Margin notes in the Sahil Wakode saga

Sahil Wakode, a second-year IIT Bombay student, died by suicide on 18 September following an exam incident. His family alleges caste-based harassment, though the administration denies receiving complaints. This tragedy highlights a wider crisis, as India recorded 14,488 student suicides in 2024, a sharp rise from 8,068 cases in 2014.

Russia to intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukraine regions after Zelensky vows to 'double down' on attacks

Russia will intensify strikes on Kyiv and other Ukraine regions after President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed to double down on attacks. The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that forces would target military facilities and infrastructure. Russia also hit a cargo vessel and destroyed 559 drones over the weekend period.

LeT commander 'Hashim Moosa' used Ayurvedic honey remedy to heal bullet wounds in jungle

LeT commander Hashim Moosa used Ayurvedic honey to heal bullet wounds while hiding in Jammu and Kashmir forests, officials said on Sunday. Moosa, a mastermind of the 2025 Pahalgam attack, got injured during Operation Sheruwali. He applied honey to his wounds because he could not access any regular medical treatment.

Koel Mallick becomes BJP's pick for Rajya Sabha from West Bengal two months after TMC exit: Who is she?

Actor Koel Mallick is the BJP's choice for the Rajya Sabha polls from West Bengal. She resigned from the TMC on July 16 after taking oath on April 6. The Election Commission scheduled the by-election for October 16. Mamata Banerjee said, "I respect her as an artist," regarding her exit.

Uddhav Thackeray invokes Hitler at anti-EC march in Mumbai; Raj demands SIR rollback, return to ballot papers

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray joined a protest in Mumbai on Sunday against the Election Commission. Uddhav invoked Hitler while attacking the government, saying, "Hitler was also a dictator like this, but ultimately, he had to shoot himself." Raj demanded the cancellation of the electoral roll revision in Maharashtra.

Congress seeks to rebuild UP base with Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit-EBC social coalition

Congress is rebuilding its Uttar Pradesh base for the 2027 polls by forming a coalition of Brahmins, Muslims, Dalits, and extremely backward classes. On Friday, the party appointed new leaders to represent these groups. Meanwhile, former minister Swami Prasad Maurya and veteran MLA Shyam Sunder Sharma recently joined the party.