Strict Anti-Pollution Measures In Delhi To Continue For At Least 3 More Days
GRAP-IV, or the fourth stage of anti-pollution measures in effect for Delhi and the National Capital Region, will remain in force for the next 72 hours, the Supreme Court said Friday, with the AQI in the city and surrounding areas at 371, or still in the ‘very poor’ category, this morning. The court also underlined […]
Maharashtra: Mahayuti & MVA confident of win, tension in both blocs over CM post
MUMBAI: Even before assembly poll results could be out, a tiff over CM’s post broke out on Thursday within the Mahayuti as well as in the Maha Vikas Aghadi.While Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat claimed that Eknath Shinde will continue to remain CM once results are declared on Saturday, state BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said […]
SC seeks Gyanvapi Masjid Committee’s reply on ASI survey plea
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Gyanvapi mosque management committee on a plea by Hindu petitioners for an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) investigation of the sealed area inside the mosque complex, where a structure claimed to be a “Shivling” was reportedly discovered in 2022. The Muslim side, however, […]
What’s the outlook after US charges Adani? What investors should know
Market experts have differing views on Adani shares’ future. Adani Group stocks: The market capitalisation of Adani Group stocks plunged by Rs 2.24 lakh crore, equivalent to $26 billion, following accusations by US authorities against Gautam Adani, his companies and executives regarding bribery and fraud on Thursday.The US Department of Justice‘s (DoJ) allegations against the […]
Indian Navy Submarine Collides With Fishing Boat Off Goa, 2 Fishermen Missing
An Indian fishing vessel with a crew of 13 collided with an Indian Naval submarine near the Goa coast, officials said today. A massive search and rescue operation has been launched by the Indian Navy, which has deployed six ships and aircraft. While 11 crew have been rescued, two are still missing. The vessel, Marthoma, […]
Adani Stocks Recover As Group Firmly Denies US Government Department Report
Stocks of the Adani Group rebounded after a sharp sell-off triggered by allegations of a $250 million bribery scheme which the conglomerate categorically denied, calling them “baseless”. Ambuja Cements and ACC Ltd led gains in early trading, climbing 2.3 per cent and 1.5 per cent, respectively, while Sanghi Industries also traded higher. These movements outpaced […]
Fact Check: Did Railway Float Rs 20,000 Crore Tender To Install CCTV In Coaches?
Media reports suggesting Indian Railways has floated Rs 20,000 crore tender for installing cameras in coaches contain “misleading and false information”, according to the Press Information Bureau (PIB) report. No tender or Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) has been published, PIB noted. This is a fake news. No such tender has been floated or no RFP […]
Russia Gave North Korea Anti-Air Missiles In Exchange Of Troops: South Korea
Russia gave North Korea anti-air missiles in exchange for deploying troops to support Moscow’s war in Ukraine, Seoul’s top security advisor said Friday. The United States and South Korea have accused the nuclear-armed North of sending more than 10,000 soldiers to help Russia fight Ukraine, with experts saying Kim Jong Un was eager to gain […]
“Violation Of Sovereignty, Abuse Of Power”: Kanwal Sibal On US Report On Adani Group
Kanwal Sibal, former Foreign Secretary of India, has denounced a US government department’s report on the Adani Group, calling it a “violation of sovereignty”. Mr Sibal said that the US action reflects “sheer high-handedness” and an “abusive use of US power.” Mr Sibal called on the US to share its findings with Indian authorities, adding […]
Constitution Day 2024: Date, History And Significance Of Samvidhan Divas
India celebrates Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, every year on November 26 as it marks the day the Indian Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly in 1949. It was in 2015 when the Government of India decided to establish November 26 as Constitution Day to advance “constitutional values among residents”. The day […]
Donald Trump’s education pick Linda McMahon was sued over alleged role in enabling child abuse: Report
A recent lawsuit claimed that Linda McMahon, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for education secretary, allegedly enabled child sexual exploitation by a WWE employee dating back to the 1980s – claims she denies.Linda McMahon, who previously served as WWE’s CEO, helped develop the organisation from a wrestling entertainment venture into a publicly listed media corporation […]
Indian Student Accidentally Shoots Himself Dead While Celebrating Birthday
A 23-year-old student from India died after he accidentally misfired from his hunting gun while celerating his birthday in the United States. The incident took place on November 13, when the student, Aryan Reddy, celebrated his birthday with his friends at his home in Atlanta, a city in Georgia. During the celebration, Reddy took out […]