Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal staged a protest demanding minority rights protection in Bangladesh. The demonstration called for safety for minorities amidst alleged fundamentalist activities. Participants, including Conservative Party candidate Neil Obermann, expressed solidarity against hate, urging people to voice against the interim Bangladeshi government's actions. Bangladeshi Hindus in Montreal, Canada, rallied on Tuesday to show support for ISKCON Bangladesh, urging the Government to a...Read More
Haveri: Former Chief Minister and MP Basavaraj Bommai has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to release the pending funds from the Rs 300 crore sanctioned during the BJP government's tenure for the Shiggaon-Savanur Assembly constituency. He has sought the prompt release of these funds to resume stalled developmental projects in the region. In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister, he congratulated him and his party on their recent victory in the Shiggaon-Savanur Assembly by-election. Highli...Read More
New Delhi- India is set to seal the proposed procurement of 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three additional Scorpene submarines soon, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Monday. At a media briefing ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Tripathi also said that the government's approval for two SSNs (nuclear-powered submarines) indicated its faith in the country's indigenous capabilities to build such boats. The Navy chief also said that 62 ships and a submarine are currently under constructi...Read More
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the federal budget for 2025 and the planned period of 2026-2027, with a significant 25 per cent increase in military spending compared to the previous year and a special focus on the development of transport corridors Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the federal budget for 2025 and the planned period of 2026-2027, with a significant 25 per cent increase in military spending compared to the previous year and a special focus on the develo...Read More
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has concluded that the original architectural form of the historic Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been irretrievably altered due to extensive renovations and reconstructions over time. The mosque, believed to date back to the Delhi Sultanate period, has undergone significant changes that obscure its original design and historical essence, according to an ASI report submitted to authorities. Constructed during the reign of Ibrahim Lodhi in the...Read More
Bardhan suffered severe head injuries and died in the hospital.Source : X@siddaramaiah An IPS officer died in a road accident while he was on his way to take up his first posting in Karnataka's Hassan district, police said on Monday. The 26-year-old, Harsh Bardhan, was a 2023-batch IPS officer of the Karnataka cadre and hailed from Madhya Pradesh. He was going to Hassan to report for duty as a probationary Assistant Superintendent of Police in Holenarasipur on Sunday when the tyre of the polic...Read More
Renowned educationalist Avadh Ojha is likely to join AAP today, December 2, 2024, in the presence of AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal and may contest Delhi elections scheduled in February. According to the reports, the joining will be held at 12 pm in Delhi. On December 1, the party announced that the party would make a big announcement on Monday via social media handle. Since then, speculations about Ojha's potential entry into the party have been rife on social media. Avadh Ojha is among the mos...Read More
Romania's Social Democrats secured the most votes in parliamentary elections, countering a growing far-right movement. The PSD faces a fragmented political landscape, budgetary challenges, and social divisions. With potential pro-Russian influences emerging, coalition talks remain crucial for Romania's future political trajectory. Romania's ruling Social Democrats (PSD) emerged victorious in the latest parliamentary elections, as they successfully opposed a surging far-right faction threatening...Read More
Jerusalem: Israel's military confirmed that it had carried out several strikes in Lebanon over the past two days, describing the actions as efforts to "thwart" violations of the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah. In a statement, the military said that it had targeted a church used by Hezbollah militants. According to the statement, the militants -- identified by the Israeli side as members of Hezbollah's Khiam ground defence, anti-tank missile, and artillery units -- had reportedly fired at Is...Read More
Kolkata: Trinamool Congress, on Monday, will move a motion in the West Bengal Assembly opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Bill which is currently under consideration by the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC). Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is expected to participate in the debate on the motion to be brought on the sixth day of the ongoing winter session. The session is scheduled to be continued till December 10. Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari has already advised the...Read More
Ramallah: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli army fire in Jenin, the northern West Bank, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. The Ministry said on Sunday in a press statement that the four victims, whose identities were still unknown, died during an "occupation assault" on the town of Sir, southeast of Jenin as reported by Xinhua news agency. Jenin Governor Kamal Abu Rab told Xinhua that the victims' identities could not be confirmed due to the severe damage and charring of thei...Read More
For the second consecutive day on Monday (December 2, 2024), Delhi's air quality showed a slight improvement although it remained in the 'poor' category with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 273 in the morning. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's 24-hour average AQI on Sunday stood at 285, an improvement to the 'poor' category and a welcome relief following 32 consecutive days of 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality (AQI over 400). The city's air quality was last reco...Read More
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned till 12 noon on Monday amid protests by opposition members over the Adani indictment row, recent violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal and other issues. As soon as the lower House met after the weekend break, many opposition members, including those from the Congress, were on their feet, raising the indictment of industrialist Gautam Adani in a US court on bribery charges, among other issues. Some members were in the Well of the Hou...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to watch The Sabarmati Report at 4 PM today at the Balyogi Auditorium in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to watch The Sabarmati Report at 4 PM today at the Balyogi Auditorium in Delhi. The film, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, explores the tragic events surrounding the 2002 Godhra train coach-burning incident. This film has gained significant attention from political figures across the country. The Sabarmati Report, which als...Read More
Maharashtra CM 2024 Live Updates: Shinde is likely to hold meetings today with BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP leader Ajit Pawar Maharashtra New CM 2024 Live Updates: After more than a week of suspense and speculations, the Mahayuti government may finally announce its choice for Chief Minister today following a massive victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections by the BJP-led alliance parties. Outgoing Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who returned to Thane on Sunday evening af...Read More
