Senior IPS officer SBK Singh has been given additional charge of Delhi Police Commissioner by the Union Home Ministry. According to the order of the ministry, Singh, a 1988 batch AGMUT cadre officer, will take over this responsibility from August 1, 2025. Order of appointment The Home Ministry gave official approval to this appointment on Thursday. Singh, currently working as the Director General of Delhi Home Guards, has been given this additional responsibility till further instructions. The ministry has sent a copy of the order to the Chief Secretary of Delhi, Delhi Police Commissioner, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor…
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Recent comments by US President Donald Trump on the Indian economy and statements by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi supporting him have sparked a political controversy. The ruling BJP said Rahul Gandhi’s statement was damaging to the country’s reputation. BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said Rahul had “insulted the sweat and hard work of 140 crore Indians.” He referred to India’s high growth rate, citing IMF and World Bank data. Significantly, there was no unanimity on this issue even within the Congress. Senior leaders like Shashi Tharoor, Manish Tewari and Rajiv Shukla refuted Trump’s statement. Many allies of the India…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday presented important information regarding ‘Operation Mahadev’ during the discussion on ‘Operation Sindoor’ in the Rajya Sabha. He informed that the security forces have neutralized three terrorists guilty of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in this operation. In his address, Mr Shah said, “On Monday, our security forces conducted Operation Mahadev in which three terrorists responsible for the Pahalgam attack were eliminated. Under the direction of Prime Minister Modi, the army has caused serious damage to the organization ‘Lashkar-e-Taiba’.” He clarified that the combined effect of ‘Operation Sindoor’ and ‘Operation Mahadev’ is an example…
After the 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka region on Wednesday, there is a threat of tsunami in various areas of the Pacific Ocean. In view of this situation, the Indian Consulate General in San Francisco has issued a security advisory for Indian citizens residing in California, Hawaii and other western coastal areas of the US. The embassy circulated a message on social media saying, “We are monitoring the potential tsunami threat following the 8.7 magnitude earthquake in Russia. Indian citizens living in the affected areas are advised to remain vigilant.” The embassy has urged citizens to follow the instructions…
The Australian government has taken an important decision and has included YouTube in the list of social media platforms banned for children under the age of 16. Earlier YouTube was exempted from this rule, but now it has been abolished. However, YouTube Kids will remain free from this ban. This new rule will come into effect from December 10, 2024. Australia already has a ban on the use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and X for children under the age of 16. Communications Minister Annika Wells explained that the decision was based on the recommendations…
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a 25 percent tariff and additional punitive duty on imports from India. This decision will come into effect from August 1. The President released this notification on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’. According to President Trump, “India is a friendly nation, but our trade relationship has been relatively limited for years because of high tariffs.” He mentioned that the US currently faces a trade deficit with India. This proposal has come at a time when negotiations were going on between the two countries on a trade agreement, but no limited agreement could…
The special court of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has given its verdict after 17 years in the 2008 Malegaon bomb blast case. The special judge has acquitted all the seven accused, including former BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit and retired Major Ramesh Upadhyay, due to lack of sufficient evidence. The court made it clear in its decision that the prosecution failed to prove that the explosives were in the motorcycle. The court mentioned several serious flaws in the investigation process, including not collecting fingerprints from the scene of the incident, not getting the…
Six people died in an unfortunate stampede at the famous Mansa Devi temple in Haridwar on Sunday morning. According to initial reports, the stampede was caused by a rumour of electric shock, which has been categorically denied by the Uttarakhand Power Corporation. According to information, a rumour spread that a high voltage wire had fallen on the temple’s walkway, leading to the stampede. There are two routes available to reach the Mansa Devi temple, which is located on Bilva Parvat. One is by ropeway and the other is by footpath, where the accident took place. The footpath is about 2.4…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the importance of India-Maldives relations at an official banquet hosted by Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. Describing the two countries as partners of the Global South, he said that India has been a true partner in Maldives’ development journey. The Prime Minister noted that it was an honour to be invited as the Chief Guest on the 60th Independence Day of Maldives. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of India-Maldives relations, giving this visit special significance. He said, “Our relations are centuries old. We are not just neighbours or partners, but friends who stand with…
In the context of increasing tension between Thailand and Cambodia, US President Donald Trump held telephonic talks with the top leadership of both countries. He claimed that both countries have agreed for ceasefire and restoration of trade relations with America. President Trump first contacted Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Vechayachai. On his social media platform ‘Truth’, Trump mentioned that the talks were positive and Thailand wants an immediate ceasefire and peace. Trump then held talks with Cambodia’s Prime Minister. He claimed that both sides not only agreed to a ceasefire but also wanted to resume trade talks with the US.…