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The Kerala High Court has asked the state government to respond to two pleas challenging LDF advertisements allegedly glorifying itself and criticizing the UDF ahead of Assembly polls. Petitioners, including Ernakulam DCC chief Muhammed Shiyas and Sharon D. Panakkal, claim the ads misuse public funds and government machinery for political gain.
Former Jammu and Kashmir CM Farooq Abdullah, 88, condemned the failed attempt on his life at a Jammu wedding, calling for a thorough inquiry. He said India’s atmosphere is “filled with hate,” noting that space for promoting brotherhood, communal harmony, and secularism is shrinking, and stressed that no religion teaches harming others.
The Supreme Court granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah in a terror-funding case. A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta said detailed conditions will follow. The court had earlier criticized the NIA for weak arguments and asked it to justify Shah’s detention exceeding six years, calling for urgent review.
Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad unanimously elected Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker. The BNP-led Parliament follows February elections after Sheikh Hasina’s exit. Both were nominated, seconded, and sworn in by President Mohammed Shahabuddin, with the ceremony attended by PM Tarique Rahman and other lawmakers.
Bangladesh’s Parliament met for the first time since the 2024 Bangladesh uprising. PM Tarique Rahman said the new session followed February elections ending interim rule. He urged unity to rebuild democracy and criticized the government of Sheikh Hasina, now in exile in India after being sentenced in absentia for crimes against humanity charges.
Veteran leader G Sudhakaran has quit CPI(M) and will contest the Kerala Assembly elections as an independent from Ambalappuzha, a party stronghold. He clarified he hasn’t sought UDF support, won’t hold wall paintings or conventions, and will focus on political and corruption issues. Sudhakaran retains allegiance to CPI(M) ideology despite leaving party membership.
The Kerala High Court today reprimanded the Railway Board for failing to respond on whether Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for Tatkal ticket bookings, despite several months’ time. The bench of Chief Justice Soumen Sen and Justice Syam Kumar VM adjourned the matter for three weeks, directing the Board to file its response within the period.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma distributed appointment letters to 5,690 teachers under the state’s Education Department at an official function. The recruitment spans primary schools to research-level posts in higher education, strengthening the education workforce and aiming to improve teaching standards across institutions in the state.
Over 1.5 kg of heroin worth over ₹8 crore, allegedly dropped by a Pakistani drone, was recovered near the International Border in Bahadurpura village, Bishnah area, J&K. A local spotted the bag late Wednesday night. Police have registered a case, and preliminary investigations confirm it was drone-delivered from across the border, with further inquiry ongoing.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy directed officials to purchase only electric vehicles for government departments and hire EVs in the Core Urban Region to curb pollution. He also called for road safety awareness campaigns and plans for a modern Shamshabad bus terminal, alongside proposed high-speed rail corridors connecting Hyderabad to Pune, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
The Iran-US-Israel war has affected the gas supply chain mainly. However, TTD officials have written a letter to Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) asking them not to affect Tirumala. In the letter, they requested not to stop the LPG gas supply to Tirumala. They said that TTD consumes 5 tons of gas per day. IOCL […]
The CBI raided 15 locations across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab in a massive online fraud linked to Dubai-based fintech platform Pyypl. Alleged kingpin Ashok Kumar Sharma ran a scam defrauding ₹900 crore via fake investments, part-time job fraud, offshore withdrawals, and laundering through shell companies and international fintech wallets.
The Supreme Court today granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah in a money laundering case linked to alleged terror funding in Jammu and Kashmir. Currently jailed under UAPA for allegedly conspiring to secede the region, Shah’s lawyer, Colin Gonsalves, argued that the NIA’s counter-affidavit omitted details of his prolonged detention.
Iran today outlined 3 conditions to end the ongoing war with the US and Israel, now in its 13th day. President Masoud Pezeshkian said the conflict could end if Iran’s legitimate rights are recognised, reparations are paid, and firm international guarantees prevent future aggression. He shared the message on “X” after speaking with leaders of […]
An enemy drone struck a residential building in southern Kuwait at dawn today, injuring at least two people and causing significant damage, the Defence Ministry said. The incident follows a previous Iranian drone strike near Shuaiba Port that killed six US service members and injured dozens, with some suffering severe brain trauma, burns, and shrapnel […]