In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court today held that domicile-based reservations for postgraduate medical admission cannot be allowed as it violates Article 14 of the Constitution. ...
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Maha Kumbh Stampede: PM Narendra Modi Mourns Loss of Lives
PM Narendra Modi expressed his sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred at the Maha Kumbh Mela ahead of Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya. The incident took place in Prayagraj, where several devotees lost their lives. ...
Two Maoists, Including a Woman, Killed in Gunfight in Jharkhand
Chaibasa: Two Maoists including a woman were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district on Wednesday, police said. The incident took place in a forest area under Sonua police station limit, around 80 km from West Singhbhum district headquarters town, in the early hours of Wednesday, they said. ...
Yadav Criticizes State Government Over Recent Incident
In a strongly worded post on X, Yadav criticized the state government for failing to deliver on its promises of a "world-class system," which he claims has been exposed by the incident. He also called for those responsible for the mismanagement to take moral responsibility for the lives lost and resign from their positions. ...
Contract Killer Convicted of Murdering Acquitted Suspect in 1985 Air India Bombings
A contract killer in Canada was convicted on Tuesday (local time) of murdering an acquitted suspect in the 1985 Air India bombings that claimed 331 lives. Tanner Fox was sentenced to life in prison for killing Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was shot dead outside his business in July 2022. ...
Retired General Mark Milley's Security Detail and Clearance Revoked by Pentagon
Retired Gen. Mark Milley, who served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the Trump and Biden administrations, has had both his security detail and his security clearance revoked, the Pentagon says. ...
Joint Committee to adopt draft report on Waqf (Amendment) Bill on January 29, 2025
The chairman of the Joint Committee of Parliament scrutinising the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Jagdambika Pal, has said the panel's draft report and the amended version of the proposed law will be adopted at its meeting on Wednesday (January 29, 2025). He made the remarks to the media as he chaired what is likely the last meeting of the committee. ...
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assures control over Maha Kumbh stampede situation
New Delhi: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the situation in Maha Kumbh was now under control and some devotees have been critically injured in the stampede. He also urged the people not to pay attention to the rumours. ...
Emergency Alert on Air India Flight Triggers Hijack Scare
On Monday night, at 8:40 PM, Air India flight AI 2957, which had just departed from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport, triggered an emergency alert to Air Traffic Control (ATC). The alert, which was a squawk code of 7500, indicated that the aircraft was potentially hijacked. ...
India Strongly Rejects Allegations of Foreign Meddling in Canada's Elections
India on Tuesday night strongly rejected "insinuations" made against it in a report by a Canadian commission that investigated allegations that certain foreign governments were meddling into Canada's elections. ...
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Delivers First Press Briefing of New Administration
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered her first press briefing of the new administration in which she defended the Trump administration’s decision to issue a freeze on federal grants and loans. Leavitt, at the age of twenty seven, was poised and warned that foreign nationals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally are not welcome under Trump. ...
Stampede at Triveni Sangam During Mauni Amavasya
A stampede-like situation occurred early Wednesday morning at the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj as thousands of devotees gathered to take a holy dip on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya. The chaos led to injuries and fatalities, prompting swift rescue operations. ...
The Tribune: A Legacy of Unbiased Reporting
The Tribune, now published from Chandigarh, started publication on February 2, 1881, in Lahore (now in Pakistan). It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees. ...
India Rejects Allegations of Interference in Toronto's Elections
India rejected "insinuations" levelled by a Canadian commission report of interference in Toronto's elections by certain foreign governments. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also hit back at Canada's interference in India's internal affairs. ...
U.S. Air Force pilot safe after F-35 fighter jet crash in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A U.S. Air Force pilot was reported to be safe after a single-seat F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday during a training exercise at a base in Alaska. ...
Air Force Fighter Pilot Hospitalized After F-35 Jet Crashes in Alaska
An Air Force fighter pilot is in the hospital after an F-35 jet crashed at Eielson Air Force Base in Fairbanks, Alaska. The F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday at 12:49 p.m. local time, causing "significant aircraft damage," according to a statement from the Air Force base. ...
US Government Finds $50 Million Spent on Condoms in Gaza
In her first press briefing on Tuesday (local time), US Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) found that about USD 50 million was used to fund ‘condoms in Gaza’. ...
President Trump Fires EEOC Commissioners and NLRB Members
ARLINGTON, Va. – President Donald Trump fired two of the three Democratic commissioners of the federal agency that enforces civil rights law in the workplace, an unprecedented move aimed at implementing his crackdown on certain diversity and gender rights policies. ...
Prime Minister Modi reviews Mahakumbh Mela situation with CM Yogi Adityanath
Prayagraj: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday to review the situation at the ongoing Mahakumbh Mela in Prayagraj. ...
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's Push to Pause Funding
A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked a push from President Donald Trump to pause federal funding while his administration conducts an across-the-board ideological review to uproot progressive initiatives. The order capped the most chaotic day for the U.S. ...
US President Trump Signs Order Restricting Gender Transition Procedures for Minors
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday to restrict gender transition procedures for people under the age of 19, in his latest move targeting transgender people since returning to office. ...
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Sex Changes for Minors
(FOX NEWS) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to restrict “chemical and surgical” sex-change procedures for minors. ...
Maha Kumbh Stampede: Akharas to Skip Mauni Amavasya Bath
The President of All India Akhara Parishad announced that all 13 Akharas will not participate in the Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya following a tragic stampede that occurred around 1 am on Thursday. "The way the incident unfolded today is truly unfortunate, prompting us to abstain from bathing on Mauni Amavasya. ...
Madonna Condemns Trump Administration’s Executive Orders
Madonna has called out Donald Trump and his administration, admonishing the president over the controversial executive orders he’s issued during his first days in office. ...
President Trump’s Spending Reforms Outlined at House GOP Retreat
On today's episode of 'Kudlow', Larry Kudlow covers President Trump’s spending reforms outlined at the House GOP retreat and the impact of I.C.E. deportation raids under new leadership in New York City. ...