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01 Jun

Smoke, Breakdown and Heartbreak: Gujarat Titans’ Night Takes Another Turn After IPL Final Defeat

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Ahmedabad (Rajeev Sharma): Gujarat Titans' disappointing IPL 2026 final ended on a dramatic note off the field as the team's bus reportedly developed a technical fault while transporting players and support staff back to their hotel late Sunday night. According to information available, the incident occurred shortly after the Titans' defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the title clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Team members were travelling together when smoke was noticed inside the vehicle, leading to immediate concern among passengers. As a precautionary measure, players, coaches and support staff were quickly asked to disembark from the bus. The…

31 May

Heatwave Abates Across India as Rain and Thunderstorms Lower Temperatures Nationwide

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new Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Overcast skies and sporadic rainfall prevailed over several states on Sunday, bringing significant relief from scorching summer temperatures as the India Meteorological Department announced that heatwave conditions have officially abated across the country. The national capital and surrounding areas witnessed a sharp plunge in temperatures, a seasonal shift that meteorological experts attribute to intense rain and thunderstorm activity triggered by an active western disturbance stationed over Rajasthan and central Pakistan. The weather department has forecast moderate to severe thunderstorm activity accompanied by squally winds hitting speeds of up to 90 kmph over northwest, central, and adjoining…

31 May

Consent and Autonomy of Adult Sex Workers Central to Rehabilitation Decisions, Rules Supreme Court

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHuman Trafficking, Justice JB Pardiwala, Sex Work Regulations, Supreme Court, Victim Protection Plan

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India has delivered a landmark ruling affirming that voluntary adult sex workers cannot be forcibly "rescued" or detained against their will. A Bench comprising Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan declared that the personal consent of an adult sex worker must be treated as the primary consideration by authorities when making decisions regarding their rehabilitation, reintegration, or temporary placement in protective shelter homes. The apex court issued these sweeping directions while adjudicating a 22-year-old public interest litigation filed by the non-governmental organization Prajwala, which sought robust national measures to combat human…

31 May

‘Encroaching Indian Land’: Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s Remarks Trigger Controversy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsBalendra Shah, Border Dispute, India-Nepal Relations, Lipulekh, Nepal, Parliament Controversy

Kathmnandu (Rajeev Sharma): Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra "Balen" Shah, has sparked a major political controversy following his first address to the country's Parliament regarding long-standing boundary disputes with India. Speaking on Sunday during a parliamentary session in Kathmandu, the 36-year-old leader claimed that both India and Nepal have encroached upon each other’s territories, drawing sharp criticism from opposition benches at home and raising diplomatic eyebrows in New Delhi. Addressing the House of Representatives for the first time since his party's landslide victory in March, Shah stated that the issue of territorial lines should not be used as a…

31 May

TMC Lok Sabha Chief Whip Kalyan Banerjee Attacked in West Bengal’s Hooghly District Following Assault on Abhishek Banerjee

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Kolkata (Gurpreet Singh): Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP and chief whip in the Lok Sabha, Kalyan Banerjee, sustained a head injury on Sunday after being allegedly attacked and mobbed by a group of protesters near the Chanditala Police Station in West Bengal’s Hooghly district. The incident occurs just a day after a violent mob targeted TMC National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee in the South 24 Parganas district, intensifying political tensions in the state. The confrontation took place when Kalyan Banerjee, the Member of Parliament from Sreerampore, arrived at the Chanditala premises to submit an official memorandum protesting the arrest of local…

31 May

Kedarnath Yatra Crosses 1 Million Pilgrims in Record 39 Days

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Rajeev Sharma :- The Kedarnath Yatra has achieved a significant milestone this year, with the number of pilgrims visiting the Himalayan shrine crossing the one-million mark within just 39 days of the temple opening. The development is being seen as one of the fastest surges in pilgrim footfall in the history of the Char Dham Yatra. The portals of the Kedarnath temple were opened on April 22 amid traditional Vedic rituals, following which devotees from across the country and abroad have been arriving in large numbers. Officials said the shrine has been witnessing an average daily footfall of over 25,000…

31 May

New Road to Improve Access to Chandigarh Airport, Reduce Travel Distance by 8 km

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Gurpreet Singh :- Commuters travelling to Chandigarh International Airport will now have a faster and more direct route, with a new connecting road linking the airport corridor to the city network being formally opened on Sunday. The road, developed near the Bawa White House junction, is expected to significantly ease access to the airport while reducing congestion on existing routes. The new connectivity is set to benefit travellers from Punjab and Haryana, many of whom currently rely on the busy PR-7 corridor to reach the airport. Officials said the road would shorten the travel distance by nearly 8 km and…

31 May

Ghaziabad teen killing: Accused shot dead in police encounter after dramatic chase

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Rajeev Sharma :- The main accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Chauhan was killed in a police encounter in Ghaziabad late Saturday night, marking a significant development in a case that had triggered widespread public anger. Police identified the accused as Asad, who was allegedly involved in Surya Chauhan’s murder on Bakrid. Acting on specific intelligence, officers received information that Asad was planning to travel to Khora to collect money from a friend before escaping the city. A police team subsequently set up surveillance and laid a trap along the suspected route. According to officials, Asad arrived at the…

30 May

Centre Waives Customs Duty on Cotton Imports to Boost Textile Sector

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCotton import, Customs duty, Economy, Textile industry

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): In a major relief for India’s textile and apparel sector, the Central Government has announced a temporary exemption from all customs duties on cotton imports from June 1, 2026, to October 30, 2026. The move aims to improve cotton availability in the domestic market, reduce raw material costs, and support textile manufacturers currently navigating rising cotton and yarn prices. According to the official gazette notification, the government exercised its power under Section 25(1) of the Customs Act, 1962, and Section 124 of the Finance Act, 2021, to exempt cotton falling under Customs Tariff Heading 5201 from…

30 May

Vinesh Phogat’s Comeback Bid Ends in Semifinal Heartbreak Amid Selection Trials Drama

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAsian Games trials, Vinesh Phogat, WFI, Women's wrestling

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Vinesh Phogat’s highly anticipated return to competitive wrestling ended in heartbreak on Saturday following a hard-fought 4-6 loss against Asian Championship silver medallist Meenakshi Goyat in the 53-kg semifinals of the Asian Games selection trials. The defeat leaves the seasoned wrestler just short of re-entering the national squad following the emotional trauma of her disqualification at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Stepping onto the competitive mat for the first time since Paris, Phogat's campaign was marked by high drama even before the bouts commenced. During the official morning weigh-in, sports officials initially informed her that she could…