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Food Minister Pralhad Joshi confirmed that the Centre has no plans to raise margins for fair price shop (FPS) dealers under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS). While the government sets margin rates, states can adjust them. The Centre provides assistance for intra-state foodgrain movement, but state governments manage the operational aspects, including dealer margins […]
American spirits maker Sazerac plans to introduce more bourbon whisky brands in India, targeting the country’s growing premiumisation trend. The privately held Louisiana-based company views India as an “opportunity market” due to its status as one of the largest whisky consumers, with increasing disposable income driven by economic growth. The company aims to capitalize on [&h...
President-elect Donald Trump’s team is exploring the possibility of direct talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, aiming to reduce tensions and revive diplomacy. Despite previous failed efforts, Trump believes this approach could break the ice. However, with rising tensions and North Korea’s expanding missile arsenal, the outcome of renewed engagement remains uncertain.
Actor Dhanush and Aishwarya Rajinikanth have officially been granted a divorce by Chennai Family Welfare Court. The court’s verdict comes after both parties expressed their inability to continue living together. Dhanush and Aishwarya appeared before the family court in Chennai on November 21. The court adjourned the hearing to November 27, when the final verdict […]
A 23-year-old IIT Delhi PhD scholar, Surabhi Verma, died and three others were injured after soil collapsed on them at the Lothal archaeological site in Gujarat on Wednesday. The researchers, including two from IIT Delhi and two from IIT Gandhinagar, were collecting soil samples near the ancient Indus Valley site when the accident occurred. The […]
The Ajmer Civil Court has scheduled a hearing for December 20 regarding claims of a Shiva temple within the famous Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. The case, filed by Vishnu Gupta of Hindu Sena, seeks an archaeological survey of the alleged temple. Defendants include the Dargah Committee, Archaeological Department, and Central Minority Department.
Russia warned United States to halt what it called a “spiral of escalation” over Ukraine. It also added it would keep informing Washington about test missile launches in order to avoid “dangerous mistakes”. These comments from Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov sent a signal that Moscow, wants to keep communication channels open at a time […]
Ex union minister Chidambaram approached the Delhi High Court, challenging the trial court’s cognizance of money laundering charges against him in the INX Media case. Chidambaram argued that the mandatory sanction for his prosecution was not obtained. Senior counsel N. Hariharan contended that the requisite sanction was not in place when the trial court took […]
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that his government is working closely with the Ministry of External Affairs to improve the perception of Assam and Northeast India. Despite a peaceful environment for the past five years, travel advisories remain. Sarma emphasized initiatives like inviting foreign ambassadors to visit Kaziranga and Manas parks to promote the […]
As per sources, Waqf Amendment Bill is now likely to be tabled during the Budget Session in February 2025. The bill was deferred to the next Parliament Session due to heated debates and disruptions within the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed on the bill. The JPC has been often devolved into heated exchanges between ruling […]
India has deployed 33 supercomputers with a combined compute capacity of 32 petaflops under the National Supercomputing Mission, as of November 21, 2024, Parliament was informed. A petaflop is a unit used to measure a computer’s calculation speed. This initiative is aimed at enhancing the country’s computational power for various scientific and technological advancements.
Michael Sullivan, wrongfully imprisoned for 34 years for a 1986 murder, was awarded $13 million after a Massachusetts jury declared him innocent. Sullivan was convicted based on false evidence, including a chemist’s testimony. After DNA testing disproved the claims, Sullivan was released in 2013. Despite the compensation, he struggles to adjust to life outside prison […]
Indian Coast Guard (ICG) intensified its preparations as a deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a cyclonic storm. This poses a significant weather threat to the Tamil Nadu coast. IMD reported that the system is currently located about 240 km southeast of Trincomalee, 640 km south-southeast of Puducherry, […]
The Supreme Court emphasized the responsibility of courts to assess whether allegations in dowry harassment cases are exaggerated or over-implicated. Referring to past rulings, the court stated that many matrimonial complaints include inflated versions of incidents. The court quashed an FIR against a husband’s cousin’s wife, ruling that the it was an attempt to pressurize […]
Indian Army received the Sabal 20 Logistics Drone, an electric unmanned helicopter, from EndureAir on Wednesday. This marks a significant advancement in logistics capabilities for defense forces operating in difficult terrains. The Sabal 20, designed for aerial logistics, can carry up to 20 kg of payload, which is 50% of its weight, with scalable options […]