Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also the position of Lok Sabha secretary-general which succeeding secretary-generals have upheld thorough neutrality, objectivity and high degree of professionalism, notes Rup Narayan Das.
'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'
India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping after two vessels were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting them to turn back.
A man with approximately 20 cases against him was arrested in Amethi after an encounter with police, during which he sustained a gunshot wound. Police fired in self-defence after the accused allegedly fired at them with intent to kill.
A Bangladeshi woman, arrested for illegally residing in India, escaped from police custody in Mumbai. She fled after being allowed to use the washroom, and CCTV footage showed her escaping with her husband. Police have registered a case against them.
Traders and locals in Nainital protest outside Bhimtal Police Station, demanding the arrest of a man accused of exploiting several girls physically and financially by concealing his identity. BJP workers led the demonstration, warning of intensified action if the accused is not arrested promptly. Police have filed an FIR against the accused's mother for allegedly protecting him, and investigations are ongoing.
Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna announced a conviction rate of over 93 per cent due to the state's 'zero tolerance' policy against crime. Authorities seized properties worth nearly Rs 788.38 crore linked to criminal activities.
The Supreme Court of India has directed all states and Union territories to operationalise a single helpline number '112' for emergency responses and establish a functional good samaritan grievance redressal system within three months, emphasising that the right to trauma care is an integral part of the right to life.
Four Maoists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district on Friday, police officials said.
A domestic help and five associates allegedly held a businessman's family hostage in their Golf Links home in Delhi, stealing jewellery worth Rs 25 lakh.
Both the political executive in New Delhi and the newly elected political dispensation in Kolkata must be careful to ensure that their image is not tarnished by induction of undesirable elements in the name of political expediency, asserts Vice Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta (retd).
The Haryana BJP appointed Archana Gupta as its new president, making her the second woman to hold the position in over four decades. Gupta, a radiologist and current state general secretary, succeeds Mohan Lal Badoli.
The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into the death of a woman, allegedly due to dowry harassment in 2023, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing significant discrepancies in the police investigation.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.
The NDA government has gradually nuanced its position on the issue of demographic challenge.
A married man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly raping a woman he met through a dating app after falsely claiming he was unmarried and promising to marry her.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has approved the adoption of the National Sports Governance Act but deferred a decision on picking a new commercial partner for the Indian Super League (ISL) during its Special General Body Meeting.
Imtiaz Ali's new film Main Vaapas Aaunga is set to delve into the enduring trauma of the 1947 Partition, continuing Bollywood's complex cinematic journey of depicting one of history's most violent and impactful events.
A 25-year-old woman and her two young children died after allegedly jumping into a well in Latur district, Maharashtra, following a family dispute.
Three members of a family were killed in Faridabad after being hit by a speeding truck. The victims were walking towards the highway when the incident occurred. Police have registered an FIR and are searching for the truck driver.
Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.
A CID team visited the Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s central office in Kolkata as part of an investigation into alleged forged signatures of MLAs. The controversy, which involves a proposal for the Leader of Opposition, has triggered an unprecedented split within the party, with a rebel faction electing its own leader. TMC leaders prevented the CID from entering the premises, citing the absence of national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.
An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.
A Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader was attacked and seriously injured by unidentified assailants in Maharashtra's Beed district, prompting a police investigation.
A seven-year-old boy kidnapped in Delhi was rescued within five hours, and the suspect, a local tailor, was arrested at New Delhi Railway Station while attempting to flee to Bihar.
Supreme Court judge Justice Manmohan stated that criticism of the existing legal system should be viewed as a suggestion for improvement rather than a condemnation. He highlighted the importance of addressing shortcomings to elevate the system and urged law firms to adopt a global perspective on legal education. He also emphasised the need for human oversight in technology and addressing the issue of pendency in the legal system.
New Zealand has taken a binding commitment under its Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India to amend its laws within 18 months of the pact's implementation to facilitate the geographical indication (GI) registration of Indian goods besides wines, and spirits in the island nation. The current GI law of New Zealand only allows India's wines and spirits to be registered.
Legendary filmmaker Bharathiraja has passed away at 84, leaving an indelible mark on Tamil cinema with masterpieces like 16 Vayathinile, Oru Kaidhiyin Diary and Karuththamma, among others.
A Dalit labourer was allegedly abducted, strangled, and his body dumped in a canal in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an altercation. Police have arrested one suspect and are investigating the case.
A 21-year-old newly married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her residence in Madhopur Bujurg village in Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case and awaiting the post-mortem report.
A BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh is facing criticism after his son was accused of injuring five people in a car accident. The MLA allegedly made disparaging remarks against an IPS officer who took action in the case, further escalating the controversy.
A 21-year-old B Tech student in Hyderabad allegedly committed suicide after being harassed by a college official for demanding money for a hall ticket due to low attendance.
Amritsar Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of methamphetamine and firearms.
Delhi Police have rescued a 13-year-old girl who went missing from outer Delhi in January after she left home with a boy she had befriended on social media.
Delhi Police have apprehended four juveniles in connection with the stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy in the Mahindra Park area. The victim was attacked on Tuesday night and succumbed to his injuries in hospital. The investigation is ongoing to determine the motive.
An 11-year-old boy was murdered in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, and his body was found in a drum at his home. Police are investigating the case and searching for a suspect.
President Vladimir Putin has declared Russia's willingness to finalise a peace agreement with Ukraine based on US President Donald Trump's Anchorage proposals, provided Kyiv accepts necessary compromises.
A woman and her accomplice have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Kullu District and Sessions Court for the murder of her husband in 2018.
A 40-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from the house of an 82-year-old woman. Police recovered the stolen gold from her residence.
Three people, including two boys, died after their motorcycle collided with an SUV in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
