TRUMP'S DAY-ONE DICTATOR VOW SPARKS AUTHORITARIAN RHETORIC CONCERNS

As Donald Trump faces growing scrutiny over his increasingly authoritarian and violent rhetoric, Fox News host Sean Hannity gave his long-time friend a chance to assure the American people that he wouldn’t abuse power or seek retribution if he wins a second term.

ISRAELI MINISTER'S SON AMONG TWO SOLDIERS KILLED IN GAZA

Master Sgt (res.) Gal Meir Eisenkot, the son of Israeli Minister Gadi Eisenkot, and Sgt Major (res.) Jonathan David Deitch of the 55 Brigade’s 6623 Reconnaissance Battalion have been killed in the Gaza Strip, the Times of Israel reported quoting the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).

ELON MUSK URGES BOB IGER'S REMOVAL AFTER DISNEY'S X AD PULL

Elon Musk is demanding the firing of Disney CEO Bob Iger in response to Disney’s decision to pull advertisements from his troubled social media platform, X, CNN reported.

IDF HITS 450 TERROR TARGETS

The fighting in the Gaza Strip continues as the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that about 450 targets were attacked in the last day.

62nd network planning group meeting under PM GatiShakti discussed four infrastructure projects worth Rs 15,000 crore

The 62nd Network Planning Group (NPG) meeting under PM GatiShakti was held yesterday in New Delhi, under the chairpersonship of Special Secretary (Logistics), Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), SumitaDawra.

CBDC HAS THE POTENTIAL TO REDUCE CROSS-BORDER TRANSACTION COST TO 2-3%: SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS

Addressing FICCI’s 96TH Annual General Meeting and Annual Convention, on the theme- ‘The World’s Growth Engine’, Mr Ajay Seth, Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt of India, said that the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has the potential to reduce cross- border transaction cost to two-three per cent.

SUPREME COURT TAKES SUO MOTU COGNISANCE OF CALCUTTA HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT ADVISING FEMALE ADOLESCENTS ON SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR

The Supreme Court in the case observed and has taken the Suo motu cognizance of the judgement of the Calcutta High Court wherein the court stated that every female adolescent should control the sexual urge as in the eyes of the society she will be the looser when she gives in to enjoy the sexual pleasure of hardly two minutes.

SC CRITICIZES CALCUTTA HC'S 'CONTROL SEXUAL URGES' ADVICE TO ADOLESCENT GIRLS

The Supreme Court on Friday strongly criticized a judgment from the Calcutta High Court, asserting that judges are not expected to express personal views or preach.

Why Cyclone Michaung's approach to Andhra coast is so unusual

Tropical Cyclone Michaung made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast, specifically in Bapatla district between Nellore and Machilipatnam, on Tuesday, December 5, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announcement on Monday evening, December 4.

PATIENTS CHARGED UPTO RS 50K FOR BEDS IN GOVT HOSPITALS, ALLEGES AAP

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has alleged that if beds are unavailable at central government hospitals, patients in waiting are being charged between Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000 by brokers to secure a bed.

CM Revanth Reddy holds Praja Darbar addressing public grievances

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy wasted no time in addressing the concerns of the people, initiating prompt actions on the very next day after assuming office.

CJI HIGHLIGHTS CONSTANT TUSSLE FOR ULTIMATE CONTROL OVER JUDGES' APPOINTMENTS

Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Friday said that there is a constant tussle about who will get ultimate control over appointment of judges even as vacancies arise and appointments are kept pending for a long period of time.

INDIA'S ADITYA-L1 MISSION CAPTURES FIRST EVER SUN'S FULL DISK IMAGE

India's Aditya-L1 Mission has successfully captured the Sun's first-ever full-disk images, as announced by ISRO. These images, taken in near-ultraviolet wavelengths, offer groundbreaking insights into the intricate details of the Sun’s photosphere and chromosphere, according to a statement by ISRO on X, formerly Twitter.

