Bengaluru, Nov 28 (UNI) The visit of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar to New Delhi has sparked fresh speculation about a possible Cabinet reshuffle in the state. As the two Congress leaders continue their discussions in the national capital, several party figures in the state have weighed in on the ongoing talks about changes in the Cabinet. Senior Congress leader Satish Jarkiholi commented on the ongoing talks about a possible Cabinet reshuffle, saying, "...Read More
The deep depression over the Southwest Bay of Bengal remained practically stationary about 100 km east-northeast of Trincomalee and it will intensify into a cyclonic storm in the next 12 hours, the Regional Meteorological Centre, Chennai said. The Indian Navy has activated a comprehensive disaster response plan as Cyclone Fengal intensifies in the Bay of Bengal, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu's coastal areas. As per RMC Chennai, orange alert for very heavy rains is likley to occur at isolated pla...Read More
After a six-month hiatus, the hearing for the state government's Dearness Allowance (DA) case is scheduled to resume in the Supreme Court. Questions are arising about the duration of these proceedings. DA Case Hearing The DA case hearing in the Supreme Court may take place in 2025. This will be the 14th hearing of the case after a 6-month gap. The last hearing of the DA case in the Supreme Court took place in July of this year. State Govt. Employees' Hope State government employees h...Read More
New Delhi: Both houses of the parliament were suspended temporarily on Thursday within minutes of opening as opposition lawmakers disrupted proceedings for the third day this week seeking a discussion on allegations against the Adani Group. U.S. authorities have accused Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani and managing director of Adani Green, Vneet S. Jaain, of being part of a scheme to pay bribes of $265 million to secure Indian solar power supply contracts, and misleading U.S. investors du...Read More
To identify those involved in the incident, the police on Wednesday released posters featuring 45 suspects based on CCTV footage The police have made another arrest in connection with the violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, bringing the total number of arrests to 28. The latest arrest, made late Wednesday night, pertains to a breach of peace during the unrest. The arrested accused is identified as Farhat, 54, a resident of Chaudhary Sarai, Sambhal. Security measures have been strengthened, an...Read More
PUDUCHERRY: With the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) heavy rain forecast for Puducherry, the UT government has ramped up its preparedness to mitigate the impact, including uninterrupted electricity and drinking water supplies, evacuating residents from low-lying areas, and setting up relief camps. Puducherry experienced 7.69 cm of rainfall Karaikal received 9.6 cm of rainfall in the past 24 hours. After visiting several areas in the UT to assess the situation, Chief Minister N Rangasam...Read More
CUDDALORE: Cyclone Fengal has led to heavy rainfall and disrupted normal life in Cuddalore, with rough seas and waves rising over 10 feet on the coast, significantly higher than the usual 2 feet. Coastal areas, including Thazhanguda, Devanampattinam, Singarathoppu, and Sothikuppam, are affected. The district recorded an average rainfall of 5.23 cm from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, and the downpour continued on Wednesday. Educational institutions remained closed following an order by Co...Read More
NEW DELHI: A day after a court in Ajmer issued notices in a civil suit claiming that there is a Shiva temple in the dargah of Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti, Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Thursday termed the development as "worrisome" and wondered where the country was being taken for political dividends. A local court in Ajmer on Wednesday directed that notice be issued to three parties in a civil suit which claims there is a Shiva temple in the dargah, the plaintiff's advocate said. In a post ...Read More
Shinde accepts BJP's decision, likely to receive key ministries Shinde has agreed to BJP's decision to make a Chief Minister from its ranks. He is expected to be given important portfolios like Urban Development, Public Works Department, and Water Resources. Sources also say that two Deputy Chief Ministers will be appointed, one each from Shiv Sena and NCP. Pawar has told his party leaders that the swearing-in ceremony could take place this weekend. Despite initial resistance, Shinde announced...Read More
Is 'Bridgerton' season 4 releasing in Valentine's week 2026? Here's what we knowKundali Bhagya fame Sanjay Gagnani and wife Poonam celebrate 3rd wedding anniversary; the latter says, "Here's to many more by your side"Google Chat introduces audio 'Huddles' powered by Meet: Here's what it isAmid divorce rumours, 'Aishwarya Rai' turns heads in Dubai with elegant look and new hairstylePrithvi Shaw's story a case study in Indian cricket: Pravin AmreIt's not acceptable that Pakistan play in India, and...Read More
