A devastating cloudburst struck Chosoti village in the Paddar sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Thursday, sparking fears of multiple casualties. While unofficial reports suggest that at least 10 people may have lost their lives, authorities have not yet confirmed any fatalities. The sudden natural disaster has caused widespread panic and damage in...
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to clarify its position on several petitions demanding a time-bound plan to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The matter was heard by a bench comprising Chief Justice of India B.R. Gavai and Justice K. Vinod Chandran, where petitioners argued that the prolonged delay in reinstating statehood...
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a high-stakes three-way meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following his upcoming summit with Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. The proposed talks aim to address the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, now in its third year, and could mark a significant diplomatic move if realized. According...
In a significant development in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, the Supreme Court of India on Wednesday cancelled the bail granted to Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is accused of kidnapping and murdering a fan. The victim, Renukaswamy, a 33-year-old man, was allegedly abducted, brutally assaulted, and murdered by Darshan and his associates in...
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has shed light on the deeper geopolitical motivations behind US President Donald Trump’s recent punitive tariffs on India. According to Swarup, Trump is displeased with New Delhi for not acknowledging his alleged role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan following May’s Operation Sindoor. This perceived snub, alongside India’s participation in...
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her businessman husband Raj Kundra have strongly denied allegations of a ₹60 crore fraud, stating that the case is “baseless and malicious,” and intended solely to tarnish their reputation. The couple’s denial comes in response to a complaint filed by businessman Deepak Kothari, who accused them of cheating and financial...
In a joyous development that bridges the worlds of sports and business, Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, is now engaged to Saaniya Chandok, the granddaughter of well-known hotelier Ravi Ghai. The engagement was confirmed by family sources and is being widely celebrated among close circles of both families. Arjun, who has been...
ICICI Bank has announced a significant revision in its minimum balance requirement policy following public criticism. In an official release on Wednesday, the private sector lender stated that it has withdrawn the earlier mandate of maintaining a minimum balance of ₹50,000 for new savings accounts opened by metro and urban customers. The revised minimum balance...
In a shocking revelation made during a session of the Karnataka Legislative Council, Janata Dal (Secular) MLC SL Bhojegowda confessed to orchestrating the killing of 2,800 stray dogs, claiming it was necessary to protect children from dog attacks. Speaking in the Council, Bhojegowda said the dogs were fed poisoned meat and buried under coconut trees...
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has claimed there is a credible threat to his life in connection with the ongoing criminal defamation case related to his remarks against Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The claim was made through a pursis submitted to a special MP/MLA court in Pune by Gandhi’s...