India News
Bengal's New 'Babri Mosque' Hosts First Friday Prayers Amid Political Tensions
Dec 12, 2025 02:35 pm CST
West Bengal's controversial 'Babri Mosque' in Murshidabad holds its inaugural Friday prayers as suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir positions the project to reshape minority politics ahead of the 2026 state elections. Thousands gather at the Beldanga site where arrangements include free meals for attendees, while political tensions rise between Trinamool Congress and growing opposition forces.
Passport Complications Delay Luthra Brothers' Return to India Following Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 12, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The deportation of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra from Thailand faces a 48-72 hour delay due to passport complications. The brothers, wanted in connection with a Goa nightclub fire that killed 25 people, cannot legally leave Thailand after their passports were suspended, requiring emergency travel documents to be issued through diplomatic channels before they can face culpable homicide charges in India.
Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer Faces Dismissal Over Controversial Remarks on Brahmins and Judiciary
Dec 12, 2025 02:16 pm CST
IAS officer Santosh Verma faces dismissal following controversial statements about Brahmin women and the judiciary. Madhya Pradesh's investigation uncovered fraudulent promotion documents, resulting in his removal from the Agriculture Department. Brahmin organizations plan protests while Verma claims he's being targeted due to leadership disputes within AJJAKS.
Sandeshkhali Key Witness Survives Deadly Attack, Accuses Jailed Trinamool Leader of Murder Plot
Dec 12, 2025 02:11 pm CST
Bholanath Ghosh, a crucial witness in the Sandeshkhali case, survived a devastating truck collision that killed his son and driver while en route to court. Ghosh accuses imprisoned former Trinamool Congress leader Sheikh Shahjahan of orchestrating the attack from behind bars, claiming the driver was Shahjahan's associate and that he had received death threats days before the incident.
Rahul Gandhi Mourns Former Lok Sabha Speaker Shivraj Patil's Death: A Distinguished Political Career Remembered
Dec 12, 2025 02:09 pm CST
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Shivraj Patil, former Lok Sabha Speaker and Union Home Minister, calling it an "irreparable loss" to the party. The 90-year-old veteran politician, who served seven consecutive terms in Parliament and held numerous ministerial positions during his four-decade career, passed away at his Latur residence after a brief illness. His legacy includes significant contributions as Punjab Governor, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker, and his resignation following the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
Gautam Adani Launches Vocational Training Cafe for Differently-Abled Children in Dhanbad
Dec 12, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani visited the Narayani Charitable Trust's Pehla Kadam School in Dhanbad, inaugurating the Nayi Udaan Cafe to provide vocational training for differently-abled students. He pledged three years of support to expand facilities at the school, which offers free special education and therapy services to 250 children from economically disadvantaged families.
DGCA Fires 4 IndiGo Safety Inspectors Following Massive Flight Cancellations and Operational Crisis
Dec 12, 2025 02:01 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has dismissed four flight inspectors overseeing IndiGo's safety compliance after the airline's operational crisis led to thousands of cancellations. The airline has been ordered to reduce operations by 10% and is offering Rs 10,000 travel vouchers to severely affected passengers while regulatory oversight teams monitor its recovery efforts.
Heroic Rescue: How Locals and Tourists United to Save a Stranded Whale Shark at Kerala's Varkala Beach
Dec 12, 2025 02:00 pm CST
In a remarkable display of human compassion, locals and tourists at Kerala's Varkala beach joined forces for over three hours to rescue a massive whale shark entangled in a fisherman's net. Despite facing injuries from the shark's rough skin, the determined group successfully guided the gentle giant back to deeper waters, documenting the inspirational marine rescue that has since gone viral on social media.
Shashi Tharoor Condemns India's Failure to Criminalize Marital Rape Despite Democratic Values
Dec 12, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized India's legal stance on marital rape, highlighting how the country remains among the few democracies that fail to properly criminalize non-consensual sexual acts within marriage. Speaking in Kolkata, Tharoor called the current legal exemption for husbands a "travesty of justice" based on outdated assumptions about marriage, advocating for comprehensive reform to protect women's rights and autonomy regardless of marital status.
Luthra Brothers' Deportation from Thailand: Return Process Begins After Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire
Dec 12, 2025 01:25 pm CST
The deportation of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra from Thailand is underway following their detention related to a fatal fire at their Goa nightclub 'Birch by Romeo Lane' that killed 25 people. After fleeing India, the brothers were apprehended in Phuket and are now awaiting transfer to Indian authorities. They face serious charges including culpable homicide upon their return to India, expected by Monday.