Over the past two years, 33 on-duty police officers in Delhi have died due to murders or reckless driving. In 2023, 14 officers, including constables and inspectors, lost their lives. In 2022, 19 personnel, ranging from head constables to multitasking staff, died. Including 18 more casualties from 2022, the total toll reaches 51, according to […]
China warned that “no one will win a trade war” following US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose extensive tariffs on Chinese and other goods in response to issues like the illegal drug trade and immigration. Liu Pengyu, a spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the US, emphasized that China-US economic cooperation is mutually beneficial.
The Supreme Court expressed concern over the growing trend of criminalizing prolonged consensual relationships once they turn sour. Quashing an FIR against a man accused of rape and cheating after a nine-year relationship, the Court emphasized that long-term relationships should not automatically be deemed criminal. It stressed the potential dangers of retroactively assigning criminality in [&h...
Chhattisgarh’s Cabinet has approved a centralized exam system for Classes 5 and 8 in government schools. Other key decisions include adding maize to the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan for 2024-25, improving seed availability for farmers, and revising the state Hydroelectric Project policy. Additionally, the cabinet has approved the withdrawal of 54 political agitation [&he...
Assam’s Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council has decided to evict around 1000 Kuki migrants who fled violence in Manipur. The Council Chief Executive stated that 500 families would be relocated, citing a lack of settlement space. Meanwhile, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity has called for a two-day government office shutdown in protest against the government’s [&hell...
The Davangere District Court in Karnataka sentenced Mahadeva to life imprisonment and a Rs 1 lakh fine for murdering his wife, AG Shaila. The court found that Mahadeva suffocated Shaila by administering sevoflurane anesthesia and holding her nose. The fine includes Rs 80,000 to be given to Shaila’s parents. The case stemmed from a 2014 […]
Gati Shakti portal will soon include airspace and meteorological data to enhance infrastructure planning. The civil aviation ministry is collaborating with the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) to develop this tool. The integration aims to improve airspace management and support aviation-related projects with better data utilization.
Senior BJP leader and seven-time Varanasi South MLA Shyamdev Rai Chaudhary, 85, passed away following a brain hemorrhage. Prime Minister Modi and UP CM Yogi Adityanath mourned his death, calling it an irreparable loss for Kashi and politics. Chaudhary, fondly known as ‘Dada’, served the public for decades. Tributes poured in from political leaders, including […]
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking his first visit since securing a second consecutive term. Soren, who leads a coalition including Congress and RJD, invited Modi to his oath-taking ceremony scheduled for November 28. The meeting highlights the political dynamics in Jharkhand following Soren’s significant victory over […]
In Hyderabad, employees at a State Bank of India (SBI) branch successfully prevented a senior citizen from losing ₹13 lakh in a scam involving a fake ‘digital arrest’. The fraudsters targeted a 61-year-old child specialist, telling him he was under digital arrest and must not reveal it to anyone. Vigilant bank staff recognized the scam […]
The Orissa High Court has urged swift action to address the alarming rise in elephant deaths, particularly from electrocution, following a suo motu petition. The court has given the state’s Principal Chief Conservator of Forests 10 days to submit an action plan. It also ordered collaboration with the power distribution company to prevent further fatalities […]
Andhra Pradesh government plans to build an iconic Deep Technology Building in Amaravati, similar to Hyderabad’s Hi-Tech City, to boost its IT sector. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the importance of deep technology and AI for the state’s future. During a review meeting on the new IT policy, Naidu instructed officials to prepare proposals for […]
Warren Buffett has donated $1.2 billion as part of his pledge to give away his $150 billion fortune. In a letter to shareholders, he reflected on life’s unpredictability and his plans for wealth distribution after death. Buffett hopes his children will manage his legacy, with strict guidelines for how to use his fortune for philanthropy, […]
Rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu as the depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting it could become a cyclonic storm by November 27. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin held a meeting to review precautionary measures, deploying NDRF teams to affected districts including Tiruvarur, Mayiladuthurai, […]
The CBI has received approval to prosecute 30 government employees in the land-for-job case. A court hearing is set for December 23, with one pending sanction. The case involves 78 accused, including RJD leaders Lalu Yadav and his family. The CBI filed the final chargesheet in June, naming 38 individuals who allegedly secured railway jobs […]