Delhi HC to pronounce verdict on anticipatory bail plea of ex-IAS trainee officer Puja Khedkar
The Delhi High Court is slated to deliver its judgment on Monday regarding the anticipatory bail plea of sacked Maharashtra cadre probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, who is accused of submitting false OBC and PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) certificates and fraudulently availing
Turkish FM, new Syrian leadership vow to strengthen ties after talks
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham Commander Ahmed al-Sharaa and visiting Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held talks during which both sides vowed to strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking at a joint press conference following their meeting on Sunday, Fidan expressed optimism for a “brighter future” for
Nitish Kumar to kickstart Pragati Yatra from West Champaran today
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will start the Pragati Yatra from Bagaha in West Champaran on Monday. Preparations for the Yatra have been completed. The Chief Minister is believed to be aiming to showcase his development efforts in the state through this Yatra. Around
Denzel Washington gets baptized and receives a minister’s license
After stating that religion is “not fashionable” in Hollywood, two-time Academy Award winner actor Denzel Washington has been baptized and become a minister. The star was baptized, receiving a certificate of baptism as well as a minister’s license, which means he can later
Google ‘strongly disagrees’ with US DoJ’s lawsuit, files remedies proposal
Criticizing the US Department of Justice (DoJ) lawsuit and its “overbroad proposal,” Google on Monday said that before it appeals in court, the company has filed its own remedies proposal based on the actual findings in the court’s decision. Stressing that the company
Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes 71,000 appointment letters to new recruits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed over 71,000 appointment letters to newly recruited individuals via video conferencing on Monday. The event was part of the Centre’s Rozgar Mela initiative, aimed at empowering youth through job creation and fostering meaningful participation in nation-building. Addressing the
South Korea: Police analysing Yoon’s phone records in martial law probe
South Korea’s police are analysing President Yoon Suk Yeol’s personal phone records as part of their investigation into his failed declaration of martial law earlier this month, officials said. The police special investigation team handling the case is examining the records for conversations
Putin meets Slovak PM Robert Fico; discusses transit of Russian gas
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was on a working visit to Moscow, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. The meeting, which had been planned several days in advance, was a one-on-one discussion between the two leaders, Peskov
PM Modi to begin historic Kuwait visit today; focus on labour, bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a landmark two-day visit to Kuwait on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the Gulf nation in 43 years. The trip, undertaken at the invitation of the Emir of
Canadian prime minister reshuffles cabinet
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced changes to his cabinet. According to a list issued by the prime minister’s office, eight new ministers were added and four ministers’ roles were changed. With the changes, the cabinet retains a total of 38 ministers, in
US finalises $4.7 billion in CHIPS Act subsidy to Samsung
The US Commerce Department has awarded Samsung Electronics up to $4.745 billion in direct funding to support the South Korean tech giant’s chipmaking investment in central Texas, as it strives to strengthen domestic semiconductor production. The announcement came after the department announced a
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar brings peace through meditation to UN headquarters consumed by global turmoil
Eighteen minutes of tranquility descended on the world organisation’s headquarters consumed by global turmoil as Sri Sri Ravi Shankar led a meditation session as a path to peace at the United Nations. At that very moment on Friday, the Security Council down the
BSP to hold nationwide protest on Dec 24 over Home Minister’s remarks on Ambedkar
The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has announced a nationwide agitation on December 24 to protest against Home Minister Amit Shah’s controversial remarks about Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar in Parliament, which they claim disrespected the architect of India’s Constitution. In a series of posts
Dwayne Johnson surprises his daughters with painted toenails
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson has revealed his younger daughters’ adorable reaction after he surprised them with painted toenails. The actor posted a hilarious video on Instagram of his morning spent with his mother Ata, his wife Lauren Hashian, and their two daughters, Jasmine,
Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ event at the UN Trusteeship Council.
BJP Chikkamagaluru president, party workers protesting CT Ravi’s arrest booked
Karnataka police have booked an FIR against Chikkamagaluru District BJP President Devaraja Shetty and more than 100 workers who were protesting the arrest of BJP MLC C.T. Ravi over alleged derogatory remarks against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar, sources said on Saturday. Ravi, who was
Department of Justice case against Adani ‘flimsy, baseless’: Mahesh Jethmalani on US attorney’s resignation
The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials in an alleged bribery case is “extremely flimsy,” senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani said on Friday, as Breon Peace, the US Attorney behind the case, announced his resignation. According to reports, Brooklyn US
HM Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of BJP headquarters in Tripura on Dec 22
Union Home Minister and former BJP national President Amit Shah will lay the foundation stone of the Tripura state head office of the ruling BJP on December 22, a party leader said here on Friday. A BJP leader mentioned that Shah would lay
India and China discuss resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, border peace during NSA Doval’s Beijing visit
India and China on Wednesday decided to give “positive directions” for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade, during National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval’s visit to Beijing. This was
US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it unless it gives up its Chinese ownership. The court fast-tracked the appeal, setting a hearing for January 9, just 10 days