India News
National Guard Members Shot Near White House in Targeted Attack: Trump Orders Additional Troops to Washington
Nov 27, 2025 06:57 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in what authorities described as a targeted shooting near the White House. The Trump administration responded by deploying 500 additional troops to Washington DC, bringing the total to 2,188 soldiers operating in the capital. The incident has intensified debate over the controversial military presence in the nation's capital, which has been ongoing since August under presidential emergency orders.
Supreme Court Condemns Haryana Government for Felling 40 Trees to Build BJP Office Access Road
Nov 27, 2025 03:04 am CST
The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the Haryana government for uprooting 40 mature trees to construct an access road to a newly-built BJP office in Karnal. The case, brought by a decorated 1971-war veteran who owns adjacent property, challenges both the arbitrary land allocation in a residential area and the environmental damage caused. The court has demanded a remedial action plan and warned state officials of serious consequences for this violation of green norms.
Delhi Records Coldest November Temperature Since 2022: 8 Degrees Celsius Marks Winter's Arrival
Nov 27, 2025 03:03 am CST
Delhi has recorded its coldest November morning since 2022, with temperatures dropping to 8 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. This marks a significant 3.3 degrees below seasonal averages, as the India Meteorological Department forecasts foggy conditions with maximum temperatures between 24-26 degrees Celsius, signaling the arrival of winter in the national capital.
BJP Leader Alleges Doctors Coerced to Link Suicides to Special Intensive Revision Process
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
BJP leader Locket Chatterjee has alleged doctors are being forced to attribute suicides to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process in death certificates. This claim comes amid controversy surrounding BLO deaths across seven states and ongoing protests against the electoral roll revision in West Bengal, where Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called the process "unplanned, chaotic and dangerous."
India Condemns China's Detention of Arunachal Woman: Territorial Dispute Threatens Diplomatic Progress
Nov 27, 2025 02:59 am CST
India strongly protests China's 18-hour detention of an Arunachal Pradesh woman at Shanghai airport, reaffirming that the region is an "integral part" of India. The MEA warns such arbitrary actions undermine recent efforts to normalize bilateral relations following the 2020 border standoff, as both nations work toward rebuilding diplomatic ties through people-centric engagements.
Indian Railways Confirms No Provision for Halal-Certified Food on Trains
Nov 27, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Railway Board has officially clarified that Indian Railways does not have any provision for serving halal-certified food on trains, responding to NHRC concerns about food practices. Officials confirmed that all meals follow FSSAI guidelines without specific religious certification requirements, addressing misconceptions about non-vegetarian meal preparation on Indian train services.
Kerala BJP Chief Links Muslim Ministerial Absence to Voting Patterns: "They Don't Vote For Us"
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar sparked controversy by stating that Muslims lack representation in Parliament and the Union Cabinet because they don't vote for BJP. Speaking at a Kozhikode Press Club event, he challenged the Muslim community's traditional Congress support while highlighting the absence of Muslim ministers in the current government. His comments come ahead of Kerala's local body elections, where BJP aims to increase its vote share from 16% to 25%.
India Restores Full Visa Access for Chinese Nationals After Five-Year Suspension: Boosting Bilateral Relations
Nov 27, 2025 02:54 am CST
India has officially resumed issuing tourist and business visas to Chinese nationals after a five-year suspension, marking a significant diplomatic thaw between the two nations. This restoration is part of several confidence-building measures implemented in 2025, including resumed direct flights and the revival of pilgrimage routes, aimed at enhancing tourism, trade, and people-to-people connections between the world's two most populous countries.
Mumbai Police Investigate Mother and Neighbor for Forcing 16-Year-Old Girl into Prostitution
Nov 27, 2025 02:53 am CST
Mumbai authorities have launched an investigation after a 10th-grade student reported her mother and neighbor for forcing her into prostitution since April. The case emerged when the distressed teenager confided in her teacher, resulting in charges under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act. Police are actively pursuing the investigation following the complaint filed at Ghatkopar police station.
Woman With Fake IAS Identity Arrested in Maharashtra: Possible Links to Delhi Red Fort Blast Investigation
Nov 27, 2025 02:43 am CST
Police in Sambhajinagar have arrested a woman posing as an IAS officer with alleged connections to Pakistan's military and individuals in Afghanistan. Authorities are investigating her possible links to the deadly Red Fort blast in Delhi that killed 15 people, as she was reportedly in Delhi when the bombing occurred. Substantial financial transactions and international contacts have raised serious security concerns.