Indian Politics

‘Where is Komal Sharma?’ row sparks JNUSU anguish, defamation fears

‘Where is Komal Sharma?’ row sparks JNUSU anguish, defamation fears

‘Where is Komal Sharma?’ row sparks JNUSU anguish, defamation fears JNUSU said a vigil was held January 5, remembering 2020 campus violence amid controversy over “provocative” slogans. The Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) on Tuesday strongly responded to the growing controversy surrounding the “provocative” slogans reportedly raised on the campus, calling it an “organised […]

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Indore’s water crisis deepens as illnesses rise, lives lost

Indore’s water crisis deepens as illnesses rise, lives lost

Indore’s water crisis deepens as illnesses rise, lives lost Six patients were referred for advanced care, while 110 remain hospitalized, including 15 fighting for life in intensive care. At least 38 new cases of vomiting and diarrhoea linked to contaminated drinking water were reported on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Bhagirathpura primary health centre

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Beloved ex-minister Suresh Kalmadi’s life of service ends.

Beloved ex-minister Suresh Kalmadi’s life of service ends.

Beloved ex-minister Suresh Kalmadi’s life of service ends. He served India as Railways minister and led Indian sports, remembered for a long, complex public life journey. Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Suresh Kalmadi passed away in Pune early on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following a prolonged illness, according to family sources. He was

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Congress leaders gather, voices raised outside KCR’s Siddipet home

Congress leaders gather, voices raised outside KCR’s Siddipet home

Congress leaders gather, voices raised outside KCR’s Siddipet home Congress leaders staged a sarcastic welcome for KCR, rolling out a red carpet and flowers to underline their protest. A political stir unfolded in Telangana’s Siddipet on Sunday, January 4, as a group of Congress leaders staged a protest outside Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) president K

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Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed

Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed

Supreme Court denies bail, Umar Khalid and Sharjeel remain jailed Court grants bail to Gulfisha Fatima and others, offering brief relief after long legal struggle for families involved The Supreme Court on Monday, January 5, delivered a closely watched verdict in the 2020 Delhi riots “larger conspiracy” case, refusing to grant bail to activists Umar

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BJP, Shiv Sena sweep 66 seats unopposed

BJP, Shiv Sena sweep 66 seats unopposed

BJP, Shiv Sena sweep 66 seats unopposed On the final withdrawal day, many rival candidates stepped aside, clearing the way for BJP and Shiv Sena victories Before a single vote has been cast in Maharashtra’s long-delayed municipal corporation elections, the political landscape has already tilted sharply in favour of the ruling alliance. The BJP–Shiv Sena

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Relief in Manipur as 27 bombs safely defused

Relief in Manipur as 27 bombs safely defused

Relief in Manipur as 27 bombs safely defused During the operation, country-made bombs were discovered near Monglham village on Thursday and safely neutralised, bringing relief to local residents. Imphal woke up to a rare sense of relief on Friday after security forces safely recovered and neutralised 27 country-made bombs in Manipur’s Imphal East district, averting

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The water divide: India’s daily struggle for clean water

The water divide: India’s daily struggle for clean water

The water divide: India’s daily struggle for clean water The quality of piped water must be tested at the point of delivery to protect public health and build trust. An often-cited indicator of a society’s public health is the condition of its poorest and most vulnerable citizens. Access to healthcare, education, infrastructure, clean air and,

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Supreme Court pauses Aravalli hills ruling, hope lingers.

Supreme Court pauses Aravalli hills ruling, hope lingers.

Supreme Court pauses Aravalli hills ruling, hope lingers. Supreme Court notices hearing on Jan 21, new panel to tenderly survey Aravalli hills. In the heart of a heated debate over the fragile Aravalli hills—those ancient sentinels cradling life across Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat—the Supreme Court extended a compassionate pause on Monday, December 29, 2025,

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India greenlights $8.8B boost, troops' dreams soar.

India greenlights $8.8B boost, troops’ dreams soar.

India greenlights $8.8B boost, troops’ dreams soar. India’s Defence Acquisition Council has greenlit a massive 790 billion rupees ($8.78 billion) package, a heartfelt boost for the brave men and women safeguarding the nation’s skies, seas, and borders from New Delhi’s halls of resolve. This monumental nod on Monday breathes new life into the armed forces,

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