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The row over the alleged Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) question paper leak seemed to be heading for an impasse after the students’ protests intensified in Patna on Sunday. The students took to the streets and started the march towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s residence. They also held massive protest at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, demanding a re-exam…

Mamata Banerjee Sandeshkhali Visit: This is Mamata Banerjee’s first visit to Sandeshkhali since it was marred by large-scale protests earlier this year over allegations of land grabbing and sexual harassment by local Trinamool Congress leaders. In a veiled attack on the BJP and other opposition parties, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday accused them of…

Suchir Balaji Death: Found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, Suchir Balaji’s death was ruled a suicide by the police, despite no evidence of foul play. Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, has backed Suchir Balaji’s mother Poornima Ramarao’s claims of foul play in her son’s mysterious death. Suchir Balaji was an OpenAI engineer…

Punjab Bandh: A statewide shutdown called by farmer organisations today has disrupted road and rail traffic across Punjab. Farmers across Punjab are staging widespread road and rail blockades on Monday as part of a state-wide bandh, paralysing commuter and freight movement. The shutdown, to be observed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., was called by Samyukta Kisan…

According to police, Ramachandra was in relationship with a minor girl. Last year, he was booked under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act after he eloped with the girl. A 21-year-old man died after he allegedly blew himself up with a gelatin stick in front of the house of a girl he was in love with…

The upcoming Maha Kumbh will feature unprecedented security measures with the deployment of drones capable of monitoring 100 metres underwater and 120 metres above ground, officials said. More than 45 crore pilgrims are expected to participate in the grand gathering. In a first for Uttar Pradesh, underwater drones will be deployed in the Sangam area while tethered…

A Mumbai man decided to turn the tables on a digital scammer by cleverly using his puppy. The hilarious moment was shared on Instagram, where a man answered a video call from a fraudster pretending to be from the Andheri East police station in Mumbai. The video begins with the “police officer” saying, “I am calling from…

As quick-commerce giants Zepto Cafe, Zomato’s Bistro, and Swiggy Bolt compete to deliver meals in just 10 minutes, concerns are mounting about the health implications of this ultra-fast service. Critics argue that the promise of convenience might come at the expense of public health, as these meals are often ultra-processed and lack nutritional value. Now, orthopaedic surgeon…

The case of ‘crorepati’ ex-MP RTO constable and his earnings has left people shocked and now a multi-agency probe has been launched in the matter. The Enforcement Directorate has launched its own investigation in the corruption allegations against a former Madhya Pradesh transport department constable, Saurabh Sharma after Lokayukta’s raid left everyone shocked following the recovery of…

A Karnataka village is gripped by a bizarre incident after 12 dead chickens emitted fire from their mouths when pressure was applied to their bodies. A village in Karnataka was gripped by mystery after 12 chickens were discovered dead under unusual circumstances. A video going viral on social media shows a dead chicken emitting fire from its…

Marathi actress Urmila Kothare was involved in a major car accident in Mumbai’s Kandivali suburb in the wee hours of Saturday, which claimed the life of a Metro worker. Urmila is the wife of actor Adinath Kothare, and the daughter-in-law of renowned Marathi actor, Mahesh Kothare. She has worked in several Marathi films, including Duniyadari, Shubha Mangal…

The year 2024 was the year of elections, as the world saw a significant number of nations going to the polling booth, more than any other year. Worst Year For Children This, however, was also the year that saw a monumental number of suffering that carried forward from 2023 into 2024, magnifying its magnitude, and exacerbating a…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met newly-crowned chess world champion D Gukesh and described him as a confident young player who was an embodiment of calmness and humility. Gukesh, 18, displayed remarkable poise and nerves of steel to defeat China’s Ding Liren in Singapore to become the youngest chess world champion, surpassing Russian great Garry Kasparov,…

Zepto delivered around 2 crore packets of snacks between midnight and 4 am to beat the late-night cravings of its customers in 2024 with Mumbai a city that never sleeps – alone accounting for 31.5 lakh of those orders. The quick delivery buzz was quite evident with Zepto making its fastest delivery this year in 25 seconds,…

Drugs worth over Rs 3.5 crore were seized and a person apprehended by police in Assam’s Nagaon district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Acting on a tip-off, the police intercepted a vehicle and found 532.46 gm of heroin during the search, following which the driver of the vehicle was apprehended on Friday night. Based on input…

