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Chhattisgarh Speaker Raman Singh Recounts Harrowing Encounter with Maoist Gunfire
Nov 21, 2025 08:14 pm CST
Former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and current Assembly Speaker Raman Singh shares his firsthand experience surviving a Maoist attack in Chhuriya town, highlighting the once-prevalent reality of insurgent violence in the state and criticizing previous governments for failing to effectively combat Naxalism despite having the opportunity to do so.
Enforcement Directorate Conducts Massive Raids Across West Bengal in Multi-Crore Coal Smuggling Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 08:01 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate launched extensive search operations across West Bengal, investigating a major coal smuggling operation involving illegal mining, transportation, and storage. Over 100 officials raided 24 locations in Kolkata, Howrah, and Asansol, targeting coal traders and mining contractors. The operation aims to address significant government revenue losses estimated at hundreds of crores of rupees from coal theft.
Gujarat Teacher Dies By Suicide Due To Electoral Roll Revision Stress: A Mental Health Crisis Among Poll Workers
Nov 21, 2025 07:56 pm CST
A school teacher working as a Booth Level Officer in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district died by suicide, reportedly due to mental stress and exhaustion from Special Intensive Revision duties. The tragedy highlights growing concerns about workload pressures on education professionals assigned electoral responsibilities, coming just a day after another teacher's death in Kheda district attributed to similar work pressure.
Violent Clashes Disrupt Kartik Puja Idol Immersion in West Bengal's Krishnanagar
Nov 21, 2025 07:52 pm CST
Tensions escalated in Krishnanagar, West Bengal as rival groups clashed during Kartik Puja idol immersion ceremonies, resulting in vandalism of a government bus shelter. Police intervention restored order, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about violence during religious processions in the region, coming just one month after similar disruptions during Jagaddhatri Puja celebrations.
Tejas Fighter Jet: India's Indigenous Aircraft's History, Capabilities and Recent Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 07:50 pm CST
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous 4.5-generation combat aircraft, recently experienced a crash at the Dubai Air Show resulting in the pilot's death. This article explores five key facts about the Tejas, including its design specifications, payload capacity, operational history since its first test flight in 2001, and its significance to India's defense manufacturing initiative with the recent approval of 97 additional Tejas Mark 1A jets for the Indian Air Force.
28-Year-Old Man Arrested for Rape and Murder of 19-Year-Old Woman in Uttar Pradesh
Nov 21, 2025 07:32 pm CST
Police in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh have arrested a 28-year-old man for the rape and murder of a 19-year-old woman whose partially clothed body was found in a drainage ditch. Investigators report the suspect, from the same village as the victim, lured her to a mustard field before committing the crime. Authorities acted swiftly under the direction of senior police officials to solve the case.
Delhi Government Postpones School Sports Events as Air Quality Reaches Very Poor Levels
Nov 21, 2025 07:14 pm CST
The Delhi government has ordered all educational institutions to postpone physical sports competitions due to deteriorating air quality, with AQI reaching 370 in the 'very poor' category. The directive, following CAQM guidelines, affects schools, colleges, and sports bodies across the capital, with 13 monitoring stations already recording 'severe' pollution levels.
Kashmiri Students Face Widespread Discrimination and Harassment Following Delhi Red Fort Blast Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 07:13 pm CST
Following the deadly Red Fort car explosion that killed 15 people, students from Jammu and Kashmir are experiencing increasing discrimination nationwide, including evictions, threats, and harassment, as investigations reveal the involvement of doctors and individuals from the region in an alleged terror module. National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah has urged government officials to ensure Kashmiris across India aren't subjected to suspicion or mistreatment.
Tragic LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show 2025: Indian Fighter Jet Accident Details and Analysis
Nov 21, 2025 07:06 pm CST
A detailed account of the LCA Tejas fighter jet crash during a loop maneuver at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The aircraft from an Indian Air Force squadron based in Sulur, Tamil Nadu failed to recover altitude during an aerobatic display, resulting in a fatal accident. The article provides eyewitness accounts, background information on the Tejas aircraft's role as the successor to the MiG-21, and its significance as India's indigenous lightweight combat aircraft.
India Implements Historic Labour Reform: Four Labour Codes Replace 29 Existing Laws
Nov 21, 2025 06:55 pm CST
India has enacted a landmark labour reform by implementing four comprehensive Labour Codes, replacing 29 existing laws. Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced these codes—covering wages, industrial relations, social security, and occupational safety—which aim to modernize regulations, enhance worker welfare, and align with contemporary work environments while promoting ease of business.