Tag: India

Right-wing activists disrupted a birthday party in Bareilly, falsely accusing two Muslim guests of “love jihad” despite most attendees being Hindu. Police booked the Muslim guests and a cafe staffer for breach of peace, though an inquiry found no wrongdoing by the students. The victim stated the “love jihad” claim…

The National Medical Commission is establishing a national pool of government medical college faculty for surprise inspections to enhance scrutiny of medical institutions. This initiative, starting with 2026-27 academic year approvals, aims to ensure compliance with norms and maintain quality as medical seats expand. Assessors will be compensated and their…

Why the Matua-Namasudra community views politics the way it does becomes clearer when one looks beyond electoral arithmetic, beyond BJP versus Trinamool Congress (TMC), and even before the creation of Bangladesh. The Matua movement, by the early twentieth century, had become as much a social force as a religious one….

Amidst the harsh Chillai Kalan winter, the Army has intensified counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar and Doda districts. Expanding into snowbound areas, forces are pursuing an estimated 30-35 Pakistani terrorists seeking winter hideouts. An integrated, proactive approach involving multiple agencies ensures continuous pressure and swift responses to intelligence….

Nothing seems to deter cybercriminals from striking at will and defrauding unsuspecting victims. Diffused networks and transnational cartels put them virtually beyond the reach of police across states. Now, SC has asked CBI to crack down on fraudsters. The hope is that the central agency has the reach and teeth…

A Special Investigation Team in Chandrapur has uncovered a direct link to China in the illegal sale of a farmer’s kidney. Interrogations revealed that a Chinese surgeon, Dr. Chiang, conducted transplants in Cambodia and supplied harvested organs to Chinese clients, including the kidney of a local farmer. …

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old engineer in Mumbai. A speeding MSRTC bus struck him while he stood by his parked scooter. The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal ordered the transport corporation to pay over Rs 2.21 crore to his grieving family, citing driver negligence. …

A 17-year-old domestic violence case took an unexpected turn when a woman’s current husband testified, confirming her second marriage. This revelation led a Borivli court to rule she was no longer entitled to maintenance from her ex-husband, effectively ending her claim for protection and monetary relief initiated in 2009. …

A group of over 70 Indians, defying age and physical limitations, are embracing adventure. From skydiving and scuba diving to trekking in Antarctica, these seniors are living life to the fullest. Couples like the Kotharis, Thakors, and Vakils are proving that age is merely a number, prioritizing experiences and curiosity…

Rajasthan’s Aravali region grapples with over 1,230 disputed mining leases, impacting 17,393 hectares. Despite a central ban on new leases following public outcry, existing operations continue, causing visible environmental damage like denuded hills and disrupted drainage. Rajsamand, Udaipur, and Jaipur districts bear the brunt of this extensive mining footprint. …

A nine-year-old boy, Ajay Raj Nishad, received the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar for his bravery after saving his father from a crocodile attack in the Chambal river. Armed with a stick, Ajay struck the predator’s eye, forcing it to release his father. Inspired by the award ceremony, Ajay aspires…