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Bombay HC Orders CBFC Reply on Yogi Adityanath‑Themed Film Delay
A Bombay High Court bench on Tuesday instructed the Central Board of Film Certification to file a detailed response to a petition by the producers of Ajey: The Untold Story of a Yogi, citing an alleged unexplained withholding of certification. The bench, led by Justices Revati Mohite Dere and...
Brutality and Tolerance Redefined in New NCERT Text
Newly unveiled Class 8 Social Science textbooks articulate a sharper portrayal of medieval Indian rulers, presenting Babur as a “brutal and ruthless conqueror” who “slaughtered entire populations of cities” and erected “towers of skulls,” recasting Akbar’s traditionally tolerant image as a nuanced “blend of brutality and tolerance,” and detailing Aurangzeb’s...
India’s China Strategy Under Fire Over Trade and Security Faultlines
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh took aim at External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s portrayal of warming ties with China, asserting in a statement that Beijing aided Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and weaponised trade to pressure India. Ramesh said that China supplied real-time battlefield intelligence and used northern India’s campaign as a...
Trump Signals 200 % Pharma Tariffs, Semiconductor Duties Loom
U. S. President Donald Trump has announced an imminent move to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical imports by the end of July, hinting at duties potentially reaching 200 %, and signalled forthcoming tariffs on semiconductors. These measures would coincide with a broader reciprocal tariff regime due to take effect on 1...
Standoff Over Bridge Opening Echoes Federal Tensions
Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has refused to attend the inauguration of the Rs 472‑crore Sigandur cable‑stayed bridge in Shivamogga, claiming his office was informed just three days before the event and alleging a breach of federal protocol. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari responded that invitations were dispatched on 11 July, with a...
Trump Reaffirms Ceasefire Role in India‑Pakistan Crisis
U. S. President Donald Trump stated on 14 July, during a meeting with NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte at the White House, that he had brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, averting what “would have been a nuclear war within another week,” by threatening to suspend trade with both countries....
Gandhis Await Rouse Avenue Court Verdict Over ED PMLA Claim
A Delhi court has deferred its verdict on whether to formally acknowledge the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering complaint against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Sam Pitroda, Suman Dubey, Sunil Bhandari, Young Indian, and Dotex Merchandise under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The hearing, presided over by Special Judge Vishal...
Pakistan’s ISI and LeT Named as Pahalgam Attack Architects
Security agencies assert Pakistan’s Inter‑Services Intelligence and Lashkar‑e‑Taiba orchestrated the horrifying April 22 attack in Pahalgam, resulting in 26 civilian deaths, including tourists, under directives from Pakistan’s political and military leadership. Investigators reveal two confirmed Pakistani nationals executed the assault on instructions from handlers in Rawalpindi, while a local network...
DGCA mandates urgent fuel-switch inspections on Boeing fleet
India’s aviation regulator has ordered that all Boeing aircraft registered in the country undergo inspections of their fuel control switch locking mechanisms by 21 July, following concerning findings in the preliminary probe into the Air India Boeing 787 crash. The June accident saw both engine fuel switches unexpectedly move...
Power Play Intensifies in Karnataka Assembly Conflict
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi dismissed claims that the BJP is plotting to destabilise the Karnataka government by targeting 55 Congress legislators. Accusing his opponents of deflection, Joshi asserted that “those who are correct need not worry,” rebutting allegations of central agency intimidation. He argued that the ruling party itself...
RSS Functions as Facilitator, Not Pressure Group, Asserts Ram Madhav
Senior BJP leader Ram Madhav has characterised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh as a facilitator in party matters, dismissing any suggestion of it acting as a coercive influence. He emphasised that RSS does not create gridlock in decision‑making nor pressure the BJP unduly. Madhav’s remarks come against heightened interest in...
Tejashwi Yadav’s “mootra” Remark Triggers BJP Backlash
An escalated exchange unfolded following Tejashwi Yadav’s dismissal of voters‑roll source claims as “mootra”, drawing sharp condemnation from the BJP. Within hours, BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal branded the RJD leader “uneducated and irresponsible”, urging an apology and questioning his credibility. Yadav’s comment targeted reports suggesting Special Intensive Revision in...
Opposition Questions EC Racing Ahead with National Voter Revision
Election Commission has directed Chief Electoral Officers in all states to prepare for a nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, mirroring the process underway in Bihar with a qualifying date set as January 1, 2026. Opposition parties including Congress, Trinamool Congress, and the Left have criticised the directive, questioning its...
Congress Foundation Crumbles in Maharashtra’s Youth Exodus
A steady outflow of young leadership and loyalist families from the Congress in Maharashtra is reshaping the state’s political landscape. Established party strongholds are weakening as new-generation leaders opt for rival alliances or retreat from active politics. This persistent erosion comes ahead of crucial local body elections, signalling further...
Seat-Sharing Talks Shape INDIA Bloc’s Bihar Blueprint
Patna witnessed a pivotal six‑hour gathering on Saturday, as INDIA bloc partners convened at the residence of Tejashwi Yadav, the Leader of the Opposition in the state assembly, to deliberate seat‑sharing and broader electoral strategy for the forthcoming Bihar assembly elections slated for later this year. Tejashwi Yadav, who...
Changur Probe Zeroes In On Property Links
Authorities in Uttar Pradesh have widened their investigation into Jalaluddin alias Changur, focusing on a suspected network of property dealers believed to be central to his operations. Changur is alleged to have orchestrated a campaign targeting the illegal religious conversion of Hindu and non-Muslim girls, and investigators are now...
Systemic Reform Urged by CJI Gavai at NALSAR Convocation
Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai delivered a forthright convocation address at NALSAR University of Law in Hyderabad yesterday, asserting that the country’s legal system requires fundamental overhaul due to serious structural flaws—principally severe trial delays—and called on the next generation of legal minds to spearhead meaningful reform. Gavai highlighted...
Pilots Challenge Intent Behind Air India Crash Probe
Airline pilots have publicly questioned the integrity of the preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India Boeing 787-8 crash near Ahmedabad, arguing that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau’s initial findings leave more questions than answers. Their response underscores concerns about unexplained fuel switch positioning, cockpit confusion, and procedural opacity....
