On Tuesday, the Police CID (Security) Intelligence apprehended a suspected Pakistani spy in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The individual, identified as Mahendra Prasad (32), served as the manager of the DRDO Guest House located at the Chandan Field Firing Range. He is accused of maintaining regular communication with a handler from Pakistani intelligence and leaking sensitive information...
Amid a growing wave of layoffs in the US tech sector, a viral post on professional networking platform TeamBlind has reignited a contentious debate over the role of H-1B visa holders in the American job market. The US tech industry has already witnessed more than 130,000 layoffs in 2025 alone, with major firms like Amazon,...
The Supreme Court has annulled the election of the Sarpanch for Gram Panchayat Buana Lakhu in Haryana’s Panipat district after a recount supervised by the court revealed that the appellant received the most votes. A panel consisting of Justices Surya Kant, Dipankar Datta, and N K Singh instructed the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Election Officer of Panipat to...
In anticipation of Independence Day, the Army successfully prevented an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of north Kashmir on Tuesday, resulting in a fierce gunfight that claimed the life of one soldier in action. Following this encounter, the Army initiated a counter-infiltration operation and a suspected Border Action...
In preparation for India’s Independence Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) has launched a comprehensive security initiative, codenamed “Operation Alert”, across sensitive border regions in Meghalaya and Rajasthan. The move aims to enhance vigilance and thwart any potential threats or illegal activities during the national celebration. In Meghalaya, Operation Alert is underway from August 10...
The forthcoming Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who are prominent figures of Operation Sindoor, alongside Commander Prerna Deosthalee. These officers, who conducted media briefings during the significant operation, are scheduled to appear in the episode airing...
Sambalpur: The Northern Range Police in Odisha has launched a drive aimed at preventing suicide and self-immolation across colleges in five districts. This initiative emphasizes mental health awareness, resilience-building, and outreach for helplines, with active involvement from police officials, educators, and community members. According to the announcement, the five districts involved are Sambalpur, Bargarh, Bolangir,...
Despite a dip in the total number of income tax return filers, Gujarat has recorded a sharp 50% rise in high-income taxpayers—those earning over ₹25 lakh annually—over the past three financial years. In FY 2024-25, 20.16 lakh taxpayers from Gujarat filed their income tax returns. Of them, 1.49 lakh individuals reported annual incomes exceeding ₹12...
In a major cultural win, the Maharashtra Government has successfully retrieved the historic Firangi sword of Maratha commander Raghuji Bhosale, founder of the Nagpur Bhosale dynasty, after securing it through a competitive auction held in London. Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar officially took custody of the artefact on Monday and announced that it would arrive...
On the seventeenth day of the Monsoon Session, the Opposition’s INDIA bloc staged a high-decibel protest in Parliament over the contentious Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue. Senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge joined MPs from various parties wearing white T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan ‘124 Not Out’, symbolizing the Opposition’s united strength and...