Manipur’s Naga Groups Allege “Kuki Volunteers” Assaulted Students’ Body Members
Several civil society organisations of the Naga tribes in Manipur have condemned alleged assault on members of a student’ body of their tribes in Manipur’s Senapati district. The Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) in a statement said their members were “brutally assaulted and harassed” by Kuki volunteers in Gamgiphai in the district on Sunday night. […]
U.S. probes China chip industry on ‘anticompetitive’ concerns
The United States said on Monday (December 23, 2024) it is opening an investigation into China’s policies for its semiconductor industry, over concerns that Beijing is turning to “extensive anticompetitive and non-market means” to undermine other economies. The probe centres on foundational semiconductors — which go into everything from cars to medical devices — and […]
Congress Leader Files Complaint Against Allu Arjun Over Scene In ‘Pushpa 2’
A senior leader of the Congress in Telangana has filed a complaint with the police against Telugu superstar Allu Arjun over his new movie ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’, alleging a scene in it insults the police force. Congress’s Theenmar Mallanna filed the complaint with the Medipalli police station. Besides the actor, the complaint names the […]
Trump Says US Ownership Of Greenland Absolutely Necessary, Nation Responds
Greenland is not for sale, its elected leader said on Monday, responding to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the “ownership and control” of the vast Arctic island that has been part of Denmark for over 600 years. “Greenland is ours. We are not for sale and will never be for sale. We […]
Philippines to acquire U.S. Typhon missile system
The Philippines said on Monday (December 23, 2024) that it planned to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system as part of a push to secure its maritime interests, sparking warnings from China of a regional “arms race”. The U.S. Army deployed the mid-range missile system in the northern Philippines earlier this year for annual joint […]
Mozambique top court confirms ruling party victory in disputed election
Mozambique’s top court on Monday (December 23, 2024) confirmed the ruling party Frelimo’s victory in an October election which has sparked massive protests by opposition groups who say the vote was rigged. The Constitutional Council has the final say over the electoral process and its ruling is likely to spark further protests in Mozambique, a […]
Railway Junior Engineer And Other Major Recruitment Exams Provisional Answer Key Released
RRB JE Answer Key 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the provisional answer key for the posts of Junior Engineer (JE), DMS, and CMA, among others, on Monday. Candidates who appeared for the exam can access the answer key by visiting the official RRB website. The exam was held between December 16 and December […]
Girl, 3, Falls Into 150-Foot Deep Borewell In Rajasthan, Rescue Ops Underway
A three-year-old girl fell into a borewell in the Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, and the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to rescue her from the 150-feet-deep borewell, officials said. The girl, Chetna, was playing on his father’s farm in the Sarund area when she accidentally slipped into the borewell, they said. NDRF and SDRF […]
Rape Victim, 11, Dies In Gujarat Hospital After Battling For Life For A Week
An 11-year-old girl, who was abducted and raped in an industrial area in Gujarat’s Bharuch district leaving her injured, died at a government hospital here on Monday evening after battling for life for a week, officials said. The girl had sustained serious internal injuries in the sexual assault and was referred to SSG Hospital in […]
“No One From BJP Can…”: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister On Ambedkar Row
The Congress has insulted BR Ambedkar in his lifetime and is in no position to point fingers at anyone, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said today in the backdrop of the row over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks about the architect of the Indian constitution. Asked about the matter in an exclusive interview, […]
Video: “We Screamed, He Didn’t Stop” – UP Men Dragged Under Speeding Truck
A man, his head sticking out, is trapped under a moving truck with his bike and is heard screaming for help, showed a disturbing video from Uttar Pradesh. The incident, which took place on Sunday night, happened on the Agra highway. The man, identified as Zakir, gesticulated to a biker to help him, even as […]
Shyam Benegal, Chronicler Of India’s Times And Politics
His lens empathetic, rooted to the Indian reality and always political, Shyam Benegal was the arthouse pioneer who rewrote the rules of cinema with films such as “Ankur”, “Nishant” and “Bhumika” that blazed an alternate path to mainstream movies. The pioneer of parallel cinema, one of India’s greatest directors whose work found an audience in […]