India News
Former Cricket Star Mohammad Azharuddin Joins Telangana Cabinet Amid Political Controversy
Oct 31, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin has been sworn in as Telangana's newest minister, providing the first Muslim representation in the Congress government's cabinet. The appointment comes amid BJP objections claiming electoral code violations ahead of the crucial Jubilee Hills bypoll, while Congress defends the move as fulfilling their commitment to minority representation.
Hyderabad Police Officer Suspended After Allegedly Taking ₹2 Crore Bribe to Help Fraud Suspect Escape
Oct 31, 2025 04:05 pm CST
A Hyderabad Task Force Sub-Inspector has been suspended following allegations that he accepted a ₹2 crore bribe to help financial fraud suspect Vuppalapaty Satish escape custody. Satish, accused in a ₹23 crore fraud case, escaped with his family during transport from Mumbai to Hyderabad, prompting a multi-state manhunt and internal investigation into police complicity.
President Murmu and PM Modi Lead Nation in Honoring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary
Oct 31, 2025 04:01 pm CST
On Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi, and other leaders paid tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 150th birth anniversary. The celebrations included ceremonies at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat and Patel Chowk in Delhi, commemorating the "Iron Man of India" who integrated over 560 princely states into the Indian Union after Independence.
Bangladeshi Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape in Maharashtra; Wife and Accomplice Jailed for Illegal Stay
Oct 31, 2025 03:37 pm CST
A sessions court in Maharashtra's Thane district has sentenced a 26-year-old Bangladeshi national to eight years in prison for rape, while also sentencing his wife and another individual to 5-year terms for illegally staying in India. The case involves two minors trafficked from Bangladesh, though trafficking charges were dismissed. All three convicts will be deported upon completing their sentences.
Supreme Court Mandates Physical Appearance of Chief Secretaries in Stray Dogs Case
Oct 31, 2025 03:27 pm CST
The Supreme Court has rejected virtual appearance requests from chief secretaries in the stray dogs case, requiring physical attendance on November 3 from officials of all states and Union territories except West Bengal and Telangana. Justice Vikram Nath criticized officials for "sleeping" on court directives and failing to implement Animal Birth Control rules uniformly across India.
Death Penalty Handed to Five Convicts in 2015 Chittoor Mayor Murder Case
Oct 31, 2025 03:21 pm CST
Five individuals received the death penalty for the 2015 murder of former Chittoor Mayor Katari Anuradha and her husband Katari Mohan. The attackers, including Mohan's nephew, entered the municipal office disguised in burqas and committed the crime over a family dispute. Security measures were heightened as the Andhra Pradesh court delivered its verdict.
PM Modi to Inaugurate Chhattisgarh's New Rs 324 Crore Legislative Assembly on State's 25th Anniversary
Oct 31, 2025 03:18 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Chhattisgarh's new Rs 324 crore Legislative Assembly building on November 1, marking the state's silver jubilee. The technologically advanced 52-acre complex in Naya Raipur blends traditional Chhattisgarhi aesthetics with modern architecture, featuring sustainable systems and accommodations for future growth.
Bengal Police Officer Sparks Outrage with Controversial Statements About Women's Behavior and Alcohol Consumption
Oct 31, 2025 03:12 pm CST
A West Bengal police officer, Additional Superintendent Laltu Haldar, has ignited controversy with his statements condemning women who consume alcohol during festivals, claiming their behavior is harming society. His remarks come amid broader debates about women's safety in the region following a recent sexual assault case at a medical college in Durgapur.
NDA's Bihar Election 2025 Manifesto: One Crore Jobs, Women Empowerment, and Major Infrastructure Development
Oct 31, 2025 02:56 pm CST
The National Democratic Alliance has unveiled its comprehensive manifesto for Bihar assembly elections 2025, promising one crore government jobs, transforming women into 'lakhpati didis', and major infrastructure development including four international airports and seven expressways, alongside significant commitments for farmers, education, and social justice initiatives.
Air India Seeks $1.14 Billion Financial Aid from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines Amid Crisis
Oct 31, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Air India is reportedly requesting Rs 10,000 crore ($1.14 billion) in financial assistance from Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines to address challenges including losses from Pakistan's airspace restrictions and the aftermath of the Ahmedabad crash. The airline aims to upgrade systems and develop in-house engineering capabilities while continuing to improve safety practices following the AAIB's preliminary investigation into the tragic Boeing 787 accident.