Nepal’s Janakpur is gearing up for the ‘Sita Ram Vivah Mahotsav’ with tight security and a citywide makeover featuring Ramayana-themed murals. Lord Ram’s wedding procession from Ayodhya reached Janakpur on November 26. Wedding rituals will occur from December 4-6, followed by ‘Kalevar’ on Dec 7 and the return of the ‘baraat’ to Ayodhya on Dec [&he...
In Sambhal, police are using metal detectors to search drain waste near Jama Masjid for bullets. 6 bullets have been discovered, including one from the Pakistan Ordnance Factory. The investigation is focused on uncovering a larger conspiracy linked to the violence on November 24. As a result, political delegations have been restricted from entering Sambhal […]
AP CM Chandrababu Naidu will travel to Mumbai on Thursday to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Maharashtra’s new Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, and his Cabinet members. Reports suggest that key NDA leaders have invited the TDP chief to the key event. As per govt sources, the grand swearing-in ceremony for Fadnavis and the new cabinet […]
INDIA bloc leaders, including MPs from Congress, AAP, RJD, Shiv Sena (UBT), DMK, and Left parties, protested at Parliament’s Makar Dwar on Wednesday, demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue. They raised slogans and displayed a banner reading Modi-Adani are one. Notably, TMC abstained, and Rahul Gandhi missed the protest, visiting violence-hit Sambhal instead.
Cricketer Prithvi Shaw’s career is at a crossroads due to a string of failures. Despite being selected for team India at a young age, he has struggled to capitalize on the opportunities given to him. Recently, he lost his spot in the Mumbai Ranji team due to fitness issues. Former cricketers have warned that if […]
The Biden administration secured hybrid work protections for 42,000 Social Security staff under a new deal with the American Federation of Govt Employees. The deal, signed by outgoing SSA Commissioner Martin O’Malley, extends telework until 2029. Employees will maintain current telework levels, with office attendance required two to five days weekly, depending on roles.
The Places of Worship Act, 1991, which prevents converting religious sites as they were on August 15, 1947, is under legal challenge. Recent cases demand mosque inspections for pre-1947 structures. The 2023 Gyanvapi ruling allows investigations but prohibits conversions. The Supreme Court is addressing constitutional challenges, with multiple survey requests pending in Indian courts.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that the people of Maharashtra have delivered a big mandate in the recent Assembly polls. Speaking at the BJP Legislative Party meeting in Mumbai, she noted the contrast between the Assembly poll results and those of the Lok Sabha elections. She emphasized that the Modi government remains committed to […]
The attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal, shot at Amritsar’s Golden Temple, has sparked widespread condemnation across political lines. SAD leader Naresh Gujral suggested Khalistani links and a conspiracy involving foreign actors from Canada, Pakistan, and US. Gujral called for an NIA probe to identify and interrogate those responsible, emphasizing the need for peace in Punjab.
Director Gowtam Tinnanuri’s musical drama “Magic,” starring Sara Arjun, was initially set for a December 21, 2024 release in Telugu and Tamil. However, with no promotions or updates, a delay to 2025 seems likely. Composed by Anirudh Ravichander and produced by Sithara Entertainments, the film remains highly anticipated, with fans awaiting an official announcement for […]
Another top U.S. official has turned down an offer from President-elect Donald Trump. Trump had appointed Chronister, the sheriff of Florida, to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. Trump stated that Chronister would be effective in curbing the flow of narcotics into the U.S. However, Chronister announced that he could not accept the position as he […]
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday has sought responses from AAP leaders, including Arvind Kejriwal, and BRS leader K Kavitha, on the ED’s plea challenging a trial court order to provide unrelied documents in the excise policy money laundering case. Justice Manoj Kumar Ohri issued notices to all 40 accused, listing the matter for a […]
Pakistan announced its squads for the South Africa tour, with Babar Azam included in all formats, alongside Mohammad Rizwan, Saim Ayub, and Salman Ali Agha. Shaheen Afridi, rested for Tests due to workload management, will play in white-ball matches, while Naseem Shah is selected for Tests and ODIs. Fakhar Zaman was excluded due to lack […]
Jagan Mohan Reddy, former Andhra Pradesh CM, is accused of orchestrating the illegal acquisition of Kakinada Port shares worth thousands of crores, as per a complaint by former shareholder KV Rao. The FIR also names MPs Vijay Sai Reddy, Vikrant Reddy, and Aurobindo Pharma’s Sharath Chandra Reddy. Rao alleges coercion and threats. The Andhra Pradesh […]
The New Zealand cricket team suffered a setback in the ongoing World Test Championship (WTC) series as the International Cricket Council imposed a penalty of three points for their slow over-rate in the Test match against England. As a result, New Zealand dropped to fifth place in the WTC rankings, while India remains at the […]