New Delhi, Oct 12 Two Indian seafarers are missing after two commercial vessels carrying Indian crew members came under attack in separate incidents near the Strait of Hormuz and off the coast of Oman on October 11, prompting India to condemn the strikes and call for an immediate halt to attacks on commercial shipping. The Ministry of External Affairs said the attacks on civilian vessels were unacceptable and warned that further escalation could threaten maritime safety in the strategically important region. The Indian Embassy in Muscat is coordinating with Omani authorities and the respective ship management companies to locate the…
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The detention of hundreds of protesters in New Delhi during the Cockroach Janta Party’s agitation demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar raises serious questions about the balance between public order and democratic freedoms. While the police have a legitimate responsibility to prevent violence and maintain public safety, peaceful dissent cannot be treated as a threat merely because it challenges those in power. Allegations of irregularities in electoral roll revision deserve transparent examination, and citizens must have the freedom to voice their concerns without fear of arbitrary detention. The Supreme Court’s intervention, emphasising that peaceful protesters cannot be…
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday hailed its electoral gains in by-elections in West Bengal and Assam and the Rajya Sabha elections in Uttar Pradesh, describing the results as a “fitting reply of democracy to mobocracy” and accusing opposition parties of attempting to undermine constitutional institutions. The BJP swept the West Bengal Assembly by-elections, recording significant victories in Nandigram and Rejinagar. Its performance in Rejinagar, a Muslim-majority constituency, was described as a surprise, while the result in Nandigram carried particular political significance. In Assam, BJP candidate Devasish Sharma established an unassailable lead of 1,76,391 votes over his nearest…
Captain Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford starred as the West Indies chased down a mammoth target of 250 to beat India by six wickets in the second T20 International on Friday, levelling the five-match series 1-1. The
OSLO: South African jurist of Indian origin Navi Pillay, who helped shape international law on genocide and sexual violence, has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work advancing international justice and strengthening accountability for grave human rights violations. Now 85, Pillay’s career has spanned the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, international criminal tribunals and the United Nations human rights system. The Norwegian Nobel Committee highlighted her efforts to uphold the principle that war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide must be prosecuted regardless of the power or position of those responsible. Born Navanethem Pillay in Durban on…
India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtra’s 16-member squad for their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season against Chhattisgarh, with Jaydev Unadkat continuing as captain.
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police detained around 200 protesters attempting to reach Jantar Mantar for a proposed demonstration by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, police sources said on Friday. The detentions were carried out at several locations across the New Delhi area as the police intensified security arrangements ahead of the planned protest. Personnel were deployed at strategic points, and drones were used to monitor the movement of people suspected of heading towards the protest venue. Police sources also said more than 600 people with criminal records had been detained across the national capital’s 15…
NEW DELHI: YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police at his residence in Gurugram’s Sector 56 on Saturday ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, police sources said. Rathee had travelled to join the demonstration, which prompted heightened security arrangements across the national capital. Police had earlier denied permission for the protest, citing security concerns and procedural requirements. According to police sources, preventive detentions were carried out at several locations to stop protesters from reaching the proposed venue. Around 150 protesters had been…
The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s victories in Madurantakam and Dharapuram mark an important milestone for Chief Minister Vijay, strengthening his party’s Assembly position from 107 to 109. The margins — 20,040 votes in Madurantakam and 9,471 in Dharapuram — suggest that TVK has retained its electoral appeal even after assuming power. The DMK’s second-place finishes and the AIADMK’s relegation to third in both constituencies raise questions about the opposition parties’ ability to challenge the ruling party effectively. For TVK, however, the results are more than a political endorsement; they bring greater responsibility to translate electoral support into effective governance. Vijay…