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Justice Sanjiv Khanna Sworn in as 51st Chief Justice of India

Manish Kumar

51st Chief Justice of India: Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding the abrogation of Article 370, on Monday (November 11) was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to Justice Khanna at the swearing-in ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Justice Khanna succeeded Justice DY Chandrachud, who demitted office on Sunday after attaining the age of 65. Justice Khanna’s term as the Chief Justice of…

Gautam Gambhir Clears the Air on Rohit Sharma, Names Jasprit Bumrah as India’s Captain for IND vs AUS

Manish Kumar

head coach Gautam Gambhir shed light on his team’s approach heading into their upcoming high-voltage Test series in Australia, emphasizing that the focus is purely on delivering strong performances in each match rather than focusing on the WTC Final. As India heads to Perth for the first Test against Australia, Gautam Gambhir stressed that every series is important for the team, downplaying the impact of their recent whitewash at the hands of New Zealand in a three-match Test series at home. Gautam Gambhir focuses on “strong AI”, clarity on Rohit…

Stubbs Mimics Warner Celebration After Suryakumar Yadav Falls to Perfect Yorker in Second T20I

Manish Kumar

In an action-packed second T20I between India and South Africa on November 10, Tristan Stubbs celebrated wildly after Andile Simelane dismissed India’s skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, with a perfect yorker. Stubbs’ jubilant celebration, reminiscent of David Warner’s iconic air-punching leap, added to the electrifying atmosphere at St George’s Park in Gqeberha. India’s batting line-up struggled on the challenging pitch, and Suryakumar, having managed only four runs off nine balls, was dismissed in the fourth over, leaving India reeling at 15/3. Simelane’s lethal yorker hit Suryakumar’s back foot, and after a brief…

China’s Economic Recovery Plans Could Face Threat from Trump’s Return

Manish Kumar

The relationship between the U.S. and China has historically oscillated between cooperation and contention. While economic interdependence between the world’s two largest economies has fueled global growth, tensions have escalated in recent years, particularly under former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration. His policies introduced tariffs and restrictions that targeted China’s core economic interests, pushing Beijing to seek greater self-reliance. As Trump gears up for a potential return to office, China is preparing for renewed economic pressures. In a bid to reinvigorate its struggling economy, China is rolling out extensive fiscal…

ISRO’s NaVIC System: India’s Navigation Network Set to Guide Citizens by 2025

Manish Kumar

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has consistently placed India at the forefront of space technology with a series of remarkable missions, including the Chandrayaan and Mars Orbiter projects. Now, ISRO is advancing another key initiative—India’s very own navigation system, NaVIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation), which aims to provide accurate, reliable, and civilian-friendly positioning data across the country. Once completed, this initiative will be a major step toward self-reliance in satellite navigation, moving away from dependence on global systems like GPS. ISRO’s NaVIC Satellites for Public Navigation Currently, NaVIC is…

UN Report Highlights Civilian Toll in Gaza War: 70% of Verified Fatalities Women and Children

Manish Kumar

Report covers fatalities verified by UN rights office Verification based on three sources including neighbours, records Israel says it takes care to avoid harming civilians In an alarming update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, the United Nations Human Rights Office has reported that nearly 70% of verified casualties in the ongoing Gaza conflict are women and children. This finding comes amid escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, bringing global scrutiny to the grave impact on Gaza’s civilian population. The UN’s findings, based on verified reports, have underscored concerns about…

Income Tax Raids Target Former PS of Soren: Financial Probe Unfolds in Poll-Bound Jharkhand

Manish Kumar

A Major I-T Operation in Poll-Bound Jharkhand In a high-profile operation, the Income Tax (I-T) Department conducted searches at various locations across Jharkhand on Saturday, including premises connected to Sunil Shrivastava, a close aide of Chief Minister Hemant Soren. With Jharkhand set for upcoming Assembly elections, the I-T Department’s action is part of an ongoing probe into alleged tax evasion and financial irregularities across the state. The raids, conducted with assistance from Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security personnel, were focused on Ranchi and Jamshedpur, examining nine locations tied to…

In Jharkhand, Rahul Gandhi Calls Out Lack of Visibility for STs, SCs, OBCs in Government Institutions

Manish Kumar

Rahul Gandhi highlighted the underrepresentation of STs, SCs, and OBCs in government institutions, urging reforms to ensure these communities are adequately represented. In a charged rally at Baghmara in Dhanbad, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi made a series of bold pledges aimed at addressing economic and social inequalities as he reached out to Jharkhand’s Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs) ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Gandhi highlighted the significant underrepresentation of these communities in government institutions, despite making up around 90% of India’s population, calling…

Trudeau Acknowledges Khalistani Support in Canada Amid India-Canada Tensions

Manish Kumar

The Growing Divide The diplomatic relationship between India and Canada has reached new heights of tension, particularly following Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s acknowledgment of a Khalistani support base within Canada. This unprecedented admission, made during Diwali celebrations on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, marked the first time Trudeau explicitly addressed the presence of Khalistan supporters, though he quickly clarified they do not represent the entire Sikh community. This concession follows months of escalating diplomatic strain after the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a designated Khalistani terrorist, in British Columbia in…

Indian-Origin Composer Ricky Kej Nominated for Grammy 2025 Amid Surprising Snubs and Standout Nominees

Manish Kumar

The 67th Grammy nominations include Indian and Indian-origin artistes Ricky Kej has been nominated for Best New Age Album for Break of Dawn Grammy Awards will be held on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles A Night of Unexpected Twists The 2025 Grammy nominations have once again stirred the music world with surprises, snubs, and fresh talent. With Beyoncé leading with a record-breaking 11 nominations for her album Cowboy Carter, other industry giants like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish also made their mark. However, the nominations left fans reeling with…