In a Jharkhand High Court hearing concerning land acquisition and compensation, Judge Manoj Kumar, the Project Director (National Highway), received a stern reprimand. The judge questioned the Project Director about his objections to the state-determined compensation amounts, asking, “Who are you to object to the compensation amount decided by the state? Do you want a commission? How much commission have you taken so far?” The video of the judge’s scolding is rapidly circulating and has become a topic of discussion in the state. During the hearing related to land compensation, the judge appeared visibly displeased. He sharply asked Project Director…
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Following a visit to Japan, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai met with Chairman Jin Sik Yoon and Vice President Kim Ki Hyun of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) in Seoul. KITA, the largest trade organization in South Korea with over 77,000 members, serves as a leading business platform in Asia. During the meeting, Chief Minister Sai highlighted Chhattisgarh’s Industrial Policy 2024-30, the state’s natural resources, and its skilled workforce, engaging in detailed discussions on investment, technology transfer, and skill development opportunities. The Chief Minister emphasized the strong ties between Chhattisgarh and South Korea, extending beyond mere trade to…
Arun Gawli, the gangster-turned-politician, has been granted bail by the Supreme Court concerning the 2007 murder of Kamlakar Jamsandekar, a Shiv Sena corporator. Gawli, 76, had been charged under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 (MCOCA). The bail was granted by Justices M.M. Sunderesh and N. Kotishwar Singh, acknowledging that the case had been pending before the court for over seventeen years. The final hearing is scheduled for February 2026. Earlier, in June 2024, the Supreme Court had intervened to stay a Bombay High Court decision that would have allowed Gawli’s premature release. Subsequently, the court extended this…
Senior diplomat Dinesh K Patnaik, a 1990-batch officer of the Indian Foreign Service (IFS), has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Canada. Patnaik currently serves as India’s Ambassador to Spain, a position he has held since November 2021. He is expected to assume his new role in Canada shortly. This appointment arrives as New Delhi and Ottawa work to normalize diplomatic relations, nearly nine months after India withdrew its High Commissioner and several senior diplomats due to escalating bilateral tensions. Both countries are focused on reinstating High Commissioners in their respective capitals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
Murder mysteries have been a cornerstone of cinema since its inception, captivating audiences with their suspenseful narratives. The recent addition of ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ to Netflix has further fueled the genre’s popularity. If you’re a fan of whodunnits and enjoy films like ‘The Thursday Murder Club,’ consider these five movies with similar plotlines. ‘Knives Out’ features Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Michael Shannon, Don Johnson, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Christopher Plummer, Katherine Langford, and Jaeden Martell. The film centers on detective Benoit Blanc, who investigates the death of Harlan Thrombey, a renowned crime novelist.…
The NYT Connections puzzle is a popular daily word game that challenges players to find hidden connections between words and categorize them into groups of four. Developed and published by The New York Times, the game was launched on PC on June 12, 2023, during its beta testing phase. It has quickly become the second-most-played game on the NYT platform, following Wordle. This article provides hints and answers to today’s puzzle, offering strategies to help players solve it. The goal of the game is to test vocabulary and word knowledge by sorting 16 random words into categories. Created by Wyna…
In a significant setback for the Indian cricket team, star batsman and Test skipper Shubman Gill has been sidelined from the Duleep Trophy due to a viral fever. The 25-year-old, also designated as the vice-captain for the T20I squad in the upcoming Asia Cup, is under complete rest following the confirmation of his illness through medical tests. Gill, recognized for his elegant batting and growing status as a dependable asset for India, was expected to play a key role at the top of the order. His absence not only weakens India’s batting lineup but also disrupts the leadership dynamics, given…
TVS is expanding its electric scooter lineup with a new EV model, poised to slot below the iQube in its offerings. The scooter, likely to be named the Orbiter, is scheduled for its official debut today, August 28th, as confirmed by TVS’s announcements. Unlike the iQube, this new model is developed from the ground up, designed with a fresh approach and targeted at a more accessible customer segment. TVS has kept the specifications and features of the scooter under wraps until now. However, reports suggest that TVS is working on a straightforward, no-frills electric scooter, powered by a hub-mounted motor…
During the final day of the monsoon session of the Jharkhand Assembly, Chief Minister Hemant Soren criticized the central government in his address. He stated that the government’s actions are being obstructed, with some individuals allegedly influencing legal processes. Soren claimed that many constitutional institutions are under their control, and they are attempting to undermine the government through various means. He asserted that the government would now work with greater strength to benefit Dalits, the backward classes, the tribal population, and farmers. Soren highlighted that the state has a government that serves the people, contrasting it with the situation in…
During the ‘Voter Rights Yatra’ in Motihari, Bihar, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Modi. He questioned why the Prime Minister remains silent despite daily accusations of corruption. Gandhi stated that a Prime Minister who is a ‘thief’ knows he has been caught. He further added that Modi is scared, realizing his theft has been exposed, and he cannot escape. Gandhi mentioned receiving messages from BJP MPs asking him not to call the Prime Minister a ‘thief’, but he insisted he must speak the truth. He compared the current situation to the Champaran movement, which…