News Archive

On 4th August (local time), Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, issued a statement condemning the violence that erupted across the country, creating chaos. He said, “I utterly condemn the far-right thuggery we have seen this weekend,” blaming the protesting groups and individuals against immigrants for the violence. He made it clear that those involved in the violence would face the full force of the law. However, there have been reports that the government’s action is going to be selective.

Approximately 10 days ago, on July 23rd, a chilling discovery was made near a canal in the New Town area of Kolkata. Local workers clearing the overgrown vegetation stumbled upon a horrifying sight—a body was found encased in a red trolley bag, abandoned and soaked in blood, according to the police.

In the midst of a sweltering summer in Paris, the latest edition of the Olympics is facing significant challenges related to the weather. The city is currently experiencing unusually high temperatures and humidity levels, making conditions difficult for athletes from around the globe. Despite these harsh weather conditions, it has been reported that the Olympics organizing committee did not provide air conditioning in the athletes' accommodations. This oversight has left many competitors struggling to find relief from the relentless heat.

In a stark aftermath of a tragic incident, days after three UPSC aspirants drowned in the flooded basement of Rau’s IAS Study Circle in Delhi, rival coaching centers have embarked on a controversial spree of poaching distraught students by offering 'free education' and monetary support for those affected by the tragedy.

In a landmark ruling on August 1st, the Allahabad High Court delivered a significant judgment in the ongoing Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Idgah Masjid dispute. The court declared that the 18 lawsuits filed by Hindu parties were indeed maintainable. This decision is a critical development, undermining the position of the Muslim side, which had hoped to see these claims dismissed based on various legal grounds.

In a surprising turn of events, Puja Khedkar, a former IAS trainee officer entangled in controversy, is reportedly missing and believed to have escaped to Dubai following the rejection of her anticipatory bail plea by a Delhi court last Thursday. This development has sparked a flurry of speculation regarding her current whereabouts.

The death toll from recent landslides in Kerala's Wayanad district has now risen to 148, according to a statement from the Kerala State Revenue Department released on Tuesday. However, a different tally provided by Brigadier Arjun Seagan, Commandant of the Para Regimental Training, indicates a slightly higher figure. "150 deaths have been recorded so far," Brigadier Seagan stated, adding that "around 200 to 250 individuals have been rescued."

In a deeply unsettling incident from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, a case has emerged involving the gang rape of a young minor girl. The accused, Moeed Khan, a leader of the Samajwadi Party, along with his servant, Raju Khan, are alleged to have committed the crime a few months prior. The situation took a grim turn when it was revealed that the assault was not only brutal but also recorded. The perpetrators filmed their atrocious act with the intent to blackmail the minor victim, leveraging the obscene video to continuously exploit her sexually for over two months.

In the early hours of Sunday, July 31st, a devastating fire erupted in Lone Mohalla in Mattan, Anantnag, resulting in the complete destruction of five houses owned by Kashmiri Pandits. The intensity of the blaze was such that it reduced these structures to ashes, prompting immediate action from local authorities.