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…
Champat Rai Resigns from Ram Temple Trust, Krishna Mohan Named Interim Chief
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra. It appointed newly inducted trustee Krishna Mohan as Interim General Secretary and announced a fresh administrative review to address the fallout from the alleged donation theft case. The decisions were taken during a meeting...
BJP Chief Says Party Government in Jammu and Kashmir Is Near
BJP national president Nitin Nabin urged party workers to keep working toward their goals during a two-day visit to Jammu. He said the time is approaching when Jammu and Kashmir will also have a BJP government. Speaking to a large crowd at a banquet hall near Mishriwala, he noted that the party is gaining ground...
Film on Punjab Rights Activist Pulled From Streaming Platform in India
The Diljit Dosanjh film Satluj was taken off ZEE5 on July 5, just two days after its debut on the platform. The movie, which portrays human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is no longer accessible in India. ZEE5 pointed to recent developments as the cause, stating the title would stay unavailable until further notice while...
Jammu and Kashmir Minister Vows Action Over School Books Allegedly Promoting Separatism
The Jammu and Kashmir government removed two books from school libraries, citing highly inappropriate content related to separatism. The counter-intelligence wing of the J&K Police searched the Jammu premises of one publisher after registering an FIR under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act. Education Minister Sakina Itoo called the incident unfortunate and a deliberate conspiracy. She...
Motorists Stage First Protest Against E20 Fuel at Jantar Mantar Over Mileage and Engine Concerns
Motorists gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday for the first physical demonstration against the nationwide rollout of 20 percent ethanol-blended petrol. Participants said the rapid introduction of the fuel had caused reduced mileage, clogged fuel systems and costly repairs. Organisers framed the event as a non-partisan effort focused on vehicle owners rights...
Delhi Woman Dies After Fall From NDMC Flats; Family Alleges Murder and Dowry Harassment
A 28-year-old woman died after falling from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Lodhi Colony, Delhi, on Sunday. Police have begun an investigation into the incident. The woman’s brother stated that her husband had subjected her to prolonged physical abuse and suspicion. He said the family learned of the event late on...
Ram Mandir Donation Case: Trust Member Supports Official Probe
Mahant Dinendra Das Maharaj, a member of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, backed the government’s response to the alleged embezzlement of Ram Mandir donations on Sunday. He described the measures as suitable during an interview with ANI. Das stated that the administration acted properly and that any court decision would be correct. He...
Delhi Unveils New EV Policy with Deadlines for Petrol Vehicle Phase-Out
Delhi has introduced a new electric vehicle policy that includes firm deadlines for ending registration of petrol and diesel vehicles. The policy was notified on July 1, 2026. From April 1, 2028, new petrol-powered two-wheelers cannot be registered in Delhi. Only electric autorickshaws and N1 category goods carriers will be allowed from January 1, 2027....
BJP Chief Forecasts Strong Victory in Uttar Pradesh Elections
Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin stated on Saturday in Lucknow that the party would secure a clear majority in the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections. He urged party leaders to engage with all sections of society during his two-day visit. Nabin expressed appreciation for the welcome received in the region associated with Lord...
Rajasthan’s 151-Year-Old Gandhinagar Jaipur Station Redevelopment Nears Completion
The redevelopment of Rajasthan’s 151-year-old Gandhinagar Jaipur railway station is approaching completion under Indian Railways’ Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. The scheme, started in 2022, focuses on upgrading stations across the network through long-term master plans that improve multimodal links and passenger access. Opened on metre gauge in October 1874 and converted to broad gauge in...
RSS Calls for Accountability After Ram Mandir Donation Theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh expressed strong concern on Friday regarding the theft from donation boxes at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. It described the event as deeply distressing and called for firm measures against those involved, along with improved openness in temple operations. In a statement from New Delhi, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale noted...
Delhi Government Orders CAG Audit of Power Discoms Over 38,500 Crore in Pending Regulatory Assets
The Delhi government under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has instructed the Comptroller and Auditor General to audit the capital’s power distribution companies. The move addresses worries about nearly 38,500 crore rupees in regulatory assets built up over years that consumers are ultimately expected to repay through tariffs. The step follows the Delhi High Court’s June...
Ayodhya Lawyers Stage Protest March, Seek FIR Against Trust Officials
Members of the Faizabad Bar Association organized a protest march on Thursday against alleged misuse of donations for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. They submitted a petition calling for an FIR against Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust general secretary Champat Rai, member Anil Mishra, and two other officials. The lawyers walked from the court...
CCTV Footage Shows Accused Hiding Cash at Ayodhya Ram Temple
Closed-circuit television recordings from the Ram temple in Ayodhya captured at least five of eight arrested men removing and concealing bundles of donated cash while counting the funds. Ayodhya police sources reported that a review of 45 days of video from the Pilgrim Facility Centre revealed counting staff hiding notes in their clothing or socks....
Delhi plans expansion of EV charging network to 32,000 points by 2030
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stated on Thursday that the city’s charging facilities are prepared to support the upcoming Electric Vehicle Policy. The administration intends to increase the number of charging points from 9,000 to 32,000 by 2030. Gupta told India Today TV that the government collaborated with manufacturers and other partners to develop sufficient...
Mehbooba Mufti Travels to Tehran for Iranian Leader’s Funeral
Jammu and Kashmir’s former chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti is traveling to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike on February 28. Mufti received an invitation from the office of Mujtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father as the...
India and Japan Leaders Meet for Annual Summit to Strengthen Trade Defence and Technology Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold annual summit talks with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi on 2 July. The meeting will allow both nations to assess and expand bilateral cooperation in trade investment defence and related fields. The leaders are also set to discuss regional and international matters of shared concern...
Union Government Issues Eviction Notice to Delhi Gymkhana Club
The Union government issued an eviction notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club on Monday. It states that the club occupies the property on Safdarjung Road without authorization, following the expiration of its lease on May 22. The notice, issued under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupant) Act, 1971, requires the club’s representative to attend...
IMD Predicts Reduced Heatwave in Delhi and Humid Weather in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department reports that heatwave conditions should ease over much of northwest India. However, a new alert warns of hot and humid weather expected in several northeastern states from July 2 to 4. Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura may face these conditions for three days following recent monsoon rains....
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Reduced by Rs 183.50 from July 1
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been lowered by Rs 183.50 per unit starting July 1. This brings the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi to Rs 2,930 from Rs 3,113. It marks the first cut since supply strains from the West Asia situation began to ease, providing relief to restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and...
Uttar Pradesh Congress Group Visits Ram Temple After Dispute With Local Officials
A delegation of Congress MPs from Uttar Pradesh, led by state party chief Ajay Rai, offered prayers at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Tuesday evening. Security forces had been deployed around the shrine since morning following tensions between the visitors and local authorities. The visit took place after extended discussions and reports of restrictions,...
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…
