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Bihar's Forgotten Villages: 77 Years of Waiting for a Bridge Over the "River of Helplessness"
Nov 09, 2025 01:51 pm CST
For 77 years, over 8,000 residents of three Bihar villages have been demanding a bridge over the Mhorhar river. During monsoon season, these communities are completely cut off for four months, preventing access to markets, schools, and hospitals - resulting in preventable deaths and economic hardship. Despite the ongoing Bihar assembly elections, these villagers vow not to vote until this essential infrastructure need is addressed.
Kerala CM Condemns RSS Song Performance on Vande Bharat Express: Political Controversy Erupts
Nov 09, 2025 01:37 pm CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has strongly condemned Southern Railway for allowing students to perform an RSS song during the inaugural run of the Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express. The incident sparked outrage among opposition leaders who claim it violates constitutional principles and promotes communal politics through government institutions. Southern Railway later clarified that the performance was the school song of Saraswathi Vidyalaya students.
Himachal BJP MLA Hans Raj Charged Under POCSO Act for Alleged Sexual Assault of Minor
Nov 09, 2025 01:25 pm CST
Himachal Pradesh BJP legislator Hans Raj faces serious legal charges under the POCSO Act after a woman alleged she was sexually assaulted as a minor. The case involves allegations of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, with the victim claiming forced physical relations and subsequent intimidation. This follows previous accusations against the MLA last year that were later retracted.
Indian Security Agencies Capture Two Most Wanted Gangsters Operating Internationally: Set for Deportation to India
Nov 09, 2025 01:05 pm CST
Indian security agencies have successfully arrested two notorious gangsters operating from abroad. Venkatesh Garg was apprehended in Georgia, while Bhanu Rana was captured in the United States. Both criminals, with extensive records including murder and extortion, are scheduled for deportation to India. Garg is implicated in a BSP leader's murder and ran an extortion ring, while Rana is connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and linked to weapons trafficking operations.
Mother and Partner Arrested in Tamil Nadu Infant Murder Case Following Father's Suspicions
Nov 09, 2025 12:49 pm CST
A woman and her lesbian partner have been arrested in Tamil Nadu for allegedly murdering her six-month-old infant, following an investigation triggered by the father's suspicions. Initially recorded as an unnatural death, the case took a turn when the father discovered evidence of the relationship and raised concerns. Post-mortem examination revealed the baby had been smothered and strangled, with the mother later admitting she didn't want her husband's child.
Ajit Pawar's Son Must Pay Rs 42 Crore to Cancel Controversial Pune Land Deal
Nov 09, 2025 11:32 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar's son Parth faces Rs 42 crore payment requirement to cancel a controversial Pune land deal. Officials clarified that double stamp duty must be paid to finalize the cancellation of the Rs 300 crore transaction involving government land. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured legal procedures are being followed while Sharad Pawar supported a thorough investigation into his grandnephew's business dealings.
Fact Check: Uttarakhand University Debunks Fake Notice About Extra Marks for PM Modi's Event Attendance
Nov 09, 2025 10:57 am CST
A fabricated notice claiming Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University would award students 50 internal marks for attending PM Modi's November 2025 event has been officially debunked. Both the university and PIB Fact Check confirmed the document is fake, with no mandatory attendance requirements or marks incentives for the Prime Minister's silver jubilee celebration. Police have filed a case against those spreading this misinformation and are working to identify the culprits behind the forgery.
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Declares "No Ahindu in India": Unifying Vision for Hindu Society and National Identity
Nov 09, 2025 10:10 am CST
In a significant address on RSS's century-long journey, Chief Mohan Bhagwat articulated the organization's vision of Hindu society and national identity. Emphasizing that all Indians share common ancestry regardless of religion, Bhagwat stated that being Hindu means taking responsibility for Bharat while asserting that this perspective aligns with constitutional values. He outlined RSS's goal to organize society across all diversities for national glory rather than political power.
Kiren Rijiju Responds to Congress Criticism Over Shortened Winter Parliament Session
Nov 09, 2025 09:40 am CST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Congress's Jairam Ramesh clash over the shortened 15-day winter Parliament session scheduled for December 1-19. While Ramesh questions the government's motives for the "unusually delayed and truncated" session, Rijiju challenges Congress's commitment to constructive participation in parliamentary proceedings.
Court Affirms Constitutional Right to Choose Life Partner: Protection for Intercaste Couples in India
Nov 09, 2025 02:56 am CST
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the freedom to choose a life partner is protected under Article 21 of the Constitution as an intrinsic part of personal liberty and privacy. In a significant judgment supporting intercaste marriages, Justice Sanjeev Narula ordered police protection for a couple facing family opposition and threats, emphasizing that neither family nor community can lawfully obstruct the union of consenting adults or subject them to pressure, social sanctions, or threats.