Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain, 73, will be laid to rest in San Francisco today. The Grammy Award-winning musician, who revolutionized percussion across classical and jazz genres, passed away from pulmonary fibrosis. A family source confirmed his funeral on December 19, marking the end of a six-decade musical legacy that transformed global instrumental performance.
CBSE conducted inspections at 29 schools across multiple cities, uncovering violations related to ‘dummy’ students enrolled without attending classes. Many schools were found creating fake enrolments. The CBSE plans to pursue legal action. These dummy schools cater to students aiming to avoid regular attendance while securing quotas for medical and engineering admissions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his readiness to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump “anytime” to discuss a potential peace deal for Ukraine. During his annual press conference, Putin acknowledged that he hasn’t spoken to Trump in over four years but welcomed the opportunity for negotiations. He emphasized Russia’s military progress while hinting at a ...
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah held a crucial meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. He said the discussion touched upon governance matters and the broader situation in J&K, as well as restoration of statehood. Abdullah expressed optimism about the progress on this critical issue. This was Abdullah’s second meeting with Shah since assuming […]
Girish Kumar, who debuted in *Ramaiya Vastavaiya* (2013), left acting after a brief stint. He joined his family’s Tips Industries, now valued at ₹10,517 crore, as COO. With a personal wealth of ₹2,164 crore, Girish surpasses stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Aamir Khan. Married to childhood sweetheart Krsna, he balances family life in Mumbai while […]
Karnataka High Court extended the deadline for Lokayukta police investigation into MUDA scam. Their report submission date was extended to January 28. The order overruled the lower high court’s December 24 deadline for Lokayukta’s progress report. Presiding judge Justice M Nagaprasanna also ordered the Lokayukta to wait until January 28 to submit their investigation report.
Rahul Gandhi accused BJP of creating a parliamentary scuffle to divert attention from the Adani Group’s US indictment. He claimed BJP MPs blocked his path, leading to a physical altercation where BJP MP Pratap Sarangi was injured. Gandhi alleges the incident was a deliberate tactic to suppress discussions about alleged corruption involving Adani and the […]
During a speech in Maharashtra assembly, CM Devendra Fadnavis made a surprising remark about his deputy, Ajit Pawar. “You are called the ‘permanent deputy CM’, but my wishes are with you. You will be Chief Minister someday,” Fadnavis said. He also shared a light-hearted note, he said that Pawar would take on responsibilities early in […]
The Supreme Court declined to hear a contempt plea against Uttar Pradesh authorities regarding the “Dharam Sansad” event organized by Yati Narsinghanand in Ghaziabad. The court instructed the state to monitor the event closely, ensuring compliance with previous orders aimed at preventing hate speech. Petitioners, including former civil servants, alleged that the event promoted commu...
A husband alleged that his 7-month pregnant wife is missing and has eloped with her lesbian partner. The husband, who is from Ahmedabad, filed a petition in Gujarat High Court. He said his wife left home in October and has not returned. A police complaint was lodged, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Police found that […]
As Christmas and New Year approach, Kashmir is experiencing a surge in tourism, with hotels in popular destinations like Gulmarg, Pahalgam, and Sonamarg fully booked. Officials report that 90% of three-star and five-star accommodations are reserved from December to early January. The region anticipates an influx of over 10,000 tourists, to celebrate the festive season […]
A wedding in Deoghar, Jharkhand, took an unexpected turn when the bride, called off the ceremony after the groom fainted due to the cold. The incident occurred during outdoor rituals on December 15, leading bride to suspect groom’s health and the reversal of traditional baraat customs. Despite efforts to revive him, she refused to continue […]
Delhi government informed the Supreme Court that they have decided to impose a round-the-year ban on firecrackers to curb the air pollution. The top court directed other states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to enforce a similar move until further orders. “We direct UP and Haryana to impose a similar ban which is imposed by […]
A recent study published in *Environmental Science & Technology Letters* reveals that smartwatch and fitness tracker wristbands may contain high levels of “forever chemicals,” specifically perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA). Researchers found that expensive wristbands made from fluorinated synthetic rubber exhibited particularly high concentrations of PFHxA, raising concerns about s...
The death of 28-year-old Congress worker Prabhat Pandey during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly has sparked widespread unrest. Pandey was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital after clashes with police, who denied using excessive force. Congress leaders allege police brutality led to his death, demanding compensation for his family. An FIR has […]