Pressure is mounting on the Mamata Banerjee Government as protests over SSC Recruitment scam intensify. Supreme Court struck down the SSC recruitment process, calling it “tainted from start to finish’. 26,000 teachers have lost jobs in one of the largest recruitment scams in West Bengal’s history. Following the verdict, mass protests erupted outside Bikash Bhavan in Kolkata’s Salt Lake area. The protests turned violent as police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the crowd.
16 May,2025 09:37 PM IST
President Donald Trump justified his decision to accept a private jet from the Qatari royal family, citing Boeing's delays in delivering a new Air Force One. He said the current aircraft is 40 years old and outdated compared to jets used by Gulf nations. Trump called the gift a gesture of goodwill, highlighting that the U.S. has helped keep countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE safe. He emphasized that the plane would not be used for personal travel after his presidency and suggested it could eventually be displayed in his presidential library. Trump compared the situation to how retired Air Force One jets are preserved in museums honoring former presidents.
13 May,2025 11:58 AM IST
On May 7, Amritsar conducted a citywide blackout drill as part of a civil defence preparedness exercise. According to ASI Jagtar Singh, the half-hour blackout from 10:30 PM to 11 PM was carried out to simulate wartime conditions, ensuring no lights were visible to prevent enemy detection. The drill was in line with directives aiming at enhancing urban readiness during a high-threat scenario.
08 May,2025 05:31 PM IST
Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar witnessed a brief blackout during a nationwide mock drill conducted under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directive and Amritsar’s Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is closed until further notice. The exercise aimed to test emergency readiness and security coordination at key public locations. Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, also participated, activating sirens to signal a blackout drill. These drills are part of heightened preparedness amid rising national security concerns.
08 May,2025 05:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Sri Lanka currently to strengthen bilateral relations. Upon his arrival at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, he was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome. From a red carpet reception to a guard of honour, the warm gestures marked the deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka. PM Modi's arrival in Colombo came after his visit to Thailand, where he held a bilateral meeting with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and attended the BIMSTEC Summit. Here is a look at the ceremony that welcomed PM Modi to Sri Lanka.
05 April,2025 02:43 PM IST
The Grazia Fashion Pink Carpet dazzled with glitz and glamour as A-listers like Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina, Malaika Arora, Triptii Dimri, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Babil Khan, Tiger Shroff, Tamannaah Bhatia, and many others stole the spotlight with their stunning looks. The event brought together a mix of established stars and rising talents, all bringing their A-game to the carpet. From sparkling gowns to sharp suits, the evening was a celebration of style, elegance, and star power.
20 March,2025 03:51 PM IST
On March 5, families searching for their missing loved ones in Mexico made a chilling discovery at a ranch in Jalisco, where they found charred remains, clothing, and shoes. The ranch is believed to have been used by drug cartels for forced recruitments. This horrific finding sparked protests across the country, including in Jalisco, Mexico City, Tijuana, Veracruz, and San Luis Potosí, with demonstrators demanding justice for the more than 100,000 people still missing in Mexico.
16 March,2025 01:40 PM IST
In a litmus test for President Aleksandar Vučić’s administration, thousand of students gathered in Belgrade for anti-government demonstrations reflecting widespread public dissatisfaction and the escalating momentum of anti-corruption protests. The catalyst for this movement was the tragic collapse of the Novi Sad railway station roof in November 2024, which claimed 15 lives—a disaster many attribute to governmental negligence. This gathering will be followed up by a rally in which students from across Serbia march on foot to the capital protesting against the current government.
15 March,2025 11:17 AM IST
A heated exchange erupted in the Lok Sabha between Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. The war of words intensified when Sitharaman demanded an apology from Gogoi. The confrontation led to a major disruption in the session, with the atmosphere in the House becoming highly charged.
11 March,2025 04:57 PM IST
Rumours about the divorce between Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma have been circulating since November 2024, with claims of a separation due to ‘compatibility issues.’ Their relationship, which began during the pandemic, saw an engagement in 2020 and a private wedding. Recently, the couple unfollowed each other on social media, fueling the ongoing speculation. The divorce claims seem to be true now, as the couple was spotted outside the Bandra Family Court. However, neither Yuzvendra Chahal nor Dhanashree Verma has issued an official statement yet.
21 February,2025 05:28 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
