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The swearing-in ceremony for Maharashtra’s new chief minister, scheduled for Thursday at 5 p.m. in Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, will have an impressive security presence, with over 4,000 police officers positioned across the area. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend, as are many followers of Mahayuti allies such as the BJP, Shiv Sena, and … Read more
According to reports, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde will take the oath of office as Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister on Thursday in Azad Maidan in Mumbai. Devendra Fadnavis of the BJP will take the oath of office as the state’s chief minister. Apart from Shinde, NCP leader Ajit Pawar will also take oath as the … Read more
A forensic assessment into the firearms used in the November Sambhal incident found that criminals attacked others using Pakistan-made rounds. An investigation into five empty shells and two misfired cartridges found from Sambhal’s Kot Garvi indicated that they were manufactured by the Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF), according to assistant superintendent of police (ASP) Shreesh Chandra. … Read more
The first direct train from Kashmir to Delhi is set to begin operating in January, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to inaugurate the remaining 17-km stretch of the 272 km long Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) Project between Reasi and Katra next month. The train will cover an 800 km distance in less than 13 … Read more
Recent data from the USCIS shows a decline in H-1B sponsorships among leading employers in 2024. Amazon remained the top sponsor but saw approvals fall to just over 7,000, down from more than 11,000 in 2023. Indian IT companies Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) also reported fewer approvals, with Infosys dropping from over 7,300 … Read more
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expressed her Hindi-speaking abilities in a series of emotive comments. Sitharaman, who seemed angry while appearing in the Lok Sabha, said that she comes from a place where studying Hindi is considered a crime. She wondered if forcing people not to learn Hindi was also an imposition. “Mai aise state se … Read more
Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has accused Uttar Pradesh police of obstructing his planned visit to violence-hit Sambhal. Gandhi criticized the move as a violation of his constitutional right to meet affected citizens in his capacity as Leader of the Opposition. He expressed frustration at the Ghazipur border, stating … Read more
Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has moved a bill to replace the 90-year-old Aircraft Act for Rajya Sabha passage. The bill, Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2021. Naidu said the bill was taken up after ICAO suggested amending the principal act. “We have organized everything in the … Read more
After firing at former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal this morning, Narain Singh Chaura—who is allegedly connected to the Khalistani terrorist organization Babbar Khalsa—was taken into custody. While Mr. Badal was performing his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar, he attempted to attack him. Those on the scene overcame … Read more
Senior BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis is set to be sworn in as Maharashtra’s Chief Minister on December 5, after members of the core committee approved his name during a meeting on Wednesday. Senior party officials, including Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, and Fadnavis, attended today’s BJP core committee meeting. The … Read more
A man opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the entrance of the Golden Temple in Amritsar early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred as SAD leaders, including Badal, were offering ‘seva’ as part of the religious penance assigned to them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib. The assailant was quickly overpowered by those present … Read more
Every year, December 4th serves as a reminder of the Indian Navy’s tremendous gallantry at one of the most critical periods in Indian history. The day honors the success of action Trident, a naval action during the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War that demonstrated the Indian Navy’s might and precision. The roots of Navy Day lie in … Read more
On Wednesday morning, a 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck Telangana’s Mulugu region, with vibrations also detected in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake struck at 7:27 a.m., sparking alarm among people. There were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage. Authorities are assessing the situation, while experts … Read more
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre, or I4C, has proactively identified and blacklisted over 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for digital arrests, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. The government has also initiated a broad awareness campaign against digital arrests, according to the report. “The central government … Read more
The ruling alliance in Maharashtra has not announced the name of the incumbent Chief Minister, but a formula for ministerial berths has been established. The power sharing will be based on a 6-1 formula, meaning one ministerial post will be given for every six MLAs a party has. The BJP, which won 132 seats, will … Read more