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Shashi Tharoor Acknowledges Analysis of Ideological Divide Within Congress Party
Dec 15, 2025 02:38 pm CST
A thoughtful analysis of the ideological differences between Shashi Tharoor and Rahul Gandhi-led Congress sparked a response from Tharoor himself, highlighting tensions between the party's urban reform-oriented past and its current rural grievance-focused approach. The article explores how this internal conflict reflects broader challenges in Congress's political strategy against the BJP.
Tragic Incident in Bihar: Father Takes Life After Attempting to Kill Five Children, Two Sons Survive
Dec 15, 2025 02:26 pm CST
A devastating family tragedy unfolded in Bihar's Muzaffarpur when a 35-year-old father, Amarnath Ram, attempted to hang his five children before taking his own life. Three daughters perished while two sons survived the incident. Officials report the man had been struggling mentally since his wife's death last year, highlighting the critical importance of mental health support and intervention.
Delhi Chokes Under Severe Air Pollution: AQI Reaches 456, Flight and Train Operations Disrupted
Dec 15, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Delhi is experiencing severe air pollution with AQI reaching 456, marking the season's second-worst air quality day. The thick smog has caused approximately 100 flight cancellations, 300+ delays at Delhi airport, and 90+ train delays. The Commission for Air Quality Management has implemented Stage IV measures under GRAP, including construction bans and work-from-home directives for 50% of office staff.
PM Modi's Strategic Three-Nation Tour: Strengthening India's Diplomatic Ties with Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
Dec 15, 2025 12:27 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a significant diplomatic mission to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and strategic partnerships. The tour coincides with key diplomatic anniversaries and includes high-level meetings, parliamentary addresses, and engagement with the Indian diaspora, highlighting India's expanding global influence and commitment to South-South cooperation.
Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand Conquers Mount Vinson: Indian Mountaineer's Milestone in Seven Summits Quest
Dec 15, 2025 12:23 pm CST
Former media professional Kavita Chand from Uttarakhand successfully summited Mount Vinson, Antarctica's highest peak at 4,892 meters, on December 12. This achievement marks significant progress in her Seven Summits challenge, following her previous conquest of Mount Elbrus. Beyond mountaineering, the 40-year-old Mumbai resident is also an accomplished marathon runner who left her corporate career in 2024 to pursue fitness full-time.
Delhi's Political Battle Over Pollution: Kejriwal Defends Vipassana As Air Quality Reaches Critical Levels
Dec 15, 2025 11:00 am CST
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticizes current CM Rekha Gupta for mocking Vipassana meditation amid Delhi's worsening pollution crisis. As the city's AQI soars to a season-high of 461, political tensions escalate with AAP and BJP trading accusations over who bears responsibility for addressing the severe air quality situation affecting millions of residents.
Historic Unity Meeting: Meitei and Kuki BJP MLAs Gather in Delhi, Signaling Possible End to Manipur Ethnic Conflict
Dec 15, 2025 03:12 am CST
In a significant political development, BJP legislators from both Meitei and Kuki communities met in Delhi for the first time since May 2023, potentially ending Manipur's prolonged ethnic conflict. The meeting, described as "fruitful" by BJP leadership, discussed peace initiatives and government formation possibilities as the state approaches the end of its President's rule period. This unprecedented gathering represents a major step toward reconciliation following President Murmu's recent call for unity between hill and valley regions.
DMK's Challenge to Gen Z Voters: Progress or Regression in Tamil Nadu's Political Future
Dec 15, 2025 02:14 am CST
As Tamil Nadu approaches its assembly elections, the DMK Youth Wing's conference in Tiruvannamalai serves as both a show of political strength and a strategic response to actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin frame the 2026 election as a critical choice between the DMK's vision of progress and their opponents' backward-looking policies, while emphasizing disciplined youth engagement against TVK's growing Gen Z support.
Tragic Highway Collision: Family of Three Killed When Truck Strikes Motorcycle on NH-52 in Rajasthan
Dec 15, 2025 01:18 am CST
A devastating accident on National Highway 52 in Bundi district claimed the lives of a family of three when a truck collided with their motorcycle. The 36-year-old father, 30-year-old mother, and their one-year-old son died instantly at the scene, while the truck driver fled. Local villagers briefly protested following the tragedy, demanding action from authorities who are now searching for the suspect.
Chief Justice Kant Shares Powerful Story About Judicial Delays and Their Impact on Ordinary Citizens
Dec 15, 2025 01:00 am CST
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant shared a moving personal anecdote about an elderly farmer waiting for his case, highlighting how judicial delays and high litigation costs silently erode the dignity of common citizens. Speaking at an Orissa High Court Bar Association symposium, he emphasized the need for reforms addressing both court delays and expenses while promoting alternative dispute resolution methods to make justice more accessible.