India News
Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Controversy: BJP Protests Intensify Against Kerala Government
Oct 09, 2025 05:35 pm CST
BJP workers clashed with Kerala police during protests over alleged gold theft from Sabarimala temple, demanding CBI investigation and minister's resignation. The controversy, centering on diminished weight of gold-plated Dwarapalaka idols, has paralyzed the state assembly for days as both BJP and Congress mount pressure on the Left government.
Private Aircraft Skids Off Runway in Uttar Pradesh: Executive Passengers Escape Injury During Failed Takeoff
Oct 09, 2025 05:34 pm CST
A private jet carrying executives from Woodpecker Greenagri Nutrients skidded 400 meters off the Mohammadabad airstrip in Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh while attempting takeoff for Bhopal. Officials cite low tire pressure as the likely cause, while investigations continue into whether proper flight protocols were followed. All passengers escaped without injuries.
Calcutta High Court Accepts PIL for NIA Probe into Attack on BJP Leaders During Flood Relief
Oct 09, 2025 05:33 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has granted permission for a Public Interest Litigation requesting an NIA investigation into the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh during flood relief distribution in northern Bengal. The incident has sparked political tensions between BJP and Trinamool Congress, with Prime Minister Modi condemning Bengal's law and order situation while four arrests have been made so far.
Nitish Kumar: Bihar's Enduring X-Factor in the 2024 Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:44 pm CST
This analysis examines Nitish Kumar's continued significance in Bihar's political landscape despite his declining approval ratings. As elections approach, Kumar's unique coalition of EBCs, Kurmi-Koeris, and women voters remains crucial for the NDA alliance. While facing challenges from younger leaders and voter fatigue after nearly two decades in power, his welfare programs and political maneuvering still make him an indispensable factor that could determine Bihar's electoral outcome.
Perplexity CEO Condemns Using Comet AI to Complete Ethics Course: Raising Questions About AI in Education
Oct 09, 2025 04:42 pm CST
Perplexity's CEO Aravind Srinivas publicly denounced a web developer who used the company's Comet AI browser to automatically complete a Coursera course on AI ethics. The incident has sparked widespread debate about artificial intelligence's role in education, academic integrity, and the ethical boundaries of AI tools. While Comet offers impressive capabilities from web summarization to automated trading, this controversy highlights the growing tension between technological advancement and ethical responsibility in the AI era.
BJP MLA Attacks Party Worker in West Bengal Police Station Amid Sand Mafia Controversy
Oct 09, 2025 04:26 pm CST
A shocking incident in West Bengal's Purulia has exposed growing factionalism within the BJP after MLA Sudip Mukherjee allegedly assaulted party worker Suraj Sharma inside a police station. The attack, captured on video and now viral on social media, occurred after Sharma reported illegal sand transportation to authorities. The incident highlights deepening internal conflicts within the party's regional organization.
Deadly Cough Syrup Scandal: Pharmaceutical Owner Arrested in Madhya Pradesh Child Deaths Case
Oct 09, 2025 04:24 pm CST
The owner of Sresan Pharma, Ranganathan Govindan, has been arrested in Chennai following the deaths of 20 children in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, who consumed toxic Coldrif cough syrup. Police conducted a meticulously planned operation to apprehend the suspect, who had been evading authorities since the tragedy came to light. Investigations reveal the company was operating despite being struck off official registers, raising serious questions about regulatory oversight in India's pharmaceutical industry.
Tejashwi Yadav Promises Government Jobs for Every Bihar Household Ahead of State Elections
Oct 09, 2025 04:22 pm CST
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav has made a groundbreaking campaign promise to provide a government job to one member of every family in Bihar if the Opposition alliance wins the upcoming state elections. The proposed legislation would be introduced within 20 days of government formation, with implementation promised within 20 months, directly addressing unemployment as Bihar's most pressing issue.
UK Prime Minister Starmer Endorses India's Permanent Membership on UN Security Council During High-Level Mumbai Talks
Oct 09, 2025 04:16 pm CST
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has officially backed India's bid for permanent membership on the UN Security Council during talks with Prime Minister Modi in Mumbai. The endorsement comes amid growing international support for Security Council reform and follows the signing of a significant trade agreement between the two nations that strengthens their economic, cultural, and security partnership as they address key global challenges.
Domestic Violence Report Leads to Illegal Firearms Seizure in Uttar Pradesh: Man Arrested After Wife's Police Call
Oct 09, 2025 04:10 pm CST
In Uttar Pradesh, a domestic violence case took an unexpected turn when police responding to a wife's assault complaint discovered three illegal pistols and multiple rounds of ammunition hidden in a cooler at the residence. The suspect, Naveen Kumar from Baghpat, now faces charges under the Arms Act as authorities investigate a potential connection to a larger arms trafficking network.