Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Railways expects passenger transport revenue at Rs 87,300 crore in 2026-27, a little more than 9 per cent higher than the revised estimate (RE) for the current fiscal, as it continues to launch more new-age Vande Bharat soft-seat and sleeper trains and Amrit Bharat trains besides … Read more
An annual study by Square Circle Clinic, a criminal justice initiative at NALSAR Law School in Hyderabad, found that trial courts across the country continued to impose a large number of death sentences in 2025 despite appeals courts quashing or modifying most of the sentences, raising “serious concerns about the reliability of convictions in death … Read more
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar New Delhi: election committee Officials appointed as central observers for the upcoming parliamentary elections in four states and one Union Territory were on Thursday directed to act impartially, ensure compliance with all electoral laws and existing Election Commission guidelines and be the eyes and ears of the commission by reporting … Read more
mayor of new york city, Zoran MamdaniOn Wednesday, he publicly blasted artificial intelligence-generated images circulating on social media that falsely depicted his mother, Mira Nair, and him as children with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The mayor described seeing the images as “very difficult”. Zohran Mamdani criticized artificial intelligence-generated images depicting him and his mother … Read more
New Delhi: The number of fatalities on national highways fell by around 11 per cent in 2025 compared to last year, i.e., 57,482 in 2025 as against 64,772 in 2024, the Ministry of Road Transport informed the Lok Sabha on Monday, citing eDAR (electronic detailed accident) reports.According to written replies, Uttar Pradesh, MP and Chhattisgarh … Read more
While India and Malaysia will seek to strengthen trade and defense ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s weekend visit to Kuala Lumpur, India is also likely to raise the issue of extraditing fugitive Zakir Naik. Several memorandums of understanding are likely to be signed during the visit, including one to collaborate with Malaysia’s booming semiconductor … Read more
How the Green River managed to cut right through the existing Uinta Mountains; scientists are surprised to find out (Image source – Wikipedia) The long-standing question of how the Green River flows through the Uinta Mountains is closer to resolution. New geological analysis suggests the answer lies not just in rivers but deep within mountains. … Read more
PUNE: Members of Sharad Pawar on Thursday backed deputy chief minister Sunetra Pawar as state president of the NCP after he took charge of the family after the death of nephew Ajit Pawar. While some other senior NCP functionaries have shown reluctance to merge with the NCP (SP), the Pawar family said Sunetra will speak … Read more
President Donald Trump on Thursday intensified his long-standing criticism of the U.S. election, claiming in a statement truth society The post stated, “The U.S. election was rigged, stolen, and became a laughing stock around the world.” President Trump criticized U.S. elections in a Truth Society post and urged Republicans to support the Save America Act … Read more
Observing that the government must behave like a “model employer” and lack of funds cannot be a reason to deny its employees payment of dues, Supreme Court The West Bengal government on Thursday directed the West Bengal government to pay family allowance (DA) to its employees during 2008-19.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Prashant … Read more