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12/07/2026

: A plea claiming the Taj Mahal is an ancient Shiva temple has reached the Allahabad High Court, reviving the long-debunked “Tejo Mahalaya” theory.

While the petition cites architectural features as evidence, historians maintain there is no credible proof supporting the claim.

The case also raises questions about the scope of the Places of Worship Act and the growing trend of litigation over historical monuments.

Beyond the courtroom, the debate underscores the tensions between history, faith and the preservation of India’s shared heritage.

12/07/2026

India’s top daily vlogger, Sourav Joshi, has added to the nationwide E20 fuel debate after explicitly blaming 20% ethanol-blended petrol for a drastic drop in his luxury vehicle’s mileage.

Joshi shared live dashboard metrics from his Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, claiming its fuel efficiency had plummeted due to E20 fuel. Expressing his frustration to his 41 million subscribers, Joshi said, “Yesterday I showed you our car’s mileage had gone from 17 straight down to nine. And do you know what it has become today? Today it has reached five... look at this, it’s showing a mileage of five. This is what has happened because of ethanol. I don’t know when this car will break down... Nowadays, I’m so scared of refilling petrol.”

Joshi noted that a full tank’s range dropped from 800 km to 480 km, while his wife, Avantika Bhatt, added, “We spent so much money on this car.” Joshi also mentioned that owning an electric G-Wagon helps him avoid these ethanol worries.

Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri strongly defended the policy. Gadkari dismissed the severe engine damage narrative as a “false narrative,” stating, “There is no case of any car facing issues due to E20 petrol... what is being circulated on social media is part of a concerted false narrative.”

While officials conceded that ethanol causes a minor 3–5% drop in mileage due to its lower calorific value, and Minister Nitin Gadkari says mileage is only “marginally” impacted, several consumers across the country, including Sourav Joshi, are reporting significant drops in vehicle performance.

11/07/2026

Sonam Wangchuk has entered Day 14 of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, as the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest completes 22 days.
Wangchuk’s doctors say he he has lost 7.5 kg since starting the fast, with his blood pressure recorded at 106/74 mm Hg, heart rate 81bpm along with losing upto 350gm of his weight over the last 24hrs.
In a video message, Wangchuk said he felt "less energetic" than the previous day but remained firm in his demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over exam irregularities.
He says his hunger is "stabilized" and has urged citizens to join a peaceful march to Parliament on July 20.

11/07/2026

Beyond the paper leak issue, India has a serious accountability problem.

While paper leaks continue to derail the futures of lakhs of students, convictions remain rare and responsibility remains elusive.

A fresh controversy in Rajasthan has once again raised questions about whether those linked to alleged exam leak networks continue to benefit despite ongoing investigations.

As students demand tougher action and systemic reforms, the larger issue goes beyond one case, it is about restoring trust in India's examination system.

11/07/2026

Has Shekhar Suman’s hard-hitting jokes ‘upset’ the government?

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) carried out searches against a Mumbai-based film producer who also happens to be Shekhar Suman’s closest business partner.

Is this the government’s attempt to silence a fresh, credible and increasingly popular voice critical of it?

10/07/2026

: India deserves better air governance.

An RTI has revealed that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the statutory body responsible for tackling air pollution in the NCR, is operating with nearly 30% staff vacancies and has no recruitment planned.

The disclosure has renewed concerns over the commission’s capacity to address one of India’s most pressing public health crises.

The Supreme Court has repeatedly questioned the CAQM’s functioning, citing delays, inadequate coordination, and the absence of a long-term strategy.

10/07/2026

While Union Minister Nitin Gadkari repeatedly promoted ethanol blending as a way to make petrol significantly cheaper, government data tells a different story.

In 2023, Gadkari claimed that petrol could cost as little as ₹15 per litre with a future 60% ethanol blend, creating the impression that greater ethanol use would translate into lower fuel prices for consumers. However, the government’s own documents indicate the opposite.

The question, then, is whether the primary economic beneficiaries of the ethanol blending programme lie elsewhere rather than with the end consumer.

10/07/2026

Gurudwaras and Sikh organizations across Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Delhi, and Jammu have announced a series of community screenings of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer movie, Satluj. The initiative is reportedly being coordinated by local Gurudwara management committees and Sikh organizations, which say the screenings are intended to ensure that the story of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra remains accessible to the public.

These screenings come days after the film was taken down from the OTT platform ZEE5 less than 48 hours after its release.

One of the first major announcements came from the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC), which confirmed that Satluj would be screened at Gurudwaras under its management in the national capital. Similar announcements have since been made by Sikh bodies in Punjab and neighbouring states, where screenings are being planned in Gurudwara complexes, community halls, and village congregational spaces.

In Punjab, several villages have already begun organizing screenings using projector setups arranged by local residents, youth groups, and Gurudwara committees. Reports suggest that many of these events are being conducted free of cost, with volunteers treating the initiative as ‘seva’ - a form of selfless community service. Organizers say the objective is not a commercial exhibition but to educate people, particularly younger generations, about Jaswant Singh Khalra’s life and contribution to the human rights movement.

10/07/2026

A first-class AC compartment in the Nandegram Express was transformed into a 'honeymoon suite' with flower petals, balloons, and fairy lights. A viral video of the same shows an "I Love You" message written on the wall.

The decoration was done by a Maharashtra-based firm, Rahat Room Decoration. The company states that the setup was arranged by a newlywed couple from Jalna. The team entered the train at Jalna station to decorate the coupe before the couple boarded.

Responding to the controversy, South Central Railway clarified that the decorator had entered the coach without authorisation.

"The decorator's entry into the coach at Jalna station was unauthorised and is viewed as a serious lapse. The concerned staff member has been placed under suspension, and a detailed departmental inquiry has been ordered," its statement read on X.

10/07/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday added another numerical remark to his diplomatic tours.

Addressing a joint press interaction in Melbourne with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, PM Modi said, "One plus one equals two. But if one and one stand beside each other, they become eleven. And today, India and Australia are together. That's why one plus one is not two but eleven," PM Modi said.

The remark came after Albanese described the India-Australia partnership by saying it makes "one plus one equal to two."

PM Modi's latest numerical analogy follows a similar theme from Indonesia earlier this week and Canada ten years ago. In Indonesia, the PM had repeatedly highlighted the significance of the number "8" in India-Indonesia relations. PM Modi said that India celebrates its last Republic Day on January 26, and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was the Chief Guest for the celebration. The PM said that 2 and 6 add up to 8 after the Indonesian President revealed that 8 was his lucky number. In 2015, in Canada, PM Modi had said, "India and Canada are like that extra '2ab' that comes from the formula of (a+b) whole square."

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