JMM General Secretary Mithilesh Kumar Thakur expressed confidence in the INDIA bloc’s victory in the Rajya Sabha polls, stating their MLAs are not ‘for sale’. He slammed the BJP for backing a ‘dhan kuber’ (wealthy person) to poach MLAs. JMM Confident of Victory, Slams BJP’s ‘Dhan Kuber’ Politics As voting for the Rajya Sabha elections … Read more
A 15-million-year-old fossil from the Miocene epoch was found in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj. The discovery, including shark teeth, suggests Baripada was a shallow sea and holds potential for geo-tourism, shedding light on the region’s marine past. A 15-million-year-old fossil discovered in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district sheds light on the region’s ancient marine ecosystem and suggests that modern-day … Read more
The family of deceased Indian seafarer Shivanand Chaurasia protested in UP’s Deoria, demanding martyr status. His wife also sought Rs 1 crore compensation and a government job. The seaman was one of three Indians killed in an attack on a vessel. Family Demands Martyr Status, Stages Protest Family members of deceased Indian seafarer Shivanand Chaurasia … Read more
The weather department has indicated that the rain activity will continue over the coming days. June 19: The same 13 districts are expected to receive moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds. Other parts of Tamil Nadu, along with Puducherry and Karaikal, may witness light to moderate showers. June 20 and June 21: Scattered … Read more
BRS leader KT Rama Rao questioned the Centre’s silence on an old ED probe against Telangana Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy. He demanded to know the status of the case and also challenged the state’s Congress govt to fulfill its poll promises. KTR Questions Centre on Stalled ED Probe BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR) … Read more
PM Narendra Modi and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met at the G7 Summit, agreeing to restore pre-war trade ties. Modi reiterated India’s stance for peace, while Zelenskyy highlighted potential for deeper cooperation across various sectors. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed ways to restore trade and … Read more
Apple CEO Tim Cook warns that skyrocketing memory chip costs have made consumer price increases “unavoidable.” Apple can no longer absorb the exploding cost of memory and storage chips, making consumer-facing price hikes imminent. Massive capital spending from tech giants building artificial intelligence servers has quadrupled component prices, squeezing supply away from consumer electronics. If … Read more
A social media spat between IIT Kanpur Director Manindra Agrawal and students over Telegram’s features has turned political. Congress’ Jairam Ramesh used it to attack the Modi govt, calling its scientific advisors ‘drum-beaters’ amid the NEET crisis. Jairam Ramesh Slams ‘Drum-Beaters’ Amid Social Media Spat A technical “war of words” on social media between IIT … Read more
US President Donald Trump asserted that the peace deal with Tehran would not have been possible without his decision to kill Iranian General Qassem Soleimani, whom he described as a ‘mad genius’, arguing the military action paved the way for diplomacy. Soleimani Killing Paved Way for Peace Deal, Says Trump US President Donald Trump on … Read more
At the G7 Summit in France, US President Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi, calling him a ‘good-looking guy’ and a ‘tough negotiator’. Trump highlighted the contrast between Modi’s public calm and his behind-the-scenes negotiating skills. US President Donald Trump showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their interaction on the sidelines of the … Read more