India News
The Growing North-South Divide: Hindi Bill Naming Sparks Constitutional Controversy in India
Dec 16, 2025 10:27 pm CST
India's central government's practice of naming new legislation exclusively in Hindi has sparked significant controversy, highlighting tensions between northern and southern states. The renaming of MNREGA to G Ram G exemplifies this shift, which critics argue violates constitutional provisions and imposes Hindi on non-Hindi speaking regions. Southern leaders particularly view this as linguistic imposition, raising questions about federalism and national unity in a linguistically diverse nation.
Centre to Establish Dedicated NIA Courts in Every State to Expedite Terror-Related Trials
Dec 16, 2025 10:20 pm CST
The Supreme Court has been informed that the Centre will establish dedicated NIA courts in all states and Union territories to ensure speedy trials in terror-related cases, with additional courts in regions having more than 10 cases. The Delhi government is also creating 16 special courts for organized crime and terrorism cases, as the judiciary seeks to address jurisdictional challenges that often benefit hardened criminals across the National Capital Region.
22-Year-Old Man Arrested for Kidnapping and Sexual Assault of Minor in Uttar Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 10:16 pm CST
Police in Uttar Pradesh arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly kidnapping a 16-year-old schoolgirl and sexually assaulting her over a two-week period. The victim, who disappeared on December 1, was rescued by authorities on Monday. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to custody following completion of legal formalities.
Quick-Thinking Man Uses Kidnapper's Smartwatch to Send SOS Message and Secure His Rescue in Madhya Pradesh
Dec 16, 2025 10:12 pm CST
A 25-year-old hotel manager from Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, cleverly used his kidnapper's smartwatch to contact his girlfriend after being abducted over a loan dispute. Despite repaying more than he borrowed, moneylenders demanded additional funds with compound interest, leading to his abduction. Police quickly responded to the SOS message, resulting in the victim's safe rescue and the arrest of both perpetrators for illegal money lending practices.
Assam CM Himanta Sarma Condemns Bangladesh's Territorial Claims on Northeast India as "Baseless and Dangerous"
Dec 16, 2025 10:08 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly rejected suggestions from Bangladeshi factions about separating Northeast India from the mainland, calling such claims "baseless and dangerous." The dispute centers around the strategic Chicken's Neck corridor, with Sarma warning that India would respond decisively to any threats to its territorial integrity. This diplomatic tension follows provocative statements from Bangladesh's National Citizen Party officials regarding potential "isolation" of India's northeastern states.
BJP MLA's Son and Bride Perform Restricted Ritual in Khajrana Temple Sanctum Sanctorum
Dec 16, 2025 10:02 pm CST
BJP MLA Golu Shukla's family faces fresh controversy after his son and daughter-in-law were filmed exchanging garlands in the restricted sanctum sanctorum of Indore's revered Khajrana Ganesh Temple, continuing a pattern of controversial behavior at religious sites by the political family.
Delhi Court Rejects ED's National Herald Case Against Gandhi Family: Kharge Calls It "Victory Of Truth"
Dec 16, 2025 09:25 pm CST
A Delhi court has refused to take cognizance of the Enforcement Directorate's chargesheet against Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and others in the National Herald money laundering case, ruling it was improperly based on a private complaint rather than an FIR. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge celebrated the decision as defeating a "conspiracy hatched with malicious intent of political revenge" by the Modi government.
Bengaluru Lecturer Loses Rs 2 Crore in Elaborate Digital Arrest Scam: Forced to Sell Properties
Dec 16, 2025 09:18 pm CST
A Bengaluru lecturer became victim to a sophisticated "digital arrest" scam, losing nearly Rs 2 crore after fraudsters posing as Mumbai Police officers coerced her into selling her apartment and two plots. Fearing for her child's safety, she complied with their demands, including installing a suspicious mobile application. The case highlights the growing threat of complex cyber scams targeting vulnerable individuals in India.
Nawab Malik Controversy Threatens BJP-NCP Alliance Ahead of Mumbai Municipal Elections
Dec 16, 2025 09:00 pm CST
Legal cases against senior NCP leader Nawab Malik have created tensions within Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti alliance, as BJP officials refuse to partner with NCP in Mumbai's upcoming municipal elections. Despite maintaining alliances elsewhere in the state, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis indicated that BJP-NCP cooperation may not extend to Mumbai, highlighting the complex political dynamics ahead of the critical civic polls.
Sydney Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: Indian-Origin Suspect's Background and Terrorist Connections Revealed
Dec 16, 2025 08:59 pm CST
An Indian-origin man from Hyderabad, Sajid Akram, was one of the perpetrators in the deadly terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that killed 15 people during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration. Australian authorities have linked the attack to Islamic State inspiration, revealing connections to the Philippines and investigating the suspect's background spanning nearly three decades in Australia.