Due to cold wave conditions, the Bihar Education Department has revised school hours. Effective immediately, schools will operate from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm, with classes starting at 10 am and ending at 4 pm. The change ensures student and staff well-being amid dropping temperatures. The directive also ensures ongoing board exams won’t disrupt regular […]
Amid the US indictment of Gautam Adani in a bribery case, a mysterious Andhra Pradesh government official, referred to as “Foreign Official #1,” has drawn attention. Prosecutors claim that out of Rs 2,029 crore ($265 million) in bribes paid by Adani Group for solar power contracts, Rs 1,750 crore was given to this official. The […]
A new Ipsos survey reveals that doctors, teachers, and armed forces personnel are the most trusted professionals in India, while politicians, government ministers, and priests rank lowest in trust. The survey, conducted across 32 countries with 2,200 Indian participants, found that urban Indians highly value these professions for their dedication and ethical standards, especially post-COVID-19.
A new case has been registered against Ram Gopal Varma by Ravikamatam police in Anakapalli district over morphed photos of Chandrababu, Pawan Kalyan, and Nara Lokesh. The police have summoned Varma for questioning on November 21. Reports indicate that Varma has requested a week’s extension to attend the inquiry. The case is drawing significant attention.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at a regional security conclave in Laos, emphasized that the world should adopt Buddhist doctrines to address ongoing conflicts and challenges to the international order. He highlighted the importance of peaceful co-existence and warned against growing global polarization, which he believes is putting additional strain on the established world order.
Jasprit Bumrah, the Indian cricket team’s stand-in captain, delivered a witty response during the pre-match press conference ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth. When asked about captaining as a “medium pace all-rounder,” Bumrah quickly replied that his ability to bowl at 150 km/h warranted him being called a “fast bowler captain” instead.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy launched a strong attack on Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), accusing its leaders of hindering development projects by his government. At a public meeting in Vemulawada district, Reddy alleged that BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) conspired to incite violence against government officials in Kodangal and warned KTR of potential […]
BJP is preparing for a stormy winter session as Congress, led by Rahul Gandhi, attacks Prime Minister Modi over alleged ties with Gautam Adani. The Opposition has seized on a US prosecutors’ report accusing Adani of bribing state electricity companies for solar contracts. In response, the BJP challenges the allegations and highlights the opposition-controlled states […]
Ten Kuki MLAs from the Manipur Assembly, including seven from the ruling BJP-led alliance, have called for the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state. The lawmakers made this demand to facilitate the recovery of arms looted during recent unrest. The call for AFSPA extension follows growing security concerns.
Sensex and Nifty 50 ended lower on November 21, 2024, amid weak global cues. The Sensex opened at 77,711.11, fell 1% to 76,802.73, and closed 0.54% down at 77,155.79. The Nifty 50 opened at 23,488.45, dropped over 1% to 23,263.15, and closed 0.72% lower at 23,349.90. Both indices were impacted by negative global sentiment, contributing […]
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah instructed Food Department officials not to cancel the ration cards of poor families, amid concerns over the ineligibility of 22.6 lakh Below the Poverty Line (BPL) cardholders. This follows a government survey in August 2024, which identified these individuals as ineligible, sparking fears among families dependent on welfare benefits.
Panic broke out on the Jan Shatabdi Express between Bhopal and Jabalpur when a snake was found slithering among the overhead luggage. The incident occurred two days ago, and an investigation is underway, according to West Central Railway Chief Public Relations Officer Harshit Shrivastava. The area where the train was cleaned has been sanitized, and […]
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) unveiled its first list of candidates for the Delhi Assembly elections, set for early 2025. The list features several former BJP and Congress leaders who recently joined AAP. Brahm Singh Tanwar, Anil Jha, and BB Tyagi from the BJP, along with Chaudhry Zubair Ahmad, Veer Dhingan, and Sumesh Shokeen from the […]
At a press conference on Thursday, BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra condemned Rahul Gandhi for attempting to tarnish Prime Minister Modi’s image. Patra’s remarks followed Gandhi’s allegations that Modi was involved in corrupt activities with industrialist Gautam Adani, asserting that the Congress leader was trying to undermine the Prime Minister’s reputation with baseless a...
Today’s minimum temperature in Srinagar was recorded at -0.4 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Department stated that the weather in Kashmir will remain normal until November 23. However, a weather change is expected on November 24, with light rain or snow predicted in the higher parts of the valley. Qazigund in Kashmir recorded a minimum temperature […]