India News
US-Based Indian Devotee Donates Rs 9 Crore for Major Renovation Project at Tirupati Temple
Nov 26, 2025 10:42 pm CST
An Indian-American devotee has donated Rs 9 crore to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams for renovating key buildings at the world's richest Hindu shrine. M Ramalinga Raju, who has family ties to former TTD chairmen, made this significant contribution on behalf of his daughter and son-in-law to improve facilities for millions of devotees visiting the sacred Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati.
Brother Murders Sister Over Phone Conversations With Male Friends in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pm CST
A 22-year-old woman was fatally stabbed by her brother in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after he objected to her phone conversations with male friends. The accused, Sher Singh, attacked his sister Naina Devi with a sharp weapon when she attempted to retrieve her phone, claiming he was enraged by recordings he discovered and her rejection of marriage proposals. He has been arrested and charged with murder.
Delhi Air Quality Improves: GRAP Stage-3 Restrictions Lifted as AQI Remains in Very Poor Category
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 pm CST
The Commission for Air Quality Management has revoked GRAP Stage-3 restrictions in Delhi-NCR as air quality showed improvement with AQI at 327. While Stage-1 and Stage-2 measures remain in effect, the 50% work-from-home mandate and school hybrid classes have been discontinued. Officials continue monitoring pollution levels to prevent deterioration during the winter season.
NHRC Issues Notice to Indian Railways Over Exclusive Halal Meat Policy: Religious Discrimination Concerns
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
The National Human Rights Commission has issued a notice to Indian Railways following complaints that serving only halal-processed meat on trains violates religious freedoms and discriminates against Hindu Dalit communities traditionally involved in the meat trade. The NHRC states this practice may violate constitutional rights to equality, religious freedom, and livelihood opportunities, requesting an action report within two weeks.
Fadnavis to Request PM Modi: Rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai Amid Identity Debate
Nov 26, 2025 10:26 pm CST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to formally request Prime Minister Modi to rename IIT Bombay as IIT Mumbai, intensifying the Bombay versus Mumbai identity debate. This follows criticism from MNS chief Raj Thackeray against Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comments supporting the current name. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions about Mumbai's cultural identity and regional politics in Maharashtra.
India Commemorates 17th Anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks: Jaishankar Reaffirms Zero Tolerance Policy
Nov 26, 2025 10:25 pm CST
As India marks the 17th anniversary of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirms the nation's unwavering commitment against terrorism. The coordinated attacks by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists killed 166 people and injured 300, leaving lasting scars on Mumbai's landscape and collective memory while reinforcing India's resolve to bring all perpetrators to justice.
Bhopal Attorney Dies By Suicide After Digital Arrest Scam Falsely Linking Him to Terrorism
Nov 26, 2025 10:05 pm CST
A respected 68-year-old Bhopal lawyer, Shiv Kumar Verma, committed suicide after cyber criminals falsely accused him of terrorism links in a sophisticated digital arrest scam. The attorney, who had performed last rites for Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims, left a suicide note revealing he couldn't bear being labeled an "anti-national." This case represents a growing trend of cyber fraud targeting elderly professionals in the region through fabricated terror funding allegations.
Remarkable 80-Stitch Surgery Saves Injured Cobra in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 26, 2025 10:03 pm CST
Veterinarians in Ujjain performed an extraordinary two-hour surgery with 80 stitches to save a cobra severely injured during construction work. Local snake rescuers Rahul and Mukul rushed the wounded reptile to the hospital, where Dr. Mukesh Jain's team successfully repaired extensive damage to its head and back, demonstrating exceptional dedication to wildlife conservation.
Supreme Court Denies Relief to Offender Seeking Withdrawal of UAE Extradition Request
Nov 26, 2025 10:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India refused to entertain a plea seeking withdrawal of an extradition request to the UAE for a man facing 153 cases, including bootlegging and money laundering charges. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta emphasized that India has the right to bring back individuals evading the law, advising the petitioner to return and face legal proceedings rather than seeking relief from abroad.
CBI Arrests Abul Hossen Molla: Key Suspect in Sandeshkhali Attack on Enforcement Directorate Team
Nov 26, 2025 09:59 pm CST
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested Abul Hossen Molla, the primary suspect who allegedly led an attack against Enforcement Directorate officials in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. Despite evading multiple notices and a non-bailable warrant, Molla was apprehended in South 24 Parganas district in connection with the January 2023 assault that occurred during a raid related to a ration distribution scam investigation.