Henry Kissinger, a key figure in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the country’s withdrawal from Vietnam, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 100. Following the demise of former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh reminisced about the challenges India faced in 1971 when then US President Richard Nixon…
Voting commenced this morning for the 119 seats in Telangana, with the incumbent BRS party encountering competition from the Congress and BJP. Amidst the prevailing anti-incumbency sentiments, Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao is relying on social welfare initiatives in his bid for a third successive term. Numerous notable figures, including ex-cricketer Mohd Azharuddin, the Congress…
In the ongoing T20I series between India and Australia, the pitches in Visakhapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, and Guwahati have consistently favored batsmen. Chasing has been advantageous, posing a challenge for teams batting first. However, bowlers may face increased difficulty if they stray from their intended lines and lengths. Achieving a target of 21 runs in the last…
An IAS officer from the 1988 batch will assume the position on December 1 after the retirement of the current chief secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta. On Wednesday, the central government designated Atal Dulloo, a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) official, as the incoming chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, effective from December 1. Dulloo, a…
On Tuesday, rat-hole miners achieved a significant breakthrough in the Uttarkashi rescue mission, with Munna Qureshi becoming the first miner to reach the trapped individuals. The extensive 17-day rescue operation in the Silkyara tunnel concluded successfully on Wednesday, with all 41 workers emerging from the entrapment in good health. The rescuers garnered praise for their…
The intense campaign for the Telangana Assembly polls on November 30 is set to conclude at 5 pm on Tuesday. This election season has been the lengthiest among the five states—Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Mizoram—that have already undergone elections. The state entered the model code of conduct following the schedule announcement by the Election…
North Korea has asserted that its recently launched spy satellite is capturing images of key U.S. locations, including the White House and Pentagon. The satellite, launched on November 21, allegedly transmitted pictures of other sites like Rome, Anderson Air Force Base in Guam, Pearl Harbor, and the U.S. Navy’s Carl Vinson aircraft carrier. South Korea…
Ranbir Kapoor found himself unable to do anything but smile when Minister Malla Reddy spoke about Telugu dominance in India over the next five years during “The Animal” pre-release event in Hyderabad on Friday. The event, attended by the film’s team, featured special guests including actor Mahesh Babu, filmmaker SS Rajamouli, and Telangana’s Minister of…
Yashasvi Jaiswal showcased exceptional form during India’s second T20I against Australia at Thiruvananthapuram’s Greenfield International Stadium. As Australia chose to bowl first, Jaiswal’s explosive innings of 53 runs off 25 balls set a new record for the most runs by an Indian in the powerplay of a T20I. Alongside Ishan Kishan, who contributed 52 runs…
China’s healthcare system is drawing attention once more due to a surge in pneumonia cases, notably affecting children. The abrupt rise in ill children and reports indicating numerous undiagnosed respiratory illnesses led the World Health Organization to request additional information. This inquiry aims to alleviate concerns that a novel pathogen, akin to Covid-19, might be…
