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Justice at crossroads: Judiciary, executive, and search for balance

Justice at crossroads: Judiciary, executive, and search for balance

The health of a democracy depends not only on the text of its Constitution but on the living practices of its institutions. The government must curb its impulses for overreach, and the judiciary must overcome its silences, delays, and internal controversies to reassert its role as the ultimate guardian of constitutionalism. Aug 31, 2025
Chhattisgarh: NIA Chargesheets 5 Maoists for Targeted Killing of Army Jawan

Chhattisgarh: NIA Chargesheets 5 Maoists for Targeted Killing of Army Jawan

The latest chargesheet, submitted before the NIA Special Court in Jagdalpur, names Bhawan Lal Jain, Suresh Kumar Salam, Shailendra Kumar Baghel, Anduram Salam, and Sonu Hemla. Achala, who was on leave and visiting his family, was fatally shot on February 25, 2023, while attending the Useli village fair in the Amabeda area. Aug 30, 2025
Everyone has right to protest, govt working to find solution to Maratha quota demand by Jarange-Patil: Ajit Pawar

Maratha Quota Row: Ajit Pawar Says Govt Engaged in Finding Solution, Backs Right to Protest

Ajit Pawar clarified that the court had given permission to Jarange-Patil for a one-day protest. "Jarange-Patil has expressed the opinion that if the court gives any instructions, then all should follow that order. Manoj Jarange-Patil has been given a one-day extension (up to Saturday). But he is adamant on an indefinite fast. Therefore, there is tension between the government and the protesters on this issue," he expressed. Aug 30, 2025
India Eyes Massive Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investment in Urban Infrastructure

India Eyes Massive Rs 10 Lakh Crore Investment in Urban Infrastructure

The cities are expanding at an unprecedented pace, and more than half of the country's population will be living in urban areas within the next two decades, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary, Srinivas Katikithala, said while speaking at the 17th annual convention of industry body NAREDCO. Aug 30, 2025
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Political storm erupts over Vaishno Devi tragedy; LG orders high-level probe

The Mata Vaishno Devi shrine tragedy has taken a political turn after a landslide on August 26 claimed 34 lives. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chairman of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, has constituted a three-member committee to probe the causes, review rescue efforts, and suggest preventive measures. Aug 29, 2025
Punjab flood: Thousands spend night on rooftops; await relief material

Punjab flood: Thousands spend night on rooftops; await relief material

Families who have been trapped on the rooftops of their houses are awaiting rescue and relief material from the administration. They also need fodder for the cattle, rue locals. Most of the worst-affected districts, Gurdaspur, Ferozepur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran and Pathankot, are located along the India-Pakistan border. Aug 28, 2025
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Fijian PM Rabuka at Hyderabad House

PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Fijian PM Rabuka at Hyderabad House

According to the MEA, Fijian Prime Minister Rabuka's visit "underscores the long-standing and enduring ties between India and Fiji. It reaffirms the continued commitment of both countries to further strengthen the bilateral relationship across all sectors and deepen our close people-to-people ties." Aug 25, 2025
'America Party' is formed to give back your freedom: Elon Musk launches new party

SpaceX postpones 10th test flight of Starship minutes before launch over ground systems issue

The Starship Flight 10 launch was scheduled from the company's Starbase site in South Texas at 7:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday. However, just 17 minutes before the launch window, the company called things off. "Standing down from today's tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems," SpaceX shared in a post on social media platform X. Aug 25, 2025
Congress suspends MLA Rahul Mamkootathil amid sexual misconduct allegations

Congress suspends MLA Rahul Mamkootathil amid sexual misconduct allegations

The first action by the party came last week, when hours after the controversy surfaced, he was asked to step down as president of the Youth Congress, which he did. While the party stopped short of asking him to resign from the Assembly, the disciplinary action means the young MLA will not be able to participate in the upcoming legislative and party meetings. Aug 25, 2025
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails HM Amit Shah for bill to sack tainted ministers

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hails HM Amit Shah for bill to sack tainted ministers

Speaking at the All India Speakers' Conference 2025 in the Delhi Assembly, Gupta said, "Vithalbhai Patel ji had ignited the flame of parliamentary traditions and democratic decorum even in a subservient India. Today, under the guidance of the Home Minister Amit Shah, this opportunity to make that flame even brighter is becoming a historic legacy for all of us," she said. Aug 24, 2025
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