In a significant development in an ongoing financial investigation, Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in connection with a money laundering case being examined under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The questioning marks another important step in a high-profile probe that...
In a significant judgment underscoring the judiciary’s commitment to addressing crimes against women, a court in Mizoram has sentenced two former Border Security Force (BSF) personnel to 42 years of rigorous imprisonment for their involvement in a horrific gang rape and acid attack case. The verdict brings a measure of justice to a survivor who...
A tragic suicide case in Jharkhand’s capital city of Ranchi has sparked widespread concern and prompted swift administrative action after allegations emerged that police harassment drove a local man to take his own life. Authorities have suspended three police personnel and launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death, which has reignited discussions about...
A tragic road accident in Odisha’s capital city of Bhubaneswar claimed the lives of three people and left three others injured after a speeding car veered off the road and rammed into a roadside stall. The devastating incident has once again highlighted concerns over reckless driving and road safety in urban areas. According to police...
A tragic incident of mob violence in West Bengal has resulted in the death of a migrant worker from Kerala, sparking concerns over public vigilantism and the safety of migrant laborers working far from their home states. Authorities have arrested seven individuals, including two minors, in connection with the fatal assault that occurred in a...
A NEET aspirant was found dead in Rajasthan’s Sikar district, authorities confirmed, in an incident that has once again brought attention to the growing concerns surrounding academic stress and student mental health in India’s major coaching centers. The case marks the second such incident involving a NEET candidate in the district within a month, prompting...
In a major action against alleged financial fraud and cyber-enabled investment scams, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen assets worth ₹18.4 crore spread across 129 bank accounts as part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected online investment fraud network. The operation marks a significant escalation in efforts by authorities to trace illicit financial flows...
In a significant move aimed at strengthening drug regulation and preventing misuse of medicines, the Indian government has decided to make prescriptions mandatory for the purchase of codeine-based cough syrups. The decision effectively ends the sale of such medicines through over-the-counter (OTC) channels and eliminates the practice of purchasing them online using only one-time password...
A controversy has erupted following allegations made by social activist Abhijeet Dipke, who has claimed that individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) were responsible for an attack on him during a protest gathering in Jaipur. The incident has sparked political debate and renewed discussions about the safety of activists and the handling of...
A fresh debate over religion, identity, and constitutional interpretation has emerged after Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat responded to an open letter written by Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge. Addressing the issue, Bhagwat asserted that Hindu Dharma is not an entity that can be formally registered, regulated, or confined within a legal framework, emphasizing...