Politics

The Supreme Court is set to take up a significant petition on August 24, which calls for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities surrounding the Jharkhand Civil Services (JPSC) examination. This development comes amid widespread concerns regarding the fairness and ... Read full article.

A multi-storeyed building in Gachibowli tragically collapsed last Saturday, August 22, 2026, leading to the heartbreaking deaths of two individuals and damaging an adjacent property. What makes this incident particularly alarming is that authorities had issued a show-cause notice and speaking ... Read full article.

Constance Marten, the aristocrat convicted alongside her partner Mark Gordon for the death of their baby daughter, Victoria, has been granted a significant opportunity: permission to appeal her 14-year jail sentence. This development marks a new chapter in a case that has captured national ... Read full article.

Tragic news has emerged from Baramati, Maharashtra, where the 12-year-old daughter of MLA Rohit Pawar's personal assistant was found dead. The distressing discovery on August 23 has sparked a comprehensive police investigation, with authorities meticulously examining all aspects of the case to ... Read full article.

Rumours swirled and headlines buzzed about a “missing” IAS officer in Karnataka, but state minister Priyank Kharge has stepped forward to set the record straight. Senior IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar, far from being a fugitive from the Income Tax Department or the Enforcement Directorate (ED), is ... Read full article.

The iconic Lutyens' Delhi bungalows, homes to Union Ministers, are getting pricier to maintain. An RTI query has revealed that the annual expenditure on their renovation, furnishing, and repair soared to a record ₹92.35 crore in 2025-26. This figure is more than triple the ₹27.47 crore spent in ... Read full article.

Seven lives were tragically lost on Saturday morning in a horrific head-on collision on the A66 in Teesside, leaving the local community in shock and mourning. Among the deceased are two dedicated police officers, PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, who were in a marked armed response ... Read full article.

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Tamil Nadu's principal opposition party, has announced a significant organizational overhaul following its recent electoral setback in the April 2026 assembly election. The move, aimed at professionalizing party operations and fostering generational succession, ... Read full article.

In a significant move to bolster public safety and protect victims, serious sexual and violent offenders will face strict "restriction zones" upon their release from prison starting this October. This new initiative, announced by Justice Secretary Alex Norris, aims to confine offenders to areas ... Read full article.

From my home in Swabi, Pakistan, a land intimately familiar with the harsh realities of climate change, I've watched with growing concern as once-green landscapes across England, like London's historic Greenwich Park, turn into dusty, yellowed expanses. This stark contrast highlights a truth ... Read full article.

A cyber-attack attributed to hackers linked with Iran temporarily shut down a British power plant last month, marking what appears to be an escalation in cyber warfare targeting critical UK infrastructure. The incident, first reported by the Sunday Telegraph, saw a small-scale energy generator ... Read full article.

Three police officers in North-West Delhi's Mukundpur area were brutally attacked on Friday afternoon, sustaining injuries after a group, including the owner of an impounded motorcycle, allegedly threw chilli powder in their eyes and assaulted them with bricks and sticks. The shocking incident ... Read full article.

The ongoing debate around reservation policies in India is escalating, with an online outfit-turned-pressure group, the 'Cockroach Janta Party', warning of renewed protests akin to previous agitations at Jantar Mantar. The group has accused the central government of 'vishwasghat' (betrayal of ... Read full article.

Delhi is abuzz with unusual posters recently spotted near the Congress' Indira Bhawan headquarters and in parts of central Delhi. These eye-catching posters playfully compare Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to none other than the iconic caped crusader, Batman. The posters feature Rahul Gandhi's ... Read full article.

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has made it unequivocally clear that there will be no political deals with Reform UK following the next general election. Furthermore, she stated that politicians who have defected from the Tories to Nigel Farage’s party will not be welcomed back into the ... Read full article.

FAGERSTA, Sweden, A wave of shock and grief has swept through the central Swedish town of Fagersta following a brutal sword attack at a local high school that left a 17-year-old girl dead and three others injured. The tragic incident unfolded on Friday afternoon at Brinell high school, sending ... Read full article.

