Delhi High Court rejected a public interest litigation demanding removal of terrorist graves from Tihar jail premises on Wednesday. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela dismissed the case after petitioners withdrew their request. Vishwa Vedic Sanatan Sangh and Jitendra Singh had filed the petition against graves of Maqbool Bhat and Afzal Guru. The court stated that no legal provisions prevent burials within prison grounds.
Petitioners claimed the graves transformed Tihar into a pilgrimage site for extremists and threatened national security. They argued this presence violated Delhi Prisons Rules of 2018 and promoted terrorism glorification. However, judges questioned evidence supporting claims about...
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan received recognition at the 71st National Awards for his performance in Jawan. The ceremony took place in Delhi and honored his dual role in the 2023 action film. Khan starred alongside Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in director Atlee's movie about a vigilante prison guard. The National Film Development Corporation of India organized the awards event on Tuesday. Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker chaired the central committee that selected winners.
During a 2002 television appearance on Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai, Khan's school friends shared an amusing story from their student days. The actor pretended to have an epileptic seizure during grade 11 to escape class with his friends. His performance was convincing...
Goldman Sachs reduced its rating on Ashok Leyland to Neutral status Wednesday, causing the commercial vehicle manufacturer's shares to decline. The stock dropped 2.36 percent to Rs 140.70 after opening with losses reaching 3 percent. Analysts established a Rs 140 price target while noting that positive business developments already appear reflected in current valuations. The brokerage observed that industry improvements regarding higher-tonnage vehicles and margin growth have driven recent stock gains. Economic trends favor consumer spending over capital expenditure, suggesting passenger car demand will exceed commercial vehicle growth.
Several factors could benefit the company despite the downgrade. An aging vehicle fleet may drive...
Madhya Pradesh Congress leader Jitu Patwari sparked controversy by accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party of enabling cow slaughter. He pointed to India's position as the world's largest beef exporter under BJP leadership. Patwari questioned why the ruling party imposed zero percent GST on beef while claiming to protect cows. He cited export figures showing Madhya Pradesh districts earning thousands of crores from beef trade during 2024-25. The Congress official called this evidence of BJP's contradictory policies.
BJP representatives firmly rejected these accusations and defended their cow protection stance. Madhya Pradesh Minister Aidal Singh Kansana emphasized that the party would never permit cow slaughter. National spokesperson...
Police officers at BNP-6 Malighat in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district have created an extraordinary place of worship dedicated to Goddess Durga. The law enforcement staff built and maintains this religious site, which attracts thousands of worshippers during Navratri festivities. Sacred urns totaling 121 fill the temple grounds, with each vessel representing answered prayers from grateful believers. The collection grows annually as more devotees add urns after receiving divine blessings.
Jaykant Mandal from BNP-6 serves as the primary ceremonial leader this year, conducting regular worship alongside several other priests. The celebration began September 22 and continues through October 2, honoring nine distinct forms of the goddess...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi encouraged Indian citizens on Wednesday to participate in an online auction of mementos. The government will direct all auction revenues toward the Namami Gange river conservation initiative. Citizens can bid on more than 1,300 items through the official portal www.pmmementos.gov.in during the current sale period. The auction features paintings, sculptures, religious artifacts, and sports equipment representing Indian culture and artistic talent. Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat confirmed the extensive collection available for bidding.
The sale period began on September 17, on Modi's 75th birthday, and continues through October 2 during the national Seva Pakhwada public service...
Politician Raghav Chadha and actress Parineeti Chopra marked their second wedding anniversary Wednesday with social media tributes. The couple shared photographs from their recent Paris vacation where both wore matching black outfits. Chadha posted images showing his wife playfully covering part of his shirt's "I Love Paris" text with her hand. The actor wrote about her husband being her life partner and closest friend. Their posts celebrated the milestone with romantic messages about their relationship.
The pair exchanged vows on September 24, 2023, at The Leela Palace in Udaipur through a traditional Hindu ceremony. Notable attendees witnessed their wedding celebration at the Rajasthan venue. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized Wednesday that three major government programs have strengthened public health while developing the nation's workforce. The Prime Minister's Office highlighted an analysis by Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, Chairman of Narayana Health, describing how federal policy transformed healthcare into an economic growth engine. Modi's administration views medical services as productive investments rather than expenses, according to the cardiologist's assessment. This approach enhances both governance effectiveness and national wealth creation. Dr. Shetty outlined how policy shifted from basic welfare toward building a developed India by 2047.
Ayushman Bharat emerged as the planet's largest government-funded...
Mumbai prepares to host the Global Chess League player draft on September 26 for the tournament's third season. Six franchises will select players from a diverse pool of 36 competitors representing 17 countries. World Champion D. Gukesh leads the Icon Board alongside chess legends Viswanathan Anand, Hikaru Nakamura, and Fabiano Caruana. Additional star players feature Alireza Firouzja, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, and rising talents like R. Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi. The roster showcases both established champions and emerging prodigies across all categories.
Each franchise constructs teams through four draft rounds targeting specific player classifications. The league maintains its unique format requiring one Icon player, two men...
