A businessman in Tamil Nadu has built a white marble “Taj Mahal” as a grand tribute to his late mother. Located in Thiruvarur, the monument features Mughal-style architecture and includes a mosque and madrasa. It is now a major tourist attraction, welcoming visitors of all faiths with free refreshments during the busy summer vacation season.
The Rajya Sabha updated its party list after seven Aam Aadmi Party MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Harbhajan Singh, merged with the Bharatiya Janata Party. BJP’s strength rose from 107 to 113, while AAP dropped to three. The merger, backed by the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution of India, followed the two-thirds rule, boosting BJP […]
President Droupadi Murmu will begin a five-day visit to Himachal Pradesh today for her summer stay. Her schedule includes visiting the Atal Tunnel, attending a university convocation in Palampur, and meeting with the Army Training Command. She will stay at Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra before returning to Delhi on May 1 after hosting a reception.
Arvind Kejriwal refused to join Delhi High Court proceedings in the excise case, invoking Gandhian Satyagraha in a letter to Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. After his recusal plea was dismissed, he alleged bias over conflict of interest and associations, questioned a fair hearing, maintained respect for the judiciary, and said he may approach the Supreme […]
A private bus traveling from Medak to Hyderabad caught fire early today at Masaipet. The bus, heading for repairs, had only the driver and one other person onboard, who quickly got down after noticing the blaze. Fire engines brought the fire under control. No casualties were reported, and the cause of the incident is yet […]
The Enforcement Directorate today conducted searches at 11 locations across Punjab in a money laundering probe against former DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar and linked entities. The case stems from a Central Bureau of Investigation FIR alleging bribery and disproportionate assets. Raids target associates and benamidars to trace proceeds of crime and gather evidence.
India and New Zealand will sign a “once in a generation” free trade agreement today. The deal removes taxes on Indian goods and gives New Zealand access to a 1.4 billion market. New Zealand plans to invest $20 billion in India. The agreement needs parliamentary approval and is expected to start officially later this year.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu will lay the foundation for a $15 billion Google AI data center in Visakhapatnam this Tuesday. Spanning 600 acres, this massive project will create thousands of tech jobs and establish Vizag as a global AI hub. Powered by green energy and subsea cables, it marks a historic milestone for India’s […]
The District Magistrate of Dehradun has closed all schools and Anganwadi centers (Classes 1-12) today due to the intense heatwave. While other states like Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have started full summer breaks, Uttarakhand is currently using targeted closures to protect students from extreme temperatures. Relief is expected by early next week.
Raghav Chadha’s switch from AAP to BJP, along with six Rajya Sabha MPs, has sparked a strong reaction in Punjab politics. CM Bhagwant Mann indirectly targeted him, referring to “Kothi Number 50” in Chandigarh, alleging he once enjoyed power benefits. The remark intensified the political row, calling defectors “traitors” amid growing controversy.
PM Modi held a massive roadshow in North Kolkata, drawing huge crowds along a 2-km stretch during the Bengal poll campaign. He also visited the Thanthania Kalibari temple and addressed rallies in Bongaon and Arambagh. Modi claimed strong public support and said rising crowds signal growing momentum for the BJP ahead of the final polling […]
Bigg Boss Telugu fame Ashu Reddy has been named in a major fraud complaint filed by a London-based NRI software engineer, Y. V. Dharmendra. The complaint was lodged at the Hyderabad Central Crime Station (CCS), where Dharmendra and his father detailed allegations of financial deception. Police are investigating while a response from the actor is […]
Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar has banned police officers from wearing religious marks like tilaks or excessive makeup while on duty. The order aims to maintain a professional, neutral image for the force. While some support the move for discipline, others on the internet criticize it, questioning if personal symbols truly interfere with police honesty and […]
Telangana CM Revanth launched the Census 2027 self-enumeration phase by registering his details online. This 15-day digital exercise allows citizens to voluntarily submit household data through a web portal. As India’s first digital census, it includes caste enumeration. Officials urged the public to participate to help ensure accurate state planning.
PM Modi, addressing a rally in Bongaon, attacked the TMC, claiming its “arrogance has been shattered” after the first phase of voting in WB. He said momentum is shifting to BJP and predicted a decisive win. Modi also criticized governance, alleging corruption, shutdowns, and failure of TMC’s “Maa, Maati, Maanus” slogan.