IISER Kolkata suicide: A research scholar at IISER Kalyani died by suicide on Friday after his PhD guide and fellow researchers allegedly misbehaved with him. In his suicide note, the researcher mentioned that he was autistic, and had even considered suicide when he was in sixth standard in school. “I was never made for this…
New Delhi: Female patients and relatives of deceased donors on organ transplant waiting lists will get priority status as beneficiaries, with the health ministry taking steps to encourage donations and correct a gender imbalance among recipients. The two provisions are part of a 10-point advisory issued by the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO)…
New Delhi has put on hold its plans to procure new US weapons and aircraft, according to three Indian officials familiar with the matter, in India’s first concrete sign of discontent after tariffs imposed on its exports by President Donald Trump dragged ties to their lowest level in decades. India had been planning to send…
The Income-Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 13th February 2025 to replace the existing Income-Tax Act, 1961, has been formally withdrawn. A new version of the Income Tax Bill, incorporating most of the recommendations made by the Select Committee chaired by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, will be introduced on Monday,…
The Supreme Court accepted appeals from Google, the Competition Commission of India (CCI), and Alliance Digital India Foundation (ADIF) against a National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) decision. The NCLAT had partially supported the antitrust authority’s findings that Google misused its dominance in the Android ecosystem, according to a report by the Bar and Bench….
After the Congress’ massive “vote theft” allegation, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of at least three states – Maharashtra, Karnataka and Haryana – asked Congress MP Rahul Gandhi to submit a signed declaration with the names of “ineligible” persons included in voter lists and eligible voters who were excluded, so that necessary action can be…
Bengaluru news: A Bengaluru police constable landed in trouble after a habitual offender — who has over 50 theft cases against him — was found wearing Constable Sonare H R’s uniform during a WhatsApp video call. The incident led to the constable’s suspension. The matter was brought to attention a year later when the Indiranagar…
American pop star Jennifer Lopez had an unexpected moment in Istanbul when a Chanel store did not let her enter. The staff said the shop was already full. JLo visited Istinye Park, a fancy shopping mall, just a day before her concert. A security guard stopped her at the Chanel entrance. Lopez responded politely. She…
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh won the internet after a video showing him touching the feet of an elderly fan and kissing her hand went viral. Donning a black jacket, black trousers, and dark shades, Ranveer spotted the woman waiting for him as he exited a studio in Bandra, Mumbai. What happened next has become a…
Bengaluru’s much-anticipated Yellow Line of Namma Metro, meant to ease congestion on busy stretches like Silk Board and Bommasandra, is finally set to open. However, the relief may be short-lived for commuters. Trains will run at 25-minute intervals initially, as only three train sets are ready for service. Reason for 25-Min Delay? This limited start…
