Month: May 2025

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday frowned upon the rampant abuse of freedom of speech to make fun of physical disabilities of people and summoned comedian Samay Raina and four other 'influencers' after a PIL accused them of undermining the dignity of physically challenged people in their shows on online platforms.A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh, hearing the PIL by 'Cure SMA Foundation', ordered the Mumbai Police commissioner to serve notices on Raina, Vipul Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar aka Sonali Aditya Desai and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar and ensure that they are present before the apex court on the next date of hearing. "If they fail to appear, coercive steps will be taken," the bench warned.The bench said while Parliament and courts attempt to assimilate these sections of people in the social mainstream, […]

[ad_1] A small boat believed to be carrying migrants capsized off the coast of San Diego on Monday morning, leaving three people dead, four injured, and seven missing. The US Coast Guard responded promptly, deploying a helicopter and boat to search for the missing individuals.Among the affected individuals is an Indian family, with two children still unaccounted for, while the parents are receiving medical treatment at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla.The Consulate General of India in San Francisco has expressed their sorrow over the tragedy and is providing assistance to the family in coordination with local authorities.The incident occurred about 35 miles north of the Mexico border near Torrey Pines State Beach, shortly after sunrise. The boat, a panga—an open fishing vessel commonly used by smugglers—flipped in the ocean, according to US Coast Guard Petty Officer Chris Sappey. Authorities […]

[ad_1] SC allows DGP to oversee SIT in Badlapur death case NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday modified an order by Bombay high court to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) under Lakhmi Gautam, the joint commissioner of police, Mumbai, to probe allegations against policemen in the Badlapur 'fake' encounter case and directed Maharashtra's director general of police (DGP) to supervise the probe.Seeking modification of HC order, solicitor general Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state, told a bench of Justices Bela M Trivedi and P B Varale that the govt has no issue with the constitution of the SIT but submitted that it should be under the supervision of the DGP. Allowing the plea, the bench modified the high court's direction and said Maharashtra's DGP will constitute an SIT to probe allegations against five policemen for the custodial death of […]

[ad_1] Indian Army and Air Force soldiers demonstrate their combat skills during a drill on the Ganga Expressway highway between Prayagraj and Meerut, in Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, India. (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Amid indications of an imminent confrontation with Pakistan, home ministry on Monday asked all states and UTs to conduct drills across 244 categorised civil defence districts, including those identified as vulnerable to various threats, on Wednesday.The purpose of the exercise, which is bound to bring back memories of full-scale wars - with China in 1962 and Pakistan in '65 and '71 - is to test and enhance the preparedness of the civil defence machinery against any attack.No exercise of this scale was undertaken even during Operation Vijay launched to successfully evict Pakistani intruders in Kargil in 1999 or, after that, in 2001 when a war […]

[ad_1] Kiara Advani made a breathtaking debut at the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” showcasing Indian excellence on fashion’s biggest global stage. In a historic moment, she became the first Indian actress to grace the Met Gala carpet with her baby bump, adding depth and symbolism to an already iconic appearance. Draped in a custom couture creation by renowned Indian designer Gaurav Gupta, Kiara’s look celebrated both her cultural roots and her personal evolution.Expecting her first child, Kiara brought an ethereal presence to the red carpet, radiating grace, strength, and a glowing embrace of motherhood. Her ensemble, titled Bravehearts, was more than fashion—it was a tribute to femininity, lineage, and transformation. Crafted with sculptural precision, the gown featured an antique gold breastplate adorned with ghungroos and crystals. Two symbolic forms—Mother Heart and Baby Heart—were linked by a […]

[ad_1] Agreeing with PM Narendra Modi on the need for an “uncompromising” fight against terrorism, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with PM Narendra Modi stressed that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terrorist attack and their supporters must be brought to justice.Putin, who had written to Modi on the day of the attack (April 22) expressing hope the perpetrators will get deserved punishment, strongly condemned the massacre in remarks seen as a strong endorsement of India’s position, at a time the Indian government is considering military options to defang the threat of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.Putin’s remarks also came in the middle of calls by the West and India’s important Gulf partners for de-escalation and restraint. Russia’s own foreign minister Sergey Lavrov spoke to counterpart S Jaishankar last week and urged India to resolve “disagreements” diplomatically and politically, […]

[ad_1] The Trump administration has announced that Harvard University will be barred from receiving any new federal research grants until it complies with a set of demands laid out by the White House. The move escalates a months-long standoff between the administration and the Ivy League institution, amid accusations that Harvard has failed in its responsibilities regarding antisemitism, academic standards, and campus management.In a letter to Harvard President Alan Garber, Education Secretary Linda McMahon accused the university of “consistent violations of its legal duties” and declared that the institution will no longer be eligible for publicly funded research. “Harvard has made a mockery of this country’s higher education system,” McMahon wrote, citing the school’s handling of protests, foreign student admissions, and diversity initiatives as key concerns.The action does not affect student financial aid or federal loan programmes, but it could […]