Rajpal Yadav sentenced to 3 months jail in cheque-bounce case
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday, July 10, upheld the conviction of actor Rajpal Yadav in cheque-bounce cases and sentenced him to three months imprisonment. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also directed Yadav to pay more than Rs 1 crore to the complainant in each of the seven complaints. The judge, however, clarified that Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Actor Rajpal Yadav gets 3 months jail as Delhi HC upholds conviction in cheque bounce cases
The Delhi High Court upheld actor Rajpal Yadav's conviction in multiple cheque bounce cases. The court sentenced the actor to three months imprisonment for these offenses. This judgment dismissed petitions challenging the trial court's earlier decision. Yadav had previously paid approximately Rs 4.25 crore to the complainant company. He is also facing a separate loan dispute case with a large outstanding amount.
Rajpal Yadav sentenced to jail after fresh High Court ruling in cheque bounce case
Actor Rajpal Yadav faces three months in jail following a Delhi High Court ruling. He was ordered to pay over one crore rupees in seven cheque bounce cases. The court reopened the matter after the actor cited significant film production losses. Yadav stated his case involves Rs 17 crore in incurred losses, not just Rs 5 crore. He explained a person invested more after seeing seventy percent of his film.
HC seeks Delhi govt's stand on private schools' plea over constitution of fee regulation committee
The Delhi High Court has asked the Delhi government for its stance on private schools' petitions. These schools challenge a Directorate of Education circular regarding fee regulation committees. The court deferred a hearing on the main case until July 20. Schools are seeking protection from coercive action if they fail to comply.
SC to hear Ram temple donation case pleas on July 13
New Delhi: The Supreme Court would hear a batch of pleas seeking a fair and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya on July 13. On July 7, an Ayodhya court granted a one-day police remand for three of the eight accused arrested in connection with the alleged Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
BJP Criticizes Punjab Congress Infighting
New Delhi, July 10: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson R.P. Singh has made a sharp remark regarding the infighting within the Punjab Congress. Referring to Bhupesh Baghel, the Congress in-charge for Punjab, Singh stated that his tea has gone cold as several leaders refused to attend a meeting called by him. Singhs comments came ... Read more BJP Criticizes Punjab Congress Infighting
Delhi HC seeks Centres stand on Ambassador Hotels plea against show-cause notice for eviction
The counsel for the petitioner said he apprehended that an order of eviction could be passed on July 10. The matter has been listed before the estate officer on this date
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October; expands Premium Economy to 6 Indian cities
Emirates will introduce its A380 aircraft on the Dubai-Delhi route starting October 25. This move expands the airline's double-decker service to a third Indian city. Premium Economy will also become available on six Indian destinations by month's end. The airline cites strong demand as a reason for these network enhancements. Emirates is also opening new retail travel stores and a call centre in India.
A student's JEE preparation was interrupted by a collapsed lung and surgery. His mother stepped in, attending online classes and creating study notes for him. Gunjan Kumar recovered and used his mother's notes for revision before the exam. He achieved a good percentile in JEE Mains and cleared JEE Advanced. This success led to his admission at IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus.
Delhi High Court dismisses Zostels fresh petition against Oyo
The Delhi High Court dismissed Zostel's latest petition against PRISM on July 8. This marks Zostel's ninth unsuccessful judicial attempt in their ongoing dispute. The court previously set aside an arbitral award favoring PRISM's position. PRISM has made all necessary disclosures for its IPO process.
70 medical colleges fail to comply with NMC's mandatory CCTV norms
Seventy medical colleges and hospitals have not linked their CCTV systems with the National Medical Commission's control center. Prominent Delhi institutions are among those failing to comply with mandatory regulations. The National Medical Commission has issued repeated directives since 2022 for compliance. These institutions must now immediately connect their surveillance systems for remote monitoring. Failure to comply may result in appropriate regulatory action by the commission.
Farooq Invites 52 National, Regional Leaders to NC's Delhi Protest for J&K Statehood
National Conference president Dr Farooq Abdullah has written to 52 leaders of national and regional political parties, including the INDIA bloc allies and Jammu and Kashmir-based leaders, inviting them to join the party's proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Norway's 'Viking Row' Fever Reaches India, Ambassador Celebrates World Cup Run
Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, led the viral 'Viking Row' celebration at the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi on Thursday.
WhatsApp submits reply on username notice; govt examining messaging platforms response: Sources
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the governments notice on the username feature and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday. The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, phishing, digital-arrest []
Delhi High Court To Pass Verdict In Rajpal Yadav's Rs 9-Crore Debt Case Today
Rajpal Yadav has paid Rs 2.5 crore in the Rs 9-crore cheque bounce-case in February, according to his lawyer Bhaskar Upadhyay.
Widely tested, verified: Puri rejects claims against E20 fuel
NEW DELHI: Rejecting criticism of ethanol-blended fuel, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that E20 petrol is scientifically tested, safe for vehicles and central to the countrys push for energy self-reliance. In a post on X, the Union Minister claimed that a misinformation campaign had intensified after the rollout of E85-compatible []
Delhi: 10 Rounds Fired Over Banquet Hall Lease Dispute in Madhu Vihar, 1 Injured
Rehan, an eyewitness to the incident, alleged a pre-planned conspiracy targeting the owners of the establishment.
Death toll in Delhi building collapse climbs to three
The death toll in the four-storey building collapse in Delhi's Rohini rose to three after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the rubble during an overnight operation. Five people were rescued after the under-construction building collapsed amid heavy rainfall on Wednesday evening.
Heavy rain disrupts normal life across Delhi
Heavy overnight rain lashed Delhi, causing widespread waterlogging, uprooted trees and severe traffic congestion across the city. The IMD issued a red alert after Safdarjung recorded 72.6 mm of rainfall, while Chief Minister Rekha Gupta reviewed drainage arrangements in affected areas.
