Karnataka Social and Educational Survey: High Court allows survey but makes participation voluntary, data confidential
The High Court of Karnataka on Thursday refused to interdict the Social and Educational Survey in the state but imposed conditions, including that data collection shall be strictly voluntary and data collected shall be kept confidential.
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Explained | What led to 'Gen Z' protest in Ladakh? All you need to know
Ladakh, which has often created a buzz for its serene views, trekking and bike adventure, witnessed violence on Wednesday (September 24) where Gen Z protesters torched the BJP office and some vehicles.
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Pothole politics unabated: BJP's misrule led to this state of Bengaluru, says DK Shivakumar
A day after the Opposition BJP in Karnataka took to the streets over the poor state of roads and "neglect" of infrastructure, particularly in Bengaluru, Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar blamed the previous BJP government’s "misrule" for potholes in the State capital.
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Bihar Assembly Elections 2025: Ahead of poll battle, Lalu Prasad grappling with war within ‘parivar’
Veteran politician Lalu Prasad is fighting three battles at a time.
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Ba***ds of Bollywood | Sameer Wankhede files defamation case against SRK's Red Chillies Entertainment
Sameer Wankhede files defamation suit before Delhi High Court against Red Chillies Entertainment, Gauri Khan over allegedly defamatory portrayal of him in Netflix series “Ba***ds of Bollywood.”
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We are further strengthening 'time-tested' partnership with Russia: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said India is further strengthening its "time-tested" partnership with Russia and highlighted defence collaboration with Moscow for manufacturing of AK-203 rifles and BrahMos missiles.
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Stunning downfall: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy handed 5-year jail term in Libya case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will soon be imprisoned after he was sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday by a court that found him guilty of criminal conspiracy over dealings with Libya, an unprecedented punishment for a leading French political figure.
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Ladakh statehood row: Over 50 arrested as Leh limps back to normalcy day after violent protests; Congress councillor booked
Leh remained largely calm on Thursday following a day of violence that left four people dead during protests demanding statehood for Ladakh and Sixth Schedule protections for the cold desert region.
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A titan's pen falls silent: Kannada literary world mourns the loss of S L Bhyrappa
The Kannada literary world is in mourning following the passing away of S L Bhyrappa, a giant whose novels have left an indelible mark on generations of readers and have been translated into numerous languages.
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Self-styled godman tracked female students via hostel CCTV, indicted in Delhi
A self-styled godman and former chairman of a private management institute in southwest Delhi, who has been booked for sexually harassing 17 students, allegedly tracked women through hostel CCTV feeds, including cameras installed outside washrooms and those across the campus, directly on his phone, police said on Thursday.
India squad for West Indies series | Jadeja named as vice-captain, Karnataka's Padikkal in, Karun Nair out
Veteran India spinner Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday was named as the vice-captain for the two-match Test series against the West Indies starting October 2, while Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal returned at the expense of senior State mate Karun Nair as the selectors announced a 15-member squad that bore no major surprises.
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