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Doctor Used Flour Mill to Prepare Explosives in Delhi Blast Case: Investigation Reveals
Nov 21, 2025 05:13 pm CST
An investigation into the deadly Delhi blast near Red Fort has revealed that co-accused Muzammil Shakeel Ganaie, a doctor from Al-Falah University, used a flour mill to extract ammonium nitrate from urea for creating explosives. Police recovered 360kg of explosive materials from his Faridabad residence, linking him to a larger terrorist network that resulted in 15 fatalities.
5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Bangladesh: Tremors Felt Across Eastern India and Kolkata
Nov 21, 2025 05:11 pm CST
A 5.7-magnitude earthquake with its epicenter near Dhaka, Bangladesh caused strong tremors across eastern India, particularly in Kolkata and the Salt Lake IT sector. While Bangladesh reported six fatalities, no casualties were confirmed in India. The event highlights the seismic vulnerability of the region where Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, prompting building evacuations and safety precautions across affected areas.
Film Piracy Kingpin Faces New Forgery Charges as Enforcement Directorate Joins Investigation
Nov 21, 2025 04:28 pm CST
Immadi Ravi, the alleged mastermind behind the iBomma film piracy network, faces additional forgery charges as the Enforcement Directorate joins the investigation. With over 13 charges filed, authorities are probing a sophisticated operation that caused approximately Rs 3,700 crore in losses to the Telugu film industry in 2024 alone. Investigators are focusing on cryptocurrency transactions, international connections, and money laundering networks linked to the piracy operation that targeted multiple languages across more than 70 mirror sites.
Investigation Reveals Safety Lapses and Regulatory Failures in Fatal Cough Syrup Contamination Case
Nov 21, 2025 04:14 pm CST
An exclusive investigation into the deaths of 24 children from contaminated cough syrup has uncovered serious safety breaches in India's pharmaceutical supply chain. The report details how improper handling of propylene glycol solvent, unauthorized repackaging by unlicensed distributors, and inadequate regulatory oversight may have allowed toxic diethylene glycol to contaminate Coldrif cough syrup, raising new concerns about quality control in India's $50 billion pharmaceutical industry.
Political Tensions Erupt Between Trinamool and BJP Following Bangladesh Earthquake Tremors in Kolkata
Nov 21, 2025 03:59 pm CST
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangladesh caused tremors in Kolkata, sparking political confrontation between BJP and Trinamool Congress over the ongoing voter roll revision process in West Bengal. The natural disaster became a catalyst for renewed accusations between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and opposition leaders amid concerns about the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision procedures.
Amit Shah Accuses Political Parties of Protecting Infiltrators Amid Mamata Banerjee's SIR Criticism
Nov 21, 2025 03:45 pm CST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee clash over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with Shah alleging some parties are protecting infiltrators while Banerjee calls the process chaotic and dangerous. The dispute highlights tensions over electoral integrity in poll-bound West Bengal, with BJP leaders accusing Banerjee of attempting to shield illegal voters.
Karnataka Congress Power Struggle: DK Shivakumar Loyalist Claims Assurance from Party President Kharge
Nov 21, 2025 03:26 pm CST
The ongoing power struggle within Karnataka's Congress has intensified as Ramanagara MLA Iqbal Hussain, a staunch supporter of Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, claims to have received assurance from party president Mallikarjun Kharge regarding potential leadership change. This development marks a critical point in the alleged power-sharing agreement between Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar as the government reaches its halfway mark, with multiple MLAs traveling to Delhi to lobby party high command for resolution.
Shaheen Saeed Arrested: Mastermind Behind "Terror Doctors" Network in Delhi Blast Case
Nov 21, 2025 03:01 pm CST
Shaheen Saeed, arrested for the Delhi blast near Red Fort that killed 15 people, organized teams of "terror doctors" and led the Indian branch of Jaish-e-Mohammed's women's wing. The Al-Falah University doctor worked with two colleagues in the attack, which involved explosives seized by Jammu and Kashmir Police during their dismantling of a transnational terror network.
9-Year-Old Jaipur Student's Suicide: CBSE Investigation Reveals 18 Months of Bullying and School Negligence
Nov 21, 2025 02:54 pm CST
A comprehensive CBSE investigation into the suicide of a 9-year-old girl at Jaipur's Neerja Modi School reveals shocking details of prolonged bullying, teacher negligence, and school safety failures. The report documents how the Class 4 student sought help multiple times before taking her life after 18 months of harassment that went unaddressed despite parental complaints, highlighting critical issues in school safety protocols and bullying prevention.
2026 US Immigration Fee Increases: Impact on Indian Travelers and Visa Applicants
Nov 21, 2025 02:44 pm CST
Starting January 1, 2026, the US Department of Homeland Security will implement inflation-adjusted increases to various immigration fees. While not all Indian travelers will be affected, those applying for parole will see an increase from $1,000 to $1,020. ESTA fees will rise slightly to $40.27, though this doesn't impact Indian citizens as India isn't part of the Visa Waiver Program. The EVUS fee will increase to $30.75, while Form I-94 fees remain unchanged at $30. These adjustments are mandated by the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to reflect annual inflation.