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December 19, 2024

UPROAR OVER SHAH'S REMARK ON AMBEDKAR, PARLIAMENT STALLED

Opposition launches all-out offensive; protests in Delhi, Maharashtra, Bihar and Tamil Nadu

1 min

Trump firm on slapping reciprocal tax on India

US President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his intention to impose reciprocal tariffs in retaliation for high tariffs imposed by India on import of certain American products.

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13 die as ferry capsizes off Mumbai coast after colliding with Navy boat

At least 13 people have died, and two are critically injured after a ferry capsized off the coast of Mumbai on Wednesday evening.

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Cong ups the ante, demands Amit Shah's resignation

Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday came down heavily on Amit Shah for his remark on Babasaheb Ambedkar during the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday and demanded an apology from the Home Minister.

1 min

India-China talks focus on peace

The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRS) of India and China, was held in Beijing on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border.

1 min

Six dead in Kathua house fire, probe on

Tragedy struck in Kathua's Shiva Nagar area, where a devastating fire claimed six lives, including a retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DySP), and left four others injured.

1 min

AAP's 'Sanjeevani Yojana' to counter Ayushman Bharat

The scheme is designed to provide free treatment to Delhi residents aged 60 and above

2 mins

PM's searing attack on Cong in defence of Shah

They are clearly stung and stunned by the facts Shah presented, which is why they are indulging in theatrics. - PM Modi

2 mins

Doval meets Vice President of China

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Wednesday met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Beijing and emphasised the need to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, strengthen political mutual trust, and revive institutional dialogue.

1 min

Shah: Cong distorted statement, slams 'nefarious efforts'

Asserting that the BJP has always tried to follow the principles of B.R. Ambedkar, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that he belongs to a party which can never insult the chief architect of the Constitution.

1 min

OTT required to put in place safeguard for age-inappropriate content: I&B Min

Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Dr. L. Murugan said the OTT platforms are required to put in place adequate safeguards for restricting age-inappropriate content for children with adequate access control measures.

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Priyanka, Manish Tiwari in ONOE JPC

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdev Bhagat and Randeep Singh Surjewala will be in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for deliberations on the 'One Nation One Election' Bill, party sources said on Wednesday.

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Pinjore-Nalagarh-Baddi Highway four-laning to be completed by Aug next year: Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Jairam Gadkari said that presently work on four-laning on the Pinjore-Nalagarh-Baddi Highway is under progress with the 38.10 per cent of the work being completed. The Minister, replying to the question asked by Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma, said the scheduled revised completion date of the project is August 22, 2025 and an expenditure of Rs.774.78 cr has been incurred till the date.

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India EV sales reach 3.38% of total vehicles sold in last five years: Min

Minister of State for Heavy Industries Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma informed Rajya Sabha that the total number of Electric Vehicles (EVs) is 3.38 per cent of the total number of vehicles sold in the last five years.

1 min

PARL PANEL FLAGS STATES' LAPSES IN TACKLING ATROCITIES AGAINST SCs

Centre must pursue states to implement, strengthen machinery required under SC/ST(Prevention of Atrocities) Act, says panel

1 min

PM meets Rahul, Kharge over NHRC chief appointment

A high-powered committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met here on Wednesday to select the next chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

1 min

Trump firm on slapping reciprocal tax on India

During his election campaign in October, Trump has claimed that India imposes the highest tariffs on foreign products. But they do it with a smile.

1 min

Govt forcing us for fast unto death: Farmer leaders

Reacting to the supreme court's directions, farmer leaders, in a statement said,

1 min

Mamata slams Amit Shah over 'derogatory' remarks on Ambedkar

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today slammed the Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remarks on B.R. Ambedkar

1 min

Maha Kumbh 2025: UP Police to ensure crowd control with foreign, Indian breed horses

The Uttar Pradesh government is making special arrangements for the security of the devotees, ahead of the Maha Kumbh scheduled to be held in 2025.

