16+ min ago (639+ words) In an exclusive interview with India Today following his retirement, former Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R. Gavai, addresses the debate on judicial independence, the supremacy of the Indian Constitution, and key judgments from his tenure. He discusses rulings related to 'bulldozer justice', the powers of state governors regarding bills, and a verdict striking down an act on tribunal service conditions. Justice Gavai states, 'neither the judiciary nor the parliament are supreme. What is supreme is the constitution.' He also reflects on his work concerning environmental protection, including the Aravallis, and explains why contempt petitions on bulldozer demolitions could not be heard due to other pressing matters before his retirement. Exclusive: Retired CJI Gavai on Judicial Independence, 'Bulldozer Justice' and Executive Power In an exclusive interview with India Today following his retirement, former Chief Justice of India, Justice B. R. Gavai, addresses the…...

23+ min ago (679+ words) This special report details an Indian national's account of being harassed by Chinese immigration officers during a transit stop at a Shanghai airport. The individual, whose journey was to Japan, was singled out and detained after officials cited their birthplace of Arunachal Pradesh as a point of contention, declaring their Indian passport invalid. According to the speaker, a Chinese official stated via a translator, 'Arunachal is part of China. Your passport is invalid'. The report covers the individual's ordeal, their rebuttal to the Chinese officials' claims by affirming Indian sovereignty over the state, and the refusal of the authorities to provide a legal basis for their actions, instead repeatedly insisting that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to China. Indian National From Arunachal Harassed At Shanghai Airport By Chinese Officials This special report details an Indian national's account of being harassed by Chinese…...

25+ min ago (280+ words) indiatoday.in is the leading Indian news website specialising in the fastest breaking news that ensures the most reliable news coverage in English. It provides readers with the full spectrum of news of India and the world along with every significant information related to everyday life. Stepping out of the Bigg Boss 19 house after weeks of drama, Kunickaa Sadanand is still re-adjusting to the real world. She shared how she was amused at the amount of construction happening around her as she drove across the city. "I have also forgotten all my ATM pins and other passwords. I have them stored somewhere, will need to check," she said with a broad smile. In an exclusive chat with India Today after her eviction, the actor spoke about her "positive" exit. She said that she had asked the housemates not to cry,…...

26+ min ago (739+ words) This special report covers the alleged harassment of Prema Wangjom Thangdok, a woman from Arunachal Pradesh, at Shanghai's Pudong Airport. China has refuted the allegations, stating that actions taken by immigration officials were in accordance with their laws. India has lodged a strong protest against the incident, citing international air travel agreements. According to India Today Global's Pranay Upadhyay, the woman was told 'she is traveling on an Indian passport while she should be having a Chinese passport because China is as they claim that Arunachal Pradesh is part of China'. The report details that she was in transit and detained for over 18 hours, a move India says contradicts the Chicago and Montreal Conventions which protect civilian passengers. China denies harassing Indian woman at Shanghai airport, calls action lawful A day after a woman from Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Wangjom Thongdok,…...

33+ min ago (687+ words) This special report covers the alleged harassment of Prema Wangjom Thangdok, a woman from Arunachal Pradesh, at Shanghai's Pudong Airport. China has refuted the allegations, stating that actions taken by immigration officials were in accordance with their laws. India has lodged a strong protest against the incident, citing international air travel agreements. According to India Today Global's Pranay Upadhyay, the woman was told 'she is traveling on an Indian passport while she should be having a Chinese passport because China is as they claim that Arunachal Pradesh is part of China'. The report details that she was in transit and detained for over 18 hours, a move India says contradicts the Chicago and Montreal Conventions which protect civilian passengers. China Denies Harassing Arunachal Woman At Shanghai Airport, Calls Action Lawful This special report covers the alleged harassment of Prema Wangjom Thangdok,…...

33+ min ago (747+ words) The year was 2004. The air across India hummed with the heat of democracy. The Lok Sabha elections were around the corner, and the Bharatiya Janata Party was determined to ride back to Delhi on the gleaming promise of an "India Shining." In Rajasthan, the stakes were even higher. At the helm stood Vasundhara Raje'newly minted chief minister, ambitious, and fiercely determined to stamp her authority on the state's political landscape. With twenty-five Lok Sabha seats up for grabs, she wanted nothing less than a clean sweep. But her path was anything but easy. To win Rajasthan, Vasundhara knew she needed a name that could rival the giants of the Jat heartland, someone who could turn the tide in her favor. Thus began the hunt for a bigger Jat name. With the daunting challenge of the Jat belt looming large, those…...

34+ min ago (307+ words) The Congress high command is assessing the pros and cons of a possible leadership change in Karnataka, with sources indicating that if Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is replaced, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar is the most likely successor. According to party sources, the likelihood of a third contender emerging is very low, and discussions are currently centred around the two senior leaders. However, no final decision has been taken so far, they said. Sources added that Siddaramaiah is seen internally as a mass leader with significant support from SC, ST, Muslim communities and a major section of OBC voters. On the other hand, DK Shivakumar's strengths reportedly lie in his organisational capabilities and election management skills, which some leaders believe could benefit the party ahead of upcoming electoral cycles. The high command, sources said, is still evaluating both leaders before arriving…...

35+ min ago (583+ words) For millions of young women using GLP-1 therapies'drugs that have surged in global popularity as powerful weight-loss treatments'new evidence brings an important caution. A first-of-its-kind study has found that women who discontinued GLP-1 medications upon becoming pregnant experienced substantially greater weight gain and higher rates of complications during pregnancy. GLP-1 therapies, which mimic the hormone glucagon-like peptide-1, help control blood sugar, reduce appetite, slow digestion, and are widely prescribed for obesity and type 2 diabetes. In India, the recent arrival of Mounjaro and Wegovy has already pushed these medications into the ranks of top-selling brands, driven in part by strong demand from younger women in their twenties and thirties. Yet for women who are planning pregnancies, these drugs come with a lack of clarity. Because safety data for unborn babies are still insufficient, physicians routinely advise patients to discontinue GLP-1 therapy…...

39+ min ago (960+ words) This special report focuses on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's public rally in Bongaon, North 24 Parganas. The report covers her staunch opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise, which she describes as a flawed process and a conspiracy by the central government, and highlights the political battle for the Matua community vote bank in a known BJP bastion. Attacking the BJP, Mamata Banerjee stated, 'if BJP tries to strike me in Bengal, I will shake its foundation across India'. The report details her strategy to counter the BJP, which includes writing letters to the Election Commission of India and planning a pan-India movement with other opposition parties against the electoral roll revision process. It also notes that the rally serves as the starting point for the Trinamool Congress's election campaign, deliberately launched from an area where the party…...

42+ min ago (297+ words) India and Afghanistan will begin an Air Freight Corridor connecting Kabul with Delhi and Amritsar, the two countries announced during Afghan Commerce Minister HE Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi's week-long visit to New Delhi. The step is being positioned as a crucial boost for bilateral trade, connectivity, and the movement of essential goods. Azizi, who arrived in India with a trade delegation from 1925 November, met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to discuss bilateral ties, connectivity, and people-to-people exchanges. He later held delegation-level talks with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, where both sides agreed to open the KabulDelhi and KabulAmritsar air routes for freight movement. The two Ministers also welcomed the revival of the Joint Working Group on Trade, Commerce and Investment after a prolonged gap. India and Afghanistan will now post Commercial Representatives in their respective embassies and set up…...