WORLD
How India-Bangladesh ties went from bad to worse: Barbaric lynchings, diplomatic warnings, Pak ploys
A student leader’s killing has pushed Bangladesh into fresh turmoil, marked by protests, mob violence and diplomatic strain with India.
INDIA
From air crash to terror attacks: How deadly tragedies shook India every month of 2025
Here is a month-by-month look at the major tragedies that defined India in 2025:
INDIA
'Casteist slurs used against me’: Air India Express pilot responds to assault allegation
A law firm representing Captain Virender Sejwal said reports had wrongly portrayed the episode as a “pilot versus passenger” dispute.
WORLD
Epstein files: ‘Lolita’ quotes on girls’ bodies, passports and price tags surface in disturbing photos
According to the committee, the images are part of a vast collection of nearly 95,000 photographs handed over last week. Lawmakers said the review is still ongoing and additional material could be released as scrutiny continues.
INDIA
Nitish Kumar under fire for pulling down woman’s hijab at event; Oppn calls it ‘disgusting act’ | Video
The incident took place at a programme held at the Chief Minister’s residence, where appointment letters were being distributed to newly recruited AYUSH doctors. Nusrat Parveen, one of the appointees, stepped forward to receive her appointment letter.
INDIA
Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde, and Sena legacy: Why BMC polls in Jan can make or break political fortunes
These elections will take place in 29 civic bodies, including the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). A total of 3.48 crore voters are eligible to cast their votes in these major urban centres across the state.
INDIA
12 BJP presidents since 1980. How many ruled Congress in same period? A comparison
While the BJP has cycled through multiple presidents in 45 years, Congress has largely concentrated power within one family
WORLD
Who is Naveed Akram? 24-year-old Pakistani-origin man identified in Bondi Beach shooting
The Jerusalem Post reported that Akram is a Muslim man of Pakistani origin and had studied at Central Queensland University in Sydney. He was also previously associated with Hamdard University in Islamabad and the Al Murad Institute.
WORLD
10 minutes of horror: Longest Bondi Beach shooting video surfaces, captures chilling police encounter | Video
The footage, now circulating online, shows two armed men firing multiple shots amid screams and chaos as people fled for cover.
INDIA
Who is Nitin Nabin? Bihar minister appointed BJP’s new national working president
Nitin Nabin is a senior BJP leader from Bihar and a prominent figure in the state’s politics. Born in Patna, he is the son of the late Nabin Kishore Prasad Sinha, a veteran BJP leader and former MLA.
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi addresses mega rally at Ramlila Maidan, vows to remove Modi-Shah ‘RSS government’
The protest was held under the banner “Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod”, days after heated exchanges between the government and the Opposition in Parliament over questions of electoral integrity.
WORLD
Watch: Civilian hero tackles shooter, snatches gun in deadly Bondi Beach attack
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the scenes as “shocking and distressing”. He said police and emergency responders were working to save lives and urged people in the area to follow instructions from NSW Police.
INDIA
Messi to ‘messy’ in minutes: What led to the Kolkata event turning into total chaos | Explained
Messi is scheduled to travel to Hyderabad later on Saturday for an exhibition match hosted by Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy.
INDIA
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers' bail plea rejected, no immediate relief from arrest
The Rohini Court in Delhi has requested a response from the Goa government regarding the transit anticipatory bail filed by the Luthra brothers, who are accused of a nightclub fire incident.
INDIA
'No bigger anti-national act than vote chori': Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP in Lok Sabha - Top quotes
Gandhi said India is not just the world’s largest democracy but “the greatest democracy” and argued that safeguarding the vote was central to its identity.
INDIA
Rahul Gandhi accuses RSS of rejecting equality, says idea of equal India ‘disturbs’ them
He pointed out that while some people appreciate the diversity of India's fabric, they cannot accept the notion that every individual, regardless of their religion, community, or language, should be treated as equal.
INDIA
Goa club fire: Luthra brothers flee to Thailand, Blue Corner Notice issued
The Chief Minister’s office has confirmed that Interpol has issued a Blue Corner Notice seeking information from member nations on the brothers’ whereabouts and movements during the investigation.
INDIA
Why Jinnah, Muslim League did not want Vande Mataram to be India's National Anthem
At a meeting in Lucknow on 15 October 1937, Muhammad Ali Jinnah denounced the song, arguing it contained references to Hindu goddesses like Durga and Lakshmi and was therefore incompatible with Muslim sentiment.
INDIA
Sambit Patra says Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi skipped Vande Mataram debate 'out of guilt'
BJP MP Sambit Patra sharpened the attack, saying the Prime Minister had "exposed the Congress party's betrayal" of Vande Mataram.
INDIA
IndiGo cancels over 300 flights on Day 7, 134 in Delhi alone: Latest developments
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport recorded the highest impact with 134 cancellations, including 75 departures and 59 arrivals.
INDIA
Goa fire tragedy: Chief general manager, three other staff members arrested
Sawant announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured through the SDRF fund.
BUSINESS
Will Netflix’s mega Warner Bros deal dim the lights on Indian theatres?
Netflix’s $83 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery follows the carve-out of Discovery Global, and puts a major Hollywood content pipeline under a platform that does not prioritise long theatrical runs, MAI has argued.
INDIA
NCERT class 7 history book expands Ghazni account with details of raids, slaughter and temple ruin
The six-page section titled The Ghaznavid Invasions opens with a boxed “word of caution”, similar to the note used before the Delhi Sultanate chapter in the class 8 book.
INDIA
PM Modi hails India’s 8% GDP surge, says economy showing ‘new momentum’
Addressing the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, PM Modi highlighted that the Q2 GDP growth rate of 8 per cent was “not just a number” but a strong macroeconomic signal of India’s accelerating progress.
