Delhi-NCR Weather Update: National Capital wakes up to ‘very poor’ air quality, chilling cold, AQI hits 357
Several areas across the national capital reported AQI levels well above 300, indicating persistently hazardous conditions for public health.
Why political boldness dies inside files?
For decades, India’s governance failures were conveniently attributed to the absence of political will. That explanation no longer fully fits reality. Over the last ten years, India has seen a political leadership willing to take risks that earlier governments often avoided. Structural reforms have been announced and defended despite resistance, uncertainty, and the likelihood of electoral cost. Agreement with outcomes aside, the decisiveness of political intent is difficult to deny.
Indian army chief General Upendra Dwivedi’s strong statement on Pakistan-China 1963 agreement over Shaksgam valley: ‘Illegal action’
India’s Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has reiterated that the 1963 agreement on Shaksgam valley, between India’s hostile neighbors, China and Pakistan is ‘illegal’. He added that India has never recognized the agreement in which Pakistan ceded the territory to China.
Iran Protests: MEA issues advisory for Indian nationals, asks those residing there to leave, avoid travel; more details here
As protests in Iran have been raging high with violence, deaths and incidents of fire, the MEA has issued a fresh advise in continuation of its previous advisory in early January. It has requested all Indian nationals living there to leave and others to avoid travelling there.
North India remarks land DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran in fresh political controversy
The DMK has defended Maran’s statement, saying it was meant to motivate women students to pursue education and careers.
Who was Hussain Ustara? The Mumbai gangster linked to Shahid Kapoor-starrer O’Romeo
In her notice, Hussain’s daughter Sanober Shaikh, has accused the producers of basing Shahid’s character on her father without taking the family’s consent. Shaikh has also demanded Rs 2 lakh in compensation. But, who was Hussain Ustara and how did he get that name?
Patna: 20-year-old BA student stabbed to death after dispute over tea, cigarettes
A 20-year-old BA student was allegedly stabbed to death in Patna’s Kankarbagh area after a dispute over tea and cigarettes. Police are probing the case.
Three Killed, two injured in powerful explosion in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh, probe begins
At least three people were killed and two injured after a powerful explosion rocked Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh city. Police and FSL teams are probing the cause.
Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore police say singer was not murdered, declined life jacket for swimming
Back in India, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Assam Police is probing Garg’s death after dozens of First Information Reports were lodged across the state. The police have charged several people with murder.
Texts among Kerr County officials show confusion about missing campers during July 4 floods
Hundreds of newly released messages add more detail to the devastating timeline of the deadly floods.