State Human Rights Commission Criticizes TN Police for Pushing Man to Suicide, Orders Compensation for Victim’s Mother
Yet Another Case of Police Arrogance, Negligence, and Abuse of Power Chennai | February 3, 2025 In a strong decision against police wrongdoing, the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) has held the Tamil Nadu police responsible for forcing a young man to end his life and has ordered the state government to pay ₹3 lakh […]
False Alarm, Real Panic: Mumbai-Bound Air India Flight Triggers Mid-Air ‘Hijack’ Scare
It was meant to be another routine flight—Air India’s AI 2957, New Delhi to Mumbai—but the skies had other plans. At 8:40 PM on Monday, an emergency signal cut through the static, triggering an alert no air traffic controller ever wants to receive. Squawk 7500. The hijack code. With that single distress signal, the well-oiled […]
Pune Prepares for Spectacular Planetary Alignment: Stargazing Clubs to Watch the Show
Pune residents are in for a celestial treat as Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Neptune, and Saturn align across the horizon from late January into February. This planetary alignment offers an extraordinary opportunity for stargazing, and several local astronomy clubs are stepping up to make the experience memorable for enthusiasts. Kesariwada Jyotirvidya Observatory The Jyotirvidya Parisanstha (JVP), […]
Uttarkashi District Experiences Twin Earthquakes, Magnitudes 2.7 and 3.5
Uttarkashi district in Uttarakhand experienced two low-intensity earthquakes on Friday morning, underscoring the region’s persistent seismic activity. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the quakes measured 2.7 and 3.5 on the Richter scale, with no reports of damage or casualties as of the time of reporting. Event Details The first tremor, measuring 2.7, […]
Jaishankar on Trump’s Immigration Crackdown: India Open to Legitimate Return of Undocumented Citizens
Amid the Trump administration’s stringent immigration policies, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar addressed the issue of undocumented Indian immigrants in the United States. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Jaishankar reiterated India’s position on facilitating the legitimate return of its citizens while emphasizing the need for global mobility that adheres to legal frameworks. India’s Stance on […]
Supreme Court Grants Bail to 18-Year-Old Murder Accused After Two Years in Custody
The Supreme Court has granted bail to a young man, accused of instigating a fatal shooting, after more than two years in custody. The bench noted that six co-accused, including the main assailant who fired the weapon, have already been granted bail. The accused was 18 at the time of the incident. The case stemmed […]
Andhra Pradesh Scraps 2-Child Rule for Local Body Polls
Andhra Pradesh has abolished its decades-old “two-child policy” for contesting local body elections, a move driven by concerns over the state’s ageing population and declining fertility rates. With a Total Fertility Rate (TFR) of 1.5—well below the national average of 2.11—Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu emphasized the need to encourage larger families to sustain productivity […]