On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a stay on the Union’s notification regarding the establishment of the Fact-Check Unit (FCU) in accordance with the IT Amendment Rules 2023. This stay will remain in effect until the Bombay High Court reaches a final decision on the challenges to the IT Rules amendment of 2023. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology ...

Exactly six days after the dramatic arrest of Telangana MLC and former state Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao’s daughter K. Kavitha, the Enforcement Directorate raided the Delhi CM’s residence, seized his phone and also of his family members before starting a two-hour questioning in the Liquor scam that was being probed by the agency. Kavitha was arrested by ED from ...

The quest for the next leading man in the famed spy franchise has reached its conclusion. British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly received a formal offer to step into the shoes of the iconic secret agent synonymous with martinis and intrigue, as per sources cited by The Sun. At 33, Taylor-Johnson stands on the brink of accepting this career-defining role, ...

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) unveiled its 2023 Internet Crime Report along with detailed state breakdowns, showing a concerning trend in cybercrime affecting Alaskans. With over 880,000 complaints nationwide, totaling potential losses of $12.5 billion, the report underscores the growing threat of online scams and fraud. Alaska’s portion of the report reveals a staggering figure: residents filed more ...

The Indian Consulate in New York said on Monday that preliminary investigation into the death of an Indian student, reportedly discovered deceased in a forest in the US state of Massachusetts last week, has ruled out any foul play. Abhijeeth Paruchuru, hailing from Andhra Pradesh and a student of Boston University, was found inside an abandoned car by local law ...

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday lashed out at China for “advancing absurd claims” over the territory of Arunachal Pradesh and strongly reiterated that the northeastern state will remain an “integral and inalienable part” of India forever. The Ministry’s response followed Beijing’s statement that it “never acknowledges and firmly opposes” the “so-called Arunachal Pradesh illegally established by India.” ...

Despite India’s stand, Chinese Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesperson for the Chinese Defence Ministry, reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh is their territory, aimed at keeping the issue burning as ever. Zhang’s comments came in response to India’s recent reinforcement of military infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh, specifically through the construction of the Sela Tunnel, aimed at improving connectivity and troop movement ...

On Monday, the Supreme Court issued directives to the State Bank of India (SBI) to disclose comprehensive details concerning electoral bonds. These details include the date of purchase and redemption, the names of purchasers and recipients, denominations, and alphanumeric numbers and serial bonds. Furthermore, the court instructed SBI Chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara to submit an affidavit by 5 pm on ...

Amid attacks over his ‘Shakti’ remarks, senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that the statement had been taken out of context and blamed the “lies-manufacturing machinery” of the BJP for creating a needless controversy over his statement. While addressing a large gathering on the culmination of the Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi ...

Confirming earlier speculation, Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan officially tendered her resignation from her post on Monday. Sources within Raj Bhavan revealed that she is expected to run as a BJP candidate in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, possibly from Central Chennai or Puducherry. Tamilisai Soundararajan has previously expressed her desire to play an active role in politics on numerous occasions. ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned the US-led NATO military alliance against deploying troops in Ukraine, stating that such action would bring the world “one step closer to a full-scale World War III.” During a speech to his supporters and the media following his decisive presidential election victory, Putin hinted at the presence of fighters from NATO countries on Ukrainian soil. ...

Former President Donald Trump rallied supporters in Ohio over the weekend, declaring the upcoming November presidential election as pivotal in American history. Trump, who recently secured the presumptive Republican nomination, emphasized the significance of the date, November 5, while lambasting his opponent, President Joe Biden. During his speech in Vandalia, Ohio, Trump criticized Chinese plans to manufacture cars in Mexico ...

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, is set to culminate today (Sunday, March 17, 2024) in Mumbai after covering a staggering 6,700 kilometers from Manipur. The event marks a significant milestone in his journey across the country to connect with people from different walks of life. Key political figures including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Samajwadi Party ...

The ruling coalition front led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed the five-phased poll schedule of the Election Commission (EC) in the state, saying it was ready for the poll-battle starting from April 19 till May 20. However, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders of Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), and Shiv Sena have voiced criticism against the Election Commission ...

The Election Commission of India announced on Saturday that Andhra Pradesh will hold simultaneous elections for the state Assembly and Lok Sabha in a single phase on May 13, involving over four crore eligible voters across 175 Assembly and 25 Lok Sabha seats. According to the election schedule, notification for the polls will be issued on April 18, with the ...

Lok Sabha elections will be held in Tamil Nadu in a single phase on April 19.  All 39 seats in Tamil Nadu and one seat in Puducherry will vote in a single phase on April 19 and the counting of votes will be held on June 4. Ahead of the April 19 Lok Sabha polls, Tamil Nadu’s ruling DMK appears ...

Following the Election Commission of India’s declaration of dates for the Lok Sabha polls, Kerala’s major political factions aligned under the UDF or LDF, led by either Congress or Left parties, have initiated strategic maneuvers to secure the highest number of seats. Kerala is slated for polling on April 26, with the deadline for nominations set for April 4. Scrutiny ...

The Election Commission of India announced the schedule for the 543 parliamentary constituencies for the 18th Lok Sabha elections, marking the commencement of the world’s largest democratic exercise encompassing 96.8 crore voters, including 21.5 crore young voters aged between 18 to 29 years. Additionally, the election schedule for four state assemblies was announced, comprising Sikkim (32 seats), Arunachal Pradesh (60 ...

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar is set to undertake a diplomatic tour to Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia from March 23 to 27, aiming to bolster bilateral ties. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued on Saturday, the visit to these Southeast Asian nations will serve as a platform for discussions on shared ...

India has rejected the US State Department’s “concerns” regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and termed it as “misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted.” In a press briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, emphasized that the CAA primarily aims at granting citizenship rather than revoking it. Jaiswal dismissed critiques from those with limited comprehension of ...