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How US Tariff Threats on Russian Oil Could Affect India’s Economy
US tariffs on Russian oil could create higher energy costs and inflationary pressure for India, making energy diversification and security increasingly important.
6 days ago7 min read


When Unsafe Buildings Become a Question of Governance: Building Safety in Delhi
The Satya Niketan building collapse has raised wider questions about building safety in Delhi, from unauthorised construction and unsafe PGs to inspections, student housing and urban accountability.
Sep 134 min read


Kylian Mbappé Calls Out AI Dictator Memes: “A Lack of Political and Human Awareness”
Kylian Mbappé has criticized AI-generated dictator memes featuring his likeness, calling them a sign of poor political and human awareness. Meanwhile, Nikola Jokić has revealed his growing frustration with fame and unwanted attention.
Sep 133 min read


34 Bihar Students Hospitalised After Detergent Mistaken for Salt in Midday Meal
34 students in Bihar’s Nalanda district were hospitalised after detergent was mistakenly used instead of salt in their midday meal. Officials said all students are now healthy and out of danger.
Aug 201 min read


Elephant Herd Crosses Railway Tracks in Assam, Rajdhani Express Halted
A herd of elephants crossed railway tracks at Hawaipur in Assam’s Hojai district, prompting the Rajdhani Express to halt temporarily to ensure the safety of both the animals and passengers. The incident highlights the importance of protecting elephant corridors and improving coordination between railway and forest authorities in Assam.
Aug 201 min read


Jharkhand Cabinet Cancels JSSC-CGL Results, Orders Probe Into Exams Since 2014
Jharkhand Cabinet cancels JSSC-CGL results and TDPL-conducted examinations, while CM Hemant Soren orders a probe into government recruitment exams since 2014.
Aug 181 min read


Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Ends Hunger Strike After JSSC-CGL Cancellation
Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto ends his 16-day hunger strike after the cancellation of the JSSC-CGL examination and TDPL-conducted exams.
Aug 182 min read


7 Devotees Killed, Dozen Injured in Stampede at Bihar’s Ashok Dham Temple
Seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at Bihar's Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai during a heavy Shravan Monday rush, raising fresh concerns over crowd management at religious sites.
Aug 171 min read


Sadhus Protest in Delhi Over Alleged Ram Mandir Donation Irregularities
Hundreds of sadhus and religious leaders protested in Delhi over alleged irregularities in Ram Mandir donations, demanding an independent investigation and greater transparency in the handling of devotees' offerings.
Aug 132 min read


Quit India Movement: What Women Protesters of 1942 Teach India Today
Women played a crucial role in the Quit India Movement of 1942. From Aruna Asaf Ali and Usha Mehta to women protesting today, their participation reveals the enduring connection between political courage, dissent and democracy.
Aug 124 min read


India’s Tribal Rights Need More Than Recognition
India's tribal communities need more than welfare schemes and legal recognition. Their rights, participation, land and cultural identity must remain central to development.
Aug 114 min read


West Bengal Woman Allegedly Detained and Pushed Across Border Into Bangladesh
A West Bengal woman who had reportedly lived in Navi Mumbai with her family for nearly two decades was allegedly detained as a suspected illegal Bangladeshi migrant and later pushed across the border into Bangladesh, according to sources. Her family is seeking information about her whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding the alleged transfer.
Aug 101 min read


17 Injured After Air India Flight Hits Severe Turbulence, Drops 300 Feet Mid-Air
Seventeen people were injured after an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence and briefly dropped around 300 feet during the journey. The Airbus A320neo landed safely at Delhi airport, where injured passengers and crew received medical assistance.
Aug 51 min read


Fast justice, slow reform: Can fast track courts truly restore faith in India's justice system?
The proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish fast-track courts (FTCs) for paper leak cases has once again brought India's long standing debate over speedy justice to the forefront. Coming amid widespread protests over repeated examination irregularities, the announcement reflects an understandable public demand for swift accountability. Yet it also raises a larger institutional question: can creating more fast track courts alone cure a justice system weighed down
Jul 275 min read


Putting Public Back in Public Health
There is a quiet but consequential shift taking place in India's public health policy. It is not occurring in hospitals crowded with patients or in villages where overburdened health workers continue their daily rounds. It is happening in policy documents, institutional restructuring and the language of governance. The vocabulary of "public health" is increasingly being replaced by that of "wellness", "personalised care" and "digital health". While these ideas carry undeniabl
Jul 254 min read


Thousands marched on Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session.
Delhi Police used lathi charges and tear gas. The government met the protesters' delegates for the first time in 30 days. Nothing changed. NEW DELHI:The barriers close to Jantar Mantar were welded to shut out protesters early in the morning. These barriers rose to over six feet high, fixed to the grille of a church nearby so that they would not be moved around. Five metro stations such as Rajiv Chowk, Janpath, Patel Chowk, Central Secretariat and Seva Teerth were closed by D
Jul 215 min read


A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant against actor Prakash Raj.
The complainant alleged that, in addition to being registered as a voter in Bengaluru’s Shantinagar Assembly constituency, Prakash Raj’s name also appeared in two locations in Chennai under the Velachery Assembly constituency, as well as in Telangana’s Serilingampally Assembly constituency. Actor and social activist Prakash Raj during a press conference, in Bengaluru Bengaluru Court Re-Issues NBW Against Prakash Raj A Bengaluru court has re-issued a non-bailable warrant (NBW)
Jun 252 min read


Telegram challenges government directive that temporarily suspends its operations
The court agreed to an urgent hearing of the matter after the advocate flagged it during another proceeding; Justice Tejas Karia is slated to hear the case Telegram Challenges India Ban in Court Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court, contesting the central government's order that temporarily suspended the platform's operations across India as part of a broader crackdown aimed at curbing fraud linked to the NEET-UG medical entrance examination. The bench took up the mat
Jun 183 min read


Air India Ahmedabad Tragedy: No Final Report Released a Year Later
Civil Aviation Ministry Says Investigation Is Advancing, but Final Findings Are Still Under Analysis One year later, the wreckage stands as a stark reminder of one of India's deadliest aviation tragedies. Civil Aviation Ministry Says Investigation Is Advancing, but Final Findings Are Still Under Analysis MUMBAI: On the first anniversary of the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) did not release either a final report or an
Jun 134 min read


Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the U.S. and Iran have agreed on a peace deal text, boosting hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough in the region.
No immediate comment was forthcoming from either the White House or Iranian officials following Mr. Shehbaz’s claim. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Shehbaz Sharif Says Agreement Has Reached Final Draft Stage Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the United States and Iran have agreed on the text of a proposed peace deal, raising expectations of a major diplomatic breakthrough in West Asia. In a social media post on Friday (June 13, 2026), Shehbaz
Jun 133 min read
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