1 min

Farmers disrupt Punjab's rails, announce Dec 30 Bandh

However, the train passengers had to face difficulties to reach their destinations in lack of passenger trains as thousands of passengers remained stranded at the railway stations for several hours.

2 mins

Mamata govt begins disbursing housing funds after Central rebuff

Even as the Trinamool Congress MPs clashed with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament over the Centre's refusal to release funds under the PM Awas Yojana and MGNREGA, the Mamata Banerjee Government has quietly started disbursing housing funds to voters in Bengal.

1 min

'Not acceptable' Uddhav on Shah's Ambedkar remark

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday slammed Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his remark on BR Ambedkar, saying that the way BJP is \"insulting\" someone who gave the Constitution is not acceptable.

1 min

NCP-SCP chief Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi

Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Sharad Pawar, along with a group of farmers, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Wednesday.

1 min

SC INTERVENES IN DALLEWAL'S HEALTH CRISIS, DIRECTS PUNJAB AMID STALLED TALKS

SC orders immediate medical aid for Dallewal, cites health concerns

2 mins

AAP PROTESTS NEAR BJP OFFICE OVER SHAH'S REMARK ON AMBEDKAR

Kejriwal said AAP will go door to door to tell the people about the \"insult\" of Ambedkar by the BJP leader.

1 min

Defamation suit aims to sideline Sanjay Singh from Delhi poll campaign: AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa on Wednesday alleged that the defamation suit filed against party leader Sanjay Singh by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant's wife was a ploy to keep him away from the Delhi assembly election campaign.

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VHP wants to help trace illegal Bangladeshis, writes to Saxena

The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Wednesday wrote to Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena, seeking permission to provide assistance to police in tracing illegal Bangladeshi and Rohingya immigrants living in the city.

1 min

People will reject Kejriwal's false promises just like Haryana: BJP

The Delhi BJP President accused Kejriwal of being a master manipulator, often repeating unfulfilled promises to mislead the public.

1 min

Delhi's healthcare model sets national benchmark: Rai

The Delhi government plans to establish polyclinics in all major areas of the city, complementing its extensive network of Mohalla Clinics. In Babarpur alone, 15 Mohalla Clinics are operational,

1 min

LG slams CM Atishi over CAG reports, demands special session

The Delhi Lieutenant Governor, Vinai Kumar Saxena pulled up Chief Minister Atishi for a \"conscious and deliberate lapse\" of the Delhi government to present audit reports of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) before the Delhi Assembly for the last two years.

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BJP alleges fake caste certificate racket under AAP govt

Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, on Wednesday, alleged that fake caste certificates are being issued under the Delhi government to grab the reservation benefits meant for Dalits.

1 min

Fog to persist in Delhi: IMD scientist

IMD scientist Dr Soma Sen Roy on Wednesday stated that foggy conditions in the national capital, Delhi, are likely to persist tomorrow and the day after due to the influence of western disturbances.

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Delhi group to protest for land pooling policy

The Delhi Dehat Vikas Munch (DDVM) has announced a peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, demanding the immediate implementation of the long-pending Land Pooling Policy (LPP) and the Green Development Area (GDA) Policy.

1 min

FIRE BREAKS OUT IN HOUSE, ELDERLY COUPLE TRAPPED INSIDE KILLED

Victims were residing alone in their Safdarjung Enclave house.

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BJP announces state election committee

The Delhi unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday announced the State Election Committee for the assembly elections likely to be held in 2025.

1 min

2020 Delhi riots: Court grants Umar Khalid interim bail

Umar Khalid, a former student leader of JNU, has been granted interim bail to attend his cousin's wedding functions.

1 min

Air quality 'severe' at 442, temp drops to 5°C

The air quality index (AQI) in the national capital remained in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, with a thin layer of fog covering parts of the city and limiting visibility.

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Fire breaks out in Udaan Bhawan office complex

A fire broke out at Udaan Bhawan in Delhi's Safdarjung Enclave on Tuesday, a fire officer said, adding that the sound of an explosion was heard.

