NEW DELHI – July 22, 2025 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned the criminal defamation case filed against Congress leader Shashi Tharoor over his controversial “scorpion sitting on a Shivling” remark targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud, heading the bench, expressed that the court had more pressing matters…
WASHINGTON D.C– July 23, 2025 – The United States, under the Trump administration, has announced its decision to once again withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), marking the third time in history the U.S. has exited the agency and the second under a Trump presidency. The move, which is slated…
Adinath Deep within the Amazonian borderlands of southeastern Peru and northwestern Brazil, where the dense rainforest defies GPS signals and satellite imaging, a people live without roads, without metal, and without contact with the outside world. They are the Mashco Piro—the largest known uncontacted Indigenous group on Earth. Their story is not one of isolation…
New Delhi, July 22, 2025 – India is confronting a rapidly escalating cancer burden, with projections indicating a significant increase in cases by 2025. While the nation has witnessed remarkable strides in cancer treatment and research, the sheer scale of the challenge, coupled with disparities in healthcare access, continues to demand urgent attention. Medical scientists…
QUETTA, Balochistan, Pakistan – A shocking incident near Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, has ignited widespread outrage across Pakistan, following the brutal murder of a man and woman allegedly on the orders of a tribal court for engaging in an extramarital affair. The victims were reportedly shot multiple times – the woman seven times…
RAIPUR, Chhattisgarh, July 22, 2025 – Arunachal Pradesh’s kickboxing contingent showcased exceptional skill and determination at the Wako India Seniors & Masters National Kickboxing Championship 2025, securing an impressive haul of 12 medals. The championship, held in Raipur from July 16 to 20, saw the team clinch three gold, three silver, and six bronze medals,…
SHILLONG/TURA, Meghalaya:Captain Williamson Sangma State University (CWSSU), Meghalaya’s first state-run university, has commenced the application process for its postgraduate (PG) programmes for the upcoming academic session 2025-26. Officials announced on Tuesday that prospective students can now apply for a diverse range of courses offered across the university’s Tura and Shillong campuses. Registrar A Ch Marak…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, effective immediately. Dhankhar, who assumed office in August 2022, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing health reasons and the need to follow medical advice. In his resignation letter submitted under Article 67(a) of the Constitution, Dhankhar stated, “To prioritise health care…
OMAHA, NEBRASKA – Nikko Jenkins, the American spree killer who captivated and disturbed international audiences with his claims of acting under the command of an ancient Egyptian god, remains on death row in Nebraska for the 2013 murders of four individuals. Jenkins’ case continues to highlight the complex intersection of extreme violence, alleged mental illness,…
New Delhi, India – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated preparations for the election of a new Vice President following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar, who took office in August 2022, submitted his resignation on Monday night, citing health concerns and the need to prioritize medical advice. In his resignation letter addressed…
