India News
Delhi Pollution Protest Hijacked by Pro-Maoist Slogans Sparks Outrage on Social Media
Nov 25, 2025 12:33 pm CST
An environmental demonstration in Delhi turned controversial when protesters raised pro-Maoist slogans at India Gate. Scientists for Society (SFS), a co-organizer of the anti-pollution protest, faced severe backlash after some demonstrators supported Maoist leader Madvi Hidma and attacked police with chilli spray. Despite SFS's attempts to distance itself from these actions, social media users condemned the organization for betraying public trust and hijacking a legitimate environmental cause.
Historic Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Sends Ash Clouds to India: Global Impact of Hayli Gubbi After 12,000 Years of Dormancy
Nov 25, 2025 12:12 pm CST
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted on Sunday after nearly 12,000 years of dormancy, sending massive ash plumes across multiple countries. High-speed winds carried volcanic ash to India, affecting Delhi's already compromised air quality and causing significant flight disruptions. Aviation authorities issued warnings while airlines including Air India and IndiGo implemented emergency measures to ensure passenger safety as the sulfur dioxide-rich ash clouds continued their eastward journey toward China.
Fact-Checkers Expose Three AI-Manipulated NDTV Reports Spread by Pakistani Accounts
Nov 25, 2025 11:28 am CST
Independent fact-checking organizations have debunked three digitally manipulated NDTV news reports circulating online. These AI-altered videos include a falsified interview with former Army chief General VP Malik, fabricated claims about Bihar politicians funding a Pakistani political party, and a doctored report on the Tejas crash at the Dubai air show. BOOM Live and D-Intent Data identified clear signs of artificial intelligence manipulation, noting unnatural facial expressions and speech patterns in the videos spread by Pakistan-based social media accounts.
Chinese National Arrested for Illegal Entry and Filming Sensitive Border Areas in India
Nov 25, 2025 11:07 am CST
A 49-year-old Chinese citizen, Liu Qunjing, was arrested by India's Sashastra Seema Bal at the India-Nepal border after illegally entering the country and filming sensitive border locations. Authorities found multiple currencies and suspicious materials in his possession, raising security concerns given his previous travel to Pakistan and unauthorized documentation.
Ethiopian Volcano Ash Cloud Drifts Toward India: Airlines Issue Safety Advisories and Monitor Flight Operations
Nov 25, 2025 07:30 am CST
Following the eruption of Ethiopia's long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano, major Indian airlines have implemented safety protocols as ash clouds drift toward western India. IndiGo, Air India, and Akasa Air are closely monitoring the situation, while the Toulouse VAAC tracks the large ash plume moving toward northern India. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as airlines prioritize safety measures during this rare volcanic event affecting international airspace.
India and Afghanistan Strengthen Economic Ties: Ministers Commit to Billion-Dollar Trade Target
Nov 25, 2025 05:34 am CST
Union Minister Piyush Goyal and Afghanistan's Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi met to boost bilateral trade relations, targeting nearly $1 billion in trade volume. The five-day diplomatic visit addressed key obstacles like visa challenges and air corridor costs, while exploring opportunities in mining, agriculture, and health sectors to strengthen the historical relationship between the two nations.
Meerut 'Blue Drum' Murder Suspect Gives Birth While in Custody: Latest Developments in the Saurabh Rajput Case
Nov 25, 2025 03:20 am CST
A woman accused in the shocking 'Blue Drum' murder case in Meerut has given birth to a healthy baby girl while in custody. Muskan, arrested for allegedly killing her husband Saurabh Rajput and hiding his dismembered body in a cement-filled drum, delivered at a local medical college under police supervision. The murder investigation suggests the crime was committed to remove an obstacle to her relationship with co-accused Sahil Shukla.
BJP's Strategic Blueprint: Challenging Mamata Banerjee's 15-Year Rule in West Bengal's 2026 Elections
Nov 25, 2025 03:16 am CST
As BJP prepares for West Bengal's 2026 assembly elections, Prime Minister Modi has launched an intricate six-zone strategy to challenge Mamata Banerjee's 15-year Trinamool Congress rule. Despite maintaining a 39% vote share, BJP faces the challenge of converting support into seats while navigating Bengal's complex political landscape of caste dynamics, religious polarization, and rising anti-incumbency sentiment against Banerjee's government.
Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Causes Flight Cancellations as Ash Cloud Moves Across Northern India
Nov 25, 2025 02:57 am CST
A significant volcanic eruption in Ethiopia's Afar region has created an ash cloud that is now moving over northern India, resulting in multiple flight cancellations and prompting the DGCA to issue safety advisories to airlines and airports. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, erupting for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, has caused disruptions for carriers including Akasa Air, IndiGo, and KLM as officials monitor the situation closely to ensure passenger safety.
15-Year-Old Student Dies by Suicide After Alleging Sexual Harassment by School Principal in Chhattisgarh
Nov 25, 2025 02:49 am CST
A 15-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur district committed suicide at her school after leaving a note accusing the principal of sexual harassment. Police have arrested the principal and discovered the school was operating an unauthorized hostel housing 33 students. A multi-department investigation and magisterial inquiry are underway to determine the full circumstances of this tragic incident.