A major compensation fraud worth ₹17.24 crore has come to light in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district, where investigators have uncovered an alleged criminal network that manipulated official records to falsely classify deaths as snakebite fatalities in order to claim government compensation. The investigation has led to the arrest of multiple individuals from different professions, including doctors,...
In a significant development within the Union government, senior Cabinet Minister Pralhad Joshi has been entrusted with the additional responsibility of the Ministry of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. The move was formalised after the President accepted Pradhan’s resignation on the advice of the Prime Minister, ensuring that the ministry continues to function...
Television actor Narayani Shastri has made a series of serious allegations regarding the alleged prevalence of illegal drug use within sections of the Indian television industry. Speaking during a recent interview, the actor claimed that the culture surrounding entertainment industry parties has changed significantly over the years, with some gatherings allegedly involving organised drug consumption....
In a move that has sent ripples through India’s political establishment, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, citing a desire to prevent the ongoing unrest over examination irregularities from being hijacked by what he described as “anti-national forces.” The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader confirmed that he had formally submitted his...
The exceptionally heavy rainfall was linked to the combined influence of several weather systems that brought a continuous supply of moisture into southern Gujarat. According to meteorological assessments, the monsoon trough, a large-scale cyclonic circulation and a western disturbance interacted to create conditions favourable for intense rainfall over the region. The rainfall event in Umergam...
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district after his infant daughter was allegedly found dead inside an underground water sump at the family’s home, police said on Thursday. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding the baby’s death and are also probing whether alleged gender bias played a role in the incident. The...
A 24-year-old man in Tamil Nadu died on Wednesday, July 23, several days after he was detained by police in Thoothukudi district, prompting his family to allege that he had been subjected to physical assault while in custody. Police, however, have denied the allegations and said the man collapsed inside the lock-up before being released...
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day indefinite hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the central government that peaceful protesters would not face punitive or retaliatory legal action in connection with the July 20 demonstration in Delhi. Wangchuk shared details of the government’s assurance in a video message, saying the commitment played a key...
Assam’s flood crisis has intensified, with the death toll rising to 47 and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warning that around 70 to 80 people may still be missing. The situation remains particularly serious in parts of Upper Assam, where widespread flooding, swollen rivers and relentless rescue operations have disrupted normal life and affected hundreds...
The United States has imposed an additional 10% tariff on imports from India as part of a wider trade action targeting economies that Washington says have failed to adequately prohibit or enforce restrictions on goods produced using forced labour. The decision introduces another challenge for Indian exporters and adds fresh uncertainty to the ongoing negotiations...