Karnataka High Court stays state government’s decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including Aland communal violence
The Karnataka High Court has stayed the state government’s decision to withdraw 52 criminal cases, including seven related to the 2022 Aland communal violence. The court observed that prima facie the legal procedures were not properly followed, escalating the political confrontation between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.
Ram Temple Donation Theft Row: Trust Member Blames Official as Over 500 Lawyers Demand FIR
The controversy over alleged donation theft at the Ayodhya Ram Temple escalated as Trust member Mahant Dinendra Das blamed assistant administrator Gopal Rao for the dispute. Meanwhile, over 500 lawyers took to the streets in Ayodhya, submitting a police complaint to demand an FIR against Champat Rai and others.
Supreme Court Pulls Up CARA Over Bureaucratic Delays in US Couple’s Inter-Country Adoption Case
The Supreme Court has slammed the Central Adoption Resource Agency (CARA) for its "obstructionist approach" in a case where a US-based couple is struggling to take their adopted 12-year-old niece to America. The court questioned why bureaucracy is blocking a motherless child from having a better future.
India’s Drug Regulator Flags 159 Medicine Samples as Substandard in May Surveillance
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has flagged 159 medicine samples as 'Not of Standard Quality' (NSQ) during its routine monthly surveillance in May. The apex drug regulator also identified one spurious drug sample in Assam manufactured by an unauthorized entity, sparking an official investigation.
Not a ‘Reel’ Story: CM Vijay Counters ‘Actor’s Party’ Jibe, Outlines TVK’s Years of Activism
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on Tuesday strongly rejected criticism labeling his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) as just an "actor's party." Speaking in the assembly, he argued that the party's rise to power followed years of public activism, including protests on the CAA, Jallikattu, and fishermen's rights.
Lucknow Fire: Inside the Devastated Building Where 15 Died, Trapped by Biometric Lock Failures
A devastating fire in a three-storey building on Usha Mehta Marg in north Lucknow on Monday left 15 people dead, most of them students. The blaze, which started at a second-floor computer training centre, trapped victims after the electronic biometric lock failed, forcing authorities to launch a magisterial inquiry.
Petrol Bomb Hurled at BJP Leader’s Clinic in Bathinda Ahead of CM’s Visit
A petrol bomb was thrown at the clinic of BJP leader Dr Tarsem Garg in Bathinda late Monday night by two masked individuals. The incident, which was filmed by the attackers, has sparked panic and raised serious security concerns just ahead of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's scheduled visit.
12 Indians among 13 killed in Qatar gas facility blast, 66 injured
Twelve Indian nationals were among 13 people killed in a massive explosion caused by a technical malfunction at a gas processing facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. The incident, which occurred on Sunday night, also left 66 others injured, including several Indians who are currently reported to be stable.
Union Minister George Kurian Resigns After Rajya Sabha Term Ends
Veteran BJP leader George Kurian has resigned from the Union Cabinet following the completion of his six-year Rajya Sabha tenure. President Droupadi Murmu accepted his resignation on the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the party decided not to renominate the 65-year-old leader to the Upper House.
Centre Dismisses Claims of Re-NEET Paper Leak as Fake Ahead of June 21 Exam
Ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, the central government has dismissed social media rumours of a fresh paper leak as fake. Both the PIB Fact Check unit and the National Testing Agency issued clarifications, while Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured students of a fair and smooth
