Actor Vikrant Massey has spoken candidly about the intense online backlash he faced following the release of The Sabarmati Report, revealing that he was subjected to abuse and threats and that personal details, including his WhatsApp number and car registration number, were circulated. Massey discussed the experience while reflecting on the growing toxicity of social...
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati has strongly condemned the alleged “purification” of a stage in Haldwani after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a public gathering there, describing the episode as deeply disturbing and reflective of caste-based prejudice. Mayawati demanded immediate and strict legal action against those responsible, describing them as “casteist and feudal elements”....
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has provided a detailed account of the decision-making that preceded Operation Sindoor, recalling that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s immediate priority after the Pahalgam terror attack was to establish who was responsible. In his first major interview since the military operation, Doval described the sequence of events following the April 22,...
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has intensified its food safety enforcement campaign in the Pune division, suspending the licences or registrations of 16 food establishments after a series of inspections uncovered serious hygiene and food safety violations. The action, carried out during a special four-day inspection drive from August 11 to 14, covered...
West Bengal has decided to bring the state’s girl students under the Centre’s Beti Bachao Beti Padhao programme, marking a significant policy shift in the state’s approach to girls’ education, empowerment and welfare. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the decision while addressing an event in Kolkata organised to observe Kanya Ratna Divas, the newly designated...
India’s proposed rules for implementing the SHANTI nuclear energy framework seek to establish strict conditions for the use of foreign reactor technology, requiring overseas designs to meet regulatory approval requirements and demonstrate operational experience before they can be deployed in the country. The draft framework is part of the government’s wider effort to expand nuclear...
The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting an 11-year-old homeless boy, stressing that a child living on the streets cannot be expected to recall every detail of a traumatic incident with the precision that may ordinarily be expected from a person living in stable circumstances. The judgment reinforces...
Patriotism has been one of the most enduring themes in Hindi cinema. Across generations, Bollywood has used films, songs and memorable dialogues to reflect changing ideas of what it means to love, protect and take pride in the nation. But the language of patriotism on screen has changed significantly over the decades. The earliest examples...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday urged Indians to set bigger goals for the country as he renewed his call for building a developed India by 2047. Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on India’s 80th Independence Day, Modi said the country’s ambitions must match its growing capabilities and potential. The Prime Minister presented...
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has proposed a new academic course focused on substance abuse prevention and management for undergraduate and postgraduate students across disciplines, marking a broader push to address addiction awareness and promote healthier lifestyles among young people. The proposed course, titled “Substance Abuse: Prevention and Management,” is designed as a two-credit programme...