In an unprecedented move, CJI Sanjiv Khanna's week-long absence for an SCO conference in China has raised eyebrows among fellow Chief Justices, contrasting with past practices. Upon his return, he faces crucial decisions before his retirement on May 13, including the Waqf Act amendment and the case involving Justice Yashwant Varma.
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Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin once again criticizes the BJP-led central government over its language policies in the National Education Policy 2020. Stalin accuses BJP leaders of treating Tamil Nadu as second-class citizens and questions their commitment to the Tamil language, demanding linguistic equality and the removal of Hindi imposition.
Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has been granted anticipatory bail by the Madras High Court due to threats and fears of arrest over remarks made in a comedy show. The court acknowledged Kamra's inability to seek bail in Maharashtra, given the threats to his life from ruling party members.
Sunil Yadav, an alleged international drug smuggler, was killed by Lawrence Bishnoi's shooters in California as claimed by Goldy Brar and Rohit Godara. Yadav was accused of collaborating with the Punjab Police and implicated in the drug trade. He had fled to the USA using a fake passport.
TOI Medithon Part 2 focuses on heart health awareness, covering prevention, youth-related risks, women's unique concerns, and disease management. Expert cardiologists from across India will lead sessions, offering insights into maintaining healthy metrics, lifestyle changes, and addressing gender-specific heart issues. The event aims to empower individuals with knowledge and practical strategies for a healthier heart.
Ten people, mostly teenagers, were injured in Queens, New York, as men fired over 30 shots into a crowd outside Amazura nightclub. Police are searching for a light-colored sedan linked to the attack. The victims, aged 16 to 20, are expected to recover. No suspects have been identified.
In the hours after the Pahalgam massacre, where 26 people were executed by Pakistan-backed terrorists, the world followed its usual script—India condemned, Pakistan denied, and the West euphemised. But this time, something changed. The sharpest response didn’t come from New Delhi or Washington—it came from ordinary Pakistanis, who didn’t defend the state but ridiculed it. On social media, they didn’t rage against India. They mocked their own power cuts, fuel shortages, and economic collapse. In... Expand
Amid controversy surrounding claims of a temple beneath Ajmer Sharif dargah, PM Modi handed over a 'chadar' to be offered at the dargah during Urs in a gesture showing respect for spiritual heritage. A Rajasthan court accepted a petition to survey these claims, while SC imposed a stay on similar suits.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced increased funding for the education sector, focusing on improving rural broadband connectivity and expanding infrastructure for IITs. Over the next five years, five newer IITs will accommodate 6,500 more students, and 10,000 technology research fellowships will be provided. The education ministry’s budget is set at Rs 1.