Anger mounts in Ankita murder case
Members of Opposition parties and various organisations rallied on Sunday to the Chief Minister’s residence demanding the disclosure of the name of the ‘VIP’ allegedly involved in the Ankita Bhandari murder case and an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the case. A large number of people participated in the protest which […]
Three Indians join list of FIFA Referees
Three more Indians, including a woman, have been added to the list of FIFA Referees by the world football governing body, the national federation said on Wednesday. Rachana Kamani from Gujarat has been added to the FIFA list of women referees for 2026, while Ashwin Kumar (Puducherry) and Aditya Purkayastha (Delhi) figured among men. Kumar […]
Camels, ponies to steal show at Republic Day parade
Spectators at the Republic Day parade are in for a treat when they will witness a rare and powerful sight as animals, including double-humped ‘Bactrian’ camels, ‘Zanskar’ ponies and Indian breed dogs of the Army, march along Kartavya Path, symbolising endurance, sacrifice and India’s unique high-altitude military capability. For the first time, a carefully curated […]
IBC surge overwhelms NCLT capacity
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) framework in 2025 was marked by mounting stress on timelines and capacity, with resolution processes stretching far beyond the statutory limits, despite efforts by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to cope with its limited capacity. Senior advocates and legal industry experts have voiced concerns over systemic delays, pointing […]
Vaishnaw thanks Rahul for appreciating job growth in Karnataka
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday thanked Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over a social media post related to rising employment in the country. Vaishnaw shared a screenshot of Rahul Gandhi’s post on X and publicly expressed his appreciation. Rahul had shared a positive post highlighting […]
Sheetal shines, but recurve concerns linger in Indian Archery 2025
Sheetal Devi’s trailblazing feats despite being born without arms stood out as she lifted Indian archery to new heights in 2025, but the sport was also pulled back by familiar cracks in recurve inconsistencies and administrative concerns ahead of next year’s Asian Games. Hailing from Jammu’s Kishtwar, the 18-year-old Sheetal was a personification of grit […]
ISRO’s ‘Bahubali’ launch makes history
ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, successfully placed a heavy US communication satellite into orbit on Wednesday, a feat described by the space agency chief as a season’s gift to the country. The 6,100 kg BlueBird Block-2 satellite is part of a constellation of global Low Earth Orbit (LEO) missions to provide direct-to-mobile connectivity through a satellite […]
Metro 5-A to improve last-mile connectivity
In a move to enhance connectivity, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved three new corridors — 1 RK Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.913 km), 2 Aerocity to Indira Gandhi Delhi Airport T-1 (2.263 km) and 3 Tughlakabad to Kalindi Kunj (3.9 km) as part of the expansion of Delhi Metro’s project 5-A at a cost […]
Canada, US, UK top destinations for higher education for Indian students: NITI Aayog report
Canada, the USA, the United Kingdom, Australia and Germany have emerged as the top five international higher education destinations for Indian students, according to a report released by NITI Aayog on Monday. In 2024, Canada was the top international higher education destination with a total of 4,27,000 Indian students visiting the country. This was followed […]
Maternal mortality rate dropped due to rise in institutional deliveries: JP Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said the institutional delivery rate in the country has increased to 89 per cent, which led to a significant reduction in the maternal mortality rate during childbirth. He said the Narendra Modi Government is striving, through its healthcare services, to ensure that citizens do not fall ill in […]