Eleven key ministers from Maharashtra's ruling alliance Mahayuti have been dropped from the brand new government headed by Devendra Fadnavis, giving rise to considerable disquiet among their supporters. Protests have broken out in pockets by supporters of some of the leaders - especially in Yeola by supporters of Chaggan Bhujbal. …...Read More
Murmurs Of Protest In Maharashtra As 11 Ministers Dropped From Cabinet
Zakir Hussain, Peerless Tabla Player's Life In Pictures
Zakir Hussain died today in the US at 73. The magic of his dexterous fingers on tabla echoed through the world of music, both Indian classical and jazz, transcending genres and borders. Rightfully considered one of India's best percussionists, Zakir Hussain died today in the US at 73, leaving behind …...Read More
"Rhythm Fell Silent": Union Minister Amit Shah Condoles Demise Of Ustad Zakir Hussain
Ustad Zakir Hussain died today in San Francisco, USA, at 73. Union Minister Amit Shah offered his condolences on Monday over the demise of the tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain. Taking to social media X (formerly Twitter), Mr Shah wrote in his post that Hussain crafted masterpieces that transcended the …...Read More
Union Minister's Response To 4 Questions In Parliament On Manipur Illegal Opium Poppy Cultivation
The Manipur Police filed 2,351 narcotics-related cases between 2017 and 2023 Kangpokpi district reported the largest area under illegal opium poppy cultivation in Manipur at 17.49 square kilometres (sqkm), or 4,322 acres, in 2023-24, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav said as reported by the state …...Read More
"Some Agencies Giving Manipulated Info To Centre": Manipur Chief Minister
N Biren Singh said some agencies are giving wrong information to the Centre Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today alleged "some agencies" have been sending "manipulated" information about the violence-hit state to New Delhi. He said the Centre is aware of the matter and is collecting information from the …...Read More
Viral Interview: Zakir Hussain On Having Rhythms For Prayers From Father
Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain passed away at a hospital in San Francisco on Monday. Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers. Mumbai-born Zakir Hussain …...Read More
Anurag Thakur Hits Ton As Lok Sabha Beats Rajya Sabha In Charity Cricket Match
Former Union Minister and Member of Parliament Anurag Singh Thakur took part in a unique initiative to spread awareness about Tuberculosis (TB) on Sunday. In a friendly cricket match named TB Free India Awareness Cricket Match, he captained the Lok Sabha Speaker XI team while Union Minister Kiren Rijiju led …...Read More
After Backlash On Bail 'Celebrations', Allu Arjun's Post For Injured Boy
On December 4, a stampede broke out at a theatre in Hyderabad screening 'Pushpa 2'. Telugu actor Allu Arjun on Sunday said that he was "deeply" concerned about the boy who was critically injured during the stampede at a Hyderabad theatre screening the film 'Pushpa 2' earlier this month. According …...Read More
Cops Reveal Why Kidnappers Did Not Go After Actor Shakti Kapoor
The gang had planned to kidnap Shakti Kapoor on the pretext of inviting him to an event Four members of a gang have been arrested for kidnapping actor Mushtaq Mohammad Khan from the Delhi airport, holding him hostage in Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh and demanding ransom, officials said. According …...Read More
Adani Group's Mundra Port Achieves A "Significant Milestone" In November
Mundra Port has played a pivotal role in India's maritime infrastructure. The Mundra Port operated by Adani Ports and SEZ Limited, said the port reached a "significant milestone" by handling 396 vessels and executing 845 vessel movements in November this year, marking the "highest monthly record in our history." The …...Read More
