India News
Supreme Court Halts Re-arrest of Telangana Journalists in Social Media Case Against Chief Minister
Oct 16, 2025 05:39 pm CST
The Supreme Court has intervened to protect two female journalists from Telangana by staying their re-arrest in a controversial case involving alleged defamatory social media content against Chief Minister Revanth Reddy. Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav of Pulse News faced serious charges including publishing obscene material and criminal conspiracy after sharing content deemed derogatory to the state government, raising significant questions about press freedom and the limits of social media expression.
Hero Delivers Baby on Mumbai Train Platform with Doctor's Video Call Guidance: A Real-Life Rancho Story
Oct 16, 2025 05:36 pm CST
In a remarkable act of courage, Mumbai resident Vikas Bendre helped deliver a baby on Ram Mandir station platform when a woman went into labor on a train. With emergency services delayed, he followed a doctor's instructions via video call, saving both mother and child. Social media users have compared his quick thinking to Rancho from the film '3 Idiots', celebrating this extraordinary real-life hero.
Contaminated Well Water with Dead Pigeons Sickens 60 in Madhya Pradesh: Health Crisis Update
Oct 16, 2025 05:32 pm CST
In Madhya Pradesh's Rajola village, 60 people have fallen ill after consuming water from a well contaminated by dead pigeons. Officials have closed the well and established medical camps for the affected residents. This incident occurs amid broader health concerns in the region, including recent child deaths linked to cough syrup that have prompted strengthened drug monitoring regulations.
Air India Expands Network with 174 Additional Weekly Flights for Winter 2025-26 Season
Oct 16, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Air India announces a significant expansion with 174 additional weekly flights starting October 2025, enhancing connectivity between major Indian cities and Southeast Asian destinations. The winter schedule includes increased services to Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, alongside international route enhancements to Kuala Lumpur and Bali, complemented by the nearly completed retrofit of its A320neo fleet with upgraded cabin interiors.
Son Impersonates Maoist to Extort Rs 35 Lakh From Own Father in Odisha: Police Investigation Reveals Family Betrayal
Oct 16, 2025 05:13 pm CST
In a shocking case from Odisha's Kalahandi district, 24-year-old Ankush Agarwal was arrested for impersonating a Maoist operative to extort Rs 35 lakh from his father, a prominent local contractor. The elaborate scheme involved threatening letters placed in his father's vehicle and sent to a business partner, but police quickly identified inconsistencies in the threats. Authorities arrested the young man after he confessed during interrogation, revealing a disturbing case of family betrayal.
Muslim Representation and Caste Dynamics: JDU's Strategic Candidate Selection for Bihar Elections 2025
Oct 16, 2025 05:10 pm CST
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's JDU has nominated four Muslim candidates among its 101 seats for the 2025 Bihar assembly elections, focusing on strategic representation in the Seemanchal region while maintaining careful caste balancing across Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, and other categories as part of the NDA's electoral strategy in Bihar.
Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya Visits India for NDTV World Summit: Strengthening Bilateral Relations
Oct 16, 2025 05:06 pm CST
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya makes her first official visit to India to participate in the NDTV World Summit in New Delhi, discussing global challenges and strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two nations while also revisiting her alma mater, Hindu College.
IndiGo Partners with Digi Yatra: Revolutionizing Air Travel with Seamless Biometric Boarding Technology
Oct 16, 2025 05:03 pm CST
IndiGo and Digi Yatra have integrated their mobile applications to enable paperless, biometric-based boarding for travelers. This partnership allows passengers to share boarding passes directly between apps, eliminating manual scanning and enhancing the travel experience with faster check-ins and improved security while maintaining data privacy through offline transactions.
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Returns to Hindu College: A Distinguished Alumna's Historic Homecoming
Oct 16, 2025 05:01 pm CST
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya made a historic return to Delhi University's Hindu College, where she studied sociology three decades ago. Her visit featured formal ceremonies, cultural performances, and campus tours, highlighting her remarkable journey from student to national leader while strengthening India-Sri Lanka diplomatic relations. The college has proposed academic collaborations and a laboratory named in her honor, as she prepares to attend the NDTV World Summit.
Sudha Murty and Narayan Murthy Decline Karnataka Caste Survey Participation: Government Respects Decision
Oct 16, 2025 05:00 pm CST
Karnataka government accepts Sudha Murty and Narayan Murthy's refusal to participate in the state's optional caste survey, while Labor Minister questions if they would maintain the same stance during central government census. The Social and Educational Survey being conducted by Karnataka State Commission for Backward Classes remains voluntary according to High Court ruling.