US President Donald Trump announced he will designate Antifa, shorthand for “anti-fascist” far-left groups, as a “major terrorist organization.” On Truth Social, he called Antifa a “sick, dangerous, radical left disaster” and vowed to recommend investigations into its funding, stressing adherence to the “highest legal standards and practices” in t...
CJI B.R. Gavai advocated criminal prosecution and new laws for farmers burning stubble, urging stricter action to curb pollution. The Centre disagreed, emphasizing a supportive approach that works with farmers rather than punishing them, aiming to address the issue through cooperation instead of incarceration before the winter season.
The Supreme Court asked the Centre, CBI, and Maharashtra to explain the presence of a transnational poaching network threatening tigers in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, based on an SIT report cited in a petition. The syndicate traffics tiger parts, violating the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, prompting urgent judicial concern.
FBI Director Kash Patel faced intense scrutiny from Senate Democrats during a heated oversight hearing. He defends himself against accusations of politicizing the agency and targeting Trump critics. It marked the first major test of his controversial tenure, as concerns grow over political violence in the US, highlighting the bureau’s critical role ahead.
All government offices and educational institutions across Nepal remained shut as the nation observed a “national day of mourning” to honor those killed in Gen Z-led protests. The Home Ministry announced the decision, stating the day is dedicated to remembering and paying tribute to the lives lost during the demonstrations.
The supreme court cancelled bail for gangster Chota Rajan in the 2001 case of Mumbai. Chota Rajan is accused of the murder of Jaya Shetty in Mumbai. Since 2001 the case has been going on, and the SC rejects his bail plea. Recently he appeared in SC for the bail, but following the CBI report, […]
Trump began his unprecedented second state visit to Britain for a $42 billion deal with a red-carpet reception at Windsor Castle. King Charles and the royal family honored him with a carriage procession, gun salutes, a flypast, and a lavish banquet. The diplomatic talks and lingering Epstein questions cast shadows over the pomp-filled occasion.
The Supreme Court, while hearing petitions on Delhi-NCR’s recurring October air pollution crisis, said jailing some farmers for stubble burning could deter others. The bench stressed that strict action was necessary to tackle the annual smog, caused largely by crop residue burning, which severely impacts air quality and public health across the region.
The Patna High Court has directed the Congress to delete an AI-generated video featuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s late mother, Heeraben Modi, from all social media platforms. The video, posted by Bihar Congress, triggered a political storm, with the BJP accusing Congress of disrespect, while the opposition insisted no disrespect was shown in the clip.
Russia cuts power while attacking Ukraine. Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russia cut power and detained their railway operations simultaneously, which is a big loss to them. They also said that only 44 areas from the Kirovograd region are suffering with this power issue, the officials said this by taking telegram as their platform.
Three masked men in military-style uniforms looted gold worth ₹20 crore and ₹1 crore cash from an SBI branch in Karnataka’s Chadachan. Armed with guns, they tied up staff and customers, forcing the manager to open vaults before fleeing in a van with a fake plate. Police said the gang later escaped towards Maharashtra after […]
The Income Tax Department today surveyed Marico Ltd.’s offices, factories, and major dealers in connection with scrutiny of certain foreign funding transactions, sources said. The action, led by the Mumbai branch, targets the consumer goods giant known for brands like Parachute, Saffola, and Set Wet, with operations across India and several emerging markets.
The last date of ITR, which plays a key role in economic life, is on Sept 15, but the govt extended it to Sept 16. More than 7 crore taxpayers filed their ITR. By considering these taxpayers, the government releases an option that payers can still pay tax according to 139(1) and 139(4) sections, with […]
Heavy overnight rains battered Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, killing 18 people. Uttarakhand reported 15 deaths, including 13 in Dehradun, with 16 missing and over 900 stranded as rivers washed away roads and bridges. In Himachal, three family members died due to landslides and flash floods triggered by the intense rainfall across the region.
Prime Minister Modi turns 75 today, and the BJP launches over a fortnight-long “Sewa Pakhwada” on his birthday. President Murmu wishes PM Modi well today on his 75th birthday and praises his excellence, leadership qualities, and services to the country. President Murmu also praised BJP for their initiative step on their leader’s birthday.