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Centre appointed Vijaya Kishore Rahatkar as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW). Rahatkar’s appointment, which was made under Section 3 of the National Commission for Women Act, 1990. It will last for a term of three years or until she reaches the age of 65, whichever comes first. Her tenure is […]
Supreme Court deemed “unnecessary” the Madras High Court’s directive for Tamil Nadu police to investigate the Isha Foundation based on a habeas corpus petition. The petition, filed by a father claiming his daughters were held captive, was addressed after the court confirmed both sisters were of legal age and expressed a desire to remain at […]
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday approved a resolution from CM Omar Abdullah’s cabinet, which unanimously called for restoring the Union Territory’s statehood. Officials stated that this restoration is seen as the beginning of a healing process aimed at reclaiming constitutional rights and safeguarding the identity of the people of Jammu and [&he...
A shooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang said NCP leader and former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique was not a good man. He further claimed that Siddiqui had connections with fugitive offender Dawood Ibrahim. The shooter identified as Yogesh alias Raju (26) was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. He is not linked with Siddique’s killing on […]
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged junior doctors to end their hunger strike, emphasizing that while protesting is their right, it shouldn’t disrupt healthcare services. She stated that most demands have been addressed and requested 3-4 more months to fulfill the remaining ones. The doctors’ fast entered its 15th day on Saturday, advocating for justice […]
Karva Chauth festival, taking place tomorrow, is expected to generate around ₹22,000 crore in business across India, up from over ₹15,000 crore last year. This increase underscores the festival’s growing economic importance alongside its cultural significance. MP Praveen Khandelwal noted the alignment of this year’s celebration with PM Modi’s “Vocal for Local” init...
Political parties in J&K criticized the Omar Abdullah-led Cabinet’s resolution seeking statehood restoration without mentioning Article 370. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), People’s Conference (PC), and Awami Ittehad Party (AIP) accused the National Conference (NC) of betraying its pre-poll promises. PDP leader Iltija Mufti called it an utter surrender.
The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) filed a police complaint against Odia actor Buddhaditya Mohanty for a controversial social media post over Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. State NSUI president Udit Pradhan lodged the complaint at the Capital police station, demanding action after Mohanty’s post suggested gangster Lawrence Bishnoi should target Gandhi next.
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud emphasized the importance of preserving the Supreme Court’s role as a people’s court while clarifying it should not act as an opposition in Parliament. Addressing the Supreme Court Advocates On Record Association conference in South Goa, he noted that access to justice developed over 75 years should not be […]
Air traffic is facing significant disruptions as more Indian flights received bomb threats on Saturday, with over a dozen threats reported in the last 24 hours. Operations for 10 flights, including five from Indigo and five from Akasa Air, were affected. More than 70 hoax calls have been received this week, prompting the Centre to […]
Seventeen Indian fishermen, detained by the Sri Lankan Navy for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters, have been repatriated, said Indian mission. The High Commission of India in Colombo announced their return, stating they are en route to Tamil Nadu. The fishermen’s issue remains a contentious point in India-Sri Lanka relations, with frequent arrests and […]
Two Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawans were injured in a bomb blast carried out by Naxals in Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, on Saturday. The explosion occurred when the team was returning from an anti-Naxal operation. This incident follows a previous attack in July, where two jawans were killed, highlighting ongoing violence in the region, with over 140 […]
The Karnataka govt plans to impose a cess on transactions through aggregator platforms like Zomato, Uber, and Swiggy to support gig workers’ social security. Labour Minister Santosh Lad stated the funds will be used for a welfare fund focusing on health insurance and children’s education. A draft bill aimed at safeguarding gig workers’ rights will […]
The Canadian govt is monitoring the social media activities of Indian journalists amid allegations of foreign interference. A document titled “Potential Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference Following PM Statement on Killing of Hardeep Nijjar” has been submitted to the foreign interference commission, highlighting narratives targeting PM Trudeau and Canada’s securi...
Forest officials in Hyderabad confirmed that an animal sighted near the Miyapur Metro Rail station was a jungle cat, not a leopard. After examining pugmarks, they noted the size—3.5 to 4 centimeters, compared to a leopard’s minimum of seven. Officials reassured the public that there was no need for panic and emphasized the animal likely […]