Rahul Gandhi Slams Universities Over ‘No Protest’ Advisory to Students

Major Indian universities have issued strict advisories warning students against participating in ongoing demonstrations demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, sparking fierce backlash from political figures and public personalities on July 24, 2026. University Advisories Target Jantar Mantar Protests Delhi University shared an advisory on social media on Thursday, telling all students to … Read more

Justice Department Drops Subpoenas Against New York Times Journalists

The U.S. Justice Department dropped grand jury subpoenas against New York Times journalists on July 23, 2026, after a federal judge threatened sanctions over the aggressive leak investigation. The legal battle centered on reporting about security concerns surrounding a Qatari-gifted Air Force One jet. The Justice Department abruptly retreated from its attempt to compel reporters … Read more

Home Affairs Ordered to Grant Refugee Interview Despite Flawed Papers

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban ordered the Department of Home Affairs to give a Nigerian woman an opportunity to attend a “good cause” interview to pursue her refugee claim, while sharply criticising her legal representatives for submitting what the court described as a deeply flawed application riddled with factual errors, inconsistencies, and poor drafting. … Read more

Charli XCX Surprise Los Angeles Pop-Up & Appearance

Fashion. Film., with a surprise pop-up event in Los Angeles, California, according to promotional announcements shared directly with fans. Charli xcx Announces Los Angeles Pop-Up for Music. Fashion. Film. The pop star announced the event directly to followers subscribed to her notifications, writing, “hi LA angels <3,” and inviting them to “come to the Music. … Read more

India to Test-Fire 3 Kusha Interceptors Under Mission Sudarshan Chakra

India is rapidly accelerating its anti-ballistic missile capabilities under Project Kusha, with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) expecting to test-fire three distinct interceptors ranging from 120 km to 400 km over the next 12 months, according to verified defense reports. The initiative forms the backbone of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s broader Mission Sudarshan … Read more

Vineet Joshi Removed as Education Secretary: Former CBSE and NTA Chief

Amid massive protests across India over NEET paper leaks, the Centre removed Vineet Joshi as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education and replaced him with Naresh Pal Gangwar, according to an official government notification issued late Thursday night. The high-level bureaucratic reshuffle coincides with the Delhi High Court forming a fast-track court to handle … Read more

Sophie Cunningham Defends Stance on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham defended her stance on barring transgender athletes from women’s sports ahead of a July 22, 2026 game against the Connecticut Sun, drawing fierce backlash from critics calling for a WNBA suspension while receiving public praise from political figures including White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt. Days after an ESPN profile … Read more

India Looks to Indonesia to Buffer Global Economic Shocks

India is seeking closer economic ties with Indonesia to help shield both countries from currency volatility and supply chain disruptions, according to Indian Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty on Thursday. Bilateral relations have gained fresh momentum following Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to Indonesia earlier this month, though trade and investment remain well below the … Read more

Singapore Oceanarium Launches Behind-the-Scenes Shark Feeding Experience

The Singapore Oceanarium has achieved a world first by successfully breeding, raising, and releasing a bowmouth guitarfish into the wild, according to recent conservation milestones. Beyond this release, the facility contributes Indo-Pacific leopard shark eggs to the Stegostoma tigrinum Augmentation and Recovery (StAR) programme in Raja Ampat, Indonesia, where the species previously faced functional extinction. … Read more

Police Prioritized Athlete’s Career Over Sexual Assault Victim

An internal New Zealand Police review has found that a 2011 sexual assault investigation led by former Detective Senior Sergeant Darren Folau was “poor,” resulting in a complainant being “not listened to and not believed” while a young man’s sporting career was prioritized, according to an RNZ report published in 2025. Territorial Superintendent Ross McKay … Read more