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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that India-China relations have improved, with India committed to continued engagement. He highlighted the resolution of recent border issues through military and diplomatic talks, referencing the October patrolling agreement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Nearly 40,000 pre-schools across Gujarat went on strike to protest the state govt’s “failure” to address concerns over new registration rules. Policy mandates registration by February 2025, but confusion over the directives has delayed the process. Gujarat Independent Preschool Association organized protests and met Education Minister Praful Pansheriya to submit a memorandum o...
Kolkata’s Indian tea prices surged 18% from January to October compared to last year, driven by a production drop of 66.39 million kg to 1,112.11 million kg. At a recent meeting with Assam tea planters, Union Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized the need for high-quality tea production and strict adherence to Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs).
The Taj Mahal in Agra received a bomb threat on Tuesday, which was later determined to be a hoax, said police officials. UP Tourism’s regional office received an email claiming to blow up the monument. Police responded by forwarding the email to Agra Police and ASI. Despite deploying a bomb disposal squad and dog squad, […]
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Tuesday revealed that BJP offered Eknath Shinde the Mahayuti chief’s post and a central ministerial role, both of which he declined. Athawale indicated the new Maharashtra CM might be announced on December 4, with Devendra Fadnavis leading the race. He noted Shinde is not in contention and is reportedly uneasy […]
A report titled ‘Health Misinformation Vectors in India’ highlights the widespread online misinformation about cancer, which can mislead individuals. Released at the Health of India Summit, the report analyzed social media content from October 2023 to November 2024. It identified cancer, reproductive health, vaccines, and lifestyle diseases as key areas prone to misinformation.
Indian benchmark equity indices traded higher for the third consecutive session, supported by gains in metal and financial stocks. Positive cues from Asian markets and expectations of a 25 basis-point rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve later this month boosted sentiment. Sensex surged 598 points, closing at 80,846, while the Nifty settled above 24,450, […]
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday warned that if disruptions and adjournments continue, he will convene the House on weekends to make up for lost time. After a week-long impasse, an agreement was reached for a discussion on the Constitution. The discussion will be held in the Lok Sabha on Dec 13-14 and Rajya […]
A 56-year-old man in Mumbai lost ₹12.81 crore after fraudsters convinced him he was under investigation for illegal activities and placed him under ‘digital arrest’ for nearly a month. The victim, contacted by a person named Naga Chimit, was tricked into believing a fake officer from the Mumbai Crime Branch. The fraudsters obtained his personal […]
The phone tapping case in Telangana took a new twist on Tuesday as the police registered a case against former BRS minister T. Harish Rao and others. The complaint, filed by real estate businessman G. Chakradhar Goud, alleges harassment, threats, and illegal phone surveillance. The case includes charges under various sections of the IPC and […]
Union minister Nitin Gadkari described politics as a sea of unsatisfied souls, where everyone is unhappy and striving for higher positions. Speaking at a book launch in Nagpur on Tuesday, he emphasized that life is full of compromises and challenges, whether in family, social, political, or corporate life. He urged understanding the “art of living” […]
Work on the Sri Lankan port’s expansion, led by the Adani Group, is progressing as planned, with phase one set for completion in early 2025. Despite uncertainty surrounding $553 million in American funding due to the indictment of Adani executives, Sirimevan Ranasinghe, chairman of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority, confirmed construction is ongoing and financing […]
Former CBI Director Vijay Shankar passed away on December 3 at the age of 76, after battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer. A 1969-batch IPS officer from Uttar Pradesh, Shankar had served in the Uttar Pradesh Police and Moscow under the Ministry of External Affairs. He led the CBI from 2005 to 2008, overseeing the Aarushi-Hemraj […]
Andaman police will seek details from Elon Musk’s Starlink after seizing over 6,000 kg of meth worth $4.25 billion from a Myanmar boat using Starlink’s satellite device for navigation. This marks the first time such technology was used to bypass legal channels and reach Indian waters. Police aim to trace the device’s buyer and usage […]
Following Cyclone Fengal, Tamil Nadu’s Vikravandi is facing severe flooding. Govt-stored crops have been destroyed, causing significant losses. Villagers are struggling to recover cotton and groundnuts from the inundated areas. The flooding has created widespread challenges, as local residents work tirelessly to salvage what remains amidst the devastation caused by the cyclone’s aft...