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Madras High Court Questions Tamil Nadu Government Over Karthigai Deepam Lamp Controversy; State Moves Supreme Court
The ongoing controversy surrounding the lighting of the Karthigai Deepam lamp atop the ancient Deepathoon on Thiruparankundram hill in Madurai has once again come under judicial scrutiny. On Friday, the Madras High Court asked the Tamil Nadu government to explain its repeated failure to comply with court directions allowing devotees to perform the ritual, even
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Amotekun Officers Demand Urgent Judicial Intervention as Lawyer Petitions Ondo Chief Judge Over Delayed Hearing Dates
Human rights lawyer Tope Temokun has petitioned the Chief Judge of Ondo State over what he described as troubling delays in the assignment of hearing dates for three fundamental rights enforcement suits filed on behalf of his clients—officers of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun—who say they were unlawfully declared wanted by the agency’s
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IndiGo Flight Disruptions Begin to Ease, Fewer than 1,000 Cancellations Likely Today
IndiGo’s massive operational disruption, which saw over 1,000 flight cancellations on Friday, is showing signs of stabilising, though airports across India, including Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, faced chaotic scenes in the past days. The airline, India’s largest domestic carrier, attributed the crisis to “unforeseen operational challenges,” including minor technical glitches, winter schedule adjustments, and weather
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Nigerian Union of Teachers Confronts Kwara Governor Abdulrazaq Over Unpaid Allowances, Accuses Him of Double Standards
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) has issued a stern warning to Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, accusing his administration of persistent neglect of teachers’ welfare and refusal to implement long-approved statutory allowances. The union says the situation is pushing educators into a “riotous mode” and threatens the industrial stability of the state’s education sector.
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‘They Targeted Me’: Retired Army General Recounts Detention, Alleged Assassination Plot After Exposing Suspected Terrorism Financiers Under Buhari Govt
Retired Major General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has detailed how he was allegedly forced out of the Nigerian Army, detained in solitary confinement, and subjected to degrading treatment after uncovering individuals he described as suspected financiers and sponsors of terrorism during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Ali-Keffi, a former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division
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From Zafrani Paneer to Jhol Momos: India’s Culinary Showcase at Rashtrapati Bhavan Dinner for Putin
New Delhi: Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India concluded on Friday with a grand farewell dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, celebrating India’s culinary diversity while underscoring the deepening ties between the two nations. The two-day visit of President Putin, his first since the war in Ukraine, included high-level bilateral talks
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Verydarkman Responds to Critics Over Harrison Gwamnishu’s Arrest
Social media commentator Verydarkman has spoken out following widespread criticism over the arrest of activist Harrison Gwamnishu, explaining why he contacted authorities and addressing claims that jealousy motivated his actions. Gwamnishu recently came under heavy scrutiny after the family of a kidnapped Edo couple accused him of diverting the ransom meant for the victims’ rescue.
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Shashi Tharoor Attends State Banquet for Putin, Interacts with Ministers Amid Opposition Row
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor attended the state banquet hosted for Russian President Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday, sparking discussion after opposition leaders in Parliament claimed they were being sidelined from official interactions with visiting dignitaries. The two-day visit of President Putin to India, his first since the war in Ukraine began,
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‘Jai Bhim’: How a Central Maharashtra Village Gave Rise to a Dalit Empowerment Slogan
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra: Two simple words—“Jai Bhim”—have grown to symbolize the awakening, dignity, and empowerment of India’s Dalit community. These words, expressing reverence for Dr Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, are now ubiquitous in Dalit gatherings, protests, and celebrations. Yet, few are aware of the historical moment and the central
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Former Pentagon Official Calls US Stand on Indian Oil Trade ‘Hypocritical’
Former Pentagon official Michael Rubin has sharply criticised the United States’ stance on India’s purchase of Russian oil, describing it as “hypocritical” and highlighting the practical energy needs of the world’s most populous democracy. Speaking in an interview with ANI, Rubin questioned whether the US can realistically provide India with the fuel it requires at
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