VHP condemns attacks on Kashmiris, but says they will not stop those speaking against ‘jihad’

Working president Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) Alok Kumar. | Photo Credit: AP Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president Alok Kumar on Friday (May 2, 2025) condemned the recent attacks on Kashmiris, especially students, in various parts of the country, but maintained that such incidents should not be used to “silence” those who speak against the ‘jihad’…

Meta threatens to cut access over fines

People in Nigeria may lose access to Facebook and Instagram after parent company Meta said it faced large fines and “unrealistic” regulatory demands from the Nigerian authorities. Last year, three Nigerian oversight agencies imposed fines on the US-based social media giant totalling more than $290m (£218m) for violating various laws and regulations. Meta was unsuccessful…

SC rejects JSW resolution plan for Bhushan Steel

The Supreme Court further directed the National Company Law Tribunal to initiate liquidation proceedings against BPSL. | Photo Credit: SHASHI SHEKHAR KASHYAP The Supreme Court, in a judgment, on Friday rejected the resolution plan submitted by JSW Steel for Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL). The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal had previously approved the…

Ensure fool-proof security during Miss World events: DGP

DGP Jitender at a meeting with top police officials in Hyderabad on Friday. Director General of Police (DGP) Jitender has directed police officials to implement comprehensive and fool-proof security measures for the upcoming Miss World events. At a meeting on Friday, senior police officials reviewed the security arrangements in detail. The DGP said that over…