Indian Politics

Police use teargas on young Indians as government jobs protest escalates

Police fire teargas as young Indians protest over government jobs.

Police fire teargas as young Indians protest over government jobs. Demonstrators accuse authorities of failing to address exam irregularities affecting candidates seeking highly sought-after civil service jobs across the country. Ranchi – ‘We Were Protesting Peacefully’: Teargas, Batons and Broken Dreams as Jharkhand Job-Seekers Clash with Police Ranchi, Jharkhand – Thousands of angry young job-seekers

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Old City residents lose Metro Phase-II land stay after HC nod

Old City residents lose stay as HC clears Metro Phase-II land acquisition.

Old City residents lose stay as HC clears Metro Phase-II land acquisition. The case involves land acquisition for Metro Phase-II, connecting MGBS to Chandrayangutta through Hyderabad’s historic Old City. In a significant interim order, the Telangana High Court has allowed the Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML) to resume land acquisition for the Metro Phase-II corridor

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US court ends all criminal charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani and associate Vneet Jaain

US court drops criminal charges against Gautam Adani and associates.

US court drops criminal charges against Gautam Adani and associates. A US judge dismissed criminal charges against the Adanis, including allegations involving securities fraud and wire fraud. On Monday, a US federal court brought an end to a nearly two-year legal ordeal for Gautam Adani, his nephew Sagar Adani, and their associate Vneet Jaain by

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‘Why hold city to ransom?’ Delhi HC on Jantar Mantar protests

Delhi HC questions protesters disrupting the city during Jantar Mantar demonstrations.

Delhi HC questions protesters disrupting the city during Jantar Mantar demonstrations. Delhi HC heard a plea seeking directions for police to decide on permission for a Jantar Mantar protest. Delhi HC Questions Jantar Mantar’s Role New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has questioned the future of Jantar Mantar as the capital’s designated protest venue. During

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Jharkhand students to march towards Assembly over recruitment row

Jharkhand students march towards Assembly over ongoing recruitment dispute protests today

Jharkhand students march towards Assembly over ongoing recruitment dispute protests today Protesters demanded corruption-free functioning of the JPSC and JSSC, calling for transparent recruitment, fair examinations and accountability in the selection process. Jharkhand students intensify recruitment protest New Delhi: Student organisations in Jharkhand will march towards the State Assembly on Friday, August 7, as their

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Meta admits to Centre lapses in curbing child sexual abuse content

Meta admits lapses in tackling child sexual abuse content

Meta admits lapses in tackling child sexual abuse content The meetings are expected to continue for three to four days as discussions focus on key issues and future action plans. Meta faces fresh scrutiny in India New Delhi: Meta executives faced a second consecutive day of questioning by Indian government officials on Thursday, August 6,

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Indian student visas to US fell 62% in 2025; visas for Chinese fell only 34%

Indian student visas to US drop 62% in 2025

Indian student visas to US drop 62% in 2025 US student visas for Indians dropped 62% in 2025 as a CIS report urged ending the OPT programme, citing impacts on American jobs and wages. The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals fell sharply in 2025, creating fresh uncertainty for thousands of young

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PIL seeks to stop Hyderabad Old City Metro rail works

PIL seeks halt to Hyderabad Old City Metro works

PIL seeks halt to Hyderabad Old City Metro works The PIL seeks to halt Hyderabad Metro works until a Heritage Impact Assessment is completed and all mandatory approvals are obtained from the concerned authorities. Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Wednesday, August 5, continued hearing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that seeks to halt all

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Union Ministers broke trust by releasing pics of me ending 26-day fast: Wangchuk

Wangchuk accuses Union Ministers of betraying trust over photos

Wangchuk accuses Union Ministers of betraying trust over photos Activist Sonam Wangchuk claimed Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh broke their promise by releasing photographs of him ending his 26-day hunger strike. In an exclusive interview with India Today’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai, climate activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk has claimed that

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Telangana AYUSH doctors start indefinite strike for stipend hike

Telangana AYUSH doctors begin indefinite strike over stipend hike

Telangana AYUSH doctors begin indefinite strike over stipend hike Protesting doctors said Andhra scholars receive ₹60,000 stipends, while Telangana scholars get only ₹30,000, demanding equal financial support. Protests were held at the Dr BRKR Government Ayurvedic College in Erragadda, Konijeti Rosaiah Government Nature Cure Hospital in Begumpet and the Government Nizamia Unani Hospital in Charminar.

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