Mr. Rana's daughter-in-law, Sumbul Rana, had contested the Meerapur Assembly by-election as a Samajwadi Party candidate but was defeated by BJP's Mithlesh Pal Former Member of Parliament Kadir Rana was granted bail in two separate cases of alleged violation of the Model Code of Conduct during the Meerapur Assembly by-election, his lawyer said. Mr. Rana appeared before the Special MP/MLA Court in Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday (November 27, 2024) where the presiding officer, Devender Singh Fauzdar,...Read More
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stated that the army has shifted Jammu and Kashmir's focus from "terrorism to tourism" while working towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047.' He emphasized the army's contribution to national security, development, and disaster relief, highlighting its role in achieving a "Progressive" and "Peaceful" India.Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi said that while moving towards the goal of 'Viksit Bharat 2047,' the army has been able to transform the idea...Read More
The police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have accelerated their investigation into the violence that erupted in the area. According to reports, over 100 stone-pelters have been identified through footage from mobile phones, CCTV, and drones, with 27 suspects already arrested, including some minors. The police are focusing on several angles in their investigation. One key area of inquiry is who prompted the crowd to gather near the Jama Masjid on the day of the violence. They are also examining mobi...Read More
The police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have accelerated their investigation into the violence that erupted in the area. According to reports, over 100 stone-pelters have been identified through footage from mobile phones, CCTV, and drones, with 27 suspects already arrested, including some minors. The police are focusing on several angles in their investigation. One key area of inquiry is who prompted the crowd to gather near the Jama Masjid on the day of the violence. They are also examining mobi...Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is currently conducting raids across 22 locations in 6 states in connection with a human trafficking case. The operation is part of an investigation into an international human trafficking racket, with potential foreign involvement. According to reports, several people from Bihar's Gopalganj district were lured under the pretext of overseas jobs, only to be trafficked into fake call centers where they were forced to work on cyber fraud schemes. The NIA sus...Read More
In a bid to strengthen law and order, Manipur authorities have installed 134 checkpoints across the state, encompassing hill and valley districts. The move comes amidst ongoing unrest and efforts to curb unlawful activities. Security forces have intensified operations, conducting area domination and search drives in vulnerable regions. These efforts led to the recovery of weapons, including AK-series rifles, mortars, ammunition, and explosives, as well as the detention of over 1,200 individuals ...Read More
Srinagar- In a significant move to combat drug abuse, Police in Anantnag on Wednesday said to have attached property worth Rs 2 crores under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, reinforcing their ongoing efforts against drug peddling networks. "Police in Srigufwara, Anantnag seized a double-storied residential house along with one Kanal of land, valued at ₹2 crore, belonging to Mohammad Amin Malik son of Ghulam Rasool Malik, a resident of Kanalwan. Malik, a habitual offend...Read More
Srinagar: The minimum temperature has plummeted and settled below freezing point across Kashmir with many of the stations including Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir recording the season's coldest night. According to the news agency -- Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the night temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.1 degree Celsius. Shopian was the coldest in Kashmir as the mercury plummeted and settled at minus 5.5 degree Celsius. Pahalgam, a famous tourist destination, reco...Read More
Guwahati: A group of intellectuals and prominent citizens met the officials of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala and demanded the immediate release of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari in Bangladesh. Various other organisations also organised protest rallies and demonstrations against the arrest of Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari. The intellectuals under the banner of 'Forum for Protection of Minorities in Bangladesh' urged the Bangladesh caretaker go...Read More
Condemning the remarks made by Udupi Pejawar Mutt seer Vishwaprasanna Tirtha Swami to replace the Indian Constitution with Manusmriti, the members of Dalit Sangharsha Samiti said that those opposing the Indian Constitution can leave the nation. "The seer had revealed the hidden agenda of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and those opposing the Indian Constitution can leave the nation," said Arjun Bhadre, State convener of Dalit Sangharsh Samiti, on Wednesday at a press conference. Mr. Bhad...Read More
