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During an overnight Russian attack, Ukraine reported shooting down 69 out of 73 drones, along with two ballistic and two cruise missiles, according to the Ukrainian air force. The military administration in Kyiv noted that around 15 Russian drones were destroyed near the capital, with debris damaging a non-residential building in one district, though no […]
Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm in Asia this year, caused estimated damages of 81.5 trillion dong ($3.31 billion) in northern Vietnam, doubling earlier forecasts. With 299 fatalities, the typhoon devastated industrial hubs, flooded farmland, and damaged homes. Agriculture Minister Le Minh Hoan called for recovery efforts, as live pig prices rose due to farm impacts.
PM Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to freedom fighter Bhagat Singh on his birth anniversary on Saturday. In his X, the PM expressed, “Countless salutations to the immortal martyr Bhagat Singh, who sacrificed his life for our nation’s dignity.” In a video, PM Modi praised Singh’s bravery and dedication, highlighting how his actions significantly contributed […]
Security forces in Manipur have confiscated a significant cache of arms and ammunition across 3 districts amid ongoing ethnic conflict. The joint operation by Manipur Police and Assam Rifles yielded two .303 rifles, a 9mm pistol, cartridges, grenades, detonators, and improvised mortars. Additional seizures included more grenades and shells in Churachandpur and Thoubal districts.
The Uttarakhand govt plans to introduce a stringent land purchase law in the upcoming assembly budget session to regulate large-scale land acquisitions in hilly regions by non-residents. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced this initiative on Friday. The govt aims to identify non-residents violating existing norms, which permit only 250 sqm of land for personal use […]
The Delhi High Court criticized authorities for failing to present a file regarding ex-PM Manmohan Singh’s decision not to designate the historic Jama Masjid as a protected monument. The court, led by Justice Prathiba M Singh, demanded the original file and an affidavit from a competent ASI officer by the next hearing in October. It […]
The no-confidence motion against All India Tennis Association (AITA) President Anil Jain has been withdrawn, sources reported. Eight state associations had proposed the motion, leading to an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). Jain, who sought a court stay on the EGM, faced accusations of misusing his position for personal expenses. The EGM was deemed unnecessary following […]
Two people have been arrested in connection with the theft at Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu’s residence, with police recovering ₹2.2 lakh in cash, a 100-gram gold biscuit, and foreign currency. The suspects from Bihar were apprehended at Kharagpur Railway Station after exhibiting suspicious behavior. Additional stolen items were also found, said police officials.
The EU’s lead privacy regulator fined Meta €91 million ($101.5 million) for storing users’ passwords in plaintext without encryption. The inquiry began five years ago after Meta reported the issue to Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC). While Meta acted to rectify the error in 2019 and no abuse was reported, the DPC emphasized the risks […]
Vice President of the National Conference Omar Abdullah criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during a campaign for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls. He stated that the BJP doesn’t know how to do politics without lying or cheating. He asserted that the BJP has achieved nothing in the last decade and accused them of […]
Delhi University election results will be announced today, following voting that started Friday morning amid tight security. Key players include the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), National Students’ Union of India (NSUI), All India Students’ Association (AISA), and Students’ Federation of India (SFI). Counting begins at 8:00 AM at the North Campus Conference Centre.
Mumbai Police have summoned BookMyShow CEO Ashish Hemrajani and the company’s technical head regarding allegations of ticket black marketing for Coldplay’s concert. The Economic Offences Wing is investigating a complaint from advocate Amit Vyas, who claims tickets originally priced at ₹2,500 are being resold for up to ₹3 lakh, accusing the platform of deceiving fans […]
A petition has been submitted to the Karnataka High Court, requesting a CBI investigation into CM Siddaramaiah regarding the MUDA scam. Advocate Vasant Kumar, representing activist Snehamayi Krishna, stated they seek a court order to transfer the probe to the CBI for a fair inquiry. The case is set to be heard on Monday, citing […]
Internet services have been suspended due to communal incidents sparked by social media posts in Bhadrak, Odisha. The Odisha govt ordered this suspension to prevent the misuse of the internet in inciting violence. After stone-pelting incidents, authorities have enforced Section 163 of the BNSS, prohibiting gatherings of more than 5 people in Purna Bazar area […]
A Bengaluru court has directed the filing of an FIR against Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, after allegations of extortion linked to electoral bonds. The complaint, filed by Adarsh Iyer from the Janaadhikara Sangharsha Sanghatane, claims that extortion occurred through these bonds. The Special Court for People’s Representatives has initiated the FIR, prompting calls for her […]