The national capital and surrounding NCR region awakened to a thick blanket of smog and unprecedented air quality levels today, as the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed the 400 mark in several monitoring stations placing the city firmly in the “severe” category. What the Data Shows According...
While several southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, have declared school holidays due to the impact of Cyclone Montha and continuous rainfall, Telangana has not announced any statewide school closure as of now. Despite rainfall in several regions and warnings i...
The tragic fire that engulfed a sleeper bus on its way from Hyderabad to Bengaluru near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district claimed nearly 20 lives and has now been subject to a detailed investigation. Authorities have released crucial findings explaining how a series of avoidable fact...
In a devastating incident early Friday morning, a private bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru caught fire after colliding with a motorcycle near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district. At least 20 passengers lost their lives, while several others sustained serious injuries. What Ha...
In a significant boost to India’s defence modernization drive, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals valued at around ₹79,000 crore (approximately USD 9 billion) for the three services. This decision mar...
A major investigation into electoral roll manipulation has uncovered troubling findings in the Aland assembly seat of Kalaburagi district. According to the state’s Special Investigation Team (SIT), a data centre operation allegedly paid ₹ 80 for each fraudulent application submitted to del...
As the Festival of Lights envelops our homes and hearts, we wish every citizen a joyous and peaceful celebration. In preparation for the upcoming Diwali, the government and civic agencies have put in place several arrangements to ensure your safety, health and well being. At the same time,...
What Is the UMEED Portal? UMEED stands for Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency & Development. It was launched under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, aiming to digitally register and manage all Waqf properties in India. The initiative is part of the government’s effort to br...
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing on October 28 to consider petitions, including one filed by AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, seeking an extension of time for the mandatory registration of all Waqf properties under the government’s UMEED portal. Background & Legal Contex...
Senior IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar (2001 batch) tragically died by suicide on October 7 at his residence in Chandigarh. The incident has shocked the nation and sparked outrage, following allegations of prolonged caste based harassment and workplace bias, which the officer detailed in a leng...
