- India
- December 12, 2024
Senior Lawyer Vrinda Grover Will No Longer Represent RG Kar Victim’s Family in Courts
Kolkata: Senior lawyer Vrinda Grover will no longer be representing the R G Kar Medical College rape-murder victim’s family, sources said on Thursday. The chamber of Grover said in a statement that the concerned trial court, before which the trial in the rape-murder case is being held, has been informed accordingly and that the counsels stand discharged from the matter. It said that…
- India
- December 12, 2024
One Nation, One Election: What PM Modi Had Promised About Simultaneous Polls
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet cleared the bill for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal on Thursday (December 12). This development comes as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the NDA have been repeatedly advocating for this initiative asserting that it will “strengthen the democracy” by holding simultaneous elections in the country. “Elections are held at different places every few months and it hampers…
- India
- December 12, 2024
Solar Storm Warning: NOAA Predicts Radio Blackouts from Intense Sun Activity This Week
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has raised concerns about potential radio blackouts this week due to intense solar activity. On Sunday, the sun emitted an X-class solar flare, the most powerful type of solar flare, which could disrupt high-frequency radio communications on Earth. What Are Solar Flares? Solar flares are sudden bursts of electromagnetic radiation from the sun’s surface.…
- India
- December 12, 2024
Cold Conditions Intensify in Rajasthan; Fatehpur Records 0.1 Degrees Celsius
Jaipur: Rajasthan continued to reel under intense cold conditions, with Fatehpur town in Sikar district recording the lowest night temperature at 0.1 degrees Celsius, according to the MeT department. The mercury dipped to 1 degrees Celsius in Sikar city, while Churu and Karauli recorded minimum temperatures of 2.2 degrees Celsius on Tuesday night. The night temperature was recorded at 2.6 degrees Celsius in…
- India
- December 12, 2024
BIG BREAKING: One Nation, One Election Approved by Cabinet, Comprehensive Bill Soon: Reports
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet cleared the bill for the ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal on Thursday. This is a breaking story, more details awaited.
- India
- December 12, 2024
Macron Seeks Political Deal to Name New Prime Minister and Restore France’s Stability
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a political deal that would allow him to both name a new prime minister and “guarantee the stability of the country,” following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a spokesperson for the outgoing government said Wednesday. Maud Bregeon, the spokesperson, said Macron insisted there was at the moment no “broader” political alliance than the…
- India
- December 12, 2024
Kalyan Banerjee Submits Written Apology For Remarks Against Union Minister Scindia
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday said that TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee has submitted a written apology for his remarks against Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia besides apologising in the House. As soon as the House met, some members belonging to the ruling alliance stood up to raise the issue of the remarks made by Banerjee. However, Birla intervened and said…
- India
- December 12, 2024
Mere Harassment Not Sufficient To Find Accused Guilty of Abetting Suicide: SC
New Delhi: Mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement, the Supreme Court has said. The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging a Gujarat High Court order which refused to…
- India
- December 12, 2024
Sixty Percent of Those Killed in Road Accidents in 18-34 Age Group: Govt in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: As many as 1.78 lakh people are killed in road accidents annually in the country and 60 per cent of the victims are in the age group of 18-34 years, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday. He lamented that people do not fear the law and many drive two-wheelers without helmets and some jump…
- India
- December 12, 2024
World’s Best Food Cities: Mumbai at 5th – Which Indian Cities Made It?
New Delhi: Mumbai’s food culture has received global recognition, according to recent ranking released by the popular food and travel guide, Taste Atlas. As part of the Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25, the guide has has published ranking-based lists across different food-related categories. Mumbai secured the 5th position on the list of the “100 Best Food Cities in the World.” The 4 cities that…
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