Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin firmly denied allegations linking him to industrialist Gautam Adani as presented by the BJP and its ally, the PMK. During a recent Assembly session, Stalin challenged opposition leaders to initiate a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) inquiry into the allegations surrounding Adani's company. Addressing PMK leader G. K. Mani, Stalin reiterated that he had never met Adani, dismissing claims of any existing t
The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) has convened a three-member fact-finding team to probe the murder of three women and three children in Jiribam district. The victims were found in rivers between Manipur and Assam, having disappeared from a local relief camp last month. The Manipur State Commission for Women (MSCW) has launched a thorough investigation following the brutal killings of three women and three children in the Jiribam dis
Mumbai, December 4, 2024: Turtlemint, a prominent InsurTech platform, recorded a substantial spike in its motor insurance sector during the FY'25 festive season. The company reported issuing over 400,000 motor insurance policies, marking a staggering 200% sales increase compared to the previous year. This growth was largely fueled by Tier 2 and 3 cities. With regional vehicle ownership rising, Turtlemint capitalized on the opportunity through i
Karman Drones and Troop Comforts Ltd have signed a five-year strategic partnership to co-develop and manufacture unmanned aerial vehicles. This collaboration aims to strengthen India's defense manufacturing capabilities and provide advanced UAV solutions for defense, paramilitary, police, and civil sectors under the 'Make in India' initiative. Karman Drones, a prominent drone technology company, announced on Tuesday a five-year strategic allianc
Amit Shah congratulates Chandigarh for being the first to fully implement three landmark criminal laws, promising nationwide adoption within three years. These new laws aim to redefine justice, focusing on fairness rather than punishment, and replacing outdated colonial legislation with democratic principles. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday lauded Chandigarh for becoming the first city in the nation to fully implement three groundbreaki
The Supreme Court imposed a cost of Rs 50,000 on the Centre for filing an appeal against the Armed Forces Tribunal's order granting a liberalised pension to the widow of a soldier. A bench, led by Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, expressed disappointment at the widow being dragged to court. They stressed that sympathy should have been extended to the soldier's widow, prompting the decision to impose costs, payable within two mon
Health Minister Dr. Shane Reti announced encouraging progress in Health New Zealand's (Health NZ) financial recovery, highlighting a significant reduction in its projected deficit for 2024/25. The improvement follows extensive efforts to address what Dr. Reti describes as a financial crisis inherited from the previous Labour-led government. Health NZ's revised budget for 2024/25 now forecasts a deficit of $1.1 billion, a significant reduction fr
Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party president, highlighted a 'well-planned' conspiracy behind the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, attributing blame to the local police. Allegations include police firing on protestors, causing fatalities. Yadav emphasized that BJP's political strife exacerbates communal discord by targeting mosques, threatening peace and secularism. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday condemned the violence in Ut
Junaid Ahmed Bhat, a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist allegedly involved in a deadly attack near a tunnel construction site in Gagangir, Jammu and Kashmir, was killed by security forces in Dachigam forest. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, turned into a gunfight, resulting in Bhat's death. In a significant counter-terrorism operation, security forces neutralized Junaid Ahmed Bhat, a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, in the Dachigam forest region on
The British pound increased its value against the dollar on Tuesday. Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller's comments, which suggested a dovish stance, provided a boost to the currency's performance, helping it recover some of Monday's losses. Meanwhile, political turmoil in France left investors cautious. Prime Minister Michel Barnier faces no-confidence votes from opposition parties amid disagreement over his budget, which proposes tax h
Asian and European stocks surged thanks to tech companies driving Wall Street to record highs. Japan's Nikkei and several European indices rose, while the US dollar stabilized after a previous surge. Political tensions in France and tariff threats from the US also affected market movements and currency valuations. Stock markets across Asia and Europe experienced a resurgence on Tuesday, driven in part by a strong performance in tech stocks in th
The UK's FTSE 100 gained as energy shares rose along with oil prices, and EasyJet hit an eight-month high after positive brokerage reviews. The energy sector was buoyed by oil price increases, while miners saw gains due to copper pricing rebound. Other market movements included Marston's and SSP Group surging due to robust profit reports. On Tuesday, the UK's FTSE 100 benchmark rose, driven primarily by an uptick in energy shares following a hik
Asian stocks experienced an upswing, primarily driven by the tech sector's performance following record highs on Wall Street. The market was influenced by U.S. interest rate speculations and France's political instability. Meanwhile, the Chinese yuan dropped due to tariff threats, impacting regional indices differently. Asian markets witnessed a notable boost as tech stocks surged, building on Wall Street's record-breaking performance. The uptic
A real estate businessman accused Senior BRS leader T Harish Rao of phone tapping during the 2023 Telangana assembly elections. The complainant alleged surveillance by state intelligence, leading to a case against Harish Rao and others for criminal conspiracy and related charges. Hyderabad police are investigating. A prominent phone tapping controversy has erupted in Telangana, involving senior BRS leader and Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao. The all
Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are planning Project Bromo, a joint space company to compete with Starlink. This initiative aims to consolidate European satellite assets into a single entity, creating a new satellite champion modeled on MBDA. The proposal comes amid impending job cuts and challenges in Europe's space sector. Airbus, Thales, and Leonardo are in discussions to form a new joint space company, dubbed 'Project Bromo,' aimed at rivaling
