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Bengaluru, 2 August: In a searing judgment delivered on Thursday, a special court in Bengaluru described former MP Prajwal Revanna as “a predator cloaked in privilege and power”, holding him guilty of rape, intimidation, and criminal misconduct under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology Act. “The accused weaponised his position, misused trust, and repeatedly violated the bodily integrity and dignity of the survivor,” the court observed. “His acts were not of [a] momentary lapse, but of a sustained and premeditated nature. This was a man who believed the law would never reach him.” The…

In July 2025, Jasprit Bumrah walked out to bowl in the third Test against England with the weight of an entire team—and format—on his back. India’s fast-bowling cupboard had thinned. The series was hanging in the balance. And once again, it was Bumrah, not the pitch or the conditions, who seemed to be the only variable England truly feared. He bowled a probing spell. Then another. Then quietly disappeared from the attack for hours. Not out injured, but not quite fit. His workload had to be “managed”, the team said. His body, once an unrelenting machine of angular mayhem, is…

When New Delhi Post broke the investigation exposing Dream11’s money laundering round-tripping and financial opacity, the reaction was inevitable. Just days later of our revelation, the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announced that the state would press the Central Government and Ministry of Electronics & IT to enact a ban on real money online gaming citing addiction, fraud, and now, alleged links to illicit financial flows. Fadnavis publicly called online gaming “a new‑age addiction” and highlighted 97 such cases, including raids on illegal operations across Maharashtra, while urging immediate amendments to relevant legislation. Meanwhile, at the govt level, the Ministry…

Paranjoy Guha Thakurta Two deceased war veterans were named as alleged co-conspirators in a recent submission by a company in the Adani Group in a court in Australia. The somewhat bizarre filing was part of a legal battle that has been going on now for more than four and a half years between the group’s mining company on the one hand and an environmental activist, Benjamin Pennings, on the other. The latest court filing indicates the extent to which the wealthy Adani Group will go against an individual, Pennings, who, together with many others, has been opposing the establishment of…

Abhinav Mehrotra and Amit Upadhyay The historical tensions between Israel and Iran have once again ignited global concerns, pushing the United States deeper into a regional war that has destabilized West Asia. As Israel and Iran trade threats and retaliatory strikes, the USA’s recent direct military action against Iranian assets has turned an already dangerous conflict into a confrontation. Despite claims of a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump, hostilities between Israel and Iran persist. Following the US precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, using bunker-busting bombs and cruise missiles, Iran retaliated with a symbolic…

By New Delhi Post A recent study has revealed that many chemotherapy drugs, used for cancer treatment worldwide, have failed quality tests and identified as ‘poor quality’, endangering the lives of patients. The drugs include numerous common cancers such as breast, ovarian and leukemia. Many Indian companies have also found supplying ‘sub-standard’ drugs and are now under fresh scrutiny. “Vital chemotherapy drugs used around the world have failed quality tests, leaving cancer patients in more than 100 countries at risk of ineffective treatments and potentially fatal side effects,” reveals the Bureau of Investigative Journalism (TBIJ), UK. “Sixteen of the 17…

By Our Correspondent, New Delhi: India on Thursday strongly rebuffed the double standards of China and Pakistan by refusing to sign a joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet, as the declaration ignored the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. In a bizarre move, the statement, however, mentioned Balochistan. A defence ministry source said, “Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is now attending the SCO meet at China’s Qingdao, has refused to sign a joint statement as it dilutes India’s stance on terrorism. India has expressed strong displeasure at the tone and tenor of the statement.”…

By New Delhi Post Karachi recorded an unusual series of over 36 minor earthquakes in the recent past, each measuring between 1.5 and 3.6 on the Richter scale. While small in magnitude, the frequency, geographic concentration, and timing of these tremors have raised questions not just among residents, but also within strategic and scientific circles monitoring regional developments. Official geological interpretations suggest that the quakes are a result of natural tectonic stress realignment along local fault lines, particularly in the Landhi and Quaidabad zones. Karachi, though not typically a high-seismicity zone, does sit on passive-margin faults that occasionally generate such…

A clandestine meeting between MNS chief Raj Thackeray and CM Devendra Fadnavis has set Maharashtra’s political grapevine abuzz. With elections looming, this twist hints at alliances, betrayals, and a master strategist at play. Mumbai’s Power PlayMumbai. The city’s political pulse quickened on June 12, 2025. Raj Thackeray, the fiery Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief, met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a swanky South Mumbai hotel. The hush-hush rendezvous lasted over an hour. Whispers of a new alliance filled the air. Just months ago, Raj hinted at mending ties with cousin Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT). Now, this meeting has left…

From World Liberty Financial to branded goods, Trump’s financial filings reveal a booming business landscape. Washington, D.C. A whirlwind of wealth swept through the headlines on Saturday as President Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure dropped. The 234-page document, filed with the Office of Government Ethics, unveils a treasure trove of income. At the heart lies $57.35 million from World Liberty Financial, the family’s crypto venture launched in 2024. His sons—Donald Jr., Eric, and Barron—stand as co-founders, riding the wave of lucrative token sales. Crypto Riches and Family TiesWorld Liberty Financial has proven a goldmine, its digital token sales fueling Trump’s…