SC STAYS BLANKET BAN ON COW SLAUGHTER
(Photo) Courtesy : The Pioneer NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Madras High Court order that had directed the Tamil Nadu government to ensure that no cow or calf is slaughtered in the state on the eve of Bakrid or on any other day. A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice […]
India’s Fading Global Shine: Bridging the Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality
For more than a decade, India has projected itself as an emerging global power and a prospective Vishwaguru—a civilisational leader capable of shaping international discourse through democratic values, economic dynamism and strategic influence. Its expanding economy, diplomatic outreach and leadership in multilateral forums have undoubtedly enhanced its international profile. Yet the country’s aspirations increasingly confront […]
The Symphony of Solitude: Remembering Sulakshana Pandit on Her Birth Anniversary
On July 12, the world of Indian cinema pauses to commemorate the first birth anniversary of Sulakshana Pandit since her passing on November 6, 2025. For generations of music lovers, her name evokes a profound nostalgia for an era when melodies possessed enduring depth and cinematic performances were marked by understated elegance. When she left […]
FIREWORKS ARE OVER, FIRING HAS RESUMED
Announced at Zero Hour GMT, the third round of strikes on Iran has begun, setting the Gulf on fire and the world in a tizzy, again. Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to the United States. We will never know who fired the first shot, and other compulsions, but death and destruction have […]
Sonam Wangchuk’s fast enters 14th day as he urges people to be their own “heroes”
(Photo) Curtesy : National Herald New Delhi, 11 July—Urging people to become the “heroes” of their own lives instead of looking for someone else to lead, Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk today underline that he is “just an ordinary citizen”, not a “modern Gandhi” or a hero as his fast entered the 14th day at Jantar […]
PM Modi’s inability to face a press conference creates an awkward moment in New Zealand
New Delhi, 11 July– Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s long-standing refusal to face unscripted conferences from the press has once again created an awkward situation for India drawing renewed international attention during his recent visit to Australia and the ongoing one in New Zealand. A question why Modi does not hold press conferences during an interaction […]
Echoes of the Heart: Qateel Shifai’s Enduring Legacy on His Death Anniversary
“Garmi-e-hasrat-e-nakaam se jal jaate hain, Hum charaaghon ki tarah shaam se jal jaate hain.” (We burn in the heat of unfulfilled longing, Like lamps, we ignite with the coming of dusk.) On this 11th of July, the anniversary of his passing, the verses of Qateel Shifai continue to illuminate the quiet corners of countless hearts. A master craftsman […]
MODI SIGNS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH NEW ZEALAND
NEW DELHI: During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Auckland, India and New Zealand officially elevated their bilateral ties to a Strategic Partnership. Modi and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon signed a broad package of agreements, headlined by the historic India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to double bilateral trade to ₹35,000 crore by 2030. […]
RAM MANDIR SCAM HEARING IN SC ON MONDAY
NEW DELHI: The Ram temple donations theft case is now headed to the Supreme Court. On Monday, a bench led by CJI Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, will hear petitions seeking an independent probe into the alleged theft of donations at the temple, in addition to a forensic audit of the […]
ED SEARCHES IN DELHI-NCR ON HOUSING SOCIETY FRAUD
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at more than half a dozen locations in Delhi-NCR in connection with a housing society fraud involving its former president and directors, and seized damning documents and digital devices purportedly containing the money trail and evidence of fraudulent diversion of funds. The raids by ED’s Gurugram unit […]