Tributes have poured in for two "brave" police officers who tragically died in a horrific crash on the A66 that also claimed the lives of five other individuals on Saturday morning. Pc Matthew Blades, 37, and Pc Tom Clough, 38, were killed when a Volkswagen Passat, travelling the wrong way down the ... Read full article.

The diplomatic dance between the United States and Canada has taken a sharp turn for the worse, with trade talks collapsing and both nations preparing for an economic showdown. US President Trump’s top trade representative, Jamieson Greer, has detailed the offer that Canada ultimately rejected, ... Read full article.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has recently addressed crucial geopolitical developments, notably downplaying the significance of the emerging defence pact between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia. While acknowledging its existence, Jaishankar questioned the pact's actual efficacy, ... Read full article.

This year's El Niño event is shaping up to be one of the most powerful in recorded history, with meteorologists and climate experts issuing stark warnings about its potentially devastating global impacts. Described by some as the \"strongest in a lifetime\" and \"biggest El Niño for a century,\" ... Read full article.

The relationship between India and the United States is poised to become a defining force on the global stage, with an anticipated trade deal set to strengthen economic ties. This optimistic outlook comes from Sergio Gor, a prominent figure, who emphasized the growing synergy between the two ... Read full article.

The Pacific Ocean is sounding a clear alarm bell. Ocean temperatures are experiencing a sharp increase, with forecasts indicating the emergence of an exceptionally powerful El Niño event. The repercussions of this phenomenon are expected to spread far beyond the tropical Pacific, potentially ... Read full article.

The long-standing trade tensions between the United States and Canada have officially escalated into a full-blown trade war, with Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs against American goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered the news on Saturday, August 22, 2026, revealing the move ... Read full article.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has seen another escalation as Syria vehemently condemned recent Israeli strikes near its capital, Damascus. Officials reported that an attack in the village of Beit Jinn, southwest of Damascus, hit a civilian vehicle and left several people injured. This ... Read full article.

A federal judge in New York has delivered a significant blow to a Trump-era immigration policy, striking down a ban that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries. The ruling, issued from the Southern District of New York, found that former Secretary of State Marco Rubio had exceeded his ... Read full article.

Global authorities have intensified their hunt for Shariq Sata, the alleged mastermind behind the violent clashes that rocked Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on November 24, 2024. Interpol has officially issued a Red Corner Notice against the fugitive gangster, signaling a major development in the pursuit ... Read full article.

A tragic incident unfolded in outer Delhi’s Nihal Vihar, where a 31-year-old software engineer, Vinay Gupta, allegedly died after being severely assaulted by his wife’s family members. The incident on Friday stemmed from a matrimonial dispute between Gupta and his wife at their ... Read full article.

The Bar Council of India (BCI) Chairman, Manan Kumar Mishra, is currently embroiled in a significant controversy, facing fervent calls for his resignation and a direct challenge to his authority in the Supreme Court. The situation escalated dramatically when BCI Co-Chairman and senior advocate YR ... Read full article.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken a serious step, issuing a notice to the Punjab government and its police chief, directing them to investigate a grave allegation against Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's wife. A complaint claims she demanded ₹5 crore to suppress a rape case. This ... Read full article.

India's External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, is set to embark on a significant two-day visit to Russia from August 23 to 24, 2026. This high-level visit aims to strengthen the enduring ties between the two nations, focusing on various facets of their bilateral relationship. The Ministry of ... Read full article.

Over 50 individuals were detained at Jantar Mantar in Delhi as protesters from the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" movement gathered despite authorities explicitly denying permission for the demonstration at the iconic site. The protest, which saw a significant turnout, led to a standoff with security ... Read full article.

A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan, a key accused in the devastating 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel. The court, presided over by Special Judge Prem Sagar, cited substantial material on record, ... Read full article.

Former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) general secretary and senior Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader, Champat Rai, has ignited a significant controversy with an article released on August 18. In his nine-page Hindi piece, shared within VHP media circles, Rai accused Nripendra ... Read full article.

