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Who is Justice Chelameswar, the head of Supreme Court's SIT in Vantara case?

Justice (Retired) Jasti Chelameswar, who headed the Supreme Court-appointed special investigation team (SIT) in the Vantara case, joined the apex court in 2011 and retired in 2018. He was part of the benches that delivered judgements in the IT Act, Aadhaar, and NJAC Act cases.

Supreme Court nod to Vantara elephant care, says nothing wrong in moving temple jumbos

The Supreme Court has cleared the transfer of temple elephants to Reliance Foundation’s Vantara ruling it lawful as long as procedures are followed

Supreme Court SIT gives clean chit to Vantara in Jamnagar, finds no violations

The Supreme Court-appointed SIT has given a clean chit to Vantara, the zoological rescue and rehabilitation centre in Jamnagar, noting that the facility is complying with regulations.

India’s consumer inflation rises to 0.52%: Index at 4-month high, turns positive after 2 months

Wholesale price inflation rose to 0.52 per cent in August after staying negative for two months, mainly due to higher prices of food and manufactured items, government data showed on Monday.

Finance ministry deputy secretary killed after BMW rams into his bike: Here’s what happened

Navjot Singh, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance, died after a BMW hit his motorcycle near Delhi Cantt. His wife, Sandeep Kaur, is critically injured. The couple’s son has alleged that the woman driver, Gaganpreet, took his parents to a hospital nearly 20 km away instead of a nearby medical facility, causing a delay that may have cost his father’s life

SC refuses to stay new Waqf law: 5-yr Islam practice clause on hold, not more than 3 non-Muslims on board

The Supreme Court temporarily stayed key sections of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The court paused provisions on who can create a Waqf, who can decide disputes over encroachment, and set interim guidelines for Waqf board composition, while allowing the rest of the law to remain in force.

Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts Assam, tremors felt in Bhutan and north Bengal

A strong earthquake measuring 5.9 on the Richter scale struck Assam on Sunday evening, with tremors felt in Guwahati, Bhutan and parts of north Bengal. No casualties or damage have been reported so far.

'First Assam visit after Op Sindoor': PM Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 18,530 cr

While inaugurating several developmental projects in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed India's Operation Sindoor against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

India to host fifth Coast Guard Global Summit in Chennai in 2027

At the handover ceremony of the CGGS Presidency, the Director General of the Indian Coast Guard underscored the Summit’s importance as a key platform for international Coast Guard collaboration in tackling common maritime challenges

'New dawn': PM Modi meets Manipur violence victims in first visit since 2023 unrest

PM Modi visited Manipur on Saturday, his first trip since the 2023 ethnic violence, meeting displaced families in Churachandpur and launching development projects, even as the opposition criticised the trip as delayed and symbolic.

'Mizoram is at the forefront now': PM Modi inaugurates Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line in Aizawl

The Bairabi-Sairang New Rail line has put Aizawl on the map of Indian Railways for the first time and is expected to strengthen ease of doing business between people of Mizoram and the rest of the country

PM Modi in Manipur today, to visit Meitei-majority Imphal Valley, Kuki heartland Churachandpur

In the span of two days, the prime minister will be visiting three states in India's northeast, one of them being Manipur. Here's what is on the cards for the prime minister's visit to the state

‘Make in India’ Rafales: MoD begins review of Rs 2 lakh crore fighter jet proposal

The Ministry of Defence has received a formal proposal from the Indian Air Force (IAF) to acquire 114 ‘Made in India’ Rafale fighter jets, marking what could become the largest defence procurement in India’s history

Nari Shakti sets sail: 10 women officers from 3 forces on historic voyage around the world

India’s first all-women tri-service sailing team embarks on a 26,000-nautical mile global voyage aboard indigenous vessel Triveni, showcasing Nari Shakti and military unity

CP Radhakrishnan takes oath as Vice President of India

CP Radhakrishnan has been sworn in as the 15th Vice President of India. President Droupadi Murmu administered to him the oath of office.

Wife and son watching, Indian-origin man beheaded at US motel; suspect illegal migrant, arrested

The shocking incident unfolded on the morning of September 10 at the Downtown Suites Motel on Samuell Boulevard, east of Downtown Dallas, where Nagamallaiah worked as a manager

Why physiotherapists in India will no longer be allowed to use ‘Dr’ before their names

The director general of health services (DGHS) has issued a directive, stating physiotherapists are not entitled to use the prefix ‘Dr’. The primary regulatory body attached to Ministry of Health said using the title could confuse or even mislead patients into believing that they are trained medical doctors

Nepal’s Sushila Karki and her India connection

Following the deadly protests in Nepal, all eyes are on the efforts to form an interim government that can bring some stability back. Sushila Karki, ex-Chief Justice known for her anti-corruption stance, has been Gen Z's pick to lead the nation. Interestingly, she also shares a personal connection with India, one she often remembers fondly from her student days at Banaras Hindu University

News18 SheShakti 2025: Voices of cinema, sport and music redefine nation-building

The conversations revealed that the journey of women today is not just about breaking into male-dominated arenas; it is about building legacies that last

Women leaders at News18 SheShakti 2025 redefine what it means to build a nation

From grassroots empowerment to global influence, the sessions drove home one truth: women are and will continue to be architects of New Bharat

Delhi Police arrests five in terror case, recovers IED parts & finds links to Pakistan

The Delhi Police has said that it has arrested five persons on terrorism-related charges. It has also recovered some parts used to make improvised explosive devices (IED) and found suspects' links to Pakistan.

Reliance launches 10-point relief plan for flood-hit Punjab

Reliance has launched a ten-point humanitarian response in flood-hit Punjab, providing food, shelter, healthcare and livestock support. Working with local authorities, the company is delivering urgent relief in Amritsar and Sultanpur Lodhi while aiding long-term recovery.

Modi-Ramgoolam talks tomorrow: Kashi to host Mauritius PM

Kashi is set to host Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam for a three-day visit beginning Wednesday, with a high-level bilateral meeting scheduled between him and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday

'Just want to go home': How tourists and students have been stranded in Nepal

Nepal has been shaken by powerful Gen Z protests, with violence in the Himalayan country killing at least 20 and injuring over 300. As locals struggle to cope with the unrest, thousands of students, tourists, and workers, most of them Indians, have been caught in the middle

Fitch Ratings revises its India outlook upward, predicts 6.9% growth on strong domestic demand

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