India News
India's Economic Resilience: RBI Governor States US Tariffs Not a Major Concern for 8% Growth Trajectory
Oct 16, 2025 07:18 am CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra addressed the IMF annual meeting highlighting India's exceptional 8% economic growth despite global uncertainties. He emphasized that US tariffs pose minimal concern for India's domestic-driven economy, while noting significant achievements in inflation reduction to 1.5%, managing fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, and maintaining rupee stability amid international currency fluctuations.
BJP Announces Full List of 101 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections
Oct 16, 2025 03:09 am CST
The BJP has completed its candidate announcements for Bihar assembly polls, releasing three lists totaling 101 candidates. The party has dropped 16 sitting MLAs and nominated folk singer Maithili Thakur from Alinagar. Key battlegrounds include Raghopur, where BJP's Satish Kumar Yadav will challenge RJD's Tejashwi Yadav's stronghold. Bihar's 243-seat assembly election will be held in two phases on November 6 and 11.
Madurai Mayor Resigns Following Investigation into Rs 200-Crore Property Tax Fraud
Oct 16, 2025 02:52 am CST
DMK leader Indrani Ponvasanth has resigned as Madurai Mayor amid an investigation into a massive property tax scam allegedly worth Rs 200 crore. A Special Investigation Team is probing the systematic manipulation of tax records for 150 commercial buildings between 2022-2024, with eight arrests made so far. Chief Minister MK Stalin had previously directed all four zonal chairpersons to step down following the scandal.
Congress Distributes Tickets for Bihar Assembly Elections Amid Alliance Negotiations and Internal Protests
Oct 16, 2025 02:48 am CST
Congress has begun distributing tickets for Bihar's assembly elections while navigating internal protests and finalizing seat-sharing arrangements with RJD and other alliance partners. State Congress president Rajesh Kumar and other sitting MLAs received nominations as the party reportedly agreed to contest 61 seats in the upcoming polls, with nomination deadlines approaching for both election phases.
TCS Faces Union Talks and Protests Over Alleged 20,000 Job Cuts in Indian IT Sector
Oct 16, 2025 02:37 am CST
Karnataka IT union KITU and TCS management held conciliation talks following protests over alleged mass layoffs affecting 20,000 employees. Union representatives submitted evidence of labor law violations while demonstrators condemned TCS's "exploitative" policies requiring 225 billable days annually. Both KITU and IIDEA are calling for government intervention to enforce labor laws in India's IT sector and ensure fair treatment for affected workers.
Tamil Nadu Takes Supreme Court Action Against Governor's Bill Referral: Constitutional Battle Over University Governance
Oct 16, 2025 02:34 am CST
The Tamil Nadu government has challenged Governor RN Ravi in the Supreme Court over his decision to refer the Physical Education and Sports University Amendment Bill to the President instead of granting assent. This constitutional dispute centers on who controls Vice-Chancellor appointments, highlighting tensions between state autonomy and central regulations in India's federal system.
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik's Controversial Admission About Keeping Wildlife Sparks Political Backlash
Oct 16, 2025 02:30 am CST
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik faces significant criticism after a viral video showed him apparently admitting to having kept a deer fawn and possibly leopard cubs. While Naik claims his comments were misinterpreted and meant as an example of compassion toward wildlife, opposition leaders are demanding an investigation, citing double standards in the enforcement of wildlife protection laws.
Karnataka Government Launches Investigation Into Threats Against Minister Priyank Kharge Over RSS Comments
Oct 16, 2025 02:14 am CST
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has initiated a thorough investigation into threat calls received by IT Minister Priyank Kharge following his remarks on restricting RSS activities in government educational institutions. The government is taking these threats seriously while also addressing other state matters including infrastructure concerns and recent investment achievements of Rs 10.22 lakh crore secured during the Global Investment Conference.
NSA Invoked Against Mastermind of 2023 Sambhal Mosque Survey Violence: A Comprehensive Report
Oct 16, 2025 02:13 am CST
The article covers the invocation of the National Security Act against Mulla Afroz, the alleged mastermind behind the 2023 Sambhal violence that erupted during a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid. It details the circumstances of the violence that resulted in four deaths, Afroz's role in inciting the mob, and the preventive detention measures taken by authorities to maintain public order.
71-Year-Old Fugitive Arrested After 48 Years on the Run for Attempted Murder in Mumbai
Oct 16, 2025 02:09 am CST
Mumbai Police have finally apprehended 71-year-old Chandrashekhar Kalekar, wanted for a 1977 knife attack, after he evaded authorities for 48 years by hiding in various locations across Maharashtra. Using voter records and intelligence gathering, officers tracked the fugitive to a remote coastal village in Ratnagiri district, demonstrating that justice can prevail even decades after a crime.