India News

The Collapse of Maoist Leadership: How Madvi Hidma's Death Signals the Decline of Left-Wing Extremism in India
Nov 18, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The elimination of Madvi Hidma, a key tribal leader and military strategist of the banned CPI (Maoist), marks a critical turning point in India's fight against left-wing extremism. This analysis examines how his death, combined with other leadership losses in 2025, has created an irreversible crisis within the Maoist organization, leaving an aging non-local leadership struggling to maintain operational capabilities in the critical Bastar region.
Zubeen Garg Death Investigation: Centre Approves Legal Sanctions on Singer's 53rd Birth Anniversary
Nov 18, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Union Home Ministry has granted legal sanction to proceed with the investigation into beloved Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced this development on the artist's 53rd birth anniversary, confirming that charges will be filed by December 10, bringing hope for justice to fans still mourning the cultural icon's unexpected passing on September 19.
Woman Severs Man's Tongue After Sexual Assault Attempt in Kanpur: A Self-Defense Case
Nov 18, 2025 07:18 pm CST
In Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, a woman bit off part of a married man's tongue when he attempted to forcibly kiss her. The 35-year-old assailant, identified as Champi, allegedly followed his former girlfriend to a pond and molested her, upset about her upcoming marriage to someone else. Police have registered a case against the man following the incident.
Assam Launches Special Electoral Revision: Existing Voters Protected While Ensuring Inclusive Registration
Nov 18, 2025 07:17 pm CST
Assam has begun a unique Special Revision of electoral rolls ahead of 2025 assembly elections, with Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel confirming existing voters face no documentation requirements while new residents can register with minimal proof. The process includes home verification visits and accommodates displaced citizens, with the final voter list publication scheduled for February 10.
Election Commission Refutes RJD's Claim of 25,000 Pre-Loaded Votes in Bihar EVMs as "Technically Impossible"
Nov 18, 2025 07:16 pm CST
The Election Commission has firmly rejected allegations by senior RJD leader Jagdanand Singh that EVMs used in Bihar elections contained 25,000 pre-loaded votes before polling began. The EC described these claims as "technically impossible" and "procedurally false," highlighting that such tampering is prevented through multiple verification processes, including mock polls and VVPAT verification, all conducted with political party agents present.
Tejashwi Yadav Declines Opposition Leadership After RJD's Bihar Defeat, Relents Under Lalu's Insistence
Nov 18, 2025 06:53 pm CST
Following the Rashtriya Janata Dal's poor performance in the Bihar elections, Tejashwi Yadav attempted to step down as Leader of Opposition, taking responsibility for the party's defeat. His father Lalu Prasad Yadav, however, insisted he retain the leadership role. Meanwhile, family tensions have emerged with Tejashwi defending his aide Sanjay Yadav against accusations from his sister Rohini Acharya, highlighting deepening divisions within the influential political family.
Kerala Teenager Allegedly Radicalized: Mother and Stepfather Charged Under UAPA for ISIS Connections
Nov 18, 2025 06:52 pm CST
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have filed UAPA charges against a mother and stepfather accused of attempting to radicalize their 16-year-old son to join ISIS. The case emerged after teachers at a religious study center noticed behavioral changes in the teen who had previously visited the couple in the UK, where they allegedly exposed him to extremist ideology. The NIA and Anti-Terror Squad are now investigating multiple aspects of this concerning case.
Rajasthan Bus Driver Suspended After Viral Video Shows Him Driving While Barely Clothed
Nov 18, 2025 06:21 pm CST
A Rajasthan Roadways driver has been suspended after a viral video showed him driving a bus on the Ajmer-Kota route while wearing only short pants and playing loud music. The incident has raised serious concerns about passenger safety and professional conduct, prompting swift disciplinary action from transportation authorities.
Al-Falah University Campus Identified as Location of Delhi Bomber's Video Recording
Nov 18, 2025 06:00 pm CST
Investigators have determined that Dr Umar Mohammad, the Red Fort suicide bomber, recorded his final video at Al-Falah University in Faridabad. The 70-acre campus has been identified as the operational center for the terrorist cell, with multiple members working at its medical school. The recording was made in Building No 17 before Mohammad detonated explosives near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, following the arrest of his co-conspirators.
Shashi Tharoor Praises PM Modi's Vision for Post-Colonial India, Sparking Congress Controversy
Nov 18, 2025 05:57 pm CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred controversy by publicly praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech on India's development and rejection of colonial mindsets. The Thiruvananthapuram representative highlighted Modi's vision of India as an "emerging model" rather than just an "emerging market," while potentially widening the rift with his own party leadership. This article examines the growing tensions within Congress as Tharoor continues to express views that appear to align with the Prime Minister's national vision.