FIFA referee chief dismisses Egypt allegations
New Delhi, July 9: FIFA chief refereeing officer Pierluigi Collina has firmly defended the integrity and independence of match officials at the 2026 FIFA World Cup following criticism over Argentinas dramatic 3-2 Round of 16 victory against Egypt. The response comes after the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) called for an investigation into the officiating and []
J&K Higher Education Council Executive Committee meets at KU
Srinagar, Jul 9: The Executive Committee Meeting of the Jammu and Kashmir Higher Education Council (JKHEC) was held at University of Kashmir, on Thursday, bringing together academicians, policymakers and heads of higher educational institutions from J&K to deliberate on transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening the higher education ecosystem of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was chaired by Prof. Dinesh Singh, Vice-Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, who emphasised the need for promoting innovation-driven, interdisciplinary and learner-centric approaches in higher education institutions in accordance with the vision and spirit of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. Addressing the members, Prof. Singh underlined the importance of reimagining higher education through creativity, flexibility, experiential learning and problem-solving. He stressed on taking forward the Design Your Degree (DYD) programme as an innovative academic initiative aimed at enabling students to explore multidisciplinary learning pathways and develop skills suited to contemporary challenges. Prof. Singh said universities and colleges must evolve as dynamic centres of ideas, innovation and research where students are encouraged to think independently, undertake meaningful projects and engage with real-world challenges. He also highlighted the significance of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into academics, teaching-learning processes and research, enabling institutions to remain responsive to emerging global developments. Earlier, Prof. Nilofer Khan, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kashmir, in her remarks highlighted the Universitys commitment towards advancing academic excellence, research, innovation and student-centric reforms. Prof. Khan said the University of Kashmir remains committed to achieving the objectives envisioned under NEP-2020 by strengthening collaboration among universities, colleges and government institutions. She said the J&K Higher Education Council has created an important platform for collective thinking and developing a shared roadmap for transforming higher education across Jammu and Kashmir. The Committee reviewed the progress achieved on decisions taken during previous meetings of the Higher Education Council and held detailed deliberations on strengthening the implementation of the Design Your Degree initiative, promoting undergraduate research, entrepreneurship and innovation-led education. Prof. Shobha Bagai, Director, Cluster Innovation Centre, University of Delhi, shared her insights on multidisciplinary education, innovation ecosystems and experiential learning models. She emphasised the need to encourage creativity, research aptitude and entrepreneurial thinking among students from the undergraduate level and highlighted the importance of designing academic frameworks that connect classroom learning with practical problem-solving. The Executive Committee also discussed the integration of Artificial Intelligence in teaching, learning and research programmes across higher educational institutions. Members deliberated upon strategies to leverage AI for enhancing academic practices, improving research outcomes and preparing students for future opportunities. The meeting also reviewed initiatives related to entrepreneurship and innovation, proposed programmes under the Higher Education Council framework, and discussed budgetary provisions and other academic matters. The meeting was attended by Shri Ram Niwas Sharma (IAS), Principal Secretary to Government, Higher Education Department, J&K; Prof. Umesh Rai, Vice-Chancellor, University of Jammu; Prof. Shakil A. Romshoo, Vice-Chancellor, Islamic University of Science and Technology; Prof. Mohammad Mobin, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University Srinagar; Prof. K. S. Chandrasekar, Vice-Chancellor, Cluster University of Jammu; Prof. Sheikh Ajaz Bashir, Director Colleges, J&K; Prof. (Dr.) Seema Naz, Nodal Principal, Government College of Education (IASE); Dr. Naveen Anand, Principal, Government College for Women, Parade Ground Jammu; and Dr. Guneet Singh Sudan, OSD to Vice-Chairman, J&K Higher Education Council, among others. Prof. Pragati Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University (SMVDU), and Prof. B. N. Tripathi, Vice-Chancellor, SKUAST-Jammu, joined the meeting through online mode and participated in the deliberations.
Delhi-NCR experienced significant rainfall and thunderstorms, offering relief from recent humidity. Moderate to heavy showers are forecast across the region throughout the day. Temperatures have dipped, making the weather considerably more pleasant for residents. Commuters should anticipate potential traffic congestion and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The monsoon is expected to remain active for several more days.
Massive fire breaks out at godown in Delhi's Alipur
A large fire erupted at a cardboard roll godown in North Delhi's Alipur area. Firefighters responded swiftly, dispatching multiple water tenders and a Big Fire Tender. The incident was escalated to a Category 6 fire due to its massive scale. Cooling operations presented challenges as synthetic materials melted and solidified. Fortunately, no casualties or injuries were reported from the extensive blaze.
Court to Decide on Khan Sirs Bail Plea in Coaching Controversy
New Delhi, July 10: A civil court in Patna is set to deliver its verdict on Friday regarding the anticipatory bail plea of popular coaching teacher Faisal Khan, also known as Khan Sir. This case is linked to a dispute involving coaching operator Roshan Anand. The court had reserved its decision earlier this week after ... Read more Court to Decide on Khan Sirs Bail Plea in Coaching Controversy
Agriculture minister Chouhan meets Taliban agriculture minister, discuss agricultural cooperation
In another sign of the expanding engagement between India and Afghanistans Taliban administration, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan held wide-ranging talks with Afghanistans Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Minister Mawlawi Ataullah Omari to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, irrigation, livestock, research, education, capacity building and agri-trade. The meeting, attended by senior officials of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), reviewed the existing agricultural partnership and explored new avenues of collaboration. Welcoming the Afghan delegation, Minister Shivraj Chouhan said India and Afghanistan shared centuries-old civilizational ties founded on trust, friendship and strong people-to-people relations. Reaffirming New Delhis commitment to strengthening agricultural cooperation, he said India was ready to share its scientific expertise, technological innovations and institutional experience to support Afghanistans food security, agricultural productivity and farmers prosperity. Food security and seed development emerged as key areas of discussion, with the Afghan side seeking Indias assistance in improving wheat productivity through advanced seed technologies and research collaboration. Chouhan assured Indias support through the supply of quality wheat, maize and potato seeds, climate-resilient and biofortified crop varieties, as well as technical expertise from ICAR institutions. The two sides also discussed water management and climate-resilient agriculture, with the Afghan delegation highlighting challenges posed by water scarcity and climate change. Chouhan shared Indias experience in micro-irrigation, rainwater harvesting, watershed development and efficient water-use technologies, and expressed willingness to support Afghanistan in developing sustainable irrigation systems. The ministers also explored cooperation in agricultural research, education and capacity building. India proposed enhanced collaboration between ICAR and Afghan agricultural institutions through joint research, faculty and student exchanges, laboratory support and training programmes for scientists, veterinarians and extension personnel. Discussions also covered horticulture, dairy, livestock, poultry, fisheries, animal health, post-harvest management, digital agriculture and soil health. Omari thanked India for its continued support to Afghanistans agriculture sector and sought deeper cooperation in improving wheat productivity, irrigation, livestock development, agricultural research, education, technology transfer and agri-business. Both sides also discussed expanding bilateral agricultural trade, strengthening agricultural value chains and promoting business-to-business engagement. The two countries agreed to work towards establishing a Joint Working Group to prepare a long-term roadmap for cooperation in agriculture and livestock and to facilitate regular institutional engagement. The meeting comes amid steadily growing engagement between New Delhi and the Taliban administration. New Delhi over the past two years, has maintained regular diplomatic contacts with Kabul while continuing humanitarian assistance and development cooperation. The visit also follows a series of high-level engagements between the two sides. Earlier this year, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephone conversation with Afghanistans acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, reaffirming Indias support for the Afghan people and discussing ways to expand bilateral cooperation. Taliban delegations have also travelled to New Delhi in recent years for discussions with Indian officials on political, trade, humanitarian and development issues, reflecting a gradual normalization of contacts since India reopened its technical mission in Kabul in 2022 and upgraded it to fully operational embassy in October 2025. Thursdays meeting is being seen as another step in deepening practical cooperation between the two countries, particularly in sectors such as agriculture and food security, where India has traditionally played an important developmental role in Afghanistan.
