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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that the state government has spent ₹ 18,000 crore in the past five months on social pensions for 64 lakh beneficiaries. He also highlighted the increase in monthly pensions from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000. Naidu outlined plans to attract ₹4 lakh crore in investments and create four crore […]
A 21-year-old student in China, exploited his dwindling tuition funds by targeting 63 hotels in a 10-month extortion scheme. Jiang planted dead cockroaches, hair, and used condoms in hotel rooms to fake unsanitary conditions. He threatened to post damaging reviews unless hotels paid him or offered free stays. His fraudulent tactics were uncovered after one […]
Delhi-NCR’s worsening air pollution and GRAP-4 restrictions have caused an estimated ₹2,500 crore loss to businesses, according to the Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI). CTI officials, Brijesh Goyal and Subhash Khandelwal, stated that bans on commercial vehicles and reduced traffic have affected trade, tourism, and retail markets, with declining footfall due to the “severe” ...
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged women to benefit from central government schemes for empowerment at a credit outreach program in Madhubani. Loans worth Rs 1,121 crore were provided to 50,294 beneficiaries. Sitharaman emphasized Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a “Lakhpati Didi” in every village, highlighting financial assistance through Self Help Groups.
The CBI has arrested two Income Tax Department employees in Silchar, Assam, for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 4,000. The accused, Swapan and Dipti, were caught during a sting operation after they requested a total bribe of Rs 10,000 to close a PAN card issue. Following the arrests, the CBI conducted searches […]
Nine people were arrested in connection with the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam in Chattogram, Bangladesh, during violence following clashes involving Hindu community leader Chinmoy Krishna Das. The violence erupted after Das was denied bail. Most of the suspects are from the Hindu community’s Sebok Colony. The murder has sparked protests, with political groups demanding […]
Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has approved a 25% increase in the retirement and death gratuity limit for state government employees and officers, raising it from ₹20 lakh to ₹25 lakh. The decision, aligning with the central government’s policy, will benefit those retiring after January 1, 2024. The move is expected to have an annual financial […]
Priyanka Gandhi said that BJP has no respect for democracy and Constitution. She said, “Across India, we are fighting for our Constitution and the values on which our country was built. We are fighting against BJP which has no rules, no respect for democracy and Constitution. Parliament has not functioned for the last week because […]
CPI(M) leader Bipin C Babu left the Left party and joined the BJP in Kerala, citing the party’s loss of its secular character and internal conflicts. Babu, a former district panchayat member and Alappuzha leader, criticized CPI(M)’s shift towards communalism. He also expressed concern over the sidelining of senior leader G Sudhakaran. BJP leaders hailed […]
Sai Teja Nukarapu, a 22-year-old youth from Khammam district, Telangana, was shot dead by assailants at a gas station near Chicago, USA, where he was working. The incident occurred early on Saturday (Indian time), while Sai Teja was helping a friend after his shift. BRS MLC Madhusudan Thatha confirmed the news and visited the victim’s […]
A 50-year-old woman in Bundi, Rajasthan, was allegedly tortured for two days with a hot iron rod by a self-proclaimed exorcist and his aides, who accused her of witchcraft. The abuse took place near Gudagokulpura village, where she was tied to a tree. The police arrested one suspect, while efforts continue to locate the others. […]
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly ready to accept a hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after a suggestion from the International Cricket Council (ICC). As per sources, PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi put forward a conditions aimed at preserving Pakistan’s hosting rights while addressing domestic concerns. ICC informed PCB that a hybrid model […]
Seven-year-old Leyla and her initially reluctant parents were soon laughing uncontrollably at a performance by 25 clowns from around the world, including Belgium & Mexico. For nearly 2 hours, they juggled, unicycled, mimed, and performed physical comedy without words. Their acts, filled with exaggerated antics & red noses, entertained the crowd, often ending with a […]
The Union Health Ministry has instructed states and UTs to classify snakebite cases and deaths as “Notifiable Diseases.” This will require mandatory reporting by all health facilities. The move is part of India’s National Action Plan for Snakebite Prevention, aiming to reduce deaths by 50% by 2030. With over 58,000 annual deaths, snakebites remain a […]
Chennai International Airport temporarily suspended operations due to heavy rains as Cyclone Fengal nears landfall. IndiGo Airlines announced that no flights would arrive or depart until 1 P.M. on Saturday. An IndiGo flight from Abu Dhabi was diverted to Bengaluru, while an Air India Express flight to Singapore was canceled due to technical issues, according […]