New Delhi witnessed a crucial Supreme Court intervention in the Bhojshala controversy, greenlighting Saraswati puja on Vasant Panchami alongside Friday namaz at the Dhar site. Delivered by a three-judge bench led by CJI DY Chandrachud, the order sets clear timelines and segregations to ensure smooth conduct. Hindu Front for Justice had petitioned to bar namaz, arguing the full-day puja from sunrise to sunset holds profound significance, potentially disrupted by other activities. Senior advocate Salman Khurshid, for the mosque committee, countered with historical precedents of shared observances on similar dates. Rejecting exclusive claims, the apex court mandated namaz between 1-3 PM…
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As Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana celebrates 11 years, it remains a cornerstone of financial planning for Indian families. This Thursday’s milestone underscores its role in fostering girl child welfare through secure, high-yield savings. Kicking off in 2015 alongside ‘Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child,’ SSY has amassed deposits exceeding ₹3.33 lakh crore by late 2025, with 4.53 crore accounts signaling massive adoption. Boasting an attractive 8.2% interest rate, compounded quarterly effectively through monthly calculations, the scheme offers unmatched safety under government guarantee. It’s designed primarily to cover education and marriage expenses, empowering girls towards economic independence. Eligibility is straightforward:…
It’s been over a decade since Prime Minister Narendra Modi ignited ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’ on January 22, 2015, turning it from a Gujarat blueprint into India’s most impactful social campaign. This 11-year milestone highlights how targeted interventions can rewrite the story of girls’ education nationwide. Flashback to 2001: Modi assumes office as Gujarat CM amid a crisis. Female literacy at 57.80%, dropout rates at 38.92%, and basic facilities like girls’ toilets absent in 42,000 schools. His response? Launch ‘Kanya Kelavni’ for awareness and ‘Shala Praveshotsav’ for mass enrollments, focusing first on changing parental attitudes. The execution was hands-on and…
The ghost of the 2000 Red Fort attack returns to haunt Indian courts as the Supreme Court sends a notice to Delhi Police on terrorist Mohammad Arif alias Ashfaq’s curative petition. Despite earlier rejections of his review and curative pleas, a new judicial precedent has breathed life into his challenge against the death penalty. Ashfaq, a dreaded Lashkar-e-Taiba member from Pakistan, was handed capital punishment by the apex court in 2011 for orchestrating the deadly assault. His subsequent mercy petition to the President also fell flat. That fateful night of December 22, 2000, saw LeT gunmen infiltrate the historic Red…
Delhi’s Bhalswa Dairy area witnessed a gruesome road mishap on Wednesday night, claiming the lives of two 28-year-old men in a brutal truck-motorcycle smash. The incident has sparked outrage over road safety lapses in the national capital. At approximately 11:50 PM, near Gurjar Chowk, a truck rammed into a black motorcycle, hurling its riders onto the pavement in pools of blood. Responding officers from Bhalswa Dairy station discovered the wreckage and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital, where they succumbed to their injuries. Azad Bharati, employed at a Mukundpur medical store, and Deepesh, a taxi operator from the same…
In a landmark move towards universal healthcare, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is set to launch the Chief Minister Health Insurance Yojana today in Mohali. The event will see the presence of AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, underscoring the party’s commitment to welfare promises. This scheme is poised to be Punjab’s largest health initiative yet, targeting comprehensive coverage for all residents. Families across the state will gain access to up to Rs 10 lakh in free medical treatment annually. Health cards, distributed free via simple documentation like Aadhaar and voter ID, will facilitate cashless care at government facilities and more than…
Tamil Nadu’s political arena heated up Thursday as BJP demanded Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin step down, citing a Madras High Court order that dismissed an FIR against their IT cell head Amit Malviya. The decision underscores Stalin’s alleged disrespect toward Hindu beliefs, reigniting a firestorm from his past statements. Spokesperson ANS Prasad described the verdict as a damning exposure of Stalin’s unsuitability for office. He pointed to Stalin’s 2023 conference speech equating Sanatan Dharma with deadly infections – malaria, dengue, COVID – and urging its abolition, which BJP says deeply hurt millions of devotees. On January 20, the Madurai Bench,…
Zoya Afroz’s transformation from child artist to leading lady in Netflix’s thriller ‘Tasakri’ is the stuff of inspiration. The series, now a global sensation, showcases her as Priya, an air hostess entangled in a high-stakes smuggling ring, earning rave reviews for her nuanced performance. Her career kicked off young with Suraj Barjatya’s family saga ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’, followed by stints under Ramesh Sippy and Rohan Sippy. Films like ‘Kuch Na Kaho’ and modeling gigs paved the way, culminating in her Miss India win and international representation. Yet, acting remained her true calling. “The industry immersion from a tender age…
In a significant diplomatic stride, Jharkhand’s Chief Minister Hemant Soren landed in London late on Wednesday, kicking off a high-profile UK tour. The arrival was celebrated enthusiastically by local Jharkhand scholars and the Indian community, who rolled out the red carpet for the visiting leader. Fresh from engaging global giants at Davos’ World Economic Forum, where his team extended invitations for investments back home, Soren was visibly moved by the reception. Posting visuals online, he wrote about feeling ‘overwhelmed and rendered speechless’ by the love shown, thanking everyone with a heartfelt ‘Johaar.’ His wife, Kalpana Soren, who is also an…
Davos, the epicenter of global elite gatherings, witnessed U.S. President Donald Trump’s trademark humor amid marathon discussions at the World Economic Forum 2026. After grueling meetings on everything from geopolitics to economics, Trump took the stage at a business leaders’ reception, transforming tension into triumph with his jokes. Waving his speech notes, Trump declared, ‘This beautiful speech—last thing we need is to hear it again and waste time.’ Laughter filled the hall instantly. He then riffed on the star-studded crowd boosting ticket sales unprecedentedly, linking it to names like ‘Johnny’ and his own presence. Teasing his aides, Trump highlighted the…