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Shiksha Nyay Samvad Event Interrupted by Authorities Former Congress President, Rahul Gandhi, was prevented by police from entering the Ambedkar Hostel in Darbhanga, Bihar, where he was scheduled to attend the Shiksha Nyay Samvad event. The police cited security concerns as the reason for denying access to the prominent politician. ...

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Witnesses Testify in Sex Trafficking Case An Indian-origin judge, Arun Subramanian, is overseeing the federal trial of American hip-hop mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs as witnesses in the sex trafficking case began testifying this week at a district court in New York. ...

Court to Hear Plea Challenging FIR Order on May 16 New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) - The Supreme Court on Thursday questioned Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah for his controversial remarks targeting Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, directing an FIR against him. ...

Officials reported that an encounter took place in the Nader area of Tral in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of terrorists on Thursday morning. It is suspected that two to three terrorists associated with the Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed were cornered in the region. ...

Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin praises India's military and diplomatic success Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin recently stated that India emerged victorious both militarily and diplomatically against Pakistan. He criticized Pakistan's response to the conflict, likening it to a "scared dog running to achieve a ceasefire." ...

Opposition Alleges BJP Leader's Comments Endangered Communal Harmony A first information report was registered against Madhya Pradesh minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vijay Shah at the Manpur police station in the Indore district on Wednesday night for his remarks purportedly targeting Colonel Sofia Qureshi, PTI reported. ...

Private Bus Catches Fire on Kisan Path En Route from Bihar to New Delhi As many as five passengers were killed, including two children, after a private bus in Lucknow’s PGI area caught fire. The double-decker bus was going from Bihar to New Delhi when it caught fire on Kisan Path. ...

Students and Parents Welcome the Reopening of Schools in Several Districts Jammu and Kashmir, May 15: The Directorate of School Education, Jammu, announced on Wednesday that schools in certain border areas of Jammu and Kashmir will reopen from today, May 15. ...

India commits to Quick Reaction Force company and Women-led Formed Police Unit United Nations, May 15 (PTI) India, a significant contributor to UN peacekeeping missions, has pledged crucial support at a peacekeeping ministerial meeting. ...

Indian Officials Brief UN Security Council on The Resistance Front Days after the nation was shaken after 26 tourists were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, the Indian officials on Thursday briefed the monitoring team of the UN Security Council’s 1267 Sanctions Committee on the activities of The Resistance Front (TRF), the group ...

Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Expresses Outrage Over Gaza Situation Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's ice cream and a longtime progressive activist, was removed from a US Senate hearing after protesting the "slaughter" in Gaza. Speaking on behalf of millions of Americans, Cohen expressed his outrage over the situation. ...

Intense Operation Unfolds in Troubled Region Reports have surfaced of an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in the volatile region of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is said to be intense, with security personnel engaged in a fierce firefight with the militants in the area. ...

Indian Army's Eastern Command Confirms Operation in Progress Chandel, May 15: At least ten militants were killed in a gunfight with an Assam Rifles unit in Manipur's Chandel district on Wednesday, Indian Army's Eastern Command said. The operation is still in progress. ...

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes PM Modi's response New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): Senior Congress leader and MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday accused BJP of politicizing the 'Operation Sindoor' and said there are reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Chief Ministers of NDA-ruled states over Operation Sindoor and India's effective ...

An FIR has been registered against Madhya Pradesh Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah over his objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who had briefed the media during Operation Sindoor. The FIR was filed under sections 152, 196(1)(b), and 197(1)(c) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). ...

IAF Completes Mission in Just 23 Minutes Without Loss of Indian Assets New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully bypassed and jammed Pakistan's Chinese-supplied air defence systems during Operation Sindoor, completing the mission in just 23 minutes, according to the official press release. ...

Centre's Selection Criteria Under Scrutiny as Female Officers Challenge Gender Disparity If a woman can fly Rafale fighter jet in the Indian Air Force, then why are fewer women officers in gender neutral posts of Judge Advocate General (legal) branch of the Army, the Supreme Court wondered recently and questioned the Centre's rationale on a 50-50 selection crite ...

CBSE Toppers List Class 10 Announced The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially declared the Class 10 results for the year 2025. Students can view their scorecards on websites like cbse.gov.in and results.cbse.nic.in. The results are also accessible via the DigiLocker app, UMANG app, IVRS, and SMS. ...

State BJP president condemns disrespectful comments and conveys party's sensitivity Bhopal, May 14 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh unit of the BJP on Wednesday distanced itself from Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah’s controversial remarks about Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, stating that the party does not endorse such comments against individuals who have brought pride to the nati ...

Government takes action to curb spread of fake news The social media handles of Türkiye’s state broadcaster TRT, and China’s Global Times and Xinhua News were blocked by the Union Government on Wednesday (May 14, 2025) to prevent the spread of “fake and misleading news”, official sources told The Hindu. ...

President Droupadi Murmu commended Armed Forces for success in fighting terrorism On Wednesday, top military officials met with President Droupadi Murmu to provide a detailed briefing on Operation Sindoor and its outcomes. The delegation, led by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, included Chiefs of the Army, Air Force, and Navy. ...

'The Bottom Line' Discusses Trump's Economic Plans President Trump made headlines today by announcing a massive $1 trillion investment in the United States' economy. ...

Diplomatic Victory for India as Shaw's Safe Return Marks Successful Outcome In a diplomatic victory for India, BSF Jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, held by Pakistan Rangers since April 23, 2025, was peacefully handed over at 10:30 AM via the Joint Check Post at Attari, Amritsar. ...

Justice Gavai Takes Oath as President Administers Ceremony Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings, including upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India on Wednesday. ...