Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 117th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' was filled with inspiring quotes and announcements. He began by emphasizing the importance of the Indian Constitution, calling it "our guiding light" ¹. With India completing 75 years of its Constitution next January, PM Modi announced a nationwide campaign inviting citizens to read the Preamble and share their videos on a special website.

In the wake of the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's governing coalition, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has ordered parliament to be dissolved and set a new election date for February 23. Scholz's coalition, a three-party alliance, fell apart on November 6 after a bitter dispute over economic policies led to the firing of his finance minister. Following a confidence vote loss on December 16, Scholz now leads a minority government. As the post-World War II German constitu

BJP MP Anurag Thakur has praised Telugu cinema for its significant contributions to the Indian film industry, stating that it has elevated Indian cinema to a global standard. Thakur acknowledged the unparalleled contributions of Telugu actors and filmmakers, highlighting their role in placing the Indian film industry on the global map ¹.   Thakur's comments come after the recent succes

On May 22, 2004, Dr. Manmohan Singh, clad in his signature white kurta-pyjama and blue turban, was sworn in as India's 14th Prime Minister at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. This moment was a political surprise, as Sonia Gandhi, despite leading the Congress-led UPA coalition to victory, chose not to assume the role due to political resistance and personal reasons. Instead, she stepped aside in favor of Dr. Singh, a respected economist with no mass political base. Dr. Singh’s rise

The US government is facing a potential shutdown as the Friday night deadline for passing a spending bill approaches. The shutdown, driven by political deadlock, could furlough around 875,000 federal workers while 1.4 million essential workers would continue without pay during the holiday season. Although essential services like air traffic control and law enforcement would remain operational, employees will not be paid immediately, though they typically receive retroactive compensation once

Google Maps played an unexpected role in solving a year-long murder mystery in Spain. The investigation began in November 2023 after a man went missing in the northern region of Castile and Leon. Authorities arrested two suspects: a woman, the missing man’s partner, and her ex-partner. During their investigation, police raided homes and inspected vehicles but stumbled upon a key lead through "images in a location application." These images, taken from Google Maps'

A Chinese court has ruled that Li, a man involved in a complicated breakup, is not required to return a 300,000 Yuan (₹3.2 crore) gift given to him by his ex-girlfriend, Xu. The unusual legal case, which has gained significant attention, centers on the couple's tumultuous relationship. Li and Xu had been in a stable relationship since 2018 until 2020, when Li discovered that Xu had an affair with his nephew. The revelation led to a breakup, but Xu later transferred a large sum of money

Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of techie Atul Subhash, was arrested by Bengaluru police in Gurugram after being accused of abetting his suicide. Atul Subhash, aged 34, was found dead at his Bengaluru home, leaving behind a suicide note and a video accusing Nikita and her family of cruelty and dowry harassment. Nikita, along with her mother and brother, initially evaded arrest by constantly changing locations and using WhatsApp for communication. However, a single phone call by

Senior advocate Mahesh Jethmalani has demanded a police case against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi over her association with the Forum of Democratic Leaders - Asia Pacific (FDL-AP), which allegedly supports the secession of Jammu and Kashmir from India. Jethmalani argues that by co-presiding over the forum, which is funded by George Soros’ foundation, Sonia Gandhi is linked to a platform that advocates for Kashmir's independence, a stance he deems criminal under the Unlawful Activiti

A heartbreaking incident has come to light involving Bengaluru techie Atul Subhash, who recently took his own life after allegedly being extorted by his estranged wife and her family. His family has filed a police complaint accusing his wife, her family members, and a judge of abetment of suicide. Atul, in a recorded 80-minute video and a 24-page suicide note, accused his wife, Nikita Singhania, and her family of extorting crores of rupees from him, beyond his financial capacity. He

In a significant political move, Bangladesh is set to remove Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's image from its currency notes, marking a dramatic shift in the country’s national identity. Known as the "Bangabandhu" or "Friend of Bangladesh," Rahman was the iconic founding father of the country. However, recent political developments, including the student-led protests and the rise of new leadership, have led to his image being gradually erased from public life, starting wit

France's government collapsed on Wednesday after lawmakers from both left and right wings successfully passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Michel Barnier, throwing the country into deeper political chaos. Barnier, who had served for just under three months, will now be required to resign and tender his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron. The collapse marks the shortest tenure of any Prime Minister in France's Fifth Republic. The no-confidence motion wa

Axis Securities Ltd has entered into a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) agreeing to pay a sum of Rs. 14.62 lakh to resolve charges of front-running activities. SEBI's investigation uncovered that Vikrant Bhimrao Kadam, a dealer at Axis Securities, colluded with his associate Mandar Ulhas Bhatkar to execute trades ahead of orders from SVI Consolidated Pvt Ltd, their major client. These trades were made in both the equity and derivatives segments of the Nati

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde tendered his resignation to Governor CP Radhakrishnan on Tuesday following the results of the assembly elections. Despite a significant victory for the Mahayuti coalition, which includes the BJP, Shinde-led Shiv Sena, and Ajit Pawar’s NCP, the decision on who will succeed Shinde as the new CM remains uncertain. Accompanied by Deputy Chief Ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, Shinde visited the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation

A major legal battle is unfolding as Gautam Adani, the Indian business magnate, and several of his associates face a $265 million bribery charge in the United States. This indictment, which also implicates his nephew Sagar Adani and executives from an Indian renewable-energy company, is raising significant questions about the extraterritorial application of US laws, especially since those involved do not reside in the US. Prominent Indian-American attorney Ravi Batra highlighted the

Prashant Kishor, the acclaimed political strategist known for his success in shaping electoral victories across India, faced a massive defeat in his home state of Bihar with the debut of his newly formed party, Jan Suraaj. Despite years of experience helping political parties succeed, Kishor’s party made no significant impact in the four constituencies it contested during the recent bypolls in Bihar. Kishor fielded candidates in Ramgarh, Tarari, Belaganj, and Imamganj, but all

An unexpected and heartwarming moment unfolded in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly today, as Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan shared a hug with YCP MLC Botsa Sathyanarayana. The incident occurred right after the PAC members’ election was completed, and the brief exchange has since gone viral on social media. Initially, Pawan extended a handshake to Botsa, but the latter surprised everyone by pulling Pawan into a friendly hug. This gesture, caught on camera, has sparked interest, especially g

Posani Krishna Murali, known for his controversial and offensive language during the YCP tenure, has announced his retirement from politics, citing personal reasons and the well-being of his family. Previously, Posani was vocal in his criticisms of political figures like Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan, even making offensive remarks about Kalyan’s daughter. His remarks led to significant backlash, and during the YCP government’s five-year term, his verbal assaults became a recu

In a surprising twist in Andhra Pradesh's political landscape, a new image has gone viral, showing ABN Radhakrishna (RK), the media mogul behind ABN news, and TV5 Managing Director BR Naidu, also the TTD Chairman, engaged in a candid conversation. The photograph, which surfaced on social media, has sparked intense political discussions and humorous reactions from netizens. Both Radhakrishna and Naidu played a critical role during YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tenure, with their med

Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has taken a commendable step that deserves applause from the entire Telugu society. Certain sections of social media have become toxic, with women from politicians' families being targeted with indecent and offensive posts. The alliance government has rightly cracked down on social media activists from the YCP who have resorted to such disgraceful behavior. However, Chandrababu Naidu didn’t stop there.He made a bold statement, declaring that he would