Google criticized a proposal from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) in its antitrust lawsuit, stating it would disrupt services, harm consumers, and weaken the US’s global technology leadership. The company argued that instead of addressing search distribution agreements with companies like Apple and Mozilla, the DOJ pushed a harmful interventionist agenda.
Assam Minister for Industries and Commerce, Bimal Borah, announced that an International Investors Summit 2.0 will be held in Guwahati in February next year. The summit aims to attract global investments and further boost the state’s economic growth. Details about the event’s agenda and participating countries will be revealed closer to the date.
Maharashtra’s opposition alliance suffered a heavy defeat, with the MVA parties—Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP—falling short of the 10% seat threshold required to appoint a Leader of Opposition (LoP). Despite winning multiple seats, no party in the alliance meets the criteria. This could lead to the Maharashtra Assembly functioning without an LoP, similar to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of taking control of land around Delhi and handing it over to the Waqf Board in 2014, after losing the Assembly elections. In his speech, Modi claimed that the Congress took such actions in retaliation to their electoral defeat. He highlighted this as an example of what […]
Police used a “mild” lathi charge outside the counting centre in Sillod, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, after supporters of rival Sena candidates clashed. The incident occurred around 5:45 PM as Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena candidate, Abdul Sattar, led by 2,420 votes against Suresh Bankar of Uddhav Thackeray’s faction. The situation was brought under control by authorities.
Delhi Transport Department has mandated vehicle owners in the National Capital Territory to affix color-coded stickers on their vehicles to identify fuel types, aiming to address rising pollution levels. This directive aligns with the Supreme Court’s order from August 12, 2018, and amendments to Rule 50 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, as stated […]
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) dismissed reports of a meeting with the ICC and BCCI on November 26 regarding the Champions Trophy schedule. The PCB is awaiting a response from ICC over India’s refusal to play in Pakistan. An ICC source confirmed a virtual Executive Board meeting is planned to resolve the issue, including a […]
In his first reaction to the final results, Thackeray acknowledged the unexpected outcome for the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party (SP)-Shiv Sena (UBT) alliance, but expressed gratitude to those who voted for the MVA candidates. He described the result as not just a wave, but a “tsunami,” and acknowledged that while some attribute it to EVMs, it […]
Prashant Kishor expressed concern over the NDA’s victory in Bihar’s assembly by-polls, despite the BJP-led coalition’s failure to address the state’s backwardness. He defended his party, Jan Suraaj, for securing 10% of the vote share. Kishor criticized Nitish Kumar as a “spent force” and reaffirmed Jan Suraaj’s commitment to contesting all 243 seats in ...
Manipur govt on Saturday announced the extension of mobile internet suspension for 2 more days in 7 districts of the state. This decision aims to maintain law and order amid ongoing tensions. Suspension, initially imposed to curb the spread of misinformation and prevent further unrest, will continue as authorities work to stabilize the situation in […]
A Delhi police constable, Kiranpal, was fatally stabbed during a night patrol in Govindpuri, South Delhi. Found with multiple stab wounds, he was discovered in Gali No. 13. Senior officers are investigating the incident. In a separate case, police arrested two suspects linked to a shooting at a petrol pump in Gokalpuri that injured an […]
Iconic poet and lyricist Gulzar urged President Droupadi Murmu to engage more with litterateurs, stating they have limited opportunities to share their views with the government. His remark came during the sixth edition of ‘Sahitya Aaj Tak’ in New Delhi, where he was honored with the prestigious ‘Aaj Tak Sahitya Jagriti Lifetime Achievement Award.’
The Supreme Court ruled that the brutality of a crime does not eliminate the necessity for proof beyond a reasonable doubt in criminal cases. In a case involving the abduction and murder of Gurpal Singh, the court emphasized that convictions must be based on legally admissible evidence. The court acquitted the accused due to insufficient […]
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren thanked the people of the state for the INDIA bloc’s strong performance in the assembly polls, stating it passed the “exam of democracy.” The coalition, including JMM, Congress, RJD, and CPIM(L) Liberation, is poised for a decisive victory, having won 31 seats and leading in 24 others. Soren won Barhait […]
Five labourers, including three women, died, and eight others were injured when an APSRTC bus collided with an auto-rickshaw in Garladinne, Anantapur district. The victims, returning to Putluru after work, were caught when the auto driver made a sudden turn and couldn’t avoid the speeding bus. Thirteen people, including the driver, were in the rickshaw; […]