BJP Goa’s post on ISRO’s launch with PM Modi and a small national emblem below him caused a row. Congress leader Pawan Khera called it an ‘insult’ to the national symbol and demanded strict legal action against the party’s unit for the act. A BJP Goa’s post celebrating ISRO’s EOS-05 satellite launch with a graphic … Read more
The United Nations has endorsed the ‘Equal Earth’ map projection to replace the traditional Mercator map, which distorts the relative size of continents. Championed by Togo and the African Union, the ‘Correct the Map’ initiative aims to provide a more accurate representation of Africa’s true size. *Dr. Krishna Kishore The United Nations has endorsed a … Read more
The 80th edition of the World’s Longest National Open Water Swimming Competition, an 81-km race, was held in Murshidabad, West Bengal, with 27 participants. A 13-year-old participant from Maharashtra expressed excitement to compete. The 80th edition of the World’s Longest National Open Water Swimming Competition 2026 was held at 5 AM on Sunday from Ahiran … Read more
Shiv Sena office-bearers in Palghar are accused of attacking medical staff at Relief Hospital over a treatment bill for an injured ‘Govinda’. CCTV footage shows them threatening employees, assaulting a receptionist, and forcibly removing a patient, leading to a police complaint against 17 individuals, including prominent party members. In yet another example of Maharashtra political … Read more
Kashmiri diaspora in Manchester held a large protest against a visiting Pakistani minister, highlighting human rights violations in PoJK. They called for impartial investigations into killings, arrests, and the use of force against civilians. Kashmiri residents in Britain staged a large demonstration in Manchester after learning that Federal Minister Fazal Chaudhry was expected to attend … Read more
Pune resident Mohini Chavan shared her struggle with mental exhaustion after two weeks of working entirely from home on an Instagram reel on September 4, 2026. Her candid post, which received 298 likes, included a “salute” to permanent WFH employees, sparking a discussion about the challenges of remote work versus a hybrid model. Pune resident … Read more
Bengaluru Police have issued new rules for the 2026 Ganesha festival, making permissions mandatory and banning DJs in accordance with Supreme Court directions. Organisers must follow sound limits, submit volunteer lists and obtain route clearance. The festive buzz surrounding Ganesh Chaturthi has already begun across Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka, with preparations for the … Read more
The Gujarat Govt introduced a reform appointing Class-I officers as Member Secretaries in 4 non-tribal districts to speed up development for primitive tribal communities like Padhar and Siddi under a new scheme. Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, the Gujarat Government has introduced an important administrative reform to accelerate the social and economic … Read more
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh is on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia. He will meet Saudi ministers and the Indian community to discuss bilateral issues and strengthen the India-Saudi strategic partnership. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday to undertake an … Read more
Influencer Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo, 43, died from a pulmonary embolism caused by a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand, an inquest confirmed on September 5. The British-Nigerian businessman had 40 milliliters of hyaluronic acid injected, leading to fatal complications. Igho ‘Tiny’ Ubiribo, the popular influencer also known as Denisi or Ego, died in March. An inquest … Read more