Tensions and excitement grip Puducherry as assembly election nominations kick off. Defying the ongoing seat-sharing negotiations with Congress, DMK’s L. Sambath has thrown his hat into the ring for Mudaliarpet, signaling unwavering commitment to the seat. The filing took place at the Deputy District Collector’s office, highlighting DMK’s proactive approach. With alliance formalities yet to be sealed, this step positions the Dravidian party advantageously in what promises to be a nail-biting electoral fight. Experts interpret Sambath’s move as a tactical masterstroke. It locks in DMK’s dominance on winnable seats, pressuring allies during bargaining. Historical precedents show parties often announce candidates…
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Telangana reels from a trio of chilling crimes exposing the dark underbelly of family conflicts. The most sensational unfolded in Hanamkonda’s Kadipikonda village, where a damad allegedly torched his wife and sasu’s father in a fit of fury. Identified as Rajashri, 24, and Rajasekhar, 54, the victims perished in flames early Wednesday. Praveen, the prime suspect and Rajashri’s husband, is under police grill after relatives pointed fingers at him amid ongoing marital strife. Cops arrived swiftly, collected forensic clues, and autopsied the remains. The probe intensifies as Telangana grapples with parallel horrors. In Karimnagar, tragedy struck the family of SI…
In a bold escalation of its covert campaign against Iran, Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the death of Ismail Khatiib, the Islamic Republic’s intelligence minister, in a precision airstrike. The operation unfolded late Tuesday in the heart of Tehran, marking another high-profile hit in Israel’s series of targeted killings. Speaking at a security review meeting, Katz painted a picture of unrelenting pressure on Iran’s regime. ‘Expect big surprises today on all fronts,’ he declared, vowing to accelerate operations against Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon. The minister emphasized that Prime Minister Netanyahu has empowered the IDF to eliminate…
In a stark reflection of global geopolitical strains, the Indian rupee plummeted to an unprecedented 92.634 per US dollar on Wednesday, eclipsing its prior nadir of 92.4750. This was the first instance of the domestic currency breaching the 92.50 mark, signaling deepening economic pressures. Trading commenced at 92.402, already softer by 3 paise, before cascading lower amid heightened selling pressure. The session saw the pair touch 92.334 at its weakest and 92.643 at its peak, capturing the day’s turbulent swings. The catalyst? Simmering tensions in the Middle East, particularly Iran’s conflict, which has catapults oil prices over $100 a barrel.…
In a raw display of familial loyalty, actress Celina Jaitly took to Instagram to honor her brother Vikrant’s decision to cut off contact amid his prolonged detention abroad. Court proceedings confirmed Vikrant’s stance: no talks with his sister, only decisions with wife Charul. This development has left Celina grappling with shattered expectations. Posting a nostalgic image of the siblings, Celina detailed the timeline of tragedy. Their last call was August 23, 2024. Arrest followed swiftly on September 6, leading to covert holding until May 2025, then relocation to a Middle Eastern facility. There, for almost 18 months, he’s endured without…
Tensions boiled over in the Odisha Legislative Assembly Wednesday as BJD and Congress lawmakers unleashed a fierce protest against Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, calling for his resignation following the deadly blaze at SCB Medical College in Cuttack. The fire, which killed 12 people, has ignited widespread outrage over safety standards in public hospitals. Question time turned chaotic when opposition members, armed with protest banners, rushed the Speaker’s chair. Slogans rent the air, highlighting administrative failures that allowed the disaster. Speaker Surama Padhi repeatedly suspended sessions amid the melee. Undeterred, the protesters organized a mock funeral march inside the assembly…
In a bold policy shift, the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has barred non-Sanatanis from entering sacred sites including Kedarnath and Badrinath unless they file an affidavit pledging allegiance to Sanatan Dharma. This ensures only the devout gain access to these holy abodes nestled in the Himalayas. Chairman Hemant Dwivedi cited actress Sara Ali Khan as an example, recalling her bond with Kedarnath forged during her 2018 debut film shoot. ‘If Sara affirms her faith in writing, she’ll be welcome,’ he stated, signaling that genuine belief trumps mere tourism. Bollywood star and BJP parliamentarian Kangana Ranaut backed the rule during a Parliament…
For the third day running, India’s equity benchmarks ended on a high note Wednesday, driven by buying in technology and property stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex advanced 633 points or 0.83% to close at 76,704.13, not far from its day’s peak. NSE’s Nifty50 echoed the gains, up 196.65 points or 0.83% at 23,777.80. Intraday, Sensex swung from an opening of 76,367.55 to a high of 77,000.22, while Nifty moved between 23,632.90 and 23,862.25. Midcap and smallcap indices shone brighter, with gains of 2.02% and 1.67%, underscoring strength in smaller companies. Media stocks stole the show, surging 3.35%, with IT (2.78%)…
In the escalating row over biryani remnants tossed into the Ganga during an Iftar gathering, Samajwadi Party’s Abu Azmi has come out swinging against the arrests of Muslim youths involved. The Mumbai leader labeled the police action as unacceptable and driven by communal prejudice. ‘These boys committed no crime,’ Azmi told media on Wednesday. He accused detractors of exploiting the incident to demonize Muslims, amid what he sees as a national intolerance crisis. ‘The whole setup is after one community, aiming to wipe it out,’ he charged. Azmi painted a vivid picture of Iftar celebrations: families stepping out for sumptuous…
In a revelation that has shocked rights advocates, Pakistan has witnessed over 500 cases of minority girls being kidnapped and forcibly converted to Islam from 2021 to 2025. The Voice of Pakistan Minority (VOPM), a key advocate for vulnerable groups, compiled the harrowing data to urge immediate action. Breaking down the demographics, Hindu girls constitute 69% of the victims, followed by 31% Christians, and a handful from the Sikh community. These figures underscore the targeted persecution faced by those on society’s fringes, lacking the power to fight back. Perhaps most disturbing is the youth of the victims: over half are…