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Give Muslims alternative site for namaz: Supreme Court to Dhar administration

The Supreme Court will hear challenges to a Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling on the Bhojshala complex. It declined to stay the order which declared the site a temple. Muslim petitioners argued the ruling ignored historical evidence and existing arrangements. The court directed authorities to find an alternative space for Friday prayers. Structural changes to

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Passport just a document to regulate departure of citizens from India: MEA

The MEA clarified passport issuance follows the Passports Act, 1967. This document regulates departure of Indian citizens from India. Official sources state a passport is not a determinant of citizenship. Less than eight percent of Indians currently hold a passport. This clarification follows recent government official remarks on the travel document.

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Air India crash: Draft final report on Ahmedabad tragedy will be ready only by October, AAIB tells Supreme Court

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau informed the Supreme Court about the inquiry timeline. The complex investigation into the Air India crash is expected to conclude soon. Analysis activities will be completed within six weeks, subject to external factors. A draft final report is anticipated by October 2026 for review. This timeline aligns with international practices

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Vietnam boat survivor: Captain jumped, so did I

A survivor described the sudden Vietnam boat tragedy where the captain jumped overboard. He explained that only those who followed him into the water managed to escape. The closed boat prevented rear passengers from exiting, leading to their demise. He lost a childhood friend in the unfortunate incident. Improved island medical access could have saved

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Need to relook if English can be considered an indigenous language: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court questioned English’s indigenous status while refusing to halt the CBSE’s three-language scheme. This policy aims to promote Hindi and regional languages, aligning with constitutional goals. Petitioners argued against the scheme due to teacher and infrastructure challenges. They also noted limited availability of books on the NCERT website. The Centre and CBSE will

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Hydel project near China border gets green clearance

An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh. It will boost renewable energy generation and cost an estimated Rs 11,835 crore. The project proponent will provide compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families. Further forest clearance is now required for this

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‘Fake Silver’ row: Jammu court summons IO, seeks records

A Jammu court has ordered a crime branch officer to appear with case records. This follows objections raised over the agency’s handling of a complaint. The case involves alleged fake silver offerings worth Rs 500 crore at Vaishno Devi shrine. Officials discovered the offerings contained minimal actual silver and toxic cadmium. An advocate filed a

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12 Gurgaon bikers, UP SUV driver fined Rs 1.7 lakh for off-roading in Ladakh’s protected areas

Twelve bikers from Gurgaon faced fines totaling Rs 1.2 lakh for off-roading near Tso Moriri. An SUV driver from Uttar Pradesh was also fined Rs 50,000 for a similar violation. These actions follow recent penalties against tourists for illegal incursions into protected areas. Wildlife officials are continuing their crackdown on off-roading in sensitive ecological zones.

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Jammu and Kashmir: CCTVs capture terror suspects, sparks search operation in Rajouri

Security forces initiated extensive searches in Rajouri’s Thanamandi region after CCTV footage showed two terror suspects. These operations are part of an ongoing combing effort in the forested areas for elusive militants. Meanwhile, a drone was discovered by a local resident in Samba district’s agricultural fields. The recovered drone was promptly seized by security personnel

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NIA court issues non-bailable warrant for Hafiz Saeed; calls for crackdown on terror financing and networks

An NIA court has issued a non-bailable warrant for Hafiz Saeed. This action stems from the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack. The attack tragically resulted in the deaths of twenty-six innocent people. Saeed, the Lashkar-e-Taiba founder, is considered the mastermind of this conspiracy. Further legal proceedings will now commence against the accused individual.

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