Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke about the Ambedkar controversy and demanded an apology from the Congress party. He accused Congress of spreading a manipulated video of Home Minister Amit Shah's speech. Fadnavis claimed that the video was edited to distort Shah’s words, leading to confusion and creating unnecessary issues. The Chief Minister emphasized that such actions were harmful and divisive, and he called on Congress to take responsibility for their actions. He further criticized the opposition party for playing political games at the cost of truth and asked them to apologize for misleading the public with the altered video.
26 December,2024 11:00 AM IST
Singer B Praak attended the Bhasma Aarti at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, where he had a memorable experience. He also mentioned that his upcoming bhajan, dedicated to Mahakal, reflects this devotion. Praak expressed his admiration for India, emphasising its greatness, and sang a few lines from the bhajan during his visit.
25 December,2024 06:49 PM IST
On December 25, sirens sounded across central Israel as a missile, launched from Yemen, was intercepted. The Israeli military confirmed the missile was shot down before it reached Israeli land. Reuters footage from Tel Aviv showed the missile streaking through the sky followed by a loud explosion. The missile attack is believed to have been carried out by the Houthi rebels from Yemen, who have previously launched drones and missiles toward Israel. The Houthis claim these attacks are acts of solidarity with Palestinians. In response, Israel has asked its embassies in Europe to push for the Houthis to be declared a terrorist group, as they are backed by Iran.
25 December,2024 05:45 PM IST
Syria's new administration announced an agreement to merge all rebel factions under the Defense Ministry. This follows the rebels' capture of Damascus on December 8, forcing President Assad to flee after over 13 years of civil war. The agreement to integrate rebel forces into the Defense Ministry came after HTS leader Al-Golani took control of Syria. Last week, Prime Minister Md al-Bashir revealed plans to restructure the ministry with former rebel fighters and defected officers from Assad's army. Since assuming power, Al-Golani has engaged with international delegates and given interviews to Western media, meeting officials from Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Qatar, Turkey, and the US.
25 December,2024 01:09 PM IST
Bollywood star Varun Dhawan visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, where he offered prayers alongside co-stars Keerthy Suresh, Waqima Gabbi, and filmmaker Atlee and his wife Priya Atlee. The actor's upcoming film, 'Baby John,' produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, and Jyoti Deshpande, is directed by Kalees and presented by Atlee and is set to release on December 25. Varun Dhawan expressed that offering prayers at the temple was a great experience, emphasising that God is greater than the film and he prayed for the movie's success.
24 December,2024 09:50 PM IST
Karan Aujla’s It Was All A Dream concert tour in Mumbai was filled with surprises and emotional moments. Day 1 saw Vicky Kaushal and Parineeti Chopra surprise the crowd, with Parineeti delivering an energetic performance of Pehle Lalkare Naal. The emotional highlight was Vicky’s heartfelt words to Karan, which brought him to tears and went viral on social media. Day 2 featured a surprise appearance by AP Dhillon, who performed Brown Munde with Karan, followed by a high-energy collaboration with rapper DIVINE. Bollywood stars like Karan Johar and Neha Dhupia also attended, adding to the star power.
23 December,2024 09:31 PM IST
On December 22, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with Abu Mohammed al-Golani, leader of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, in Damascus. Al-Golani played a key role in efforts to overthrow Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. During the meeting, Fidan and al-Golani embraced and posed for photos. Turkish President Erdogan stated that Turkey would support Syria in forming a new government and writing a new constitution. For years, Turkey backed rebels against Assad and now wants to help rebuild Syria, especially as millions of Syrian refugees live in Turkey. Fidan's visit came amid ongoing fighting between Turkey-backed fighters and the Kurdish YPG militia in northern Syria. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) are struggling to maintain their power after Assad’s fall.
23 December,2024 03:01 PM IST
President-elect Donald Trump vowed to take back control of the Panama Canal, accusing Panama of charging too much in fees. He warned that if Panama didn’t follow moral and legal standards, the US would demand the canal’s return “quickly and without question.” Trump made these statements at the AmericaFest event, following a similar post on Truth Social. Panamanian President Jose Mulino said Panama’s sovereignty over the canal is non-negotiable. The US built and ran the canal until 1999, when it was fully handed over to Panama under agreements made in 1977. Trump also expressed concerns about the canal falling into the hands of countries like China. It’s unclear how he would try to regain control.
23 December,2024 01:30 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on his two-day visit to Kuwait. PM Modi reached the Middle-Eastern country today. This will be the first visit of an Indian Prime Minister to Kuwait in 43 years, Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. During the visit, the Prime Minister will hold discussions with the leadership of Kuwait. Prime Minister will also interact with the Indian community in Kuwait.
21 December,2024 09:46 PM IST
The annual day function at Dhirubhai Ambani School turned into a glamorous affair, attracting a star-studded lineup of celebrities. A host of renowned names, including Bollywood icons Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and Abhishek Bachchan, were spotted attending the event. The evening saw these stars not only gracing the occasion with their presence but also cheering on their children, who were showcasing their talents on stage.
20 December,2024 04:44 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
