Supreme Court Orders CBI Probe into Karur Stampede, Forms 3-Member Panel to Supervise
The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Karur stampede case and formed a three-member supervisory committee led by retired Justice Ajay Rastogi to oversee the investigation. A Bench comprising Justices J.K. Maheshwari and N.V. Anjaria said the tragic incident had “left a deep imprint on the national […]
Durgapur Case: All Five Accused in Custody, Bengal Police Confirm; Political Row Erupts
The West Bengal Police have arrested two more persons in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a medical student in Durgapur, taking the total number of accused in custody to five. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Asansol–Durgapur) Abhisekh Gupta confirmed the development, stating, “Two more arrests have been made. With these, all five accused have […]
Rahul Gandhi Slams PM Modi Over Taliban Presser, Calls Out ‘Empty’ Nari Shakti Slogans
A political storm erupted on Saturday after women journalists were reportedly barred from attending a Taliban press conference in New Delhi. The incident drew sharp criticism from opposition leaders, led by Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, who accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government of failing to uphold women’s rights. Taking to social media, Rahul Gandhi wrote, […]
Trump to Visit Egypt and Israel After Gaza Ceasefire Deal; Focus on Peace, Reconstruction, and Hostage Release
In a major diplomatic development, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to visit Egypt and Israel following the newly brokered ceasefire agreement in Gaza, a deal that has brought a two-year-long conflict closer to resolution. Trump confirmed on Friday that he will travel to Cairo and Jerusalem to participate in events marking the formal […]
Massive Russian Strike Hits Ukraine: Kyiv Plunges into Darkness Amid Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine’s capital Kyiv was plunged into darkness on Friday following a large-scale Russian missile and drone strike that targeted the country’s power grid and energy facilities. The attack, described by Ukrainian officials as one of the heaviest in recent months, also caused fires and widespread damage across multiple regions. Kyiv Under Fire The Ukrainian Air […]
Philippines Hit by 7.5-Magnitude Earthquake, Tsunami Warning Lifted After Initial Alert
A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Friday, prompting widespread panic and tsunami warnings across coastal regions before authorities later declared the threat had passed. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) initially recorded the quake at a depth of 62 km (38 miles), while the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) revised the […]
Punjab Police File Multiple FIRs Over Hate Posts Against CJI B.R. Gavai After Supreme Court Shoe-Throwing Incident
The Punjab Police have registered multiple FIRs across several districts against individuals accused of posting casteist and objectionable remarks on social media targeting Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai. According to police, more than 100 social-media accounts have been flagged for spreading hate speech and promoting enmity after an advocate hurled a shoe at […]
Chennai: Bomb Threat to Actor-Politician Vijay Declared Hoax; Police Launch Probe
A bomb threat email sent to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay’s residence in Chennai on Thursday has been declared a hoax by police. The threat triggered immediate security checks by the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) and local authorities, but no explosives were found. The cybercrime wing has launched an investigation to trace […]
Pakistan: Explosion on Jaffar Express Derails Multiple Coaches, Militants Claim Responsibility
A powerful explosion derailed multiple coaches of the Jaffar Express in Sultan Kot, Pakistan, on Tuesday, leaving several passengers injured. Authorities confirmed that the blast was caused by a remote-controlled improvised explosive device (IED) planted along the railway track. The Balochistan Republican Guards (BRG) claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the target included Pakistani […]
Trump Urges Israel and Hamas to Seal Gaza Peace Deal, Rebukes Netanyahu for ‘Negativity’
US President Donald Trump has reportedly urged both Israel and Hamas to finalize a peace agreement to end the two-year-long Gaza conflict, expressing frustration with the slow pace of negotiations and what he called “negativity” from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. According to reports by Bloomberg and Axios, Trump phoned Netanyahu over the weekend to […]