India News

ED Attaches Rs 264 Crore Assets From Shine City Group in Major Real Estate Fraud Case
Dec 04, 2025 08:22 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has declared Shine City Group founder Rashid Naseem a Fugitive Economic Offender, confiscating properties worth Rs 127.98 crore in a major real estate scam. After investigating 550+ FIRs, authorities have attached assets worth Rs 264.10 crore and are processing claims from over 6,500 victims who were defrauded through fake investment schemes.
Madras High Court Rejects Tamil Nadu Government's Appeal in Thirupparankundram Temple Lamp Controversy
Dec 04, 2025 08:10 pm CST
The Madras High Court has dismissed Tamil Nadu government's appeal in the Thirupparankundram temple lamp dispute, ordering lamps to be lit on both the traditional lower pillar and the contested upper pillar near a 14th-century dargah. The court's unusual deployment of CISF forces to enforce the order highlights escalating religious tensions and presents political challenges for the ruling DMK party, which faces accusations of anti-Hindu bias ahead of future elections.
Assam's Emergency Healthcare Crisis: 800 Ambulances Halted as Drivers Strike for Fair Wages and Job Security
Dec 04, 2025 08:02 pm CST
Thousands of 108 Mrityunjoy ambulance employees in Assam have launched an indefinite strike, leaving nearly 800 ambulances off the road. The workers are demanding job regularization, fair wages, and payment of overtime dues after 17 years of service. Despite government claims of alternative arrangements, the strike continues to significantly impact the state's emergency medical response system.
Son Sets Mother on Fire After Being Denied Money for Alcohol in Odisha: Police Investigation Underway
Dec 04, 2025 07:58 pm CST
In a shocking incident of domestic violence in Odisha's Bhadrak district, a 45-year-old man allegedly set his elderly mother on fire after she refused to give him money to purchase alcohol. The 65-year-old victim suffered severe burn injuries and has been hospitalized, while the accused, known for substance abuse, was detained by local authorities. This case highlights the devastating consequences of addiction and family violence in rural India.
India's Bold 100-Day Campaign to Eliminate Child Marriage by 2030: Progress and Promise
Dec 04, 2025 07:39 pm CST
India launches an ambitious 100-day nationwide campaign to end child marriage by 2030, marking one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat initiative. Led by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, this three-phase strategy has already prevented 100,000 child marriages and re-enrolled 630,000 girls in school. Child rights experts suggest India is approaching a historic tipping point, with unprecedented public participation and government commitment bringing the country closer to achieving what was once considered impossible.
Dec 04, 2025 06:54 pm CST
An exploration of Vladimir Putin's alleged $200 billion hidden fortune, examining how Russia's president maintains a modest official image while potentially controlling vast wealth through oligarch extortion and patronage networks that could make him richer than Bill Gates. Despite Western sanctions following the Ukraine invasion, Russia's elite wealth continues to grow, with complex structures concealing Putin's true financial empire.
Delhi's Ambitious Plan: 305 Mist Sprayers Being Installed at 9 Pollution Hotspots to Combat Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 04, 2025 06:47 pm CST
Delhi government is implementing a comprehensive plan to combat air pollution through mist spray technology, with 305 sprayers being installed across nine pollution hotspots. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the initiative after successful trials in NDMC areas, while also forming an expert committee to advise on additional environmental measures.
Assam Government Implements Complete Ban on Extremist Literature Under BNSS to Protect National Security
Dec 04, 2025 06:45 pm CST
The Assam government has imposed a comprehensive ban on radical and jihadi literature linked to proscribed extremist organizations under Section 98 of BNSS. The ban covers publication, circulation, and digital sharing of materials from terrorist groups like JMB and ABT, following intelligence reports indicating continued circulation of content glorifying violent jihad and recruitment into extremist networks.
Fuel Theft Operation Busted: Two Arrested in Delhi for 30-Year Pipeline Siphoning Scheme Across Multiple States
Dec 04, 2025 06:44 pm CST
Delhi Police have apprehended two individuals involved in a sophisticated fuel theft operation spanning three decades. The suspects, carrying rewards of Rs 25,000 each, allegedly rented properties near petroleum pipelines and created underground tunnels with improvised valve systems to siphon fuel. Their operation extended across multiple states including Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab, selling stolen petroleum products to commercial drivers.
Revealed: Inside Vladimir Putin's Extraordinary Security Apparatus During International Travel
Dec 04, 2025 06:30 pm CST
Vladimir Putin's international travel involves a comprehensive security network beyond visible bodyguards. The Federal Protective Service orchestrates elaborate measures including elite bodyguards, specialized transport, strict food protocols, and even collection of bodily waste to prevent health analysis by foreign intelligence agencies. This meticulously designed security system reflects the extraordinary precautions surrounding the Russian president's movements abroad.