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In a significant move for senior citizens, AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has announced a new scheme ahead of the Delhi assembly polls. The ‘Sanjeevani Yojana’ is designed to benefit people above 60 years of age, providing them with free medical services at all government and private hospitals.
The US, UK, and EU criticized Pakistan’s military courts for sentencing 25 civilians to 2-10 years over protests following Imran Khan’s May 2023 arrest. They cited lack of transparency and fair trials, with the EU calling it a violation of international obligations. He, remains jailed amid numerous cases and protests against PM Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition.
The TRAI has issued key directives to telecom companies, instructing them to introduce special recharge plans for voice and SMS services. Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and BSNL have been directed to launch special tariff vouchers for this purpose. Dual SIM users are likely to benefit from cheaper packs in light of TRAI’s latest directives.
The latest multi-role stealth-guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy, INS Tushil, has docked in London. This is Tushil’s port of call during its maiden operational deployment. Commodore Robert Bellfield, Royal Navy Commander London and Eastern England received the Indian Navy warship on behalf of the UK government. He was received by Captain Peter Varghese, […]
Billionaire Elon Musk, who has a major say in the upcoming Trump administration, could become president in future? Donald Trump answered the question with a resounding no. He pointed to US rules about being born in the country. “He’s not gonna be president, that I can tell you,” Trump said. As per US Constitution. one […]
The 14th Dalai Lama reacted to his successor talks. The spiritual leader believes that now is not the time to think of the future. He further said that he dreamt of living beyond 100 years. “As per my dream, I may live 110 years,” the Nobel laureate said. Recently, Dalai Lama had a knee surgery […]
Researchers in Siberia are studying a juvenile mammoth discovered in thawing permafrost after over 50,000 years. Well-preserved remains, resembling a small elephant with a trunk, were found in the Batagaika crater, a massive depression deepening due to climate change. This unique discovery provides valuable insight into ancient life, highlighting the effect of environmental shifts on […]
Gurugram cyber police arrested 21 cybercriminals for allegedly defrauding people of Rs125 crore across the country. The arrest took place in November and December after reviewing data from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C), said ACP Priyanshu Dewan. Police also recovered 16 mobile phones and seven SIM cards from the accused.
Central Minister Kishan Reddy has accused the police of mishandling the stampede incident near Sandhya Theatre, where Allu Arjun became a point of controversy. He criticized the police for failing to prevent the incident and alleged that the government was trying to manipulate the situation for political gain, calling it an act of political vendetta.
Approximately 37 victims, including men, women, and children, were discovered at Charterhouse Warren Farm, England, in a 4,000-year-old massacre involving cannibalism. Bones showed signs of brutal violence, including fractures and bite marks. Researchers suggest the victims were captured during a raid and subjected to ritualistic violence. This discovery is estimated to belong between 2210-2010...
Iraq’s enforcement of a 2016 alcohol ban has led to the closure of numerous private clubs in Baghdad, sparking protests from Christians, Yazidis, and Muslims who continue to drink. While the Kurdistan region remains exempt, the crackdown has caused economic losses. Human rights groups argue the policy fuels crime and violence rather than curbing alcohol […]
Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, known for his contributions to Indian parallel cinema, passed away at 90 due to chronic kidney disease. Tributes poured in from across the political spectrum. Mamata Banerjee called him a “pillar of Indian parallel cinema,” while Mallikarjun Kharge highlighted his legacy in movies. Shashi Tharoor shared a personal memory, marking his […]
The UAE is expected to face unstable weather conditions due to a low-pressure system extending from the Southeast, interacting with an upper-air system and cold air. This will cause cloudy conditions with possible convective activity, especially over coastal areas. Rainfall is expected intermittently, according to the NCM.
US President-elect Donald Trump vowed to take immediate action on his first day in office to end what he described as transgender lunacy, including banning transgender people from the military and schools. He also pledged to keep men out of women’s sports and affirm that there are only two genders.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei denied claims that regional militant groups serve as Tehran’s proxies. He stated that groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and Yemen’s Huthi rebels act out of faith, not as Iran’s proxies. He also said that if Iran chooses to act, it won’t need proxy forces.