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Russian President Vladimir Putin left US President Donald Trump waiting for more than an hour before the two were supposed to connect for their high-stakes phone call over the Ukraine-Russia war. Social media buzzed with reactions to Putin making Trump wait, but a viral video of the Kremlin leader attending an event during the scheduled call stole the spotlight

Uttarakhand Rolls Out UCC; No Discrimination, Says CM Pushkar Dhami Ahead Of Implementation

Uttarakhand has made history as the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to launch a dedicated UCC portal, which will streamline processes related to marriage, divorce, inheritance, and will registrations. The UCC aims to establish a unified set of personal laws for all citizens, although it will exempt certain communities like Scheduled Tribes. Despite opposition from the Congress party, which labels the UCC as illegal, the state government has completed necessary preparations, including rule approvals and training. The initiative fulfills a key commitment made by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during the 2022 elections. CM Dhami sees the UCC as a contribution to Prime Minister Modi’s vision of a developed, organized, and self-reliant India. One of the law's provisions mandates that all marriages be registered within 60 days, and those since March 26, 2010, within six months.

Know all the cases against Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi

A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan to 14 years imprisonment and his wife Bushra Bibi to seven years in a land corruption case, his legal team said. The verdict in the case, the largest in terms of financial wrongdoing faced by Khan, was delivered by an anti-graft court in a prison in the garrison city of Rawalpindi, where Khan has been jailed since August 2023. Here are some of the allegations against the 72-year-old former cricket star, named in dozens of cases since he was ousted from office in 2022 that have kept him behind bars for more than a year.

Live: Big Tech & Media with Rajeev Chandrashekhar | Political Economy Podcast

Google, Meta are being held accountable for the content they use across the world. Should India get big tech to pay to traditional media for content? With Former MOS IT, Rajeev Chandrashekhar.

Mayawati criticizes SC's decision on SC/ST sub-classification | Press conference highlights

In a press conference held in Lucknow on August 04, BSP Chief Mayawati voiced her dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's new verdict allowing sub-classification within SC/ST categories. She argues that this decision, overturning a 2004 ruling, could create new issues and complications in the reservation system. Watch her detailed response and insights on this significant legal shift.

Mamata Banerjee criticises 'Nyay Samhita Bill' and NDA government after victory in by-poll elections

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee returns from Mumbai, criticizes the 'Nyay Samhita Bill' and accuses the NDA of authoritarianism. She claims the mandate favors the INDIA Bloc and warns of threats to freedom and governance.

Weekly Roundup: PM Modi Honoured, Hemant Soren Wins Confidence Vote, Rahul Gandhi in Manipur | 8-13 July 2024

Catch up on the week's top stories: PM Modi awarded Russia's highest honour, Jharkhand CM wins confidence vote, Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur camps, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets interim bail, TCS and HCLTech Q1 results, Tesla launches new Model 3 variant, and Gautam Gambhir named India cricket team coach. Plus, highlights from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's star-studded wedding.

Watch: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Sarcastically Begs Road Engineer To Ramp Up Construction Work

A video of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is doing rounds on social media. In the video, Nitish Kumar is seen shaking the engineer's hand and sarcastically asking him whether he should touch his feet in order to hurry up the construction of the JP Ganga Path. Watch the video for more details

“NDA govt is fulfilling Bapu’s dream” | Gen z MP Sambhavi Choudhary’s first speech in lok sabha

LJP(RV)’s Zen Z MP Sambhavi Choudhary delivers her inaugural speech in the Lok Sabha on July 1. Choudhary, who won the 2024 elections from Bihar’s Samastipur seat, makes her mark in Indian politics.

HM Amit Shah Requests Speaker Om Birla to Verify Rahul Gandhi’s Speech, Says There're Factual Errors

Home Minister Amit Shah demanded the verification of the facts given in the speech of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on July 01. #amitshah #ombirla #loksabha

PM Modi's First Post-Election Visit to Varanasi | Ganga Aarti & Kisan Samman Sammelan Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his first post-2024 Lok Sabha elections visit to Varanasi, a significant moment in his schedule. Witness his participation in the spiritual 'Ganga Aarti' and a massive rally where he praised the blessings of 'Mata Ganga' and outlined his vision for a 'Viksit Bharat.' Key highlights include the 'Kisan Samman Sammelan,' where PM Modi announced a monumental Rs 20,000 crore release under the PM-KISAN scheme, benefiting millions of farmers nationwide. Stay tuned for insights into his impactful visit and its implications for India's future.

