Viral Video: The owner of a NEET coaching center in Tamil Nadu is in hot water after a video surfaced showing him physically assaulting students for allegedly dozing off in class. The disturbing footage has led to police action and an investigation by the State Human Rights Commission.
Things are getting tense in Jammu and Kashmir as opposition parties are taking Omar Abdullah to task for his Cabinet's resolution that pushes for statehood but totally skips over Article 370. This has sparked accusations of betrayal against the National Conference's election promises.
Karnataka's about to hit up Zomato, Uber, and Swiggy payments with a new cess to support gig workers. Announced by Labour Minister Santosh Lad, this move aims to fund health insurance and education for these essential workers, with a bill set to drop in December.
A Vistara flight from Delhi to London was diverted to Frankfurt after a bomb threat showed up on social media. The plane landed safely and is now undergoing security checks. This comes amid a wave of similar threats hitting various flights, leading the Civil Aviation Ministry to think about tougher rules against these hoaxes.
Great news for JM Financial Products. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finally lifted the restrictions that were holding them back. This decision is a big relief for the company and its clients, opening up new opportunities in the financial market.
Rajasthan police jumped into action to save 18-year-old Sahil, who shared a concerning photo of a ceiling fan online. Their quick response averted a possible tragedy, highlighting the need to monitor social media for signs of distress.
Trader Sourav Dutta stirred up some controversy by suggesting that investing Rs 20,000 a month in a Nifty ETF SIP is a better move than using that cash for a car EMI. His tweet went viral, racking up over 1.3 million likes, but it also faced a lot of criticism as people debated the balance between being financially savvy and meeting practical needs.
Jody Thomas, Canada’s former national security adviser, testified that early intel suggested Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was killed as payback for Ripudaman Singh Malik's murder. But later evidence hinted it could be an extra-judicial hit, adding more fuel to the already strained relations between Canada and India.
India's pulses imports have shot up by 73% to a staggering $2.18 billion in the first half of FY25. This surge is mainly due to high demand and some setbacks in local production. Just in September, imports jumped by 34.79%, with significant increases in tur and urad. The government has lifted restrictions to stabilize supplies, while lentil imports are expected to dip thanks to better local production.
The Supreme Court has tossed out a petition asking for re-elections on 20 assembly seats in Haryana and won’t delay the swearing-in of the new state cabinet. The court called the petition ridiculous, while Congress made it clear they don’t back the folks who filed it, saying they acted without any party approval.