Rescue teams in Nepal are racing against time after a sudden flash flood struck the Himalayan region, killing people and leaving hundreds missing. The disaster has devastated parts of Rasuwa district and created a major emergency involving local residents, security personnel and foreign tourists. The first reports indicated that at least several people had died, […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged India’s private space sector to make the country a global destination for space professionals, companies and investment. During a recent interaction with founders and CEOs of 20 space startups, he said India has the potential to establish itself rapidly in the international space industry. Modi highlighted India’s cost competitiveness, […]
The recent protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar have prompted Delhi Police to rethink how its personnel interact with young demonstrators. Following widespread circulation of videos showing police-protester interactions, the force has reportedly issued guidelines aimed at improving the conduct of officers during future demonstrations. The new instructions reportedly emphasise calmness, silence and professional behaviour. Personnel […]
The Cockroach Janta Party has escalated its confrontation with the Rajasthan government after alleging that its volunteers were attacked during a school-inspection visit in Jaipur district. Following the incident, CJP demanded arrests within 48 hours and warned that it could launch a statewide agitation if action was not taken. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke said co-convenor […]
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s planned return to Britain has triggered speculation about whether the couple could eventually resume royal responsibilities. However, current reports make one point clear: their move does not mean they are returning as working royals. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expected to establish a private home in Britain later […]
Investigators are examining a possible air-conditioner-related cause after a devastating fire at a hotel in central Kolkata killed at least nine people, including a child, in the early hours of Wednesday. The blaze broke out around 2 a.m. at a building on Mirza Ghalib Street. Fire officials and emergency responders rushed to the location after […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to lose one of its prominent television faces after Shehzad Poonawalla once again submitted his resignation from the party. Poonawalla announced on August 17, 2026, that he had asked BJP national president Nitin Nabin to accept his resignation from all party positions and primary membership. He cited pressing financial […]
Jharkhand’s recruitment examination controversy has developed into a broader political confrontation, with student protesters announcing plans to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The students have also warned that they will gherao Soren’s residence on August 20 if their demands remain unresolved. The immediate issue is the functioning of […]
The Congress party has come under criticism after a viral video from its Independence Day celebration appeared to show Sonia Gandhi gesturing during the rendition of “Vande Mataram.” BJP leaders interpreted the footage as evidence that Congress leaders wanted to interrupt the song. Congress has rejected the allegation and defended Sonia Gandhi, saying her gesture […]
A bomb threat received by the Delhi High Court on August 14 has once again placed institutional security under the spotlight as Delhi prepares for Independence Day. The threatening communication was received by email at around 11:43 am, according to reports. The message reportedly mentioned the Red Fort and referred to possible attackers wearing khaki […]
