Bengaluru: Cutting across party lines, legislators and ministers in Karnataka have alleged that ‘honey traps’ are being used for political gains. Karnataka’s Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi claimed that a senior minister in the state was targeted twice unsuccessfully through honey trap attempts. This was corroborated by Cooperation Minister K.N. Rajanna, who stated that he […]
New Record: M.F. Husain’s Painting Auctioned for ₹118 Crore
One of the most significant and largest works from the 1950s by renowned painter M.F. Husain, titled “Gram Yatra”, has been auctioned for over ₹118 crore. This sale has set a new record for the most expensive artwork in modern Indian art history. Sold at Christie’s auction in New York on March 19, this masterpiece […]
Donald Trump Signs Order to End U.S. Education Department
Washington: President Donald Trump took a historic step by signing an executive order to End the US Department of Education. The decision aims to give the right of educational policymaking from the federal government to the states and local communities. Trump argues that local control is necessary in education policy. During the signing ceremony, Trump […]
Char Dham Yatra 2025: Record 1.65 Lakh Registrations on Day 1, Aadhaar Mandatory
Major Preparations in Uttarakhand • Record 1.65 Lakh Registrations on the First Day for the Yatra Char Dham Yatra: Registration Only Through Aadhaar, Medical Certificate Mandatory, Token System for Darshan Last year, 40 lakh devotees visited; this time, updates on traffic and weather conditions will be available on phones. Online registration for the Char Dham […]
Attacks on Tesla Stores Over Musk’s Decisions in the Government Efficiency Department
President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk as the head of the Government Efficiency Department, tasking him with reducing government spending. Following layoffs and cost-cutting measures, public anger has erupted at Tesla stores. Trump responded by stating, “Attacking Tesla is equivalent to domestic terrorism. Those targeting the company will face severe consequences.” Protesters have targeted Tesla’s […]
Court Blocks Trump’s Decision to Ban Transgenders from Military Service
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender individuals from military service. Judge Ann Reyes in Washington, D.C., stated in her ruling that Trump’s order to exclude transgender soldiers from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. She delayed the enforcement of her order for three days to allow the administration […]
Educated Women Should Not Remain Inactive for Maintenance: High Court
The Delhi High Court has made a significant observation regarding the tendency of highly educated women to depend on their husbands for maintenance despite being capable of working. While dismissing a woman’s plea for maintenance, the bench of Justice Chandra Dhari Singh stated that women who are well-educated and have prior work experience should not […]
Centre-Farmer Talks Fail, Bulldozers Deployed at Shambhu and Khanauri Borders by Mann Government
Farmers demanding a minimum support price (MSP) for all crops had been protesting at Punjab’s Shambhu and Khanauri borders, adjacent to Haryana, for the past 13 months. The Punjab government, led by Bhagwant Mann, systematically removed the protest sites and deployed bulldozers at both locations. The state government chose the timing of the meeting between […]
Trump-Putin Talks Fail to End Russia-Ukraine War, No Ceasefire Agreement Reached
Russia-Ukraine War • No Concrete Outcome from Much-Awaited Trump-Putin Talks Trump’s Diplomatic Maneuvers Fail, Putin Unmoved on Ending the War During his U.S. presidential campaign, Donald Trump had promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war. He claimed that if he were president, the Ukraine war would never have started. However, Trump has faced a diplomatic setback […]
Allahabad High Court Rules Grabbing Private Parts and Breaking Drawstring Not Attempt to Rape
Court Differentiates Between ‘Preparation’ and ‘Actual Attempt’ in Sexual Assault Case Grabbing Private Parts and Breaking the Drawstring is Not an Attempt to Rape: High Court In a shocking verdict, the Allahabad High Court has ruled that Grabbing a minor girl’s private parts, breaking the drawstring of her pajama, and attempting to drag her do […]
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