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Sudhakar took a jibe at the Bihar chief minister, who has been in the news recently for his odd behaviour, sparking a debate about his health situation. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is only “medically alive” but “brain dead”, and imposing him on the people of Bihar would be an insult to them, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)…

US envoy-designate Sergio Gor said pulling India closer to Washington and away from Beijing will be a “top priority,” stressing energy and trade as key pillars of cooperation. Sergio Gor, US President Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to India, on Thursday said Washington would make it a “top priority” to pull India closer to the US and…

Mr Khalid’s counsel, senior advocate Trideep Pais, said, “I have spent five years in custody in this joke of an FIR. This FIR doesn’t have the sanctity of law.” The case is being investigated by Delhi Police’s Special Cell. Activist Umar Khalid on Thursday opposed the framing of charges in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case…

Free and secure Indian Ocean is our shared priority, says Modi, speaking alongside Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam; MoUs inked for cooperation in technology, development projects India and Mauritius are not just partners but a family, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in Varanasi on Thursday, at the signing of agreements framed to deepen ties between the two countries.…

CP Radhakrishnan sworn in as India’s Vice President at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Droupadi Murmu on Friday. Dhankhar also attended the ceremony, his first public appearance since his resignation as VP. CP Radhakrishnan was on Friday sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered oath to the 67-year-old Radhakrishnan at a formal…

A new study has found that many Indian doctors continue to overprescribe antibiotics to children, even when they are unnecessary. Experts warn that this misuse contributes to rising antibiotic resistance, making common infections harder to treat. The findings highlight the urgent need for stricter prescription guidelines and greater awareness among healthcare providers and parents. Doctors in India…

It all started when Starbucks filed a complaint against the Pakistani cafe named Sattar Buksh, which also had its logo very similar to the logo of Starbucks. Starbucks, which hadn’t established outlets in Pakistan then, took objection. It argued that Sattar Buksh’s name and look could cause confusion and could also dilute its trademark. What started as…

Poverty, unemployment, corruption and misgovernance are a deadly mix that has caused a volcanic eruption of mob fury which has singed Nepal. New Delhi’s foreign policy mandarins may not readily admit it but the scale and intensity of the protests led by the country’s youthful demographic has clearly caught the Modi government off guard. It may now…

Accompanied by panchavadyas , the crown and ornaments were brought in a poorna-kumbha procession from the Olaga Mantapa in Kollur to the temple through the Ratha Beedi. Playback singer Ilaiyaraaja has offered diamond-studded crown (kirita) and gold ornaments to Kollur Mookambika on Wednesday. Earlier, Ilaiyaraaja had offered a diamond-studded hasta to the Goddess. This time, he has…

The infant was rescued after his grandmother heard his feeble cries and took him out. A woman, who suffered from a rare mental disorder, allegedly put her 15-day-old baby in a refrigerator before retiring to bed in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad town. According to the reports, the infant was rescued after his grandmother heard his feeble cries and…

The Delhi High Court said on Wednesday it would pass an order on Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan’s plea seeking to protect his publicity and personality rights against unauthorised use of his image, likeness, persona, and creation of fake videos. Justice Tejas Karia took on record the note submitted by Mr. Bachchan’s counsel regarding the defendant entities against…

According to the petitioners, organising a cricket match with Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack sends a message inconsistent with national dignity and public sentiment. A public interest litigation (PIL) petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking directions to cancel the upcoming India–Pakistan T20 cricket match scheduled to be held…

PM Modi and his Italy counterpart Giorgia Meloni discussed Ukraine war and stressed upon an early end to the conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds excellent conversation with Italy counterpart Giorgia Meloni to bring early end to Ukraine war. The two leaders also discussed further deepening of India-Italy strategic partnership. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Had…

Activist Umar Khalid has approached the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court denied him bail related to the February 2020 riots. The high court rejected bail for nine individuals, including Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, emphasising that violent protests cannot be tolerated. Activist Umar Khalid has petitioned the Supreme Court after the Delhi High Court refused him…

200 Telugu people stranded in Nepal, Minister Lokesh monitoring situation: Andhra CM Anantapur , Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday said as many as 200 Telugu people are stranded in riot-hit Nepal, and that Minister Nara Lokesh has been entrusted with monitoring real-time developments. Addressing the ‘Super Six Super Hit’ meeting here, Naidu said…

