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Billboard ranked Taylor Swift as the second greatest pop star of the 21st century, following a series of articles revealing the top artists who have shaped pop stardom over the last 25 years. Rihanna, Drake, Lady Gaga, and Britney Spears rounded out the top six. Swift also topped Billboard’s Top Artist of 2023 list, surpassing […]
Spanish traveler Alberto Blasco Ventas visited Ukraine’s destroyed Irpin bridge, a key war site from 2022, now popular with thrill-seeking tourists. Despite ongoing missile strikes near Kyiv, he joined a “dark tourism” tour, admitting some fear in his first war-zone visit. Ukraine’s growing “dark tourism” industry offers tours to significant wartime locations.
Dayal Singh, principal of Bendarchi High School in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district, was arrested for forging a ministry order to secure a Block Education Officer (BEO) post. The District Education Officer (DEO) found the document suspicious, leading to an investigation that confirmed the forgery. Singh has been charged and remanded in custody, with authorities reviewing his […]
A picture of a female commando behind PM Narendra Modi in Parliament went viral on social media on Thursday. Many users, including actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, shared the image. Many speculated that the woman commando is a part of SPG (Special Protection Group), the identity of the woman officer remains unknown. Female commandos were a part […]
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with 90 missiles and 100 drones, leaving over a million people without power as winter sets in. This marks the 11th large-scale attack this year, with blackouts affecting major cities. Ukrainian officials accuse Russia of “weaponizing winter,” while President Zelensky calls for more air defense. The […]
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan announced the signing of a supplementary concession agreement with Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited. This decision fast-tracks the completion of the Vizhinjam International Seaport. The new agreement modified the original timelines for project’s completion. With this, the port will be completing all its phases by 2028, much ahead of the original […]
India’s ethanol blending program has led to cheaper fuel, reduced emissions, and significant savings. Petrol and diesel prices have dropped with government intervention, benefiting consumers. The ethanol program, now blending 14.6% ethanol, has saved ₹1.08 lakh crore in foreign exchange and reduced CO2. It also provides steady income for farmers, with ₹92,409 crore paid to […]
Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan asserted his Hindu identity and expressed concerns over various issues including commercialization of temples, the deterioration of Prasad, and the violation of human rights in Bangladesh. He stated that temples should not be a source of income for the government and voiced his support for the idea of a […]
Thieves uprooted an SBI ATM in Dabra, Madhya Pradesh, and stole Rs 6-7 lakh after failing to break into it. The crime was discovered when locals found the missing ATM the next morning. Police have launched a manhunt, reviewed CCTV footage, and collected fingerprints. Concerns have been raised over the lack of security at the […]
The Khadim body of the Ajmer Dargah has condemned a petition to declare the shrine of Khawaja Gharib Nawaz as a Hindu temple. They claim this move, backed by right-wing forces, aims to disrupt communal harmony. The dargah, a symbol of secularism, is visited by both Hindus and Muslims. The petition violates the 1991 Places […]
Mohammed Shami has less than a week to prove his fitness for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The BCCI’s medical team is closely monitoring his recovery, with weight loss and match performance in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy being key factors. Shami’s fitness will be reassessed after T20 games, with a potential return for the third Test on […]
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Ambadas Danve blamed Congress’s “overconfidence” and poor attitude during seat-sharing talks for the Maha Vikas Aghadi’s defeat in Maharashtra’s state polls. He stated that projecting Uddhav Thackeray as the CM candidate could have changed the outcome. Despite Congress securing 13 seats in the Lok Sabha, their hard bargaining hurt the allianc...
Australia has passed strict new rules banning social media use for children under 16, with companies facing fines up to AU$50 million for non-compliance. The legislation, supported by bipartisan lawmakers, aims to protect young people from online dangers like peer pressure and predators. The ban also faces criticism for vague enforcement plans globally.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will take over as the Chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural and Panchayat Raj University. This role was previously held by the Governor. Law & Parliamentary Affairs Minister HK Patil said that the cabinet decision aims to streamline the university’s operations for better efficiency. This follows similar changes made in other states […]
Puducherry Education Minister Namassivayam announced that all schools and colleges in Puducherry & Karaikal will remain closed on November 29 and 30 due to a heavy rainfall warning. Decision was made in response to the weather forecast, ensuring the safety of students and staff. Authorities are taking necessary precautions to manage the impact of the […]