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A railway porter, Amar Kumar Rao, was killed during a shunting operation at Barauni Junction in Bihar on Saturday. The accident occurred when Rao, attempting to open the coupling of the Lucknow-Barauni Express, was trapped between the carriages as the train unexpectedly reversed. The train driver fled the scene, and Rao was crushed by the […]
Supriya Sule, working president of the NCP-SP, declared her battle with cousin Ajit Pawar is rooted in ideology, not family. In an interview, she criticized Ajit’s alliance with BJP, claiming it reflects a shift to right-wing politics. Sule stressed the NCP-SP’s commitment to progressive values and dismissed claims of a hung assembly, asserting Maharashtra’s voters […]
Goa Tourism Department has filed a police complaint against a social media user who claimed foreign tourists are avoiding the state. The post, made on platform X by an entrepreneur, allegedly spread “false data” that could harm Goa’s reputation. The post suggested tourists, especially Russians and Brits, preferred Sri Lanka, and warned of rising costs […]
Donald Trump Jr. sparked controversy after posting a domestic violence joke on Instagram to celebrate his father’s election victory. The meme, featuring Trump’s mugshot with images of Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, read “Trump arrested for beating two women.” The post received mixed reactions, with some criticizing the tone while others defended it. The incident [&he...
An Indian delegation, led by JP Singh from the External Affairs Ministry, met Afghanistan’s acting Defence Minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob to offer the use of Chabahar Port in Iran for Afghan businesses. The talks also focused on extending humanitarian assistance to Kabul. The delegation also engaged with former President Hamid Karzai and UN agency heads […]
Russia is exploring the creation of a “ministry of sex” to address its declining birth rate, driven in part by the war in Ukraine. Proposals include financial incentives for mothers, state-funded first dates, and even turning off lights and the Internet to encourage intimacy. Authorities are also collecting personal reproductive data from women to track […]
Expanding its network and tapping group synergies, Air India Express will focus on connecting smaller cities and towns with metros as well as fly to new overseas destinations, according to senior officials. The airline, which recently completed the merger of AIX Connect with itself, has a fleet of around 90 aircraft and the count is […]
PMi Modi, addressing a rally in Akola for Maharashtra’s November 20 elections, criticized Congress for turning its ruled states into “ATMs” for the party’s “shahi parivar.” He challenged Congress leaders to prove their visits to key locations associated with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Modi also accused Congress of fueling division and corruption, while highlight...
Madrassa teacher Umair Ashrafi was arrested in Kerala for allegedly branding a student with an iron and smearing chili powder on his private parts over disobedience. After fleeing to Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, he was tracked to Tanur based on a tip-off and arrested. Ashrafi was charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and remanded […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at a campaign rally in Akola for Maharashtra’s November 20 state assembly elections, accused the Congress of turning states with Congress governments into ATMs for the party’s “shahi parivar” (royal family). He vowed not to let Maharashtra fall into the same pattern, emphasizing his commitment to ending such practices.
Canada has discontinued its Student Direct Stream (SDS) visa program, which expedited study permits for students from 14 countries, including India. The move will shift new applications to the regular study permit stream. Introduced in 2018, SDS had faster processing times and higher approval rates. This policy change comes as Canada seeks to curb immigration […]
A report by retired High Court judge Michael D’Cunha, probing the alleged COVID-19 scam in Karnataka, has recommended the prosecution of former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and Health Minister B Sriramulu under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Act. The recommendation follows allegations of irregularities in the 2020 procurement of three lakh PPE kits […]
Justice Sanjiv Khanna, set to be sworn in as India’s 51st Chief Justice, has reluctantly given up his solitary morning walks in Delhi’s Lodhi Garden. Known for his simplicity and desire for privacy, Khanna preferred walking alone but was advised to take security along after his appointment. Averse to this, he opted to stop the […]
Faculty members at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) have sought intervention from Meghalaya Governor CH Vijayashankar to address ongoing unrest, which has disrupted university operations. Protests, now in their third day, involve students staging a hunger strike outside Vice-Chancellor PS Shukla’s office. They demand his removal, along with the “incompetent” registrar and ...
Sanjay Raut criticized PM Narendra Modi’s slogan, “Ek hai toh safe hai” (We are safe if we are united), stating that Maharashtra is already a secure state. Sanjay Raut accused the Prime Minister of bringing instability with every visit, claiming that PM Modi’s presence often leads to efforts to create divisions and stir unrest, undermining […]