Supreme Court may step in if closure of metro stations persists, says CJI
The headline “Supreme Court may step in if closure of metro stations persists, says CJI” refers to remarks made by the Chief Justice of India during a court hearing about the repeated closure of metro stations in parts of Delhi, particularly around protest sites and public gatherings. The Chief Justice of India indicated that the […]
Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations due to ‘security reasons’
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) temporarily closed 16 metro stations across the national capital due to heightened security measures following large-scale protests and concerns over public safety. Authorities said the decision was taken as a precaution to maintain law and order in sensitive areas of the city. Why Were the Metro Stations Closed? According […]
India’s Cockroach movement protesters show no sign of backing down
India’s youth-led “Cockroach” protest movement continues to show little sign of backing down despite police action and political pressure. The movement, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has grown into one of the country’s largest youth-led protest campaigns in recent years. Why did the protests begin? The demonstrations were initially triggered by widespread anger […]
PM Modi flags off India’s first hydrogen-powered train from Haryana’s Jind
Continue Reading Jind, Haryana: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated India’s first hydrogen-powered train, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition towards clean and sustainable transportation. The train was flagged off from Jind railway station and will operate on the Jind–Sonipat route, making India one of the few countries in the world to […]
Two Die as Lakhs Throng Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on 16 July 2026, when two devotees lost their lives and at least 78 others were injured following a crowd surge during one of India’s largest religious festivals. The accident occurred as lakhs of pilgrims gathered to witness the grand procession of Lord […]
Sonam Wangchuk Should Be Education Minister”says Arvind Kejriwal
On 16 July 2026, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal publicly stated that education reformer and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk should be appointed as India’s Education Minister, replacing the current Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan. Kejriwal made this statement while addressing supporters at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where Wangchuk was observing an […]
SC ready for hearing in Bhojshala dispute, urges patience
The Supreme Court has indicated that it is prepared to hear the long-running Bhojshala–Kamal Maula dispute in detail and has urged all parties to remain patient while the legal process continues. The court stressed that the sensitive matter requires a fair and careful examination because it involves competing religious claims, historical evidence, archaeological findings, and […]
Vietnam boat tragedy: families lose sole breadwinners in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai
A tragic speedboat accident near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island has left several Indian families devastated, including households in Tamil Nadu’s Vellore and Tiruvannamalai districts. For some of these families, the tragedy is not only the loss of a loved one but also the loss of the person who provided their main source of financial support. […]
E20 fuel may lead to 3-5% mileage hit in ‘some’ vehicles, Govt. admits as it defends blending
New Delhi, July 10, 2026: The Central government has acknowledged that the use of E20 petrol may reduce fuel efficiency by approximately 3–5% in certain vehicles. However, it defended India’s ethanol-blending programme, stating that its broader environmental, economic and energy-security benefits outweigh the relatively small decline in mileage. E20 is a fuel mixture containing 20% […]
Bengaluru Man Says Wife Offered Gold To Attackers To Stop. But They Didn’t
Bengaluru: A disturbing road-rage incident on the Bengaluru–Mysuru Expressway has raised serious concerns about highway safety after a group of men allegedly attacked a Bengaluru resident and his family. The victim said his wife pleaded with the attackers and even offered them her gold jewellery in exchange for allowing the family to leave, but the […]