US President Donald Trump has said that a proposed bipartisan Russia sanctions bill may not be necessary, even as lawmakers continue to push legislation that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing significant quantities of Russian oil and natural gas. The proposal has attracted global attention because it could affect major Russian energy importers, including India. The...
Bagalkot SUV Blast Under Probe as Police Examine Possible IED Link and Ammonium Nitrate Traces
A powerful explosion that ripped apart a parked SUV in Karnataka’s Bagalkot district has triggered a detailed police and forensic investigation, with authorities examining whether an improvised explosive device (IED) was responsible for the blast. The incident took place late Sunday night near a liquor shop in Hipparagi village, where the vehicle had been parked outside the premises. The force...
Japan Earthquake Triggers Deadly Second Disaster as Suspected Gas Blast Collapses Kumamoto Shopping Mall
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture, setting off a major emergency that was compounded by a suspected gas explosion at a shopping mall and leaving at least 13 people dead, several others missing and dozens injured. The earthquake hit the Kyushu region on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure and forcing residents to evacuate vulnerable...
Delhi Police Seeks Removal of Derogatory Social Media Posts Targeting Constitutional Authorities
The Delhi Police has approached social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, seeking the removal of content that it has described as derogatory and objectionable, allegedly targeting constitutional authorities. The move comes amid growing concerns over the circulation of offensive and potentially inflammatory material on social media platforms, where posts can reach large audiences within a short period. According...
Supreme Court Closes Coal Block Allocation Case Against Former PM Manmohan Singh
The Supreme Court has brought to an end the criminal proceedings involving former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a long-running coal block allocation case, accepting the closure report submitted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The decision effectively clears the former prime minister and other individuals who had been named in connection with the matter. The case was linked...
Kangana Ranaut Defends ‘Gutter Generation’ Remark, Says Her Criticism Was Aimed at Abusive Protest Language
Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has defended her controversial remarks about what she described as a “gutter generation”, saying her comments were directed at a section of young people whom she accused of using abusive and vulgar language during recent protests. The actor-turned-politician faced criticism after making strong comments about the behaviour and language used by some young protesters....
Pakistan Minister Calls India an ‘Enemy’ as PoK Protests Escalate Amid Amnesty International Concerns
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has described India as an “enemy” while commenting on the latest unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where protests have reportedly intensified amid allegations of excessive use of force by security personnel. The remarks came as demonstrations in the region drew renewed attention to the political and security situation in PoK. The unrest has also prompted...
Sanjay Raut Alleges Closure of 2,000 Maharashtra Government Schools, Accuses Shinde Government of Education Sector Failures
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that more than 2,000 government schools have been shut down in the state and accusing the administration of failing to protect the education system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Raut claimed that the closure of such a large number of...
IIT Bombay Student Found Dead in Hostel Room; Police Probe Circumstances Behind 20-Year-Old’s Death
A 20-year-old second-year student at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay was found dead inside his hostel room on the institute’s Powai campus, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. The student, who was originally from Rajasthan, was reportedly found unresponsive in his room on Tuesday night after his parents became concerned when he stopped answering their...
Rahul Gandhi’s Amit Shah Allegation Triggers Lok Sabha Clash as BJP Demands Evidence
A political confrontation erupted in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had ordered the use of force against students during protests linked to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). The claim, made during a parliamentary debate, immediately triggered a strong reaction from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which demanded...