India Rejects EU Sanctions, Defends Energy Ties with Russia India has firmly rejected the European Union’s latest sanctions against Russia, which include measures impacting the Vadinar Refinery, where Rosneft holds a significant stake. The statement underscores India’s unwavering commitment to its energy security needs. The government’s response emphasizes its principled opposition to unilateral sanctions, highlighting […]

Fadnavis Plays Down Thackeray Meet, Maharashtra Govt. Stable, He Insists Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis downplayed his meeting with former CM Uddhav Thackeray on Friday, July 18, 2025. He stressed the current government’s stability, highlighting the support of Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar. The meeting, ostensibly focused on Marathi language issues, fuelled further […]

Kishor’s Bihar Rally Turns Painful: Jan Suraaj Chief Suffers Rib Injury Prashant Kishor, the firebrand leader of Bihar’s Jan Suraaj party, faced an unexpected setback during a campaign rally on July 18, 2025. The event took a concerning turn when Kishor reportedly suffered significant rib pain. Eyewitnesses described the Jan Suraaj chief as visibly distressed. […]

Thackeray’s Ultimatum: No Hindi Imposition, or Maharashtra Schools Face Shutdown Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has issued a stern warning to the state government. He threatened to shut down schools across Maharashtra if Hindi is made compulsory for primary classes. Thackeray clarified his stance, stating his opposition is to the forceful imposition of […]

Top Court Slams Centre, Maharashtra: Speed Up Special Courts, or Else! The Supreme Court on Friday sharply criticised the Centre and the Maharashtra government for their failure to establish dedicated special courts to handle cases under special statutes. The court expressed deep concern over the inordinate delays plaguing existing courts burdened with these cases. The […]

SC Slams High Court: No Criminal Case for Civil Debt The Supreme Court on Friday, July 18, 2025, delivered a significant judgment, quashing a cheating case against the producer of the acclaimed Bollywood film, “Tanu Weds Manu”. The apex court firmly ruled that initiating a criminal First Information Report (FIR) solely for the purpose of […]

Baramati Banker’s Suicide: Work Pressure Claims Another Life A senior bank official in Baramati ended his life on July 18, 2025, succumbing to immense work pressure, according to a suicide note recovered by the police. The incident has sent shockwaves through the banking community. The official, in his late 40s, had already tendered his resignation […]

Pepper Spray Fury: Teen’s Retaliation After Parental Assault Rocks School A shocking incident unfolded at a Delhi school on July 18, 2025, when a Class XII student, 17, retaliated against alleged parental assault by using pepper spray on his classmates. The incident left several students affected, requiring medical attention. The trigger for this extreme action […]

India Pushes for Release of 34 Fishermen Detained in Bangladesh Thirty-four Indian fishermen have been arrested by Bangladeshi authorities for allegedly trespassing into their waters, sparking immediate diplomatic action from India. The incident, reported on Friday, July 18, 2025, has prompted the Indian High Commission in Dhaka to actively seek consular access to the detained […]

Supreme Court to Tackle India’s Stray Dog Crisis? India grapples with a burgeoning stray dog population, sparking widespread concern over public safety. Incidents of dog bites are on the rise, creating a serious health hazard across the nation. Government efforts, including the Animal Birth Control (ABC) program, have struggled to contain the problem. Many municipal […]