WhatsApp has acknowledged reports of multiple user accounts being placed under review across several countries, including India, after a large number of users experienced unexpected access restrictions. The issue sparked widespread concern as affected individuals found themselves temporarily unable to use the messaging platform without any clear explanation. Many users took to social media to...
A fresh political controversy has erupted after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lodged a police complaint against senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari over remarks allegedly made during a public interaction concerning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the revered Hindu figure Sita. The complaint has intensified the ongoing political confrontation between the...
A Delhi court has acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Brij Bhushan Singh in the widely debated sexual harassment case filed by several women wrestlers. The verdict has reignited political debate across the country, with opposition parties launching strong criticism against the BJP while the ruling party...
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated his government’s strong commitment to strengthening ties with India, describing the relationship between the two countries as one of strategic importance and mutual trust. Emphasising the growing partnership across multiple sectors, Netanyahu said Israel is making significant investments in its relationship with India and expressed confidence that bilateral...
India continues to grapple with one of the most severe phases of the southwest monsoon this season, as relentless rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and flash floods across several states. The worsening weather conditions have claimed more than 100 lives in Kerala and Assam alone, while many others remain injured, displaced, or missing as rescue...
The US dollar witnessed a sharp decline against the Japanese yen on Monday after officials from both the United States and Japan confirmed their involvement in currency market interventions. The development triggered renewed attention among global investors over the stability of exchange rates and the possibility of further government actions to manage currency movements. The...
Opposition parties are set to stage a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament on Monday, demanding a statement from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police action taken during a demonstration held in the national capital on July 20. The Opposition has alleged that the handling of the protest by security forces...
Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has renewed his criticism of the government’s E20 petrol initiative, stating that ministers have been unable to convince citizens about the safety and effectiveness of ethanol-blended fuel. His comments have reignited the political debate over India’s move towards petrol containing 20 per cent ethanol. Ramesh questioned the government’s repeated defence...
Foreign visits undertaken by Punjab ministers have come under renewed scrutiny, with questions being raised in political and administrative circles over adherence to official procedures and mandatory approvals required for overseas travel. The issue gained attention after Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains became the subject of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed before the...
A tragic road accident in Kerala’s Palakkad district resulted in the death of a woman and left several passengers injured after a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus lost control and skidded off the Nelliyampathy ghat road. The incident occurred in the hilly region known for its steep curves and challenging driving conditions. According...