FM Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Rs 14,000 Crore Returned to Banks from Mallya Asset Sales

December 18, 2024

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Lok Sabha that the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has restored assets worth Rs 22,280 crore to victims of various scams on Tuesday. This includes over Rs 14,000 crore returned to banks from the sale of fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya's assets. Additionally, Rs 1,053 crore from...

Day 5: Australia Sets India 275-Run Target After Declaring at 89/7

December 18, 2024

India needs 275 runs to win the Brisbane Test, with a minimum of 54 overs remaining. Australia declared their second innings at 89/7 on Day 5. The superb bowling performances by Bumrah (3/18), Siraj (2/36), and Akash Deep (2/28) put Australia on the back foot in their second innings on...

Haiti’s Bernard Mevs Hospital Set on Fire in Armed Men Attack

December 18, 2024

Armed men attacked the Bernard Mevs hospital in Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital on Monday. They set the hospital on fire, destroying four operating rooms and all laboratory equipment. The hospital director, who asked to remain anonymous, confirmed the damage. Thankfully, no patients or staff were harmed, as the hospital had been...

Rain Disrupts Day 5 Play in Brisbane, India’s Innings End at 260

December 18, 2024

Rain continued to impact the third Test between India and Australia on Day 5. As a result, only 24 balls were bowled in the first session. India were all out for 260 after Akash Deep’s dismissal. The Australian team was ready to begin their innings, but rain halted the start....

Scindia Highlights Northeast’s Growth Under Modi’s Leadership

December 18, 2024

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia praised the rapid development of the Northeast under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He focused on the region's major infrastructure improvements, which have been pivotal for its progress. Manipur's Long-standing Issues In an interview, Scindia acknowledged the complexity of the situation in Manipur. However, he emphasized that...

Ali Amin Awaits Imran Khan’s Call to Launch Civil Disobedience

December 18, 2024

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has stated that he is ready to start a civil disobedience movement. However, he emphasized that the movement will only begin once PTI founder Imran Khan gives the call. Gandapur told, “We will act as soon as the call comes.” Moreover, Gandapur asserted...

BJP to Send Notices to Gadkari, Scindia and Other MPs Absent During Key Bill Introduction

December 18, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will soon issue notices to its Lok Sabha members who were absent during the introduction of the 'One Nation, One Election' bills on Tuesday. Notably, prominent leaders like Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari, Jyotiraditya Scindia, and Giriraj Singh were among those missing. Earlier, the BJP had...

Iran Steps Back on Stricter Hijab Law Implementation

December 18, 2024

Iran has decided to pause the implementation of a stricter hijab law. Shahram Dabiri, the vice president in charge of parliamentary affairs, announced the decision on Tuesday. “It was decided that this law will not be referred to the government for now. The decision was reached by top executive, legislative...

India’s Smartphone Exports Reach New Record in November 2024

December 16, 2024

India’s smartphone exports reached a new milestone of Rs 20,000 crore in November 2024. This represents a remarkable 92% increase from Rs 10,634 crore in November 2023, as reported. Clearly, this surge reflects the booming success of India’s smartphone manufacturing sector, with global giants like Apple and Samsung playing a...

India’s Digital Growth Fueled by Thriving Gaming Industry

December 16, 2024

India’s digital landscape has rapidly evolved over the past two decades. With over 700 million internet users, the country is now one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets. According to a report by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF), India’s electronics industry is expected to reach USD 300 billion, and...