India News

NASA Research Reveals Shift in Stubble Burning Timing Worsens North India's Air Pollution Crisis
Dec 16, 2025 05:44 pm CST
NASA scientists have identified a significant shift in stubble burning patterns across northern India, with farmers now setting fires later in the evening rather than afternoon. This timing change complicates pollution monitoring efforts and may worsen air quality as evening conditions allow pollutants to accumulate more efficiently overnight. Satellite data shows this pattern shifting from 1-2 PM to 4-6 PM burning times, contributing to hazardous air quality levels across the Indo-Gangetic Plain during post-harvest seasons.
Bengaluru Airport's New Parking Policy Sparks Protests Among Local Taxi Drivers
Dec 16, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The Karnataka Drivers' Association has protested against Kempegowda International Airport's new parking policy, which requires private taxis to park 800 meters from Terminal 1 and limits parking at Terminal 2 to just 8 minutes before penalties apply. Drivers claim these rules create hardships for both passengers and their livelihoods, while airport authorities maintain the changes aim to reduce congestion and improve the overall travel experience.
Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire: Luthra Brothers Brought Back to Delhi After Fleeing to Thailand
Dec 16, 2025 05:13 pm CST
The Luthra brothers, owners of 'Birch by Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa, were brought back to Delhi after fleeing to Thailand following a devastating fire that killed 25 people. The nightclub was allegedly operating with serious safety violations, including flammable bamboo construction and inadequate exits, leading to charges of culpable homicide against the owners.
HIV Infection in Four Thalassemia Children After Blood Transfusions at Madhya Pradesh Hospital Raises Serious Safety Concerns
Dec 16, 2025 04:54 pm CST
Four children with thalassemia in Madhya Pradesh's Satna have tested HIV positive after receiving blood transfusions, raising critical questions about blood safety protocols. The incident has prompted an official investigation into blood screening procedures while highlighting rising HIV prevalence rates across the state, where infection rates have jumped from 0.08% in 2021 to 0.43% in 2023.
Bengaluru Actress Kidnapped By Film Producer Husband In Child Custody Dispute
Dec 16, 2025 04:24 pm CST
A television and film actress in Bengaluru was allegedly kidnapped by her estranged husband, a film producer, in a desperate attempt to gain custody of their one-year-old daughter. The couple had been separated for months due to marital conflicts when Harshvardhan allegedly orchestrated an elaborate plan involving associates who lured the actress under the pretense of a filming schedule. Police have registered a case following the family's complaint.
India Proposes 100% FDI in Insurance Sector with New Amendment Bill: Comprehensive Reforms for Policyholder Protection and Market Growth
Dec 16, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, which proposes increasing FDI limits in insurance to 100%, establishes a Policyholders' Protection Fund, and creates a framework for digital infrastructure in the sector. The comprehensive reforms aim to achieve "Insurance for All by 2047" while strengthening consumer protection and regulatory governance.
Priyanka Gandhi Leads Opposition Against New Bill Replacing MGNREGA: Claims It Weakens Rural Employment Rights
Dec 16, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly opposed the Centre's new Viksit Bharat Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Bill, which aims to replace the 20-year-old MGNREGA scheme. Gandhi argues the proposed legislation weakens rural employment guarantees, reduces funding to states, and diminishes the role of Gram Sabhas, calling for its withdrawal amid growing opposition concerns about changes to this vital rural economic support system.
Sonia Gandhi Highlights Urgent Need to Address Underpaid Women Frontline Workers in Critical Government Programs
Dec 16, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi addresses the Rajya Sabha about the critical issues facing ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, and community resource persons implementing essential government programs. Despite their vital role in public service delivery across India, these frontline women workers remain severely underpaid and overburdened, with nearly three lakh vacancies affecting service delivery to mothers and children nationwide.
Shashi Tharoor Condemns Replacing Gandhi's Name in Rural Employment Scheme: MGNREGA vs G RAM G Controversy
Dec 16, 2025 04:16 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor criticized the BJP government's decision to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (G RAM G). The new scheme offers 25 additional work days but shifts 40% of funding responsibility to states, sparking opposition from Congress and even BJP allies. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra demanded the bill's withdrawal, questioning the necessity of renaming established programs and their financial implications.
Mumbai's Political Transformation: How Shiv Sena Corporators Realigned Before Critical BMC Elections
Dec 16, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Mumbai prepares for municipal elections on January 15 after a three-year delay, revealing dramatic shifts in the city's political landscape. The once-unified Shiv Sena has split between Uddhav Thackeray and Eknath Shinde factions, with 55 former corporators remaining with Shiv Sena (UBT) while 44 have joined Shinde's camp. This political realignment, complicated by "Operation Tiger" and changing alliances, sets the stage for a fiercely contested battle for control of India's richest municipal corporation.