Gurugram: The Gurugram Police on Friday said popular radio jockey Simran Singh’s death here is a case of suicide and further investigation into it has been closed as the popular social media influencer’s family did not file any complaint or raise any suspicion. However, a large number of social media users who claimed to be her fans…

While hearing a batch of pleas seeking a CBI probe into the recent sexual assault of a second-year engineering student at Anna University in Chennai, the Madras High Court on Friday (December 27) orally emphasized that no one should blame the victim for being with her male friend when the incident happened. “Just because this incident has…

Salman Khan is one of the biggest superstars, ruling the hearts of millions around the globe. His incredible fan base adores him wholeheartedly. While the superstar is loved for his fabulous on-screen presence and amazing performances, he is equally admired by his fans for his heart of gold and his willingness to step forward to help others.…

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has condemned what he called “indiscriminate firing by Kuki militants on two villages in Imphal East district” on Friday. A policeman and another person were injured in the firing that came from the hills, the police said. In a post on X, the chief minister asked the central forces and the…

Police rescued around 5,000 tourists stranded at Solang Nala, a ski resort in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu on Friday, amid heavy snowfall in the state. Kullu police said that a rescue operation was launched on December 27 after about 1,000 vehicles got stranded in Solang Nala. आज दिनांक 27.12.2024 को हुई ताज़ा बर्फबारी के कारण सोलंग नाला में…

The US mission in India on Friday said it issued more than one million nonimmigrant visas for the second year in a row, including a record number of visitor visas, underscoring the huge demand of Indians for travel to the US. Washington is also working to formally establish a US-based to renew H-1B visas in that country…

Weddings in South Asia have long been known for their grandiosity and elaborate customs, often giving rise to peculiar trends. From a wedding car adorned with cauliflowers and leafy greens in India to welcoming couples on bullock carts and unusual post-wedding tasks, these events often go viral for their uniqueness. The latest addition to this trend comes…

US President Joe Biden expressed condolences on the passing of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, recognising his contributions to US-India relations and global cooperation. “Jill and I join the people of India in grieving the loss of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh,” President Biden said in an official statement by the White House. “The unprecedented…

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a Condolence Resolution on Friday in memory of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, hailing him as an “eminent statesman, renowned economist, and distinguished leader.” The Cabinet observed a two-minute silence in respect to the departed leader. In a statement, the Cabinet noted that the nation had…

The Sunny Leone fraud case related to the Mahtari Vandan Yojana continues to attract attention as the investigation unfolds. Police have arrested Narendra Sethia, a cyber café operator, for submitting an online application for the Mahtari Vandan scheme using the name of Sunny Leone’s husband, Johnny Sins. The application was filed from a cyber café in the…

A court in Turkey has sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel which collapsed in an earthquake in 2023, killing 72 people, to jail. The owner of the Isias Grand, Ahmet Bozkurt, and architect Erdem Yilmaz, were each given 18 years and five months, the official Anadolu news agency reported. Bozkurt’s son, Mehmet Fatih, was sentenced…

There will be no compromise in ensuring law and order – Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s firm message to Telugu movie actors, director, and producers Thursday, sources said, in a big meeting amid strained ties over the ‘Pushpa 2’ stampede death row and the arrest of actor Allu Arjun. And, in a significant remark, the Chief Minister…

After Bihar Police resorted to “lathi-charge” on Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants who gathered to “gherao” the commission’s office in Patna, demanding the cancellation of the examination on Wednesday, police department authorities issued a clarification, claiming that they used “mild force” and denied any injuries to the protesting aspirants. Officials also claimed that coaching teachers were…

The Government of India on Thursday announced a seven-day mourning in honour of former prime minister Manmohan Singh. The two-term PM breathed his last at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday night. The government said in a press release, “It has been decided that seven days of state mourning will be observed throughout India from 26.12.2024 to 01.01.2025 both…

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli was admitted to the at the Aakriti Hospital in Thane on Monday. This was after Kambli’s health deteriorated drastically over the last few days after complaints of urinary infection and cramps. Ever since Kambli’s health has been a hot topic of debate. He reportedly underwent medical Tests after being admitted to the…

Banks can charge over 30 per cent on credit card dues from customers after the Supreme Court set aside a sixteen-year-old National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission verdict, which held charging excessive interest rates amounted to an unfair trade practice. A bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and Satish Chandra Sharma said NCDRC’s observations that the rate of…

