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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 […]
The atmosphere in Hyderabad changed suddenly on Monday evening, and several parts of the city experienced rainfall. Areas such as Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills, Panjagutta, Ameerpet, Kukatpally and Madhapur received moderate rain. Due to the impact of Cyclone Fengal, the cold weather has eased in several districts of Telangana. Also, Bengaluru has been experiencing rainfall […]
Russian actress Kamilla Belyatskaya, 24, tragically died while practising yoga on Thailand beach after a giant wave swept her away. Captured on video, she was meditating moments before the incident. Known for her love of the spot, Kamilla called it her “home.” Rescue teams arrived swiftly but couldn’t save her amid turbulent conditions. Authorities emphasized […]
A study published in ‘Science Advances’ links PM2.5 pollution to higher inflammation levels in pregnant women, potentially leading to adverse birth outcomes like low birth weight and preterm birth. Researchers identified new biological pathways through which air pollution affects pregnancy. PM2.5, composed of tiny particles, comes from sources like vehicles, industry, and wildfires....
An American woman was placed on United Airlines’ no-fly list for launching a racist attack on an Indian wedding photographer. The woman, Karen, made vile racist comments towards photographer Pervez Taufiq and his family, including two children. She told Taufiq’s kids to “shut up” and said, “Your family is from India, you have no respect […]
A groom playing Ludo on his phone during his wedding ceremony has gone viral after a photo surfaced on X (formerly Twitter). Surrounded by friends, he seemed focused on an online match while the rituals continued. The humorous post, which has garnered over 465,000 views, sparked reactions, with many joking about the long duration of […]
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is stepping down after nearly four years, amid ongoing sales struggles. The company, which owns brands like Jeep, Citroen, and Ram, announced that Tavares’ resignation was accepted immediately. Stellantis stated that the search for a permanent CEO is underway and an interim executive committee, led by chairman John Elkann, will be […]
Bob Bryar, former My Chemical Romance drummer, passed away at the age of 44. Found in his Tennessee home on November 7, he was last seen on November 4. Authorities ruled out foul play, noting his belongings were intact. Animal Control removed two dogs from the scene. The cause of death remains under investigation. My […]
Dr. Ally Louks, a Cambridge teacher, has sparked debate after earning her PhD for a thesis titled “Olfactory Ethics: The Politics of Smell in Modern and Contemporary Prose.” Her research links negative body odour perceptions with racism. Louks argues that smells influence identity, status, and power dynamics, bypassing conscious reflection and fostering discrimination.
Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien criticized the BJP for causing repeated adjournments in Parliament, accusing them of “murdering Parliament, session after session.” He claimed the government is avoiding discussions and preventing opposition motions. O’Brien emphasized that the TMC aims to raise issues like inflation, unemployment, and central fund deprivation for ...
Delhi CM Atishi, in a defamation case filed by BJP leader Praveen Shankar Kapoor, told a court that the threshold for political defamation is high, as parties are part of public discourse. Atishi’s lawyer argued that the BJP, not Kapoor, would be the aggrieved party. The court will hear the complainant’s arguments on December 16. […]
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that allows users to join channels instantly via QR codes, simplifying the process. Users can scan a channel’s unique QR code and directly join. This feature is expected to benefit businesses by enhancing engagement. Additionally, WhatsApp is updating its typing indicator to appear as a chat bubble within conversations. […]
PM Modi has confirmed his attendance at the Assam Investor and Infrastructure Summit in Guwahati on February 24-25, 2025. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended the invitation, which Modi accepted. Sarma also discussed Assam’s development initiatives and the progress of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme with Union Minister CR Patil, seeking further assistance to […]