President's rule has been imposed in Manipur, as announced by the ministry of home affairs. This decision follows the recent resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh, who had submitted his resignation to the state's governor.
Related news
Ram Gopal Varma, facing financial difficulties and court trials, has been sentenced to three months in jail by the Mumbai Magistrate court. This stems from a 2018 cheque bounce case involving the film 'Shree'. Additionally, Varma is mandated to compensate the complainant Rs 3.72 lakh, and a non-bailable warrant has been issued for his arrest.
Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of plotting to use the Maha Kumbh to promote Yogi Adityanath as a Prime Ministerial candidate and fostering societal division. This accusation follows BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's controversial remarks criticizing the Supreme Court, which the BJP has distanced itself from, emphasizing they were Dubey's personal views.
Vande Bharat sleeper train completed its trial run between Mumbai Central and Ahmedabad, achieving a peak speed of 180 kmph during multiple trials. The 16-coach train includes AC-3, AC-2, and First AC coaches with advanced features and safety compliance. Certification by RDSO is pending, and final deployment decisions will follow.
The SCG Test had a dramatic moment when India’s Virat Kohli was ruled not out after a controversial umpiring decision on his very first delivery. The decision saw Kohli survive a potential dismissal, easing tensions in the Indian dressing room, with Rohit Sharma visibly relieved. Rohit scored 31 runs in five innings across three Tests.
Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has backed Rohit Sharma to use his experience to overcome his current rough patch ahead of the final Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Sydney. Despite Rohit's dipping form and bleak statistics in 2024, Pathan remains confident in his ability to turn things around and highlights his crucial role in the team.
US President Donald Trump confirmed the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, to India. Rana, linked to conspirator David Coleman Headley, challenged the decision in US courts, but the US Supreme Court denied his final petition, allowing his extradition where he will face justice in India.
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has criticized the Supreme Court's directive setting a timeline for the President to decide on bills, arguing it undermines the constitutional role of the office. He questioned the judiciary's authority to issue such directives, emphasizing the President's immunity from prosecution.
PM Modi urged the auto industry to focus on eco-friendly mobility through EVs, hydrogen fuel cells, and biofuels while highlighting the role of the middle class and youth in driving car sales. At the Bharat Mobility Global Expo, he emphasized manufacturing in India for both domestic use and export, with the aim to reduce fossil fuel imports and promote sustainability.
Indiscipline at Jadavpur University must not spread across Bengal campuses, warns Calcutta High Court. The court ordered the registration of an FIR based on a student's complaint after education minister Baratiya Basu faced violence at the university. The government is urged to act as a guardian for students.
The NCW criticized the Tamil Nadu police for negligence following the sexual assault of a 19-year-old Anna University student by a habitual offender. The commission called for stricter punitive measures and protections for the victim, while university authorities promised improved campus security amidst political backlash.