New Delhi: The survivor of the Unnao rape case expressed deep anguish after the Delhi High Court suspended the life imprisonment sentence of former BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, granting him bail. The court’s decision has left the survivor disappointed and determined to challenge it in the Supreme Court. In a candid statement, the survivor said that if she had not married and had children, she might have considered taking her own life. She described Sengar’s temporary release as a “death sentence” for her family. Concerned for her safety, she stated she would rather go to prison herself than risk facing threats outside. The survivor also intends to meet President Draupadi Murmu, to convey the pain and distress caused by the court’s decision. She highlighted that security for her f...

New Delhi: Northern India is experiencing severe winter chill as dense fog blankets large parts of the region, including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued widespread fog alerts, warning residents to exercise caution in low-visibility conditions. According to the IMD, eastern Uttar Pradesh can expect dense fog until 28 December, while some areas may experience fog continuing until 31 December. Western UP, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Ladakh are also under fog alerts, with visibility expected to remain low in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi in the coming days. Night and early morning fog in Uttar Pradesh is expected to intensify on 28–29 December. Dense Fog Across Other States The weather...

New Delhi: On 11 May 1998, at exactly 3:45 pm, the sands of Pokhran, Rajasthan witnessed a historic moment that would redefine India’s strategic identity. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, India conducted a series of nuclear tests that not only demonstrated the country’s self-reliance but also sent a clear message to the world about its sovereign defense capabilities. Despite international pressure and close scrutiny from the United States, India carried out the tests without foreign assistance, showcasing a remarkable blend of political courage and strategic foresight. What many had envisioned for years remained unrealized until Vajpayee took the decisive step. The tests were not merely explosions—they were a statement of national pride, strategic autonomy, a...

New Delhi: India has successfully conducted a secret test of its powerful K‑4 intermediate-range ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered submarine INS Arighat in the Bay of Bengal, significantly strengthening the sea-based leg of its nuclear deterrence. The solid-fuel, two-stage K‑4 ballistic missile, capable of striking targets at a distance of up to 3,500 kilometres, was launched from the 6,000‑tonne INS Arighat, India’s second indigenously built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). No official statement has been issued by the Ministry of Defence so far. According to defence sources, the K‑4 missile can carry a two‑tonne nuclear payload and is a crucial component of India’s nuclear triad, which consists of land-based missiles, air-delivered nuclear weapons, and se...

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha Secretariat has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to refrain from using advanced digital devices such as smart glasses, pen cameras, and smart watches within the Parliament premises. The advisory, issued through an official bulletin, highlighted that the use of such devices could compromise the confidentiality of members and potentially violate parliamentary privileges. The bulletin reminded MPs that these advanced devices are now widely available across the country. It cautioned that certain devices could be misused in ways that breach members’ privacy or infringe upon parliamentary privileges. It stated, “Members are requested to avoid using any devices that may compromise the security, privileges, or confidentiality of members within any part of the Parlia...