Renowned Indian film actor and social influencer Chiranjeevi is set to receive a prestigious honour from the UK Parliament for his outstanding contributions to cinema, public service, and philanthropy. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in his illustrious career. The event will take place on March 19, 2025, at the House of Commons in the United Kingdom, where Chiranjeevi will be felicitated in the presence of distinguished members of the UK Parliament. The honour will

Elon Musk is facing growing public backlash following his involvement with the Trump administration, with protests escalating in unusual ways. One such protest appeared in New York City, where a satirical sign targeted both Musk and his electric vehicle company Tesla. The viral sign humorously instructs dog owners to dispose of their pet’s waste in the nearest Cybertruck — Tesla’s futuristic electric pickup — and even suggests depositing it "into Elon Musk's m

The Sports Ministry has officially lifted the suspension imposed on the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), bringing relief to Indian wrestlers and paving the way for resumption of activities, including the much-awaited selection trials for the upcoming Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan. The suspension, imposed on December 24, 2023, was a result of governance lapses and procedural issues linked to the newly elected WFI body under the leadership of Sanjay Singh. The suspension came just thr

A heated exchange erupted in Parliament after Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge’s remark triggered strong objections from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Kharge’s comment, made during a Rajya Sabha session, referred to his party's intent to hold the BJP accountable. However, a specific Hindi term used by Kharge, which loosely translates as 'nailing' someone, sparked protests from BJP MPs who claimed it was derogatory and directed at the Chair. In response to B

Andhra Pradesh’s political landscape has once again been stirred by a controversial remark from former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy. Jagan, who frequently visits the state and makes statements that spark debate before returning to Bengaluru, has now found himself at the center of a new controversy.During his latest visit, Jagan made a satirical remark about Deputy Chief Minister and Janasena Party (JSP) leader Pawan Kalyan, stating that Kalyan is "Corporator Ki Ekkuva, M

Raghav Chadha, AAP Rajya Sabha MP, lashed out at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation. The confrontation arose after Sitharaman countered Chadha's criticism of the Union Budget and its tax provisions. In a video message shared on X, Chadha called Sitharaman's remarks a "personal attack" and stressed that she had chosen to respond only to his explanation about tax rebates rather than the bro

 Tirumala Tirupati seers have initiated a hunger strike to protest the development of the Mumtaz Hotel near the holy Tirumala temple, claiming it would compromise the sanctity of the sacred seven hills. The protest is aimed at Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrabu Naidu and Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, as the seers seek answers regarding the hotel project.   The Mumtaz Hotel is planned to be a 100-room, 5-star facility, with a total investment of Rs 250 crore. Located

On Friday, a motion to suspend opposition members from the parliamentary panel discussing the Waqf Amendment Bill was passed after protests and allegations of hasty proceedings. BJP's Nishikant Dubey moved the motion, which was supported by the committee, resulting in the suspension of several opposition members, including Kalyan Banerjee, Mohammad Jawed, A Raja, Asaduddin Owaisi, Naseer Hussain, Mohibullah, Mohamed Abdullah, Arvind Sawant, Nadeem-ul Haque, and Imran Masood. The

On New Year’s Day, hundreds of anti-Israel demonstrators gathered in New York City's Times Square to rally for an "intifada revolution." The protest was organized by groups such as the Palestinian Youth Movement, Party for Socialism and Liberation, and the People's Forum. Attendees waved Palestinian flags and held signs that read slogans like "Zionism is cancer" and &qu

On December 4, a tragic stampede at Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre during the screening of Pushpa 2: The Rise resulted in the death of a 35-year-old mother, Revathi, and left her eight-year-old son, Sri Tej, critically injured. Footage from the scene captures the confusion and chaos as a crowd surged through a doorway, tearing metal gates from their hinges and littering the ground with plastic bottles and paper. The stampede reportedly followed the announcement that actor Allu Arjun

A heated exchange between the BJP and Congress unfolded in Parliament following Home Minister Amit Shah's remark that "Ambedkar is the fashion." His comment, made during a debate on the Constitution, sparked outrage from the opposition, leading to protests and physical scuffles at the Parliament's main entrance. The BJP accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of using physical force to block BJP MPs' entry, while Gandhi claimed it was BJP MPs who shoved him and Congress lea

The Telangana Assembly was adjourned on Monday after BRS MLAs raised slogans and disrupted the debate on the Telangana State Tourism Policy. The debate, which resumed after a tea break, was halted when opposition members continued to protest against the Congress government. In response to the disruption, Legislative Affairs Minister D. Sridhar Babu criticized the BRS legislators for not adhering to the rules and traditions of the House. Speaker G. Prasad Kumar intervened, directing

In response to growing protests in Kolkata over attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh, Bangladesh has called Shikder Mohammad Ashrafur Rahman, the Acting Deputy High Commissioner in Kolkata, back to Dhaka for urgent consultations. Rahman, who also serves as the Minister - Political Affairs, is expected to return to Kolkata by the middle of this month, after attending the foreign secretary-level talks scheduled between India and Bangladesh next week. Protests, primarily led by po

Congress MPs staged a protest in Parliament by wearing jackets that displayed the slogan "Modi-Adani Ek Hain" (Modi and Adani are one) on Thursday. This demonstration was part of the party's ongoing campaign to demand answers from the government about alleged financial irregularities and favoritism involving the Adani Group. The protestors entered Parliament premises wearing the jackets and chanting slogans accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of protecting billionaire business

Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar recently made a strong statement about the importance of following parliamentary rules, declaring that any deviation is akin to sacrilege against the "temple of democracy." During a session on Thursday, he responded to Congress MP Jairam Ramesh’s question about how to "persuade the chair" by emphasizing that the chair is historically persuaded by members' adherence to the rules. Dhankhar stressed

On Day 4 of the Parliament Winter Session, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will take the oath as the Lok Sabha Member of Parliament from Wayanad at 11 am. She secured a victory in the bypolls with over 6.22 lakh votes, joining her mother, Sonia Gandhi, and brother, Rahul Gandhi, in the Parliament. This is Priyanka Gandhi's first entry into the Lok Sabha. Congress supporters at 10 Janpath celebrated the occasion, distributing sweets ahead of her oath-taking ceremony. The session, which beg

In Islamabad, Pakistan, intense protests have erupted, demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, with violent clashes between protesters and police resulting in casualties. The protests are centered around Imran Khan's imprisonment and accusations of political persecution, as well as the alleged rigging of recent elections. As tensions escalated, the Pakistani government called in the military to restore order, issuing "shoot at sight" orders under Section 245 o

Students from Gudavalleru Engineering College staged a protest on August 29, claiming that hidden cameras were installed in the ladies’ hostel bathrooms and that videos recorded with these cameras were shared on social media. In response to the allegations, Superintendent of Police R Gangadhar Rao clarified on Monday that an investigation, including a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report, found no hidden cameras in the hostel. He also stated that police questioned various

The Winter Session of Parliament begins today, bringing with it the discussion of three crucial bills. Following the NDA's significant victories in Haryana and Maharashtra, the government enters the session with renewed strength. The session is expected to continue until December 20 and will address several important pieces of legislation. Opposition Strategy: Today, the floor leaders of the INDIA bloc will meet in Parliament to finalize their stra

In defiance of a curfew imposed in Manipur due to ongoing violence, members of various civil society organizations gathered for a rally in Imphal West on Tuesday to protest against the reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in parts of the northeastern state. The rally, which was organized by groups like the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, began in the Kwakeithel area and covered about 3.5 kilometers before it