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Air India pilot fails second drug test: What happened onboard the Phuket-Delhi flight and what it means

Air Indias Phuket-Delhi turbulence scare has taken a serious turn after the Pilot-in-Command failed a second confirmatory drug test, intensifying regulatory scrutiny and raising fresh questions over flight safety and crew fitness.

11 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Beyond Kaveri: The tale of India

While everyone talks only about Kaveri engine, Indian defence sector is developing several other jet engines to become Atmanirbhar in jet propulsion.

11 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Mini truck driver Mohd Azeem dies due to injuries during assault after accident with Mohd Farman

The Wire claimed that a Muslim mini-truck driver Mohammad Azeem (24) died at a hospital due to injuries caused during an attack on 31st July by Kanwariyas in Uttar Pradeshs Hapur.

11 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
How global tech giants are flagging child abuse material and helping to catch criminals

A single abusive file can generate thousands of detections as it circulates online, while platform flags remain only a starting point and cannot by themselves identify victims, offenders or establish criminal responsibility in India independently.

11 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
British national booked in Pune under Maharashtra

According to the police, the accused made claims that illnesses could be cured and rainfall could occur by invoking the name of Jesus.

11 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
94,000 government schools shut? How Congress weaponised NITI Aayog data to hide the real story

In several states, schools with very few students have been merged with larger institutions so that teachers, classrooms, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and other resources can be used more effectively.

11 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Shoot us, but we won

Congress MP Rajmohan Unnithan in Kerala said, Even if Narendra Modi threatens to shoot us, Vande Mataram will not be sung in full.

11 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
FIR sought against Jamia Registrar Mahtab Alam Rizvi over

A criminal complaint filed with Delhi Police alleges serious irregularities in Jamia Registrar Mahtab Alam Rizvis appointment, citing discrepancies in his qualifications, experience and recruitment records.

11 Aug 2026 3:24 pm
Melting Arctic ice is opening a window for India, and we need to act soon

A monsoon that sustains more than a billion people is being rewritten, one melting season at a time, in a sea most Indians will never see. That isnt a metaphor. Its a data point. It means Indias Arctic stake isnt mainly about trade or minerals. At its core, its also existential, in a way no allys is.

11 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Dear non-Left, don

The revelations of workplace harassment and abusive culture at Newslaundry expose a deeper crisis in Indian journalism: when principles become ideological weapons, accountability becomes selective.

10 Aug 2026 9:23 pm
AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal casts aspersions on the integrity of Supreme Court Collegium: The dissection of the veiled attack on recent judicial appointments

From supporting the Supreme Court Collegium to now casting aspersions on its integrity, AAP and Arvind Kejriwal have weaved alarmist narratives around the judiciary to lend credence to their conspiracy theory that the Modi government is somehow taking over the judiciary

10 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Arfa Khanum questions Rahul Gandhi for criticising

Arfa Khanum Sherwanis reaction to Rahul Gandhi exposes the Lefts selective outrage and its willingness to overlook student suffering when political allies are in the dock.

10 Aug 2026 7:55 pm
How to plan your monthly budget that supports loan repayment

Adding small extra payments whenever possible can help you reduce your loan burden faster. However, ensure that prepayments do not affect your emergency savings or essential expenses. A balanced approach allows you to lower interest costs while maintaining financial stability.

10 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Jharkhand student protest: Leftist cabal that made a hue and cry over alleged use of pellet guns by Delhi Police during CJP protest goes silent over Ranchi Police saying it will use pellet guns in

As the student protest intensifies in Jharkhand, the Ranchi Police has said that it will use pellet guns against student protestors in case of emergency.

10 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
The human cost of India

Paper leak incidents have turned Indias high-stakes examinations into a marketplace where money and connections routinely triumph over years of honest effort.

10 Aug 2026 1:25 pm
For the left ecosystem, rape now

The blurring of foundational categories of a society is a classic trait of the identitarian left, of which the trans ideology is a sub-part. The ideology treats all categorical boundaries such as man-woman, adult-child and even victim-perpetrator as an artificial construct imposed by a repressive society.

10 Aug 2026 10:32 am
As Modi govt cracks down on illegal foreign funding through FCRA Amendment Bill, read about 13 organisations whose licences were cancelled

Over the years, the government has taken action against several organisations after investigations or inspections exposed financial irregularities, misuse of foreign contributions, violation of FCRA rules or activities beyond their declared objectives.