1 min

BSES deploys zero-emission electric buses for AIIMS

BSES and AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Delhi have joined hands to promote eco-friendly mobility.

1 min

GST COUNCIL TO DISCUSS INSURANCE RATE RATIONALIZATION

Group of Ministers on insurance, chaired by Bihar Minister Samrat Chaudhary, has submitted the report to the GST Council.

2 mins

'59% of Indian companies report financial fraud'

A staggering 59 per cent of Indian companies experienced financial or economic fraud in the past 24 months, according to PwC's 'Global Economic Crime Survey 2024 - India Outlook.

2 mins

'India set for 12-fold increase in energy storage capacity by FY32'

India is poised for a major boost in energy storage capacity, with projections indicating a 12-fold increase to around 60 GW by FY32, according to SBI report.

1 min

17.8 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in October

As many as 17.80 lakh new employees have been added under the ESI Scheme in October, the provisional payroll data made available by the labour and employment minister showed Wednesday.

1 min

EPFO extends pension application deadline to January 31, 2025

According to the Ministry of Labour & Employment, this extension follows multiple requests from employers and their associations for more time to complete the required submissions.

1 min

Maha govt waives off Rs 27,000 crore in interest, penalties for pending GST

The Maharashtra government has started an amnesty scheme for interest and penalty waivers for the pending liabilities under GST between 2017 and 2020, the three financial years.

1 min

Indian stocks decline third straight day; US Fed policy in focus

Stock indices in India slumped for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, as investors awaited the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decision, which is set to be announced later today.

1 min

Direct tax collections rise 20.3% by far in 2024-25

The gross direct tax collections by the government so far in 2024-25 were 20.32 per cent higher on a yearly basis at Rs 19.21 lakh crore, data released by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) showed on Wednesday.

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IMPOSING TAXES ON INNOVATION RISKS GOLDEN GOOSE AND THE GIG

The swift expansion of India's gig economy represents a double-edged sword for millions of workers thronging a vulnerable yet opportunity-opening space.

4 mins

Raj Sahab continues to rule our hearts!

He asked: Have you ever seen pictures speak?... and my answer was: Why would we keep them if they didn't?

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POLITICAL CONSENSUS NEEDED FOR IMPLEMENTING ONOE

The Opposition claims that this will require the dissolution of as many as 17 Assemblies, which is a huge number and will result in the wastage of resources spent to bring those governments in power. However, this one-time disruption may be needed to streamline the electoral process under ONOE.

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IMMIGRANTS IN INDIA

Anatomically modern humans settled in India in multiple waves of early migrations, over tens of millennia. The first migrants came with the Coastal Migration/Southern Dispersal 65,000 years ago.

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IMMIGRANTS IN INDIA

Anatomically modern humans settled in India in multiple waves of early migrations, over tens of millennia. The first migrants came with the Coastal Migration/Southern Dispersal 65,000 years ago.

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Supreme Court to settle conflicting High Court views: Is bribe-giver liable for abetment under Section 12 of Prevention of Corruption Act before 2018 amendment?

The Supreme Court in the case K. Rabindra Kumar Patra Versus The State Of Odisha observed and is set to consider whether a person who, despite the public servant's refusal, voluntarily offers a bribe to a public servant, should be held liable for abetment for an offence under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, when the bribe amount is recovered from the officer's desk.

2 mins

SUPREME COURT GRANTS BAIL TO RAJASTHAN JAL JEEVAN MISSION SCAM ACCUSED SANJAY BADAYA IN MONEY LAUNDERING CASE

The Supreme Court in the case Sanjay Badaya Versus Directorate Of Enforcement observed and has granted bail to Sanjay Badaya in a money laundering case which arose out of Rajasthan's Jal Jeevan Mission scam, wherein he alleged to have acted as a middleman for a Minister.

