Bhaavna Arora, the bestselling author celebrated for turning painstaking research into deeply human narratives of conflict, brings us another powerful story from the heart of India’s Maoist heartland. In this piece, she introduces us to Papa Rao Continue Reading
The upcoming by-election for the Bankipur assembly seat has suddenly become one of the most watched contests in Bihar, thanks to the entry of political strategist-turned-leader Prashant Kishor. Continue Reading
The Rebel of the Roof of the World Sonam Wangchuk is Stonily Being Ignored by the Central Government, into the Second Week of His Hunger Strike and Questions are Rising.Continue Reading
: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has strongly dismissed allegations by the BJP that the state government is issuing Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) to illegal immigrants, particularly Bangladeshis, as part of the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Continue Reading
For countless students in rural and remote areas, the path to school is not a straightforward commute but a daily odyssey fraught with physical dangers, natural obstacles, and systemic neglect. Unpaved roads, treacherous terrains, unreliable transport, and swollen rivers test their resolve. Nowhere is this more starkly illustrated than in the Himalayan regions of Uttarakhand, where children risk their lives crossing rivers on makeshift contraptions because bridges washed away years ago remain unrepaired.Continue Reading
New Delhi/Tehran, July 12, 2026 Iran has raised concerns with India over remarks made by retired Indian Army Major and prominent television commentator Gaurav Arya, accusing him of spreading “hate speech” and misinformation related to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and recent funeral proceedings. According to posts circulatingContinue Reading
From the escalating confrontation between the United States and Iran to deadly wildfires in Europe and relentless monsoon destruction across India, July 11 closes with the world confronting war, extreme weather, political turbulence and growing public anger.Continue Reading
No Parallel Choice. Government Stands Firm on Ethanol-Blended Petrol as Drivers Raise Mileage ConcernsNew Delhi, July 11, 2026: The Centre has drawn a firm line under the debate over India’s ethanol-blending programme, making it clear that there will be no rollback, dilution or parallel nationwide return to pure petrol orContinue Reading
In Singh’s letter to the PM, he wrote, “Citing incidents from West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, and other states, he said these were not isolated events but reflected a “disturbing pattern of organised intimidation, vandalism, disruption of peaceful worship, and misuse of allegations of religious conversion to target minorities.”Singh particularly highlighted the recent attacks in West Bengal, stating, “The most recent incidents in West Bengal are deeply shocking. Reports indicate that churches and Christian gatherings have been repeatedly attacked in Sonarpur, Purba Bardhaman, Paschim Medinipur, and Kharagpur.”Continue Reading
Responding to Shinde’s accusations, Aadesh Bandekar strongly rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing during his tenure as chairman of the Siddhivinayak Temple Trust.
Bandekar pointed out that his tenure had ended three years ago and stressed that the temple’s executive and finance officers are appointed by the Maharashtra government.
He challenged the authorities to make public any evidence of wrongdoing and called for a transparent and impartial investigation.
“If I am found guilty, hang me in front of the temple. But don’t level false allegations,” Bandekar said.Continue Reading
