India's dying rivers: How our cities are choking their lifelines

India's expanding cities are encroaching upon rivers, reducing their width and flow. Many rivers now carry more sewage than freshwater, impacting ecosystems and communities. Efforts to clean these waterways face challenges from ongoing pollution and development pressures. The Brahmaputra river faces erosion, while the Ganga struggles with industrial and ritual waste. Protecting river floodplains and managing sewage are crucial for their survival.

Delhi HC seeks govt's response on pleas over alleged brutality during CJP march

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi government on Wednesday. This action follows petitions alleging police brutality against students during a recent march. The court has directed the government to preserve all relevant digital records. These records include CCTV footage and body camera recordings from the incident. The matter has been scheduled for its next hearing on September eleventh.

'Will see where he is in 2031': Suvendu Adhikari dares Abhishek Banerjee to contest from Diamond Harbour

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest Diamond Harbour. Adhikari questioned Banerjee's political standing and future prospects. This exchange follows Banerjee's remarks at a recent Martyrs' Day rally. Banerjee had vowed to settle political accounts with the BJP in 2031. Diamond Harbour has been Banerjee's Lok Sabha constituency since 2014.

Kremlin says 'in touch' with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Ukraine ship strike

'Lacklustre, deliberately understated event': PDP takes swipe at NC's Delhi protest for J&K statehood

Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti criticized the National Conference protest for statehood restoration. She deemed the demonstration lacklustre and deliberately understated, lacking a call for Article 370. Mufti argued a Jantar Mantar protest would have demanded special status reinstatement. The PDP stayed away, insisting on Article 370 restoration and prisoner release. This follows the 2019 revocation of Article 370 and state bifurcation.

No relief for Wangchuk: Delhi HC backs government's move to shift Sonam to hospital, says no force used

The Delhi HC upheld the Centre's decision to move Sonam Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital. The court found the government's action was not arbitrary given his health condition. His wife's petition for transfer to a private hospital was declined by the court. The court noted Wangchuk's family has been given unrestricted access to him.

Doctors' assault: Maharashtra IMA suspends July 20 strike after HC stays Shiv Sena corporator's bail