Udupi
Four teachers from Udupi taluk have been suspended for failing to carry out duties related to the ongoing social and educational survey by the Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission.
The suspended staff include Venkatesh P B from Government High School Shettibett
Bengaluru sees sharp rise in pedestrian deaths
Bengaluru
Bengaluru recorded 292 pedestrian deaths in 2023, the highest among 53 major Indian cities, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). These deaths made up nearly 9.5% of all pedestrian fatalities in these
The anti-land acquisition committee gave the government one week for de-notification; without action, they’ll intensify protests, holding village meetings and mobilizing local leaders
Bengaluru
Even after two months, the Karnataka government has not issued an official order
Injured passenger taken to Victoria Hospital; Green Line operations paused, disrupting thousands of daily city commuters
Bengaluru
In a distressing incident, a man attempted suicide by jumping in front of an approaching metro train at Bengaluru's bustling Nadaprabhu Kemepeg
Washington
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) recently released a weekly brief highlighting increased global condemnation of China’s persecution of Uyghur Muslims. New reports and advocacy efforts have exposed China’s intensifying campaign of cultural and religious repression in
Sanae Takaichi has won Japan’s ruling LDP presidential election, paving the way to become the country’s first female prime minister.
Tokyo
Former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi won the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election on Saturday. Takaic
Space Inspires Humanity
New York
Humanity is looking up—and beyond. This Saturday marks the start of World Space Week 2025, inviting people worldwide to imagine life beyond Earth. The theme, “Living in Space,” highlights how scientific innovation, international law, and glo
CJI said the rule of law varies by society but always ensures fairness, limits power, and upholds dignity—India focuses on human rights, Mauritius on judicial independence and limiting discretion
Port Louis
Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, speaking at the Sir Maurice
Rahul Gandhi praised Indian brands, criticized governance; BJP condemned, Congress defended him
Bogota
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, met with Colombian Senate President Lidios Garcia, Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda shared on Saturday. Pitroda als
Chenab Nagar
Pakistan is widely criticized for strong religious intolerance, according to a recent report by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The report highlights ongoing persecution of the Ahmadi Muslim community and rising cases of forced conve
Thackeray accused BJP of selective Hindutva, election-time divisions, and hypocrisy in alliances and outreach to Muslims
PuneShiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday accused the BJP of using social and religious issues for political gains while ignoring governance f
KochiKerala Assembly Leader of Opposition V.D. Satheesan on Saturday demanded a detailed CBI investigation into the Sabarimala gold controversy, calling for accountability from the Devaswom Board and the state government. He also urged the resignation of the temple affairs minist
KolkataUnion Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil on Saturday rejected West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s claim that over 1,50,000 cusecs of water were released from the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) dams during the Durga Puja festival. He clarified that the actual release
Justice Through Action
New DelhiNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Member Vijaya Bharathi Sayani has urged young people to actively raise their voices against injustice and work toward a fairer and more inclusive society. She made this appeal during the closing session of
Chaitanyananda, alias Partha Sarathy, was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in Tihar Jail, with court ordering provisional access to medicines and Sanatani food
New DelhiA Delhi court on Saturday fixed October 8 to decide on a plea filed by arrested ‘Swami’ Chaitanyananda Sa
Shah: Chhattisgarh offers ₹1 crore per Naxal‑free village; 500 surrendered — forces will eliminate Naxalism by March 31, 2026
JagdalpurUnion Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday ruled out any dialogue with Maoist groups, urging them to surrender or face elimination. Speaking du
Impact of Geopolitical Tensions
Bilateral investment ties have weathered multiple storms but remain relatively modest compared to trade volumes. Cumulative Chinese FDI into India since 2000 is just over $2.5 billion, sharply lower than flows from other major Asian economies. S
The India-China border conflict reflects an ongoing, complex power struggle, not just along an unmarked Himalayan frontier but across diplomacy, economy, technology, and media. Recent years, especially since the Galwan Valley clash, have reshaped perceptions on both sides, with e