The Directorate General of Health Services said that physiotherapists are not trained as medical doctors and should not present themselves as such. The Directorate General of Health Services has asked for changes in the new physiotherapy curriculum to remove the use of the “Dr” prefix for physiotherapists, saying it could mislead and confuse patients. In a letter…

Qatar is a key US ally and a mediator in the Gaza peace talks. The attacks on Doha took place at a time when several Hamas leaders were in the city to participate in the US-backed ceasefire talks. A day after Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in an assassination attempt on top Hamas officials in Doha, Prime…

The late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s widow Priya Kapur told the Delhi High Court that Karisma Kapoor’s children had already received Rs 1,900 crore from a family trust before filing their inheritance suit. In a fresh twist to the inheritance dispute over late businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate, his widow Priya Kapur has told the Delhi High Court that…

PM Modi took to his official social media account and said that the violence in Nepal is heart rending and that he is extremely disturbed over the tragic loss of young lives in the protests. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his concerns over the violence in Nepal. PM Modi took to his official social media…

Donald Trump reportedly called into a meeting with senior US and EU officials in Washington and demanded tariffs of up to 100% on India and China. US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to have more tariffs, as much as 100%, placed on India and China, Russia’s two biggest oil buyers. The Republican, who has already placed…

India’s planned revamp of its goods and services tax (GST) will boost household consumption and support growth, but weigh on government finances, Moody’s Investors Service said Tuesday. Approved at a 3 September GST Council meeting and effective 22 September, the new structure consolidates most rates into two slabs—5% and 18%—with goods from the old 12% and 28%…

Speaking at the virtual Brics virtual meeting, Jaishankar said the group should focus on building a more resilient supply chain, especially at a time when multiple disruptions are affecting international trade. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday, speaking at the Brics summit 2025, stressed the need for fair and transparent economic practices that benefit all amid…

The remarks came after terrorists opened fire on passengers after boarding a bus in Jerusalem on Sunday, killing five people and injuring 12 others, Times of Israel reported. Seven of the injured were in serious condition, while five sustained light injuries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Jerusalem,…

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed a petition filed by Central government seeking transfer of the petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 pending before different High Courts [Union of India Vs Head Digita]. The Central government approached the Supreme Court seeking transfer of petitions pending before three different…

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to issue a formal notice stating that Aadhaar will be accepted as an identity proof document for the inclusion of a voter to the revised voters’ list being prepared as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar. A similar directive had earlier been…

PM Modi will first arrive in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, at around 1:30 pm, where he will reportedly conduct an aerial survey of the most affected areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab on Tuesday (September 9) to review the rain-afflicted damage and rehabilitation efforts after weeks of heavy downpour that have…

In the afternoon, police received information that the body of a man was lying face down in the mud on the roadside between two villages A scene straight out of a thriller unfolded in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district when a man, presumed dead for nearly six hours, suddenly stood up just as police and villagers were preparing…

The vice presidential election was necessitated by the sudden resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar, who sources said quit after running afoul of the BJP-led central government over the impeachment of a High Court judge. India will welcome a new Vice President by nightfall September 9. But will it be the BJP-led ruling alliance’s pick of Maharashtra Governor CP…

The program, filled with patriotic fervour, left attendees deeply moved, many of whom described the experience as “mesmerizing” and “inspirational.” The atmosphere was electric at the Sarsana Convention Center in Surat, as audiences watched the grand musical multimedia stage production ‘Namotsav’, based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s life. The program, filled with patriotic fervour, left attendees deeply…

If the demand is not met by Monday evening, the tribal community would launch a major agitation. Days after a newborn girl died at the government-run Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital (MYH) here, a tribal outfit on Monday claimed rats had gnawed her four fingers, and accused the medical facility’s administration of lying and misleading everyone. The Jai Adivasi…

Following the SCO summit in Tianjin, tensions in the South China Sea escalated as the Philippines and Vietnam took assertive stances against China. Shortly after the historic SCO in Tianjin, where the world order was challenged by the grandeur of Xi Jinping’s event, tensions continued in the South China Sea, a region of tensions, face-offs and disputes…

