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Hundreds of people rallied on Saturday under the Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti’s banner, demanding the abolition of the Waqf Board and verification of migrant identification documents in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur. The organization called for a statewide protest on these issues. Police were heavily deployed to maintain order, while shops owned by a minority community remained closed.
The AAP plans to file a plea in the Supreme Court on Saturday challenging the unconstitutional, illegal, and undemocratic MCD standing committee election, as stated by Delhi Chief Minister Atishi. The BJP won the last vacant seat unopposed after AAP and Congress councillors boycotted the election. Atishi on Saturday urged the BJP to dissolve the […]
Israeli military officials announced the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in a strike on Beirut. Communication with the 64-year-old leader was reportedly lost since Friday night, according to a source close to Hezbollah. The Israeli Defence Forces confirmed the operation targeted numerous Hezbollah sites in Lebanon after increased rocket attacks into northern Israel.
Police officials arrested 5 people at Agartala Railway Station on Saturday for illegally entering India from Bangladesh. The arrests comes in a joint operation by the GRP, BSF, and RPF. Among the arrested were two Bangladeshi nationals, one Rohingya individual, and two Indian touts. The arrests were confirmed by Tapan Das, the officer-in-charge at Agartala […]
2 consecutive Russian attacks on a medical center in Sumy, Ukraine, this morning killed 6 people, according to Ukraine’s interior minister, Ihor Klymenko. The 1st strike killed one person and damaged the hospital’s ceilings, prompting an evacuation. A 2nd attack occurred during the evacuation, claiming 5 more lives. Attacks on Sumy have increased since Ukraine’s […]
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu expressed regret over derogatory remarks made by an ex-minister about PM Modi, stating, “Nobody should say such things.” While attending the 79th Session of UNGA, he emphasized taking action against the minister’s comments and denied having an India Out agenda while addressing concerns about foreign military presence in the Maldives.
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 […]