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Bangladesh Demands India Extradite Sheikh Hasina Following Death Sentence for Crimes Against Humanity
Nov 17, 2025 08:34 pm CST
Bangladesh's interim government has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her home minister following their death sentences for crimes against humanity during the 2023 student uprising. The foreign ministry emphasized that extradition is mandatory under the bilateral treaty between both nations, while political parties including BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami criticized India for sheltering Hasina, warning that continued protection would be considered an "unfriendly" and "hostile" act.
India's GDP Growth Projected to Moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 Despite Strong Industrial Performance
Nov 17, 2025 08:32 pm CST
India's economic growth is forecast to moderate to 7% in Q2 FY26 from 7.8% in the previous quarter, with industrial sector performance strengthening to a five-quarter high of 7.8%. Despite slower services and agricultural growth, manufacturing is expected to benefit from festive inventory stocking, GST rationalization, and accelerated exports ahead of US tariffs.
Indian Air Force Helicopter Makes Precautionary Landing in Uttar Pradesh Due to Technical Issue
Nov 17, 2025 08:20 pm CST
An Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv performed a safe precautionary landing near Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh following a technical snag during a routine training mission. The military helicopter, which can carry 12-14 passengers, landed without causing injuries or ground damage.
India's 2026 Election Calendar: Upcoming State and Local Body Polls Across the Country
Nov 17, 2025 08:14 pm CST
India's electoral landscape is set for significant activity with multiple state assembly elections scheduled for 2026, including Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, alongside various by-elections and local body polls across Maharashtra, Kerala, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh in the coming months.
Bengal Governor Conducts Raj Bhavan Security Sweep After Trinamool MP's Weapons Stockpile Allegations
Nov 17, 2025 08:08 pm CST
Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose ordered a comprehensive search of Raj Bhavan involving police and security forces after Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee alleged that BJP criminals and weapons were being harbored there. The search found nothing suspicious, intensifying the political conflict between TMC and BJP ahead of West Bengal's Assembly elections.
Delhi Red Fort Terror Attack: Doctor's Network Behind Bombing That Killed 13
Nov 17, 2025 07:58 pm CST
NIA arrests Amir Rashid Ali for his role in the deadly November 10 Delhi bombing near Red Fort that killed 13 people. Ali provided logistics and helped create the explosive device used by suicide bomber Umar Un Nabi, revealing a sophisticated terror network of doctors operating from Al Falah University in Faridabad.
Chandrababu Naidu's Vision: How Google's $15 Billion Investment Kickstarts Andhra Pradesh's Path to $1 Trillion Economic Transformation
Nov 17, 2025 07:58 pm CST
N Chandrababu Naidu, the veteran leader of Andhra Pradesh, has set ambitious goals to transform his state into India's next economic powerhouse through $1 trillion in investments over the next decade. Following Google's recent $15 billion commitment to data centers, Naidu aims to accelerate development across multiple sectors including green energy, quantum computing, and biotechnology while targeting 15% annual growth rate. Despite challenges after losing Hyderabad in the 2014 state bifurcation, Naidu's strategic alliance with Prime Minister Modi and investor-friendly policies position Andhra Pradesh as an emerging hub in India's rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Doctors Used Food Code Words on Telegram to Plan Delhi Car Bombing That Killed 13
Nov 17, 2025 07:57 pm CST
Security agencies uncovered a terror plot orchestrated by four doctors who used encrypted Telegram messages with food-related code words to plan the Delhi suicide car bombing. The "white collar" terror cell, radicalized by Imam Irfan Ahmad from Kashmir, communicated using "biryani" for explosives and "daawat" for planned attacks. Their medical licenses have been revoked as investigations continue into their connections with Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.
Tragic Loss: 18 Members of Hyderabad Family Among 42 Indian Pilgrims Killed in Saudi Arabia Bus Accident
Nov 17, 2025 07:44 pm CST
A devastating road accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 42 Indian pilgrims, including 18 members from a single Hyderabad family. The tragedy occurred when their bus collided with a diesel tanker, resulting in a fire that trapped sleeping passengers. Indian authorities have established emergency helplines while government officials express condolences and pledge support for affected families.
Political Dynasty Feuds in India: From Lalu Yadav's Family to Regional Power Struggles
Nov 17, 2025 07:19 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines major political family feuds across India, beginning with the recent collapse of Lalu Prasad Yadav's family unity following RJD's crushing 2025 Bihar election defeat. The article details nine prominent political dynasty conflicts, including the KCR family in Telangana, Samajwadi Party's Yadav family, Maharashtra's Thackerays, Tamil Nadu's Karunanidhi heirs, Haryana's Chautalas, Bihar's Paswans, Andhra's YSR family, BJP's Mahajan-Munde families, and PMK's Ramadoss dispute, revealing how power struggles within political families reshape Indian regional politics.