US President Barack Obama began his farewell address amid deafening chants of “four more years.” The President in his departure speech, warned against everything from anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim, anti-women, anti-gay, pro-Russian to pro-rich sentiments that President-elect Donald Trump has publicly backed. Obama took up the stage in Chicago as the crowds[Read More…]
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Civilians living near BSF’s camp in J&K say officers sell rations at half price
After a BSF Jawan raises question over the quality of food served to the soldiers, civilians residing near paramilitary forces’ camps, especially those of the Border Security Force (BSF), say officers sell fuel and food provisions meant for the soldiers to outsiders at half the market price. BSF jawan Tej[Read More…]
Around 50 dead in bombings across three Afghan cities
Bomb blast across three Afghan cities including Kabul killed around 50 people on Tuesday. The bloodshed shattered a comparative pause in violence as Taliban insurgents intensified a deadly winter campaign. About nine people were killed when explosives hidden in a sofa exploded inside the governor’s compound in southern Kandahar during[Read More…]
India has become the fastest growing major economy in the world: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India has become a growing major economy in the world. PM Modi was speaking at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit in Gandhinagar. Modi said India’s demographic advantage — 800 million youth under the age of 35 — democratic traditions and demand from its[Read More…]
Now book your rail tickets faster with new app ‘IRCTC Rail Connect’
Indian Railways on Tuesday launched a new ticketing App, IRCTC Rail Connect, to facilitate booking of train tickets in a faster and easier way. Equipped with latest technology, the new App also makes possible booking of tatkal ticket, ladies quota, premium tatkal quota booking and current reservation. Indian Railway Catering[Read More…]
Kabul twin blasts: At least 21 killed, Taliban claims responsibility
At least 21 people were reportedly killed and nearly 45 others wounded in twin explosions that rocked the Afghan capital of Kabul on Tuesday, officials told media. The attack occurred in a crowded area during the afternoon rush hour as workers were returning home. The first explosion, carried out by[Read More…]
BJP has begun campaign to weed out black money from politics: Amit Shah
BJP has already started campaign to weed out black money from politics and bring major electoral reforms under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, party chief Amit Shah said on Tuesday. “After attack on black money through demonetisation, some thinkers and experts asked Modiji what about bringing an electoral[Read More…]
Police arrest Jignesh Mewani, Sagar Rabari ahead of Vibrant Gujarat summit
Dalit leader Jignesh Mewani and activist Sagar Rabari were arrested by Ahmedabad Police on Tuesday morning, a day after they announced their plan to disrupt Vibrant Gujarat Global International Summit. Mewani, convenor of Rashtriya Dalit Adhikar Manch, and Rabari were arrested for violation of a notification under Section 144 of[Read More…]
Act of honesty! Cop returns wallet with Rs 50,000 safely to the owner
What happens when you lose your wallet? This question primarily has one answer. You tend to forget about it and move on dejected. However, when businessman Jagpreet Singh lost his wallet, he never imagined he would get it back. But, to his amazement, a traffic policeman’s act of honesty helped[Read More…]
Assume Arvind Kejriwal is your CM: Sisodia at Mohali rally
In a subtle hint that Kejriwal could be the CM pick in Punjab, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia during a rally in Mohali apparently made it clear that Punjab voters should assume that Arvind Kejriwal is their CM candidate. Sisodia told people gathered at the rally, “Vote as if[Read More…]
3-4 lakh cr of black money placed in banks post demonetisation
The government on Tuesday found that an estimated ₹3-4 lakh crore of tax-evaded income could have been deposited during the 50-day window provided to get rid of junked ₹500 and ₹1,000 notes. A senior official said Income Tax Department has been asked to scrutinise details and send notices to depositors[Read More…]
FIFA decides to expand World Cup to 48 teams from 2026
Come 2026 and football fanatics will get to witness a bigger football world cup. The World Cup will expand to 48 teams from its current 32, starting with the 2026 edition of soccer’s showpiece tournament, the game’s governing body FIFA decided on Tuesday. FIFA’s decision making body, the FIFA Council,[Read More…]
EC issues show cause notice to Sakshi Maharaj
Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday issued a showcause notice to BJP MP Sakshi Maharaj for his controversial comments on population control. The election body sought a reply from the MP by 11 Jan. The move comes after the Sakshi Maharaj on Saturday blamed Muslims for a sharp rise in population[Read More…]
Sportspersons support BSF jawan, say proper food must for Jawans
After the soldier Tej Bahadur Yadav posted few videos about the terrible quality of food being served to the BSF Jawans, his post has gone viral and getting huge attentions of media along with government’s and sportspersons. People are constantly expressing their views on social media and this has become[Read More…]
Delhi cops beat up 15-year-old boy for standing in Modi’s way
A son of an Army colonel was allegedly beaten up by two policemen on Monday evening near Dhaula Kuan area in New Delhi for standing in the way of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s procession. According to a NewsX report, the 15-year old boy went to play basketball at the Delhi[Read More…]
Cristiano Ronaldo wins FIFA best player award for 4th time
Cristiano Ronaldo won his fourth FIFA best player award on Monday. He began his speech by exclaiming “Wow, wow, wow.” and went on,”it was a year that was magnificent at a personal level and at a sporting level,” the 31-year-old Ronaldo said in Portuguese his acceptance speech. Ronaldo’s 34.54 percent[Read More…]
Jawan raises issues regarding food quality; BSF says he’s alcoholic
After a BSF Jawan raises question over the food quality served to the soldiers, Home Minister Rajnath Singh ordered an inquiry into the matter while BSF said he is alcoholic and offender. Following the video went viral; the soldier has also been shifted from the Line of Control to the[Read More…]
CISF stop Manipur students’ entry into Taj Mahal, ask for ‘nationality’ proof
In an alleged case of discrimination, a group of students from Manipur were stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel, who demanded that they produce proof of their nationality. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry over the incident. The students were later allowed[Read More…]
Car sales down by 8.14%, motorcycle declines 22.5 % in December: SIAM
Domestic passenger vehicle sales declined by 1.36 per cent to 2,27,824 units in December 2016, from 2,30,959 units in December 2015. Domestic car sales were down 8.14 per cent at 1,58,617 units last month as against 1,72,671 units in the same month, according to data released by the Society of[Read More…]
Modi babu responsible for 120 deaths over demonetisation: Mamata
Lashing out at PM Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday held him responsible for over 120 deaths following demonetisation. “Modi babu, you are totally arrogant. You are responsible for 120+ deaths (of) demonetisation victims,” she tweeted. Modi babu, you are totally arrogant. You are responsible for 120+[Read More…]
‘Baywatch’ trailer: Priyanka Chopra as Victoria Leeds will win your heart
Hollywood’s most celebrated and versatile actress Priyanka Chopra is making India proud as she turned heads as the global presenter at the Golden Globe Awards 2017 after Oscar and Emmys. And now, the Desi Girl made her presence felt again in the second theatrical trailer of ‘Baywatch.’ Starring Zac Effron[Read More…]
Apple to launch 3 iPad models in spring 2017
Apple will be launching three new tablets in the second quarter of 2017, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The note to investors contains no mention of the iPad mini, which implies Apple is either killing the lineup or will have a new model to unveil later this year.[Read More…]
Akhilesh will be the next CM, party stands united: Mulayam Singh Yadav
Hours after softening his rift with Akhilesh, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Monday said that the party was united and Akhilesh Yadav would be the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh after the elections. “For the benefit of the entire state, our party stands united. There is no question[Read More…]
IOA withdraws its decision to appoint Abhay Singh Chautala, Suresh Kalmadi as life presidents
After facing huge backlash for appointing scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay Singh Chautala as life presidents, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has been forced to annul its controversial decision. Reportedly, IOA official established that the appointments of Kalmadi and Chautala have been stated “null and void” to get the[Read More…]
20 engineers top CAT 2016; not a single woman on the list
The results for Common Admission Test (CAT) 2016 were announced on Monday and the total numbers of students scoring the perfect 100 percentile are 20 this year. Notably, they all are engineers. “The top 20 scorers are all males, all engineers. However, in the sectionals, many non-engineers and women candidates[Read More…]