The ruling JMM-Congress-RJD-CPI-ML alliance in Jharkhand released its election manifesto, promising 10 lakh jobs, increased reservations for SCs/STs/OBCs, and a higher MSP for paddy. This comes as a direct challenge to BJP’s ‘Sankalp’ manifesto, setting the stage for a fierce contest in the upcoming Assembly elections. Read More
Actress Vaishnavi Macdonald who played Geeta Viswas in ‘Shaktimaan’, reveals that Mukesh Khanna doesn’t think that Ranveer Singh is fit for this role of India’s first superhero. She added, “Mukesh ji’s point of view in this thing, that nowadays there is a very thin line between social media, personal life and professional life.” Read More
A special investigation team (SIT) has begun investigating the alleged adulteration of ghee used to make Tirupati laddu prasadam. The team, comprising CBI and Andhra Pradesh police officers, is examining lab reports that indicate the presence of animal fat in the ghee supplied by a Tamil Nadu-based dairy. The SIT will soon visit Tirumala... Read More
Six years after the ‘Sandpaper-gate’ controversy, David Warner is back as captain of the Sydney Thunder. Warner, who recently retired from international cricket, expressed his excitement to lead and mentor young talent in the Big Bash League. Read More
Junior contestant Yuvraj Sethi charmed the audience and host Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati 16. After winning Rs 1,60,000, Yuvraj playfully took over the host’s seat, quizzing Bachchan with lighthearted questions. The highlight was a mock seven-crore question about Bachchan’s potential successor, to which he emotionally replied that he wished to remain the... Read More
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announced expansions to welfare programmes. He promised an increase in the monthly allowance for the Ladki Bahin Yojana. Shinde outlined a 10-point programme including loan waivers for farmers and electricity bill reductions. He also promised police recruitments, price stabilisation measures, and increased grants for Anganwadi workers. Shinde criticised the opposition... Read More
The Cambridge City Council is set to honor the bravery and sacrifice of nearly 4 million Indian soldiers who fought in World War I and II. The event, spearheaded by Cambridge Mayor and Kottayam native Baiju Thittala, seeks to recognize the soldiers’ contributions which have largely been overlooked in both India and the UK. Read More