PM degree row: Something of ‘interest to public’ and public interest not same, Delhi University tells HC

In a matter over making public PM Narendra Modi’s degree, Delhi University on Tuesday argued in the Delhi High Court that something of “interest to public” was not the same as “public interest”, warranting a disclosure under RTI. Solicitor general Tushar Mehta, representing DU, made the argument before Justice Sachin Datta in relation to an … Read more

Bharatiya Influencers Association to organise online content creators

Twitter image of BIA general secretary Neelkant Bakshi. Among those who have come out strongly against the offensive comments made by podcaster Ranveer Allahabadia aka ‘BeerBiceps’, on the show ‘India’s Got Latents’, is the little known Bharatiya Influencers Association (BIA), in what appears to be a first in the dispersed field of online influencers and … Read more

Dhankhar to give ruling on Rajya Sabha members leaving House right after completing speech

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar conducts the proceedings of the house during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: ANI Photo/SansadTV Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) said he would give his ruling during this session on the conduct of members giving their speeches … Read more

Supreme Court asks Election Commission response on pleas for EVM verification

The Supreme Court sought the Election Commission of India’s response to the pleas seeking verification of the burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs in compliance with its judgement. Image for representation | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) sought the Election Commission of India’s response to the … Read more

Controversial ‘India Got Lalent’ episode blocked on YouTube on I&B Ministry notice

The “India Got Latent” episode, owing to which popular YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia is facing huge public backlash for making obscene comments, has been blocked on the social media platform following a notice from the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. The Ministry’s Senior Advisor, Kanchan Gupta, posted on X: “The ‘India Has Latent’ episode on @YouTube with … Read more

Two Army personnel including officer killed, another critically injured in IED blast near LoC in Jammu

An Indian Army soldier stands guard near the Line of Control (LoC) at Akhnoor, in Jammu district. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: PTI Two Army personnel, including a captain, were killed and another was injured when an improvised explosive device (IED), believed to have been planted by terrorists, exploded near the Line of Control … Read more

SC takes Kerala school facing closure under its wings

Justice Viswanathan said that closing the school may cause an economic loss to establishments that began around the school. File | Photo Credit: ANI The Supreme Court on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) came to the rescue of a 26-year-old Kendriya Vidyalaya school threatened with closure in Kerala, a State known for its 100% literacy. “We … Read more

Military exercise between India, Egypt begins in Rajasthan

The 3rd edition of Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE commenced at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan on February 10, 2025. Exercise CYCLONE is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Egypt. | Photo Credit: PTI via X/@PIB_India An almost fortnight-long joint military exercise between Indian and Egyptian armies began at Mahajan Field Firing … Read more

Parliamentary proceedings: Only authentic version of Constitution be promulgated, any violation serious, says Dhankhar

Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings of the House during Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi, on February 11, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) said the Constitution signed by its framers that includes 22 miniatures together with amendments by Parliament is the only … Read more