10 Aug 2026 9:45 am
Newslaundry and Abhinandan Sekhri are sick and twisted: For hours after conviction of Tarun Tejpal, their article and tweet shaming his victim was live

The apology by Newslaundry and Abhinandan Sekhri are a scam and a lie - They defended Tarun Tejpal with the article and tweet being live hours after rape conviction

9 Aug 2026 9:21 pm
JNUSU, girlfriend Banojyotsana Lahiri and Harsh Mandar lied in the name of Adivasi Divas to glorify Umar Khalid? Why JNU cancelled the event

The request for the booking submitted to the university omitted to mention that the proposed discussion was about Khalid's book.

9 Aug 2026 8:38 pm
Congress loved rapist Tarun Tejpal: How Kapil Sibal donated 5 lakh to help Tehelka launch its print edition, Sonia Gandhi wanted to shield him

In November 2013, when the sexual assault case against Tejpal was dominating headlines, Sibal told The Sunday Express that he had donated Rs 5 lakh to Tejpal in 2003, when Tehelka was starting its print edition.

9 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
Gujarat HC refuses to grant relief to Christian woman who forced ASHA workers to convert: Here is what the court said

For 3 years, the ASHA workers were asked to stay back after government work and official health-related meetings were over. They were then spoken to about Christianity, encouraged to read the Bible and told that idol worship practised in Hinduism was wrong.

9 Aug 2026 5:51 pm
TheWire peddles, yet again, its interview with foreign-funded scamster bishop Joseph D

Concurring with Thapar, D'Souza claimed that if the Bill is passed, it would enable what he termed as he legalised loot of the Indian Christian community and the global Christian community.

8 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
The art of headline construction: How Indian Express conceded no wrongdoing yet insinuated corruption in RDI Fund

While 'The Indian Express' has been able to prove nothing, it did win the narrative war temporarily. Their clickbait headline convinced amateur political enthusiasts that a scandal exists where it doesn't.

8 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Women are relegated to the lowest position in the Liberal hierarchy of victimhood: Tarun Tejpal

While the High Court has now rejected those stereotypes as myths and upheld the victims testimony, the initial and prolonged response from sections of the Leftist journalistic and celebrity ecosystem told an opprobrious story of reflexive scepticism and even blaming and protection of Tarun Tejpal, their blue-eyed boy.

8 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Are UPI payments going to be taxed? No, the left-liberal ecosystem and the Opposition are manipulating you

The misleading headlines and posts not only peddled misinformation about digital payments but also cast suspicions on the government by alleging US pressure behind the decision.

8 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
Sexual harassment allegations against Newslaundry? As people recount their whitewashing of rapist Tarun Tejpal, former employees speak up

The fact that Newslaundry published the rape apologist article, did not feel sorry for the trauma caused to the victim and dared to later remove it with a standard 'self-reflection' note highlighted how the rot ran deep into the system.

8 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
US court slaps Meta with $567 million penalty over child safety failures, orders major platform reforms: Details

Meta faces global scrutiny after a 567 million New Mexico penalty over child safety, addictive platform features and mental health concerns.

7 Aug 2026 9:25 pm
How Congress, which gave birth to FCRA, is now targeting the BJP govt for stopping illegal foreign funding to NGOs

While Congress is today opposed to the FCRA Amendment Bill of the BJP, it has conveniently forgotten how the legislation came into existence in the first place and underwent major changes during its rule.

7 Aug 2026 7:30 pm
Battle of Colachel: How Travancore king Marthanda Varma crushed Dutch colonial power

Led by Varma and Ramayyan, the Travancore forces managed to strangle the Dutch supplies from all sides.

7 Aug 2026 6:15 pm
From Newslaundry to Javed Akhtar: How the left-liberal ecosystem whitewashed and shielded

The high and mighty, elite sections of society tried to defend Tejpal by downplaying a serious crime like sexual harassment in the workplace.

7 Aug 2026 6:01 pm
The coordinated drumbeat: Tracing the foreign funding targeting India

Water consumption numbers alone dont give the full picture if nobody knows what data centre cooling system is behind them

7 Aug 2026 4:52 pm
Busting the big myth: Why data centres aren

Data centre cooling towers function by evaporating some of their water, which finally returns to Earth as rainfall

7 Aug 2026 4:51 pm
Cool by design: How India

A data centre cooling tower is a larger version of the desert cooler that millions of Indian homes rely on each summer.

7 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Data Centres are the new highways: India is racing to build them

Giving data centres the same priority as highways, railroads, and electricity grids by designating them as important infrastructure was the most significant decision of the govt

7 Aug 2026 4:49 pm
Shipbuilding for the future world: India

Rajendra Chola was not targeting the top-10 global position. He read the winds of change; he saw the ocean as a highway, and he projected power with all he had. He built his ships strong enough to accomplish his goals. If India is going to reclaim any part of that thousand-year-old legacy, we need to build ships that will accomplish ours.

