Shiv Kumar Gautam, the main accused in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, admitted to waiting outside Lilavati Hospital for 30 minutes after the shooting to confirm Siddique’s condition. He had changed his shirt and stood among the crowd. Siddique, 66, was shot in Bandra on October 12 and later died from his injuries. […]
Karnataka High Court rejected Union Bank of India’s plea to transfer the investigation into the alleged Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd scam to CBI. Justice M Nagaprasanna stated that allowing such request would set precedent, potentially rendering Delhi Special Police Establishment Act redundant & allowing all banking institutions to make simil...
Sanju Samson’s promising form has hit a setback as he scores two consecutive ducks after back-to-back centuries in T20Is. The wicketkeeper-batter had shown flashes of brilliance with centuries against Bangladesh and South Africa, leading many to believe he was fulfilling his potential. However, his recent slump with two ducks has raised concerns about his consistency […]
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 14, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 77636.94, down 54.01 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 23542.15, down 16.90 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.41 against the dollar.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade today, November 14, 2024. The Sensex started trading today at 77636.94, down 54.01 points or 0.07%, and the Nifty was at 23542.15, down 16.90 points or 0.07%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 84.41 against the dollar.
Bombay High Court on Wednesday rejected Jaya Chheda’s request to dismiss multiple FIRs and legal proceedings against her under the Maharashtra Prevention of Gambling Act. Chheda, known as the “matqa queen,” withdrew six of the 16 petitions she had filed. The court cited witness statements and evidence linking her to illegal gambling activities.
Delhi woke up to thick smog with an AQI of 432, categorized as “severe.” Heavy smog caused low visibility, affecting flights, with airports in Amritsar, Pathankot, and Gorakhpur reporting zero visibility. Indigo issued a travel advisory on social media, warning passengers about potential flight delays due to “winter fog” and advising them to monitor flight […]
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election, following a crushing defeat for the opposition in the presidential polls. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader, called the election after promising to combat corruption and recover stolen assets. Analysts predict Dissanayake’s party will dominate, as the opposition remains divided. Results a...
Sri Lanka votes Thursday in a snap parliamentary election called by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the country’s first leftist leader. Dissanayake’s party is expected to dominate as the opposition struggles after a presidential defeat. Seeking a two-thirds majority, Dissanayake aims to implement reforms post-2022 economic collapse. With 17.1 million voters, results are expected...
A man with explosives died in a blast outside Brazil’s Supreme Court, attempting to enter the building. The first explosion came from a car, followed by a second when the man tried to enter, killing him. No one else was hurt. The incident occurred days before the G20 summit in Rio, where world leaders, including […]
Chandrababu Naidu govt in AP has intensified action against social media posts targeting political leaders and families, registering 100 cases, arresting 39, and issuing 67 notices. Posts have targeted CM Naidu’s family and others. Director Ram Gopal Varma faces investigation for morphed images of Naidu and Deputy CM, with opposition YSRCP alleging similar actions against […]
Indian Army is conducting a high-intensity tri-service exercise, ‘Poorvi Prahar’, in Arunachal Pradesh from November 10 to 18, 2024. This large-scale, joint exercise aims to enhance the combat effectiveness of the Army, Navy, and Air Force in executing Integrated Joint Operations in the region’s challenging mountainous terrain, focusing on improving inter-service coordination ...
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge sharply responded to Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath after he referenced tragic incident from Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge’s childhood during a rally in Maharashtra. Adityanath claimed that the Hyderabad Nizam’s Razakars had burned Kharge’s village & killed his family members, using the incident to attack the Congress leader &...
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued an advisory to the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi to take action against old vehicles contributing to severe air pollution. The advisory follows directives from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter measures against End-of-Life (EoL) […]
India defeated South Africa by 11 runs in the third T20I at Centurion, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match series. Batting first, India posted 219/6, with Tilak Varma smashing a brilliant maiden T20I century (107 off 56 balls). Despite a valiant effort from South Africa, who reached 208/7, India held their ground to secure […]