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The AAP government has announced the ‘Mukhyamantri Swavlamban Rozgar Yojana,’ providing low-interest loans up to Rs 10 lakh to small-scale businesses. The scheme offers subsidies—10% for general applicants, 15% for women/ex-servicemen, and 20% for the disabled and widows. It aims to strengthen local businesses, create jobs, and boost Delhi’s economy. Individuals aged 18-...
In the wake of these Team India’s poor top-order performances, former cricketer Aakash Chopra grilled Shubman Gill for his poor show. Chopra shared some statistics and questioned Gill’s ability to deliver in overseas conditions. “In last 16 innings you never crossed 40 run-mark outside Asia. You have been consistently being dismissed for single digits or […]
A man in Thane, Maharashtra, suffered severe burns after his father-in-law threw acid at him over a dispute about their honeymoon destination. Ibad Phalke, who wanted to go to Kashmir, clashed with his father-in-law, Zaki Khotal, who insisted on a trip to Mecca. The argument escalated, leading to the attack. Ibad is hospitalized, while Zaki […]
Ninety-year-old Khursheed Ahmed returned to his childhood village Machrai in Punjab after 77 years, experiencing an emotional reunion. Tearfully declaring he had “completed his Hajj,” he reconnected with his roots, embraced by villagers and supported by Gurpreet Singh, who helped facilitate this poignant cross-border journey of remembrance.
A food outlet worker in east Delhi’s Preet Vihar was killed in a fight with a colleague. The outlet owner Tripta Rastogi informed police of the incident. Two workers, Suraj and Prakash, got into a fight during which Suraj struck Prakash on the head with a dumbbell and fled. Rastogi rushed to the restaurant and […]
Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, will be laid to rest in San Francisco today. The Grammy Award-winning musician, who revolutionized percussion across classical and jazz genres, passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. A family source confirmed his funeral on December 19, marking the end of a six-decade musical legacy that transformed global instrumental performance.
CBSE conducted inspections at 29 schools across multiple cities, uncovering violations related to ‘dummy’ students enrolled without attending classes. Many schools were found creating fake enrolments. The CBSE plans to pursue legal action. These dummy schools cater to students aiming to avoid regular attendance while securing quotas for medical and engineering admissions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his readiness to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump “anytime” to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine. During his annual press conference, Putin acknowledged that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in over four years but welcomed the opportunity for negotiations. He emphasized Russia’s military progress while hinting at a ...
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the discussion touched upon governance matters and the broader situation in J&K, as well as restoration of statehood. Abdullah expressed optimism about the progress on this critical issue. This was Abdullah’s second meeting with Shah since assuming […]
Girish Kumar, who debuted in *Ramaiya Vastavaiya* (2013), left acting after a brief stint. He joined his family’s Tips Industries, now valued at ₹10,517 crore, as COO. With a personal wealth of ₹2,164 crore, Girish surpasses stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. Married to childhood sweetheart Krsna, he balances family life in Mumbai while […]
Karnataka High Court extended the deadline for Lokayukta police investigation into MUDA scam. Their report submission date was extended to January 28. The order overruled the lower high court’s December 24 deadline for Lokayukta’s progress report. Presiding judge Justice M Nagaprasanna also ordered the Lokayukta to wait until January 28 to submit their investigation report.
Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of creating a parliamentary scuffle to divert attention from the Adani Group’s US indictment. He claimed BJP MPs blocked his path, leading to a physical altercation where BJP MP Pratap Sarangi was injured. Gandhi alleges the incident was a deliberate tactic to suppress discussions about alleged corruption involving Adani and the […]
During a speech in Maharashtra assembly, CM Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar. “You are called the ‘permanent deputy CM’, but my wishes are with you. You will be Chief Minister someday,” Fadnavis said. He also shared a light-hearted note, he said that Pawar would take on responsibilities early in […]
The Supreme Court declined to hear a contempt plea against Uttar Pradesh authorities regarding the “Dharam Sansad” event organized by Yati Narsinghanand in Ghaziabad. The court instructed the state to monitor the event closely, ensuring compliance with previous orders aimed at preventing hate speech. Petitioners, including former civil servants, alleged that the event promoted commu...
A husband alleged that his 7-month pregnant wife is missing and has eloped with her lesbian partner. The husband, who is from Ahmedabad, filed a petition in Gujarat High Court. He said his wife left home in October and has not returned. A police complaint was lodged, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Police found that […]