A former student of the now-defunct Family Foundation School in New York has accused the institution of horrific abuse. He alleged that students were strip-searched, forced to dig their own graves, and made to eat their own vomit. The allegations were detailed in court documents filed by a survivor of the private boarding school, which...
Even in the age of digital banking and paperless transactions, India’s largest lender continues to spend heavily on traditional operations. State Bank of India (SBI) emerged as the country’s biggest spender on printing and stationery during FY25, shelling out a staggering ₹986 crore, highlighting how physical banking services still command enormous costs. The massive figure...
Authorities in Haryana’s Faridabad are investigating the death of a man whose family has alleged that his health deteriorated after consuming a Frooti mango drink. Officials have clarified that the exact cause of death will only be established after the post-mortem examination and related forensic findings are completed. The incident has generated widespread attention and...
A major tragedy unfolded in Maharashtra’s Parbhani district after the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple collapsed during a religious gathering, leaving seven people dead and nearly 30 others injured. The incident took place in Yashwadi village under Manwath taluka, where devotees had assembled in large numbers to participate in a spiritual programme. The sudden...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has appealed for patience amid allegations surrounding missing donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, asserting that the truth will become clear once the Special Investigation Team (SIT) completes its inquiry. Addressing the controversy, the chief minister said people should wait for 15 days and allow investigators to carry...
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has addressed the global attention surrounding a widely shared photograph taken during the recent G7 Summit, rejecting interpretations that suggested she was seeking favour from US President Donald Trump. The image, which showed Meloni standing beside Trump with one hand placed on her hip, quickly became one of the most...
A popular dialogue from the upcoming film Dhurandhar has found an unexpected place inside one of India’s premier educational institutions. Faculty members at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad) recently used a widely circulated movie scene to demonstrate the concept of cluster sampling, showcasing how contemporary pop culture can be integrated into classroom...
Authorities in Pune have arrested a self-styled godman along with seven of his associates following serious allegations of sexual exploitation, physical torture, and inhumane treatment at an ashram located in the city’s Kharadi area. The case has sparked widespread outrage after investigators uncovered disturbing claims made by victims who alleged prolonged abuse inside the premises....
The legal dispute between the Central government and messaging platform Telegram has intensified, with authorities informing the Delhi High Court that the company allegedly failed to act despite repeated warnings concerning data disclosure and content-related concerns linked to the NEET-UG examination. The case has brought renewed attention to the responsibilities of digital platforms operating in...
As discussions surrounding a possible peace agreement involving Iran gain international attention, Indian consumers are closely watching whether such a development could eventually lead to lower petrol and diesel prices at home. India, one of the world’s largest importers of crude oil, remains highly sensitive to changes in global energy markets. Any major geopolitical event...