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Former West Bengal Minister Partha Chatterjee Released on Bail After Three Years in Cash-for-School Jobs Scam Case
Nov 12, 2025 01:37 am CST
Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee has been released on bail after more than three years in custody for his alleged involvement in a major cash-for-school jobs scam. The Trinamool Congress leader was arrested in July 2022 after authorities recovered over Rs 50 crore in cash and gold ornaments from properties linked to his associate. His release follows court proceedings that included specific bail conditions while the investigation into widespread recruitment irregularities in West Bengal schools continues.
India Rejects Pakistan PM's Unfounded Terrorism Allegations Following Deadly Islamabad Blast
Nov 12, 2025 01:35 am CST
India has firmly dismissed Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's allegations linking India to a suicide bombing in Islamabad that killed 12 people. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called these claims baseless, describing them as a diversionary tactic amid Pakistan's internal constitutional controversies regarding the creation of a new Chief of Defence Forces position.
ISRO Successfully Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module: A Critical Milestone in India's Human Spaceflight Program
Nov 12, 2025 01:12 am CST
ISRO has achieved a crucial milestone in the Gaganyaan human spaceflight program by successfully conducting the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test in Uttar Pradesh. The test validated the parachute system's ability to safely return astronauts from space under challenging conditions, bringing India one step closer to joining the elite group of nations capable of independent human spaceflight by 2027.
Identifying the Lost: How Families Recognized Delhi Blast Victims Through Personal Belongings
Nov 12, 2025 01:11 am CST
The devastating Red Fort blast in Delhi left families searching for their loved ones among the chaos. This article chronicles how tattoos, clothing fragments, and personal items became the only means of identification for victims, highlighting the human toll of the tragedy that claimed at least eight lives and injured over twenty others.
The Radicalization Network: How Imam Irfan Ahmad Recruited Medical Students into Terrorism
Nov 12, 2025 01:09 am CST
An in-depth investigation reveals how Imam Irfan Ahmad, mastermind behind the Faridabad terror module, systematically radicalized medical students and orchestrated violent attacks including the Delhi Red Fort blast that killed nine people. Security forces have arrested seven suspects connected to this Jaish-e-Mohammed inspired network that extended across multiple Indian states.
Investigation Clears Gwalior School of Religious Conversion Allegations: All 26 Students Confirmed as Born Christians
Nov 12, 2025 01:03 am CST
An official investigation has dismissed allegations of religious conversion at St Joseph School in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, confirming all 26 students were already Christian Catholics. The children from five states were attending skill development training after high school, with no evidence of conversion activities found despite claims from Hindu organizations. School authorities have called for action against those spreading false information that threatened communal harmony.
Retired Principal Detained in Assam for Controversial Comment on Delhi Red Fort Blast
Nov 12, 2025 01:01 am CST
A retired school principal in Assam's Cachar district has been detained by authorities for posting a controversial social media comment suggesting political motives behind the deadly Delhi Red Fort blast that killed nine people. Police have taken action against Nazrul Islam Barbhuiyan for allegedly politicizing a national security incident, as Assam's Chief Minister warns of strict measures against inappropriate online reactions to the terrorist attack.
Water Splash at Golgappa Stall Escalates into Violent Street Brawl in Madhya Pradesh
Nov 12, 2025 12:52 am CST
A minor incident involving spilled water at a golgappa stall in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, transformed into a violent street fight involving multiple individuals. The confrontation, which initially occurred near Pichhore police station and resumed days later, resulted in physical assault with belts, stones, and bricks, ultimately leading to police complaints from both parties involved.
Tejashwi Yadav Tops Bihar CM Choice Despite NDA's Projected Victory in Exit Polls
Nov 12, 2025 12:49 am CST
A recent Peoples Pulse exit poll reveals that while the NDA is expected to win 133-159 seats in Bihar elections, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav leads as the most popular chief ministerial candidate with 32% support, ahead of incumbent CM Nitish Kumar at 30%. The Mahagathbandhan alliance is projected to secure 75-101 seats, with newcomer Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party showing surprising strength in leadership polls despite limited seat projections.
India Seeks Fair and Balanced Trade Deal with US: Piyush Goyal Refuses to Compromise Key Sectors
Nov 12, 2025 12:35 am CST
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal emphasizes India's commitment to a fair trade agreement with the US while protecting crucial sectors like agriculture and fisheries. Amid 50% US tariffs and declining exports, negotiations aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, with President Trump recently indicating willingness toward a "fair trade deal."