India News
Mumbai Mayor Race: Shinde's Mahayuti Stance Reveals BJP-Sena Power Dynamics in Maharashtra Politics
Dec 11, 2025 02:40 am CST
Eknath Shinde carefully navigates Mumbai's mayoral election politics, stating only that "the mayor will be from Mahayuti" as tensions between his Sena faction and BJP grow. With the Thackeray cousins' reunion energizing the Brihanmumbai Corporation polls, the battle lines are drawn between BJP's Hindutva platform and the Thackerays' "Marathi first" narrative while alliance partnerships remain delicately balanced.
Chhattisgarh Teachers Protest New Directive to Monitor Dangerous Wildlife on School Premises
Dec 11, 2025 02:34 am CST
Chhattisgarh's education department has issued a controversial order requiring government school teachers to monitor and prevent snakes, scorpions, and other dangerous animals from entering school premises. The directive, justified by a Supreme Court ruling, has sparked outrage among educators who argue it unreasonably expands their responsibilities beyond teaching duties and places them at personal risk, especially in rural and remote schools where wildlife encounters are common.
Chinese Nationals Charged in Rs 1000 Crore HPZ Token Cryptocurrency Scam During Covid Pandemic
Dec 11, 2025 02:33 am CST
The CBI has charged two Chinese nationals in connection with the HPZ Token investment fraud, a sophisticated cryptocurrency scam that defrauded Indian citizens of over Rs 1000 crore during the Covid pandemic. The fraudsters operated through shell companies and payment aggregators to launder money, with the masterminds now fugitives operating from abroad. This case reveals part of a larger cyber crime network targeting vulnerable Indians through various financial scams.
Panjab University Professor Arrested After Brain Mapping Links Him to Wife's Murder Four Years Later
Dec 11, 2025 02:25 am CST
A breakthrough in a four-year-old murder case has led to the arrest of Panjab University Professor B B Goyal for his wife's murder. Despite initial claims of an outside intruder, forensic evidence and brain mapping tests revealed experiential knowledge of the crime. The investigation uncovered that the victim was strangled, with no signs of forced entry or robbery, contradicting the professor's original account of events.
RSS Worker Faces Social Boycott After Eating at Dalit Home in Madhya Pradesh Village
Dec 11, 2025 02:24 am CST
In a shocking display of persistent caste discrimination in rural India, an RSS worker and his family face social boycott after he ate at a Dalit home in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district. Village panchayat demanded "purification rituals" which he refused, highlighting ongoing struggles against untouchability despite constitutional protections.
Tragic Loss: 4 Rescued Tiger Cubs Succumb to Suspected Viral Infection at Karnataka Conservation Center
Dec 11, 2025 02:18 am CST
Four tiger cubs rescued from the forest periphery in Karnataka's Hunsur taluk died at the Chamundi Animal Conservation Centre in Mysuru. Officials suspect Feline panleukopenia, a highly contagious viral disease, as the cause while the mother tigress remains healthy under observation. Laboratory tests are underway to determine the exact cause of death.
Louvre Jewel Heist Investigation Reveals Critical 30-Second Miss and Systemic Security Failures
Dec 11, 2025 02:18 am CST
A damning investigation into the October Louvre crown jewels theft reveals thieves escaped capture by just 30 seconds due to multiple preventable security failures. The report highlights ignored security warnings, dysfunctional surveillance systems, and poor coordination that enabled the $102 million heist from the world's most visited museum, intensifying scrutiny of leadership amid mounting institutional challenges.
Madhya Pradesh IAS Officer's Inflammatory Remarks Trigger Cross-Party Backlash and Caste Tensions
Dec 11, 2025 02:17 am CST
A controversial statement by IAS officer Santosh Verma has ignited political tensions in Madhya Pradesh, with his remark "No matter how many Santosh Vermas you kill, a Santosh Verma will emerge from every household" uniting BJP and Congress leaders in demands for his suspension. The government faces a delicate balancing act between addressing outrage from Brahmin organizations and avoiding alienation of tribal voters.
India's Successful Campaign Against Left Wing Extremism: Approaching a Maoist-Free 2026
Dec 11, 2025 01:53 am CST
India is on the verge of eliminating Left Wing Extremism, with Maoist-affected districts reduced from 126 in 2014 to just 11 in 2025. Violence has decreased by nearly 90%, surrenders are outpacing arrests, and comprehensive security, development, and rehabilitation strategies are proving effective. The government aims for a Maoist-free India by March 2026.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Shares Insights from Historic ISS Mission and India's Future Space Aspirations
Dec 11, 2025 01:52 am CST
Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian astronaut to visit the International Space Station through the Axiom-4 mission, shares his transformative 18-day experience and discusses India's ambitious space program. Shukla highlights the nation's developing astronaut ecosystem, future Gaganyaan mission, plans for an Indian space station, and lunar landing aspirations targeted for 2040, while inspiring the next generation of Indian space explorers.