India News
Dalit Students Face Casteist Slurs at Andhra Pradesh School: Parents and Students Protest Against Teacher Misconduct
Dec 02, 2025 12:00 am CST
An English teacher at Yandapalli High School in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district faces allegations of using casteist slurs against Dalit students, prompting parents and students to stage a protest. Despite complaints to the headmaster, no action was taken, highlighting concerns about institutional discrimination in the educational system. The incident has drawn attention from opposition political parties demanding accountability from the ruling coalition.
Supreme Court Asks Centre to Consider Re-entry of Illegally Deported Pregnant Indian Woman on Humanitarian Grounds
Dec 01, 2025 11:54 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has urged the Centre to allow a pregnant woman and her child who were deported to Bangladesh to re-enter India on humanitarian grounds. The case involves Sonali Khatun, whose deportation was ruled illegal by the Calcutta High Court. The Court suggested keeping her under medical surveillance while recognizing her advanced pregnancy and Indian citizenship. The matter is scheduled for hearing on December 3.
Madhya Pradesh University Exposed for Issuing Illegal Medical Degrees and Creating Fake Doctors
Dec 01, 2025 11:43 pm CST
A government university in Madhya Pradesh has been exposed for operating unauthorized Electro-Homoeopathy courses since 2022, producing nearly 300 unqualified "doctors" who paid Rs 30,000 each for legally invalid degrees. With no regulatory oversight, these fake practitioners are treating patients across India, resulting in multiple deaths and medical incidents. Officials have admitted no approval was ever granted for these courses, raising serious concerns about patient safety and medical fraud.
India's FDI Surges 18% to $35.18 Billion in First Half of FY26 with US Investment Doubling
Dec 01, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Foreign Direct Investment in India has grown by 18% to $35.18 billion during April-September of the current fiscal year, with US investments more than doubling to $6.62 billion. Singapore remains the largest source of FDI at $11.94 billion, while Maharashtra tops the list of recipient states with $10.57 billion in inflows. The government's investor-friendly policies continue to attract substantial foreign capital across multiple sectors.
Delhi Air Quality Returns to 'Very Poor' Category: AQI Rises to 304 After Brief Improvement
Dec 01, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated back to the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 304 after a brief improvement to 'poor' on Sunday. The capital continues its winter pollution crisis as transport emissions contribute 20% to the pollution levels, while simultaneously experiencing cold wave conditions with temperatures dropping to 5.7 degrees Celsius, 4.6 degrees below normal.
Elderly Women Suffer Severe Facial Injuries in Unprovoked Stray Dog Attack in Kerala
Dec 01, 2025 11:40 pm CST
Two elderly women, aged 70 and 80, sustained serious facial injuries when attacked by a stray dog in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The incident has highlighted the growing concern about stray dog attacks in the region, particularly endangering elderly residents who walk alone in the mornings.
Kerala Lawyer Fatally Stabs Father and Critically Injures Mother in Shocking Family Violence Incident
Dec 01, 2025 11:28 pm CST
A 30-year-old practicing lawyer in Kerala's Alappuzha district allegedly murdered his father and severely injured his mother in a knife attack at their home. The tragedy, possibly triggered by financial disputes and substance abuse, has shocked the local community as investigators work to understand the underlying causes of this family violence.
Violence Erupts in Pilingkata Village Along Assam-Meghalaya Border Over Name Plate Removal Dispute
Dec 01, 2025 11:26 pm CST
A border dispute in Pilingkata village escalated into violence when residents from Assam and Meghalaya clashed over a name plate removal, resulting in multiple injuries and requiring security deployment. This incident highlights ongoing territorial tensions between the northeastern states despite recent agreements to resolve their 12 disputed border areas.
Traffic Emissions, Not Stubble Burning, Keep Delhi Air Quality in 'Severe' Category: CSE Report Analysis
Dec 01, 2025 11:20 pm CST
A comprehensive analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment reveals that despite reduced stubble burning, Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' to 'severe', primarily due to local emissions from traffic and industry. The study identifies a "toxic cocktail" of PM2.5, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide as the main culprits, with pollution hotspots expanding across the capital and neighboring NCR regions experiencing prolonged smog episodes.
Delhi High Court Orders Protection of Indian Nurse Allegedly Held Captive in Dubai: Legal Intervention for Repatriation
Dec 01, 2025 11:17 pm CST
The Delhi High Court has directed Indian authorities to ensure the safety and possible repatriation of a 25-year-old Indian nurse allegedly held captive in Dubai by a foreign national who initially offered her employment. Justice Sachin Datta ordered immediate intervention after the woman's father petitioned the court, presenting evidence of physical abuse and passport confiscation that has prevented her return to India since January 2023.