India News
Cyclone Ditwah: 4 Deaths Reported as Heavy Rains Impact Tamil Nadu Coast and Agricultural Regions
Dec 02, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Cyclone Ditwah has claimed four lives in Tamil Nadu through electrical accidents and structural collapses. The disaster has damaged over 1,600 properties and caused extensive flooding of agricultural lands, with government compensation announced at Rs 20,000 per hectare. Relief efforts continue as the cyclone weakens to a depression moving toward the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coastline.
Kerala Congress Labels ED Notice to Chief Minister Vijayan as 'Fraudulent' in KIIFB Masala Bond Case
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
The Kerala Congress has denounced the Enforcement Directorate's show-cause notice to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the KIIFB Masala Bond case as fraudulent. Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala accused both BJP and CPI(M) of manipulating the ED, suggesting political collusion. The controversy surrounds Rs 2,000 crore raised through masala bonds, with allegations of corruption and FEMA violations involving connections to the SNC-Lavalin company.
Karnataka Power Dynamics: The Culinary Side of Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar's Breakfast Diplomacy
Dec 02, 2025 09:31 pm CST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar held two strategic breakfast meetings amid power-sharing discussions, revealing interesting culinary preferences. While one meeting featured vegetarian dishes respecting Shivakumar's preference, the other included Siddaramaiah's favorite country chicken curry specially sourced from villages. Both leaders will soon meet Congress high command in Delhi to resolve leadership questions.
Supreme Court Rebukes Prashant Bhushan for Calling Election Commission a "Despot" During SIR Voter List Hearing
Dec 02, 2025 09:18 pm CST
Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan faced objection from Chief Justice Surya Kant in the Supreme Court after referring to the Election Commission as a potential "despot" during arguments challenging the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists. The case highlights growing concerns over BLO working conditions, with multiple officials reportedly dying from work-related stress while implementing the controversial voter verification exercise.
Bombay High Court Postpones Maharashtra Local Body Election Results to December 21, Bans Exit Polls
Dec 02, 2025 08:15 pm CST
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has ordered the Maharashtra State Election Commission to delay vote counting for all local body polls to December 21, replacing the original December 3 date. The court also prohibited exit polls until December 20 amid concerns about electoral irregularities in multiple civic bodies. This ruling affects elections across 264 municipal councils and addresses petitions challenging the SEC's revised election schedule.
Rahul Gandhi Sparks Parliament Controversy with Dog Remarks: "Pets Are Allowed Inside"
Dec 02, 2025 08:07 pm CST
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has intensified a political controversy by suggesting pets are allowed inside Parliament after his colleague Renuka Chowdhury faced criticism for bringing a dog to the complex. The BJP swiftly condemned his remarks, accusing him of disrespecting elected representatives and Parliament's dignity, turning a simple incident into a heated political exchange about decorum in India's legislative chambers.
PMO to be Renamed Seva Teerth: India's Shift Towards Citizen-First Governance Under PM Modi
Dec 02, 2025 07:51 pm CST
India's Prime Minister's Office will be renamed Seva Teerth, reflecting a nationwide shift toward citizen-first governance. The new complex, previously known as 'Executive Enclave', symbolizes the government's commitment to service over power. Under PM Modi's leadership, official spaces are being renamed to emphasize duty and transparency, including changes to Raj Bhavans, the Central Secretariat, and Rajpath, all representing India's democratic transition from entitlement to responsibility.
Tamil Actor Vijay Denied Permission for Puducherry Roadshow Due to Crowd Safety Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 07:45 pm CST
Tamil actor Vijay's political party TVK faced a setback as Puducherry Police denied permission for his December 5 roadshow citing crowd safety concerns on narrow roads. Authorities have instead suggested holding a public meeting in an open venue, following heightened safety awareness after the tragic Karur rally stampede that claimed 41 lives in October. This decision impacts Vijay's strategic political expansion in the Union Territory.
Rising Child Marriage Crisis in Madhya Pradesh: Government Data Shows Alarming Increase Despite Minister's Denial
Dec 02, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Child marriages in Madhya Pradesh are increasing at an alarming rate despite intervention efforts, with official data showing consistent yearly growth from 450 cases in 2021 to 538 cases already recorded in 2025. Minister Nirmala Bhuria claims no knowledge of these statistics despite them originating from her own department, highlighting a concerning disconnect in addressing this persistent violation of children's rights.
DGCA Investigates Air India for Operating Aircraft with Expired Airworthiness Certificate: Serious Safety Breach Uncovered
Dec 02, 2025 07:31 pm CST
Air India faces regulatory scrutiny after operating an A320 aircraft on eight flights with an expired airworthiness review certificate. The DGCA has launched an investigation into this serious safety violation that occurred during the Vistara merger process. All personnel involved have been suspended while both internal and regulatory investigations proceed, raising concerns about the airline's safety compliance protocols.