India News
Congress MP's Witty Nobel Prize Joke: Trump Snubbed While Machado Honored
Oct 12, 2025 06:38 pm CST
Senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi shares a clever wordplay joke about Donald Trump's Nobel Peace Prize disappointment and Maria Corina Machado's win. The Venezuelan opposition leader dedicated her award to her country and acknowledged Trump's support for democracy, while the White House criticized the Nobel Committee's decision.
Afghan Minister Explains "Technical Issue" Behind Women Journalists' Exclusion From Press Conference
Oct 12, 2025 06:32 pm CST
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the controversy surrounding the exclusion of female journalists from his embassy press conference, calling it a "technical issue" rather than deliberate discrimination. The incident sparked widespread criticism from Indian politicians and press organizations, highlighting tensions between diplomatic relations and women's rights concerns under Taliban rule. The Afghan minister also defended his government's position on women's education, claiming restrictions were temporary rather than religiously forbidden.
From Actor to Entrepreneur: How Vivek Oberoi Built His Rs 1,200 Crore Business Empire
Oct 12, 2025 06:16 pm CST
Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi reveals his journey from teenage entrepreneur to business magnate, emphasizing his philosophy of building wealth through assets rather than chasing quick profits. Discover how a 500-rupee pocket money constraint led to his first venture and the principles that guided his Rs 1,200 crore business empire alongside his acting career.
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Questions Durgapur Rape Survivor's Late-Night Campus Exit, Sparks Controversy
Oct 12, 2025 06:06 pm CST
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee faces criticism for questioning how a 23-year-old MBBS student who was gang-raped in Durgapur left her private medical college campus at night. The BJP has accused Banerjee of victim-blaming while the victim's father plans to relocate her to Odisha citing safety concerns. Three suspects have been arrested as authorities from both states respond to the incident.
Historic Achievement: BSF Air Wing Welcomes First Woman Flight Engineer in 50-Year History
Oct 12, 2025 05:37 pm CST
The Border Security Force (BSF) air wing has achieved a historic milestone with Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary becoming its first woman flight engineer after completing an innovative in-house training program. This breakthrough comes as the BSF addresses critical staffing needs in its helicopter fleet while continuing to provide essential operational support to India's security forces.
P Chidambaram's Controversial Remarks on Operation Blue Star Spark Tension Within Congress Leadership
Oct 12, 2025 05:29 pm CST
Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has created controversy within the Congress party after claiming Indira Gandhi chose the "wrong way" to handle Operation Blue Star. Party leadership is reportedly upset with his statements, while colleague Rashid Alvi questions if Chidambaram is under pressure due to pending criminal cases. The controversy follows his recent comments about India's diplomatic response to the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.
West Bengal Government Implements Strict Foreign Travel Guidelines for Employees
Oct 12, 2025 05:28 pm CST
The West Bengal government has issued comprehensive guidelines requiring all government employees to obtain prior permission for any foreign travel, whether personal or official. The new policy, announced by Chief Secretary Manoj Pant, prohibits making travel arrangements before authorization and requires applications at least four weeks in advance, aiming to strengthen administrative compliance and procedural discipline.
Three Arrested in Gang-Rape of Odisha Medical Student in West Bengal's Durgapur: Investigation Ongoing
Oct 12, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the gang-rape of a 23-year-old MBBS student from Odisha near a private medical college in Durgapur, West Bengal. The victim, who studies at IQ City Medical College, was attacked after being separated from her companion on Friday night. While the survivor receives treatment and psychological counseling, authorities have promised swift justice as political tensions rise between West Bengal and Odisha governments over women's safety concerns.
Odisha Student Gang Rape Case: Victim's Friend Under Investigation as West Bengal Police Makes Multiple Arrests
Oct 12, 2025 04:55 pm CST
A 23-year-old Odisha medical student was allegedly gang-raped near her college campus in Durgapur, West Bengal, leading to three arrests and one detention. The National Commission for Women has called for investigation of the victim's friend who fled the scene, while political tensions rise between BJP and the Mamata Banerjee government over women's safety concerns.
BSF Seizes 20 kg Gold Biscuits Worth Rs 2.82 Crore in Major Operation at India-Bangladesh Border
Oct 12, 2025 04:48 pm CST
Border Security Force personnel intercepted a smuggler at the India-Bangladesh border in West Bengal's Nadia district, seizing 20 gold biscuits valued at Rs 2.82 crore. Acting on precise intelligence, BSF's 32nd battalion apprehended the Indian national from Muslimpara village who was attempting to smuggle gold from Bangladesh through the Horandipur area.