RSS chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat has reignited Indias population debate, urging families to have at least three children to ensure societal survival. Speaking in Nagpur, Bhagwat cited demographic studies to justify his appeal, warning that a fertility rate below 2.1 could lead to the extinction of communities. "A decline in population is a serious concern. Demographic studies reveal that societies with fertility rates below 2.1 face extinction, often without any external threats, Many languages and c...Read More
The weather body also issued an orange alert for Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur and Palakkad. India Meteorological Department (IMD) revised its earlier alert issued in Kerala to red for four districts in the state, forecasting extremely heavy rains on December 2. According to the weather forecaster, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad and Kannur are expected to experience extremely heavy rainfall on Monday. Though the weather agency earlier placed Kottayam and Pathanamthitta under an "orange" alert t...Read More
New Delhi, November 29: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Sambahl trial court not to pass any order related to the survey of a Mughal-era mosque while directing the Uttar Pradesh government to maintain peace and harmony in the violence-hit town. A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Sanjay Kumar ordered the Allahabad High Court to take up the plea of the Muslim side within three working days of its filing. "We hope and trust that the trial court will not proceed with the matter...Read More
Marking her debut as a Lok Sabha member, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath on Thursday during Parliament's winter session. Representing Wayanad, she chose to wear a Kasavu saree, paying tribute to Kerala's unique cultural identity. Her choice of attire combined elegance with tradition, resonating with her constituency's heritage. What is a Kasavu Saree? The Kasavu saree, a hallmark of Kerala's culture, is known for its pristine white or cream base adorned with a golden border. Th...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Amid continued protests by Opposition over alleged corruption case against Adani group and other issues, Rajya Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday. Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar adjourned the Upper House till 11 AM on Monday (2nd December, 2025). Today was the fourth day of the ongoing Winter Session, when the House proceedings were stalled. Responding to Opposition members' demand to have discussion on Adani and other issues by suspending the scheduled p...Read More
Beijing [China], November 29 (ANI): China's defence ministry announced that a high-ranking military official has been suspended and is under investigation for corruption, as President Xi Jinping expands his extensive crackdown on senior members of the country's military, CNN reported. Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the influential Central Military Commission (CMC), China's highest military authority chaired by Xi, is being investigated for "serious violations of discipline"--a term often used to...Read More
ROORKEE: Residents of Roorkee's Krishna Nagar Colony protested against persistent waterlogging on Lane 20 by putting up "On Sale" notices outside their houses and shops on Thursday. The road, which is around 60-foot-wide and connects around a dozen villages, has been plagued by waterlogging over a half-kilometre stretch for years due to the lack of a proper drainage system. Protesters announced a boycott of the upcoming urban local body (ULB) elections, accusing politicians of making "grand pr...Read More
CHENNAI: The AIADMK leadership announced a token fast on December 3 in front of the Tiruppur Corporation office, demanding that the urban local body reverse its decision to hike property and various other taxes, as well as fix an 18% GST on the rental of commercial establishments. The hunger protest would also condemn the "anti-people" DMK regime for backing the Tiruppur Corporation's decision to hike the taxes and for the arrest of AIADMK councillors who were protesting in a democratic manner a...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 on Saturday at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. According to the statement of the Prime Minister's office (PMO), the three-day conference, beginning on Friday (Nov 29 to Dec 1 ) will include deliberations on critical components of national security, including counterterrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security,...Read More
Bhopal: More than 30 people sustained burn injuries during a 'mashaal' (flaming torch) procession in the Malwa-Nimar region in Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa district. The incident occurred at Ghantaghar Chowk late Thursday night where more than 250 people, including women and children, assembled to participate in the procession. As soon as the procession concluded, the participants gathered at Ghantaghar Chowk holding 'mashaals' in their hands. The fire broke out after some of the 'mashaals' fell o...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 on Saturday at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. According to the statement of the Prime Minister's office (PMO), the three-day conference, beginning on Friday (Nov 29 to Dec 1 ) will include deliberations on critical components of national security, including counterterrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security,...Read More
India remains engaged with Canada to ensure safety of its diplomats India lodged a strong protest with Canada after learning that Indian consulate officials in Vancouver were subjected to audio and video surveillance and had their private communications intercepted, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh told the Rajya Sabha. Singh, responding to a query about surveillance of Indian diplomats in the Upper House on Thursday, said, "Recently, consular officials at the Indian ...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the All India Conference of Director Generals and Inspector Generals of Police 2024 on Saturday at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. According to the statement of the Prime Minister's office (PMO), the three-day conference, beginning on Friday (Nov 29 to Dec 1 ) will include deliberations on critical components of national security, including counterterrorism, left-wing extremism, coastal security,...Read More
As Many As 60 Proclaimed Offenders Arrested In Past 3.5 Months: Ssp Khakh Continuing its relentless crackdown on absconding criminals, the Jalandhar Rural Police have apprehended two more Proclaimed Offenders (POs) as part of an ongoing special drive. With these arrests, the total number of POs nabbed in the past three and a half months has reached 60, reflecting the police's commitment to bringing fugitives to justice. The arrested individuals have been identified as Vijay Kumar, a resident o...Read More
Iran plans to significantly expand its uranium enrichment capacity, raising proliferation concerns despite claims of peaceful intent Iran has informed the UN nuclear watchdog that it plans to install more than 6,000 extra uranium-enriching centrifuges at its enrichment plants and bring more of those already in place online, a confidential report by the watchdog said on Thursday. The International Atomic Energy Agency report seen by Reuters details what Iran meant when it said it would add thou...Read More