The bodies of world leaders are never just private matters; they are symbols, political tools, and sometimes, global flashpoints From Donald Trump’s bruised hand and swollen ankles to Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping casually musing about organ transplants and immortality, health is increasingly in the headlines—not because of medical breakthroughs alone, but because it reveals the vulnerability…

The MHA has assured Belgium that Mehul Choksi’s rights will be protected if he is extradited to India, detailing specific material, medical, and procedural safeguards. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent a letter to Belgium’s Ministry of Justice providing assurances regarding the conditions under which fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, a key accused in the multi-crore…

Taking to X, the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing created a poll as he accused X of priorisiting “foreign interests”. A day after his post against India was fact checked on X, Trump’s trade aide Peter Navarro has launched a fresh attack against the Elon Musk-owned social media platform. Taking to X, the Senior Counselor for…

An encounter broke out in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district between security forces and terrorists on Monday, September 8. According to reports, one terrorist was neutralised by the security personnel, while one Indian Army soldier also sustained injuries in the gunfight. The injured Army soldier is a junior commissioned officer (JCO). Security forces received an intelligence input…

Indian laws are “light years behind” rapidly evolving technology, Supreme Court Justice Manmohan recently opined. As a consequence, courts are struggling to resolve complex commercial disputes without adequate legal tools, he said. “You are dealing with tech you’re not understanding. You require assistance, new genres of litigation are coming up. Technology is moving at a fast pace,…

Nearly 400 products – from soaps to cars, shampoos to tractors and air conditioners – will cost less when the GST reforms are effective from September 22 Calling the landmark GST overhaul a ‘people’s reform’, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said that rationalisation of rates for a wide swath of products will benefit every family, boost…

On getting information, a team from the Doda police station rushed to the spot and successfully prevented the suicide attempt, thereby saving three precious lives, police said in a statement. The Jammu and Kashmir Police claimed on Saturday to have averted a tragic incident by rescuing a woman and her two minor children, who were about to…

Visuals from the visarjan procession show devotees showering gulal and flowers from a bridge. A huge crowd can be seen around the Ganesha idol. Mumbai: A sea of devotees has gathered to catch a glimpse of Mumbai’s beloved Lalbaugcha Raja, as the majestic Ganesha idol makes its way for visarjan on Saturday. The idol reached S Bridge…

Chandigarh University on Saturday launched its ambitious initiative ‘Campus Tank’ at the Constitution Club of India, aimed at strengthening India’s startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration between academia, industry, and investors. Chandigarh University on Saturday launched its ambitious initiative ‘Campus Tank’ at the Constitution Club of India, aimed at strengthening India’s startup ecosystem by fostering collaboration between academia,…

He said that 48 more villages, with a population of 2,691 people and 2,131 hectares of crops have been affected during the past 24 hours and that till date, 1,996 villages across 22 districts stand impacted, affecting a total population of over 3.87 lakh people. Punjab revenue, rehabilitation and disaster management minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Saturday…

Imam has challenged the Delhi High Court order denying bail to him and several others accused in the case, including Umar Khalid. Sharjeel Imam has moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the larger conspiracy case under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) in relation to the 2020 North East Delhi riots. [Sharjeel Imam v. State of…

The girl’s family discovered her pregnancy on Thursday after she complained of persistent stomach pain. An 11-year-old girl here, who had been subjected to repeated rape and blackmail, has given birth to a premature baby, which died soon after, police said on Saturday. The infant was born seven months into the pregnancy and died half an hour…

She’s conquered ultras abroad, but India’s roads remain her hardest race. Ashwini Ganapathi speaks on fear, freedom, and reclaiming public space. It is 4:30 am in Bengaluru. The first light of the morning sky is yet to hit the ground. Few in the city stir this early. But for Ashwini Ganapathi, one of India’s most prominent ultra-marathon…

Gorakhpur: Chaos erupted at a fuel pump in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur district over the state government’s ‘no helmet, no petrol’ rule. A video of a brawl between a woman and a petrol pump employee surfaced online. The violent altercation erupted between the two after the saleswoman refused to fill petrol in the bike of the woman’s friend.…