Mom's notes help Bihar boy with collapsed lung crack IIT
A student's IIT dream was realized through his mother's unwavering support. She diligently took notes and revised lessons while he recovered from a collapsed lung. This dedication allowed him to prepare for the crucial JEE examinations. He achieved a significant rank in the PwD-OBC category. Consequently, he secured admission to IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus.
Delhuge! Delhi goes under on wettest July day in 3 years; IMD issues yellow alert for today
Delhi received its heaviest rainfall in three years on Thursday. This intense downpour caused significant traffic disruptions across the city. Several areas experienced severe waterlogging, impacting daily commutes for many residents. Tragically, the heavy rains led to drowning incidents involving children and adults. The city's infrastructure struggled to cope with the extreme weather conditions.
Weather LIVE Updates: Southwest Monsoon, Delayed By A Day, Covers Entire Country
Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Southwest Monsoon causes heavy rain and waterlogging in Delhi NCR and Uttar Pradesh
Intel agencies warn of attacks on Indian diaspora in UK & Canada
New Delhi, July 9: Indian intelligence agencies have warned of an emerging security threat to the Indian diaspora in Canada and the United Kingdom, with inputs indicating that elements linked to the Pakistan-based Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Khalistani extremists are planning a coordinated campaign of attacks against individuals perceived to be supporters of India []
Singles swap swipes for real conversations in NCR
Delhiites participated in a speed dating event held in Hauz Khas Village. The event aimed to foster genuine connections through interactive games and conversations. Participants engaged in icebreaker questions and dares to ease initial interactions
NC invites 52 national, J&K political, religious leaders for July 20 Statehood protest in Delhi
The ruling National Conference (NC) has invited 52 leaders from national and Jammu and Kashmir-based political parties, besides prominent religious leaders, to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20, seeking the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. According to details, invitation letters have been sent to leaders of the INDIA bloc as well as several other national and regional parties in an effort to build a broad political consensus around the demand for the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Among the prominent national leaders invited are Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, DMK president M.K. Stalin, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee, Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav, Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, Nationalist Congress Party president Sharad Pawar, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal. The National Conference has also extended invitations to AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi and Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal. From Jammu and Kashmir, invitations have been sent to Democratic Progressive Azad Party chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad, Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti, J&K BJP president Sat Paul Sharma, Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party president Altaf Bukhari, Jammu and Kashmir People's Conference president Sajjad Gani Lone, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee president Tariq Hameed Karra, CPI(M) leader Mohammed Yousuf Tarigami and Awami Ittehad Party founder and chief Abdul Rashid Sheikh. The National Conference has also invited prominent religious leaders, including Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq, who heads the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), and Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. The protest has been scheduled for July 20 at Jantar Mantar, where the National Conference plans to press the Centre for the immediate restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. The party has been reaching out to political parties, civil society organisations and other stakeholders in an attempt to project the demand as a collective aspiration cutting across political affiliations. The invitation drive comes days after the National Conference convened a meeting of over 150 representatives from civil society in Srinagar, where a unanimous resolution was adopted urging the Centre to restore Jammu and Kashmir's statehood without any further delay. The proposed protest is expected to be one of the National Conference's biggest political mobilisations outside Jammu and Kashmir since the formation of the Omar Abdullah-led government, with the party seeking support from both regional and national political formations for its statehood campaign.
Rajpal Yadav cheque bounce case: HC verdict out today
The Delhi High Court is slated to pronounce its verdict on Friday in a batch of petitions filed by Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav and others challenging their conviction and sentence in multiple cheque bounce cases.
Piyush Goyal Encourages MP Lead Fellows to Embrace Innovation for a Developed India
New Delhi, July 10: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal appreciated the visionary ideas, aspirations, and commitment of the MP Lead Fellows during a discussion on Thursday. In a post on X, Goyal highlighted the transformative journey towards a developed India by 2047, the role of youth in nation-building, and the importance of active participation ... Read more Piyush Goyal Encourages MP Lead Fellows to Embrace Innovation for a Developed India
The funeral ceremonies around late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran were not merely an act of mourning. They were a political theatre, a diplomatic signal, and perhaps most importantly, a map of a changing world. Around one coffin gathered the anxieties, loyalties, calculations and resentments of an international system no longer obedient to the old grammar of American power. Reports said representatives from more than 100 countries were expected to attend the ceremonies. The numbers matter, but the symbolism matters more. Iran has been sanctioned, attacked, isolated, vilified, economically squeezed and militarily pressured for decades. Yet, at the moment of its supreme political-religious transition, much of the non-Western world chose to show up. Not all came as allies. Some came out of geography, some out of faith, some out of energy interests, some out of strategic caution, and some because Iran can no longer be treated as a country to be erased from the regional equation. That is the real story. A funeral is normally an occasion of protocol. States send representatives, offer condolences and return home. But Tehran turned this funeral into statecraft. The procession, the crowds, the sacred geography, the chants, the visiting delegations and the ritual language all worked together to produce one central message: Iran may be wounded, but it is not isolated; it may be battered, but it remains embedded in the politics of West Asia, Eurasia and the wider Global South. This is where the ceremony becomes analytically important. Irans political system has always drawn heavily from the language of martyrdom, memory and resistance. In the Shia imagination, defeat is not always defeat; suffering can become legitimacy; death can become mobilisation. The Islamic Republic understands this grammar deeply. It does not merely mourn its dead. It places them inside a larger narrative of resistance, sacrifice and continuity. That is why Khameneis funeral could not be an ordinary burial. It had to be a demonstration of survival. The state needed to show its own people that the system had not fractured. It needed to show its adversaries that assassination had not produced panic. It needed to show its allies that Irans networks remained intact. And it needed to show the world that the old strategy of isolating Tehran had failed to empty the room. The most striking interpretive claim emerging from commentary on the ceremonies is that Quranic verses were recited before different foreign delegations in ways that appeared to carry coded political meanings. Such claims must be treated with caution unless officially confirmed. But even as interpretation, they are revealing. They point to a distinctive Iranian style of diplomacy in which scripture, symbolism, martyrdom and political messaging often operate together. In Western diplomatic culture, states speak through communiqus, summits, sanctions and press briefings. Iran often speaks in a layered idiom: theological, historical, strategic and emotional at the same time. A verse may console an ally, caution a hesitant partner, rebuke