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18 May

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Warns of ‘Zero Tolerance’ Against Violence After Kolkata Clashes

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiabulldozer action, Kolkata violence, Park Circus clashes, Suvendu Adhikari, Tiljala protest, West Bengal

Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday asserted that his government would adopt a “zero tolerance” policy against vandalism and violence carried out under the guise of religious slogans following violent protests in Kolkata’s Park Circus area.The warning came a day after demonstrations linked to recent bulldozer action in Tiljala turned violent in the minority-dominated locality, leading to clashes between protesters and security personnel.According to officials, protesters allegedly hurled stones at police personnel during the unrest, injuring several officers and damaging public property and vehicles. Police said the protests were linked to administrative action against illegal…

18 May

MS Dhoni Visits NSG Centre in Chennai, Showcases Marksmanship Amid IPL Return Speculation

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndia, SportsChennai NSG centre, Dhoni marksmanship, Dhoni NSG visit, Mahendra Singh Dhoni shooting, MS Dhoni

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Former Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni visited the National Security Guards (NSG) regional centre in Chennai, where he displayed impressive shooting skills during a target practice session at the tactical range.The legendary wicketkeeper-batsman was seen handling a sub-machine gun and a pistol with notable precision, with visuals of his firing drill quickly going viral across social media platforms. Fans praised Dhoni’s calm composure and accuracy, once again highlighting his well-known admiration for India’s armed and security forces.During his visit, the 44-year-old cricket icon spent time interacting with elite NSG commandos and their families. In a light-hearted…

18 May

Rupee falls to record low of 96.25 against US dollar amid rising crude oil prices

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaDollar, Rupees

Rajeev Sharma :- The Indian rupee opened lower on Monday and touched a fresh record low of 96.25 against the US dollar during early trading. The fall came as rising crude oil prices, global uncertainty and a strong US dollar continued to put pressure on the domestic currency. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee started trading at 96.19 per dollar and later slipped further to 96.25, down by 44 paise compared to its previous close. On Friday, the rupee had already crossed the 96-per-dollar mark during trading before ending the session at a record closing low of 95.81…

18 May

Enforcement Directorate Expands Probe, Searches Sites Linked to AAP’s Deepak Singla

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, Politics, TrendingAAP, Deepak Singla

Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Enforcement Directorate on Monday stepped up its financial crime investigation by carrying out coordinated searches at properties connected to Aam Aadmi Party leader Deepak Singla and several other individuals across Delhi and Goa. Officials familiar with the matter said the operation is linked to a suspected money laundering case involving alleged irregularities in bank loan transactions. Search teams moved into multiple locations early in the day to collect financial documents, electronic records and other material believed to be relevant to the ongoing inquiry. Deepak Singla, a former AAP candidate from Delhi’s Vishwas Nagar constituency, has been…

18 May

Historic Legal Shift for Sikhs in Sikkim as Anand Marriage Registration Begins June 1

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, TrendingAnand Marriage, Sikkim

Sikkim (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant step for Sikh personal law rights, the Anand Marriage Act will officially become operational in Sikkim from June 1, enabling Sikh couples to legally register marriages performed through Anand Karaj under their own religious legislation. The announcement was made through a recent notification issued by the Union Law Ministry, formally activating the provisions of the Act in the northeastern state after years of procedural delay. The implementation follows sustained judicial intervention, including a key Supreme Court judgment delivered in September 2025 that directed pending states to establish proper registration rules for Sikh marriages. Until…

18 May

IMD Sounds Red Flag Over Rising Temperatures as Heatwave Tightens Grip on North India

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, TrendingDelhi, Heatwave

Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Large parts of North India are heading into an intense spell of summer heat, with the India Meteorological Department cautioning that temperatures are expected to remain unusually high across several states over the next few days. The weather agency has warned that heatwave and severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue across Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and parts of central India until May 23. Delhi is expected to remain one of the hottest regions, with the mercury forecast to rise close to 44 degrees Celsius this week, increasing discomfort levels across the…

17 May

CBI Raids Maharashtra Coaching Centre in Ongoing NEET-UG Paper Leak Probe

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCBI Raid, Latur coaching, NEET leak, NTA probe, Paper Leak

Mumbai (Gurpreet Singh): The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has intensified its probe into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak by conducting extensive searches at the main office of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, Maharashtra. The federal agency's operation began on Sunday afternoon in the city's Shivnagar locality and extended late into the evening. This raid follows an intense eight-hour interrogation of RCC founder Shivraj Motegaonkar at his residence on Friday. Investigators suspect that certain medical professionals in Latur may have purchased the compromised examination papers prior to the national test. A specialized CBI team has been stationed in Latur…

17 May

LPG Tanker Arrives Safely in Gujarat After Navigating Tense Strait of Hormuz

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Crisis, Kandla port, LPG shipment, Maritime security, shipping attack, Strait Hormuz

Kandla (Gurpreet Singh) — A commercial vessel carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has successfully docked at the Deendayal Port Authority in Kandla, Gujarat, after navigating the highly volatile Strait of Hormuz. Port officials confirmed on Sunday that the Marshall Islands-flagged vessel, MV SYMI, safely completed its journey from Qatar, arriving at the Indian port around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday. The successful transit represents a critical energy delivery for the region amidst the escalating security crisis in West Asia. The vessel crossed the strategic Strait of Hormuz on May 13, a narrow but vital maritime passage situated…

17 May

Indian Worker Killed and Three Injured in Moscow Region Drone Strike

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsair defence, civilian casualties, drone strike, Indian worker, Moscow attack, Russia Ukraine

New Delhi/Moscow (Rajeev Sharma): An Indian national was killed and three others were injured following a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian Embassy in Russia confirmed on Sunday. Diplomatic officials have visited the location of the strike and met with the surviving workers who are currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital. The embassy expressed its profound condolences over the loss of life and stated that it is actively co-ordinating with company management and local administrative authorities to ensure all necessary assistance is provided to the affected individuals, though the identities of the victims have not yet…

17 May

President Promulgates Ordinance to Increase Supreme Court Judge Strength to 38

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiacase pendency, Indian judiciary, judge strength, presidential ordinance, Supreme Court

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a significant move aimed at tackling case pendency and ensuring the timely delivery of justice, President Droupadi Murmu has promulgated an ordinance to expand the sanctioned strength of the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, officially raises the number of positions from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. With this legislative update to Section 2 of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act, 1956, the country's highest court will now operate with a maximum capacity of 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The…