7 Aug 2026 3:43 pm
CJP appoints former AAP functionaries to its National Working Committee: Know who they are

The CJP indirectly formalised itself as probably the youth wing of the Aam Aadmi Party by inducting maximum present or former AAP functionaries into its National Working Committee.

7 Aug 2026 1:49 pm
From policy to factories and jobs: How India became a hub of new technology manufacturing

Factories, Jobs and Self-Reliance: How the Modi Governments policies under Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives transformed Indias new technology manufacturing sector

7 Aug 2026 10:51 am
Is FCRA Amendment Bill anti-Christian? Debunking the lies and setting the record straight

The disinformation surrounding FCRA Amendment Bill is that it empowers the Indian government to arbitrarily takeover churches and religious institutions. A direct reading of the statutory text demonstrates that this narrative is factually inaccurate.

6 Aug 2026 7:48 pm
India to roll out plastic currency notes: Why is RBI switching to polymer banknotes?

The RBI is launching trials for polymer 10 and 20 notes to improve durability and security. While more expensive initially, these plastic banknotes last longer, reduce replacement costs, and will circulate alongside existing paper currency.

6 Aug 2026 6:05 pm
From Mile Mulayam Kanshi Ram, Hawa Ho Gaye Jai Shri Ram to Pandit is also PDA: Akhilesh Yadav and SPs election-season reinvention

Akhilesh Yadav's attempt to bring Pandits under the SP's PDA umbrella marks a sharp political pivot, raising questions over whether it reflects a genuine ideological shift or a calculated bid to expand the party's Hindu vote base ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections.

6 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Abaan Ahmed, son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, dies in road accident: Read about his criminal history

Abaan Ahmed first came under the police scanner after the murder of Umesh Pal, the main witness in the 2005 murder case of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal.

6 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Sonam Wangchuk fasted for 26 days to revive Rahul Gandhis political career: Here is how it was squandered away because of his petty ego and false grandiose

Sonam Wangchuk said that his wife Geetanjali Angmo pursued Rahul Gandhi to break his fast. However, the Congress leader gave no positive response.

6 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
When Travancore king Marthanda Varma challenged the Dutch monopoly on the Malabar Coast spice trade

Marthanda Varma promoted a policy of strengthening his kingdom and expanding its borders. This angered the Dutch and led to the conflict.

6 Aug 2026 11:22 am
Why did the Stock Market suddenly reverse on Wednesday? Inside SEBIs new closing auction system that has traders on edge

SEBI's new Closing Auction Session has fundamentally changed how India's markets close, triggering sharp volatility, confusing traders and causing unusual divergences between the Sensex and Nifty.

5 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Metas PM Modi video controversy explained: What is Safe Harbour and how Facebook, Google could lose their protection?

Facebook, Googles Legal Shield Under Threat? What Is Safe Harbour And Why Is The World Debating Its Future?

5 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Who is SDPI leader Riyaz Farangipete, sentenced to jail for the 2015 PFI will slaughter cows, sell beef hate speech case

The case against SDPI leader Mohammed Riyaz Farangipete stems from a speech he delivered on 23rd July 2015 at a PFI protest meet near the Belthangady Taluk Office.

5 Aug 2026 8:14 pm
Red Fort blast-linked Al-Falah case: Delhi court rejects every plea by accused Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, refuses sterling documents, and ED records demand

Jawad Siddiqui suffers a major setback in the 415 crore PMLA case as Saket Court rejects both pleas, including his demand for unrelied documents. Read what court said.

5 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
Meta admits to being paid to boost certain types of content: How it amounts to an admission of deliberate content manipulation and misuse of Indian laws

Metas admission that it accepts payment to amplify specific content, while hiding behind 'technical glitches' to censor other posts, exposes a deliberate strategy of manipulating content and effecting social behavior.

5 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
How Khalistani terror pushed Punjab Police to brutal retaliation after over 1800 personnel were killed

Senior commanders received headlines, but constables, drivers, ASIs and Special Police Officers often survived only in FIRs and memorial pages, even as repeated assassinations, ambushes and family killings hardened the forces response irreversibly throughout Punjab.

5 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Who is Professor Annapurni Subramaniam? First Indian woman to win the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal

Professor Annapurni Subramaniam has become the first Indian woman scientist to receive the prestigious COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal for her pioneering contributions to space research.

5 Aug 2026 4:52 pm