a rival or invoke endurance in the face of military pressure. To miss this language is to misunderstand Tehran. Iran does not always separate religion from strategy; it frequently fuses the two into a single political message. The guest list was equally significant. Pakistans high-level presence reflected not only religious and neighbourhood sentiment, but also Islamabads renewed attempt to position itself as a broker in West Asian politics. Chinas representation signalled continuity: Iran remains part of Beijings Eurasian calculus. Russias presence was unsurprising but meaningful, reflecting the convergence of two sanctioned powers resisting Western pressure. Central Asian, Caucasian, Gulf and regional delegations showed that Irans importance is not ideological alone. It is geographic, economic, sectarian, military and civilisational. Indias representation deserves particular attention. New Delhi did not send its Prime Minister or External Affairs Minister, which preserved diplomatic caution. But India did not stay away either. Its delegation reflected the old instinct of strategic autonomy: engagement without surrender, balance without theatrics. Iran matters to India because of Chabahar, Central Asia, Afghanistan, energy, Gulf stability, maritime access, Shia networks and the need to avoid being trapped in a purely American-Israeli reading of West Asia. For India, Iran is not a sentimental question. It is a strategic necessity. The absence of the West was also eloquent. Europe was largely invisible, reportedly because it had not been invited. The United States was, predictably, absent. President Trumps shabby and unbecoming remark at Mount Rushmore on 4 July suggesting that he could eliminate the entire gathering in Tehran with one shot only exposed the crudity of a power increasingly unsure of its own moral authority. It sounded less like strategic confidence than a self-soothing performance by an enlarged but bruised ego. Israel, meanwhile, stood outside the ceremony not merely as an adversary, but as the principal antagonist in the conflict that had produced this moment. Yet the absence of the West did not empty the ceremony of meaning. That is precisely the point. There was a time when American hostility could turn a state into a diplomatic quarantine zone. That power has weakened. It has not vanished, but it no longer commands automatic obedience. The distinction is important. The United States remains the worlds most powerful military actor. The dollar remains central to global finance. Europe remains economically consequential. Israel remains militarily formidable. But power is not the same as hegemony. Power can punish; hegemony can make others accept its punishments as legitimate. What Tehrans funeral showed is that American power survives, but American hegemony is fraying. This does not mean the birth of a clean new world order. The phrase is often used too easily. What we are witnessing is not order, but disorder: multipolar, transactional, unstable and resentful. China does not want to police the world like America. Russia wants disruption and leverage. India wants autonomy. Pakistan wants relevance. The Gulf wants security without total dependence. Turkey wants room for manoeuvre. Iran wants deterrence and recognition. The Global South wants respect, but does not speak with one voice. This is not a new order; it is the breakdown of an old one. The funeral revealed this transition with unusual clarity. Around Khameneis coffin stood not a disciplined anti-Western alliance, but a gathering of states and movements connected by overlapping interests, grievances and necessities. Some admired Iran. Some feared it. Some needed it. Some used the ceremony to signal independence from Washington. Their presence did not mean they accepted Irans ideology. It meant they could not accept Irans erasure. There is, however, a danger in romanticising the spectacle. A huge funeral cannot solve Irans economic crisis. A powerful procession cannot erase internal dissent. Sacred symbolism cannot settle succession. Diplomatic attendance cannot remove sanctions or repair the damage of war. Irans strength lies in endurance, but its weakness lies in exhaustion. Both were visible in Tehran. That is why the funeral must be read with balance. It was neither empty propaganda nor proof of Iranian triumph. It was a strategic ritual at a moment of deep transition. It showed the Islamic Republics capacity to mobilise memory, faith, crowds and networks. It also showed that the world around Iran has changed. The West can still sanction, strike, threaten and isolate. But it can no longer assume that the rest of the world will automatically stand aside. A coffin became a diplomatic table. A funeral became a summit. A guest list became a map. And the map tells us this: the American century may not be over as power, but it is over as certainty. The old world in which Washington could decide who was legitimate and who was untouchable is fading. In its place is a harsher, more fragmented world, where attendance itself becomes strategy, mourning becomes messaging, and even a funeral can announce the arrival of historys next turn.
Re-imagining Kashmir beyond Srinagar
My recent article, Srinagar Cannot Breathe Forever, published in Greater Kashmir on June 28, argued that the challenges confronting Srinagar - traffic congestion, environmental degradation, shrinking public spaces, housing shortages and overstretched civic infrastructure - are not isolated urban problems. They are symptoms of a deeper structural imbalance. For decades, Srinagar has grown not merely as the capital city but as the Valleys dominant destination for governance, commerce, education, healthcare, tourism and employment. Every new institution, office, shopping complex or commercial establishment has added another layer of pressure to a city whose physical limits are increasingly defined by its lakes, wetlands, floodplains and fragile ecology. The question before us is therefore much larger than improving traffic management or constructing another flyover. It is whether Kashmir can envision a future where prosperity is shared across the Valley instead of being concentrated in one city. The answer must be an emphatic yes. BEYOND A SRINAGAR-CENTRIC DEVELOPMENT MODEL Every morning, tens of thousands of people travel from Budgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian, Kulgam and Anantnag into Srinagar ( also from peripheries of Srinagar Administrative District). They come for work, higher education, specialised healthcare, government services, trade and business. By evening, they return home, repeating a cycle that consumes time, fuel and productivity while adding to congestion and air pollution. No city, however well governed, can indefinitely sustain such a daily influx. Road widening, better junction design, intelligent traffic systems and stricter parking regulations are all necessary. Yet they can only postpone the inevitable if the underlying pattern of excessive centralisation remains unchanged. The real challenge is not mobility; it is concentration. A VALLEY OF MULTIPLE GROWTH CENTRES Around the world, successful metropolitan regions have adopted a polycentric model of development, where several well-planned cities complement rather than compete with each other. Such models reduce pressure on the primary city while creating new engines of economic growth, a shift from Administrative Districts to Infrastructural cum Institutional Districts . We may have to abandon tourism (destination centric) development authorities which have done less good to these prime locations by way of reducing their green cover with unabated construction boom, which should have been around these places rather than deep inside. Now give a thought to having three Development Authorities viz Centre, North and South Kashmir. Kashmir can adopt a similar vision. Anantnag has the potential to evolve into a premier education and healthcare hub for South Kashmir. With the near completion of Ring Road Project Baramulla can emerge as a logistics, warehousing and agro-industrial gateway, particularly as regional connectivity continues to improve. Sopore can strengthen its traditional role as the Valleys agri-business and horticultural capital, with modern fruit-processing industries adding value to local produce. Pulwama, already known for agriculture and entrepreneurship, can become a centre for agro-technology, biotechnology, research and innovation - with its IUST and IIMA-CSIR. Now JKMPCL is also planning to establish its second largest milk processing facility after Cheshmashahi. Budgam, because of its proximity to Srinagar International Airport, is ideally positioned for logistics parks, convention facilities, hotels, guesthouses and medical facilities, besides aviation-linked businesses. Ganderbal, Bandipora, Kupwara and