External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that the government is awaiting the release of 69 Indians recruited into the Russian army, many of whom were misled about their roles. Out of 91 Indians, eight have died and 14 have returned with government assistance. The issue was raised with Russian authorities by PM Modi and...
Read MoreKrishna Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, as per Hindu mythology. Lord Krishna’s birth is celebrated with great joy and devotion by devotees across the world. On this day, people light fast and pray to Lord Krishna to celebrate his birth on Earth. It is said that praying...
Read MoreAfter the assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, Iran planned to harshly punish Israel as ordered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The IRGC debated responses, ranging from direct strikes to other measures. The US reaffirmed its support for Israel amidst calls for a ceasefire and hostage negotiations by Egypt and Qatar.
Read MoreDonald Trump claimed he nearly died in a helicopter crash with Willie Brown and that Brown shared negative remarks about Kamala Harris. Brown denied the incident and Trump’s claims about Harris. Reports indicate Trump toured California by helicopter with Jerry Brown, not Willie Brown.
Read MoreCisco announced plans for another round of layoffs, potentially affecting thousands of jobs, as it shifts focus toward cybersecurity and AI amid challenges in its core business. The job cuts follow February’s reduction of 4,000 employees and aim to support the company’s diversification strategy through acquisitions and investments in AI product offerings.
Read MoreR G Kar Medical College was in turmoil following the suspicious death of a second-year post-graduate trainee. Fellow students and various groups demanded a thorough investigation, delaying the autopsy for nearly 10 hours. Protests erupted, with some claiming foul play.
Read MoreRajya Sabha experienced a heated debate when BJP MP Ghanshyam Tiwari’s comments on opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge caused a clash between Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and SP MP Jaya Bachchan. Bachchan criticized Dhankhar’s tone, leading him to accuse the opposition of attempting to destabilize the House. The opposition walked out, and NDA MPs demanded an...
Read MoreThe National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Babbar Khalsa International terrorist Tarsem Singh after his extradition from the UAE. Tarsem, a key aide to pro-Khalistan terrorists, was involved in funding terror activities in India. He had been wanted for his role in the RPG attack on Punjab Police’s intelligence headquarters in Mohali in 2022.
Read MoreAn association of refugees from former East Pakistan, now Bangladesh, urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) cut-off date from December 31, 2014, to 2024. This appeal aimed to help Hindus escaping persecution in Bangladesh given the current crisis. The organization requested a simplified citizenship process using affidavits instead...
Read MoreThe Parliament concluded one session early, passing key legislation including the Finance Bill and Appropriation Bill for 2024. The session saw notable productivity with significant participation and minimal disruptions. The contentious Waqf Board Bill was also referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee after opposition resistance. Speaker Om Birla highlighted the impressive productivity and engagement...
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