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...
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...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s scheduled visit to Puducherry on July 25 has been cancelled, according to reports, putting a temporary pause on a high-profile programme that had been expected to draw significant political and administrative attention in the Union Territory. The cancellation comes shortly after preparations had reportedly begun for the Home Minister’s proposed...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hit back at Union Minister J.P. Nadda over remarks concerning the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (JKSSB) recruitment examination paper leak, correcting the timeline of the controversy and questioning the status of the investigation ordered into the matter. Abdullah said the paper leak controversy cited by...
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray have announced a joint public march in Mumbai on July 26, marking a significant moment of political unity between the two Thackeray cousins. The leaders have also extended invitations to Congress leaders and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) chief Sharad Pawar...
Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed reports circulating on social media that a female protester injured during a demonstration at Jantar Mantar had died, clarifying that the woman is alive and her health condition has improved. The police appealed to the public to verify information through reliable and official channels before sharing or forwarding posts online....
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Thursday indicated that the Supreme Court could consider judicial intervention over the closure of several Delhi Metro stations if the authorities failed to resolve the difficulties being faced by lawyers, court employees and others trying to reach the Supreme Court complex. The issue was raised at the beginning...
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has said that the state police have been given complete freedom to take firm and immediate action against crimes targeting women, stressing that officers should not wait for political or administrative instructions before acting within the framework of the law. Speaking during a discussion on the budgetary demands of...
New Delhi: Commuters across the national capital faced disruptions on Thursday as authorities closed 16 Delhi Metro stations amid heightened security arrangements linked to the ongoing protest at Jantar Mantar. The stations were shut from 7:30 am and will remain closed until further instructions, according to the latest service update. The move comes as the...