Ghaziabad: Two persons were killed in two accidents on Tuesday night. While a man returning from Ghaziabad after supplying milk died in Dadri, a 32-year-old man lost his life, and another was seriously injured after a truck rammed their bike near Knowledge Park. Ranjit, a Chithaira resident, was returning home when an unknown vehicle rammed his motorcycle, police said. "The accident happened on GT Road near the telephone exchange. A passerby informed the police. A team immediately rushed to th...Read More
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire brought temporary peace to the Middle East but heightened despair for Palestinians in Gaza. As hostages remain and destruction persists, the conflict's humanitarian toll deepens. Israel's focus returns to Gaza, intensifying a battle that displaced thousands, driven by longstanding demands. Hope for peace remains elusive. The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has brought relief to many in the Middle East, marking a significant step towards regional peac...Read More
A deep depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal is predicted to escalate into a cyclonic storm, posing a threat to Tamil Nadu. The Indian Coast Guard is actively coordinating with state agencies to safeguard seafarers, issuing advisories for fishing boats to return to safer harbors. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports the depression moving north-northwest at a slow pace, and it was centered at 8.9°N latitude and 82.1°E longitude as of November 27. The storm is expected to intensi...Read More
Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's wife, has emerged as a key figure in Pakistan's political turmoil, leading protests for his release and solidifying her role as a prominent PTI leader. Pakistan is witnessing massive unrest as tens of thousands of supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan defied government-imposed lockdowns and violent police opposition to demand his release. Standing at the heart of one of the largest protests in Pakistan's history is Bushra Bibi, Khan's third wife and a key figu...Read More
The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) clarified its detachment from withdrawn petitions challenging the reduction of SKM President Prem Singh Tamang's disqualification. The Election Commission lessened his disqualification from six years to one in 2019, enabling his election. SDF claims no resolution was passed supporting the withdrawal. The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has officially disowned any involvement in the recent withdrawal of petitions from the Supreme Court, which questioned the reduct...Read More
President Joe Biden announced renewed efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, aiming for the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. This comes as a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon raises hopes for similar peace in Gaza. President Joe Biden announced that the United States will intensify efforts with regional allies to secure a Gaza ceasefire, which would include the release of hostages and the removal of Hamas from power. His comments on X (formerly...Read More
In a historic ruling, Hong Kong's highest court upheld inheritance and public housing benefits for same-sex married couples, a decision that marks a major stride in the fight for gay rights in the region. Although Hong Kong does not recognize same-sex marriage, the verdict, reported by The New York Times, resolves two protracted legal disputes involving couples married overseas. One case involved Nick Infinger, who wed his husband in Canada. Their application for public housing in Hong Kong was...Read More
Washington [US], November 27 (ANI): Former One Direction star Liam Payne's family is taking legal action and it has informed that they could bring private criminal action against anyone who contributed to his death, reported Page Six. Lawyers for Liam Payne's family were in court in Argentina on Tuesday. Page Six has obtained papers indicating that music industry veteran lawyer Richard Bray, operating on behalf of the family, has transferred his legal interests to a local law company in Buenos...Read More
Child marriages in India halved from 47.4 % to 23.3 % in 2019-21 since the introduction of the Prevention of Child Marriage Act in 2006, Union Women and Child Development Minister Annapurna Devi said New Delhi on Wednesday (November 27, 2024). The Minister said that around two lakh child marriages had been prevented in the past one year, even as one in five girls in India is married before reaching the legal age of 18 years. Child betrothals are a ploy to evade punishment: Supreme Court Recen...Read More
Some Panchamasali community leaders have distanced themselves from the Panchamasali reservation agitation committee's plans to lay siege to the Suvarna Soudha during the winter session as part of its on going agitation, saying it is being politicised. Congress MLA Vijayanand Kashappanavar told reporters in Bagalkot on Wednesday that he was upset with Basava Jaya Mruthyunjaya Swami, honourary president of the committee, who, he alleged, had made it a one-party movement. "He seems to have made it...Read More