Veteran actress Poonam Dhillon, president of the Cine and TV Artistes Association (CINTAA), has been admitted to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital after being diagnosed with dengue. The beloved star has been battling the illness for about a week but is now reportedly recovering well and is expected to be ... Read full article.

The entertainment world is reeling from the sudden passing of beloved actress Hayden Panettiere, who died on August 16 at the age of 36 in Greenville, South Carolina. Her untimely death has ignited a poignant conversation about the pressures faced by child actors, with fellow former child star Anna ... Read full article.

Tragic news from the occupied West Bank as a 17-year-old Palestinian, Karim Sanad Raja Shalaldeh, was killed by Israeli settlers on Friday following a rock-throwing incident in Sa’ir, north of Hebron. Another man was also reported wounded in the clash, according to the Palestinian Health ... Read full article.

A high-profile police investigation into whether former foreign secretary Lord Peter Mandelson shared confidential information with convicted paedophile billionaire Jeffrey Epstein is reportedly teetering on the brink of collapse. The probe, which led to Mandelson’s arrest earlier this year, is ... Read full article.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stirred controversy with a peculiar response when confronted by a journalist about accusations of 'betraying' football. The head of the global football governing body, questioned about an abandoned World Cup sell-off scheme and calls for his resignation, retorted ... Read full article.

Middlesbrough, Teesside, A horrific collision on the A66 early Saturday morning has tragically claimed multiple lives following a police pursuit. The incident involved a Cleveland Police vehicle and a Volkswagen Passat, occurring around 3:39 AM BST in South Bank, near Middlesbrough.Cleveland Police ... Read full article.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has vehemently vowed retaliation after a horrific "double-tap" drone strike orchestrated by Russia targeted his hometown of Kryvyi Rih. The attack, which struck a bustling shopping mall, tragically claimed the lives of 16 individuals, with search and rescue ... Read full article.

A diplomatic firestorm has erupted between Turkey and Israel, reaching a new peak as Turkey officially requested an Interpol 'red notice' for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This move stems from the deadly 2010 Mavi Marmara incident, part of the Gaza flotilla, where ... Read full article.

In a significant, albeit temporary, ruling, the US Supreme Court has given President Donald Trump the green light to continue construction on his ambitious and controversial White House ballroom and "military complex" project. Chief Justice John Roberts issued a one-page decision on Friday, ... Read full article.

A surprising turn of events at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, India's presidential palace, created a significant buzz today when it initially hinted at an upcoming visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, only to retract the information shortly thereafter. The initial notification, which was ... Read full article.

The intense trial of Lindsay Clancy, the former nurse accused of murdering her three young children, has reached a pivotal moment with the defense resting its case on Friday. For five weeks, the court has grappled with the tragic events of January 2023, drawing significant public attention and ... Read full article.

The world is on the cusp of an “unprecedented” El Niño event, a natural phenomenon in the Pacific that significantly influences global weather patterns. Experts are sounding the alarm, stating this year’s El Niño is set to bring more storms and rain to the UK, while impacting harvests and ... Read full article.

A Texas appeals court has significantly reduced the amount Infowars founder Alex Jones must pay to the parents of a Sandy Hook victim, slashing a $50 million judgment to just $1.5 million. The decision, delivered by the Texas Third Court of Appeals, cited a statutory cap on damages in the ... Read full article.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently asserted that India enjoys significant political stability, which is positioning the nation as a "bright spot of growth" in the eyes of the world. This declaration underscores the government's confidence in its economic policies and governance model.During his ... Read full article.

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on Friday, August 21, 2026, under the banner of the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" (RHA), demanding a significant overhaul of India's long-standing reservation policy. Despite clear warnings from the Delhi Police that no permission had been ... Read full article.

The tragic death of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab continues to draw international condemnation and calls for accountability, as her mother now demands an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her killing in Gaza. This urgent plea comes after the Israeli military ... Read full article.

In a significant political development, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has been denied permission by the Centre to proceed with the United States leg of his 'TelanganaRising' delegation tour. The decision, communicated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), cited a "political angle" ... Read full article.