other districts possess unique strengths in tourism, hydropower, education, horticulture and eco-enterprises that deserve focused investment rather than peripheral attention. Each region has comparative advantages. Planning should build upon them instead of replicating identical urban models everywhere. PLANNING FOR 2050, NOT 2030 Urban planning often becomes reactive. Infrastructure follows population growth instead of anticipating it. Kashmir has an opportunity to reverse that approach. A Regional Spatial Development Plan for Kashmir 2050 should identify future growth corridors, economic clusters, satellite townships, conservation zones and transport networks before unplanned urbanisation overtakes available land. Such a blueprint should integrate land use, transport, housing, climate resilience, tourism, industry and environmental conservation into a single long-term vision. The objective should not simply be to accommodate growth but to direct it intelligently. INSTITUTIONS SHAPE CITIES Cities grow where opportunities exist. If every major university, tertiary hospital, secretariat, convention centre, sports complex and commercial district continues to be located in Srinagar, migration towards the capital will remain inevitable. Balanced regional development requires a conscious policy of dispersing future public investments. New universities, specialised hospitals, IT parks, research centres, tourism infrastructure and administrative offices should increasingly be established across different districts. Government policy has the power to influence geography. Once institutions move, investment follows. Housing develops. Services expand. Employment grows. Eventually, migration patterns begin to change. BETTER CONNECTIVITY, LESS CONGESTION Regional development does not diminish Srinagars importance; it strengthens it. Improved public transport linking district headquarters, modern bus rapid transit, integrated regional mobility and digital governance can substantially reduce unnecessary daily travel. Equally important is expanding digital infrastructure. Telemedicine, online public services, remote education and hybrid workplaces can reduce physical dependence on the capital while improving access across the Valley. The objective is simple: bring services closer to citizens rather than forcing citizens to travel to services. PROTECTING SRINAGAR BY REDUCING ITS BURDEN Srinagars greatest assets are not its shopping centres or office complexes. Its identity lies in the Dal and Nigeen lakes, the Jhelum, Mughal gardens, heritage architecture, historic neighbourhoods and centuries-old urban character. These cannot survive endless expansion. The city should increasingly focus on conservation, cultural tourism, high-quality public spaces, pedestrian-friendly neighbourhoods and environmental restoration rather than unrestrained commercial growth. Relieving pressure on Srinagar is therefore not an economic sacrifice. It is an investment in preserving Kashmirs cultural and ecological heart. A DEFINING CHOICE History offers societies moments when incremental change is no longer sufficient. Kashmir may be approaching such a moment. Population growth, rapid urbanisation, increasing tourism, rising aspirations and climate uncertainty require a development strategy measured not in election cycles but in generations. If we continue concentrating every opportunity in Srinagar, we will inevitably continue discussing congestion, pollution, housing shortages and declining quality of life. If, however, we choose balanced regional development - building strong district economies, creating specialised urban centres and planning for the next fifty years - we can transform the Valley into a network of prosperous, connected and sustainable cities. That is the real solution to helping Srinagar breathe again. The future of Kashmir will not be secured by building a bigger Srinagar. It will be secured by building a stronger Kashmir beyond Srinagar. Dr G N Qasba, Senior Advisor IRADe, New Delhi Former Commissioner SMC, Vice Chairman SDA
Delhi at 120 among 173 nations in Global Liveability Index
J&K excels in Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Srinagar, Jul 09: Jammu and Kashmir has emerged among the best-performing regions in the country in terms of the Pupil-Teacher Ratio (PTR), with teacher availability remaining well within the targets envisaged under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education (RTE) Act. However, the latest national education data also points to anotherchallenge, i.e. theschools in the Union Territory have relatively low student enrolment, suggesting underutilisation of educational infrastructure. According to the UDISE+ Report 2025-26 - NEP Structure, released by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, on July 07, 2026, Jammu and Kashmir has an overall PTR of 16, significantly better than the NEP-recommended norm of 30:1. Across pedagogical stages, the UT maintains favourable ratios of around 10 at the Foundational level, 8-9 at Preparatory, 16 at Middle and 16 at Secondary, placing it among the better-performing States and Union Territories. The report notes that a lower PTR enables teachers to provide greater individual attention, strengthen classroom interaction and improve learning outcomes. However, the data also shows that Jammu and Kashmir has an average of only 126 students per school, much lower than the national average of 215 students per school. While this is considerably higher than Ladakh (64 students per school), it remains well below densely populated regions such as Chandigarh (1,194 students per school), Delhi (788) and Kerala (384). The report observes that States and UTs with very low student numbers per school including Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Mizoram, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Meghalaya may need to optimise school infrastructure for better resource utilisation. In contrast, Chandigarh and Delhi have managed to maintain both high enrolment per school and PTR levels within RTE norms, indicating efficient use of educational infrastructure. The findings underline that while Jammu and Kashmir has made substantial progress in ensuring adequate teacheravailability;improving enrolment density and optimising school infrastructure remain key challenges for the education sector.
Major bureaucratic reshuffle in J&K
Srinagar, Jul 09: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) onThursdayordered a major reshuffle of IAS and IPS officers belonging to the AGMUT (Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories) cadre, approving the transfer and posting of several senior officers across various Union Territories and states with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs from Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, the transfershave beenmade with the approval of the competent authority and will remain in force until further orders. Jammu & Kashmir has witnessed significant changes inboth theIAS and IPS administrations under the latest reshuffle. Senior IAS officer Shahid Iqbal Choudhary (2009 batch) has been transferred from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. Choudhary has held several key positions in Jammu & Kashmir, including Deputy Commissioner of multiple districts and Secretary in different departments. Among the IAS officers posted to Jammu & Kashmir are Saugat Biswas (2006 batch) from Arunachal Pradesh, Mamta Yadav (2021 batch) from Delhi, and Ishita Rathi (2022 batch) from Puducherry. The IPS cadre has also seen extensive changes. Tanushree (IPS) (2017 batch) has been transferred from Jammu & Kashmir to Delhi, while Deepika (2018 batch) has been shifted from Jammu & Kashmir to Puducherry. Gaurav Sikarwar (2019 batch) has been moved from Jammu & Kashmir to Goa. Meanwhile, Jammu & Kashmir will receive several IPS officers under the fresh postings. These include Vishnu Kumar (2019 batch) from Delhi, Arshi Aadil (2019 batch) from Goa, Tikam Singh Verma (2020 batch) from Goa, and K M Privanka (2021 batch) from Chandigarh. In addition, officers Rajeev Kumar Ambasta, Deepak Yadav, Anand Kumar Mishra, and Satish Kumar have also been transferred from Delhi to Jammu & Kashmir, strengthening the Union Territory's policing and administrative framework. The reshuffle also includes transfers involving Delhi, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram, Ladakh, Puducherry, Lakshadweep, Chandigarh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, reflecting a broader administrative reorganisation across the AGMUT cadre. The Ministry stated that all transfers and postings will take effect immediately and remain valid until further orders. The exercise is aimed at ensuring administrative efficiency, optimal deployment of officers, and strengthening governance across the AGMUT cadre.
