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A viral video showing BJP leader and former Union Minister Raosaheb Danve kicking a party worker caused a political storm in Maharashtra. Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) attacked the ruling Mahayuti government. In the video, Danve is seen being photographed as a worker approaches and stands beside him. In response, Danve is seen kicking the […]
Afghanistan has appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as acting consul for its Mumbai mission, the first such appointment by the Taliban in India. The announcement followed the resumption of passport distribution by the Afghanistan Consulate in Mumbai. Kamil’s appointment is part of Afghanistan’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with India and increase its global presence.
Dozens of world leaders convene in Azerbaijan for COP29. But many big names are skipping the UN climate talks where the impact of Donald Trump’s election victory is keenly felt. More than 75 leaders are expected in Baku over two days but the heads of some of the most powerful and polluting economies are not […]
Govt has initiated the procurement process for surveillance helicopters and related accessories, issuing a Request for Information (RFI). Helicopters will be procured as part of the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, aiming to enhance domestic capabilities in defense and surveillance. The move aligns with the government’s focus on self-reliance i...
Kerala High Court in a ruling observed that 2013 amendment to Waqf Act, which made unauthorised occupation of Waqf property a criminal offence, does not have retrospective effect. This ruling came in a case filed by Waqf Board against a post office functioning on a Waqf property since 1999. Court quashed the criminal proceedings for […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Nigeria from November 16-17, 2024, marking the first visit by an Indian PM to the African country in 17 years. During his visit, Modi will engage in talks with Nigerian leaders to review the current diplomatic and strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, with the aim of strengthening bilateral […]
Kerala High Court, while quashing criminal proceedings against two Department of Posts officials, observed that Section 52A of the Waqf Act (2013 amendment) does not allow prosecution for alienating waqf property if the occupation predates the amendment. Criminal case was filed by the Kerala State Waqf Board, accusing the officials of illegally alienating waqf property […]
A man in Greater Noida was found cultivating marijuana in a high-tech setup within his apartment. The accused is identified as Rahul Chaudhary. He had been growing premium-quality cannabis, known as “OG,” in over 50 pots for the past four months. He allegedly sold his products in the dark web. A joint raid by the […]
Union law ministry has proposed amendments to the Commercial Courts Act, including the creation of “dedicated” commercial courts at the district level. The draft Bill seeks public feedback, aiming to accelerate and specialize the adjudication of commercial disputes. It also aims to simplify procedures for commercial dispute resolution in courts, providing faster and more efficient [...
Foreign liquor worth ₹4.54 crore was destroyed by Gujarat police in Chhotaudepur. The foreign liquor was destroyed in the presence of senior district officials. Gujarat has a sumptuary law in force that forbids the manufacture, storage, sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The law has been in force since 1 May 1960 when Bombay State […]
Tamil Nadu government urged the Centre not to impose new conditions under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, citing concerns over feasibility. State Electricity Minister V Senthil Balaji stressed that any targets should be practical and aligned with the state’s capabilities. The scheme aims to provide free electricity via rooftop solar panels.
Indian pacer Mohammed Shami is set to return to competitive field. He was away from cricket for around one year due to injury. Shami will represent Bengal in their Ranji Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh starting from Wednesday. National Cricket Academy (NCA) has cleared him to play. Shami’s return was on the cards for quite […]
Delhi Metro users can now book bike taxis directly through the official DMRC app, DMRC Momentum. Launched on November 11 by Vikas Kumar, MD of DMRC, the new feature offers two types of bike taxis: SHERYDS for women passengers and RYDR for all. The service, in partnership with First And Last Mile Connectivity India Pvt. […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi alliance in Maharashtra, claiming there is constant infighting for the chief minister’s post. Speaking at a rally in Solapur for the November 20 state assembly elections, Modi said one party is focused on declaring its leader as CM, while others, including Congress, reject […]
Defense minister Rajnath Singh said a host of initiatives are underway to build a robust and self-reliant defense ecosystem in India. He said this comes along with combating the “menace of information warfare” against national security. He was addressing the inaugural edition of Delhi Defense Dialogue (DDD), titled ‘Adaptive Defence: Navigating the Changing Landscape of [&hell...