Singarayakonda student tragedy, highlighting the need for a fair investigation, school management's right to due process, and justice based on evidence rather than allegations.
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan Wednesday came out strongly against remarks by influential cleric A P Aboobacker Musliyar over the presence of Muslim women in the public sphere, despite its ally IUML s tacit support for the latter. Referring to Eid Milad
All the FIRs are hereby quashed. With that order by a three-judge bench, led by Chief justice of India Surya Kant, a welcome moment of closure was reached on Tuesday. The story began with the students protests at Jantar Mantar against the NEET paper leak
Republicans erupted during a fiery House hearing on the Southern Poverty Law Center, accusing the organization of targeting Christians and conservative groups instead of combating extremism. Lawmakers clashed with a Democrat witness over the SPLC s controversi
Kangana Ranaut defended the national song Vande Mataram after Sharmila Tagore raised concerns. Tagore felt some verses were difficult for monotheistic followers to accept
South Korean and U.S. militaries are shortening their joint drills as requested by the United States
The removal of an elective paper on the Delhi Sultanate from Delhi University s newly notified postgraduate History syllabus, along with several long-taught papers on gender, religion and political structures in ancient India, does students a disservice. It do
The sequential hunger strike organised by the Shaheed Sukhdev Thapar Memorial Trust to demand that Ludhiana Junction railway station be named after the freedom fighter entered its fifth day on Sunday. Trust members, including Sukhdev Thapar s 70-year-old nephe
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had instructed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea in a social media post that also mentions Seoul's refusal to take part in actions against Iran. Trump said in a post on hi
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said if his party forms the government in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, it will declare August 16 a public holiday in honour of freedom fighter Avantibai Lodhi and ensure the rights and respect of the Lodhi community. Ad
A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters
A few days before Independence Day, I asked my daughter and her friends, all aged 13 or 14: What does freedom mean to you? freedom to me would be being able to dye my hair, get alotttt of piercings, being able to travel the world and being able to go out witho
In the 1957 classic Pyaasa, Guru Dutt plays an impoverished poet who, on visiting a red-light area, is confronted with the indignity of women forced into sex work in post-Independence India. Moved, he sings: Kahaan hain kahaan hain Muhafiz khudi ke Jinhe naaz
The Student Bar Council, which is the elected student body at NALSAR University of Law, has condemned the Bar Council of India for first issuing the now-withdrawn ban on the outgoing NALSAR batch of 2026 and demanded an apology from BCI chairperson Manan Kumar
In a historic moment, the National Song Vande Mataram was sung at the Red Fort during India s 80th Independence Day celebrations. The rendition added special significance to the national ceremony, celebrating India s freedom struggle, cultural heritage and pat
From Matho in Leh to Thondarnad in Wayanad and Vedchhi in Surat to Jorai in Assam, India is set to put 50 tribal villages on the tourism map through tales of valour and sacrifice of tribal freedom fighters.The Centre has identified 50 native villages of tribal
When I look at our country today, I feel we have not truly achieved freedom. To me, freedom means a person can breathe freely
This meticulously researched biography goes beyond the revolutionary's iconic image to explore the influences, ideas, and political philosophy that shaped one of India's most enduring freedom fighters. A fresh look at Subhas Chandra Bose, this book examines th
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday approved 78 gallantry awards, including 13 awarded posthumously, for personnel from the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces. The awards include nine Kirti Chakras, of which seven are posthumous; one Bar (conferred
Independence Day 2026: In 1907, Madame Bhikaji Cama proudly displayed an Indian national flag in Germany, marking a pivotal moment in the fight for India's independence. She passionately championed the cause on foreign soil, dedicating years of her life to the
Independence Day 2026: Every year, India marks its Independence Day on August 15. In 2026, it falls on a Saturday
After nearly ten years in a conventional 9-to-5 job, Harvard alumna Charmie Kapoor has embraced the liberating freedom of leaving the corporate grind behind. She discovered how much of her life was consumed by routine and has opted for a life focused on existe
Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the U.S. president's posts, including some that can move markets, on his Truth Social platform
Delhi High Court has ordered the removal of any obscene or pornographic materials that exist on the internet regarding actor Janhvi Kapoor, but fell short of giving a blanket injunction against any fan pages and other unauthorised material. Court held that per
Freedom Habba 2026 will turn Bengaluru s Vidhana Soudha into the centre of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, featuring a cultural parade, children s activities, guided tours, a living museum, Soul Sante stalls and a music concert. Entry is free, but
Kite flying is a beloved Indian tradition celebrating freedom and patriotism. Families gather on rooftops, enjoying the festive atmosphere and friendly competitions
