India News
RJD Defies Eviction Notice: Rabri Devi Will Not Vacate Government Bungalow Despite Bihar Administration's Directive
Nov 26, 2025 09:54 pm CST
The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has firmly declared that former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi will not surrender her government bungalow despite an official notification to relocate. RJD state chief Mangani Lal Mandal alleges the decision stems from political malice, claiming the party received more votes than any NDA constituent in recent elections despite their reduced seat count. The controversy highlights growing tensions between RJD and the ruling NDA coalition in Bihar.
Pune Businessman Loses Rs 3.79 Crore in International Raw Material Supply Scam
Nov 26, 2025 09:41 pm CST
A Pune-based copper vessel manufacturer was defrauded of Rs 3.79 crore by a father-son duo who promised to supply raw materials from Dubai. The scammers took the victim to Tanzania to show fake inventory before disappearing with the payment. One suspect has been arrested in Kolkata as police investigation continues.
UIDAI Deactivates Over 2 Crore Aadhaar Cards of Deceased Individuals to Prevent Identity Fraud
Nov 26, 2025 09:29 pm CST
The Unique Identification Authority of India has deactivated more than 2 crore Aadhaar cards belonging to deceased individuals as part of a major database clean-up. This initiative aims to maintain accuracy in national records and prevent identity fraud, with a new online reporting system now available for families to report deaths through the myAadhaar portal.
Former Chief Justice BR Gavai Condemns Bulldozer Demolitions as Executive Overreach and Violation of Constitutional Rights
Nov 26, 2025 09:28 pm CST
Former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai criticizes state authorities for using bulldozers to demolish homes of crime suspects without due process, calling it executive overreach that punishes innocent families. The Supreme Court has intervened to protect constitutional rights, allowing citizens to petition High Courts and holding officials accountable for illegal demolitions.
US Embassy Supports India's Quest for Justice in 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attacks
Nov 26, 2025 09:28 pm CST
The US Embassy in India reaffirmed its support for bringing the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks to justice, highlighting the recent extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana as a significant step forward. The attacks, carried out by Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed 166 lives including six Americans and continue to represent a pivotal moment in India-US counterterrorism cooperation.
Delhi Pollution Crisis Continues: Chief Justice of India Reports Breathing Difficulties Amid Deteriorating Air Quality
Nov 26, 2025 09:20 pm CST
Delhi and NCR face prolonged pollution crisis as Chief Justice Surya Kant reports personal breathing difficulties after morning walk. With AQI levels remaining between 300-350 and no rainfall expected for at least two weeks, legal community discusses virtual hearings for vulnerable individuals as health concerns mount among senior lawyers.
Major Terror Plot Foiled in Punjab: Four Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Members Arrested After Gunfight
Nov 26, 2025 09:20 pm CST
Police thwarted a significant terrorism plot in Punjab by arresting four Lawrence Bishnoi gang members following a gunfight. The operatives, working under foreign handler Goldy Dhillon, were planning attacks in the Tricity region and Patiala. Seven pistols and ammunition were seized during the joint operation by Punjab Anti-Gangster Task Force and local police, with investigations ongoing to identify additional network members.
India Rejects Pakistan's Criticism Over Ram Temple Saffron Flag Ceremony in Ayodhya
Nov 26, 2025 09:18 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry strongly condemned Pakistan's remarks about Prime Minister Modi's ceremonial flag raising at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, calling Pakistan a country with "no moral standing" due to its treatment of minorities. The dispute centers on the temple built at the former site of the Babri Masjid, where Modi recently hoisted a 22-foot saffron flag representing divine qualities associated with Ram.
The Lasting Impact: How 26/11 Mumbai Attacks Revolutionized Security Protocols in Indian Hotels
Nov 26, 2025 08:58 pm CST
The 2008 Mumbai terror attacks fundamentally transformed security measures across India's hospitality industry, replacing open lobbies with fortified entrances and implementing comprehensive screening procedures that balance guest experience with vigilant protection. This article examines how these security protocols have evolved over seventeen years to create the safer hotel environments that exist today.
SBI Branch Customers Forced to Use Ladder After Staircase Demolished in Anti-Encroachment Drive
Nov 26, 2025 08:56 pm CST
In Odisha's Bhadrak district, customers of an SBI branch were forced to climb a ladder mounted on a tractor after the building's staircase was demolished during an anti-encroachment operation. The unusual arrangement lasted for two days until public outrage prompted the installation of a proper steel staircase, highlighting the consequences of unresolved encroachment disputes.