Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for systematically corroding the RTI Act, weakening democracy and citizen rights. He cited 2019 amendments, vacant Information Commissioner posts, and withheld data as evidence of a “no data available” culture, hindering transparency and justice.
Kolkata and its adjacent regions faced significant disruption on Tuesday due to intense overnight rainfall, leading to widespread waterlogging and traffic chaos. Several areas were submerged, with the southern and eastern parts of the city experiencing the heaviest downpour.
Three more individuals have been apprehended in connection with the brutal murder of history-sheeter Kalu in Sambalpur. The accused, identified as Krish Behera, Om Behera, and Bishal Mahanand, tracked the victim’s movements via mobile communication. This brings the total number of arrests to ten, with police seizing three mobile phones used in the crime.
India’s telecom and technology industry bodies are clashing over a new government mandate requiring SIM binding for OTT platforms. While telecom giants like Jio and Airtel welcome the move to curb fraud, tech firms represented by BIF express ‘serious concerns’ about jurisdiction, consumer impact, and technical feasibility, urging a pause and consultation.
Sean Combs, who is currently serving a four-year prison sentence at the federal correctional institution FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, helped organise and personally fund Thanksgiving meals for fellow inmates.
Arizona Cardinals’ defensive lineman Dalvin Tomlinson is sidelined with knee soreness sustained during the preseason opener against the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Jonathan Gannon assures fans the injury is minor and precautionary, with Tomlinson expected to be ready for the regular-season opener. He will miss the remaining preseason games as a preventative measure, prioritizing his…
Vinod Khanna was initially slated to star in ‘Khoon Pasina,’ with Danny Denzongpa in a supporting role. However, producer Prakash Mehra intervened, advocating for Amitabh Bachchan as the lead. Khanna graciously accepted a supporting role, leading to Denzongpa’s departure. Despite the change, Khanna received equal pay to Bachchan, and the film became a major success,…
The U.N. reports 613 deaths near Gaza aid sites since May. The Israeli military is accused of shelling Palestinians seeking aid. Israeli airstrikes killed 15 Palestinians. Twenty more died awaiting aid. Hamas discusses a ceasefire proposal. Over 57,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza. Over 860 Israeli soldiers have been killed since the war began. Discussions…
