Supreme Court Requests Records From Election Commission Amid Dispute
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to furnish records of its recent decisions in connection with an ongoing controversy. The move comes after petitions raised questions about the…
National Security Advisor Recounts Close Call During Address at IIT Roorkee Convocation
During the convocation ceremony at the Indian Institute of Technology in Roorkee, the National Security Advisor shared a personal anecdote from his professional past with the graduating students. He described a situation in which he believed his career had reached its conclusion after an unexpected encounter. The remarks were delivered in a measured tone as...
Allahabad High Court Instructs Uttar Pradesh Police to Safeguard Same-Sex Couple in Live-In Arrangement
The Allahabad High Court has issued directions to the Uttar Pradesh Police to take necessary steps for the protection of a same-sex couple who are in a live-in relationship. The order comes after the couple approached the court seeking security from potential threats. In its ruling the court referred to precedents set by the Supreme...
ABVP Secures DUSU President Post in Narrow Victory and Claims Two Additional Roles
The Delhi University Students Union elections concluded with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad retaining the president position through a narrow margin while also securing two additional posts. An independent candidate claimed the vice president seat in the closely contested poll. Results indicated that the organization maintained its hold on the top role despite strong competition...
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorists Killed, One Suspect Detained in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur Operation
Security forces carried out a targeted operation in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of two suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad members. The joint action brought together personnel from the Indian Army, state police, and the Central Reserve Police Force. During the same exercise one individual described as an over-ground worker was...
Fuel Prices Remain Stable Across Key Indian Cities on September 17
Fuel costs for petrol and diesel showed no variation in prominent urban centers throughout India on September 17. This stability occurred even as authorities reduced additional levies applied to exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel. Observers noted that the adjustment in export-related taxes did not immediately influence domestic retail rates in locations such...
Reported Road Incident Involving Motorcyclist in Gurugram Under Police Review
Authorities in the city are looking into a reported confrontation on the roads that occurred recently. According to available information a female rider on a sports motorcycle claimed that the operator of a nearby vehicle followed her and made contact with her two wheeler. The rider had reportedly signaled for the other driver to keep...
Malaysian Leader Delivers Bollywood Song Performance During BRICS Gathering in Delhi
The Malaysian prime minister added a musical element to his recent trip to the Indian capital by performing a well-known Hindi film song during an evening reception tied to the BRICS summit. The rendition took place at a gala dinner attended by various international delegates and officials. The chosen piece was the classic track originally...
Iranian President Comments on Handshake Image with Indian Prime Minister and Mojataba
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently addressed questions surrounding a widely circulated photograph showing him walking hand in hand with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The image, taken during bilateral discussions, has drawn attention in both countries. Pezeshkian spoke openly about the moment and its significance for relations between the two nations. During the exchange, the...
Six Youths Face Police Action After Skullcap Incident During Procession in Uttar Pradesh
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have reported that an incident occurred last week in the Marhara police station area. The event took place amid a public procession held to mark the birth anniversary of Rani Veerangana Avanti Bai Lodhi. Police statements indicate that six youths are now facing action following the removal of a skullcap from...
Student Near Collapsed Delhi PG Expresses Ongoing Safety Concerns
A young woman studying in the capital has spoken about the anxiety she experiences daily after a paying guest accommodation collapsed in the Satya Niketan area. She lives in a similar building nearby and now questions whether her own residence could face the same fate. The incident has drawn attention to the condition of student...
Trapped Student Sends SOS Video Call from Under Collapsed PG Hostel in Delhi
A student trapped inside a collapsed paying guest hostel in Delhi managed to make an SOS video call that revealed his location under the debris. The incident occurred in the Satya Niketan area, where the structure gave way suddenly, leaving several people affected. Emergency services responded quickly after receiving the video footage. Police and rescue...
Eight High Court Judges Named Chief Justices
In a significant development within the Indian judicial system, eight judges from various High Courts have been elevated to the position of Chief Justice. This move is part of the standard process for filling leadership roles in the higher judiciary across different states. The appointments aim to ensure smooth functioning and continuity in the administration...
Saharanpur authorities demolish ‘illegal’ mosque; SP MP Iqra Hasan prevented from reaching site
Local authorities in Saharanpur carried out the demolition of a structure identified as an unauthorized mosque following a judicial directive. The City Magistrate’s Court had reviewed the matter in the preceding month and concluded that the building lacked proper approvals. An order was subsequently issued directing its removal to comply with established regulations. The operation...
Yasin Malik denies involvement in Kashmiri Pandit murder case, says will divorce Pak wife; seeks death penalty
Yasin Malik, the leader of the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front who remains held at Tihar jail in Delhi, has stated that the accusations against him resemble an invented account rather than the product of standard investigative work. He maintains that the proceedings were assembled many years after the events in question, with the purpose of...
Former Senior Air Force Officer Considered for Leadership Role at Ram Temple Trust
Reports indicate that a retired senior officer from the Indian Air Force is under consideration for the top executive position at the organization responsible for managing the Ram Temple. Sources familiar with the matter suggest the appointment could be finalized soon, though no official confirmation has been issued yet. The trust in question oversees the...
Gurugram MP Calls for Lasting Solutions to Waterlogging While Opposition Points to Infrastructure Shortfalls
Recent heavy rainfall has once again highlighted persistent drainage challenges in Gurugram, prompting sharp political exchanges between local representatives and opposition voices. The member of parliament representing the area has emphasized that short-term measures will not resolve the recurring problem of water accumulation on streets and in residential zones. Instead, he advocates for comprehensive upgrades...
Central Government to Provide Onions at Subsidized Rate of 35 Rupees per Kilogram in Delhi
The central administration has decided to make onions available to residents of the national capital at a subsidized price of thirty five rupees for every kilogram. This measure is being taken through official cooperative organizations such as the NCCF and Nafed. The objective behind this step is to help in controlling the upward trend in...
Gurugram Issues Work From Home Advisory for Offices on August 25 Amid Heavy Rainfall and Waterlogging Concerns
Authorities in Gurugram have released guidance urging corporate establishments and government offices to implement work from home arrangements on August 25. This step addresses forecasts of persistent heavy rainfall expected to trigger widespread water accumulation on roads and at key junctions throughout the city. The measures also direct schools to shift to virtual classes to...
Pregnant Defense Ministry Official Found Dead in Delhi, Family Alleges Staged Suicide
A pregnant official working with the defense ministry was found hanging in her residence in Dwarka, Delhi. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death. Family members have raised concerns that the incident may not have been a straightforward case of suicide and have suggested possible staging. They have also pointed to ongoing issues involving...
Weather Update: Delhi Records Coldest July Day in Three Years Alongside Heavy Rain and Waterlogging; Flood Alert Issued in Odisha
Delhi experienced unusually low temperatures on a recent Tuesday in July, marking the coldest such day in three years. Persistent heavy rainfall led to extensive water accumulation in multiple urban areas, disrupting normal movement and daily routines for residents. Several localities reported significant pooling of water on streets, which contributed to prolonged delays in vehicular...
Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar Dies After Life Sentence in 1984 Riots Case
Former parliamentarian Sajjan Kumar has died following his conviction in a prominent case connected to the 1984 anti-Sikh violence. The individual, who once represented a constituency in the national capital as a member of the Congress party, received a life term from the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018. The ruling addressed charges involving...
Voices & Opinion
A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
