Madurai High Court Allows Karthigai Deepam at Thiruparankundram Hilltop, Says Issue Was Unnecessarily Politicised
The Madurai High Court has upheld an earlier order permitting the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam at the stone pillar atop Thiruparankundram hill, effectively bringing closure to a long-running and sensitive dispute surrounding the ritual. A division bench comprising Justices G. Jayachandran and K. K. Ramakrishnan observed that the controversy had been “unnecessarily politicised” and […]
Indore Water Contamination Crisis: Fresh Diarrhoea Cases Surface as Trust Deficit Deepens
The water contamination crisis in Indore has refused to fade, with fresh diarrhoea cases detected during an extensive health survey in Bhagirathpura, even as authorities maintain that the outbreak is now under control. The resurgence has reignited public anxiety, sharpened political tensions, and raised uncomfortable questions about the safety of urban water systems in one […]
Mumbai BEST Bus Accident in Bhandup: What Happened and Why It Matters
Four people lost their lives and at least nine others suffered injuries after a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus reversed into a queue of passengers outside Bhandup railway station in Mumbai late on Monday night. The tragic incident, which occurred around 10:05 pm, has once again raised serious concerns about road safety, pedestrian […]
Delhi AQI Crosses 400 as Dense Fog Disrupts Flights Across Northern India
Delhi woke up to hazardous air conditions on Monday as the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark, slipping into the “severe” category. A thick blanket of fog and smog reduced visibility across the capital and large parts of northern India, disrupting flight operations and prompting advisories from the government, airports, and airlines. […]
Pre-Christmas Vandalism Sparks Outrage Across Multiple States
Incidents of alleged vandalism, intimidation, and disruption of Christmas-related events in several parts of India in the days leading up to Christmas have triggered widespread concern and sharp political reactions. From malls and schools to churches and marketplaces, reports from states including Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Assam, and Madhya Pradesh highlighted a tense atmosphere during what is […]
Bengaluru Man Shoots Estranged Wife Dead Days After Divorce Notice, Surrenders
A case of domestic violence shocked Bengaluru on Tuesday evening after a 40-year-old man allegedly shot his estranged wife dead on a busy road in west Bengaluru. The incident occurred just days after the woman sent him a legal notice seeking divorce. The accused later surrendered at a police station with the firearm, officials said. […]
PM Modi Hails ISRO’s BlueBird Block-2 Launch as a ‘Proud Milestone’ for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite, calling the mission a “proud milestone” in India’s expanding space journey. The heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket placed the next-generation U.S. communications satellite into its designated orbit during an early-morning launch from the Satish […]
Rahul Gandhi’s Remarks Abroad Trigger Fresh Political Row at Home
Comments made by Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi during an overseas visit have reignited a sharp political debate back home. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Gandhi of criticising India on foreign soil and questioned both the timing and intent of his remarks. Gandhi Stresses Opposition Unity and Alternative Vision While addressing an interaction […]
Verbal Clash at Delhi Airport Turns Violent; Air India Express Pilot Grounded
A senior Air India Express pilot has been grounded after an alleged physical assault on a passenger at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1, following a dispute over the use of a security lane reserved for airline staff. The incident, which took place on Friday, began as a verbal altercation but escalated into violence, prompting intervention by […]
Seven Elephants Killed, Five Rajdhani Coaches Derail After Collision in Assam
At least seven elephants were killed and a calf injured after a herd collided with the Sairang–New Delhi Rajdhani Express in Assam’s Hojai district early Saturday morning, triggering the derailment of the locomotive and five coaches and disrupting rail services across the Northeast. Railway officials confirmed that no passengers were injured in the accident, which […]