India

Jul 08 2025

Ex-Banker Arrested for Attempting to Seize Baba Siddique’s Mobile Number to Access Bank Funds

A former bank employee has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly attempting to fraudulently take control of the mobile number of late NCP leader Baba Siddique with the intention of accessing and siphoning money from his bank accounts, Mumbai police said on Tuesday.   The accused, 48-year-old Vivek Sabhrewal, who ...

Jul 08 2025

J&K LG Manoj Sinha Hails Public Protests Against Terrorism as Sign of Peace

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday (July 8, 2025) said that increasing public resistance to Pakistan-backed terrorism, including through street protests, signals a positive step toward lasting peace in the Valley. He emphasised that sustainable growth in the tourism sector depends on a stable ...

Jul 08 2025

Farooq Abdullah Slams Bihar Voter Roll Revision as “Anti-Constitutional”

On Tuesday (July 8, 2025), National Conference president  Farooq Abdullah strongly criticised the Election Commission’s decision to conduct a special intensive revision (SIR)  of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar, calling the move "anti-Constitutional." Speaking at a party event in Kulgam , the forme...

Jul 08 2025

Delhi HC Orders Nationwide Crackdown on Fake Birkenstock Footwear

The Delhi High Court has initiated a widespread crackdown on the production and sale of counterfeit sandals mimicking the iconic designs of global footwear brand Birkenstock. The court ordered raids and the seizure of fake products at various locations across India, following an interim order that restrains multiple en...

Jul 08 2025

Congress Questions Modi’s Silence as Trump Repeats Claim of Halting India-Pakistan Conflict

On Tuesday (July 8, 2025), the Congress party criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for once again claiming credit for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, and questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s continued silence on the matter. According to Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, this marks at least t...

Jul 08 2025

Parliamentary Panel Seeks Updates on Air India Crash Probe, Flags Surge in Srinagar Airfares

On Tuesday (July 8, 2025), a Parliamentary panel held a detailed discussion with senior officials from the civil aviation ministry, along with representatives from airlines and airports. According to sources, several Members of Parliament brought up the recent Air India crash, inquiring about the status of the investig...

Jul 08 2025

Raised by SC Mother, Student Denied Caste Status by Bombay High Court Over Lack of Social Disadvantage

In a case that highlighted the complications of ethnic identity in modern India, the Bombay High Court refused to grant the status of Scheduled Castes (SC) to a student who was raised by her SC mother. The court's decision emphasized that the legal and social purpose of the SC reservation policies is to help those who ...

Jul 08 2025

Indian Family of Four Charred Beyond Recognition in U.S. Crash After Warm-weather drive

A tragic accident in the U.S. has devastated communities both in India and abroad. An Indian family of four was charred to death in a horrific crash on a Texas highway on July 6. The family Sri Venkat Bejugam, his wife Tejaswini Cholleti, and their two young children, Siddarth and Mrida were returning from a road trip ...

Jul 08 2025

PM Modi at BRICS: “We Cannot Allow Weaponisation of Sensitive Minerals”

At the BRICS summit held at Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a strong message to the world leaders about a fast-growing global concern important minerals. As the demand for resources such as lithium, cobalt and rare minerals is increasing, especially for clean energy and defense technology, the possibi...

Jul 08 2025

“Maharashtra Belongs to Everyone”: Influencer Rajshree More Alleges Attack by MNS Leader’s Son

A disturbing incident in Mumbai’s Andheri West has sparked widespread anger and concern after influencer Rajshree More accused a politically connected man of attacking her. According to More, the attacker identified as Rahil Shaikh, allegedly the son of an MNS leader rammed his SUV into her car not once, but twic...