I Have Been Dead for 47 Years”: Viral Protest Video Becomes Symbol of Iran’s Deepening Public Defiance
A powerful video of an elderly Iranian woman openly defying the country’s ruling establishment during nighttime protests has gone viral, crystallising the scale of public anger building across Iran amid worsening economic hardship, political repression, and prolonged isolation. In the widely shared footage, filmed during overnight demonstrations in Tehran, the woman is seen walking through […]
Delhi Records Third-Coldest Morning of Winter as Minimum Temperature Falls to 5.8°C
The national capital experienced one of its coldest mornings of the ongoing winter season on Thursday, January 8, as temperatures dipped sharply across the city. The minimum temperature at Delhi’s primary weather station in Safdarjung fell to 5.8 degrees Celsius, making it the third-coldest morning recorded so far this winter, according to data released by […]
500% Tariffs Could Hit India and China as Trump-Backed Russia Sanctions Bill Advances: Explained
A sweeping new US sanctions proposal targeting countries that continue importing Russian petroleum and uranium products is set to reshape global trade dynamics if enacted, with India, China, and Brazil among the most exposed economies. The proposed legislation, backed by former US President Donald Trump, would authorise tariffs of up to 500% on imports from […]
Teen Detained in Pathankot, Contractor Held in Ambala Over Alleged Sharing of Defence Information
Security agencies in Punjab and Haryana have detained two individuals in separate cases within a span of 24 hours for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with Pakistan-linked handlers, officials said on Tuesday. One of the cases involves a juvenile from Pathankot, while the second pertains to a contractor working at an Indian Air Force facility […]
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 […]
Supreme Court Verdict on Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Bail Pleas Awaited Amid Prolonged UAPA Detention
The Supreme Court of India is expected to pronounce its verdict on Monday, January 5, on bail pleas filed by student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, along with five other accused, in the alleged “larger conspiracy” case linked to the 2020 Delhi riots. The ruling is being closely watched as it may significantly shape […]
Viral Claims About Damage to Venezuela’s Fuerte Tiuna: What Satellite Images Do — and Do Not — Show
In recent days, viral claims on social media have suggested that satellite images show extensive damage to Fuerte Tiuna, allegedly following a U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. However, a review of publicly available information, satellite data, and official statements indicates that these claims are not supported by […]
Protests and Candlelight Vigils Continue Across Tripura Over Anjel Chakma’s Death
Public anger and grief continue to mount across Tripura following the death of 24-year-old student Anjel Chakma, who succumbed to injuries after being brutally assaulted in Dehradun earlier this month. Candlelight vigils, protest marches and student-led rallies have been organised in several parts of the State, with demonstrators demanding swift justice, accountability, and stronger action […]
Dense Fog Disrupts Flights in Delhi, Over 100 Services Affected as Government Issues Advisory
Dense fog and low visibility conditions disrupted flight operations across Delhi and parts of northern India on Tuesday, forcing the cancellation, diversion, and delay of over 250 flights. The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) issued a passenger advisory and directed airlines to strictly follow facilitation norms to minimise inconvenience. According to officials, visibility dropped sharply […]
U.S. Proposes 15-Year Security Guarantee for Ukraine Under Peace Framework: Zelenskyy
The United States has offered Ukraine security guarantees lasting 15 years as part of a proposed peace framework aimed at ending the war with Russia, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday. While welcoming the proposal, Zelenskyy said a longer commitment up to 50 years would be more effective in deterring future Russian aggression. Zelenskyy […]