Election Results: 'People of India Have Rejected the Dictatorial Govt': Maha Congress

Maharashtra Congress Chief Nana Patole said that the people of India rejected the 'dictatorial government' at the Centre in the Lok Sabha elections. His comments came as Maha Vikas Aghadi was winning more seats in Maharashtra than the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said Congress and INDIA bloc raised issues of people in the Lok Sabha elections. Watch here to know more.

Arvind Kejriwal Names Atishi, Saurabh Bhardwaj on Vijay Nair Question, ED Tells Court

Enforcement Directorate (ED) said in the Rouse Avenue Court that Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal told the central agency that excise policy scam accused Vijay Nair reported to minister Atishi. According to the agency, Kejriwal also named Saurabh Bhardwaj while being questioned in connection with the case. Nair was previously the chief of AAP’s media communication cell.

News Highlights: Supreme Court to pronounce orders in Adani-Hindenburg PILs tomorrow

News Highlights: Supreme Court’s Constitution bench to pronounce judgment on formation of independent panel for appointing Chief Election Commissioner

News Highlights: WHO 'very concerned' about reports of COVID surge in China

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the UN agency needs more information on COVID-19 severity in China, particularly regarding hospital and intensive care unit admissions.

Live News Highlights: Retail inflation for rural workers rises to 6.99% in November

Business and Politics Highlights: Retail inflation for farm and rural workers rose to 6.87 per cent and 6.99 per cent, respectively, in November on annual basis mainly due to lower prices of certain food items. Point to point rate of inflation based on the CPI-AL (consumer price index-agricultural labours) and CPI-RL (rural labourers) stood at 7.22 per cent & 7.34 per cent respectively in October, 2022 and 3.02 per cent and 3.38 per cent, respectively, during the corresponding month (November 2021) of the previous year, a labour bureau statement said.

Suitcases of cash, luxury holidays and secret accounts: Qatar bribery scandal rocks Europe

Unprecedented corruption investigation shakes Brussels’ establishment to the core.

Ruling and opposition parties to lock horns via protests in Mumbai; city police braced

The MVA has planned a mega protest march from Richardson and Crudass near JJ Hospital, which will culminate in a rally at Azad Maidan in the Fort area of South Mumbai, where all the senior MVA leaders including Uddhav Thackeray, will address the crowd

Congress plenary session to be held in Raipur in second half of February 2023

The decisions were taken at the first meeting of the Congress steering committee constituted by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge.

News Highlights: From $3 trillion-economy, India will grow to become $40 trillion economy by 2047, ranking among top 3 economies of world, says Mukesh Ambani

Business and Political News Highlights: From $3 trillion-economy, India will grow to become $40 trillion economy by 2047, ranking among top 3 economies of the world, says Mukesh Ambani

Live News Highlights: BJP announces 3 more candidates for Gujarat polls

Business and Political Live Highlights: BJP fielded Sardarsinh Chaudhary from Kheralu constituency and Jayatibhai Patel from Mansa. Further, Mahendrabhai Bhabor has been given the ticket from Garbada (SC).

News Highlights| Started Bharat Jodo Yatra because media doesn't raise our issues: Rahul Gandhi

Business and Political News Highlights: “We started Bharat Jodo Yatra because media doesn't raise our issues. In the Parliament, when we keep our issues, our mics are turned off within two minutes. Our mics are turned off when we speak about demonetisation, Chinese Army intrusion,” Congress MP Rahul Gandhi said on November 9.

Live News Highlights: Senior Gujarat Congress leader Mohansinh Rathwa quits the party and joins the BJP

Business and Politics Live Highlights: Senior Gujarat Congress leader Mohansinh Rathwa quits the party and joins the BJP

Nomination filing process begins for MCD polls in Delhi

Polling for the municipal elections in Delhi will be held on December 4 and the votes will be counted on December 7, State Election Commissioner (SEC) Vijay Dev had announced on Friday.