Mumbai Hostage Scare: Why Local Police Entered Powai Studio Instead of Quick Response
The tense hostage situation at a Powai studio in Mumbai, where Rohit Arya held 17 children captive before being shot dead by police, has sparked questions about the city police’s response protocol particularly, why the Quick Response Team (QRT) did not lead the operation despite being on standby. Senior officials explained that the decision was […]
At Least 9 Killed, Several Injured In Stampede At Venkateswara Temple In Andhra Pradesh On Ekadashi
A tragic stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least nine devotees early Tuesday morning. Most of the victims are reported to be women and children, who had gathered in large numbers to offer prayers on the occasion of Ekadashi an auspicious day […]
PM Modi Counters Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhath Drama’ Remark, Announces UNESCO Heritage Push for Festival
A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused the NDA government of using the Chhath festival and Yamuna clean-up drives for political mileage, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at the opposition from a rally in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur. Taking aim at the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Modi accused the opposition of “insulting Chhathi […]
South Korea Honours Trump with Golden Crown and Highest Civilian Award
In a glittering ceremony steeped in symbolism, South Korea on Wednesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump with the nation’s highest honour the Grand Order of Mugunghwa along with an ornate replica of a royal gold crown. The event, held in the historic city of Gyeongju, marked the final leg of Trump’s Asia tour, which also […]
Cabinet Raises Fertilizer Subsidy to ₹37,952 Crore for Rabi Crops
In a major relief for farmers ahead of the rabi sowing season, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a fertilizer subsidy package of ₹37,952 crore for the ongoing winter crop cycle, marking a substantial increase of nearly ₹14,000 crore compared to last year’s rabi season. Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, briefing the media after […]
Why Delhi’s Cloud-Seeding Experiment Failed To Bring Rain Or Relief From Smog
The much-hyped cloud seeding experiment to induce artificial rain over Delhi on Tuesday has failed to yield any results, leaving the city’s toxic haze as thick as ever. Despite the high hopes pinned on this ambitious project, experts say the trial was doomed from the start thanks to Delhi’s dry winter atmosphere and critically low […]
Delhi Conducts Cloud Seeding Trial Amid Smog Crisis; Artificial Rain Likely Soon
In a desperate attempt to combat the capital’s worsening air pollution, a cloud-seeding trial was carried out over parts of Delhi on Tuesday. The aircraft conducting the operation, based in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has returned after completing the initial run, officials confirmed. The trial aimed to trigger artificial rainfall over the city, which has been […]
US, Japan Ink Rare Earth Deal Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting, Marking ‘Golden Age’ in Ties
In a major strategic move ahead of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the United States and Japan have signed a landmark agreement aimed at securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths, a step seen as part of Washington’s broader effort to reduce dependence on China. The pact, hailed […]
As Putin Tests Nuclear Missile With ‘Unlimited Range’, Trump Fires Back: “End the War, Not Missiles”
A day after Russia tested its new nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered cruise missile ‘Burevestnik’, US President Donald Trump sharply criticized President Vladimir Putin, urging him to focus on ending the ongoing war in Ukraine instead of “testing dangerous weapons.” Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One during his Asia tour, Trump said Russia’s latest missile test was […]
‘Image of Country at Stake’: Supreme Court Raps States, UTs Over Stray Dog Menace, Summons Chief Secretaries on November 3
The Supreme Court of India on Monday came down heavily on several states and Union Territories for failing to comply with its previous directives on tackling the growing stray dog menace across the country. The court has ordered Chief Secretaries of all states and UTs barring Delhi, West Bengal, and Telangana — to appear in […]