Author: Swati Pandey

‘Nautapa’, is an annual spell that marks the extreme summer heat, and it is presently affecting large areas of northern and central India. In addition to generating meteorological worry, Nautapa has roots in ancient folklore from the state of Rajasthan, where it has existed for centuries. The nine-day period traditionally runs from May 25 until June 2 and is generally regarded as producing the hottest temperatures of the year. North India Braces for Nine Days of Scorching Heat The department of meteorology has issued warnings of severe heat waves across Rajasthan, Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and portions of Madhya…

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan is cherishing a major milestone in her life as the triplets Diva, Anya and Czar graduated from high school. The proud mother posted an emotional photo gallery and video montage of her kids’ graduation ceremony on social media and was met with an outpouring of emotion from fans and celebrities alike regarding how fast her children had grown. A Proud but Bittersweet Time On Instagram, Farah posted photos from the graduation ceremony held at Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai. The three graduates were dressed in royal blue graduation gowns, all smiling with pride as…

With gratitude and warmth, actress Karishma Tanna has welcomed motherhood and recently celebrated her Tulu-style baby shower ceremony in an intimate setting with her husband Varun Bangera (they are expecting their first child later this year). A Joyous New Chapter for Karishma and Varun Karishma shared sweet snippets of the ceremony on her social media accounts, leading it to rapidly gain traction as one of the popular talking points on social media sites. With elegant traditional attire and family and friends present, the entire couple looked very happy to celebrate this special milestone in their lives as they await for…

US President Donald Trump has issued an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come visit the White House as both countries attempt to bolster their economic and strategic relationships. The official notice of the invite was given by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio when he made his way through New Delhi this past weekend. Invitation From President Trump Made During High-Profile Meeting Between PM Modi & Marco Rubio Marco Rubio met with PM Modi to discuss many different bilateral and global issues. Officials are reporting that some of the topics discussed were trade relations, energy security, defense…

The newly established Oggy Janta Party (OJP) has officially launched and will act as the main competitor to the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) by announcing its entry into the political arena Friday in front of thousands of supporters waving blue and white flags at a packed rally who were shouting out the words “peace, order, and clean governance.” There are now many signs of life in the city’s rapidly changing political environment. A New Political Rivalry Takes Shape Analysts have said this is only the first step in what will be one of the most interesting and fun political competitions…

In the sensational death case of model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, her husband, Samarth Singh, has been arrested after he arrived at a court in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. The arrest comes almost ten days after Twisha was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bhopal, from which there have been numerous accusations regarding dowry related harassment and complaints of the actions of Samarth. Dramatic Surrender Attempt Jabalpur Samarth Singh arrived at the Jabalpur District Court (Friday) to surrender himself, following withdrawing an anticipatory bail application from the Madhya Pradesh High Court. However, the District Court advised him to surrender to the appropriate…

On Friday, India successfully conducted a launch of its Agni missile from the Integrated Test Range at the Odisha coast of India. The Indian military and the Strategic Forces Command supervised the launch. As stated by the Indian Ministry of Defence, the test validated all operational and technical parameters of Agni-1. The successful launch of Agni-1 is another step towards India’s ongoing development of its strategic deterrent capabilities while modernising its arsenal. The test also comes at a time when large security challenges in the region are taking place. Conducted off the Coast of Odisha The test was conducted from…

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted a compensation of ₹10 lakh to a business owner, who was wrongfully imprisoned for 57 days after airport security machines confused powdered packets of amchur and garam masala for drugs. This shocking incident occurred and has raised concerns regarding improper detection mechanisms, delays in forensic testing, and how innocent citizens suffer when they are wrongfully arrested.  Background of The Situation The victim of this case, Ajay Singh, was attempting to travel from Bhopal to Delhi en route to Malaysia, and while at the Raja Bhoj Airport, he went through routine airport security and…

The viral satire group’s X account, Cockroach Janata Party, was suspended in India, raising new concerns about political satire and censorship in today’s digital world. At the same time as this event, socially connected youths on social media platforms like Instagram are growing rapidly. Those who attempt to access the account are greeted with a message indicating that the account has been “withheld in India due to legal notice received”. Founder Abhijit Dipke verified the action by sharing a screenshot of the message with his followers along with the post, “As expected, the account of the Cockroach Janta Party was…

A potentially significant change to Nepal’s statutory rape laws is proposed to help protect consensual romantic relationships for teenagers of similar age. Commonly known as a “Romeo-Juliet clause,” this type of provision protects teens from being considered statutory rape victims if their partners are within three years of age of them. What Is the Romeo-Juliet Clause? Supporters of free will in teen relationships see the proposed change as a pragmatic response to existing laws and some see the possibility it would lead to less protection for minors through the acceptance of sexual exploitation. Advocates of the provision internationally have called…