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As Bihar heads into elections, the Hindu ritual of Pind Daan has become a political flashpoint. Lalu Yadav’s family performed the rites in Gaya, while PM Modi is expected to follow. Political jibes and counterattacks have turned the spiritual tradition into a symbolic tool for targeting opponents during Pitru Paksha.
Kathmandu airport reopened after a shutdown caused by violent Gen Z-led protests across Nepal. Despite the move, Air India and IndiGo cancelled all Sep 10 flights, leaving Indian passengers stranded. The army was deployed nationwide, with 27 arrests. Authorities urge travelers to check with airlines for updated schedules amid ongoing tensions.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry today expressed concern over the ongoing violence in Nepal and hoped for fast restoration of peace. They also said that Nepal will handle the domestic crisis properly and that stability will be restored in the country soon. It is known that KP Sharma Oli resigned recently, and he also participated in […]
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh money laundering case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications, linked to an alleged Rs 2,929 crore bank fraud involving SBI loans. The probe follows a CBI FIR and searches at six locations. Investigations include alleged loan diversion and quid pro quo payments related to Yes Bank loans.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad excludes seven T20 World Cup 2024 winners, including retirees Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja. Injured Rishabh Pant, rested Mohammed Siraj, and others like Yuzvendra Chahal and Yashasvi Jaiswal (reserves) also miss out, as Suryakumar Yadav leads a refreshed team into the tournament.
Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, reportedly with Trump’s late approval, sparked outrage. Qatar condemned the strike as “state terrorism,” accusing the US of betrayal despite close ties and $400 million in deals. Trump’s delayed warning damaged his peace efforts, exposing a double game amid Middle East tensions.
Royal Enfield has reduced prices of its 350cc bikes, including the Classic 350, Hunter 350, and Meteor 350, by up to ₹22,000 due to recent GST reforms. The revised prices will be effective from the 22nd of this month. CEO B. Govindarajan said the move encourages first-time buyers to opt for 350cc models.
Ahead of the upcoming 2025 ODI World Cup, the ICC has launched a new initiative, the ‘Will to Win’ campaign film, to share the journey of women’s cricket. The Women’s World Cup will start on September 30. The campaign will focus on the theme of determination and perseverance, ultimately leading to glory.
Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, wife of ex-Nepal PM Jhalanath Khanal, died from burns after protesters set their home ablaze amid violent Gen Z-led unrest. With 22 dead and 300+ injured, key political residences, including PM Oli’s, were attacked. Oli resigned after consulting the army chief, who advised stepping down to restore order.
A portrait of King Prithvi Narayan Shah behind Nepal Army Chief Gen. Sigdel during his address amid political unrest has stirred speculation about a royal revival. With rising pro-monarchy protests, frustration with governance, and growing nostalgia for stability, the image is seen by many as a symbolic signal amid Nepal’s volatile political climate.
Protests erupted across France with roadblocks, fires, and clashes. Police used tear gas as nearly 200 people were arrested. Despite 80,000 officers deployed, demonstrators caused major disruptions. A bus was torched in Rennes, and train lines were impacted. Authorities accused protesters of fueling unrest and seeking to spark a climate of insurrection.
Regional parties reported ₹2,532 crore in income in 2023-24, with over 70% from electoral bonds, according to ADR. BRS led with ₹685 crore, followed by TMC and others. Income surged 45.77% from last year. Audit report delays and overspending by some parties raised transparency concerns, highlighting funding and accountability issues.
MakeMyTrip reported a 19% surge in pilgrimage tourism across 56 religious destinations in FY24-25. Popular sites like Varanasi and Tirupati led growth. Spiritual travelers prefer short, group trips, with rising demand for premium stays. Spontaneous bookings dominate, while hotel infrastructure rapidly expands, marking India’s hospitality sector growth.
Chief Justice of India BR Gavai today praised our constitution. He said that we are proud of our constitution and cited ongoing tensions in Nepal. He made these statements during a hearing on the Presidential Reference in the Supreme Court. Justice Vikram Nath also supported Gavai and said that tensions were also prevalent in Bangladesh.
Indian markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Sensex up 324 points at 81,425 and Nifty gaining 104 points to 24,973. IT and PSU bank stocks outperformed, while auto stocks dragged. Broader markets rose, market breadth remained positive, and total NSE market capitalization stood at $5.14 trillion.