Kerala HC Grants Interim Protection to MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in Rape and Forced Abortion Case
The Kerala High Court on Saturday (December 6, 2025) granted interim protection from arrest to expelled Congress leader and Palakkad MLA Rahul Mamkootathil, who faces serious charges of rape and forced abortion. A Bench led by Justice K. Babu directed the police not to arrest Mamkootathil until December 15, when his anticipatory bail plea will […]
Adults Can Enter Live-In Relationships Even Before Marriageable Age, Rules Rajasthan High Court
In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has held that two consenting adults have the constitutional right to live together in a live-in relationship even if they have not yet reached the legal age for marriage. Justice Anoop Dhand delivered the judgment while hearing a protection plea filed by an 18-year-old woman and a […]
Karnataka leadership crisis: Siddaramaiah and D.K. Shivakumar project unity after breakfast meeting
Amid a growing debate over leadership transition in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar met for a crucial 40-minute breakfast meeting at the CM’s residence, Cauvery, in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 29. The meeting, convened at the direction of the Congress high command, aimed to calm speculation around an ongoing power […]
Karnataka CM Power Tussle Reaches Delhi: DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah to Meet Congress High Command
The ongoing leadership tussle in Karnataka has now moved to Delhi, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar confirming on Friday that he and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah are prepared to meet the Congress high command to resolve the ongoing internal dispute over the chief ministerial post. Shivakumar, addressing reporters, said he would travel to Delhi whenever […]
Skyroot Unveils Vikram-1: India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Ready for Launch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Skyroot Aerospace’s new Infinity campus in Hyderabad, where the startup showcased Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket. Designed to launch satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Vikram-1 marks a historic milestone in the country’s commercial space journey and the rise of India’s private space ecosystem. Designed […]
Tamil Nadu on High Alert as Bay Weather System Intensifies; Heavy Rain Likely Across State This Weekend
Tamil Nadu is preparing for a spell of intense rainfall as a well-marked low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal shows signs of further deepening. The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has maintained its forecast of heavy rain across south Tamil Nadu and the delta districts, with the wet conditions expected to extend […]
Delhi NGO Founder Alleges Assault by Cab Driver; Claims Police Helpline Failed During Emergency
A Delhi-based environmental activist has alleged that she was harassed and physically assaulted by her Uber driver during a cab ride on Sunday, and that repeated attempts to reach the police helpline went unanswered. Bharati Chaturvedi, founder of the environmental NGO Chintan, was travelling from Vasant Vihar to a doctor’s clinic in Sarvodaya Enclave when […]
Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe’ Slogans Erupt as Delhi Air Pollution Protest Turns Violent
Slogans praising slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma surfaced during a protest at Delhi’s India Gate on Sunday, as a public demonstration against the capital’s toxic air descended into violence. Protesters were heard shouting “Madvi Hidma Amar Rahe” (Long Live Madvi Hidma), and posters bearing his name and image were displayed minutes before clashes erupted. One […]
Delhi’s Toxic Air Turns ‘Life-Threatening’: Experts Declare Public Health Emergency
Delhi’s air has once again turned deadly. As smog thickens and air quality plunges to life-threatening levels, health experts and environmental agencies are sounding the alarm, calling the situation a “public health emergency.” Surveys show nearly 80% of Delhi-NCR households report at least one family member falling ill due to pollution over the past month […]
Tremors Felt in Kolkata and Northeast India After 5.5-Magnitude Bangladesh Earthquake
Mild tremors were felt across Kolkata and several parts of Northeast India on Friday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck near Dhaka, Bangladesh, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The quake’s epicentre was located in Narsingdi district, roughly 50 km from the Bangladeshi capital, at a shallow depth of 10 km. Despite the strong […]