A massive political rally organized by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur turned into a tragedy on Friday evening after a sudden crowd surge triggered a stampede-like situation. According to official figures, at least 10 people lost their lives, while more than 30 others were rushed to hospitals with injuries. How the...
In a landmark judgment, the Allahabad High Court has convicted Awadhesh Kumar and Mata Prasad for the 1982 murder of Kusuma Devi, overturning a 1984 trial court acquittal. The court sentenced both men to life imprisonment and directed them to surrender within two weeks. Background of the Case The incident occurred on August 6, 1982,...
In a case that has attracted nationwide attention, a Delhi court has granted bail to Gaganpreet Makkad, accused in the BMW crash that claimed the life of a senior Finance Ministry officer earlier this month. The tragic incident took place near Dhaula Kuan when a BMW allegedly driven by Makkad rammed into a motorcycle carrying...
In a rare and candid admission, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that the country functions under a hybrid political system where power is shared between the civilian government and the military establishment. His remarks have once again brought the spotlight on the powerful role of the army in Pakistan’s governance structure. Admission of...
The Ganga, India’s most sacred and vital river, is facing its worst drought in more than 1,300 years, according to a new scientific study. Experts have warned that the river is drying faster than ever before, raising serious concerns for millions who depend on it. Study Findings Researchers from IIT Gandhinagar and the University of...
On the heels of violent protests in Ladakh that left four people dead on September 24, the Union Territory’s Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. S.D. Singh Jamwal, has publicly defended the arrest of a climate activist, alleging that the individual had been in contact with a Pakistani intelligence officer and may have attempted to...