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A PIL filed in Bombay High Court to direct SEBI to revoke permissions granted to the mutual fund body Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) to do ads on mutual funds. Petitioner alleged that AMFI is ‘recklessly propagating that mutual funds are right without any basis or rationale’. These ads only emphatically endorse and […]
BJP MP PP Chaudhary was appointed Chairperson of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on One Nation, One Election. The committee’s size was expanded from 31 to 39 members, with 27 from the Lok Sabha and 12 from the Rajya Sabha. The revised list includes representatives from Shiv Sena (UBT), CPI(M), Lok Janshakti Party, and additional […]
Team India former head coach Ravi Shastri said team’s celebrations after escaping follow-on at Brisbane were fully justified. He further stated that Team India can use this as motivation going ahead. He remarked that India’s fightback on the final day of Gabba Test was a defining moment in the series. He praised the team’s resilience, […]
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced plans for surprise inspections at paddy procurement centers, emphasizing strict vigilance and monitoring on the movement of gunny bags. He vowed to curb illegal rice transportation, smuggling, and rice recycling, asserting a tough stance on these activities to ensure transparency and prevent corruption.
Centre informed Parliament that Canada has provided “no evidence whatsoever” regarding allegations involving Indian citizens in crimes. In response to Congress MP Manish Tewari’s query about criminal activity claims in the US & Canada, Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh stated the govt is aware of the allegations and is examining inputs shared by the US, with […]
India said the Speaker of People’s Republic of Maldives and a parliamentary delegation will visit the country from February 10-14 next year. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, MoS Pabitra Margherita said, “As per objectives of ‘Neighborhood First’ Policy for enhancing relations, regular parliamentary exchanges with our neighboring countries are taking place.”
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have transferred the technology of the Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat (ABHED) bulletproof jacket to three companies: Midhani (Rohtak), SMPP Pvt Ltd (Delhi), and AR Polymers (Kanpur), which is a lightweight jacket that weighs at least 30% less than the usual […]
As per sources, BJP will not be fielding any Chief Minister for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls. The list of BJP candidates is expected to be released after the party’s Central Election Committee meeting. Some seats will also be given to its NDA allies like LJP (Ram Vilas) and JDU, as they are keen to […]
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (APSDMA) predicts a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal to intensify, move northward into the west-central Bay of Bengal, and develop into a cyclonic storm. Expected to continue moving in a north-easterly direction over the subsequent 24 hours. APSDMA predicts Light rains in various districts.
World Bank has approved an $800 million loan to fund the development of Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh’s new capital. The loan will support the Amaravati Integrated Urban Development Program, aiming to establish the city as a well-managed, climate-resilient economic hub, generating jobs and improving the lives of residents, particularly the most vulnerable.
Supreme Court asked Maharashtra government if there was any proposal to fell more trees in Mumbai’s Aarey forest. The court wanted the parties to complete the pleadings by February second week. The top court posted the matter for directions on January 10, 2025. The court permitted some forest-dwelling tribals to move the Bombay High Court […]
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condemned recent attacks on religious places, including those in Bangladesh, during a ‘Katha program’ in Ayodhya. He criticized those responsible for desecrating holy sites of Sanatan Dharma in countries like Bangladesh, Pakistan & Afghanistan, describing the acts as part of a larger conspiracy aimed at creating “hell on earth.”
Kerala High Court emphasized that hospitals are “temples of modern society”, and added that they must be protected from vandalism. Justice PV Kunhikrishnan made this observation while granting bail to a man accused of damaging an Ayurveda hospital causing damages worth ₹10,000. He was asked to deposit ₹10,000 with the court. If he was found […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan inaugurated a road project in Parvathipuram’s Bagujola tribal village. During the event, fans chanted slogans like “OG, OG” and “CM, CM,” causing frustration for Kalyan. He urged the crowd to let him focus, saying, “When you surround me like this, no work gets done. Allow me to work.”
Haryana has declared a 3-day state mourning from December 20 to 22 to honor the memory of former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala. During this period, the national flag will fly at half-mast across the state. Additionally, all state govt functions and official entertainment will be suspended as a mark of respect to the late […]