RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav paid tribute to those who lost their lives in long queues outside banks during demonetisation. He sarcastically referred to the day as the ‘barsi’ of demonetisation and criticized the government for failing to eliminate black money as promised. Yadav also accused the BJP of purchasing land and building party offices with…
The wife of an Illinois judge, Megan Valentine, was arrested and charged with fatally shooting her husband, Judge Michael J. Valentine. She is facing several charges including first degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated battery with a firearm. The Edwards County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene where Judge Valentine’s body was…
Chhagan Bhujbal, a Maharashtra minister, denied joining the BJP-led alliance to avoid investigation by the Enforcement Directorate. He clarified that the case against him was closed when he was part of the previous government and he joined forces with the BJP for the development of his constituencies. His response came after claims in a book…
Former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP Parliamentary Committee member BS Yediyurappa accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of being involved in the MUDA scam and claimed that he will soon face jail time. Yediyurappa demanded that the case be handed over to the CBI for investigation. He expressed confidence in winning the upcoming by-elections and urged voters…
During the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections, voters in Mumbai will receive up to 20% discounts at select shops, restaurants, and multiplexes by showing their inked finger. This initiative is aimed at encouraging voter turnout and was organized after discussions with various trade associations. The Election Commission also launched a voting awareness campaign called `Utsav Nivadnukicha,…
Raj Thackeray has stated that if his government is elected, he will remove loudspeakers from all mosques in Maharashtra. Nitesh Rane has supported this statement. The issue has sparked controversy among political parties and religious organizations, with concerns about election procedures, noise pollution, and religious freedom. The statements from leaders are becoming sharper as the…
The seventh edition of the Kuttikkanam International Film Festival (KIFF) will take place at Marian College on November 14 and 15. The festival, organized by the Department of Communication and Media Studies at the college and the Medios Talkies Film Society, will focus on women-centered cinema under the theme ‘SHE’ (Stories of Her Empowerment). Actor…
The Department of Justice has announced charges against an Iranian man and two others for a plot that included a plan to kill President-elect Donald Trump. The Iranian government allegedly directed these individuals to target US citizens, including Trump, both in the US and abroad. The three charged are Farhad Shakeri, Carlisle Rivera, and Jonathan…
The Alva’s Education Foundation Chairman, M. Mohan Alva, celebrated Deepavali in Moodbidri near Mangaluru with various cultural programs and traditional rituals. Students showcased their talents in cultural performances such as Mallakambha art and classical dances. The festivities included rituals like Go Pooje and offering prayers to agricultural equipment and produce. Dr. Alva emphasized the significance…
A tragic incident in Kollam resulted in the death of a young man named Altaf and left his friend injured. The two were on a bike heading to the mosque for prayers when they were hit by a pickup van. Altaf, a student at a local engineering college, lost his life at the scene, while…