Former Indian Prime Minister and veteran Congress leader Dr. Manmohan Singh passed away at the age of 92 in Delhi’s AIIMS on Thursday. Manmohan Singh was admitted to AIIMS today at around 8 PM after he fell unconscious at his home due to age-related related medical conditions. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP,…

Filmmaker Karan Johar on Wednesday announced Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, a romantic comedy that will feature Kartik Aaryan in the lead role. The film will mark the maiden collaboration between Johar and Aaryan. It will be directed by Sameer Vidwans, who earlier helmed Aaryan’s 2023 hit Satyaprem Ki Katha. Johar took to his…

A severe cold wave has gripped several parts of North India with Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttarakhand witnessing heavy snowfall, leading to the disruption in travel. At least 226, including three national highways, have been closed in Himachal Pradesh, while in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun, intense snowfall has halted traffic along a 30-kilometer stretch of the Tyuni-Chakrata-Mussoorie…

It has been nearly 70 hours since 3-year-old Chetna fell into a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli. Operations to rescue Chetna, who has been stuck in the borewell since Monday afternoon, are underway. To ramp up the efforts and save the toddler, rat hole miners have been roped in. The team reached the location last night. Rat…

YouTuber-podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, popularly known as BeerBiceps, revealed a near-death experience he had during a recent trip to Goa. Mr Allahbadia and his girlfriend were swept away by an underwater current on Christmas Eve and were rescued by an IPS officer and his IRS wife. Mr Allahbadia explained the incident occurred around 6 pm on December 24,…

The Patna Police lathi-charged Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants who took to the streets, attempting to gherao the offices of the BPSC, and demanding the cancellation of the examination. They also demanded the re-examination of the BPSC exam after alleged irregularities came to the fore. The aspirants have been staging protests in Gardanibagh for several days,…

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) application and website were down on Thursday. Several passengers complained on social media, saying they were not able to book tickets. Downdetector, a platform that tracks online outages, showed a spike in reports. IRCTC is yet to respond to the massive outage. On opening the IRCTC app, we could…

A shocking incident unfolded in Madhya Pradesh’s Dindori district where a pack of stray dogs attacked a young woman passing through a street. The incident, which occurred on the evening of December 18, was caught on CCTV. According to reports, a group of over a dozen stray dogs pounced on the woman near the residence of a…

Police have arrested a man named Gnanasekaran from the Kotturpuram area for allegedly sexually assaulting a second-year female student on the campus of Anna University in Guindy, Chennai. According to officials, Gnanasekaran ran a roadside pull-cart biryani shop near the university. The incident, which occurred late on Monday evening around 8 PM, led to massive protests at…

Victoria police officials made their presence felt outside the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on day one of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia as a few Pro-Khalistani supporters clashed with the Indian fans. The Pro-Khalistani supporters were reportedly raising anti-India slogans, thereby disrupting the marquee sporting event as visuals surfaced on social media. According to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders on Tuesday in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at NITI Aayog. The theme of the meeting was “Maintaining India’s growth momentum at a time of Global uncertainty”. In the pre-budget meeting, PM Modi highlighted that the dream of “Viksit Bharat” can be…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing some colleges and universities in Canada for allegedly being involved in the trafficking of Indian students. The Indian probe agency said that Indian students are being trafficked to the US via the Canadian border. The agency said that it is investigating several institutes out of 262 registered Canadian colleges. The colleges…

The hill stations of Shimla, Manali and others in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir have received a fresh snowfall turning the region white and bringing joy to the tourists on Christmas. However, the snowfall has led to the closure of more than 200 roads, with tourist influx growing multi-fold. More than 500 vehicles were also stranded…

As Delhi celebrates Christmas, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has used Artificial Intelligence to show Arvind Kejriwal in a Santa Claus avatar. “Delhi’s own Santa delivering gifts year-round,” the AAP captioned its post on X. The 36-second video shows Mr Kejriwal dressed as Santa as a song playing in the background describes him as “jolly old Kejriwal”.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led greetings on the 100th birth anniversary of former PM and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stalwart Atal Bihari Vajpayee, calling him the “architect of India’s transition into the 21st century that set stage for country’s economic surge”. Modi penned his thoughts on Vajpayee’s contribution to the nation in an article which was carried…

