In Short

Senior journalist Ravish Kumar resigns from NDTV

30 Nov 2022 23:11 PM IST

Amid the Adani takeover, senior journalist Ravish Kumar resigned from NDTV India on Wednesday. Earlier on Tuesday, the channel’s founders and promoters Prannoy Roy and Radhika Roy resigned as directors on the board of RRRPR Holding Private Limited (RRPRH). Meanwhile, the resignation was effective immediately and Suparna Singh, president, NDTV

Cheated on in love, commits suicide at IPS officer’s farmhouse

30 Nov 2022 19:11 PM IST

A man was discovered hanged at the house of Indian Police Service (IPS) officer BK Maurya in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. BK Maurya is employed by the DG Logistics division, and a preliminary investigation identified the deceased as the manager of the farm house. The deceased has been identified as Vijay,

‘Be it the Center or State government, unemployment should be everyone’s priority’, says Rajasthan CM

30 Nov 2022 16:06 PM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot at a mega job fair said the biggest problem in the country after inflation is unemployment. Meanwhile, the job fair was organized by the state government and stated both the governments the Center and State should treat unemployment as a priority. While addressing the public

2 Naxals shot dead in encounter in Madhya Pradesh

30 Nov 2022 15:46 PM IST

In an encounter with Hawk Forces, two Naxalites were shot dead on Wednesday at the border area of Mandla and Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh. Mandla Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP), Gajendra Singh said, “A joint Hawk Force team of Mandla and Balaghat district launched a search operation against the

Man kills live-in partner in Horamavu, held

30 Nov 2022 15:04 PM IST

A man who killed his live-in partner after a heated argument has been arrested by Bengaluru Police on Wednesday in the Horamavu area of the city. Meanwhile, a resident of Nepal the deceased has been identified as Krishna Kumari, who used to work as a beautician. Moreover, the accused has

Security forces apprehended active PLA cadre in Jiribam district

30 Nov 2022 13:05 PM IST

An active cadre of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been arrested by the security forces from the Jiribam district of Manipur on Wednesday. Earlier on 28 November in a joint operation, the PLA cadre was apprehended. The joint operation was carried out by Inspectorate General Assam Rifles (East), under

US singer Jake Flint passes away hours after his wedding

30 Nov 2022 12:19 PM IST

Oklahoma country music singer and songwriter Jake Flint died few hours after he got married, his wife and manager both said on social media. Brenda Cline, Flint’s manager, wrote on Facebook “With a broken heart and in deep grief I must announce that Jake Flint has tragically passed away.” Cline

State Government appoints KS Jawahar Reddy as Chief Secretary

30 Nov 2022 12:05 PM IST

The new Chief Secretary of the Andhra Pradesh State Government has been appointed as IAS officer KS Jawahar Reddy. Meanwhile, the state government issues orders that with immediate effect Reddy will take charge on Tuesday. Moreover, on 1 December 2022 Reddy will take charge as the new Chief Secretary and

Delhi’s air quality remains ‘very poor’ with outset of winters

30 Nov 2022 11:58 AM IST

The outset of winters also brings along deteriorated air quality as the national capital was seen covered in a layer of smog this morning. The Lodhi Road and Akshardham area were reported to have visible smoke and fog. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in the national capital was recorded at

Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor passes away

30 Nov 2022 10:46 AM IST

Vice Chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Vikram S. Kirloskar passed away at the age of 64 on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the demise of Kirloskar was informed by the company, “We are extremely saddened to inform the ultimately demise of Mr. Vikram S. Kirloskar, Vice Chairman, Toyota Kirloskar Motor on 29 November

Russia protests Pope Francis’ condemnation of Ukraine war

29 Nov 2022 16:51 PM IST

Following Pope Francis’ most recent condemnation of the “cruelty” of Russia’s activities in Ukraine, the Russian envoy communicated Moscow’s strong dissatisfaction to the Vatican, according to RIA Novosti. In an interview, Francis had stated to the Jesuit magazine America: “Because I am well informed about the brutality of the incoming

Twitter to increase its character limit from 280 to 1000

29 Nov 2022 16:42 PM IST

After taking over on microblogging site Twitter every day Elon Musk is announcing something new. Twitter rants are set to grow bigger and it might increase its character limits from 280 characters to 1000 characters. Meanwhile, in response to user’s suggestions CEO Elon Musk teased the update and wrote, “It’s