The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) suffered a significant political setback after its only Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in Uttar Pradesh, Uma Shankar Singh, passed away at the age of 55 following a prolonged illness. His death marks the end of the party’s legislative presence in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly and comes at a...
In a significant move aimed at protecting consumer interests, government authorities have taken action against nine major digital platforms for allegedly engaging in unfair pricing practices and using misleading online design techniques commonly referred to as “dark patterns.” The action comes after investigations found that several platforms were adding extra charges or influencing customers into...
Education reform activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk has clarified that he does not see himself as the face or “mascot” of any protest movement, even as he expressed solidarity with students in Jharkhand who are demanding action on issues affecting their education and future. His remarks came amid growing public attention over his support for...
A horrifying case of alleged sexual assault and unlawful confinement in Maharashtra’s Nagpur has sent shockwaves across the country after investigators uncovered disturbing details of the crime. A 16-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly lured by a young man she had befriended through Instagram and online gaming before being held captive for more than 24...
A fresh political row has emerged after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed that his Instagram account had been restricted for users in India. The senior opposition leader alleged that the action was not accidental and accused Meta, the parent company of Instagram, of yielding to political pressure. The allegation has sparked...
A 30-year-old English teacher was brutally murdered inside a school campus in Faridabad’s Sikrona area after the accused allegedly tricked her into coming outside by using the name of her husband, who was commonly known as “Vicky”. The incident shocked the local community and raised concerns over the growing threat of stalking and violence against...
Indian javelin star Neeraj Chopra is all set to return to Diamond League action as he prepares to compete at the prestigious Lausanne Diamond League, also known as Athletissima, on August 21. The two-time Olympic medallist will face one of the strongest javelin fields of the season, featuring several Olympic and world champions from across...
A man died after allegedly setting himself on fire outside a police station in Khanna city of Punjab, triggering concern over the circumstances that led to the extreme step. The incident took place outside the police station premises, where the victim reportedly attempted self-immolation before being rushed for medical treatment. According to officials, the man...
The Siddhivinayak Temple Trust in Mumbai has initiated an audit following allegations of donation-related irregularities raised by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray. The move comes after concerns were expressed over the handling of temple donations and the significant rise in the amount collected by the shrine over the past two years. The Trust...
A massive fire that broke out at a factory in Noida turned into a tragic incident after two firefighters lost their lives while trying to control the raging flames. The firefighters were part of the emergency response team deployed to contain the blaze and rescue people trapped inside the industrial facility. The fire reportedly spread...