Bareilly in Uttar Pradesh witnessed a surge of violence after a demonstration under the banner “I Love Muhammad” escalated into stone pelting and clashes with police. The unrest, which followed Friday prayers, forced law enforcement to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd and prevent further escalation. Background of the Campaign The “I...
A recent public statement from the NATO Secretary General sparked controversy after he claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi contacted President Vladimir Putin to seek clarification on Russia’s strategy in its conflict with Ukraine. In response, the Indian government swiftly and vehemently rejected the assertion, labeling it “entirely baseless” and distancing itself from any such...
In a striking public declaration, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has lauded U.S. President Donald Trump as a “man of peace,” asserting that Trump played an instrumental role in facilitating the ceasefire with India earlier this year. Sharif’s remarks mark a dramatic diplomatic posture, especially given India’s consistent rejection of any third-party intervention in the...
Srinagar: In a major breakthrough for security forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative connected to the deadly Pahalgam terror attack. The arrest took place in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district and is being seen as a critical step toward dismantling terror support networks in the Valley. The accused has been...
Leh, Ladakh: The ongoing demand for Ladakh’s statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent today as angry protesters clashed with police in Leh city. In the first major incident of violence in the statehood movement, hundreds of demonstrators pelted stones at officials, attacked the BJP office, and set a police vehicle on fire. Police responded with...
A major scandal has rocked Delhi as Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, a spiritual leader and former director of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management, faces grave allegations of sexual harassment, obscene messaging, and fraud. Over 15 women students, enrolled under EWS scholarships, accused the Swami of using abusive language, making unwanted physical advances, and sending...
Gandhinagar: In a significant move aimed at strengthening local governance, the Gujarat government has approved the creation of 17 new talukas, taking the total number in the state to 269. The decision was announced after a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, ahead of the local body elections scheduled for January-February 2026. State...
In a major development, the parents of former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar — Dilip and Manorama Khedkar — have reportedly fled India amid a road rage and kidnapping case. According to sources, a lookout notice had been issued against the duo after a shocking incident on September 13 on the Mulund-Airoli Road in Navi Mumbai. ...
Delhi: The 71st National Film Awards ceremony, held on September 23, 2025, in Delhi, saw a star-studded presence including Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji, Mohanlal, Vikrant Massey, and several other prominent Indian celebrities. The ceremony is being telecast live on Doordarshan National’s YouTube channel, giving fans their first glimpse of the awardees and attendees. Shah...
Mumbai: A viral social media post featuring a morphed image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a red saree led to a political confrontation in Dombivali on Tuesday. Senior Congress leader Prakash alias ‘Mama’ Pagare shared the edited clip on Facebook, which showed the Prime Minister draped in a saree set to a popular Marathi...