India’s aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), stated that it witnessed the highest number of traffic in the history of Indian aviation in November 2024. The Delhi airport announced November to be their busiest month yet. “Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January – November 2024 were 1464.02 lakhs as against 1382.34 lakhs during the…

Rahul Gandhi, Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, visited a vegetable market in Delhi’s Giri Nagar on Tuesday where he interacted with women who shared their struggles about soaring food prices. He shared a video of his interaction on social media while criticising the government for neglecting the middle-class budget. Sharing a video of the visit on…

Nearly two months after a controversial social media showing off the firecrackers he had bought for Diwali, a Delhi man has taken to X to complain about “unhealthy air”. Madhur Singh, known online as the Placard Guy, was shown the mirror after listing out everything that he thinks is wrong with India. “A country where instead of…

If one is planning to travel by air, they should familiarise themselves with the new hand baggage policy by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) before heading to the airport. Being unaware of these rules could lead to avoidable complications upon arrival. Due to the increasing number of passengers at pre-embarkation security checkpoints, BCAS and the…

The Madras High Court recently issued notice to the National Medical Council (NMC) and the Tamil Nadu government over a Public Interest Litigation alleging “unethical practices” and breach of World Professional Association for Transgender Health Guidelines (WPATH) protocol at the two transgender clinics in the State. A Bench of Justices SS Sundar and P Dhanabal asked NMC…

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday issued notice to NLU Consortium in response to a plea challenging the final answer key released for the Common Law Admission Test post graduate examination for the year 2025 (CLAT PG 2025). The Court also granted interim relief to the petitioner by making the selections subject to the final disposal of…

Former Indian cricketer Vinod Kambli has shared a positive health update, two days after being admitted to a Thane hospital on Saturday night as his condition reportedly deteriorated. The former left-handed batter revealed that he hopes to be discharged within a couple of days and is optimistic of coming back stronger. As per IANS, Kambli had to…

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun was issued notice to appear before police on Tuesday as part of ongoing probe into the stampede during the screening of Pushpa-2 on December 4, police sources said.The actor was asked to appear at 11 am, Chikkadpally Police Inspector Raju Naik said. Allu Arjun has earlier said he would cooperate with the…

Telecom regulator Trai on Monday amended tariff rules to mandate mobile service providers to issue a separate plan for voice calls and SMS for customers not using data. The regulator removed the cap of 90 days on special recharge coupons and extended it to up to 365 days. “…the service provider shall offer at least one Special…

A fire broke out at an apartment in a 15-storey building in Mumbai’s Bandra area in the wee hours of Tuesday, civic officials said. The blaze erupted in the flat located on the sixth floor of the Fortune Enclave building in Bandra (West) at around 1 am, a civic official said. Playback singer Shaan reportedly resides in…

The police launched an investigation and suspected Sagi Tulasi’s brother-in-law, Sridhar Varma, behind it. Since the incident, Sridhar Varma has been on the run. The police believe he may have fled to Hyderabad and a special team has been sent to nab him. In a breakthrough in the body delivered as parcel in West Godavari, the Andhra…

GST Council’s decision to raise the Goods and Services Tax on used cars from the current 12% to 18% has the pre-owned car sector worried. On December 21, the GST council announced the decision saying aligns with the council’s broader tax structure for vehicles. Under the current system, used petrol, LPG, and CNG vehicles with engine capacities…

The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea filed by former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee officer Puja Khedkar who is accused of fraudulently clearing the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh said that a prima facie case was made out about Khedkar’s acts to dupe UPSC by availing benefits…

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Benegal passed away at the age of 90 on Monday, after days of suffering from a chronic kidney-related disease. The filmmaker breathed his last at Wockhardt Hospital in Mumbai. Leaders across the party lines condoled the death of Bengal saying that the passing away of the filmmaker marked the end of the glorious chapter…

Over 64 per cent of the iconic yellow taxis in Kolkata will be off the roads by March 2025 due to the 15-year service limit imposed by the state transport department. Over 64 per cent of Kolkata’s iconic yellow taxis will be off the roads by March 2025 due to the 15-year service limit imposed by the…

