Siddhant Kumar

Siddhant Kumar is a young, energetic journalist who likes to cover stories that will touch the minds and hearts of his readers. Siddhant has over five years of experience in news coverage including reporting, analysis and feature writing. Siddhant covers both breaking news stories as well as social issue articles. He deeply cares to present his readers with accurate and thought-provoking content thus leaving a track record behind within this ever-changing world of journalism and reporting.

Fadnavis to Expand Cabinet on December 15 in Nagpur
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Governor CP Radhakrishnan will administer the oath of office to new ministers.
US Lawmakers Urge Google and Apple to Remove TikTok from App Stores
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A bill signed by President Joe Biden into law in April requires China-based ByteDance, which owns TikTok, to divest from it by January 19 or face a US ban.
Post-Election Rift, NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar's Mother Advocates for Sharad-Ajit Unity
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Sunanda Pawar on Friday said she is simply repeating the sentiments of Maharashtra's people and party workers when she speaks about rival factions needing to unite, weeks after the ruling NCP led by Ajit Pawar and opposition NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) fought against each other in assembly polls.
3rd Test: India Win Toss, Elect to Bowl First with Ravindra Jadeja and Akash Deep in the XI
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This is the first time in this series that India have decided to bowl first after winning the toss. Both Jadeja and Akash will be playing their first game of the series after replacing Ravichandran Ashwin and Harshit Rana in the playing eleven.
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Cummins Warns Indian Batters of Short-Pitched Bowling Challenge at Gabba
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The Australian quicks, particularly Cummins, tormented the India batters with grunt balls in both the innings during the Pink Ball Test that Australia eventually won by 10 wickets to level the five-match series 1-1.
Study Reveals Half of US Teenagers Are Online Nearly Constantly
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The study by the Pew Research Centre, based on a survey of US teenagers between the ages of 13 to 17, showed that nine in 10 teenagers reported that they were mostly on YouTube.
BGT: Gill Says Pink Ball's Seam Position Harder to Gauge at Night
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After registering a 295-run win, their biggest Test win on runs over Australia, in the series opener at Perth, India slumped to a 10-wicket loss in the second Test at Adelaide Oval, which leveled the five-match series 1-1.
Rajya Sabha Adjourned Until Dec 16 Amid Ongoing Stand-Off
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As the Opposition stuck to its demand related to the no-trust notice, BJP MPs raised the issue of the alleged relationship between former Congress president Sonia Gandhi and US billionaire George Soros, sparking noisy exchanges.
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BGT: Hazlewood Makes Comeback as Cummins Announces Australia XI for Brisbane Test
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Hazlewood has been struggling with a side injury and missed out as Australia levelled the five-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy series at 1-1 with a decisive 10-wicket victory in the second Test in Adelaide.
PM Modi Visits Prayagraj, Meets Saints and Performs Puja at Sangam
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He directly proceeded to Arail Ghat where he met Saints and performed ceremonial puja on the confluence site of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati.
Rajnath Singh Accuses Opposition of Insulting Parliament During Constitution Debate in LS
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He began his speech by paying tributes to the martyrs of the 2021 Parliament terror attack.
Shastri Says Rohit Can Make an Impact by Opening the Batting in Brisbane
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Rohit could only score nine runs in two innings as a number six batter when India went down by ten wickets to Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The host team squared the five-match series 1-1 with that win. Those two scores mean that Rohit is now averaging just 11.83 in his last six Tests.
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Imran Khan and Wife Bushra Bibi Indicted in Toshakhana Case
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Pakistan's National Account­ability Bureau (NAB) had alleged that the Saudi royal family gifted a Bulgari jewellery set - including a ring, bracelet, necklace and earrings - to Imran Khan's wife during her visit to the kingdom in May 2021
Kejriwal Promises Rs 2,100 for Delhi Women if AAP Wins, BJP Calls it a 'Lollipop' Promise
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The big announcement, apparently inspired from schemes in other states, comes days ahead of Assembly elections in the capital, slated for February next year.
Israel Claims Destruction of Over 90% of Syria's Surface-to-Air Missile Systems
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The military has used Telegram to say the operation targeted Syria's aerial defense systems, severely weakening its military capabilities.
