Karnataka HC stays state govt's order to shut Jan Aushadhi Kendras in govt hospitals
HC order came on a batch of petitions challenging the state government's May 17 order
By Prathima Nandakumar July 09, 2025
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Cuddalore train-school van collision: 3 dead as conflicting versions of the tragedy emerge
While Southern Railways claims that the van driver urged the gatekeeper to open the gates, an eyewitness account says that the gate was open even before the train arrived and that the man did not notice it
By Lakshmi Subramanian July 08, 2025
Kolkata gang-rape case: Court remands accused to judicial custody till July 22
The prosecution submitted that the victim was given an inhaler by the accused so that they could physically torture her after she was in full consciousness
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025
AIP moves court to allow jailed leader Engineer Rashid to attend Lok Sabha session
Rashid was arrested by the NIA for alleged terror funding in 2019. Since then, he has been in Tihar jail
By Tariq Bhat July 08, 2025
‘Don’t speak to media’: Raj Thackeray’s gag order to MNS leaders amid Marathi language row
Thackeray said even the party's official spokespersons should not speak to the media without his prior approval
By The Week News Desk July 09, 2025-
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Sivaganga custodial death case: Court orders CBI to complete probe by August 20
CBI has been directed to appoint an investigating officer within a week to probe into the custodial death of Ajith Kumar, the temple security guard at the Madappuram Badrakaliamman temple
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How Pulwama, Gorakhnath attackers used Amazon, PayPal to make IEDs, transfer funds: FATF reveals shocking details
FATF revealed that national governments were found giving financial support to specific terrorist organisations but did not mention Pakistan specifically
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Adhar Pana to Niladri Bije: Rath Yatra draws to a close with sacred rituals
Puri is gearing up for Niladri Bije, marking the grand finale of Rath Yatra after the Adhar Pana rituals were completed on Monday
By Lalit Pattajoshi July 08, 2025 -
Gopal Khemka murder: Bihar police arrest shooter, claim to have 'evidence' of man behind contract killing
DGP Vinay Kumar explained at a press conference that the firearm used to shoot the businessman had also been recovered from a hideout of the alleged shooter
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Is there still hope for Nimisha Priya? Yemen to execute Kerala nurse on July 16
The public prosecutor in Yemen has signed the order regarding Nimisha Priya's death sentence, which has been shared with the Indian embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs.
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
Violence erupts during SFI protest against governor at Kerala University
Under Governor Rajendra Arlekar, a new season of conflict is unfolding. On July 7, Kerala University found itself in a bizarre situation—with two registrars: one backed by the Syndicate and the state government, the other by the vice-chancellor and, allegedly, the governor’s camp
By Nirmal Jovial July 08, 2025 -
Error or 'censorship'? X criticises Indian government over Reuters block, New Delhi responds
An official spokesperson from the Indian government has denied the allegations made by X, saying that there was 'no fresh blocking order' issued to withhold Reuters' account, nor any intention to do so either
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
Punjab becomes first state to launch ₹10 lakh health cover for 65 lakh families
The scheme was jointly launched by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP convenor and former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
By Pratul Sharma July 08, 2025 -
Tension in Mira Road-Bhayander over MNS protest: 'Not against morcha, but its route'
Police had denied permission for the morcha since MNS and other activists were insistent on taking a particular route that could have created a law and order situation
By Dnyanesh Jathar July 08, 2025 -
Uttarakhand gears up for Kanwar Yatra; CM Dhami asks officials to ensure security of devotees
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami directs officials to make arrangements to prevent any kind of disturbance or other undesirable incidents during Kanwar Yatra
By Puja Awasthi July 08, 2025 -
Bharat Bandh on July 9: What will be closed tomorrow as 25 crore workers go on strike?
A nationwide strike, “Bharat Bandh”, will take place tomorrow to protest the government's “anti-worker and anti-national pro-corporate” policies. The strike will cause major disruptions in banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, highways and construction sectors
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
Explained | Why SIR has unsettled the opposition in Bihar ahead of assembly elections
Taking place after more than two decades, experts think that the revision of electoral rolls is much needed in India, but question the timing, as the initiation of it is going from the election-bound state of Bihar
By Badar Bashir July 08, 2025 -
UP minister complains to CM Yogi Adityanath: ‘Officers don’t listen to me’
Nand Gopal Nandi has accused the bureaucrats of not following his instructions and giving undue benefits to people known to them
By Puja Awasthi July 08, 2025 -
Gopal Khemka murder: Two persons arrested; police suspect business rivalry as motive
Khemka was shot dead by a motorcycle-born man outside his residence in Patna on Friday
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
What caused Air India plane crash? AAIB submits preliminary probe report to Centre
The crash that killed at least 270 people is being probed by a multi-disciplinary team headed by the AAIB chief
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
Puri Rath Yatra festival to conclude with Niladri Bije ceremony on Tuesday
The temple administration has made elaborate arrangements for this sacred event
By Lalit Pattajoshi July 08, 2025 -
Who is Rajshree More, the social media influencer abused and threatened by MNS leader’s son?
Police have booked Rahil Shaikh, son of MNS leader Javed Shaikh, based More’s complaint
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025 -
J&K Panchayat Conference demands appointment of state election commissioner for holding panchayat, municipal elections
Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference president Anil Sharma said the post has been vacant for too long and this delay has stopped the democratic process at the grassroots level
By Tariq Bhat July 07, 2025 -
RSS @ 100: Door-to-door campaign, 1 lakh Hindu sammelans, 100 training camps and more
At a broader level, special dialogues with RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are planned in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, bringing together thinkers and leading public figures
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Key suspect in Gopal Khemka murder case shot dead in police encounter
The encounter took place in Damaria Ghat area of Patna; Vikas, the suspect, was wanted in many other criminal cases
By The Week News Desk July 08, 2025
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