India News
Afghanistan Follows India's Water Strategy: Building Dams to Restrict Pakistan's Access to Kunar River
Oct 24, 2025 03:23 pm CST
Afghanistan's Taliban leadership has ordered immediate dam construction on the Kunar River, mirroring India's approach to water management with Pakistan. This strategic move comes amid rising border tensions and could significantly impact Pakistan's water security, particularly in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region, with no treaties governing these shared water resources to provide diplomatic recourse.
Serious Allegations and Counter-Claims: Chhattisgarh IPS Officer Ratanlal Dangi Faces Harassment Accusations
Oct 24, 2025 03:13 pm CST
A senior Chhattisgarh IPS officer, Ratanlal Dangi, faces serious accusations of seven-year sexual harassment from a police sub-inspector's wife, while claiming he is the victim of blackmail. The controversy has prompted an official investigation by senior officers, with Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai promising impartial action following the inquiry's conclusion.
Advertising Legend Piyush Pandey, Creator of "Ab Ki Baar, Modi Sarkar" Slogan, Dies at 70
Oct 24, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Renowned advertising pioneer Piyush Pandey, the creative mind behind the iconic "Ab Ki Baar, Modi Sarkar" slogan and numerous famous Indian ad campaigns, has passed away at 70. The Ogilvy executive and Padma Shri recipient leaves behind a four-decade legacy that transformed Indian advertising.
Prashant Kishor Slams "Jungle Raj" Return as Tejashwi Yadav Becomes INDIA Bloc's CM Face for Bihar Elections
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
Election strategist Prashant Kishor has sharply criticized the INDIA alliance's decision to nominate Tejashwi Yadav as their chief ministerial candidate for Bihar's 2025 Assembly elections, calling it a return of "Jungle Raj." As Bihar prepares for its two-phase polls on November 6 and 11, Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party presents itself as an alternative while facing allegations of BJP pressure tactics against its candidates.
Tamil Actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar Summoned by ED in Cocaine-Related Money Laundering Investigation
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Tamil actors K Srikanth and Krishna Kumar for questioning in a money laundering case connected to alleged cocaine trafficking. The investigation stems from a Chennai Police FIR filed in June, with both actors previously arrested and later granted conditional bail by the Madras High Court in July. Former AIADMK functionary T Prasad was also arrested for allegedly supplying cocaine to Srikanth and others.
Chhath Puja 2025 Expected to Generate Rs 38,000 Crore in Economic Activity Across India: CAIT Report
Oct 24, 2025 02:55 pm CST
The Chhath Puja festival celebrating the Sun God is projected to boost India's economy by Rs 38,000 crore in 2025, a 22.58% increase from previous years. With 150 million participants nationwide, this once-regional festival has become a major national celebration supporting local traders and artisans while promoting traditional values. Delhi alone expects Rs 6,000 crore in festival-related commerce, with decorated ghats welcoming thousands of devotees across the capital.
Gautam Adani Pays Tribute to Piyush Pandey: The Man Who Gave Indian Advertising Its Swadeshi Swagger
Oct 24, 2025 02:34 pm CST
Industrialist Gautam Adani pays heartfelt tribute to legendary advertising icon Piyush Pandey, who passed away at 70. Adani credits Pandey for infusing Indian advertising with self-confidence and cultural identity during his four-decade career creating iconic campaigns for brands like Fevicol and Cadbury.
Communal Tensions Erupt in Kasganj: Car Parking Dispute Leads to Violence Between Communities
Oct 24, 2025 02:17 pm CST
A minor car parking dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district escalated into a violent communal clash involving stone throwing and gunfire, leaving one person injured. Police have arrested three individuals and recovered weapons following the incident in Soron town, with authorities maintaining heightened security to prevent further violence.
How Missing an IIM Exam Led Nandan Nilekani to Co-Found Infosys: A Serendipitous Journey
Oct 24, 2025 02:14 pm CST
Discover how a missed IIM entrance exam became a pivotal moment in Nandan Nilekani's life, leading him to meet Narayana Murthy at Patni Computer Systems and eventually co-found Infosys, transforming India's IT landscape. Under his leadership as CEO from 2002 to 2007, Infosys experienced sixfold growth, demonstrating how unexpected detours can lead to remarkable success stories in entrepreneurship.
The Legacy of Piyush Pandey: India's Advertising Maestro and His Most Iconic Campaigns
Oct 24, 2025 02:11 pm CST
Explore the remarkable career and creative genius of Piyush Pandey, the advertising legend who transformed Indian marketing with emotional storytelling. From the national integration campaign "Mile Sur Mera Tumhara" to Cadbury's "Kuch Khaas Hai" and Fevicol's enduring campaigns, discover how Pandey's work shaped Indian advertising over four decades before his passing at age 70.