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Chaos of protests: Despite govt efforts, law-abiding citizens pay, bureaucracy carries on

Chaos of protests: Despite govt efforts, law-abiding citizens pay, bureaucracy carries on

What about the failure of thousands of senior bureaucrats, law enforcement personnel , agencies at central and state levels, which are not only failing the government but also the people, for which the cost is being paid by the political parties and leaders. The CJP protests sparked large scale traffic, business disruption in heart of the Capital with common man bearing the brunt. In the decade preceding 2014, India was wracked by internal militancy and state-sponsored terror violence claiming lives of a thousand innocents. India had had active insurgencies in Jammu and Kashmir and in the North-East and the Maoists were on the rise in the heart of the Republic. Today, 12 years later, the Modi government, out if it’s sheer political will, has been successful in defeating the armed Maoists on ground, albeit its ideology still runs in the veins of Left academia, media and the underground networks. Pakistan has been made to pay heavily for targeting India with terror with Operation Sindoor still live and North-East states, particularly Assam, are contributing positively to …

Richa Chadha receives backlash for post on senior citizens

Richa Chadha receives backlash for post on senior citizens

Richa Chadha faced backlash after saying senior citizens should earn respect instead of receiving it because of age. Her remarks divided social media, with many criticising her language while others defended her stance, sparking a debate on ageing, respect and accountability Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

India issues advisory for citizens taking employment in Black Sea region

India issues advisory for citizens taking employment in Black Sea region

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has advised Indian nationals planning to take employment on commercial vessels operating in or passing through the Black Sea region to carefully evaluate security risks before accepting such assignments, reported the IANS. The advisory was issued amid growing concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in the region, where ongoing conflict has increased threats to maritime operations. The MEA said that the security situation in and around the Black Sea and nearby maritime areas remains highly volatile due to the continuing conflict, the news agency reported. Commercial vessels travelling through these waters face serious risks, including missile and drone attacks. The ministry noted that there has been an increase in such incidents since April 2026, resulting in the deaths of five Indian nationals. The MEA urged Indian citizens who decide to work on vessels in the region to exercise extreme caution and remain aware of the possible dangers involved. Workers advised to verify details before joining vessels The ministry asked prospective employees to obtain complete information from employers, recruitment …

India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran amid rising instability

India advises citizens to postpone travel to Iran amid rising instability

A man carries his bicycle in front of a monument depicting the clenched fist of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the U.S. and Israel strike on Feb. 28, in Islamic Revolution Square in Tehran, Sunday, July 19, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP India on Sunday (July 19, 2026) advised its nationals to postpone travel to Iran until the security situation improves and urged those already in the country to consider leaving through available commercial flights amid rising instability and conflict. In a revised travel advisory, the Indian Embassy in Tehran underlined that the “recent days have seen an increase in levels of instability and conflict in Iran”, necessitating heightened caution for Indian nationals. “Indian nationals intending to travel to Iran for any purpose should postpone travel for the time being, until the security environment improves,” the mission said. It advised Indians already in Iran to consider temporarily exiting the country using available flight options. Those choosing to remain in Iran have been asked to exercise the “highest possible …

‘Was helping citizens, had no grudge against doctor’: Shiv Sena corporator seeks bail | Mumbai News

‘Was helping citizens, had no grudge against doctor’: Shiv Sena corporator seeks bail | Mumbai News

3 min readMumbaiJul 14, 2026 01:06 AM IST Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting a doctor and nurses at the Dombivli civic hospital, applied for bail citing that he did not have any personal grudge against the doctor and was “helping citizens in his capacity as a public representative.” The bail plea cited health concerns faced by Mhatre including that he only has one kidney and suffers from high blood pressure. On Monday, Mhatre and three associates, who were also arrested in the case, were sent to judicial custody. The Thane city police presented Mhatre before a court via video conferencing citing possible law and order problems. “Mhatre and his three associates were produced before the court and remanded in judicial custody. His lawyer has applied for bail” a senior officer said. Mhatre’s lawyer Sanjay Dhanke said that since there was no recovery to be made from the accused by the police, they did not seek his custody. Shastrinagar Hospital in Dombivli, Thane; (inset) Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre. The lawyer …

India cautions its citizens against undertaking pilgrimage with incomplete documents

India cautions its citizens against undertaking pilgrimage with incomplete documents

India has issued an advisory for its citizens planning to undertake the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators, urging pilgrims not to begin their journey unless they have secured all the mandatory travel documents, including the required permits and visas for entering China. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Senior citizen’s ordeal on foreign tour results in Rs 1.45 lakh payout from travel agency | Legal News

Senior citizen’s ordeal on foreign tour results in Rs 1.45 lakh payout from travel agency | Legal News

4 min readNew DelhiJun 24, 2026 07:30 AM IST A Kerala district consumer commission has ordered Rs 1.45 lakh as refund and compensation to a senior citizen who faced inconvenience owing to “deficient” services provided by a travel operator for her Singapore-Malaysia tour package. A bench of president Ravi Susha and members Molykutty Mathew and Sajeesh K P observed that the travel agency failed to provide the service assured by them for sightseeing and that the complainant and her son were isolated from the other members. “The act of OP the complainant caused much mental agony and financial loss. Therefore we hold that the OP is liable to refund Rs 1 lakh to the complainant as the loss caused to the complainant due to the deficiency of service on the part of OP along with Rs. 35,000 as compensation for mental agony caused to the complainant and Rs. 10,000 as litigation cost,” the order dated May 29 read. The commission noted that the agency failed to provide ample service to the complainant and her son …

Rebel faction to mirror TMC hierarchy after joining Nationalist Citizens Party of India

Rebel faction to mirror TMC hierarchy after joining Nationalist Citizens Party of India

The 20 lawmakers who quit the Trinamool Congress to join the Nationalist Citizens Party of India –– and who have indicated their support for the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance –– will mirror, in terms of their hierarchy in the new party, that of their former one. On Sunday, the rebels met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla for a separate seating arrangement in the House, in New Delhi (Handout) “The discussions are going on. There is no change. The earlier arrangement would continue,” said Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, the face of the rebel MPs. According to two people familiar with the matter, Dastidar will be chief whip of the NCPI, a post she held for sometime in the TMC before being replaced by Kalyan Banerjee. Veteran MP Sudip Bandopadhyay, who was the TMC’s floor leader in the Lower House before fellow lawmaker Abhishek Banerjee succeeded him in August last year will be the new floor leader of the NCPI, and Shatabdi Roy will be nominated as the deputy leader, the two people added, asking not …

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

India issues fresh travel advisory, urges citizens to leave Iran

India has once again advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Iran and urged those currently in the country to leave using available transport options amid rising tensions in the region, reported the PTI. The Indian Embassy in Iran issued the fresh advisory on Monday following recent developments that have heightened security concerns. “In view of the latest developments in the region, the Embassy reiterates its earlier advice to all Indian nationals to avoid any travel to Iran,” the embassy said in a statement posted on X. The advisory also urged Indian citizens already in Iran to leave the country through available means of transport. The warning comes after Israel carried out air strikes targeting locations in central and western Iran on Monday. The strikes were launched in response to missile attacks from Tehran, according to reports. The latest exchange has further intensified tensions in the Middle East and raised concerns about the safety of foreign nationals living or travelling in the region. pic.twitter.com/jWFDrdsAlz — India in Iran (@India_in_Iran) June 8, 2026 Earlier advisory issued …