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Umar Khalid gets 7 days interim bail in Delhi riots larger conspiracy case

The Delhi High Court in the case observed and has granted bail to former JNU scholar Umar Khalid in the UAPA case on December 18, 2024 wherein alleging a larger conspiracy which relates to the 2020 North-East Delhi riots.

1 min

Delhi High Court quashes ED's denial of NOC to Times Internet to invest in foreign subsidiaries

The Delhi High Court in the case Times Internet Limited Versus Enforcement Directorate observed and has set aside the decision of Enforcement of Directorate, ED denying no objection certificate, NOC to Times Internet Limited, TIL under the Foreign Exchange Management Act, FEMA rules to invest in its foreign subsidiary.

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Supreme Court asks Registry to ensure synopsis is trimmed down: 'A synopsis cannot run into 128 pages!'

The Supreme Court in the case Deepti Sharma v. State of Uttar Pradesh observed and has expressed surprise at a synopsis of a petition running into 128 pages.

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SUPREME COURT: HC CAN'T SEEK EXPLANATION FROM JUDICIAL OFFICER FOR JUDICIAL ACTION

The Supreme Court in the case Ayub Khan v. The State of Rajasthan stated that the higher court cannot seek an explanation from a judicial officer for a decision made in a case, while expunging the adverse remarks made by the Rajasthan High Court against a District and Sessions Judge.

2 mins

Confinement of ED officers: Casino director told to join probe

Goa police issued notice to casino owner who locked up and confined ED officers during a raid.

1 min

SC to consider: Can graduates of 3-year LLB correspondence course enrol as advocates?

The Supreme Court in the case observed and is scheduled to consider whether a law graduate of a 3-year LLB Course be allowed to enrol with the State Bar Council if he or she obtained an undergraduate degree through correspondence.

1 min

Philippines ratifies defence treaty with Japan amid Chinese military escalations

The Philippines has ratified a defence treaty with Japan, allowing the country to station troops on each other's territory for military exercises after growing territorial challenges from China.

1 min

HAMAS HOPEFUL OF CEASEFIRE IN GAZA

Hamas said reaching an agreement was \"possible.\" Hamas calling the talks \"positive and optimistic\"

2 mins

Sri Lanka wins agreement with IMF

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday announced that Sri Lanka has achieved flexibility with the IMF on its rigid state revenue tax regime, something that was part of his election promise.

1 min

B'desh court commutes ULFA leader's death sentence to life term

The High Court Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday commuted the sentence of United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA) leader Paresh Baruah, changing his sentence from the death penalty to life imprisonment in the 10-truck arms smuggling case, lawyers said.

1 min

Human rights abuses row: Palestinian families sue US

Five Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and the United States have sued the State Department over its support to Israeli military accusing it of being involved in the \"human rights abuses\" in Gaza.

1 min

Rising rivalry: Israel and Turkey compete over Syria's future

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria has opened a new front for geopolitical competition in the Middle East.

1 min

Israeli military orders another Gaza evacuation

The Israeli military on Wednesday ordered another evacuation in central Gaza ahead of an offensive in the area, even as Israel and the militant group Hamas appeared to inch closer to a ceasefire in the 14-month war.

1 min

Sarkozy's conviction in graft case upheld

The Cour de Cassation, France's highest court, upheld on Wednesday former President Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for corruption and influence peddling.

1 min

UK tightens norms to curb migration

Britain has unveiled a series of measures this week to clamp down on soaring migration figures, including greater powers for an independent body to reduce reliance on overseas labour and speeding up returns of illegal immigrants to the countries of their origin.

1 min

Uzbek man arrested for killing of top Russian general

A 29-year-old man from Uzbekistan has been arrested in connection with the killing of a senior Russian general Igor Kirillov and his assistant in Moscow, as reported by CNN.

1 min

School shooting row: Teenage girl identified as shooter

Investigators found that a 15-year-old girl was the shooter in the Wisconsin school shooting that killed two and injured six at Abundant Life Christian School in Wisconsin, CNN reported.

