India News
S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India's Strategic Response to US-Led Trade Tensions and Global Supply Chain Challenges
Nov 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how politics increasingly dominates economics in international relations, emphasizing India's strategic approach to diversifying supply sources amid US-led trade tensions. The article explores India's push for self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and technological advancement as part of its broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047, while navigating complex global challenges including China's economic dominance and changing US trade policies.
Hyderabad Police Bind Over 86 Gangsters From Rival Groups Under BNSS Section 126
Nov 30, 2025 02:20 pm CST
Hyderabad Police have implemented a major preventive measure by binding over 86 individuals from 10 rival gangs under Section 126 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar conducted a special court session requiring the gangsters to maintain peace for one year, with security bonds serving as legal guarantees of their good behavior.
India's Parliament Winter Session 2025: Key Bills and Opposition Challenges Ahead
Nov 30, 2025 02:09 pm CST
The upcoming Winter Session of India's Parliament, scheduled from December 1-19, will feature crucial legislation including the Atomic Energy Bill to open the nuclear sector to private players and the Higher Education Commission Bill. Following the BJP-led NDA's Bihar victory, the government pushes forward with nine reform bills while opposition parties prepare to challenge electoral roll revisions across 12 states and territories. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called for a meeting with floor leaders to ensure smooth coordination during the 15-sitting session.
Savarkar Defamation Case: Empty CD and Missing Evidence in Rahul Gandhi's Court Proceedings
Nov 30, 2025 01:52 pm CST
A Pune court rejected requests to play alternative evidence in the defamation case filed by Satyaki Savarkar against Rahul Gandhi after the original CD containing Gandhi's alleged defamatory speech about V D Savarkar was found blank. The case centers on claims that Gandhi falsely attributed statements to the freedom fighter during a 2023 London speech, raising questions about evidence handling in high-profile political cases.
Elon Musk to Appear on Nikhil Kamath's 'People by WTF' Podcast: Trailer Reveals Intriguing Conversation
Nov 30, 2025 12:37 pm CST
Zerodha founder Nikhil Kamath has released an intriguing black and white trailer for his upcoming 'People by WTF' podcast featuring Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The 90-second promotional video shows the two entrepreneurs discussing topics ranging from Musk's physical appearance to his affinity for the letter 'X' and references to the film Matrix. This high-profile interview continues Kamath's impressive roster of guests, which has previously included tech leaders like Sam Altman, Neal Mohan, and Bill Gates.
Rahul and Sonia Gandhi Charged with Criminal Conspiracy in National Herald Money Laundering Case
Nov 30, 2025 12:12 pm CST
Senior Congress leaders Rahul and Sonia Gandhi face criminal conspiracy charges in the National Herald money laundering case, as a new FIR filed by Delhi Police alleges fraudulent takeover of Associated Journals Limited worth Rs 2,000 crore. The ED claims proceeds of crime exceed Rs 5,000 crore, with investigation uncovering fake donations, fabricated rent payments, and non-genuine advertisements connected to Young Indian company.
Delhi MCD Bypolls 2025: Voting Underway in 12 Wards as BJP, AAP and Congress Battle for Civic Control
Nov 30, 2025 11:56 am CST
Voting has begun for the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) bypolls across 12 wards, featuring a triangular contest between BJP, AAP, and Congress. The elections mark the first electoral test for BJP since their Assembly victory, while AAP seeks to strengthen its position in the civic body. With candidates announced by all three major parties, vote counting will take place on December 3rd.
Delhi Air Quality Improves from Very Poor to Poor Category Despite Persistent Smog Conditions
Nov 30, 2025 11:17 am CST
Delhi experiences slight improvement in air quality with AQI shifting from 'very poor' to 'poor' category, though toxic smog continues to blanket the city. Government monitoring efforts face criticism as health experts warn of reduced life expectancy from prolonged exposure to polluted air, triggering calls for parliamentary debate on the environmental crisis.
Exposed: Hyderabad's Fake Call Centre Scam Targeting Australians Uncovered by Cyberabad Police
Nov 30, 2025 10:41 am CST
Cyberabad Police have dismantled a sophisticated fake call centre operation in Hyderabad that defrauded Australian citizens of approximately Rs 8-10 crore. The scammers, operating as "Ridge IT Solutions," used social engineering tactics to gain remote access to victims' computers, stealing funds through elaborate money laundering networks involving Australian bank accounts held by Indian nationals. Nine arrests have been made as authorities continue investigating international connections.
Ancient Democracy: How Tamil Nadu's Uttaramerur Inscriptions Reveal World's Earliest Democratic Model
Nov 30, 2025 02:35 am CST
Discover how the Chola-era Uttaramerur inscriptions in Tamil Nadu's Vaikuntha Perumal Temple document one of the world's earliest democratic systems. Dating back over 1,000 years, this sophisticated electoral process known as the Kudavolai system featured transparent selection methods, strict eligibility criteria, and comprehensive governance frameworks that predated modern democratic institutions.