Ward 45 in Sushilpura faces a health crisis as sewage contaminates drinking water, sickening over 1,000 residents, particularly children and the elderly. Damaged sewer lines during road work are blamed. Residents report severe stomach issues and fever, with many struggling to access clean water. Officials have promised repairs and water tankers, but relief remains elusive
To alleviate the burden of soaring input costs on various industries, the government has enacted a three-month suspension of customs duties on 40 key petrochemical products. This initiative is focused on providing support to sectors including plastics, packaging, and textiles.
India’s defence exports have soared to an unprecedented Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, a remarkable 62.7% surge. This achievement underscores growing global confidence in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities. Major exports include missile systems, artillery, and aircraft, reaching over 80 countries, solidifying India’s position as a significant global defence exporter.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has overturned the acquittal of former legislator Amit Jogi in the 23-year-old murder case of NCP leader Ram Avatar Jaggi. The court found Jogi guilty and ordered him to surrender within three weeks. This verdict comes after the CBI appealed Jogi’s earlier acquittal by a trial court due to alleged lack
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh firmly addressed the situation with Pakistan, asserting that any further provocations would prompt a reaction that would be both ‘unprecedented and decisive.’ He shared that Operation Sindoor brought India mere moments away from a significant sea strike, effectively incapacitating Pakistan’s terror apparatus in a swift 22 minutes after the attack in
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla celebrated the Artemis II Moon mission launch, drawing parallels to his own experiences at Kennedy Space Center. He highlighted the historic significance of the launch pad, echoing Neil Armstrong’s legacy. Shukla expressed pride in witnessing the astronauts’ journey, underscoring India’s growing collaboration with NASA through the Artemis Accords and its independent
Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha accused the government of political manoeuvring by proposing amendments to the women’s reservation law, alleging it’s timed for the upcoming assembly elections. The government defended its right to decide legislative timing, emphasising a commitment to women’s empowerment and dismissing election-related motives. A heated exchange ensued over the implementation timeline.
The Supreme Court expressed grave concern over an attack on judicial officers in West Bengal’s Malda, citing a breakdown in law and order. The apex court has issued show-cause notices to top state officials and ordered central forces for officer protection. A central agency will investigate the ‘deliberate and calculated’ attempt to obstruct justice.
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are calling the collapse of a Rs 67-crore bridge ‘minor,’ bizarrely attributing it to divine intervention and refusing any investigation. Even with repair costs soaring past Rs 38 crore, critics suspect the administration is protecting the contractors responsible for the shoddy construction.
J&K’s State Investigating Agency has charged Sabar Hussain from Poonch for aiding terrorists responsible for the brutal killing of a government employee in Rajouri two years ago. Hussain allegedly provided shelter and support to Lashkar-e-Taiba/TRF militants involved in the fatal attack on Mohammed Razaq. Prima facie, offences under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act are established.
