India News
Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway: Cutting Travel Time by 60% with New High-Speed Corridor
Dec 02, 2025 03:46 pm CST
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway, a transformative 210 km highway project, enters trial phase with sections now open to traffic. Once fully operational, this major infrastructure development will reduce Delhi-Dehradun travel time from 6.5 hours to just 2.5 hours, featuring six lanes expandable to eight, and connecting the national capital to Uttarakhand through western Uttar Pradesh. Complete public access is expected by February 2026.
Indian Navy's Operation Sindoor Forces Pakistan Naval Fleet to Port: Admiral Tripathi Reveals Strategic Impact
Dec 02, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi revealed that the Indian Navy's Operation Sindoor has successfully restricted Pakistan Navy's movements to their ports and the Makran coast. The ongoing operation has created significant financial implications for Pakistan through increased shipping insurance costs and reduced merchant vessel traffic, demonstrating India's effective maritime strategy in the Western Arabian Sea.
Tesla's Slow Start in India: 157 Units Sold as Company Opens First All-in-One Centre in Gurugram
Dec 02, 2025 02:49 pm CST
Tesla has sold 157 units in India since September, trailing behind competitors like BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury EV market. Despite slow initial sales, the company is expanding its presence with a new all-in-one Tesla Centre in Gurugram that combines retail, service, delivery, and charging infrastructure to enhance customer experience and promote wider EV adoption in India.
Tragic Suicide of 19-Year-Old Over Marriage Delay: Mental Health Crisis Highlights Need for Support
Dec 02, 2025 02:38 pm CST
A 19-year-old from Jharkhand has tragically taken his own life in Thane, Maharashtra after his family asked him to wait until the legal age of 21 to marry his girlfriend. This heartbreaking incident underscores the critical importance of mental health support and communication within families, especially when dealing with emotional distress in young adults facing personal challenges.
India's Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Installation Sparks Privacy Concerns and Political Debate
Dec 02, 2025 02:13 pm CST
The Indian government has mandated that all mobile phone manufacturers pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on devices sold in India, sparking significant controversy. While authorities claim this digital safety initiative aims to combat cyber fraud and help recover lost phones, opposition parties strongly condemn the directive as potential government surveillance that violates constitutional privacy rights. The mandate, which gives manufacturers 90 days to comply, may face resistance from companies like Apple, known for opposing such requirements on security grounds.
Madhya Pradesh's Rs 62,944 Crore Food Supply Crisis: Debt Burden and Rotting Grain Expose Systemic Failures
Dec 02, 2025 02:08 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's food supply system faces critical challenges with the State Civil Supplies Corporation struggling under a Rs 62,944 crore debt while paying Rs 14.17 crore daily in interest. Nearly 940 tonnes of paddy has been rotting in warehouses for over a year, creating health hazards for nearby communities and revealing serious lapses in storage management and policy implementation.
Recovered Drone Evidence Reveals Hamas-Style Terror Plot in Delhi Blast Investigation
Dec 02, 2025 01:58 pm CST
The National Investigation Agency has uncovered crucial evidence linking Delhi blast co-conspirator Jasir Bilal Wani (alias Danish) to Hamas-style weaponized drone technology. Despite his attempts to delete incriminating materials, investigators recovered numerous drone images, videos of rocket launchers, and instructional content for creating explosive-laden drones from his phone, revealing a sophisticated terror plot with international connections.
Understanding India's Sanchar Saathi: The Mandatory Cybersecurity App for All New Smartphones
Dec 02, 2025 12:52 pm CST
Sanchar Saathi, a comprehensive cybersecurity platform developed by India's Department of Telecommunications, is becoming mandatory on all new smartphones. This government initiative aims to protect over 1.2 billion mobile users from fraud, identity theft, and device theft, while offering features like suspicious activity reporting and IMEI blocking. Despite its security benefits, the mandate has created tension with manufacturers like Apple and raised privacy concerns among advocacy groups.
India's Operation Sagar Bandhu: Providing Critical Relief to Sri Lanka After Cyclone Ditwah Devastation
Dec 02, 2025 12:35 pm CST
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka following the devastating impact of Cyclone Ditwah. With over 400 people dead or missing, Indian forces are conducting rescue operations and delivering essential supplies, earning heartfelt gratitude from Sri Lankan citizens who publicly acknowledged India's rapid response and critical aid during this catastrophic flooding disaster.
World Listens to PM Modi as India Rises: RSS Chief Bhagwat Highlights Nation's Growing Global Influence
Dec 02, 2025 12:25 pm CST
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat attributes global leaders' attentiveness to PM Modi to India's increasing strength on the world stage. Speaking at the RSS centenary celebration in Pune, Bhagwat emphasized India's historical role in resolving global conflicts and the organization's ongoing mission to unite society while acknowledging the foundation laid by its founders.