Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold at Commonwealth Games 2026 in weightlifting
Indian weightlifting star Mirabai Chanu delivered another memorable performance by winning India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Competing in the women’s 48kg category, Chanu dominated the event from the beginning and created history by claiming her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal, further cementing her status as one of India’s […]
Sooryavanshi maturity has ‘skyrocketed’ in six months – Laxman
India’s interim head coach VVS Laxman has praised teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the 15-year-old’s maturity, understanding of the game, and ability to perform under pressure have improved dramatically over the past six months. Laxman’s remarks came after India completed a 3-0 T20I series sweep over Zimbabwe, with Sooryavanshi playing a starring role throughout […]
Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre accepts demands
fter more than a month of nationwide demonstrations, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) officially announced the withdrawal of its protest on 25 July 2026. The decision came after several rounds of discussions with representatives of the Central Government and the government’s assurance that the protesters’ principal demands would be addressed. Background of the Protest The […]
India’s Education minister resigns after weeks of cockroach protest
India’s Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on 25 July 2026 following weeks of nationwide student-led demonstrations over alleged irregularities in competitive entrance examinations, particularly the NEET-UG exam. The resignation came after sustained public pressure, making it one of the most significant political developments linked to education in recent years. What Triggered the Protests? The […]
India at Commonwealth Games 2026: Live updates from Glasgow CWG
India Begins Commonwealth Games 2026 Campaign in Glasgow India’s campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, is underway, with athletes competing across multiple disciplines including boxing, swimming, gymnastics, para swimming, para powerlifting, and lawn bowls. Day 2 of the Games offers India’s first major opportunities to add to its medal tally as several […]
India ‘cockroach’ activist Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike as protests spread
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike on 24 July 2026, saying he took the decision after receiving assurances from the government and because he wanted to prevent the possibility of violence as protests continued to spread across the country. Why was Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike? Wangchuk began his indefinite fast on […]
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 […]
Hyderabad cab driver arrested for allegedly raping cabin crew member
A Hyderabad-based cab driver has been arrested for allegedly raping a cabin crew member after reportedly offering her a ride home from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The incident has raised concerns about passenger safety and the misuse of ride services. Incident Details According to police, the incident occurred after the woman, who works as a […]
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 […]