Supreme Court Rules TET Mandatory for Teacher Recruitment
New Delhi: In a landmark decision with far-reaching implications for India’s education sector, the Supreme Court has ruled that clearing the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) is now mandatory for recruitment as a school teacher. The verdict was announced on September...
Concerned about male gym coaches training women: HC
The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the safety and dignity of women being trained by male trainers in gyms without adequate safeguards. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav made the observation while hearing an appeal filed by gym trainer...
Heavy Rains Return to Maharashtra; Orange Alert Issued for Eight Districts Including Nagpur
Mumbai: With Ganesh Chaturthi festivities underway, rainfall has made a strong comeback in Maharashtra. While rains had eased over the past few days, the Meteorological Department has now warned of heavy downpours over the next week. The intensification of rainfall...
Bombay HC gives time till Tuesday noon to Jarange, supporters to vacate city streets
The Bombay high court on Monday said the entire city has been brought to a standstill due to the ongoing Maratha quota agitation led by activist Manoj Jarange, and the protest has not been peaceful and violated all conditions. The HC...
SC rejects PIL against 20% ethanol-blended petrol
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected a PIL which has challenged the nationwide rollout of 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (EBP-20), alleging millions of motorists were forced to use the fuel not designed for their vehicles. A bench comprising Chief...
Maratha quota talks fail, Jarange targets Fadnavis again
No headway appeared in sight as the talks between Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange and a government-appointed delegation ended inconclusively in Mumbai on Saturday. Jarange also slammed Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis for sending former Justice Sandeep Shinde, who heads...
US court calls tariffs illegal, Trump doubles down
As one of the federal appeal courts in the United States ruled that most of tariffs imposed by Trump administration are not accordance with the laws, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) affirmed that all tariffs imposed on...
Every Family Should Have Three Children, Says RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Population Policy
On the occasion of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary year, during a lecture series titled “100 Years of Sangh Yatra: New Horizons” held in Delhi, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat shared his views on India’s population policy. Bhagwat stated, “The policy...
‘Will die but won’t back down,’ says Jarange as he begins hunger strike in Mumbai
Mumbai: On reaching Mumbai’s Azad Maidan, Maratha quota agitation leader Manoj Jarange Patil accused the Maharashtra Government of not cooperating over the Maratha quota reservation issue, as he began his hunger strike on Friday. He said, “I will die… But...
“Never Said Someone Should Retire”: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat On 75-Year Age Limit
Speculation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will 'retire' after his 75th birthday in September - i.e., he will stand down in accordance with an unspoken 'rule' within the BJP and its ideological mentor, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh - has been dismissed...
‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’: Modi extends wishes on Ganesh Chaturthi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi on Wednesday.
Drug Regulator Issues Alert Over Theft of Novo Nordisk Medicines
New Delhi: India’s drug regulator has issued a nationwide alert to doctors and healthcare professionals following the theft of multiple batches of injectable medicines manufactured by Novo Nordisk. In a notice, Dr. Rajeev Raghuvanshi, Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), confirmed...
Video: Influencer deletes ‘social harmony’ reel after criticism, apologises
A social media influencer's video about communal harmony, showing him purchasing an idol of Lord Ganesh from a Muslim seller, has triggered a row, prompting him to delete it and apologise for "unintentionally" hurting people's feelings. The reel creator, Atharva Sudame,...
SC forms SIT to probe complaints against Vantara
The Supreme Court on Monday formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to get a fact-finding inquiry conducted against Vantara, a Green Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre at Gujarat's Jamnagar, in view of allegations of non-compliance with laws and acquisition of...
Bus catches fire on Mumbai-Goa highway, narrow escape for 44 passengers
As many as 44 passengers travelling in a private luxury bus had a narrow escape after the vehicle caught fire on Mumbai-Goa highway in Maharashtra's Raigad district in the wee hours of Sunday, police said. The incident occurred near Kashedi...
SC alters order, says stray dogs can be released after sterilisation
The Supreme Court on Friday modified its August 11 direction prohibiting the release of stray dogs from dog shelters in Delhi-NCR, and said the picked up canines be sterilised, vaccinated and released back in the same area. A three-judge special bench...
Lok Sabha Ban on Gaming, But What About Trading?
In a landmark move, the Lok Sabha on August 21, 2025, passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, effectively banning all forms of real-money online games. The government has argued that online money gaming has become a social...
India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile
India on Wednesday successfully test-fired the 'Agni 5' intermediate range ballistic missile, in a demonstration of its strategic military capabilities. The defence ministry said the test-firing of the missile from the Integrated Test Range in Odisha's Chandipur validated all operational...
Govt plans bills to remove PM, ministers held on serious charges
The government is planning to introduce three bills in Parliament on Wednesday for the removal of a prime minister, a Union minister, a chief minister or a minister of a Union Territory when arrested or detained on serious criminal charges. These...
Nagpur’s Sushil Ghodeswar sworn in as Bombay HC Addl Judge
Mumbai/Nagpur: Three advocates were sworn in as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court on Tuesday, August 19. Chief Justice Alok Aradhe administered the oath to Sushil Ghodeswar, Ajit Kadethankar, and Aarti Sathe. With their appointment, the strength of the Bombay...
Former SC judge, Sudershan Reddy, is Opposition’s pick for Vice-President polls
New Delhi: INDIA bloc has decided to field retired Supreme Court judge B. Sudershan Reddy as the candidate for the upcoming Vice-President elections. The decision was taken unanimously, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge told in a press conference on Tuesday, August 19....
