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....
SC rejects petition challenging 2024 Maha Assembly polls over ‘bogus votes’ claim
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections on grounds of alleged irregularities in votes cast after 6 pm. A bench of Justices M.M. Sundresh and N. Kotiswar Singh refused to interfere with...
Veteran actor Achyut Potdar passes away
Actor Achyut Potdar, best known for his roles in TV shows and films like Bharat Ki Khoj, Pradhan Mantri, 3 Idiots, has died at a hospital in Mumbai. He was in his 90s. Achyut Potdar was admitted to Jupiter Hospital...
NDA names Maha Governor C P Radhakrishnan as Vice-Presidential candidate
Mumbai: Maharashtra Governor Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan, a seasoned BJP leader from Tamil Nadu with an RSS background, was on Sunday named the Vice-Presidential candidate of the ruling National Democratic Alliance. BJP President JP Nadda made the announcement following a meeting...
Jammu-Srinagar highway shut following landslides in Ramban
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was shut for traffic early Monday after heavy rains triggered multiple landslides and shooting stones from hillocks overlooking the arterial road in Ramban district, officials said. Traffic is plying normally on inter-regional roads -- Mughal and...
Heavy rains in Mumbai for 3rd day, trains running late
Mumbai continued to receive heavy rains for the third consecutive day on Monday, leading to water-logging in some low-lying areas, officials said. The blinding rain in some parts of the city affected visibility and slowed down vehicular movement, as per...
