India News

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin Seeks PM Modi's Intervention for Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail Projects
Nov 22, 2025 05:27 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has requested Prime Minister Modi's intervention after the Union Housing Ministry rejected Metro Rail proposals for Coimbatore and Madurai. Stalin argues that both cities meet population requirements and notes similar projects were approved in other Tier-II cities, raising concerns about unequal treatment of Tamil Nadu's development needs.
Gautam Adani Launches Rs 100-Crore Initiative to Preserve India's Civilisational Heritage in the AI Era
Nov 22, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Industrialist Gautam Adani has unveiled a Rs 100-crore project to safeguard India's rich civilisational knowledge through the creation of a Bharat Knowledge Graph and development of scholar-technologists. This initiative aims to protect traditional Indian concepts from misinterpretation by AI systems while revitalizing the country's educational landscape by integrating ancient wisdom with modern technology.
Bengaluru Cash-Van Heist Cracked: Police Arrest 3 Insiders, Recover Rs 5.76 Crore Within 60 Hours
Nov 22, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Bengaluru Police solved a major ATM cash-van robbery within 60 hours, arresting three insiders including a CMS employee, former employee, and police constable while recovering Rs 5.76 crore of the stolen Rs 7.11 crore. The meticulously planned heist involving impersonation of RBI officials was executed after three months of preparation, with authorities suspecting 6-8 individuals participated in the operation across multiple states.
West Bengal BLO Found Dead Amid Special Intensive Revision Work Pressure: 28 Lives Lost in Election Exercise
Nov 22, 2025 04:46 pm CST
A 54-year-old teacher and Booth Level Officer was found dead in West Bengal's Nadia, with evidence suggesting work-related stress from the Special Intensive Revision exercise. This follows multiple similar deaths, prompting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to request the Election Commission halt the process that has reportedly claimed 28 lives due to pressure and overload.
Shashi Tharoor Praises Trump-Mamdani Meeting as Democratic Model: BJP Seizes Opportunity
Nov 22, 2025 04:43 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked controversy by praising the meeting between US President Donald Trump and New York mayor Zohran Mamdani as an exemplary demonstration of democratic cooperation after fierce electoral battles. His comments, suggesting India should adopt similar post-election collaboration, have been enthusiastically endorsed by BJP representatives who interpreted it as criticism of Congress leadership's approach to political opposition. This incident highlights growing tensions within Congress as Tharoor continues expressing views that challenge party positions.
Delhi Police Bust Pakistan ISI-Linked Arms Smuggling Ring Using Drones to Import Chinese and Turkish Weapons
Nov 22, 2025 04:39 pm CST
Delhi police have dismantled a major international arms trafficking network linked to Pakistan's ISI that used drones to smuggle high-end pistols from China and Turkey into India. Four key operatives were arrested and 10 foreign pistols recovered. The investigation revealed sophisticated smuggling methods involving carbon-wrapped packages delivered by drones to evade detection, with connections to criminal gangs across multiple states and international operatives.
Tragic Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show Witnessed by Spectators: Complete Incident Details
Nov 22, 2025 03:56 pm CST
A detailed account of the Indian Air Force's Tejas fighter jet crash at the Dubai Air Show that claimed the life of Wing Commander Namansh Syal. Eyewitness Abu Bakr describes how the indigenous aircraft failed to recover from a low-altitude maneuver, marking the second Tejas crash in less than two years and prompting an official inquiry into the cause of the accident.
Tejas Fighter Jet Crash at Dubai Air Show: A Comprehensive History of Global Air Show Disasters
Nov 22, 2025 03:54 pm CST
A Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal. This incident joins a series of tragic air show disasters worldwide, including the Poland Air Show (2025), Pakistan Day Air Show (2020), and the deadly Sknyliv Air Show accident (2002) which claimed 77 lives. These incidents highlight the inherent risks of aerial demonstrations despite advanced safety measures.
Tirupati Temple Scandal: 20 Crore Sacred Laddoos Made With Adulterated Ghee Between 2019-2024
Nov 22, 2025 02:59 pm CST
An investigation has revealed that approximately 20 crore laddoos distributed as prasad at the revered Tirupati temple were prepared using adulterated ghee between 2019-2024. A CBI-led Special Investigation Team is probing the Rs 250 crore scandal involving Bhole Baba Dairy, which supplied 68 lakh kg of ghee contaminated with palm oil and toxic substances to one of India's most sacred temples.
Narcotics Smuggling Operation Uncovered in Karnataka Prison: Marijuana Hidden in Banana Deliveries
Nov 22, 2025 02:58 pm CST
Authorities at Karnataka's Shivamogga central prison discovered an elaborate smuggling operation involving marijuana and cigarettes concealed in banana sacks. The coordinated scheme included both external deliveries and an internal staff member attempting to smuggle narcotics. This incident follows recent controversies at Bengaluru Central Prison, highlighting ongoing challenges in maintaining security within Karnataka's correctional facilities.