In the serene valleys of Uttarakhand, a recent upheaval has shaken the tranquil landscape. On February 8, Haldwani witnessed the eruption of violence following the demolition of an “illegal” madrassa. In the aftermath, the Uttarakhand government finds itself grappling with the challenge of restoring order and tranquility to the region. As tensions simmered, the government swiftly sought assistance from the Central Paramilitary Forces to quell the unrest in the Banbhoolpura area, the...

The impending ‘Delhi Chalo’ march, scheduled for February 13, orchestrated by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, has garnered widespread attention as over 200 farmers’ unions prepare to converge on the national capital. This massive mobilization underscores the depth of frustration and the unwavering resolve of farmers to press for their demands, chief among them being the enactment of a law guaranteeing a minimum support price (MSP) for crops,...

In the quiet town of Chitradurga, Karnataka, Dr. Abhishek embarked on what he thought would be a memorable pre-wedding shoot with his fiancée. Little did he know that this romantic gesture would spiral into a national controversy, ultimately costing him his job and sparking widespread debate. The setting for the shoot was anything but conventional: a dilapidated operation theatre at the Bharamasagara CHC. Dr. Abhishek and his fiancée, both clad in scrubs,...