Jun 19, 2026
"साला मैं तो साहब बन गया": As activist Vijay Kumbhar exposes quota fraud, a sweeping DoPT probe into serving bureaucrats like IAS Ravi Kumar Sihag reveals how affluent UPSC aspirants exploit the loopholes of India's EWS reservation quota
On any humid afternoon in New Delhi’s Old Rajinder Nagar, the ambient soundtrack is a mix of generator hums, the rustle of photocopied study materials, and the intense discussions of civil service aspirants gathered near tea stalls. This neighborhood is the epicenter of India’s coaching-industrial complex, a multi-million-dollar ecosystem designed to prepare candidates for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination. Here, success is measured in fractions of a percent, and the cost of entry is remarkably high.
Jun 18, 2026
"कोई हमदम न रहा, कोई सहारा न रहा": Sanjay Raut tracks imaginary crores to Rajasthan while six runaway UBT MPs enjoy high-security vacations, proving Uddhav Thackeray’s empty threats and strict party whips are now Maharashtra’s favorite political joke
MUMBAI — It appears that managing a political party in Maharashtra is increasingly resembling a game of musical chairs, except the chairs are chartered flights and the music is the rustle of multi-crore bundles. In the latest dramatic turn of events, the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) faction is facing another existential headache.
Party strongman and professional fire-breather Sanjay Raut has thrown open a fresh chest of explosive allegations. On Thursday, Raut claimed that his party’s dissident Lok Sabha Members of Parliament (MPs) were handed a lavish parting gift—an additional Rs 1…
Jun 18, 2026
"यार है तू मेरा": At the G7 Summit in France, President Trump went all out to win back Prime Minister Modi and mend fractured Indo-US ties after a tragic military strike, vowing the United States will fiercely defend India under his rule
On Wednesday, June 17, US President Donald Trump showered praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and offered an extraordinary security assurance to India during a joint press interaction on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, in what appeared to be a concerted effort to reaffirm ties after a period of rare turbulence in Indo-US relations.
Jun 18, 2026
"येशु की बल्ले-बल्ले": Madras High Court halted a mega church construction near a century-old Hindu temple on a Kalapatti public road, as Justice Swaminathan cited mass conversion fears and communal sensitivity in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
The Madras High Court has intervened to halt the construction of a major church structure located near a historic, century-old Mariamman Temple on Kalapatti Main Road in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. A Division Bench comprising Justice G.R. Swaminathan and Justice V. Lakshminarayanan issued the interim injunction. This judicial order directly responds to a writ petition submitted by Balasubramaniyam, a local resident of the Kalapatti neighborhood, who challenged previous administrative clearances granted by the District Collector and the Revenue Divisional Officer (RDO).
Jun 18, 2026
"गुस्ताख़-ए-नबी की एक सज़ा": A massive police probe has been launched after a shocking viral video exposed students dancing with swords to a radical song at a Congress leader's school in Jalna, displaying images of terrorist Mumtaz Qadri
An annual function at the Kids World English School, located in the Partur town of Maharashtra's Jalna district, has become the center of a major controversy. The issue erupted after a video recorded during the event was shared widely and went viral across various social media platforms. The footage captures school children performing on stage with dummy swords while a Pakistani song titled “Gustakh-e-Nabi Ki Ek Saja” plays in the background. In addition to the performance, several social media users pointed out that an image displayed on the background screen strongly resembles the Pakistani…
Jun 18, 2026
While three misleading narratives distort the Ayodhya Ram Mandir case, an independent SIT probe backed by the Trust guarantees complete transparency to secure the sacred offerings in Uttar Pradesh
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya is not merely a temple. For millions of Hindus across the world, it is the culmination of a centuries-long civilisational struggle, legal battle, and social movement that finally culminated in the consecration of Ram Lalla in January 2024. This monumental event marked the dawn of a new era of faith, drawing historic numbers of visitors to the holy site.
Jun 17, 2026
"सब हिन्दू हत्यारे और बलात्कारी हैं": Branding Hindu homes as nests for murderers and sacred chants as hooliganism Apoorvanand triggers fierce outrage for vilifying a whole society painting Muslims as permanent victims & peddling false claims on Hinduism
In a recent broadcast hosted on the digital news channel Satya Hindi, a panel discussion titled “Baat Bolegi” featured media commentator Mukesh Kumar alongside self-styled academic Apoorvanand. The exchange quickly evolved into a sweeping critique of the majority faith in India, initiating what critics describe as an intense, communally charged campaign.
Jun 17, 2026
“A defining symbol of Harappan artistry”: The 4,500-year-old bronze Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro sparked an intense row after an NCERT textbook covered up her historic form, forcing the ministry to restore India’s iconic ancient artifact
A fresh row erupted after National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) textbook featured a modified version of the iconic “Dancing Girl” of Mohenjo-daro, which is among the most prominently recognised artefacts of the Indus Valley Civilisation. The picture appeared in the first chapter titled “History of Arts” of Madhurima, a recently released arts education textbook for Class 9. The bare torso of the figurine had been covered.
Jun 17, 2026
"When trust breaks, merit becomes the victim": As NTA blocked Telegram to halt massive exam frauds, a cyber-theft arrest in Bihar and critical flaws exposed by an ethical hacker in Dubai shook the confidence of 22 lakh NEET students across India
Just days before the high-stakes National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination scheduled for 21st June, the Central government took an unprecedented step that immediately sparked nationwide debate. Acting on a direct request from the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Centre temporarily blocked access to the instant messaging platform Telegram across India until 22nd June. This administrative intervention was aimed at preventing coordinated cheating rackets from exploiting the platform to spread fake question papers and scam anxious NEET candidates.