Following the death of a student in the hostel at IIT Bombay on September 18, the college removed Professor Suryanarayan Dulla as dean. The family has filed an FIR alleging caste discrimination and abetment of suicide.
Satellite imagery from China's Bohai Shipyard reveals a new submarine, likely a Type 095, featuring advanced pumpjet propulsion and X-shaped stern. The development highlights China's naval modernization, impacting the regional undersea balance with India and Pakistan.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced that his country would provide defensive military assistance to Saudi Arabia against the Houthi rebels, particularly air-to-air refueling. The decision comes after Saudi Arabia requested military assistance as conflict escalates between the Houthis and the Saudi-backed government in Yemen, threatening vital Red Sea shipping routes.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the UN General Assembly in New York while facing strict US travel restrictions, as the two nations remain in an ongoing conflict.
Islamabad hospitals have been ordered to postpone elective surgeries and prepare for a mass casualty incident ahead of a September 27 protest by Imran Khan's PTI party, while authorities detain Khan's sisters and other party members.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani openly supported the freedom of the press while expressing disagreement with President Donald Trump's media policy. Trump has banned CNN, MS Now and Politico, which CNN, Politico and MS Now have announced to jointly sue.
Uber has been ordered to pay $40 million (Rs 380 crore) compensation to the family of 23-year-old Emily Normandin-Parker, who was killed after she was flagged down by an Uber driver on a California highway.
On completion of 58 years of establishment of India's intelligence agency RAW, a special report on its formation, recruitment process, intelligence clash with Pakistan's ISI and unheard stories of Kargil war.
After the defeat of NSUI in the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, the dispute over leadership and ticket distribution within the organization has deepened. The victory of rebel Dipanshu Shaukeen and the alleged differences between Kanhaiya Kumar and Vinod Jakhar have raised serious questions on the election strategy of the organization.
The Trump administration is facing criticism for pursuing a potash deal with Belarus, a Russian ally, while simultaneously pressuring India to avoid Russian energy. Analysts warn of perceived hypocrisy, while Belarusian officials suggest there is no spare supply available.
BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma sparked a political controversy by stating that Muslim men attending Garba events should bring their female relatives. Opposition leaders condemned the remarks as divisive and unconstitutional.
Changes in the brain can begin 10-20 years before Alzheimer's symptoms appear, so it's important to focus on exercise, a balanced diet, mental activities, and social relationships from a young age to maintain brain health.
A 20-year study of China's Yellow River Basin reveals that carbon sequestration in over 80% of planted forests declines within 15 years, prematurely halted by increasing drought and limited water availability.
Influenced by unrealistic standards of 'glass skin' on social media, teens are adopting complex skincare routines. According to dermatologists Dr. Jonathan Kentley and Dr. Zainab Laftah, this can damage the protective layer of the skin. Experts recommend simple routines and professional advice.
India's Supreme Court held that personal liberty under Article 21 cannot be invaded except according to constitutionally established procedure, even for serious crimes, emphasizing that arrest grounds must be communicated in writing and in a language understandable to the accused, and re-arrest after illegal detention requires senior police approval and court nod.
The Supreme Court ruled that crime investigation falls exclusively under police jurisdiction and courts cannot interfere with probe timelines, quashing a Bombay High Court decision that had denied an extension to file a chargesheet against a PFI member, leading to default bail. The court directed the accused to surrender within 30 days after setting aside the bail order.
Police have detained three minor boys after the video of sexual harassment and assault of a minor student went viral on social media on the evening of September 19 in Bihar's Jamui district. The FIR has been registered under relevant sections of BNS and POCSO. Political reactions have also emerged regarding the incident, in which the opposition has raised questions on the government regarding the safety of women.
Yusron Azzahidi and her former classmate Ziadatur Rahma gathered evidence of allegations of sexual abuse against Ahmad Imanuddin Sumar, the headmaster of Lombok's Abu Barokat Islamic Boarding School, including statements by victims and recordings of coercion, but the investigation had to be halted due to pressure from family and the institution.
The Supreme Court of India criticized the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and its appellate and appellate NCLAT for operating from dilapidated buildings with leaking roofs, poor infrastructure, and severe vacancies in members and support staff, stating the situation is unacceptable given their role in handling Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cases involving thousands of crores of rupees.
The private health sector in India is expanding rapidly and attracting huge investment, but a government committee report has warned that treatment is becoming increasingly expensive and out of the reach of ordinary citizens.
IIT Bombay has apologized for its earlier statement regarding the student's death. On the complaint of the parents of the deceased student, the police have registered an FIR under the SC-ST Act and started investigation, while the students demonstrated on the campus.
Conservation efforts saved the island fox from extinction on California's Channel Islands after DDT-induced ecosystem collapse allowed golden eagles to prey on the species. Captive breeding, predator removal, and habitat restoration led to federal delisting in 2016 and ongoing monitoring shows healthy populations.
Pakistan and China have constituted a Joint Boundary Commission in the Himalayan region. India has rejected this as illegal, as the area is part of Ladakh which was ceded by Pakistan to China in 1963. India considers this a violation of its sovereignty.
