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Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah called for a report on a controversial Gulmarg fashion show held during Ramzan, citing disregard for local sensitivities. The event faced backlash from religious leaders and activists, who labeled it obscene. Elle India removed related content from Instagram, and the show organizers apologized for…

The Codava National Council has urged the central and Karnataka home ministers to ensure the safety of actress Rashmika Mandanna following intimidation by Congress MLA Ravi Kumar Gowda. The council condemned the MLA’s actions and stressed that Rashmika has the right to personal choices without coercion. …

BJP mocks Congress after India’s Champions Trophy victory, targeting Shama Mohamed for her past remarks about Rohit Sharma’s fitness. The ruling party celebrates Sharma’s achievements, highlighting recent wins under his captaincy, while urging respect for athletes and condemning political interference in sports. …

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has ordered the cancellation of Lalit Modi’s Vanuatu passport after discovering his intention to avoid extradition. This decision followed reports that Interpol had twice rejected India’s request for an alert notice due to lack of judicial evidence, which would have automatically disqualified Modi’s citizenship application….

The Ethics and Medical Registration Board rejected a patient’s appeal in February 2023, despite the National Medical Commission agreeing to consider such appeals in September 2022. The EMRB’s decision was questioned since the board is vacant. The rejection appears to be a copy of a previous denial from 2022, raising…

On December 6, students at Hameeri Kalan Senior Secondary School in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, celebrated as real-time technology from Digi Vritti enabled them to receive scholarships instantly. This pilot initiative by Piramal Foundation aims to transform the scholarship system, reducing delays and ensuring transparent disbursements, thereby helping deserving students access education…

Indian drug companies are set to revolutionize diabetes treatment with affordable generic versions of Empagliflozin, following the expiry of its patent. Estimated to significantly cut costs and improve access for over 10 crore diabetics, Mankind Pharma and others will offer the drug at a fraction of its original cost, easing…

The budget session of Parliament resumes with several controversies simmering, including Trump’s tariff comments, duplicate voter ID cards, and the three-language policy. Parliament will discuss the ongoing violence in Manipur and the Waqf amendment bill, with the government seeking approval for President’s rule in Manipur. The state’s budget is also…

Communal clashes broke out in Mhow, near Indore, following India’s ICC Champions Trophy victory celebrations. Violence erupted after stone-pelting during a procession, leading to arson and injuries. Police intervened with lathicharge and teargas, restoring order by midnight. Additional forces were deployed to control the situation. …

The Uttarakhand high court has prevented police from taking coercive actions against journalist Sudhanshu Thapliyal, who was detained for a Facebook post criticizing the lack of arrests in a fatal accident case. Thapliyal stressed his duty to highlight injustices. Journalists and associations condemned his detention, calling for an impartial investigation…

Union minister Jitendra Singh condemned the killing of three family members in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district as a terrorist attack. Their bodies were discovered after an extensive search. Lt governor Manoj Sinha ordered an investigation, sparking protests in Billawer town. If confirmed, it would be the deadliest civilian strike…

India clinched their third ICC Champions Trophy with a thrilling four-wicket victory over New Zealand in Dubai. Key performances from captain Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, and spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav were crucial in this success. Congratulations poured in from President Draupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister…

The Indian Ports Bill, 2025, proposes significant changes to the 118-year-old Indian Ports Act. It mandates all ports to report incidents threatening pollution and defines 23 violations as criminal offences, including non-payment of port fees, and safety violations. It also introduces significant penalties and requires data integration with central systems….