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Gwalior Temple Tragedy: 12 Devotees Killed as Paddy-Laden Truck Crashes Through Barricades

October 18, 2026 Editor

Sheetla Mata Temple Accident: Mechanical Failure Suspected After 12 Deaths

Suspected mechanical failure brings a Navratri pilgrimage to a deadly halt; 29 injured as authorities investigate how a heavy vehicle entered a restricted temple approach road. By: News Desk | 18 October 2025 Gwalior: A night of religious devotion turned into a scene of devastation near Sheetla Mata Temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district after a paddy-laden truck ran over devotees and crashed into the temple’s entrance gate early Sunday, killing 12 people and injuring 29 others, according to the latest available police figures. The accident occurred at approximately 1:30…

Abhijeet Dipke Detained at Delhi Airport as CJP Protest Crackdown Intensifies; Two More Leaders Held

October 10, 2026 Editor

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka Detained at Delhi Airport

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke and party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were reportedly detained aboard their Delhi-bound flight ahead of the planned Jantar Mantar protest. The action came amid sweeping security restrictions over the party’s demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Javid Amin | New Delhi | October 10, 2026 The planned Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar took a dramatic turn on Saturday morning after party founder Abhijeet Dipke and senior leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were detained by Delhi Police upon arriving…

Delhi Building Collapse in Satya Niketan: 6 Dead, 13 Rescued as Rescue Ops Enter Day 2

September 7, 2026 Editor

Delhi Building Collapse in Satya Niketan: 6 Dead, 13 Rescued as Rescue Operation Enters Day 2 By: News Desk | 06 September 2026 NEW DELHI: The dust had barely settled over Satya Niketan on Sunday afternoon when a busy student neighbourhood near Delhi University’s South Campus turned into a rescue zone. A multi-storey building being used as a boys’ paying guest accommodation collapsed around 1:30 pm on September 6, trapping students and other occupants beneath tonnes of concrete and rubble. What followed was an overnight operation involving the Delhi Fire…

1 Blocking Order Every 68 Seconds: Why India’s Online Takedown Surge Matters

August 19, 2026 Editor

One Blocking Order Every 68 Seconds: Why India’s Online Takedown Surge Is Raising Free-Speech Questions By: Javid Amin | 18 Aug 2026 Nearly 1.95 lakh government-backed blocking orders were sent to Instagram, Facebook and YouTube between March and July 2026 — an average of about 1,275 directions a day, or one every 68 seconds. The figure is striking enough to sound like a warning in itself. But the number needs careful unpacking. These are not 1.95 lakh separate pieces of content necessarily removed by the government, nor were all of…

Jalandhar–Pathankot Highway Crash: 3 Killed, Including 2 Srinagar Residents, Near Cholang

August 17, 2026 Editor

Jalandhar–Pathankot Highway Accident: 3 Killed, Including 2 Srinagar Residents, Near Cholang Toll Plaza By: News Desk | 17 Aug 2026 Three people, including two residents of Srinagar, were killed and three others injured after a Jammu & Kashmir-registered Toyota Fronx crashed near the Cholang Toll Plaza on the Jalandhar–Pathankot National Highway on August 16. Police have begun an investigation into the fatal road accident. Jalandhar, August 17, 2026: A tragic road accident on the Jalandhar–Pathankot National Highway has claimed three lives, including those of two Srinagar residents, after a Toyota…

Mehbooba Mufti’s Protest Takes Controversial Turn as Upside-Down National Flag Triggers Political Storm

August 5, 2026 Editor

Mehbooba Mufti’s Upside-Down Tricolour Sparks Fresh Row on August 5; Authorities Examine Legal Action By: News Desk | 05 Aug 2025 Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has found herself at the centre of a fresh political controversy after she was photographed holding the Indian National Flag in an inverted position during a candlelight sit-in held on August 5, the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370. The incident, which quickly went viral across social media platforms, has intensified an already…

J&K Parties Observe August 5 as ‘Black Day’, Symbolic Protests Mark Seventh Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation

August 5, 2026August 5, 2026 Editor

J&K Parties Observe August 5 as ‘Black Day’; PDP, NC, Apni Party and AIP Hold Symbolic Protests By: News Desk | 05 Aug 2025 Political parties across Jammu & Kashmir marked August 5 as a “Black Day” on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, holding symbolic protests and demonstrations despite heightened security and restrictions imposed by the administration. The observance saw participation from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Conference (NC), Apni Party, and the Awami Itihaad Party (AIP). While authorities had denied formal permission for public…

Security Tightened Across Kashmir to Protect Migrant Workers After Deadly Kulgam Terror Attack

August 3, 2026 Editor

Security Tightened Across Kashmir After Kulgam Terror Attack; Authorities Move to Protect Migrant Workers By: News Desk | 02 Aug 2026 In the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attack on migrant labourers in Kulgam district, security agencies in Jammu & Kashmir have significantly strengthened protective measures across vulnerable areas of the Valley. The move comes amid growing concerns over the safety of thousands of non-local workers employed in construction, brick kilns, agriculture and infrastructure projects. The latest attack, in which two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh were shot after reportedly being…

Supreme Court on CJP Protest Crackdown: “Whoever Committed Excesses Should Be Taken to Task”

July 28, 2026 Editor

Supreme Court on CJP Protest Crackdown: “Whoever Committed Excesses Should Be Taken to Task” By: News Desk | 28 July 2026 The Supreme Court has sent a strong message on accountability amid allegations of police excesses during the recent student protests, making it clear that the right to maintain public order cannot become a licence for unlawful use of force. During a hearing on Tuesday, July 28, the bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said that “whosoever committed excesses, took law in their hands should be taken…

Bhaderwah on Edge: Civilian’s Death Sparks Protests, Shutdown and Calls for an Independent Probe

July 19, 2026 Editor

Bhaderwah Protests Erupt After Civilian Killed in Police Firing: Tension Grips Doda as Family Seeks Justice By: News Desk | 18 July 2026 Tension Escalates in Doda After Controversial Police Firing A wave of protests swept through Bhaderwah in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district after the death of a 30-year-old civilian, Arif Hussain, in a police firing during a late-night operation near the Jai Valley. The incident has triggered widespread public anger, a partial shutdown across parts of Doda and Kishtwar, and renewed debate over accountability in police operations. Markets…