‘China’s claim as baseless as Trump’s ceasefire talk’
India has firmly rejected China’s claim of mediating its conflict with Pakistan. New Delhi reiterated that military action ceased after a request from the Pakistani DGMO to his Indian counterpart.…
Murder charge dropped, alcoholic son gets 6.5-year jail term for mom’s death
A sessions court in North Goa sentenced Sandeep Verlekar to 6 years and 6 months in prison for culpable homicide not amounting to murder after he assaulted his bed-ridden mother.…
Madhya Pradesh HC upholds 20-year RI for man who married survivor
The Madhya Pradesh High Court upheld a Pocso court’s 20-year sentence for a man who had a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old, despite their subsequent marriage and child. Justices Vivek…
Bengal polls 2026: Amit Shah sets ground rules for BJP cadre ahead of elections; pushes grassroots drive
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has urged BJP representatives in West Bengal to intensify grassroots outreach, dedicating at least four days weekly to constituencies and holding daily street-corner meetings. He…
Jammu & Kashmir records 25 per cent dip in fire incidents in 2025
Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a significant 25% drop in fire incidents in 2025, with 6,039 cases compared to 8,033 the previous year. This reduction, attributed to prevention efforts and public…
Jammu & Kashmir: Police conducted 541 cordon-search ops in Jammu in 2025; no active terrorist presence
Jammu police reported no active terrorist presence in 2025, attributing the lowest FIR count in five years to effective preventive policing. The district saw a significant increase in case disposal…
Bengal SIR: EC orders Mamata govt to clear pending BLO honorarium immediately; warns against intimidation of election staff
The Election Commission of India has ordered the West Bengal government to release enhanced honorariums for Booth Level Officers. The commission also warned against intimidating election staff. Polling stations will…
The ‘second fiddle’ fantasy: Why the US and India won’t bow to China
A new narrative suggests China will lead, with the US and India vying for second. Analyst Keji Mao argues US “strategic altruism” towards India has ended due to American decline…