Shivnath Prasad joined services of Delhi government as an assistant teacher in 1993 and was the principal of MCD Primary Boys School at the time when he died. The Delhi High Court has directed the government in the capital to pay Rs 1 crore ex-gratia to the family of a school principal who died while discharging COVID-19…

Peter Navarro, Trump’s trade adviser, has often attacked India over its Russia ties, dubbing the war “Modi’s war” and calling India “Kremlin’s laundromat.” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro on Friday launched a fresh attack on India, accusing New Delhi of profiteering from Russian oil trade and imposing tariffs that he claims are costing Americans jobs. “FACTS:…

Modi also encouraged the use of indigenous materials in art and craft classes and school celebrations to nurture a lasting sense of pride in Indian-made goods. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said teachers generally give homework to their students but he wants to give one “homework” to teachers for a change, that is to lead campaigns…

The MUDA scam had become Siddaramaiah’s worst political nightmare as his wife was accused of illegally receiving 14 plots in a posh Mysuru locality in exchange for 3.16 acres of her land in the Kesare village, which she claimed was usurped by MUDA. The Karnataka Cabinet on Thursday accepted Justice P N Desai Commission’s report exonerating Chief…

Modi’s comments came even as experts said the rate cuts will boost domestic demand , offset the impact of US tariffs in businesses, and may increase real GDP The changes in the Goods and Services Tax regime is a double dose of support and growth for the nation and the next-generation reforms have been done to support…

In the viral video, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar is heard telling IPS officer Anjana Krishna to halt the police crackdown on illegal murrum excavation in Maharashtra’s Solapur. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Ajit Pawar has landed in a controversy after a video of him purportedly pressuring a woman IPS officer to…

The most striking improvement has been in the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR), considered a key measure of health standards For the first time, India’s birth and death rates have dropped to nearly half their levels from fifty years ago, marking strong improvements in healthcare, family planning, and social well-being across the country, according to the latest government…

The new slab structure blends economic relief with strategic messaging: trimming household bills while protecting key sectors before elections The GST 2.0 overhaul isn’t just a tax reform; it’s a political statement. From the middle class to farmers, the restructuring of India’s indirect tax regime appears carefully calibrated to please key voter segments ahead of the Bihar…

“People will start benefiting from first day of Navratri. This time, Dhanteras will be more vibrant. This is the biggest reform of independent India,” PM Modi said. The rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax — which is expected to put money in the pockets of the middle class by slashing tax on multiple items and scrapping it…

Jaishankar highlighted that geopolitical uncertainties and economic volatility make a “very powerful case” for stronger partnerships with EU and Germany. External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said the global strategic and economic landscape is undergoing “significant and far-reaching changes”, stressing the need for India, the European Union (EU), and Germany in particular, to deepen cooperation in…

PM Modi and President Putin had travelled in the same vehicle to the destination of their bilateral meeting after the proceedings at the SCO Summit venue in Tianjin. Russian President Vladimir Putin, while divulging details for the first time about his conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their car ride in Tianjin after of the SCO…

The German authorities had taken custody of Ariha Shah on September 23, 2021, when she was seven months old, alleging that her parents had harassed her. India on Wednesday called upon Germany to ensure the early return of Indian baby girl Ariha Shah, who has been living in a foster care in Berlin for nearly four years.…

The tax on pan masala, tobacco products, cigarettes, aerated drinks containing added sugar and caffeinated and non-alcoholic beverages has been increased from 28 per cent to 40 per cent. The GST Council has increased the tax on sin and super luxury goods under a special rate of 40 per cent. The tax on pan masala, tobacco products,…

Hundreds of farmers, waiting in long lines for urea under a token system, were first offered tea and biscuits by the administration in a gesture of calm.But as night fell, tempers rose. It is the season of sowing, but there’s anger and despair across Madhya Pradesh. Farmers in several districts are facing a deepening fertilizer crisis. Chief…

The revised rate structure will come into effect on September 22, coinciding with the first day of Navratri In a major move to simplify India’s tax regime and bring relief to consumers, the GST Council on Wednesday approved a sweeping overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure. The reforms include slashing tax rates on everyday…

