'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear objective.' 'Theoretically and pragmatically, Rahul has to show an agenda beyond bad-mouthing Mr Modi on economic policies, foreign policy...'
A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao has called for the immediate removal of Bandi Sanjay Kumar from the union cabinet following the arrest of his son, Bageerath, in a POCSO case, arguing that the minister's continuation in office could hinder a fair and impartial investigation.
The West Bengal cabinet has approved the formation of two panels headed by retired judges to investigate alleged institutional corruption and atrocities against women and children during the previous TMC regime.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of orchestrating the recent blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar to create an atmosphere of fear ahead of upcoming assembly elections. Mann alleges the BJP seeks to incite violence and intimidate the public to gain votes, a tactic he claims they employ in every state where they contest elections.
Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Vincent Keymer in the third round of the Super Chess Classic, maintaining his position as joint leader alongside four other players.
TVS Venu Group has agreed to acquire a minority stake of up to 9.9 per cent in Jana Small Finance Bank, including a 4.9 per cent ownership by TVS Motor Company, through a combination of primary issuance of warrants and a secondary purchase.
Authorities in Maharashtra's Jalna district seized and destroyed four boats and extracting machines involved in illegal sand mining using gelatin sticks.
A mortar shell explosion in a civilian area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has resulted in the deaths of at least six people and injuries to 13 others.
Siddaramaiah, a veteran politician with roots in the Janata Parivar, has had a remarkable journey, consolidating his position in the Congress party to become the longest-serving Chief Minister of Karnataka.
The delimitation of constituencies, which aimed to reduce the influence of minority candidates, is a significant factor in the NDA's strong performance in the Assam elections, where they secured a record 102 seats. The 2023 delimitation exercise redrew constituencies, reserving some Muslim-majority seats for indigenous communities, which increased the BJP and its allies' seat count.
CCTV footage collected from cameras near a temple allegedly showed the accused first assaulting the victim with a stick before mowing him down with a vehicle, police said.
Amidst growing speculation about a potential leadership change in Karnataka, senior Congress leaders are meeting to discuss the future of the state government. The meeting follows months of rumours regarding a transition, with D K Shivakumar potentially succeeding Siddaramaiah as Chief Minister.
'Congress needs a positive agenda rather than primarily picking up on two business houses.'
Two suspects have been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a ten-year-old girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The prime suspect, K Karthik, and his friend Mohan were apprehended within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari asserted that his government would adopt a 'zero tolerance' policy against vandalism carried out under the guise of religious slogans.
The apex women's association in Mizoram, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has strongly condemned the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from the state under the guise of employment outside Mizoram. The organisation is pursuing the matter to ensure the accused receive stringent punishment under the law.
Two minor girls from Nepal were rescued from an alleged human trafficking bid by police, the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and an NGO in a joint operation, near the Indo-Nepal border in Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh.
Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal criticised the state government over the law and order situation, alleging a rise in crimes against women and questioning the administration's priorities.
A fire at the underground T2 Airport Metro Station in Mumbai caused a brief disruption to metro services and the evacuation of passengers. No injuries were reported, and normal operations have resumed.
Vincent Keymer secured the Super Chess Classic title with a victory over Jorden Van Foreest, while R Praggnanandhaa concluded his campaign with a draw against Anish Giri. Keymer's win earned him the top prize and boosted his chances for the Grand Chess Tour finals.
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to a mother-in-law in a dowry death case involving the suicide of her 19-year-old daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced harassment for not meeting dowry demands.
The Delhi High Court has granted three-day interim bail to activist Umar Khalid, who is in custody under UAPA, to visit his mother who is undergoing surgery.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a report on alleged large-scale sexual exploitation of women and minor girls in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, following the arrest of a man for allegedly coercing a young woman into physical relations. The NCW has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police to take immediate action and submit a detailed report within seven days.
A teenage boy and girl, who were in a romantic relationship, were found hanging from a tree in a village in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect the duo died by suicide.
A 35-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his wife over being woken up in the morning. Police are investigating the incident.
The Uttarakhand High Court upheld a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for a man convicted of raping a minor girl under the POCSO Act, dismissing his appeal and affirming the evidentiary value of school records for age determination.
Overseas travel spending by Indians, including holiday trips, decreased by $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.
In a fascinating battle of ideologies, the well-balanced and bold Royal Challengers Bengaluru will have to subdue a phlegmatic Gujarat Titans to lift their second consecutive IPL title.
Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.
Byju Raveendran, founder of the embattled edtech firm Byju's, has been sentenced to six months in jail by a Singapore court for contempt of court over alleged non-compliance with disclosure orders, a ruling he described as "procedural" and plans to appeal.
Mizoram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly uploading obscene content on social media platforms. The arrests followed an investigation into YouTube accounts circulating sexually explicit material, leading to charges under the Information Technology Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise the state and create an atmosphere of fear ahead of upcoming elections, following twin blasts in Amritsar and Jalandhar.
'...appearing culturally coercive or administratively vindictive.' 'If it governs as a conquering force, resistance will build.'
CPI(M) General Secretary M A Baby and other Left leaders were detained by Delhi Police during a protest against ED searches at former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's residence. The CPI(M) alleges excessive force was used, while police state around 50 protesters were detained and released.
A Karnataka-based activist's threat to file a 'child labour' complaint against the Rajasthan Royals for fielding 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the IPL has ignited a debate on nurturing young talent versus perceived exploitation, drawing widespread disbelief and criticism.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the latest fuel hike, saying mehangai manav has struck again and he has just one job of making promises during elections and attacking people's pockets at other times.
A government school teacher in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended following allegations of molesting a Class five girl student inside a school toilet. An investigation is underway.
Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.
A case has been registered against the son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar under the POCSO Act, following allegations of sexual harassment of a minor girl. The accused denies the charges, claiming extortion and criminal intimidation. The case has sparked a political row, with accusations of a 'political hit job' and demands for the minister's removal.
