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Uddhav Thackeray Seeks Alliance with Raj Thackeray's MNS for BMC Elections Despite Congress Resistance
Nov 21, 2025 09:40 pm CST
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is working to build a comprehensive alliance for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation elections, hoping to include both MVA partners and his cousin Raj Thackeray's MNS party. However, Congress has declared its intention to contest independently and opposes any coalition that includes MNS, creating a significant challenge for opposition unity in Maharashtra.
Former Temple Board President Arrested in Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: A Deep Dive into Kerala's Temple Controversy
Nov 21, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Kerala's Special Investigation Team has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in connection with the Sabarimala gold heist case. The controversy involves alleged misappropriation of gold donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya for the temple's sanctum sanctorum. This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation, challenging the ruling party's claims of non-involvement in the temple theft scandal.
National Medical Commission Issues Guidelines Against Anti-National Activities in Medical Institutions Following Al-Falah University Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 09:06 pm CST
The National Medical Commission is implementing new regulatory guidelines for medical institutions nationwide, requiring them to prevent anti-national activities following the arrest of Al-Falah University doctors with alleged terror links. The Ethics Board is drafting advisory guidelines on professional responsibilities while ensuring protection for innocent medical students as investigations continue into the university's operations.
Kerala Couple Weds in Hospital Emergency Room After Bride's Road Accident
Nov 21, 2025 08:58 pm CST
A unique wedding ceremony took place at VPS Lakeshore Hospital in Kerala when V M Sharon married his injured bride Avani in the emergency room. Despite suffering a spinal injury in a morning road accident, the couple proceeded with their ceremony at the auspicious time with medical staff as witnesses, demonstrating remarkable commitment amid challenging circumstances.
India's Transformative Labour Codes: Balancing Worker Welfare and Business Efficiency in a Growing Economy
Nov 21, 2025 08:56 pm CST
India's new Labour Codes mark a significant transformation of the country's employment landscape, consolidating 29 laws into four comprehensive codes that balance worker protection with business efficiency. With employment growing from 47.5 crore to 64.33 crore in six years and unemployment falling to 3.2%, these reforms introduce single registration systems, expanded social security coverage, gender equality provisions, and modernized workplace regulations designed to create a more equitable and growth-oriented economy.
Tejas Fighter Jet: Analysis of Recent Crashes and Safety Record Following Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 08:53 pm CST
Following a tragic crash at the Dubai Air Show, this article examines the safety record of India's indigenous Tejas fighter jet, comparing it with the aircraft's first-ever crash in March 2024. The piece explores the aircraft's 24-year operational history, technical specifications, and the manufacturer's assertions about its safety features despite recent incidents.
Inside the Mind of a Terror Recruiter: How JeM's Maulvi Irfan Ahmed Built a White Collar Terror Network
Nov 21, 2025 08:46 pm CST
An in-depth look at how Maulvi Irfan Ahmed, a key Jaish-e-Mohammed operative, methodically recruited educated professionals into a covert terror network using three sophisticated strategies: personal conversations, social media monitoring, and mosque attendance tracking, which ultimately led to the deadly Delhi bombing that claimed 13 lives.
ISIS Plans Deadly Ricin Chemical Attacks in India: Gujarat ATS Thwarts Terror Plot
Nov 21, 2025 08:42 pm CST
Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad has uncovered an ISIS-operated terror module planning chemical attacks across India using ricin, a lethal toxin extracted from castor beans. A Hyderabad doctor with Chinese education credentials was among three arrested suspects, with authorities seizing materials for ricin production and evidence linking them to broader terrorist networks. This plot emerges amid heightened security following the recent deadly Red Fort bombing in Delhi.
Chhattisgarh's Victory Against Maoist Insurgency: How Hidma's Elimination Changes Bastar's Future
Nov 21, 2025 08:37 pm CST
The elimination of top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma represents a turning point in Chhattisgarh's fight against insurgency. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai highlights this achievement while emphasizing that development initiatives and rehabilitation programs are equally crucial in transforming former Maoist strongholds like Bastar. The government's dual approach of security operations and community engagement through cultural and sporting events aims to bring lasting peace to the region.
Congress Intervenes in Karnataka Leadership Crisis: Siddaramaiah-DK Shivakumar Power Struggle Intensifies
Nov 21, 2025 08:20 pm CST
The Congress party has taken decisive action to address the ongoing power struggle between Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar. Party troubleshooter Randeep Surjewala accused the opposition BJP and media of orchestrating a campaign to undermine the government. This latest development follows reports of a potential leadership change based on a purported power-sharing agreement made after the 2023 election victory, with DKS loyalists meeting party leadership in Delhi while both leaders maintain their positions publicly.