India News
Sanchar Saathi Cybersecurity App: Government Clarifies No Snooping Capability and Optional Installation
Dec 03, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies in Parliament that the controversial Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app can be deleted by users and cannot access private data or be used for surveillance, addressing opposition concerns about digital privacy while explaining the app's intended security benefits.
BJP Receives 83% of Tata Group-Backed Electoral Trust Funding During 2024 Lok Sabha Elections
Dec 03, 2025 04:39 pm CST
During the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP received Rs 757 crore (83%) of the total Rs 914 crore distributed by the Tata Group-backed Progressive Electoral Trust to 10 political parties. Meanwhile, Congress received just 8.4% (Rs 77.3 crore), highlighting the significant shift in political funding through electoral trusts following the Supreme Court's ban on electoral bonds.
18-Year-Old Motorcycle Vlogger Dies in Fatal High-Speed KTM Crash: The Tragic Story of Prince Patel
Dec 03, 2025 04:13 pm CST
An 18-year-old social media influencer known as 'PKR Blogger' tragically lost his life in a horrific motorcycle accident in Surat, Gujarat. Prince Patel was riding his beloved KTM Duke at approximately 140 km/h without a helmet when he lost control on a flyover, resulting in a fatal crash that was captured on CCTV. Known for his motorcycle content and deep attachment to his bike, which he named 'Laila', Prince had ironically posted about enduring love beyond death just days before the accident.
Western Envoys' Joint Criticism of Russia Sparks Diplomatic Tension Ahead of Putin's India Visit
Dec 03, 2025 04:10 pm CST
India expresses displeasure over a controversial opinion piece by UK, French, and German envoys criticizing Russia just before President Putin's diplomatic visit to Delhi. The article, calling Russia unserious about peace in Ukraine, has been deemed "unusual" by Indian officials who view it as inappropriate diplomatic interference ahead of the annual India-Russia summit.
The Heroic Legacy of Major Mohit Sharma: The Real-Life Inspiration Behind Controversial Film Dhurandhar
Dec 03, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Major Mohit Sharma was an elite officer of the Indian Army's 1 Para Special Forces who conducted daring undercover operations against terrorist groups in Kashmir. His most notable mission involved infiltrating Hizbul Mujahideen under the alias "Iftikhar Bhatt," earning him the Sena Medal. In 2009, he made the ultimate sacrifice during a high-risk operation in Kupwara, posthumously receiving India's highest peacetime gallantry award, the Ashoka Chakra. His family now challenges Ranveer Singh's upcoming film Dhurandhar, claiming it depicts his life without consent.
Opposition MPs Don Gas Masks in Parliament to Protest Severe Air Pollution Crisis in Delhi NCR
Dec 03, 2025 04:02 pm CST
Opposition MPs staged a dramatic protest by wearing gas masks in Parliament, demanding urgent discussions on Delhi NCR's critical air pollution crisis. Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda called for immediate action as AQI levels reached 'Very Poor' to 'Severe' categories across the capital region, making normal breathing difficult and affecting millions of residents.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy Face Criticism Over Rs 43 Lakh Luxury Watches Amid Political Uncertainty
Dec 03, 2025 03:52 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar have ignited controversy by wearing Santos de Cartier watches worth approximately Rs 43 lakh during recent meetings. The BJP has seized this opportunity to criticize Siddaramaiah's socialist claims, drawing parallels to a similar 2016 incident. This controversy emerges amid speculation about leadership changes as the Congress government reaches its mid-term milestone in Karnataka.
Supreme Court Orders Repatriation of Pregnant Indian Woman Deported to Bangladesh on Humanitarian Grounds
Dec 03, 2025 03:20 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre to return nine-months pregnant Sonali Khatun and her 8-year-old son from Bangladesh on humanitarian grounds, emphasizing that the state must sometimes "bend" in such cases. The woman claims Indian citizenship as daughter of Indian citizen Bhodu Sheikh, with the Court ordering free medical facilities upon her return. The case is part of a larger deportation dispute involving seven individuals sent to Bangladesh, with the Calcutta High Court previously ruling the deportations illegal.
India's Nuclear Future: How Small Modular Reactors Could Transform Energy Production
Dec 03, 2025 03:15 pm CST
India is embracing Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) as part of its ambitious nuclear energy expansion. These compact, factory-built nuclear reactors offer flexibility, enhanced safety, and sustainability for remote areas and industrial clusters. With a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission and plans for five indigenously developed SMRs by 2033, India is positioning itself at the forefront of nuclear innovation while pursuing its 100 gigawatt nuclear capacity goal and net-zero emissions by 2070.
Bhopal Gas Tragedy: How Rs 272.75 Crore Relief Fund Was Wasted While Victims Continue to Suffer
Dec 03, 2025 03:05 pm CST
Four decades after the Union Carbide disaster, an investigation reveals systematic mismanagement of Rs 272.75 crore in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal Gas Relief and Rehabilitation programme. Despite substantial funding, hospitals remain without doctors, medical equipment sits unused, yoga centers function as wedding venues, and contaminated water continues affecting thousands of survivors. With Rs 139 crore still unspent, victims' organizations demand a high-level investigation into what they call systemic corruption benefiting contractors while abandoning those affected by the tragedy.