NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and Donald Trump Jagmeet Singh, Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), urged the Liberal government under Justin Trudeau to respond firmly against the proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods announced by US President-elect Donald Trump and said asked to stand up and "fight like hell." Following Trump's social media declaration, Singh took to X to express his concerns, stating, "Justin Trudeau, you cannot keep your head in the sand. Stand up and fight like hell. Canad...Read More
The depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a deep depression and it is likely to intensify into cyclone Fengal on Wednesday moving north-northwestwards towards Tamil Nadu coast over the next two days, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned. The deep depression lay about 310 km southeast of Trincomalee, 590 km south-southeast of Nagappattinam, 710 km south-southeast of Puducherry and 800 km south-southeast of Chennai on Tuesday. "It is very likely to continue to move...Read More
CHENNAI: MDMK general secretary Vaiko on Tuesday urged the state government not to grant any permission, including environmental clearance, to Vedanta to carryout Tungsten mining in Arittapatti at Melur. In a statement, he said that the Union Ministry of Minerals and Mines, has recently held a nationwide auction for mining mineral resources and awarded Hindustan Zinc Limited, a subsidiary of Sterlite Vedanta, a license to mine tungsten mineral in a land spreadover 5,000 acres in Melur, Madurai....Read More
Hyderabad: The Supreme Court of India has canceled several land allotments made to housing societies within the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) limits. The ruling, delivered by a bench led by Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna, impacts allotments granted to public representatives, government officials, and journalists, among others. The court directed the State of Telangana to refund the amounts deposited by the affected societies and their members, including interest. The judgment also...Read More
President Droupadi Murmu, Speaker Om Birla, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition at the Constitution Day celebrations in Parliament. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's actions came under intense scrutiny on Tuesday with the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing him of disrespecting President Droupadi Murmu by not greeting her at the Constitution Day celebrations in Parliament. The BJP also alleged that the Congress leader was distracted during the national anthem. BJP lea...Read More
New Delhi | India on Tuesday noted with "deep concern" the arrest and denial of bail to Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in Bangladesh, and urged authorities there to ensure the safety and security of Hindus and all minorities. Bangladesh police on Monday arrested Das, the leader of the Hindu group, Sammilita Sanatani Jote, from the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport area in Dhaka. In a statement, the MEA said it has noted with "deep concern the arrest and denial of bail" to Das who is als...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka met Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and congratulated her on her victory in the Wayanad Lok Sabha bypoll on Tuesday. In Wayanad, Congress candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has got 6,22,338 votes when the last reports came in, and is leading by a margin of almost 4,10,931 votes. Earlier, on November 23, she thanked the voters for placing their trust in her and promised to be th...Read More
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition on Tuesday seeking the reintroduction of the physical paper ballot voting system in elections in India. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and PB Varale dismissed the plea filed by evangelist KA Paul seeking physical ballot voting in India. During the hearing, the petitioner said that even leaders like Chandrababu Naidu and YS Jagan Mohan Reddy had questioned Electronic Voting Machine (EV...Read More
The EU's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, has urged Israel to approve a proposed Lebanon ceasefire deal backed by necessary security guarantees. Borrell emphasized no further delays should be allowed and criticized an apparent Western double standard regarding the ICC's arrest warrants against Netanyahu. In a sharp appeal to Israel, the European Union's top diplomat urged the nation to swiftly endorse a proposed ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. Speaking at a G7 meeting in Italy, Josep Borrel...Read More
Mumbai's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation [BMC] issued an official statement on Tuesday (November 26, 2024) over the allegations of unfair election and counting of votes made by an Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate from Dahisar. Rajesh Gangaram Yerunkar on Monday, made various allegations on social media in connection with authenticity and transparency in the State Assembly election held on November 20, 2024, as well as on the counting day on November 23, 2024. The M...Read More
New Delhi, Nov 26: The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking directions to the Election Commission of India (ECI) to introduce ballot paper in place of EVMs (Electronic Voting Machines). A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and P.B. Varale rejected the prayer to return to the ballot system due to the alleged manipulability of EVMs. "When you lose, EVMs are tampered with; when you win, EVMs are fine," remarked the apex court, when the petitioner referred to the...Read More
Beijing: China has expressed its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States following recent threats by former President Donald Trump to impose new tariffs on Chinese goods. The statement comes amid growing tensions between the two economic giants over trade practices, technology policies, and geopolitical issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Wang Wenbin, said that China was open to "constructive dialogue" with the U.S., emphasizing the importance of cooperation to ensur...Read More
A top Army officer has raised significant concerns in his review of women Commanding Officers (COs), flagging "ego issues", "frequent complaints", and "lack of empathy". The feedback letter was written by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, the outgoing Corps Commander of the 17 Corps, to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Command. The letter, dated October 1, 2024, provides an analysis of challenges observed in units led by women COs within the 17 Corps over the past year. The ...Read More
A recent letter from a senior Indian Army general has sparked controversy, highlighting several concerns regarding women officers commanding army units in the sensitive eastern sector. The five-page letter, written by Lieutenant General Rajeev Puri, Corps Commander, to Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General Ram Chander Tiwari, addresses various issues reportedly plaguing the leadership of women officers in operational units. These issues range from officer management and a sense of entitlemen...Read More
NEW DELHI: BJP leader Amit Malviya on Tuesday accused Rahul Gandhi of being "so arrogant that he did not even greet the President" during the 75th Constitution Day event held in Parliament. This comes as the grand old party has often voiced its criticism against the saffron party for not inviting President Droupadi Murmu at the inauguration ceremony of the new Parliament building last year and Ram Temple consecration this year. "Rahul Gandhi is so arrogant that he did not even greet the Presid...Read More