The MEA raised concerns about Ariha’s sudden transfer to specialized foster care in Germany, warning it could negatively impact her emotional and mental well-being German Foreign Minister Johann Wedfful is visiting India, where he met with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi. While the talks primarily focused on strengthening the strategic partnership between the two…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen approximately Rs 40.69 crore in nine bank accounts linked to Congress MLA KC Veerendra amid a money laundering investigation related to illegal online betting. ED has frozen around Rs 40.69 crore kept in 9 bank accounts and one bank account of Congress MLA KC Veerendra in a money laundering probe revolving…

Ranya smuggled 127 kg of gold, according to evidence gathered, says DRI The saga of Sandalwood actress Ranya Rao’s involvement in a major gold smuggling racket has taken a dramatic turn, with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) serving a show-cause notice demanding a staggering fine of Rs 102 crore. This development intensifies the legal troubles for…

Relentless rains in Himachal Pradesh caused landslides, road closures, and evacuations. Kiratpur-Manali highway remains blocked, stranding thousands of tourists. Relentless rains have wreaked havoc in Himachal Pradesh, triggering a series of landslides that have crippled road connectivity, disrupted essential services, and forced several families to evacuate. Further, two women died in separate house collapse incidents on Tuesday…

A 26-year-old man allegedly strangled his 52-year-old lover after she demanded loan repayment and marriage. The victim used Instagram filters to hide her real age. A 26-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district allegedly killed his lover, double his age, for pressuring him to marry her and return the loan he took from her. As per the…

The Delhi High Court was responding to the delay in the trial cited as one of the major reasons to grant bail by the lawyers of the accused Denying bail to activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam and eight others, the Delhi High Court on Tuesday said a hurried trial in the 2020 riots conspiracy case will be…

Shubhanshu Shukla is the first Indian to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS) and the second from the country to go into space. Shubhanshu Shukla shared a surprising video that captured how he used to eat food while aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian…

“Every child has a right to the affection of both parents. Even if parents live apart or in different countries, it is important for the child to maintain a relationship with both of them, ” the top court said. Every child has a right to the affection of both parents and even if they live apart or…

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has used Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s China visit to launch a blistering attack on Donald Trump, warning it is “bad news for the West.” Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has launched a sharp attack on Donald Trump, tying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meeting with Xi Jinping in…

Russia is exploring plans to manufacture its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jets in India, with defence sources saying investment options are under review amid growing New Delhi-Moscow defence alignment despite US tariff pressures. Amid Washington’s steep tariffs on Indian exports, Russia is weighing a major defence move — manufacturing its fifth-generation Sukhoi Su-57 fighter jets in India. Defence…

Union Minister Piyush Goyal expressed optimism regarding the potential conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States by this fall. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal gave signal of hope over negotiations between India and United States saying that a Bilateral Trade Deal (BTA) may be concluded by November or end…

Suhana Khan Faces Legal Trouble Over ₹12.91 Crore Alibaug Land Deal: Investigation Launched Into Shah Rukh Khan’s Daughter’s Property Purchase Suhana Khan, daughter of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is currently embroiled in a legal controversy concerning a land transaction in Thal village, Alibaug, Maharashtra. Reports indicate that she purchased the property for ₹12.91 crore from the…

Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra and Hemkund Sahib Yatra postponed till September 5 due to heavy rainfall alerts and safety concerns, says government. The Uttarakhand’s Chardham Yatra—pilgrimage to holy shrines of Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath— and the Hemkund Sahib Yatra have been temporarily postponed till September 5 by the Uttarakhand government in view of red and orange alerts…

An IndiGo flight with 272 passengers on board made an emergency landing in Nagpur after a bird hit damaged the aircraft’s front portion shortly after takeoff. An IndiGo flight with 272 passengers on board returned to the Nagpur airport after it suffered a bird hit soon after take off. The flight was bound for Kolkata, but made…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Semicon India 2025’, a conference aimed at catalysing India’s semiconductor ecosystem, here on Tuesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ’Semicon India – 2025’, a conference aimed at catalysing India’s semiconductor ecosystem, here on Tuesday. He will also participate in the conference on Wednesday and attend the CEOs roundtable, a statement…

A section of social media users also pointed out that the scammer seemed to have a Pakistani accent. Scam calls have become so frequent that most people either hang up instantly or try to block the number. But recently, a video surfaced online showing a very different response. Instead of panicking, a man kept chatting with a…

