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Indian Film Trailer Reopens Wounds Over Pellet Gun Use in Kashmir, Drawing Government Defenses and Human Rights Outcry
NEW DELHI — A 90-second trailer for an unnamed Indian film has reignited one of Kashmir’s most painful and polarizing debates: the use of…
Ram Mandir Trust Scandal Puts BJP’s Hindu Nationalist Credibility on Trial
NEW DELHI — The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the body overseeing the construction of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, faces mounting allegations of financial…
Karnataka’s AI University Gambit: India’s First Government-Backed Tech Campus Aims to Redefine Education and Industry Ties
BENGALURU — In a move that could reshape India’s technology education landscape, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday the creation of the Karnataka…
India’s Midday Meal Program Stripped of Eggs as Political and Cultural Battles Overtake Child Nutrition
NEW DELHI — More than 110 million schoolchildren across India are losing access to eggs in their midday meals, a critical source of protein,…
Supreme Court Demands Action Plan to Curb Minors’ Access to Online Pornography, Citing Public Safety Crisis
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has declared the unchecked exposure of minors to online pornography an "issue of paramount public importance,"…
Delhi Court Convicts Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 Riots Murder Case: Forensic Evidence and Political Fallout Shape Landmark Verdict
NEW DELHI — In a landmark ruling that has reignited debates over justice, accountability, and political responsibility in India’s capital, a Delhi court on…
Amar Chitra Katha to Chronicle Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s 86-Year Journey in New Comic, Blending History and National Pride
Mumbai — In a move that merges India’s rich tradition of illustrated storytelling with its modern aerospace ambitions, Amar Chitra Katha, the country’s most…
Supreme Court Freezes Accounts of Parsvnath Developers' Directors, Issues Bailable Warrants in Landmark Real Estate Crackdown
NEW DELHI — In an unprecedented move signaling zero tolerance for financial misconduct in India’s real estate sector, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered…
Delhi Court Convicts Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 IB Officer’s Murder, Reigniting Debates Over Communal Violence and Judicial Accountability
NEW DELHI — In a landmark verdict with far-reaching implications for India’s judicial response to communal violence, a Delhi court on Monday convicted former…
Kolkata Airport’s Restricted Access to 136-Year-Old Mosque Sparks Political Row Between BJP and TMC
KOLKATA — A contentious dispute has erupted between India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which governs West Bengal, over…
Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Mining Royalty Formula, Citing Need to Combat Under-Invoicing and Revenue Leakage
NEW DELHI — In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for India’s mining sector, the Supreme Court has upheld the central government’s 2021 amendment…
Retired Supreme Court Judge to Mediate ₹1 Lakh Crore Kalyani Family Dispute as Bombay High Court Halts Proceedings
MUMBAI — In a move that could reshape the future of one of India’s most prominent industrial dynasties, a retired Supreme Court judge has…
Supreme Court Rejects Telangana’s Plea Against Polavaram Project, Orders Defects to Be Rectified
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a petition filed by the Telangana government seeking an injunction against…
Kerala High Court Ruling Allows Jailed BJP Councillor to Take Oath Inside Prison, Reigniting Debate Over Preventive Detention Laws
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — In a landmark decision balancing democratic representation with state security powers, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed authorities to facilitate the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Launches Infrastructure Push in Perambalur, Highlighting Development Gaps and Political Priorities
CHENNAI — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made his first official visit to Perambalur, his Assembly constituency, on Monday, inaugurating a series…
India’s UN Security Council Bid: A Strategic Push for Global Influence Amid Reform Debates
NEW DELHI — India has formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term,…
Ladakh’s Expansion of Autonomous Hill Councils Tests India’s Federal Balance Under Article 371
NEW DELHI — In a move that could reshape governance in India’s northern frontier, the central government has announced plans to extend autonomous hill…
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Enters Third Week as Government Silence Deepens Standoff Over Education Reform
NEW DELHI — Sonam Wangchuk, the Ladakh-based education reformer and activist, entered the 17th day of his hunger strike on Tuesday, as political leaders,…
I Don’t Want Phunsukh Wangdu to Die’: How a Bollywood Icon’s Plea Spotlights Ladakh’s Autonomy Crisis
MUMBAI — As Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike in Ladakh enters its 17th day, a surprising voice has joined the chorus of concern: Omi Vaidya,…
Supreme Court Upholds Lalu Prasad Yadav’s Bail in Fodder Scam, Directs Expedited Appeals Amid Decades-Long Legal Battle
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to revoke the bail of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad Yadav…
Bear Grylls Praises Narendra Modi as a Leader of "Quiet Strength" in Rare International Endorsement
British survivalist and television host Bear Grylls has publicly lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as one of the world’s "most powerful leaders," describing…
Supreme Court Overturns 19-Year Murder Conviction, Citing Lack of Evidence in Landmark Ruling
NEW DELHI — In a judgment that underscores the fragility of circumstantial evidence in India’s criminal justice system, the Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted…
Brent Crude Surges to Three-Month High as US-Iran Tensions Reignite Fears of Middle East Supply Disruptions
Global oil markets faced renewed turbulence this week as escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran sent Brent crude prices to their…
Northeast India’s Gold Smuggling Network Expands into Sophisticated Transit Hub for Myanmar Contraband
GUWAHATI — India’s northeastern states have transformed from a peripheral entry point into a well-organized transit corridor for gold smuggling from Myanmar, according to…