NEW DELHII: Congress MP Rajiv Shukla on Tuesday said that Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi, accompanied by a delegation of Congress leaders, have departed for Sambhal. "Rahul Gandhi and the Congress delegation have left for Sambhal directly from Parliament," Shukla told ANI. The visit follows a stone-pelting incident that occurred on November 24 when a team arrived to survey the Shahi Jama Masjid. On Monday, Rahul Gandhi criticized the BJP over the Sambhal incident, accusing the ru...Read More
A fire at a Greater Noida furniture factory claimed the lives of three workers early Tuesday. The victims, Gulfam, Mazhar Alam, and Dilshad, were aged 23 to 29. Three workers lost their lives in a fire that erupted at a furniture factory in Greater Noida early Tuesday. As reported by PTI citing Ashok Kumar Sharma, Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Greater Noida), stated that the fire was reported at around 8:15 am from the factory located in the Site 4 area, within the jurisdiction of ...Read More
A shocking corruption allegation involving Rs 46,300 crore has surfaced in Karnataka, as NR Ramesh, the president of the Anti-Corruption Forum, accused the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) of misusing public funds. The complaint, directed to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), implicates BBMP Commissioner Tushar Girinath, administrative officer Umashankar, and 18 senior IAS officers in one of the largest municipal scams ever reported in India. According to Ramesh's letter to the ED, fund...Read More
Bengaluru: The BJP on Tuesday urged the people of Karnataka to uproot the ruling Congress party on the occasion of Constitution Day. Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition R. Ashoka claimed, "On this Constitution Day, let us resolve to oust this anti-constitutional Congress government. Let us pledge to uproot this party, which disrespects constitutional ideals and values, from our state. "The Congress party's anti-constitutional stance is not new; it has a dark history, including imposing ...Read More
CHENNAI: Heavy rain in Chennai has caused significant disruptions at Chennai Airport, leading to delays in both arriving and departing flights. Also Read: Rains lash several parts of Chennai, deep depression likely Five flights by Indigo Airlines were unable to land at the Chennai airport due to water accumulation on the runway. The flights were arriving from Madurai, Thiruvananthapuram, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, had to circle over the runway until it was cleared. Also Read: Weathe...Read More
Mahakumbh Mela 2025: As Uttar Pradesh prepares for the world's largest spiritual gathering, officials have announced that robotic fire tenders will be deployed at Mahakumbh 2025 for the first time to enhance fire safety. Apart from these cutting-edge machines, 200 specially trained fire commandos will be stationed to manage emergencies and protect visitors. Mahakumbh is scheduled to begin from January 13, 2025, Millions of devotees will take a holy bath in the Ganga river. Additional Director ...Read More
New Delhi:The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed strong disapproval over the repeated doubts raised by political leaders regarding the credibility of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The court criticised the tendency of some political figures to question the integrity of the EVM system when they lose elections, while conveniently accepting its legitimacy when they win. The bench, led by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, pointed out the inconsistency in the stance taken by several...Read More
CHENNAI: Due to the formation of low pressure trough in the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain for delta districts and has also put out telephone numbers for the public to reach out to in case of emergency. The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall in various coastal districts in the state, according to a Daily Thanthi report. Following this, district officials have rushed to their respective regions to monitor the situation and step up precautionary m...Read More
As the Mahayuti alliance deliberates on a new Chief Minister, outgoing CM Eknath Shinde resigns, and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar says decisions by PM Modi are acceptable. The alliance is yet to settle on a successor, with no favoritism shown towards candidates amid discussions. The Mahayuti alliance is in critical discussions regarding the choice of a new Chief Minister after Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation. Shiv Sena leader and state minister Deepak Kesarkar stated on Tuesday that ...Read More
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck emphasized the need for immediate dialogue with the United States to prevent potential trade wars following President-elect Donald Trump's tariff announcements. He urged the European Union to remain united and proactive to safeguard economic interests. German Economy Minister Robert Habeck stressed the urgency of dialogue between the European Union and the United States to prevent the damaging effects of a potential trade war, following tariff announcements...Read More
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday that on his first day in office he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10% tariff on goods from China, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the trade of illicit drugs. "On January 20th, as one of my many first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% Tariff on ALL products coming into the United States, and its ridiculous Open Borders," Trump sa...Read More
Over 18,000 people in Mexico have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in the country's contentious new selection process, but a random drawing in the end will determine who gets on the ballot, officials said Monday. "The registration to be a member of the judiciary was a success, something unprecedented, historic," President Claudia Sheinbaum told the press Monday morning. Sheinbaum defends this reform promulgated by her predecessor and mentor, Andres Manuel ...Read More
What happened in Sambhal?: Five Muslim men were killed in the shooting that occurred in Sambhal after the community protested a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, which a civil court ordered in response to a petition saying the mosque was once the location of the Harihar temple. Over 2,500 unidentified individuals, with at least 500 of them being minors, have been identified in the FIR and accused of serious offenses. Sambhal's Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party (SP), Zia ur Rahman Ba...Read More
Russian forces are advancing in Ukraine at a rapid pace, capturing significant territories in recent weeks. Analysts warn of a critical phase in the ongoing conflict. As both sides experience heavy casualties, the Ukrainian military is struggling to recruit and equip new soldiers amidst increasing territorial losses. Russian forces are making significant advances in Ukraine, capturing areas equivalent to half the size of London in a single month according to analysts and war bloggers. Experts s...Read More
Republican President-elect Donald Trump's picks for his Cabinet include some historic firsts, though women and people of color make up less of the overall number than they did when Democratic President Joe Biden first took office. Historic firsts Florida political operative Susie Wiles, who ran Trump's 2024 campaign, is set to be the first woman to hold the high-profile position of White House chief of staff. U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state, would be the first pe...Read More