New Delhi, Jul 09: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Thursday said India's border security system, based on the vision of a Smart Border, will become the most modern in the world in the coming years, and that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the country has been freed from Naxalism and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East. Shah was addressing the Land Border Districts' Superintendents of Police Conference2026 in New Delhi. The conference was attended by Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Directors General of Police of the border states, and several senior officials. The Union Home Minister said this conference has given an institutional shape to the comprehensive approach towards border security, adding that in the coming times, the government will also move forward holistically to ensure coastal border security. The conference will focus on discussing problems related to border security, addressing concerns regarding their resolution, and formulating appropriate policy measures, he said. Shah said the Modi government, along with associated border guarding forces, state and district administrations, relevant stakeholders of the Government of India, and local citizens,through their mutual integration, is constructing a strong quadrangular security grid.A secure border, prosperous border region, and a vigilant society together can make the country secure, he added. The Home Minister said that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, the country has been freed from Naxalism and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the North-East, which is an indicator of collective success. In the next three years, the government will inflict serious damage on the narcotics menace and achieve victory over it as well, he said. Earlier, problems were permanent and solutions were temporary. In the Modi government, we are striking at the roots of the problems and making the solutions permanent. Amit Shah said that the Modi Government has increased investment in border infrastructure by 400 percent and has adopted a scientific approach to strengthening border security. He said that under the Vibrant Villages Programme, Prime Minister Modi has described the country's last village as its first village, with efforts being made to prevent migration, generate employment, and ensure 100 percent implementation of government welfare schemes. Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has launched the Demography Mission to study demographic changes, identify abnormal factors contributing to demographic growth, and recommend measures to prevent such changes in the future, with the government committed to curbing abnormal demographic growth caused by unnatural factors through a ruthless approach. He said the primary cause of demographic changes in border areas is illegal infiltration. The Union Home Minister said that the Modi Government is fencing the 1,610-km-long IndiaMyanmar border at a cost of Rs 31,000 crore. The government's objectives are to prevent proxy war, illegal infiltration, the spread of radicalisation, narcotics trafficking, smuggling, drone-related threats, cybercrime, organised crime, and demographic changes; to make border areas more livable; to prevent migration from these regions; and to ensure their security, he said. Amit Shah said that the Modi Government is moving from an isolated border outpost system towards the creation of an integrated security grid, and emphasised the importance of ensuring that information on demographic changes caused by abnormal factors in border areas is communicated from the grassroots to the highest level at the earliest possible stage.
Assam Rifles havildar killed in Manipur ambush cremated with honours in Ghaziabad
Joined duty one day before attack, took 9 bullets to his chest but kept fighting till last breath, says son
Ghaziabad schools to stay shut today as IMD issues heavy rain alert
3 migrant workers from Bihar die in hit and run, driver held
Victims were agricultural labourers who came to Jewar for paddy transplantion work during monsoon
Life term for man who ripped wifes tongue, stabbed her to death in front of sons
70% more drains cleared this year before monsoon showers, says DDA
DME, NH-9 come to a crawl during rush hour
Commuters stranded for hours as six underpasses flooded
Journalist on way to work stalked, harassed in Noida Film City
Biker Follows Her In Auto, Makes Obscene Gestures, Lewd Remarks
Monsoon rain triggers a civic implosion in Ghaziabad, claims 2 lives, leads to widespread flooding
Cave-in Swallows Car, Body Found In Drain as CM-GRID Work Worsens Flooding
SUV rams into vegetable van, 2 die
Car collided head on with the vehicle killing teenager sitting on top
Roads down under, work in progress stays afloat
GMCs progress report shows work on the 1.83-km Kala Patthar Road-Shaheed Capt Manoj Pandey Marg stretch has progressed only 0.25%
Cleaning Noidas drains will need another week
Helpline Launched; MLA Reviews Situation With Authority Amid Waterlogging
Ghaziabad admin declares rain holiday after students reach school
No district-wide holiday in Noida, private schools tweak timings due to rain & traffic
Guard electrocuted in flooded Indirapuram park
Poles uprooted, water enters homes: Rain lays bare infrastructure issues in Noida
Traffic comes to crawl; locals blame unpreparedness of civic agencies
Noida govt schools flooded, kids wade their way to classrooms
Google is appealing a Delhi High Court ruling concerning trademark infringement in its advertising program. The company argues the judgment deviates from established legal precedents regarding keyword advertising practices. A division bench will likely hear Google's appeal against the single judge's decision. The court had previously ordered Google to pay damages to Hindware for trademark misuse.
NC has lost voter confidence: Bukhari
Srinagar, July 9: Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari launched a sharp attack on the ruling National Conference (NC) government, accusing Chief Minister Omar Abdullah of pursuing politics without truth and failing to address the aspirations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking to Rising Kashmir Syed Muhammad Altaf Bukhari questioned the government's announcements regarding the AAY initiative in government schools, claiming that the scheme would benefit only a small fraction of students. He alleged that despite official claims, fewer than 5,000 students would be covered, while nearly 1.7 million students study in government schools across the Union Territory. Bukhari also criticized the National Conference's planned political mobilisation ahead of its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, saying the party, which has over 40 MLAs and is in power, should be capable of drawing massive public participation if it truly enjoys people's support. He remarked that if the party failed to mobilise people, it would reflect its disconnect with the public. The Apni Party chief asserted that his party continues to attract new members despite the absence of elections, attributing the trend to growing public disappointment with the current dispensation. According to him, many people now believe that honest political voices were treated unfairly in the past and are looking for an alternative. On the issue of Jammu and Kashmir's restoration of statehood, Bukhari said his party had been demanding the return of statehood since its formation in March 2020. He claimed that leaders who once criticised the demand are now raising the same issue. While expressing confidence that statehood would eventually be restored, he maintained that the people had voted primarily over the issue of Article 370 and not merely for statehood. Bukhari further argued that political engagement with the Union Government was essential for safeguarding the interests of Jammu and Kashmir. He said maintaining communication with New Delhi was necessary to secure development projects and resolve public issues, adding that this approach had often invited criticism against his party. Commenting on the recent controversy surrounding school textbooks and the suspension of education department officials, Bukhari demanded a comprehensive and impartial inquiry. He alleged that responsibility should not be limited to lower-ranking employees and called for accountability at all administrative levels, including senior officials involved in the textbook approval process. He also criticised the handling of historical content in school textbooks, alleging that the contributions of prominent political figures, including Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, had been omitted. Bukhari said an investigation should determine who authorised such changes. During the interaction, Bukhari also referred to activist Sonam Wangchuk, stating that he would readily meet him because he had shown courage in raising public issues. Taking another swipe at the National Conference, Bukhari alleged that the party had drifted away from its original ideology and no longer represented the aspirations for which people had historically supported it. He said the people of Jammu and Kashmir were increasingly recognising what he described as the government's failure to deliver on its promises. The Apni Party president reiterated that his party would continue to raise issues concerning governance, education, employment and public accountability, while urging the government to focus on addressing people's concerns instead of making political claims.
