Extremist violence dips 63% in 2023; jihadi attacks down 87% – NCRB report

India recorded a sharp decline in extremist, insurgent, and terrorist violence in 2023, with incidents plummeting from 446 to 163. Jihadi terrorism and North-East insurgency saw significant reductions. While overall casualties decreased, a concerning 50% rise in police and army personnel deaths was noted. Alarmingly, extremists looted 706 arms and nearly 20,000 rounds of ammunition,…

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“Criminal ignoramus”: Martina Navratilova tears into Donald Trump for Zohran Mamdani remarks and abuse of power claims

Martina Navratilova sharply criticized Donald Trump after he attacked NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on Truth Social, calling him a “criminal ignoramus.” This followed an earlier incident in September 2025 where Trump’s presence caused a significant delay at the US Open final, drawing Navratilova’s anger over the disruption to players and fans.

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When crime numbers hide more than they reveal

Delhi is the country’s crime capital with 1508.9 IPC cases per lakh population, while Jharkhand reports the fewest. However, Jharkhand’s murder rate is significantly higher than Delhi’s and Kerala’s, suggesting widespread under-reporting of other crimes. This disparity highlights better policing and rigorous crime reporting in states like Delhi and Kerala.

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Sridevi loved Govinda’s films and was awestruck by Varun Dhawan in Judwaa 2, recalls Janhvi Kapoor: ‘She would giggle like a child’

Long before Janhvi Kapoor stepped into the movies, she remembers watching her mother, the legendary Sridevi, laugh her heart out at Govinda’s comedy. As Janhvi gears up for the release of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari with Varun Dhawan, she fondly shared how her mother admired the 90s comedy icon and even had a soft…

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