Article Today, New Delhi:India’s justice system faces a harsh indictment. A report released by Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath has revealed that over 70 per cent of the country’s prisoners are undertrials — individuals whose guilt has not yet been proven in court. The findings raise serious questions about the state of access to justice…
Article Today, New Delhi:A recent India Today investigation has revealed that the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) played a covert but crucial role in supporting the Congress Party during the 1984 Lok Sabha elections. The Congress, led by Rajiv Gandhi, secured a record 414 seats in the polls that followed Indira Gandhi’s assassination. Contrary to the…
Article Today, New Delhi:The Supreme Court was rocked by an unprecedented incident when a lawyer hurled a shoe at Dalit Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan Ramakrishna Gavai. The attack occurred during a hearing related to a petition on the restoration of a Vishnu idol. The lawyer, Rakesh Kishore, accused the CJI of insulting Sanatana…
Article Today, New Delhi:Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s largest IT firms, has initiated a workforce reduction plan that will affect nearly 12,000 employees, about two per cent of its global strength. The company has cited client demands, automation, and shifting technology needs as reasons for the move. However, the scale of the retrenchment…
Article Today, New Delhi:As many as 10,786 farmers and agricultural labourers ended their lives in 2023, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). The figure, though slightly lower than 2022, reflects persistent distress in the farm sector. Over the past decade, more than one lakh people associated with farming have died by suicide. Analysts…
Article Today, New Delhi:The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the addition of 5,000 postgraduate and 5,023 MBBS seats in government medical colleges. The government said the move aims to address the shortage of medical professionals in remote areas. Quality Under QuestionThe decision has drawn sharp criticism from health experts and…
Article Today, New Delhi:Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s recent tweet invoking ‘Gen Z’ has sparked intense debate across political circles. By specifically highlighting the younger generation, he appeared to echo the wave of youth-led protests that recently reshaped politics in Nepal. His words have now become a focal point in the broader political battle. Context from…
Article Today, New Delhi:Vizianagaram MP Kalishetti Appalanayudu has emerged as one of the best-performing Members of Parliament in the latest report released by the Lok Sabha. Covering the period between June 24, 2024, and April 4, 2025, the report assessed members on attendance, participation in debates, and questions raised. Mr. Appalanayudu secured the first position…
Article Today, New Delhi:A recent study by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has revealed that India’s democracy is increasingly controlled by political families. The report noted that nearly one-fifth of the country’s 5,204 MPs, MLAs, and MLCs entered politics as heirs of established leaders. In the Lok Sabha, 31 per cent of members belong…
Article Today, New Delhi:The GST Council has announced a significant reform in the tax structure. From September 22, the Council will retain two main slabs at 5 per cent and 18 per cent. However, items considered harmful to public health and luxury products will attract a higher tax of 40 per cent. The government said…