Statehood push: NC invites INDIA bloc, J&K leaders for Delhi protest
Srinagar, July 9: Seeking to build a broad political consensus around the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, the National Conference (NC) has extended invitations to 52 political and religious leaders from across the country to participate in its proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 20. The outreach includes leaders from the INDIA bloc, national political parties, regional outfits in Jammu and Kashmir and prominent religious figures, signalling the party's attempt to turn the demand for statehood into a wider political movement. Referring to August 5, 2019, when the Union Government abrogated Article 370 and downgraded J&K into two Union Territories, the NC president said the Centre had assured Parliament that statehood would be restored at an appropriate time. The people of Jammu & Kashmir have remained dignified and patient... We did not take to the streets. We went, instead, to the ballot box, he wrote, adding that elections were held peacefully in 2024 and an elected government under CM Omar Abdullah is now functioning. In the letter, he wrote that statehood remains withheld and elusive, and that no explanation is forthcoming and no timeline is being offered. And yet, Statehood-that most basic constitutional right, that most elementary unit of self-governance in a federal democracy -remains withheld and elusive to us. There is no explanation forthcoming. There is no timeline offered. There is only silence. This is not merely a delay. It is an affront to the democratic will of an entire people, Farooq wrote. Among those invited are Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party; Mallikarjun Kharge, President of the Indian National Congress; Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; M.K. Stalin, President of the DMK; Mamata Banerjee, Chairperson of the Trinamool Congress; Akhilesh Yadav, National President of the Samajwadi Party; Lalu Prasad Yadav, chief of the Rashtriya Janata Dal; Sharad Pawar, President of the Nationalist Congress Party; Uddhav Thackeray of Shiv Sena (UBT); and Arvind Kejriwal, National Convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party. The National Conference has also invited Asaduddin Owaisi, President of AIMIM, and Sukhbir Singh Badal, President of the Shiromani Akali Dal. From Jammu and Kashmir, invitations have been sent to Ghulam Nabi Azad, Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Azad Party; Mehbooba Mufti, President of the Peoples Democratic Party; Sat Paul Sharma, President of the BJP's Jammu and Kashmir unit; Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, President of the Apni Party; Sajad Gani Lone, President of the People's Conference; Tariq Hameed Karra, President of the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee; Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami, senior CPI(M) leader; and Abdul Rashid Sheikh, founder and chief of the Awami Ittehad Party. Religious leaders invited for the protest include Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Moulvi Mohammad Umar Farooq, chairman of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulama (MMU), and Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam. The proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar comes amid renewed political debate over the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, a demand that has found resonance across several political parties in the Union Territory.
Farooq invites BJP, casts wide net for J&K statehood protest
The National Conference has invited various political parties for a protest. This demonstration is scheduled for July 20 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The protest aims to demand the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. Invitations have been extended to leaders from across the political spectrum. The event coincides with the opening day of Parliament's monsoon session.
WhatsApp username feature row: Meta replies to govt notice
New Delhi: Meta-owned WhatsApp has submitted its reply to the governments notice on the username feature, and the response is being examined, sources said on Thursday, July 9. The Centre issued a notice to Meta last Wednesday, questioning the proposed username feature on WhatsApp, flagging concerns that it could materially increase incidents of online fraud, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi IVF embryo swap case, state ART body puts inquiry on hold
Man, 26, drowns in Najafgarh school pool
Teacher engaged in SIR process attempts suicide, says excessive work pressure in note
STEM pgm at Shalimar Bagh school sets benchmark for future-ready learning
Delhi teacher arrested for conducting recce for Lawrence Bishnoi gang's Rs 10 crore extortion bid
In a shocking turn of events, a BTech graduate was apprehended for his involvement in a notorious gang's extortion scheme. Allegedly, he scouted a businessmans office and shared a video to aid the gang's demands. Following a complaint from the businessman, police took swift action against the teacher. Investigations continue to uncover additional targets and the gangs previous operations.
The house he dreamt of building became his grave
7-year-old boy drowns in rainwater-filled plot in outer Delhi
Multiple shots fired outside East Delhi banquet hall over property dispute
Multiple rounds were fired outside a banquet hall in East Delhi's Madhu Vihar. The incident occurred on Thursday night after a PCR call was received by police. This firing stemmed from a family dispute over the ownership of the banquet hall. Police officers reached the scene and found evidence of shots fired. No arrests have been made in connection with this incident yet.
2 more die in Rohini building collapse, police probe gaps
Delhi records good air day after almost 3 years
Sadar Bazar, where rain misery finds a permanent address
Heavy rain inundates Delhi, disrupts traffic; AQI cleanest since 2023
Relentless monsoon rains battered Delhi, causing widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the city. Several areas experienced significant inundation, with vehicles partially submerged and roads impassable for commuters. The downpour, however, led to the national capital recording its cleanest air quality since September 2023. Authorities received numerous complaints regarding waterlogging and structural damage throughout the day.
Delhi Fails First Real Monsoon Test
Court orders safeguards for accused in CM assault case
Push for revamp of Old Delhi, SRDC gets a new name
HC declines stay on Sujan Singh Park eviction process
360 needed pls
DDA warn against encroachment, issues public notice
NC invites Mirwaiz, Kashmir's Grand Mufti and all political parties to join Delhi protest
Srinagar, Jul 9: In a first, the ruling National Conference on Thursday said it has invited Kashmir's chief preacher, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, to join its upcoming protest in New Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir. The National Conference said it has invited all political parties, including the BJP, to take part in the protest. The Mirwaiz, who formerly led the moderate faction of the now-defunct Hurriyat Conference, has been extended the invitation in his capacity as the head of the Muthaida Majlis-e-Ulema, an umbrella body representing several prominent religious organisations. Broadening its outreach, the National Conference has also invited the Grand Mufti of Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, to participate in the demonstration. Apart from the political parties, the National Conference has invited Mirwaiz sahab, who is chief of the Muthaida Majlis-e-Ulema, and Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam, the Grand Mufti of Kashmir, said NC chief spokesperson Tanvir Sadiq. Sadiq said the National Conference has invited all political parties in Jammu and Kashmir, including the BJP, to take part in the protest. Most of the invitations have been sent out, while others are being processed. We have invited the president of Jammu and Kashmir BJP, as well as the heads of other political parties, including Mehbooba Mufti of the Peoples Democratic Party and Altaf Bukhari of the Apni Party, he said. The move marks a significant shift in the region's political landscape, signalling an effort by the ruling party to build a broader coalition -- bridging mainstream political entities and influential religious leadership -- to press the Centre on the statehood issue. The National Conference has announced that it would hold a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on the first day of the monsoon session of Parliament on July 20, to remind the Centre of its promise to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir.
