The Supreme Court of India has sharply rebuked both the Madras High Court and the Tamil Nadu government over their handling of the arrest and suspension of senior police officer Additional Director General of Police H.M. Jayaram, describing the sequence of actions as “shocking” and

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi today, cautioning residents about intensifying monsoon activity and the likelihood of isolated heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms. The alert signals potentially disruptive weather conditions across the capital, especially in the afternoon and early evening hours. Delhi rains The day began

On June 15, a 32‑year‑old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River at Kundmala in Pune’s Maval tehsil catastrophically collapsed around 3:30 PM, plunging over 100 people into the swollen river. Initial reports confirm at least four deaths and more than fifty injuries. Rescue operations—including NDRF teams, police, fire services, and local volunteers—swiftly evacuated

More than half a dozen people have died and dozens are missing after an old iron footbridge over the Indrayani River collapsed on Sunday afternoon in Kundamala village, Maval taluka near Pune. The bridge, frequented by tourists during the monsoon, suddenly gave way around 3:30 pm when approximately 20–25 people were on it. Local MLA Sunil […]

In a sweeping counterinsurgency effort, security forces in Manipur recovered a massive cache of firearms and ammunition in coordinated overnight raids across five districts of the Imphal Valley. Conducted during the night of June 13–14, the operations involved combined teams from the Manipur Police, Indian Army, Central Armed Police Forces, and Assam Rifles, acting on […]

As the southwest monsoon gains intensity, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings across Maharashtra, particularly for the Konkan coast and interior districts. The alerts come amid reports of significant waterlogging and commuter disruption in urban centres like Pune and Mumbai. IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts A red alert has been […]

In response to escalating communal unrest in Dhubri, a border town in Assam, the state government has announced a shoot-at-sight order after dark. The drastic measure, issued by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to restore order and prevent further violence that has unsettled the region over the past week. What Triggered the Order The […]

The Karnataka government has told the High Court that the tragic stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4, which claimed the lives of 11 people, occurred during an event organised by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) without obtaining any formal permission. The revelation adds weight to the growing legal and political fallout following the […]

In a significant development with legal and political ramifications, the Telangana High Court on June 11 granted interim bail and stayed the conviction of Karnataka MLA and former minister Gali Janardhan Reddy in the Obulapuram illegal mining case. The decision, delivered by Justice K. Lakshman, has also reinstated his eligibility as a Member of the […]

The Maharashtra state cabinet has approved a significant increase in excise duty on liquor, a move expected to generate an additional ₹14,000 crore annually for the state’s coffers. This development is likely to impact retail prices, leading to higher costs for consumers across the state. Excise Duty Hike Clears Cabinet Nod The cabinet has sanctioned […]