Sadhvi Pragya states coercion in naming leaders. A special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case. The blast resulted in six deaths and numerous injuries. The court cited lack of evidence against Pragya Thakur. Investigations initially pointed to “saffron extremists”. The case saw twists, including allegations against the NIA.
During the fifth Test at The Oval, Indian pacer Akash Deep’s demonstrative send-off to Ben Duckett sparked controversy. After dismissing Duckett, Akash Deep put his arm around the batter, prompting disapproval from commentators Michael Atherton and Ravi Shastri. They cautioned against physical contact, citing potential escalation and the importance of respecting boundaries in a non-contact…
This Friday witnessed a cinematic clash with ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’, a desi comedy starring Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur, edging out the romantic drama ‘Dhadak 2’ featuring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri. ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ is nearing double-digit earnings, while ‘Dhadak 2’, a remake exploring societal evils, saw a slower Saturday, collecting ₹1.
In memory of Arjuna, the Dasara elephant who died during a wild elephant capture, an annual award has been created. Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre will present the inaugural “Arjuna Elephant” award to mahout Gunda and Kavadi Nanjundaswamy during Gajapayana on August 4. This award recognizes their contributions to human-wildlife conflict prevention, animal capture, and elephant…
Police filed a case against two station in-charges, a constable, and a civilian in Datia. This follows the suicide of ASI Pramod Paawan. He accused them of harassment and caste-based abuse in a video before his death. The accused are Arvind Singh Bhadoria, Anfasul Hasan, Roop Narayan Yadav, and Arvind alias Bablu Yadav. No arrests…
Tim Cook has surpassed Steve Jobs as Apple’s longest-serving CEO, marking a significant milestone. Cook’s leadership has steered Apple towards financial stability, achieving record-breaking market capitalization and global expansion. While Jobs was known for disruptive innovation, Cook’s tenure emphasizes sustainability, inclusivity, and long-term growth, transforming Apple into a diversified tech empire with a focus on…
Bahrain Airport saw strong passenger traffic in the first half of 2025, exceeding 4.46 million, with balanced arrivals and departures. While transit numbers dipped after Q1, flight movements and overflights remained high. The airport handled over 192,000 tonnes of cargo, showcasing Bahrain’s key role as a regional aviation hub, with Civil Aviation Affairs overseeing all…
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of acting as a puppet of Prime Minister Modi, alleging a deliberate conspiracy to disenfranchise marginalized communities. Kharge claims the ECI, in collaboration with the BJP government, is systematically deleting names of Dalits, backward communities, minorities, and the poor from electoral rolls.
As the humanitarian crisis spreads in war-ravaged Gaza following Israel’s restrictions on food and other aid, the announcements by these countries raise questions about what the recognition of a Palestinian state would mean and what it can actually do
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has strongly criticized Rahul Gandhi’s claim of possessing evidence of election malpractice in Bihar. Addressing a gathering in Patna, Singh urged Gandhi to reveal his so-called ‘atom bomb’ of evidence immediately. He also defended the Election Commission’s integrity and highlighted Nitish Kumar’s role in Bihar’s transformation, contrasting it with Congress’s past…
