India

Unnao rape case: Protesters demand action against rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar's conditional bail outside Delhi HC

Protestors gathered outside the Delhi High Court demand action against Kuldeep Sengar's conditional bail
By The Week News Desk December 26, 2025
'Divisive forces threaten religious harmony': Actor Vijay's TVK slams attacks against minorities during Christmas

TVK described the incidents as an assault on democracy and the spirit of the Constitution
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025
Bengali migrant worker lynched in Odisha, TMC reacts sharply

Trinamool Congress attacks the BJP in connection with the incident
By Prema Rajaram December 25, 2025
Aligarh Muslim University teacher shot dead on campus

Police have launched a full-scale investigation into the killing of AMU teacher Rao Danish Ali, but the motive remains unknown
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025
Resident doctor loses job over patient brawl caught on camera at Himachal hospital

The hospital disciplinary committee found both the doctor and the patient responsible for the brawl, citing misconduct. While the patient's family has filed a police complaint, the doctor has alleged he was provoked by abusive language
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Mumbai's air emergency: After Delhi, Bombay HC criticizes civic body's inaction on pollution

The Bombay High Court warned it may halt further construction permits if the BMC fails to implement effective pollution control measures
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
‘Then, we have no choice’: Amid talks of NCP merger, Congress’s ultimatum to Sharad Pawar

The ultimatum exposes deep infighting within the coalition over seat-sharing and potential mergers ahead of key municipal polls in Maharashtra
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025
'Dead economy, dead justice': Rahul Gandhi slams Kuldeep Sengar's sentence suspension in Unnao rape case

Rahul Gandhi slams the suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's sentence in the Unnao case. In a powerful statement, Gandhi lamented that India is becoming a 'dead society'
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
This is what statistics say about Thackeray brothers’s ability to threaten BJP's hold

This alliance between MNS and Shiv Sena (UBT) aims to consolidate Maratha and Muslim votes, creating a formidable new political force in Maharashtra
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Karnataka: 10 feared dead in bus-truck collision in Chitradurga; most victims burnt alive

The Chitradurga road accident on National Highway 48 claimed at least 10 lives after a lorry veered into the opposite lane and collided with a bus
By The Week News Desk December 25, 2025
‘Disrespectful acts hurt sentiments’: India on demolition of Hindu deity statue in Thailand-Cambodia clashes

India urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
'Will protect entire Aravallis': Centre imposes 'complete ban' on new mining leases

This prohibition applies uniformly across the entire Aravalli landscape and is intended to preserve the integrity of the range, the environment ministry said
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
After meeting with Rahul, Sonia Gandhi, Unnao rape survivor wants to take her plea for justice to PM Modi, President Murmu

The Unnao rape survivor, after protesting the bail granted to convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar, had an emotional meeting with Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Will actor Vijay's TVK join NDA? BJP and AIADMK begin strategic talks for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election

While official seat-sharing talks for 2026 Tamil Nadu polls were denied, the BJP is seeking more seats
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025
Unnao rape survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term; mother manhandled in Delhi

The Delhi High Court suspended Sengar's sentence on Tuesday and ordered his release on bail
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Namo Bharat train viral video shows students engaging in obscene act, operator fired for leaking footage

The train operator who recorded the video was subsequently identified and dismissed from service for violating company rules
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025
Vinod Kumar Shukla was Chhattisgarh's first Jnanpith awardee; won Sahitya Akademi Award for third novel

Vinod Kumar Shukla's contributions to Hindi literature earned him numerous accolades and international recognition for his distinct writing style
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025
Explained: What's behind the violent unrest in Assam's Karbi Anglong district?

Karbi Anglong protest turns deadly as two are killed during clashes over alleged illegal land encroachment by non-tribal settlers
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Is Shiv Sena-MNS alliance for BMC polls alone? Sanjay Raut confirms Thackeray cousins will join forces in THESE Corporations too

Kalyan-Dombivli, Mira-Bhayander, Nashik, Thane, and Pune will witness the alliance between Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) and Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS)
By The Week News Desk December 24, 2025
Uttar Pradesh court rejects Yogi Adityanath govt's plea to withdraw charges in Akhlaq lynching case, orders to fast-track trial

The Uttar Pradesh court called the government's plea, which cited 'maintenance of social harmony' as its reason, 'baseless'
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025
Ousted Karnataka minister Rajanna writes to Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' remark fallout, highlights organisational lapses

A Siddaramaiah loyalist, Rajanna stated his goal was to highlight organisational shortcomings that impacted the party's election results
By The Week News Desk December 23, 2025

INDIA

Invalid oaths? Why CPI(M) is taking BJP's Thiruvananthapuram mayoral election win to court

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is the 'real' one, Mumbai survey says ahead of 2026 BMC elections: Why it matters

Why 2 Bangladeshi nationals who stayed illegally in India got a light sentence, ₹500 fine

Railway notifies new train ticket prices. Find out how latest railway fare hike will affect your journey

Unnao rape case: Protesters demand action against rape convict Kuldeep Singh Sengar's conditional bail outside Delhi HC

'Divisive forces threaten religious harmony': Actor Vijay's TVK slams attacks against minorities during Christmas

Bengali migrant worker lynched in Odisha, TMC reacts sharply

Aligarh Muslim University teacher shot dead on campus

Resident doctor loses job over patient brawl caught on camera at Himachal hospital

Mumbai's air emergency: After Delhi, Bombay HC criticizes civic body's inaction on pollution

‘Then, we have no choice’: Amid talks of NCP merger, Congress’s ultimatum to Sharad Pawar

'Dead economy, dead justice': Rahul Gandhi slams Kuldeep Sengar's sentence suspension in Unnao rape case

This is what statistics say about Thackeray brothers’s ability to threaten BJP's hold

Karnataka: 10 feared dead in bus-truck collision in Chitradurga; most victims burnt alive

‘Disrespectful acts hurt sentiments’: India on demolition of Hindu deity statue in Thailand-Cambodia clashes

'Will protect entire Aravallis': Centre imposes 'complete ban' on new mining leases

After meeting with Rahul, Sonia Gandhi, Unnao rape survivor wants to take her plea for justice to PM Modi, President Murmu

Will actor Vijay's TVK join NDA? BJP and AIADMK begin strategic talks for the 2026 Tamil Nadu assembly election

Unnao rape survivor to move SC against suspension of Sengar's jail term; mother manhandled in Delhi

Namo Bharat train viral video shows students engaging in obscene act, operator fired for leaking footage

Vinod Kumar Shukla was Chhattisgarh's first Jnanpith awardee; won Sahitya Akademi Award for third novel

Explained: What's behind the violent unrest in Assam's Karbi Anglong district?

Is Shiv Sena-MNS alliance for BMC polls alone? Sanjay Raut confirms Thackeray cousins will join forces in THESE Corporations too

Uttar Pradesh court rejects Yogi Adityanath govt's plea to withdraw charges in Akhlaq lynching case, orders to fast-track trial

Ousted Karnataka minister Rajanna writes to Rahul Gandhi over 'vote chori' remark fallout, highlights organisational lapses

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