The Delhi High Court issued a notice on a PIL seeking a dedicated body to monitor the safety of students in PGs and private hostels. The plea, filed by a student after the deadly Satya Niketan building collapse, demands a regulatory framework. The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from all concerned authorities on … Read more
Short sellers are sitting on an estimated $1.4 billion in paper gains this year, but a better-than-expected report could force some to cover, according to S3 Partners. Short interest has grown by about 55 million shares in a year, to more than 7% of available stock. Options trading implies an 8% one-day move after Thursday’s … Read more
Nimrat Kaur reveals she was offered ’10-15 projects’ playing a ‘trapped housewife’ after the global success of ‘The Lunchbox’. The actor says she fought ‘tooth and nail’ to avoid being typecast and deliberately held out for different roles. Actor Nimrat Kaur, known for her performances in ‘Airlift’, ‘Dasvi’, ‘Homeland’ and ‘The Family Man, rose to … Read more
A loud explosion-like sound was reported from the MRPL refinery in Mangaluru, with thick smoke rising from the premises. The blast was heard across nearby areas, including Jokatte and Surathkal, while the cause and casualty details remain unconfirmed. A loud explosion-like sound was reported from the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) refinery premises in … Read more
A flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv landed in Saudi Arabia after an emergency. A hijack was ruled out, with reports citing an altercation between pilots as the cause for the ‘unlawful interference’ signal that scrambled Israeli fighter jets. A flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv that declared an emergency during the … Read more
ECI officials clarified that the Declaration Form for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is no longer required. The decision was unanimous, though it comes amid opposition criticism and concerns raised by two Election Commissioners over the SIR exercise. For all States/UTs where Special Intensive Revision has been completed and where it is yet to start, … Read more
A Delhi court granted the CBI seven days to file a supplementary chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. The court, hearing arguments on framing charges against 13 accused, will next hear the matter on October 7. A Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday granted seven days to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to … Read more
SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged the UP BJP government has a ‘discriminatory attitude’, claiming the PDA communities face the most discrimination. His remarks came as the party’s candidates filed nominations for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. SP Chief Alleges Discrimination by BJP Govt in UP Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday alleged that the … Read more
Indian men’s compound archery team clinched gold at the Asian Games, beating China 238-237 in a thrilling final. Sahil Jadhav was the hero with a perfect score. This was the third gold for Indian compound archers at the event. Indian Men’s Team Clinches Gold in Thriller Indian mens’ compound archery made it three-out-of-three gold medals … Read more
India’s Zorawar light tank, designed for high-altitude warfare, is moving towards production for deployment in Ladakh. The 25-tonne tank is designed to operate in challenging terrain and can be transported two at a time by an IAF C-17 aircraft. At Nyoma in Ladakh, more than 4,200 metres above sea level, the air is so thin … Read more