KERALA DOCTOR COMMITS SUICIDE AMID ALLEGED BOYFRIEND'S DOWRY DEMAND

Dr Shahana, a 26-year-old doctor in Kerala, tragically took her own life after her boyfriend, Dr EA Ruwais, allegedly demanded dowry that her family couldn’t meet.

Supreme Court bins plea on expenditure limit for parties during elections

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a petition seeking a directive to establish the expenditure limit for political parties and candidates in elections, as-serting that such issues fall under legislative policy.

RBI stays on disinflationary track, keeps Repo rate intact at 6.50%

In a continued thrust on disinflationary monetary policy, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday kept key policy rates unchanged with Repo at 6.50 per cent, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate at the same 6.25 per cent and the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the bank rate at 6.75 per cent. The status quo is seen to be aligned with the intention of the Monetary Policy Committee for an ecosystem of sustainable growth which, while being robust, can brave global headwinds.

Meghwal stresses diversity in judicial appointments

The Union Law and Justice Minister revealed the data regarding diversity among the higher judiciary appointed between 2018 and 2023.

SHAH LAUDS ABVP'S CRUCIAL ROLE IN NATION-BUILDING

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded the Akhil Bhartiya Vidhyarthi Parishad (ABVP) for its journey and said that I am an organic product of Vidyarthi Parishad.

CASH RAID ON JHARKHAND CONG MP, OVER 100 CR FOUND

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gaurav Bhatia on Friday took a swipe at the Congress over the recovery of Rs 100 crore in cash from the residence of the party’s MP in Jharkhand.

LOK SABHA BRINGS CURTAIN DOWN ON MAHUA MOITRA'S MEMBERSHIP

Mahua Moitra came out of the Lok Sabha and made a statement and termed her expulsion as justice by a kangaroo court.

TEAM INDIA TOUCHES DOWN IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR MULTI-FORMAT SERIES TOUR

Team India received a warm welcome upon their arrival in Durban for the upcoming multi-format series against South Africa, starting with the first T20I on Sunday.

Elon Musk's AI startup XAI seeks to raise USD 1 billion funding

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, xAI, has recently disclosed its intention to secure up to a billion dollars in funding, as indicated in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Fox Business reported.

'Pleased to touch a milestone', says England skipper Buttler

After his side’s six-wicket win over West Indies in the second ODI, England skipper Jos Buttler expressed his happiness with his knock, stating that he was searching for runs and pleased to reach the 5,000-run mark in ODIs.

Shami among nominees for ICC Player of Month for November

India pacer Mohammed Shami, who ended the recently concluded ICC World Cup as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament, has been nominated for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month Award for November 2023 along with Australia’s batting sensation Travis Head and allrounder Glenn Maxwell.

New logo of ICC T20 World Cup revealed ahead of 2024 edition

The ICC T20 World Cup has undergone a makeover, revealing a new logo for the marquee event of T20I cricket on Thursday.

DORTMUND STUTTGART FALLS 2-0 TO IN GERMAN CUP

Borussia Dortmund is out of the German Cup after losing 2-0 to Stuttgart as third-tier Saarbruecken knocked out Eintracht Frankfurt.

Barcelona welcomes Girona for special Catalan showdown

Barcelona was the Spanish league champion last season. Now it is just the second-best team in the Catalonia region.

MARSEILLE SECURES 3-0 WIN AGAINST LYON IN RESCHEDULED CLASH

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored one goal and provided two assists as Marseille secured a third straight win in all competitions with a 3-0 defeat of last-place Lyon in the French league.

IN AN UNUSUAL MOVE, UN SECRETARY-GENERAL GUTERRES INVOKES ARTICLE 99 AMID GAZA WAR

In a rare move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter and formally referred the situation in Gaza to the UN Security Council, urging its members to “avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in the besieged enclave, CNN reported on Wednesday.

RUSSIAN SENATE DECIDES TO HOLD NEXT YEAR'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION ON MARCH 17

The Russian Federation Council unanimously agreed to officially designate March 17, 2024, as the date for next year’s presidential election at a plenary meeting on Thursday, Russian state-owned news agency TASS reported.