wedding will take place at a renowned palace in Udaipur, Rajasthan, according to sources. Preparations are also underway for a reception in Hyderabad on December 24, 2024.
The AP Cabinet meeting will be held on Tuesday under the chairmanship of CM Chandrababu. According to government sources, the meeting is expected to discuss the Real Time Governance 4.0 version. Additionally, decisions from the CRDA authority meeting and several key issues will be addressed. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan is also expected to raise the […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee criticized the central govt over the Waqf Board Bill, alleging that it was introduced in Parliament with the intention of targeting Muslims. She claimed that the BJP silenced opposition MPs during discussions in the joint parliamentary committee formed to address the bill. Mamata also accused the central govt of ignoring […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu conducted a review meeting on the impact of Cyclone Fengshen. The CM advised officials to remain vigilant, and they provided updates on the ongoing relief measures. He instructed that compensation be given for damaged crops and that wet grain be purchased. He also emphasized the need to intensify relief efforts to […]
The provisional key for the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2024 will be released on Tuesday, December 3. The CAT exam was conducted on November 24 across 170 cities nationwide. Candidates can raise objections to the provisional key online through the official website, iimcat.ac.in, by 11:55 pm on December 5. The results are expected to be […]