Year: 2024

KL Rahul Returns to Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Squad; Notable Omission of Ex-U19 World Cup Winner

Manish Kumar

KL Rahul played a crucial knock of 77 in the second innings of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener at the Optus Stadium in Perth to help India draw first blood in the series. He also chipped in with a 37-run knock in the second Test at the Adelaide Oval. Karnataka have included India batter KL Rahul on their probable list for the forthcoming edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy which is slated to be played from December 21 to January 18. Rahul is currently a part of India’s squad for the…

Rajnath Singh Meets Russian President Putin in Moscow to Strengthen Defence Ties

Manish Kumar

Rajnath Singh Russia visit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day official visit to Russia. Upon arrival in Moscow, Singh received a warm welcome on Sunday night from the Indian Ambassador to Russia, Venkatesh Kumar, and Russian Deputy Minister of Defence, Alexander Fomin. Rajnath Singh Russia visit: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin on Tuesday (December 10) on the sidelines of the 21st session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC). The Union Minister conveyed warm greetings of Prime…

Shaheen Afridi Joins Pakistan’s Elite T20I Bowling Club, Surpassing Shahid Afridi

Manish Kumar

Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of all the Pakistan bowlers in the first T20I against South Africa at Kingsmead in Durban. The left-arm speedster claimed a three-wicket haul and conceded just 22 runs in the process. Shaheen Shah Afridi surpassed his father-in-law to join an exclusive list of Pakistan bowlers on Tuesday (December 10) as he claimed a three-wicket haul against South Africa in the first T20I of the three-match series at Kingsmead in Durban. Shaheen has completed 100 T20I wickets for Pakistan and is only the third player…

INDIA Alliance to Move SC, Claims EVM Manipulation in Maharashtra Election

Manish Kumar

The move to approach the Supreme Court against the Election Commission was announced by Prashant Jagtap, leader of the NCP-Sharad Pawar who lost the assembly elections from the Hadapsar seat in Pune. In a latest development, the opposition members of the INDIA bloc in Maharashtra are all set to move the Supreme Court over alleged manipulation of EVMs in the recent assembly elections. The move to approach the Supreme Court against the Election Commission was announced by Prashant Jagtap, leader of the NCP-Sharad Pawar who lost the assembly elections from…

Dharmendra Summoned in Cheating Case Linked to Garam Dharam Dhaba Franchise

Manish Kumar

Delhi Court Summons Dharmendra in Cheating Case Allegations Linked to Garam Dharam Dhaba Franchise Complainant Accuses Actor of Misleading Investment Promises Bollywood Icon Faces Legal Scrutiny Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra, along with two others, has been summoned by a Delhi Court in a case involving allegations of cheating related to the Garam Dharam Dhaba franchise. The case was initiated following a complaint filed by a Delhi-based businessman who claimed he was lured into investing in the franchise under false promises. Allegations and Summoning Order The complaint accuses the trio of…

Hyundai India to Strengthen EV Infrastructure with 600 Fast Chargers by 2031

Manish Kumar

The new Hyundai EV charging station will assist EV buyers who are hesitant to take long trips on highways. The company plans to set up 50 of these new charging stations in 2024. Hyundai Motor India plans to install around 600 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations across the country over the next seven years. By the end of December 2024, they aim to have about 50 of these charging stations up and running. Jae Wan Ryu, a senior official at Hyundai, noted that the EV market is expected to…

LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana: PM Modi Launches Women-Centric Initiative in Panipat

Manish Kumar

This initiative aims to financially empower 1 lakh women aged 18 to 70 across India. Under the scheme, women with a minimum qualification of 10th pass will be trained as LIC agents. In a historic move aimed at empowering women and promoting financial inclusion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana at an event in Panipat, Haryana. The initiative, which seeks to empower over 1 lakh women across India, is set to provide women aged 18 to 70 with the opportunity to become LIC agents, thereby…

Historic Moment: Jewar Airport Welcomes Its First Test Flight, Promises Better Connectivity

Manish Kumar

Jewar Noida International Airport, also termed as Jewar airport is expected to ease air travel in the delhi-ncr region. First test flight of the Noida airport took off and landed on the Jewar airport on Monday. In particular, the test sets completed a pre-planned 15-minute dormant flight cycle, including taxiing, take-off, and returning to the bay, within their designated areas. Jewar Airport, officially named Noida International Airport, is set to become the second major aviation hub in the National Capital Region after Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The foundation stone…

AAP Releases Second Candidate List for Delhi Polls, Manish Sisodia Nominated for Jangpura Seat

Manish Kumar

Delhi Assembly Election: The ruling AAP’s electoral track record in the Delhi Assembly election has been excellent with achieving almost whitewash in the last two polls. However, Kejriwal’s party is facing a stiff challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party amid mounting corruption charges. Delhi Assembly Election 2025: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) released the second list of 20 candidates on Monday. The Arvind Kejriwal-led party changed the seat of former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is an MLA from Patparganj. Now, he will contest from the Jangpura seat. Sisodia’s…

Devendra Fadnavis Wins Maharashtra Assembly Trust Vote with Majority of 237 MLAs

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Maharashtra Assembly session: In the recently concluded Maharashtra Assembly elections, the Mahayuti coalition (BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP) delivered an impressive performance, securing over 230 of the 288 seats, while the MVA managed to win only 46 seats collectively.   Maharashtra Assembly session: The Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra won the trust vote in Assembly with support of 237 MLAs. The Mahayuti successfully proved its majority by majority voice vote on the last day of the three-day special Maharashtra Assembly session. Rahul Narvekar elected unopposed as Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Earlier…