China: US Containment Bid 'Doomed to Fail'
China issues sharp warning to US, declaring Pentagon's revised National Defence Strategy to contain its rise is doomed to fail amid rising tensions over Taiwan and military drills.
Category : Politics
Madras HC Dismisses PIL, Imposes ₹1 Lakh Costs
The Madras High Court dismissed a PIL seeking a permanent building for K-9 Thiru Vi Ka Nagar police station in Chennai, imposing ₹1 lakh costs on the petitioner, an advocate clerk.
Two Killed in Bengaluru Construction Site Lift Collapse
A tragic accident at a construction site in Bengaluru's Mahadevapura area claimed two lives when a material lift collapsed. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns in India's urban development sector.
AR Rahman Songs Highlight Beating Retreat Ceremony in Delhi
Vijay Chowk resonated with AR Rahman's classics during Beating Retreat 2026. The ceremony featured military bands, patriotic formations, and defense technology displays under President Murmu's presence.
Student-Electrician Dies in Trichy After 40-Ft Fall from Shock
A 20-year-old student from Musiri, Trichy district, died after falling 40 feet while decorating a building. He suffered an electric shock from a high-voltage line and succumbed to injuries despite hospital transfers.
Bengaluru: Elderly Woman Robbed of Gold by Scooter-Borne Man
A 74-year-old woman was robbed of gold ornaments weighing over 50 grams by a scooter-borne man who offered her a lift near Devanahalli. Police have registered a case under BNS Section 309.
Sanjay Kumar Named Bhopal Police Commissioner in IPS Reshuffle
Madhya Pradesh home department transfers 14 IPS officers, appointing Sanjay Kumar as Bhopal police commissioner and reworking key field commands and headquarters portfolios.
SC on Stray Dog Rules, NHAI Asked for Cow Sheds
Supreme Court reserves order on Animal Birth Control Rules implementation for stray dogs and removal from institutions. Bench directs NHAI to consider cow sheds under CSR.
DJB Officials Suspended After Minister's Surprise Check
Delhi Water Minister Parvesh Verma suspended several senior DJB revenue officials following surprise inspections in three zones, citing administrative shortcomings and public complaints.
Delhi Court Acquits LG Saxena in Medha Patkar Defamation Case
A Delhi court has acquitted Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena in a criminal defamation case filed by activist Medha Patkar 25 years ago, citing irreconcilable contradictions in her testimony.
Trump Gets Putin to Stop Bombing Ukraine for a Week
US President Donald Trump announces Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to pause attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for one week as Ukraine faces extreme winter conditions.
Bengaluru Cop Caught Taking Rs 4 Lakh Bribe from Builder
Lokayukta officials in Bengaluru arrested a police inspector accepting a Rs 4 lakh bribe from a builder in a cheating case. The inspector, Govindaraju, was caught at CAR grounds in Chamarajpet while demanding Rs 5 lakh total.
Delhi Flags 25,000 Ration Cards Over Vehicle, Land Ownership
Delhi government identifies 25,000 ration card holders allegedly owning vehicles or land, seeking income certificates to verify eligibility under subsidy norms.
Bengaluru Man Arrested for Attacking Businessman Over Traffic Signal
A 25-year-old daily-wage worker in Bengaluru was arrested for attacking a businessman who questioned him for jumping a traffic signal near Manipal Centre in the CBD area.
Five Minors Caught for Stabbing Man at Delhi Metro Station
Delhi Police apprehended five minors for allegedly stabbing a 27-year-old man at Shastri Nagar Metro station. The victim suffered multiple injuries and was hospitalized.
Karnataka Minister Rejects Private Buses, Backs BMTC
Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy rejects Mohandas Pai's call for private buses, defends BMTC's scale, citing affordability for the poor and operational challenges.
Bengaluru Couple Held for Rs 60 Lakh Gold Thefts
A Bengaluru couple has been arrested for stealing gold chains from devotees and commuters, with booty worth Rs 60 lakh recovered. They targeted temples, fairs, and buses.
NCP Urges Sunetra Pawar to Enter Politics After Ajit Pawar's Death
Senior NCP leaders have urged Sunetra Pawar, wife of late Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar, to return to state politics and potentially take charge of the party. The move aims to fill the political vacuum following Ajit Pawar's tragic demise in a plane cr
Trichy Court: Life Term for Three in Student Murder Case
A sessions court in Trichy has sentenced three history-sheeters to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of an 18-year-old college student near the Cauvery riverbank in Srirangam during August 2024 Aadi Perukku celebrations.
Azamgarh Police Encounter: Gang Member Injured, Two Held
In Azamgarh's Kaptanganj, police injured one and arrested two inter-district drug and rob gang members. Illegal firearm, stolen goods recovered. Gang linked to multiple burglaries and a drugging robbery.
Wangchuk Challenges NSA Detention in Supreme Court
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk told the Supreme Court that his detention under the National Security Act was based on misquoted and edited videos circulated by an IT cell. His lawyer argued that anti-government sentiment is not a security threat.
New Paddy Procurement Centre Inaugurated in Trichy
Tamil Nadu's School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi inaugurated a temporary direct procurement centre in Trichy to streamline paddy purchases from farmers during the ongoing harvest season.
Digvijaya Singh Slams UGC Over Caste Discrimination Guidelines
Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh criticizes UGC for rejecting parliamentary committee's recommendations to strengthen equity guidelines against caste discrimination in higher education institutions.
Trichy Court Clash: HMK Founder Arjun Sampath vs Lawyers
A tense confrontation turned physical between Hindu Makkal Katchi founder Arjun Sampath and lawyers at Trichy's combined court complex over mobile phone recording and media interactions.
SC on Domestic Workers: States Must Act, Avoids Wage Mandate
Supreme Court suggests states enact laws to protect domestic helps from exploitation but refuses to mandate minimum wages, citing concerns about unions and court fears.
Rubio Questioned on Trump's 'Board Of Peace' With US Foes
At a Senate hearing, Secretary of State Marco Rubio was directly asked why US enemies appear on President Trump's 'Board of Peace' list, sparking intense debate on foreign policy.
Pakistan PM, Iran President Discuss Regional Tensions
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi held a crucial phone conversation to discuss escalating regional tensions, particularly focusing on the Israel-Hamas conflict and its broader implications for Middle East stability
Joint Group to Study NH 766 Tunnel Road Feasibility
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari informs Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi about a joint working group to study tunnel road feasibility on NH 766, addressing night traffic ban issues through Bandipur Tiger Reserve.
Varanasi Wins Second Prize in Watershed Development
Varanasi district received second prize for Watershed Development Component-PMKSY at national level, recognized for land and water conservation work and beneficiary success stories.
EPS Rejects OPS's Return to AIADMK, Expulsion Final
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has categorically rejected expelled leader O Panneerselvam's appeal for reinduction, stating the expulsion was a collective decision of the party's general council and is final.
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