India News
India Mandates Country-of-Origin Filters on E-Commerce Platforms to Boost Domestic Products
Nov 10, 2025 09:08 pm CST
India proposes new e-commerce regulations requiring platforms to implement country-of-origin filters, aiming to promote domestic products amid rising US tariffs. The amendment seeks to create equal visibility for local manufacturers while Indian exporters explore new markets in Russia.
13-Year-Old Detainee Confesses to Drowning Young Cousins Over 'Thief' Taunt in Chhattisgarh
Nov 10, 2025 09:07 pm CST
A tragic incident unfolded in Chhattisgarh's Khairagarh-Chhuikhadan-Gandai district when a 13-year-old girl allegedly pushed her two minor cousins, aged 4 and 2, into a well following a dispute where she was called a "thief." The victims' bodies were recovered by villagers, and the teenage suspect has been detained and sent to a juvenile home after confessing to the crime.
Assam Polygamy Ban Under Fire: Congress Claims Political Motive Behind Move
Nov 10, 2025 09:00 pm CST
The Assam government's move to ban polygamy faces strong criticism from Congress leader Debabrata Saikia, who calls it politically motivated. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the bill will impose up to seven years imprisonment for offenders while exempting tribal populations, revealing tensions around the BJP's approach to personal laws and claims of national unity.
Delhi High Court Judge Reviews 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' in Sameer Wankhede Defamation Case Against Netflix
Nov 10, 2025 08:57 pm CST
IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation suit against Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment claims the series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' portrays him negatively through a character that resembles him. The Delhi High Court judge viewed the controversial scenes as Wankhede seeks Rs 2 crore in damages, arguing the show is not satire but personal vendetta related to the 2021 Aryan Khan drug case.
DMK Faces Setback as Krishnagiri Municipal Chairperson Farida Nawab Ousted by Own Party Councilors
Nov 10, 2025 08:56 pm CST
Krishnagiri Municipal Chairperson Farida Nawab has been removed from office after losing a confidence vote, with 24 of 25 DMK councilors voting against her amid allegations of poor development, improper interference by her husband in municipal affairs, and staff mistreatment.
Kerala Congress Leader Defends 'Gana Geetham' as Patriotic Amid RSS Anthem Controversy
Nov 10, 2025 08:51 pm CST
A Congress leader from Kerala has sparked debate by defending "Gana Geetham" as a patriotic song with no exclusive ties to RSS, contradicting his party's position after school children sang it at a Vande Bharat Express inauguration. The incident has united Kerala's ruling CPM and opposition Congress in criticism, with the state government launching an investigation into what they call exploitation of children for political purposes.
Bihar's Historic Gender Gap in Voter Turnout: How Women Voters Are Reshaping Election Outcomes
Nov 10, 2025 08:30 pm CST
This analysis examines Bihar's record-breaking 65.08% voter turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, highlighting the unprecedented 7.5 percentage point gap between female (69.04%) and male (61.56%) participation. The article explores how women's increasing electoral participation over the past decade has transformed Bihar's political landscape, benefiting the JD(U) and NDA coalition, and examines how women-focused initiatives like Mahila Rozgar Yojana have created a powerful caste-neutral female voting bloc that could determine the 2025 election outcome.
From Terror to Ballot: How Chormara Village in Bihar Celebrates Its First Peaceful Election After 25 Years of Maoist Control
Nov 10, 2025 08:27 pm CST
After more than 25 years under Maoist control, the small village of Chormara in Bihar's Jamui district is preparing for its first peaceful election. Once terrorized by violence and isolation, residents will now vote in the very school that insurgents had bombed. This democratic transformation represents hope and renewal for a community long denied basic freedoms, with security forces ensuring the safety of this historic electoral process.
BJP Accuses Congress of Providing VVIP Treatment to Terrorists in Karnataka Prisons
Nov 10, 2025 08:26 pm CST
The BJP has demanded the resignation of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Home Minister G Parameshwara following viral videos showing alleged ISIS recruiter and other inmates using mobile phones and enjoying special privileges in state prisons. BJP spokesperson Shezaad Poonawalla claims these incidents demonstrate Congress' soft stance on terrorism and collusion with dangerous criminals.
Supreme Court Denies Amritpal Singh's Plea Against NSA Detention While Serving as Khadoor Sahib MP
Nov 10, 2025 08:17 pm CST
The Supreme Court has directed Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh to approach the High Court regarding his detention under the National Security Act. Despite winning his parliamentary seat from prison, the Waris Punjab De leader remains in Dibrugarh Central Jail, having been briefly released on parole to take his oath. The case has gained attention after the jail superintendent was arrested for allegedly providing Singh with unauthorized electronic devices.