In a dramatic and emotionally charged development, the execution of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse from Kerala sentenced to death in Yemen, has been temporarily postponed. The decision comes just a day before her scheduled execution on July 16, 2025, providing a narrow but significant window for renewed legal and diplomatic intervention. The stay has been described as a result of persistent efforts from Indian activists, legal experts, religious leaders, and civil society groups, all working to avert a potentially irreversible tragedy. For Nimisha’s family, supporters, and countless well-wishers in India and abroad, the news offers a fragile sense of…
Author: JITENDRA KUMAR
For Shamsher Singh, music is more than just sound—it is a window into the depths of human emotion. Born on June 27, 2001, in Assi Kalan, Ludhiana, Punjab, Shamsher grew up surrounded by the rich emotional tapestry of Punjabi life, which is full of both celebration and struggle. His songs are a powerful reflection of the pain and joy that coexist within him and his community. From his early days, Shamsher found that words could express what sometimes couldn’t be spoken. He began writing lyrics that spoke honestly about his experiences, hopes, and fears. Whether it was the excitement of…
The Air India tragedy is now being seen not just as a localized accident, but as a possible failure of global aviation oversight. The fatal movement of fuel-control switches — and the absence of any mechanical or pilot-based explanation — has reignited debate over how safety bulletins, advisories, and aircraft design risks are tracked and acted upon globally. Global Oversight Under the Spotlight The 2018 FAA bulletin warned that fuel-control switches on 787s could, under specific wear-and-tear conditions, fail to remain locked in RUN. Although non-binding, such advisories form a crucial part of what safety regulators call “soft compliance.” But…
Delhi-NCR, July 10, 2025:A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck Jhajjar, Haryana on Thursday morning, jolting residents across Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). The tremor was felt in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Sonipat, and parts of western Uttar Pradesh, triggering widespread alarm though no immediate casualties or structural damage were reported. The National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed that the earthquake occurred at 9:04 AM IST, with its epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar, at a depth of 10 km. Widespread Tremors Spark Morning Panic Residents in high-rise apartments across Delhi and its adjoining regions were startled by the sudden, intense vibrations.…
Starting November 1, 2025, Delhi’s neighbouring cities in the National Capital Region (NCR) — including Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Sonipat — will begin enforcing a fuel supply ban for overage vehicles. The ban, already in effect in Delhi since July 1, targets “end-of-life” (EOL) vehicles — diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. This is part of a broader initiative to combat rising pollution levels and is being implemented under the guidance of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Despite strong environmental justifications for the measure, authorities across districts are expressing growing…
In a move that could significantly impact the upcoming Bihar Assembly elections, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), backed by the broader INDIA bloc, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar. The petitioners allege that the process, announced just months before the state elections scheduled for October–November 2025, is hasty, exclusionary, and unconstitutional. Background of the Dispute On June 25, 2025, the ECI initiated a sweeping review of Bihar’s voter rolls, claiming the need to update outdated records and…
In a troubling recurrence of one of the world’s deadliest viruses, Kerala has reported two confirmed Nipah virus cases in the Palakkad district. The state government has swung into action, invoking protocols honed through past outbreaks and COVID-19 preparedness. According to the Kerala Health Department, the first patient—a 38-year-old woman—began showing symptoms late last month. She was initially treated for fever, but when her condition worsened, tests were conducted, revealing Nipah virus infection. A second patient, believed to be a close contact, also tested positive, prompting health officials to expand containment operations. Schools in the affected area have been temporarily…
In the high-stakes world of Karnataka politics, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah remains in power well past the anticipated mid-term leadership change. Despite widespread speculation and reported friction within the Congress ranks—especially with his deputy DK Shivakumar—Siddaramaiah continues to lead the state. What explains his staying power? Here’s a closer look at the seven major reasons behind his continued grip on the Chief Minister’s office: 1. The DK Shivakumar Dilemma: Power Without Position? Siddaramaiah’s sharp political move came when he challenged DK Shivakumar to step down as the Karnataka Congress president if he wanted the CM seat. This cornered Shivakumar—he couldn’t afford…
A powerful explosion ripped through the Sigachi Pharma plant in Telangana’s Pashamylaram industrial zone early Monday morning, killing 12 people and injuring at least 34 others, many of whom are in critical condition. The blast has reignited a national debate over industrial safety and regulatory enforcement in India’s high-risk manufacturing zones. The Incident The explosion occurred in the spray dryer unit—a sealed chamber where pharmaceutical powders are processed at high heat and pressure. Witnesses described a loud boom followed by flames and chaos as plant workers tried to escape. The fire spread rapidly, fueled by flammable solvents used in the…
When astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his time aboard the International Space Station (ISS), his most arresting revelation was enduring 16 sunrises and 16 sunsets each Earth day—an extraordinary spectacle that blurs the lines between dawn and dusk. Vision of Eternal Dawn Orbiting at 408 kilometers above the planet, the ISS completes an Earth circuit roughly every 90 minutes. This frenetic pace means a full sequence of sunrise and sunset occurs roughly every 45 minutes. From this vantage point, Earth’s horizon becomes a stage for rapid-fire light shows: fiery sun flares, glowing clouds, ocean reflections—each…