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The sudden transfer of Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra from the Ministry of Finance to the Reserve Bank of India has left a crucial position vacant, just weeks before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget. The government has yet to announce his successor, creating a challenge as the role requires expertise in direct and […]
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin wrote to PM Modi, urging an increase in the annual family income ceiling for post-matric and pre-matric scholarships for SC, ST, and OBC students. Stalin proposed raising the current limit from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹8 lakh, aligning with EWS and other national-level scholarship schemes criteria. He also cited the disparity […]
Centre informed the Supreme Court on Tuesday that it had written to state chief secretaries, urging them to adhere to the law set by the apex court on internet shutdowns. The bench, consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and P.B. Varale, was briefed about the Supreme Court’s judgment in the Anuradha Bhasin case, which set guidelines […]
Kerala High Court ruled that flex boards praising or congratulating state government and Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) are not allowed in temples. The bench of Justices Anil K Narendran and Muralee Krishna S emphasized that devotees visit temples to worship God, not to see the faces of politicians or board members. This ruling came during […]
Poonawalla Fincorp, a Cyrus Poonawalla Group-promoted non-banking finance company, has appointed Salil Hajarnis as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective December 10, 2024. His appointment, approved by the board on September 11, 2024, will see him leading the company’s technology strategy, with a focus on digital transformation and AI-driven customer solutions.
One person was arrested after two crude bombs exploded outside a famous nightclub in Haryana’s Gurugram. The blasts took place outside Human Night Club and it was captured by a CCTV camera. Gurugram Special Task Force (STF) nabbed the accused, identified as Sachin. He is a resident of UP’s Meerut. They recovered two live crude […]
A young man named Muddanappa was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a theater in Anantapur district after watching ‘Pushpa-2’. He remained motionless in his seat post-screening, prompting concerns from fellow moviegoers. His family alleges a stampede-like situation may have caused his death and has demanded justice. Police have registered a case and are investigating [&hel...
A person who made threatening calls to Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan’s office has been arrested. Nooka Mallikarjun Rao, from Tiruvuru, called from near Indira Gandhi Stadium and sent objectionable messages. Authorities suspect he may be mentally unstable and intoxicated during the calls. He is being questioned, and police are investigating the motives and […]
India is expected to produce a record amount of sugar in the upcoming marketing year, driven by expanded cane cultivation. This rebound will enable India to resume exports in 2025/26, following two years of restrictions due to drought. Indian exports could help cap global sugar prices by increasing supply when reduced shipments are anticipated from […]
The Row over Delhi CM’s bungalow became hot topic again. The bungalow was previously occupied by Arvind Kejriwal before Atishi became the chief minister. BJP accused Kejriwal of constructing a “7-Star Resort for himself” using public funds. “We have been telling you the truth about the glass palace of debauchery of the person who calls […]
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accused the government of preventing Lok Sabha from functioning to avoid discussing the Adani issue. She claimed the ruling party is distracting from the matter by linking Congress leadership to George Soros. Priyanka stated that despite protests and attempts to work, the House was repeatedly adjourned, suggesting the government’s strategy […]
Sunny Dhillon was found to have breached Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. He was banned from all cricket for six years, as per ICC. “A former assistant coach of a franchise team from Abu Dhabi T10 League has been banned from all forms of cricket,” ICC said. Dhillon was one of eight individuals charged […]
Indian stock markets ended Tuesday’s choppy session on a flat note. Sensex settled at 81,510.05, up marginally by 1.59 points. Similarly, Nifty settled at 24,610.05, down 8.95 points, or 0.05%. Among broader markets, Midcap and Smallcap indices ended higher by 0.23% and 0.28%, respectively.
Ahead of the Delhi assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal promised several benefits for auto drivers, including Rs 10 lakh insurance and Rs 1 lakh for their daughters’ marriage. He also announced a Rs 2,500 uniform allowance twice yearly, free coaching for their children, and the relaunch of the ‘PoochO’ app for booking rides. The AAP also […]
Supreme Court took a note of a controversial speech given by Allahabad High Court judge at an event organized by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP). This came after CJI Sanjiv Khanna received complaints seeking action against Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav for his speech targeting a particular community. “The details are called from High Court and the […]