The Delhi High Court has granted relief to former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six women wrestlers, marking a significant development in a long-running legal dispute that had triggered nationwide debate over athlete safety and accountability in Indian sports. The court’s decision came after...
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has stated that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay agreed to postpone his scheduled visit to Bengaluru following his request, citing the ongoing sensitivity surrounding the Cauvery water-sharing dispute between the two southern states. The development comes at a time when the long-standing interstate river dispute continues to remain politically...
Despite persistent disruptions in both Houses of Parliament during the ongoing Monsoon Session, the Central Government is preparing to move forward with an important legislative agenda by introducing four significant Bills. The proposed measures cover a range of governance and judicial reforms, including amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), changes concerning Supreme Court...
A public dispute over transparency has intensified after Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) responded sharply to allegations raised by an RTI activist regarding the educational background of its Chief Executive Officer, Abhijeet Dipke. The organization rejected the claims, describing them as politically motivated, and argued that similar levels of public scrutiny should also be...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) successfully retained the prestigious Bankipur Assembly constituency in Bihar, reinforcing its dominance in one of the state’s politically significant urban seats. The bypoll, widely viewed as an important political test for both the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party, concluded with the BJP...
The Lok Sabha on Friday passed the Birth and Death Registration Bill after a lengthy and often heated debate that was repeatedly interrupted by protests from opposition members. The legislation, aimed at strengthening India’s civil registration system and modernizing the management of birth and death records, was approved despite strong objections from several opposition parties,...
The Kerala government has intensified its disaster preparedness measures as the state braces for continued heavy rainfall and the possibility of weather-related emergencies. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has assured residents that all departments and district administrations have been instructed to remain on high alert to ensure swift action in the event of floods, landslides, or...
A 15-year-old girl has publicly apologised after an FIR was registered against her for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The incident has drawn widespread attention on social media and sparked debate over freedom of expression, legal accountability, and the involvement of...
Farmers and several Kannada organisations staged protests near the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir on Friday, opposing the Cauvery Water Management Authority’s (CWMA) directive to release water to Tamil Nadu. The demonstrations were held amid growing concerns among farmers over water availability for agricultural activities in the region. The protesters gathered near the KRS dam, raising...
A Pune court has directed Google and YouTube to provide original digital records connected to a video that has become an important part of the defamation case filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his remarks concerning Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. The court’s direction came during proceedings in the case filed by Satyaki Savarkar, the grandnephew...