Two Terrorists Gunned Down in Failed Infiltration Bid Along LoC in J&K’s Kupwara
Two unidentified terrorists were killed as the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district, officials confirmed on Saturday. According to the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, the encounter unfolded in the Keran sector late on Friday night following specific intelligence inputs from multiple agencies about […]
12 States to Spend ₹1.68 Lakh Crore on Women’s Cash Schemes by 2025-26: PRS Report
In a powerful sign of expanding social welfare commitments, twelve Indian States are set to collectively spend ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025–26, according to a new report by PRS Legislative Research. This marks a dramatic rise from just two States implementing such schemes three years ago, signaling […]
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 […]
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 […]
Inside the Kurnool Bus Tragedy: 20 Lives Lost, One Night of Horror, and Many Unanswered Questions
A routine overnight journey from Hyderabad to Bengaluru turned into a nightmare of flames and chaos when a private sleeper bus caught fire near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh, claiming at least 20 lives, including that of a motorcyclist. What followed were scenes of panic, heroism, and heartbreak as survivors recounted how the inferno engulfed the […]
20 Dead in Kurnool Bus Fire Tragedy; CM Naidu Takes Stock of Situation from Dubai
A devastating fire engulfed a private bus in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool district in the early hours of Friday, killing at least 20 passengers and leaving several others injured. The Kaveri Travels bus, carrying 41 people, was on its way from Hyderabad to Bengaluru when tragedy struck near Chinna Tekur village. According to preliminary investigations, the […]
Delhi Chokes Two Days After Diwali: Smog Blankets Capital, AQI Stuck in ‘Very Poor’ Zone
Two days after Diwali celebrations, Delhi woke up under a thick shroud of smog on Wednesday, as air pollution levels once again surged to alarming levels. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) recorded an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 345, categorised as “very poor”, with some areas breaching 380, nearing the “severe” zone. Thick Smog […]
Diwali Fireworks Choke Delhi: 36 Out of 38 Monitoring Stations Hit ‘Red Zone’, 4 Record ‘Severe’ AQI Above 400
As the night sky over Delhi lit up with fireworks marking Diwali celebrations, a dense blanket of smog descended upon the capital, pushing the city’s air quality into the “red zone.” According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), 36 out of 38 monitoring stations across Delhi recorded air quality levels between “very […]