Keerthy Suresh Ties the Knot with Longtime Partner Antony Thattil in a Private Goa Ceremony
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The actress, who took vows in a beautiful and intimate ceremony held in Goa, has also shared pictures from her big day on social media.
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Trump's Bold Move: Invites Xi to Inauguration for ‘Open Dialogue’
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The invitation to the leader of China which has been his target during the campaign and after is in keeping with the unconventional diplomacy that Trump practiced in his first term reaching out to North Korea's dictator Kim Jong Un.
Top 50 Stocks' Share in Total Market Cap Hits All-Time Low: Report
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The December edition of the DSP Netra report said, "Large-cap stocks are now at their smallest share of total market capitalisation. The share of the top 50 or top 10 stocks relative to the total market has hit an all-time low, presenting a rare opportunity for investors."
Income Tax Refunds Surge 46.3% to Rs 3.04 Lakh Crore in April-November
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​​​​​​​In the corresponding period last year between April 1, 2023, and November 30, 2023, refunds totalling Rs 2.03 lakh crore were issued, reflecting the Ministry's concerted efforts to expedite the process this year. The statement added that CBDT played a crucial role in achieving this milestone.
JPC Chairman Backs Assam Govt's 'No NRC, No Aadhaar' Policy
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​​​​​​​Individuals who have failed to apply for inclusion into the National Register of Citizens (NRC) under this new regulation will witness rejection of their Aadhaar card applications.
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BJP's Sanju Verma Attributes Major NPAs to Congress Rule Between 2006-2008
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I am not a fan of Rajan but for once, he spoke the truth when he said that 2006-2008 was the period when the banking system saw its back broken by large corporates who had the power to get loans merely by making a phone call to South block or North Block system," she emphasized.
Smart India Hackathon: PM Modi Emphasizes Out-of-the-Box Thinking for National and Global Advancement
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Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister reiterated his concept of 'Sabka Prayas', which he has underlined in his Red Fort speeches. He pointed out that India's progress can accelerate through collective efforts and that today's event stands as a testament to this.
FM Sitharaman Refutes Rahul Gandhi's Claims, Says PSBs Were UPA’s ATM for Cronies
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In a series of lengthy tweets, FM Sitharaman said that Rahul Gandhi’s penchant for making baseless statements is on full display, yet again.
Foreign Secretary Updates MPs on Dhaka Visit: Yunus Govt Promises Action Against Attackers of Hindus
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During his recent visit to Dhaka, Misri raised India’s concerns with the interim government. He also clarified to the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs that Bangladesh's interim leader, Muhammad Yunus, did not discuss reviewing any bilateral agreements with India, countering claims made in some media reports.
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Andre Agassi: Sports Should Be Part of Education as They Teach the Value of Losing
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Agassi was discussing the future of sports and education as a foundation for excellence at the TiE Global Summit 2024 in Bengaluru.
Pakistan: Ex-ISI Chief Faiz Hameed Indicted for Political Meddling and Creating Unrest
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The media wing of Pakistan's military establishment, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Tuesday declared that Hameed has been brought into arraignment for charges of engaging in political activities, and this now puts the retired General on serious investigation over his activities as DGISI.
Shiv Sena Says Uddhav Thackeray is the Best Choice to Lead INDIA Bloc
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Shiv Sena (UBT) spokesperson Anand Dubey on Wednesday stated that while Mamata Banerjee is a capable leader, party chief Uddhav Thackeray would be the most suitable person to lead the Opposition alliance.
Trump Appoints Harmeet Dhillon, Farmers' Protest Supporter and India Critic, as Civil Rights Chief
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"In her new role at the DOJ (Department of Justice), Harmeet will be a tireless defender of our Constitutional Rights, and will enforce our Civil Rights and Election Laws FAIRLY and FIRMLY", Trump said on Truth Social announcing on Monday.
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Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Rajya Sabha Chairman Dhankhar
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The opposition alleged that the Chairman has been conducting the proceedings of the upper house in a highly partisan manner, leaving them no choice but to take this unprecedented step.
Sonam Bajwa Cast Opposite Tiger Shroff in 'Baaghi 4'
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Tiger welcomed Sonam on his Instagram stories. He posted a picture of the actress and wrote: "Welcoming the new member of the Rebel Family! Thrilled to have @sonambajwa in the #Baaghi Universe #Sajid Nadiadwala's #Baaghi4"
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