After a successful six-day visit to Mumbai, the Italian Navy's training ship Amerigo Vespucci has embarked on its journey to Doha. The stopover featured cultural events, aiming to strengthen Italy-India diplomatic ties. The ship, known as a 'floating embassy,' continues its global mission showcasing Italian culture. The iconic Italian Navy training ship, Amerigo Vespucci, departed Mumbai, heading to Doha. This marked its first-ever call at an In
Chief Minister Hemant Soren reviewed the progress of the Siramtoli-Mecon flyover in Ranchi, accompanied by his wife and senior officials. Efforts are underway to complete the 2.34-km project, which aims to ease traffic congestion. Costs are estimated at Rs 340 crore. Chief Minister Hemant Soren inspected the construction progress of the Siramtoli-Mecon flyover in Ranchi on Tuesday. The site visit included his wife, JMM MLA Kalpana Soren, and k
In an effort to curb China's technological progress, the Biden administration has implemented new export controls, restricting U.S. sales of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment and high-bandwidth memory. The measures aim to hinder China's advancement in developing advanced semiconductors vital for emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, reflecting heightened tech rivalry. In a strategic move to counter China's technological surge,
The Russian Defence Ministry announced that its military forces have taken control of two new settlements: Romanivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region and Novodarivka in Ukraine's southern Zaporizhzhia region. Reuters could not independently verify the report. The Russian Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that Russian forces have seized control of two additional settlements in Ukraine. The territories include Romanivka, located in the east
Authorities in Tripura, India, have detained seven individuals linked to a Hindu organization for allegedly storming the Bangladesh consulate and causing property damage. The arrests followed protests over the detention of Chinmoy Krishna Das, a Hindu leader detained by Bangladesh. Bangladesh's government urged swift action against those responsible for the consulate breach, during which the national flag was disgraced, and the main entrance dam
Fatah and Hamas are nearing an agreement to appoint a committee of technocrats to administer Gaza, potentially ending Hamas' rule. The committee, facilitated by the Palestinian Authority, aims to oversee Gaza's rebuilding post-war. The deal follows Cairo negotiations, despite Israel's opposition to Hamas or Fatah's involvement in Gaza. In a significant development towards stabilizing the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials reveal that Fatah and Ha
A car carrying four individuals veered off course, plunging into a ravine in Rampur, resulting in the death of three passengers. Mintu Chauhan, his wife Sheetal Chauhan, and Alok Sharma lost their lives. Arun Chauhan survives with injuries, while police investigate the incident that occurred near Bhadrash. In a tragic accident in Rampur subdivision, three people died and one sustained injuries when their car plummeted into a ravine, police confi
Singapore and Australia are enhancing their defence partnership by aiming for greater access to each other's defence facilities. This move, celebrated as significant by Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles during a visit to Singapore, underscores the unique and robust relationship between the two nations. In a bid to bolster their defense collaboration, Singapore and Australia have agreed to explore possibilities for enhanced access to ea
The escalating U.S.-China trade tensions are evident with Washington's new semiconductor curbs. China's potential retaliation could target U.S. firms like Intel and PVH Corp. Beijing's tools include the Unreliable Entities List, export controls on critical minerals, and dual-use curbs, impacting numerous technology sectors. The U.S.-China trade tensions are escalating due to Washington's recent semiconductor industry restrictions on China, spark
Concerned about the targeting of religious minorities in Bangladesh, the Trinamool Congress has urged the Indian government to request United Nations peacekeeping forces be dispatched. Sudip Bandyopadhyay raised the issue in Lok Sabha during Zero Hour, citing attacks on Hindus. The silence of the Indian government was criticized. The Trinamool Congress has expressed deep concern over the ongoing targeting of religious minorities, particularly Hi
Anil Kapoor has wrapped up an important filming schedule for his upcoming movie 'Subedaar'. Directed by Suresh Triveni, the film navigates the life of subedaar Arjun Singh dealing with familial and societal challenges. The movie, produced by multiple entities, features Kapoor in the lead role. Actor Anil Kapoor has successfully completed filming a significant schedule for his forthcoming movie, 'Subedaar'. Directed by Suresh Triveni, known for
Kerala's ruling CPI(M)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF) has announced plans for a march and sit-in outside the Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram as well as at central government offices across the state on December 5. This is in protest against the central government's refusal to provide crucial aid to the landslide-affected areas in Wayanad. In a statement released on Monday, LDF Convener T P Ramakrishnan urged the public to participate in large
India has witnessed a decline in foreign tourist arrivals from Bangladesh during July and August 2024, compared to the same period of the previous year. Additionally, there has been a decrease in the overall number of tourists traveling between the two countries throughout the year. India's tourism sector has seen a noticeable decline in foreign tourists from Bangladesh during July and August this year, as reported by the Ministry of Tourism to
The European share index dropped as investors reacted to France's political unrest and the abrupt resignation of Stellantis' CEO. The STOXX 600 fell 0.1%, while the CAC 40 underperformed. France's borrowing costs increased, and sectors like automobiles and tech faced challenges, although some companies saw gains. Europe's primary share index experienced a decline on Monday as investors offloaded French stocks amidst growing political uncertainty
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited Kyiv, reaffirming Germany's strong support for Ukraine. He announced military aid valued at 650 million euros, emphasizing Germany's commitment amidst growing tensions as Russian forces advance. Scholz's visit coincides with his re-election campaign challenges and calls to invite Ukraine to NATO. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a surprise visit to Kyiv on Monday, underscoring Germany's unyielding support