Terrorism, naxalism wiped out under PM Modis leadership: Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 9: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah, today addressed the Land Border Districts Superintendents of Police Conference2026 in New Delhi. Union Ministers of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai and Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Directors General of Police of the border states, and several senior officials were present on the occasion. On this occasion, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah said that this conference has given an institutional shape to the comprehensive approach towards border security. He added that in the coming times, we will also move forward holistically to ensure coastal border security. He further said that this conference will focus on discussing problems related to border security, addressing concerns regarding their resolution, and formulating appropriate policy measures in this direction. Shah said that Indias border security system, based on the vision of a Smart Border, will become the most modern in the world in the coming years. He said that the Modi government, along with the associated border guarding forces, state and district administrations, relevant stakeholders of the Government of India, and local citizens - through their mutual integration - is constructing a strong quadrangular security grid. Shri Shah emphasized that the a secure border, prosperous border region, and a vigilant society together can make the country secure. Union Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country has been freed from Naxalism and terrorism in Jammu & Kashmir and the North-East, which is an indicator of our collective success. He said that in the next three years, we will inflict serious damage on the narcotics menace and achieve victory over it as well. He added that a strong system is being built to make the country completely infiltration-free and to ensure that infiltration does not happen at all. Shri Shah said that earlier, problems were permanent and solutions were temporary. In the Modi government, we are striking at the roots of the problems and making the solutions permanent. Shah said that the Modi Government has increased investment in border infrastructure by 400 percent and has adopted a scientific approach to strengthening border security. He said that under the Vibrant Villages Programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the country's last village as its first village. Under this initiative, efforts are being made to prevent migration, generate employment, and ensure 100 percent implementation of government welfare schemes.Shri Shah said that Prime Minister Modi has launched the Demography Mission to study demographic changes, identify abnormal factors contributing to demographic growth, and recommend measures to prevent such changes in the future. He said that the Modi Government is committed to curbing abnormal demographic growth caused by unnatural factors through a ruthless approach. Union Home Minister said that the primary cause of demographic changes in border areas is illegal infiltration. Union Home Minister said that to make border security impenetrable, the Modi Government has established a quadrangular, transforming India's approach from reactive to proactive. He said that the Modi Government is moving from an isolated border outpost system towards the creation of an integrated security grid. Union Home Minister also emphasized the importance of ensuring that information on demographic changes caused by abnormal factors in border areas is communicated from the grassroots to the highest level at the earliest possible stage. Shah said that the Modi Government is fencing the 1,610-km-long IndiaMyanmar border at a cost of 31,000 crore. He said that the Government's objectives are to prevent proxy war, illegal infiltration, the spread of radicalization, narcotics trafficking, smuggling, drone-related threats, cybercrime, organized crime, and demographic changes; to make border areas more livable; to prevent migration from these regions; and to ensure their security.
India questions WTO DGs role, seeks clarity on legal basis of proposed e-commerce agreement
New Delhi has also questioned the use of WTO Secretariat resources to service the pact
SC cites blazes in Delhi, Lucknow; questions civic bodies on unauthorised buildings
Bench says slackness by the civic authorities to take effective action against unauthorised constructions in the national capital and its neighbouring regions will not be tolerated
MP: Campaigning for Datia Assembly bypolls reaches feverish pitch sans candidates
The by-election to Datia Assembly seat necessitated the Delhi high court recently disqualifying the sitting Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti from the Assembly in a cheating case.
Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case
The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a petition filed by former Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of National Stock Exchange (NSE), Chitra Ramkrishna, challenging the constitutional validity of the definitions of public duty and public servant under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, holding that NSE performs functions of public importance and its [] The post Delhi High Court dismisses Chitra Ramkrishna plea against PC Act in NSE co-location scam case appeared first on India Legal .
Jammu Kashmir Govt Constitutes Committee for Participation in India International Water Week 2026
SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a committee to coordinate preparations for the Union Territorys participation as the Partner UT in the 9th India International Water Week 2026, scheduled to be held from September 22 to 26 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. According to Government Order No. 1191-JK(GAD) of 2026, dated July 9, []
Satheesan urges Kerala MPs to work as true ambassadors of State in Delhi
Ahead of Monsoon session of Parliament, Chief Minister asks them to raise Keralas developmental needs, as well as constituency-specific issues, with Union Ministers and senior officials
India, Afghanistan review entire spectrum of bilateral ties in key meet in Delhi
The fourth round of India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting was co-chaired by M Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI), Ministry of External Affairs and Shuaib Baryalai, Director General, First Political Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan.
Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates
The Delhi High Court on Thursday approved the designation of 85 advocates as Senior Advocates following a Full Court meeting convened to consider the recommendations of the Committee for Designation of Senior Advocates. The decision was taken after the Full Court examined the recommendations submitted by the designation committee, which had assessed the eligibility and [] The post Delhi High Court designates 85 lawyers as Senior Advocates appeared first on India Legal .
Emirates to deploy A380 on Delhi route from October
Premium economy to expand to six Indian cities as airline rolls out latest cabin products and service enhancements
Sonia Gandhi, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq among 52 leaders invited to Jantar Mantar protest by NC
Srinagar: The National Conference on Thursday sent invitations to 52 leaders from national and J&K-based political parties, as well as religious groups, to participate in its protest programme on statehood at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi on July 20. The invitation letters, have been sent to all leaders of the INDIA bloc, including Sonia Gandhi (Chairperson, []
Construction starts on Magenta Lines InderlokIndraprastha corridor
2 kids drown, road caves in, car falls into pit as heavy rain inundates Ghaziabad, Noida
A three-year-old girl tragically died after slipping into rainwater outside her Ghaziabad home. Heavy monsoon rains caused widespread waterlogging and traffic disruptions across Noida and Ghaziabad. A residential road in Vasundhara Sector 13 collapsed into a large pit after heavy rainfall. Several parts of Noida experienced knee-deep water, paralyzing normal daily activities. The incidents highlighted significant shortcomings in the civic infrastructure and monsoon preparedness.
