Month: December 2024

A 22-year-old man surrendered to police after a shooting spree near Dunkirk, France, that left five dead, including two migrants and two security guards. The attacks occurred in Wormhout and a migrant camp in Loon-Plage. Multiple weapons were found in the suspect’s car. Authorities are investigating the motive and have increased security in the area.

Lt. Kabilan V, a 23-year-old from a small village near Madurai, overcame numerous hardships, including the loss of his mother and his father’s paralysis, to achieve his dream of joining the Indian Army. He balanced work as a rescue volunteer with relentless preparation for the entrance exams, finally earning his commission in the Para regiment.

Jatin Kumar, son of a retired havildar, achieved his lifelong dream by winning the Sword of Honour and President’s Silver Medal at IMA’s Autumn Passing Out Parade. Despite facing previous rejections, Kumar’s perseverance, fueled by family support, led to this triumph. Fellow graduate, Mayank Dhyani, also celebrated his bronze medal, attributing his success to his…

The Indian government is introducing bills for ‘one nation, one election,’ aiming to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly polls. The proposed change aims to reduce election expenses and disruptions caused by the Model Code of Conduct, reverting to a system prevalent until 1967. Consequential amendments are also proposed for Union Territories.

Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu rejected former CM Jagan Reddy’s claim of “one nation, one election” (ONOE) in 2027. Naidu stated that simultaneous polls are unlikely before 2029 due to delimitation and census requirements, while clarifying that TDP supports ONOE. He dismissed Reddy’s call for party workers to prepare for 2027 polls, attributing it to…

Karnataka’s Congress government has launched a probe into an alleged Rs 167 crore Covid-19 procurement scam. An FIR targets government officials, representatives, and private companies for misappropriating funds allocated for PPE kits and medical supplies between September 2020 and June 2021. A key contract awarded to Laj Exports for 2.

Police arrested the ninth suspect, Krishna Barman, in connection with a gang rape in Guwahati last month. Barman was apprehended in Dhubri district after his location was tracked. The rape occurred on November 17 during the Raas festival, and a video of the assault was later circulated.