1 min

'Many Canadians want to merge in the US'

US President-elect Donald Trump took a jibe at Canada and said that the country should consider becoming the 51st state of the United States.

1 min

Warren writes to Trump for setting up conflict-of-interest rules for Musk

Democratic Party's senator from Massachusetts, Elizabeth Warren has written to President-elect Donald Trump requesting clear and transparent conflict-of-interest rules to bind billionaire businessman Elon Musk, the Washington Post reported.

1 min

'Laapataa Ladies' excluded from Oscars race

Kiran Rao's directorial 'Laapataa Ladies', India's official entry to the Best Foreign Language Film category, is out of the Oscars race.

1 min

TOM CRUISE AWARDED U.S. NAVY'S HIGHEST CIVILIAN HONOUR

Hollywood star Tom Cruise was honored with the Department of the Navy Distinguished Public Service (DPS) Award.

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'SANTOSH' SHORTLISTED IN 'BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM' CATEGORY

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) on Wednesday unveiled the names of the projects that are eligible for the Oscars 2025 race.

1 min

AAMIR KHAN PRAISES UPENDRA RAO'S UPCOMING FILM 'UI'

Renowned Kannada director Upendra Rao is gearing up for the release of his new film, UI.

1 min

'THE ROSHANS' DOCU-SERIES TO RELEASE ON JANUARY 17

The much-awaited docuseries 'The Roshans,' featuring Hrithik Roshan, Rakesh Roshan, and Rajesh Roshan, finally has a release date.

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'We miss you so much': Celine Dion remembers late husband Rene Angelil

Celine Dion paid tribute to her late husband, Rene Angelil, on what would have been their 30th wedding anniversary.

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TAAPSEE PANNU BEGINS SHOOTING FOR ACTION-THRILLER 'GANDHARI'

Actor Taapsee Pannu has started shooting her next project, 'Gandhari,' an action-thriller directed by Devashish Makhija and produced by Kanika Dhillon.

1 min

From smart fans to digital heaters: The role of technology in modern home comfort

In today's fast-paced world, technology plays a pivotal role in reshaping how we experience comfort at home.

2 mins

Top 5 data storage trends for 2025

With data volumes growing exponentially daily, there is a compelling need to approach data storage capabilities holistically.

2 mins

THE INTERNET OF BEHAVIORS (IOB): HOW TECH KNOWS YOU BETTER THAN YOU DO

Imagine you're scrolling through your phone, minding your own business, when suddenly an ad pops up for those sneakers you mentioned once in a conversation.

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ASHWIN BIDS ADIEU TO INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

Ashwin came into the post-match conference to announce his decision.

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WTC final hangs in balance after Brisbane Test ends in draw

After weather forced the Brisbane Test to end in a draw, the race to the World Test Championship final further became a tricky affair, ICC Cricket reported.

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Ayub, Salman lead Pakistan to 3-wicket win over South Africa

Ashwin, I've always admired how you approached the game with your mind and heart in perfect sync. From perfecting the carrom ball to contributing crucial runs, you always found a way to win. Watching you grow from a promising talent to one of India's finest match-winners has been wonderful. Your journey shows that true greatness lies in never being afraid to experiment and evolve. Your legacy will inspire one and all. Wishing you all the very best for your 2nd innings. - Sachin Tendulkar

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India to face Pakistan in Kho Kho World Cup

Hosts India will face arch rivals Pakistan in the opening match of the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup on January 13, the organisers announced on Wednesday.

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Weather draws third Test, India-Australia series tied 1-1

The third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has ended in a draw after weather continued to make it difficult to push for a result on Wednesday in Brisbane.

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Bumrah surpasses Kapil Dev as India's top pacer

Jasprit Bumrah established himself as India's most successful pacer in Australia in Test format after surpassing the legendary Kapil Dev on Day 5 of the Brisbane Test of the Border-Bavaskar Trophy on Wednesday.

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