India News
Senior Maoist Leaders Surrender: Major Blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana
Oct 29, 2025 01:49 am CST
Two veteran Maoist leaders, Pulluri Prasad Rao and Bandi Prakash, with over four decades of experience, have surrendered in Hyderabad, delivering a significant blow to Left-Wing Extremism in Telangana. Their surrender reflects the success of the government's dual strategy combining security operations with rehabilitation policies, potentially signaling the movement's final phase as their departure creates critical leadership vacuums and weakens recruitment efforts.
Mark Mobius Endorses Adani Group: "An Investment In Adani Is An Investment In India"
Oct 29, 2025 01:15 am CST
Veteran investor Mark Mobius strongly endorses the Adani Group's role in India's infrastructure development, stating that investing in Adani equates to investing in India's future. He dismisses recent controversies as overblown, defends LIC's investments in Adani companies, and expresses optimism about India's economic outlook with its impressive 6% GDP growth rate.
Man Stabbed to Death After Defending Wife from Teen Molester in Delhi's Seemapuri
Oct 29, 2025 12:57 am CST
A 35-year-old Delhi man, Akbar Ali Mirza, was fatally stabbed when he intervened in a dispute involving his wife who was being harassed by an 18-year-old acquaintance. Police have arrested the teenager and his uncle for the murder that occurred in Seemapuri after an altercation escalated from verbal abuse to physical assault and ultimately a deadly knife attack.
Pakistani Woman Receives Indian Citizenship After 20-Year Journey Under CAA
Oct 29, 2025 12:55 am CST
After fleeing militancy in Pakistan's Swat region in 2004, 38-year-old Poonam finally received Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act just before Diwali 2025. This milestone ends her two-decade journey living on a long-term visa in Rampur, where she married an Indian businessman and started a family, marking a new chapter in her cross-border migration story.
President Droupadi Murmu Set to Fly in Rafale Fighter Jet at Ambala Air Force Base
Oct 29, 2025 12:30 am CST
President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force base in Haryana, becoming the first President to fly in this advanced French-made aircraft. As supreme commander of the armed forces, this follows her 2023 Sukhoi-30 MKI sortie, highlighting the capabilities of India's strategic air defense fleet that was deployed in Operation Sindoor.
Supreme Court Reprimands National Medical Commission Over Unpaid Stipends to Medical Interns
Oct 29, 2025 12:28 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has severely criticized the National Medical Commission for failing to ensure payment of stipends to medical interns nationwide, calling the situation "deeply concerning" and "unjustified." Despite previous directives and notices, many interns working over 18 hours daily remain unpaid. The Court has ordered the NMC to file a compliance affidavit within two weeks detailing steps taken to ensure stipend payments across all medical institutions.
BJP Leader Shot Dead in Madhya Pradesh: Political Murder Sparks Communal Tensions
Oct 29, 2025 12:26 am CST
A BJP leader was fatally shot in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, triggering protests and communal tensions. The victim, Neelu Rajak, was allegedly killed after intervening in a harassment case. Police have identified two suspects while political leaders claim the murder was linked to alleged 'love jihad' concerns, raising serious questions about law enforcement response.
LIC Firmly Denies Washington Post Claims About Government-Directed Adani Group Investments
Oct 29, 2025 12:21 am CST
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has issued a categorical denial of Washington Post allegations claiming government influence over its Adani Group investments. The public sector insurer emphasized that it makes independent investment decisions following proper due diligence and board-approved policies, without receiving any instructions from the government regarding investments in the Adani Group.
Air India Express Plans Major Fleet Expansion with 20-24 New Aircraft in 2025
Oct 28, 2025 11:56 pm CST
Air India Express is set to significantly expand its fleet with 20-24 new aircraft in 2025, according to Managing Director Aloke Singh. The budget carrier is strategically shifting focus to strengthen its domestic network, particularly targeting connections between metros and tier 2/3 cities, while maintaining balance with its international short-haul operations. This expansion reflects the airline's response to India's rapidly growing domestic air travel market.
8th Central Pay Commission: Modi Cabinet Approves Guidelines Set to Benefit 50 Lakh Employees and 69 Lakh Pensioners
Oct 28, 2025 11:51 pm CST
The Union Cabinet under PM Modi has approved guidelines for the 8th Central Pay Commission, which will impact 50 lakh central government employees and 69 lakh pensioners. The Commission, chaired by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desi, will submit its report within 18 months with implementation likely from January 2026. The recommendations will consider economic conditions, fiscal prudence, and impacts on state finances.