Former Chief Minister Bhupesh levelled serious allegations of malpractice and corruption in recently held police recruitment and demanded CBI enquiry. Meanwhile, one suspended constable reached Raipur and staged a demonstration in front of the statue of Baba Saheb Ambedkar, Ambedkar Chowk close to Raipur District Collector Office, on Monday. Suspended Constable Sanjeev Mishra, claiming representative of Chhattisgarh…

An official said the boy celebrated his birthday two days ago and had asked his mother for a mobile phone. The mother denied due to some financial problems. A 15-year-old boy allegedly committed suicide after his mother refused to get him a mobile phone on his birthday in Maharashtra’s Sangli district, police said on Sunday. The incident…

Amit Shah had earlier accused the Congress of twisting facts and distorting his comments on Ambedkar in the Rajya Sabha, Amid the ongoing BR Ambekar row, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday lashed out at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks and alleged that he was “bitten by a rabid dog”. The Minister for Information…

Jaipur gas tanker explosion: A 20-year-old’s quick thinking saved dozens from a tanker explosion in Jaipur. Learn how he helped burn victims reach hospital. Jaipur gas tanker explosion: Shortly after an LPG tanker collided with a truck on Friday that led to a massive fire, around 30 burn victims sought refuge in a farmhouse near the Jaipur-Ajmer…

The deadline for activating the Universal Account Number (UAN) and linking bank accounts with Aadhaar to avail benefits under the Employment Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme has been extended yet again. Initially set for November 30, 2024, the deadline was first pushed to December 15, 2024, and has now been further extended to January 15, 2024. The Employees’…

India Post’s vast network, spanning 19,101 pin codes and covering 154,725 post offices in India, ensured prompt delivery—most parcels arrived within a week, and local deliveries within a city often reached their destinations the next day. On December 18, 2024, India Post arbitrarily discontinued its ‘Book Post’ service, shocking book lovers and the entire book industry. This…

After marking his debut as one of the parallel leads in the much-hyped Zoya Akhtar directorial, The Archies, in 2023, actor Mihir Ahuja shared the screen with veteran actor Anupam Kher this year in the film, Vijay 69. In an exclusive interview with Free Press Journal, the young actor opens up about the year that was, his…

Indian armed forces have now reached a stage where they hand out problem statements for startups to directly solve. Bengaluru: The Modi government has been pushing for more private sector participation in defence equipment and technology in the country, and a large part of this focus is on funding startups to plug existing gaps in the sector…

The prime minister had pledged to transform Kashi into the spiritual capital of the world, embodying its sacred legacy while rejuvenating its identity as a global center of faith and culture “Dus saal pehle aap humko Banaras ka sansad banaila, ab 10 saal baad Banaras humke Banarasi bana de leb”— these words, spoken in the Banarasi dialect…

The GST Council inter-alia made several recommendations relating to changes in GST tax rates. 55th GST Council Meeting Recommendations: The GST Council has made several key recommendations aimed at simplifying and reducing the tax burden in specific areas. The 55th GST Council met under the Chairpersonship of Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman in…

India will fly living biological material from plants such as spinach, cowpea, and gut bacteria – three different experiments are being planned to be flown onboard the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-4 (POEM-4) India for the very first time is flying biological experiments into space using a homegrown rocket. The next launch of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle…

The video showed the man trying to defend himself, but couldn’t save himself from the repeated blows dealt by his attackers. A video has gone viral showing a man being tortured by a group of three bullies inside a college campus in Bihar. They thrashed the victim with a stick and a belt, and made him do…

The incident occurred in Mohali’s Sohana village on Saturday evening. A body was recovered on Sunday morning from the site where a multi-storey building collapsed in the Sohana village of Punjab’s Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) district. With this, the death toll in the incident rose to two. #WATCH | Punjab: Another body recovered from the site…

Radheshyam Chaudhary was crying for help as he struggled down the road. But instead of helping, most bystanders just made videos, said brother. A motor mechanic reportedly walked 600 metres while being engulfed in flames while seeking help after a gas tanker explosion on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday. Radheshyam Chaudhary, 32, was a motor mechanic with…

Some parts of Rajasthan also experienced intense cold wave conditions, with Karauli recording the lowest temperature at 4.5 degree Celsius on Sunday. The 40-day-long period known as Chillai Kalan, marking the harshest phase of winter in Kashmir, commenced on Saturday with an unprecedented cold spell. According to the meteorological department, Srinagar experienced its coldest December night in…

