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Maithili Thakur Joins BJP: Folk Singer Set to Contest Bihar Assembly Elections from Alinagar
Oct 14, 2025 07:50 pm CST
Celebrated Maithili folk singer Maithili Thakur has joined the BJP and is expected to contest the upcoming Bihar assembly elections from Alinagar constituency in Darbhanga. Previously honored as "Cultural Ambassador of The Year" by Prime Minister Modi, Thakur aims to serve her region while preserving its cultural heritage through her new political journey.
COVID-19 Infection in Fathers May Alter Offspring Brain Development and Increase Anxiety, Mouse Study Reveals
Oct 14, 2025 07:42 pm CST
A groundbreaking study from Australia's Florey Institute reveals that SARS-CoV-2 infection in male mice alters sperm RNA, potentially affecting offspring brain development and increasing anxiety behaviors. These findings suggest COVID-19 may have transgenerational effects through epigenetic inheritance, raising important public health concerns if similar patterns occur in humans.
Adani Group Achieves 16.5% Return on Assets, Ranking Among Global Infrastructure Leaders
Oct 14, 2025 07:35 pm CST
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani announces impressive 16.5% return on assets for 2024-25, placing the conglomerate among top global infrastructure performers. With a conservative debt profile and robust cash flows, the Group plans to self-fund much of its $100 billion five-year expansion while targeting 20% of India's $500 billion electricity market opportunity by 2032.
Deadly Commission: Doctor Received Rs 2.5 For Each Bottle of Toxic Cough Syrup That Killed 23 Children
Oct 14, 2025 07:33 pm CST
An investigation into the Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy reveals a disturbing pharmaceutical kickback scheme where Dr. Praveen Soni received a 10% commission for prescribing Coldrif syrup that contained toxic diethylene glycol, resulting in 23 children's deaths. The case exposes broader concerns about pharmaceutical corruption and medical ethics in India's healthcare system.
BJP Announces 71 Candidates for Bihar Assembly Elections 2023: Deputy CMs Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha to Contest
Oct 14, 2025 07:31 pm CST
The BJP has released its first list of 71 candidates for the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, featuring Deputy Chief Ministers Samrat Chaudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. The NDA alliance has finalized its seat-sharing arrangement with BJP and JDU contesting 101 seats each. The two-phase election will be held on November 6 and 11, with results announced on November 14.
Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Crore Estate Battle: Karisma Kapoor's Children Challenge Will Citing Forgery Evidence
Oct 14, 2025 07:27 pm CST
The Delhi High Court continues hearings in the high-profile inheritance dispute over businessman Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 crore fortune. Karisma Kapoor's children have challenged the will benefiting his third wife Priya Sachdev Kapur, with their lawyer highlighting suspicious feminine pronouns and other inconsistencies as evidence of forgery in the unregistered document.
Investigation Stalls as Family Withholds Laptop in Haryana IPS Officer's Suicide Case
Oct 14, 2025 07:25 pm CST
The investigation into Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar's suicide faces complications as his widow, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, refuses to surrender his laptop containing critical evidence. The family demands action against senior officers accused of caste-based discrimination in Kumar's suicide note before consenting to an autopsy, while police seek the device for forensic analysis to authenticate the allegations.
Beyond Diplomacy: Will Britain Ever Apologize for Its Colonial Legacy in India?
Oct 14, 2025 07:22 pm CST
This article examines the complex relationship between the UK and India, exploring how colonial attitudes persist in British mindsets despite growing economic partnerships. As both nations work toward a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the question remains whether Britain will ever formally apologize for imperial injustices like Jallianwala Bagh and engineered famines, a step many believe is necessary for true reconciliation and equal partnership in the 21st century.
Supreme Court Questions ED's Jurisdiction in Tamil Nadu Liquor Scam Investigation: Federal Structure at Stake
Oct 14, 2025 07:15 pm CST
The Supreme Court has raised significant questions about federalism while examining the Enforcement Directorate's investigation into alleged irregularities at Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor corporation (TASMAC). Chief Justice BR Gavai questioned whether the central agency was infringing on state investigation rights, as the DMK government argues it had already filed 47 FIRs. The case highlights tensions between central agencies and state governments, with allegations of political vendetta emerging ahead of upcoming Assembly elections.
Bharath Thammineni Makes History: First Indian to Conquer Nine 8,000-Meter Peaks
Oct 14, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Bharath Thammineni, a 36-year-old mountaineer from Andhra Pradesh, has made mountaineering history by becoming the first Indian to successfully summit nine of the world's fourteen highest peaks above 8,000 meters. His latest conquest of Mt Cho Oyu marks a significant milestone in Indian mountaineering, achieved without Sherpa support and despite challenging weather conditions.