Jharkhand High Court Stays Order on JPSC Exam Cancellations
The Jharkhand High Court has issued a stay on the state government’s decision to cancel the 11th to 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission civil services examinations along with related appointments.…
India Strengthens Its Global Diplomatic Engagement as International Partnerships Expand
India continues to deepen its engagement with countries and international organisations through diplomatic dialogue, strategic partnerships, trade cooperation and multilateral initiatives. From relations with major powers to engagement with neighbouring countries and emerging economies, New Delhi is focusing on cooperation in areas including economic development, technology, energy, defence, infrastructure and global security. India’s participation in...
Temple Activist Seeks Return of Funds to Arunachaleswarar Temple After Madras High Court Ruling
Temple activist TR Ramesh has called on authorities in Tamil Nadu to return approximately 9.40 crore rupees held by the Public Works Department to the Sri Arunachaleswarar Temple, including any applicable interest, following a directive from the Madras High Court. The court instructed the Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department along with...
India outpaces China in GDP growth rate. Why it’s a success but not a victory
India has recorded a higher gross domestic product growth rate than China for the first time in several decades. Official data released recently show India expanding at a faster pace amid global economic shifts. This development marks a notable shift in comparative performance between the two Asian giants. Analysts note that India’s growth stems from...
Tamil Nadu Police Detain Villagers Opposing Festival Plans in Pudukkottai District
Authorities in Tamil Nadu detained a number of residents from Udayarpatti village in Pudukkottai district on August 14 after protests against preparations for an annual Islamic festival known as Kanthuri or the Kandhuri Festival. The village has no Muslim residents and the land in question is described as disputed forest area also associated with a...
Congress Party Reactions to Vande Mataram Draw Attention During Independence Day Events
On Independence Day in 2026, videos from the Congress party headquarters in New Delhi showed party leaders engaged in conversation while the full rendition of Vande Mataram played. The footage included Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi appearing to talk and gesture during the performance. Observers noted that the moment, intended as a solemn...
Book Claiming Hindu Deity Murugan Represents Jesus Ignites Debate in Tamil Nadu
A recently published Tamil language volume has triggered widespread discussion across Tamil Nadu by asserting that the Hindu deity Murugan corresponds to the figure of Jesus. The four hundred page work presents a series of symbolic interpretations linking elements of Murugan worship to Christian narratives. It suggests that the apostle Thomas transported Jesus to southern...
Indian National Congress Reaffirms 1937 Position on Vande Mataram
The Indian National Congress has reiterated its longstanding position regarding the national song Vande Mataram. Party leaders confirmed that only the first two stanzas from the 1937 version will be sung during official events. This decision aligns with a resolution passed decades ago and maintains consistency with past practices. Officials emphasized that the choice reflects...
NHRC Seeks Detailed Report from Punjab Government on Independence Day Observance in Border Schools
The National Human Rights Commission has taken up a complaint regarding the lack of Independence Day events at certain government schools in Punjab. The matter focuses on institutions located in rural, remote and border regions where official celebrations reportedly did not take place. The commission has asked the state administration to submit a comprehensive account...
Bengal Court Issues Arrest Warrant in Hate Speech Case
A court in the Nadia district of West Bengal has issued an arrest warrant against a political figure in connection with allegations of hate speech. The order comes amid ongoing legal proceedings that focus on statements made during public events. Court officials confirmed the warrant was issued after the individual failed to appear in response...
Jharkhand Administration Addresses Student Concerns Over Recruitment Exam Issues
The state administration in Jharkhand has agreed to several key requests from demonstrators who raised issues about problems in hiring tests. This marks an important step in a demonstration that lasted multiple weeks in the capital city of Ranchi. Officials declared the cancellation of one major combined graduate level test run by the state staff...
Former Delhi Minister and Associates Detained Over Alleged Sewage Plant Tender Irregularities
Authorities in the national capital have taken into custody several individuals linked to a former government minister in connection with claims of irregularities during the awarding of contracts for improving sewage treatment facilities. The action follows an inquiry into how bids were handled for projects aimed at upgrading existing plants that process wastewater across the...
Foreign National Dies in Police Custody After Train Incident Involving Fire Extinguisher
A foreign national lost his life while in police custody following an altercation aboard a passenger train. The event took place on the Golden Temple Express, where the individual reportedly directed a fire extinguisher toward another traveler. Authorities took the person into custody shortly after the train reached Surat. Reports indicate that the confrontation occurred...
Student Leaders End Hunger Strikes Amid Differing Scenes in Delhi and Jharkhand
A striking visual difference has emerged in recent student protests. One side shows the physical strain of an extended hunger strike, with reports of declining health and medical risks. The other features celebratory videos and public dancing after demands were met. This contrast between prolonged fasting and festive displays has drawn attention to differing approaches...
Ex-Maharashtra FDA Chief Urges Focus on Food Safety Reforms Over Raids
Former Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration commissioner Mahesh Zagade has questioned the current stress on raids and license suspensions under the state’s food safety drive. He maintains that the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 emphasizes raising quality standards and taking preventive steps instead of measures that may generate fear among businesses. Zagade, who...
RJD Leader Urges March to Governor Over Siwan Firing Incident
RJD chief Lalu Prasad has announced a march to the governor’s residence on August 19 to protest the Bihar government’s response to student demonstrations in Siwan district. He accused the administration of meeting democratic demands with gunfire from an AK-47 rifle. Opposition alliance members will join the march and deliver a memorandum to the governor...
Pilots’ Federation Urges DGCA to Add Oral Fluid Tests and Raise Random Screening to 25 Percent
Amid increased attention to drug use among flight crew, the Federation of Indian Pilots has written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, calling for oral fluid testing for psychoactive substances as an extra screening tool. The pilots’ group also recommended raising the minimum annual random drug testing rate for pilots from 10 percent to...
DMK Criticizes TVK Government Over Renaming of Breakfast Scheme
The opposition DMK on Tuesday accused the ruling TVK government of claiming credit for a welfare program by renaming the Chief Minister’s Breakfast Scheme for schoolchildren after former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Kamaraj. Raising the matter in the Assembly, former minister EV Velu faulted the government for rebranding an existing initiative instead of launching...
Rahul Gandhi Welcomes Jharkhand Student Protest Resolution
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi welcomed the agreement reached between protesting students in Jharkhand and the state government on Tuesday. He called it the proper method to address the matter. Gandhi noted that Chief Minister Hemant Soren chose dialogue while students showed patience to secure acceptance of their demands. He stated that the system must change...
Jharkhand Student Leader Ends Hunger Strike Following Exam Cancellation
Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ended his 16-day hunger strike at Ranchi’s Sadar Hospital on August 17 after the Jharkhand government cancelled the JSSC-CGL examination and all tests handled by TSR Data Processing Private Limited. Mahto, a key figure in the student protests over alleged irregularities in state recruitment exams, broke his fast alongside ministers...
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Searches at 21 Sites in Karnataka and Ahmedabad Over Veterinary Recruitment Irregularities
The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches on Tuesday at 21 locations in Karnataka and Ahmedabad as part of a money laundering probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment of Veterinary Officers by the Karnataka Public Service Commission. The Bengaluru office of the ED performed the operations under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act at the...
Biren Singh Raises NRC Demand and Supply Concerns with Amit Shah
Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said Tuesday he met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and raised issues of economic blockades, disrupted supplies of essential goods, and the demand to conduct the National Register of Citizens before any census in the state. Singh, back in Imphal after a two-day trip, told...
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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…