Jaishankar was conferred the 27th SIES Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswati National Eminence Award. The awards are given in four fields – Public Leadership, Community Leadership, Human endeavour, Science and Technology and Social Leadership – with primacy on spiritualism. Asserting that New Delhi will do whatever is right in the national interest and for the global good, External Affairs…

Man Accidentally Drops iPhone In Temple Box. Why He Won’t Get It Back In an incident that has left many surprised, a devotee accidentally dropped his mobile phone while making donation, however, the authorities have refused to return it saying that it has now become a temple property. A devotee, at Sri Kandaswamy temple in Thiruporur, accidentally…

A massive fire broke out in a building in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on Saturday. A massive fire broke out in a building in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla on Saturday. The blaze erupted in the Krishna Nagar of the district. The entire building also collapsed due to the fire. After receiving the information, fire tenders reached the spot. Senior…

The shocking accident occurred when the driver lost control of the speeding vehicle while navigating a turn. The car flipped multiple times before landing upside down in front of a car showroom, leaving onlookers in disbelief. Five individuals miraculously walked away unscathed after their SUV flipped over eight times and overturned on Bikaner Road in Rajasthan’s Nagaur…

Inaugurating the Civil Service Meet-2024 of MP IAS Association, Yadav said Singh, despite his stellar career as RBI governor, Union finance minister and PM as well as possessing multiple educational degrees, was not aware that bank accounts can be opened with zero balance. Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday took a swipe at former…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday will travel to Kuwait on a two-day visit, the first by an Indian premier in more than four decades. The last prime ministerial visit from the Indian side to Kuwait was 43 years ago. The late former premier Indira Gandhi visited Kuwait in 1981, while then vice president Hamid Ansari visited…

The Lok Sabha faced significant disruptions during the Winter Session of Parliament, with 65 hours lost in the third session alone and over 70 hours lost cumulatively across all three sessions. Beginning on November 25, the session concluded abruptly today after being adjourned sine die, following ongoing protests by Opposition MPs over a scuffle that occurred on…

A couple from Kapu village in Chhattisgarh have made headlines for their unusual gesture while getting married. Reportedly, instead of following the traditional rituals of their community, they decided to tie the knot by taking an oath on the Indian Constitution. According to the Times of India (TOI), the couple bypassed traditional rituals like “Sath pheras” and…

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two persons – R S Jain and R K Jain alias Kalia – who are alleged to be a member of a gold smuggling syndicate. What makes the action interesting is the fact that R S Jain was the DRI’s informant, but apparently used to double-cross the agency. His…

As many as 12 people have been killed and 35 injured in a massive fire accident that took place on Jaipur Ajmer highway when a tanker filled with LPG collided with a truck and exploded on Friday morning. As per official the tanker filled with LPG was coming from Ajmer to Jaipur. At around 5.30 in the…

Around 52 kg of gold and bundles of money were recovered in an abandoned car in Mendori, Madhya Pradesh. The value of the gold is being told to be around 42 crores while 10 crores cash has also been seized. The car was discovered in Mendori in Ratibad area by the Bhopal Police and Income Tax department.…

It is not unusual for couples to argue over naming their baby, but it rarely ends up in court. But a couple from India’s southern state of Karnataka found themselves needing the courts to intervene following a three year fight over their son’s name. In fact, the fight had got so nasty the couple were seeking a…

The defence relationship between India and the United States is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, the Pentagon has said amidst the transition from the Joe Biden administration to that of President-elect Donald Trump. “The US-India defence relationship stands on its own. It is accelerating and advancing in terrific and exciting ways, both as it…

The Mi-17V5 crash in which India’s first chief of defence staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat was killed along with 13 others three years ago took place because of human error, according to data published in the latest report of the Parliamentary standing committee on defence. To be sure, the Indian Air Force revealed in January 2022 that…

Mumbai’s Colaba Police have written to the Indian Navy and the Maharashtra Maritime Board, seeking detailed information about the accident in the Arabian Sea between a ferry and a naval boat that killed 14. Earlier this week, an Indian Navy boat conducting trial lost control and crashed into a ferry boat on its way to Elephanta island,…

Seven people died and over 35 others were injured after a truck carrying chemical collided with other trucks and caught fire in front of a petrol pump on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway on Friday morning, police said. The incident that took place Bhankrota area resulted in dozens of vehicles catching fire. According to preliminary information, the truck that…