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
Sources said during the crucial Mahayuti leaders' meeting in New Delhi on Thursday night, Maharashtra's caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde sought 12 ministerial berths for his party It's been six days since the Maharashtra assembly election results were declared and the Mahayuti alliance emerged victorious, but suspense over the new head of the state and fresh cabinet minister is not over yet. Sources have said that the key alliance leaders will finalise a list and fly to Delhi on Monday to...Read More
"If you behave in this manner, I will not allow you to raise points on issues in future. I had always believed in giving you the space and you must reciprocate," the Speaker said to the BJP members.The BJP legislators then walked out of the House. Chief Whip of BJP Shankar Ghosh told PTI: "We wanted to bring an adjournment motion. Everyone must be aware of how attacks at puja pandals took place in Metiabruz, Falakata during Durga Puja and Lakshmi Puja and at Beldanga during Kartik Puja. The situ...Read More
Russian drone attacks injured eight and damaged buildings in Kyiv and Odesa. Ukraine's air force downed many of the 132 drones launched overnight. Increased drone warfare marks significant territorial gains for Russia. Emergency services reported extensive damage in several Kyiv districts. In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russian drone attacks on Ukraine have injured at least eight people and caused widespread damage to residential buildings in Kyiv and the Odesa region. These attack...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
The damaged Hanuman statue lying on the ground in the Birbhum temple.Source : X@SuvenduWB Amid the purported violence against Hindus in Bangladesh, a Hanuman Temple in Bengal's Birbhum district was allegedly vandalised on Thursday night. Sharing a video of the vandalism, West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari slammed the Mamata Banerjee government for alleged "inaction" against "anti-Hindu" miscreants. The video showed the idol of Lord Hanuman on the ground with pieces of it scatter...Read More
China's military faces another crackdown as Admiral Miao Hua is investigated for corruption, expanding President Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign targeting the military elite. The move comes amidst efforts to strengthen the People's Liberation Army amid regional territorial tensions. China's defense ministry has announced that Admiral Miao Hua, a senior military official and member of the Central Military Commission (CMC), is under investigation for corruption. This move marks the latest...Read More
On December 7, Ghanaians will elect a new president and parliament, with contenders including former President John Mahama and Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia. Investors are keen to see if the winner will uphold economic reforms and effectively handle Ghana's debt challenges under the existing IMF program. Ghanaians are set to vote on December 7 in a tightly watched election, as key candidates vie to replace President Nana Akufo-Addo. Former president John Mahama and Vice President Mahamudu B...Read More
Odisha witnessed light showers on Friday as a deep depression formed over the southwest Bay of Bengal. Bhubaneswar, gearing up for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, saw drizzles and a massive cloud cover linked to the weather system developing along the coasts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted light rain in districts including Balasore, Bhadrak, and Cuttack up to 8:30 am on Saturday. The deep depression moved north-northwest at approximately 7 kmph over six hours and wa...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Odisha for three days from Friday (November 29, 2024), during which they will attend the All India DGP/IGP Conference starting here later in the day. Ahead of his tour, the Prime Minister in a series of X posts said, "Senior police officers from all over India will take part in this (DGP/IGP) conference. There will be extensive deliberations on enhancing India's internal security apparatus. Different aspects...Read More
A day after a blast in Delhi's Prashant Vihar, a private school in Rohini received a bomb threat via email on Friday, PTI reported, citing Delhi Fire Service officials. However, the officials stated that the threat was later declared a hoax following a thorough search of the school campus. An official said that the school informed the police immediately after they received the bomb threat. He stated that a call was received from the police regarding the bomb threat email at 10.57 am and a tea...Read More
Both accused were arrested on Sunday and presented in the Dehra court on Monday. If you are a livestock owner, you need to be cautious, as your animals might be at risk of being stolen. This isn't just speculation as recent incidents suggest that even animals are no longer safe from thieves. A strange case has emerged from Khundian in Kangra district, where thieves stole three goats and fled. The matter eventually reached the police. Surinder Kumar, the head constable of Khundian Police, was i...Read More
Live Parliament Winter Session 2024: Amit Shah to move Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill 2024 in Lok Sabha Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to resume at 11 am today after they were adjourned on Thursday for the third day in a row. The Winter Session of Parliament began on November 25 and is expected to conclude on December 20. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned amid massive protests by the opposition on the Adani row and the Sambhal violence, among other issues, which the ...Read More
In her new memoir Freedom, Merkel shared that, knowing Putin occasionally brought his dog to meetings with foreign leaders, she had asked an aide the previous year to request that Koni not be present during her encounters with him, as she had a fear of dogs. When they met in Moscow in 2006, Merkel said Putin honoured her request but gave her a large stuffed dog, joking that it didn't bite. However, during their encounter in Sochi the following year, the large dog roamed the room and approached ...Read More
After wishing everyone, including"Radical Left Lunatics," Happy Thanksgiving in a raging social media update, Donald Trump dug up an old edited Turkey Day meme from his son's digital archive. Three years ago, Donald Trump Jr shared a bizarre, refurbished version of a famous scene from the movie National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." The president-elect's eldest son's SNS update came with the cheeky caption: "You're welcome. Happy Thanksgiving." The clip features his father jumping out of a tur...Read More
The RSS and the BJP have patched up after the general elections debacle and the Sangh's cadre has worked tirelessly in Haryana and Maharashtra, holding thousands of meetings seeking votes for the party. It has specifically worked on wooing back a section of SC-ST and lower OBC voters, who had switched to the INDIA bloc during the general elections on the "change of constitution" and "end of reservations" narrative. The BJP unit in Delhi is one of the weakest in India and lacks the punch to take...Read More
Ajmer (Rajasthan) [India], November 29 (ANI): Amid a Rajasthan court issuing notices regarding a petition claiming that the Ajmer Sharif Dargah was built over a Shiva temple, the spiritual Head of the Dargah, Syed Zainul Abedin Ali Khan said that it is "not right to create such controversies." "It is not right to create such controversies. The majority of the population here is Hindu. Even outside the dargah, there are most of the shops by Hindus. They keep their keys outside the dargah and ope...Read More
Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov has arrived in North Korea for an official visit. During his stay, he will engage in bilateral talks with the nation's military and political leadership. This visit underscores the ongoing diplomatic engagements between Russia and North Korea and highlights their military cooperation. On Friday, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov made an official visit to North Korea, as reported by several news agencies citing the defence ministry. During his vis...Read More