Kerala police arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with the theft of over ₹1 crore and 267 sovereigns of gold. All of it was stolen from a rice trader’s, Ashraf, residence in Kannur. The accused, Lijeesh, is a Gulf returnee and welder. He confessed to the crime during interrogation and was arrested subsequently.
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya criticized the AAP government for not implementing the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme in Delhi, claiming it prioritizes liquor sales over the well-being of citizens. His remarks come after the Delhi High Court’s inquiry into the matter. Mandaviya urged the Delhi government to focus on public welfare, highlighting the scheme’s expansion [&hel...
Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday that more than 88 lakh houses have been delivered to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban). In response to a question, he also stated that the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has sanctioned over […]
Six youngsters were arrested and their car seized after they were caught engaging in reckless driving and dangerous stunts on the Tirumala Ghat Road in Andhra Pradesh. The group was found hanging from the car doors and roof, taking selfies in a high-risk manner. This caused chaos on the road and endangering the lives of […]
Montreal’s Complexe Desjardins mall is facing backlash for playing “Baby Shark” on a loop to deter homeless individuals from loitering in its staircases. While the mall claims the tactic improved security, homeless advocates, including Sam Watts of Welcome Hall Mission, criticize it as cruel. The mall has since hired social workers to engage with the […]
The body of Kannada actress Shobitha Shivanna, found dead at her Hyderabad residence, was handed over to her relatives after an autopsy on Monday. The 29-year-old actress’ family rushed from Bengaluru upon hearing the news. The body was taken to Bengaluru, where her last rites are expected to be performed on Tuesday. Cyberabad police are […]
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated the construction of an international cricket stadium in Tumakuru. This marks a significant step toward boosting the district’s development. Siddaramaiah emphasized the economic and developmental benefits the stadium would bring to the region. “We allocated 50 acres of land to Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) for this project,” th...
A man in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for murdering his wife, and mother-in-law, after a violent quarrel over suspicions regarding his wife’s phone conversations. The Man attacked both women with a sharp weapon during a fit of rage. Neighbors alerted the police after hearing their screams. The accused initially locked himself inside the […]
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated on Monday that the Global South is not responsible for global environmental damage. He emphasized that the harm was caused by developed countries that benefited from low-cost energy. Goyal’s remarks highlighted the disparity between the industrialized nations and the developing world in addressing climate change and environmental issues.&...
Osmania University’s iconic Arts College building will become the third trademarked building in India, joining the Taj Mahal Hotel and Bombay Stock Exchange. The trademark application for its exterior design, filed in April 2024, has been accepted for publication in the TM Journal. Registration is expected in the next 4-5 months, with support from Prof […]
Farmers from Punjab, protesting for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) discussion, broke police barricades in Noida and began their march towards Delhi. The protest, led by the Bharatiya Kisan Parishad, prompted tight security and drone surveillance. Farmers are also demanding farm debt waivers and legal MSP guarantees.
Shimla’s district court has dismissed the All Himachal Muslim Organisation’s appeal against the demolition of three illegal storeys of the Sanjauli mosque. The court upheld the October 5 order of the Municipal Commissioner. The mosque committee president, Latif Mohammad, has cited labor shortages and weather as reasons for delaying the demolition, which is expected to […]
Pakistan’s annual inflation rate slowed to 4.9% in November, according to the statistics bureau, primarily due to a high base in the previous year. This rate was lower than the government’s forecast. The data suggests a decrease in inflationary pressures, providing a positive economic indicator amid ongoing challenges in the country’s financial landscape.
JMM leaders attributed their sweeping victory in recent Jharkhand assembly polls to many key factors. Major initiatives like Maiya Samman Yojana empowered women, and electricity bill waiver helped over 40 lakh families. Strong connections of Hemant Soren with public were pivotal. In contrast, BJP’s dependence on non-local leaders and its neglect of state leaders were […]
Nepal PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli is on his first official visit to China, breaking tradition of visiting India first. During his four-day trip, Oli will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, discussing investment deals, including converting Chinese loans into grants. Nepal seeks to reduce its historical dependence on India, as China increases […]