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 […]
Junior doctors in West Bengal have warned of a state-wide strike on October 22 if their demands related to the alleged rape and murder of a colleague at RG Kar Medical College are not met. Protesting for nearly two months, they have given the state government a deadline of October 21 to address their concerns, […]
Leaders from Maharashtra’s ruling coalition, Mahayuti, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to discuss the seat-sharing plan for the upcoming state Assembly elections. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis attended the meeting in Delhi. Reports suggest that the BJP, holding 105 seats, aims to contest at least 155 of the 288 […]
The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested 26 additional suspects linked to the communal violence in Bahraich, which erupted after a man’s death during Durga Puja celebrations on Oct 13. This brings the total arrests to 87, said cops. Although Maharajganj remains tense, commercial activities and traffic are resumed. Heavy police presence continues in the area […]
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with Mexican FM Rogelio Ramirez de la O in Mexico City on Saturday to discuss enhancing economic ties. She congratulated him on his reappointment and praised Mexico’s economic performance over the past 6 years. She highlighted opportunities for collaboration through India’s startup ecosystem and shared India’s focus on infrastructure inv...
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in New Delhi, focusing on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities, with a budget of ₹990 crore over five years. Led by premier institutions, the initiative aims to enhance India’s global AI standing and support startups while fostering interdisciplinary research and scalable [&he...
The Israeli military reported that a drone from Lebanon entered Israel on Saturday, striking a structure in Caesarea, where local media claimed it targeted Prime Minister Netanyahu’s residence. No casualties were reported till now. Two additional drones were intercepted, and sirens were activated in Haifa and nearby areas in northern Israel, said military officials.