The resurgence of extreme work culture has been reignited by Daksh Gupta, a 23-year-old entrepreneur from India, who leads the AI startup Greptile in San Francisco. Advocating for grueling 12-to-14-hour workdays, Gupta promotes a lifestyle devoid of distractions, emphasizing discipline among young professionals. The global debate on extreme work culture has resurfaced with fresh intensity, this time…

This development has come at a time when the Supreme Court has directed the transfer of similar PILs from various High Courts to the top court for consideration. In a significant development, the Meghalaya High Court has requested the Supreme Court to allow it to retain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on the stray dog menace, observing…

Mahua Moitra clarified that her remarks were idioms and that one doesn’t really cut someone’s head off. She said the idiom is “a metaphor for accountability”. In response to the FIR registered against her in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur for her alleged “derogatory” remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah, Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra took a sharp jibe at…

PM Modi that the foundation of SCO rests on three key pillars — security, connectivity, and opportunity. During his address at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the importance of respecting national sovereignty in global connectivity projects. “Connectivity that bypasses sovereignty loses both trust and meaning,” PM Modi said, raising India’s concerns…

19 NHPC were workers trapped for hours after both tunnels of the Dhauliganga project were blocked due to landslide.   Nineteen workers of the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (NHPC) were trapped inside a power house for hours on Sunday, August 31, as a landslide blocked normal and emergency tunnels of Dhauliganga Power Project in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh.…

The tractor was carrying devotees during the Ganesh immersion procession, killing four people on board and injuring one. The injured has been admitted to hospital with serious injuries. Four people were killed and one was injured when the tractor in which they were travelling overturned in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The deceased and the injured…

The exercise, observed by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Gajraj Corps, demonstrated an impressive integration of advanced technology, operational innovation, and professional expertise by the troops. The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in the challenging terrain and extreme weather of the Eastern Himalayas, specifically in the Kameng region. The exercise, observed by…

India has released its first national guidelines for animal blood transfusion, addressing a long-neglected gap in veterinary healthcare. With dogs having 13 blood groups and limited donor awareness, mismatched transfusions have often proved fatal. The new SOPs aim to regulate procedures, boost safety, and improve survival chances for pets and livestock alike. Pet parents are no strangers…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan’s Shehbaz Sharif kept their distance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, with a banquet photo showing them facing away from each other and a family photo placing them far apart. The distancing came against the backdrop of India’s Operation Sindoor after April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, underscoring tense ties.…

Zelenskyy also briefed Modi on his August 18 meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House that took place three days after Trump held a summit with Putin in Alaska. Tianjin, China: India supports all efforts for peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a phone…

Defence Secretary R K Singh also said that the government is likely to ink a fresh contract with HAL for procuring an additional batch of 97 Tejas jets after the delivery of the two aircraft. Two Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets are likely to be delivered next month by the state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), Defence…

Yogesh has been arrested by police, and his blood-stained clothes and a pair of scissors, allegedly used in the crime, were recovered from the scene. A man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and mother-in-law in Delhi’s Rohini following a dispute over the gifts exchanged between the two sides of the family during his son’s…

A special bench headed by Justice Vikram Nath on August 22 modified the August 11 order that prohibited the release of captured stray dogs from shelters in Delhi and neighbouring areas. Known for his light-hearted banter both in and out of the courtroom, senior Supreme Court judge Justice Vikram Nath on Saturday said the “stray dog” case…

As Peter Navarro accuses India of fuelling Putin’s war for profit, the facts point to a very different reality, one of public sector sacrifice and price cap compliance Peter Navarro, a senior adviser to US President Donald Trump and one of the architects of his protectionist trade agenda, launched a fresh attack on India this week. In…

The High Court had directed the Rajasthan Judicial Academy to provide training to the judge in judgment writing. The judge then moved the Supreme Court in appeal. The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the strictures and adverse observations made by Rajasthan High Court against a judge of a special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual…

Justice Kant was speaking at an event aimed at addressing the growing challenges of human-wildlife conflict in Kerala. Article 21 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to life and personal liberty, must also be interpreted as extending to the preservation of ecological conditions essential for sustaining life, Supreme Court Justice Surya Kant said on Saturday. He underscored that…