India News
BJP Refutes Rahul Gandhi's 'Vote Chori' Claims After Bihar's Final Voter List Publication
Oct 01, 2025 06:11 pm CST
The BJP has launched a strong counterattack against Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party following the Election Commission's release of Bihar's final voter list. BJP's IT chief Amit Malviya pointed out that Congress filed no formal objections during the Special Intensive Revision process, despite Gandhi's allegations of voter manipulation. With 47 lakh voters removed from the electoral roll, Congress leaders continue to question the revision's transparency while the Election Commission maintains the process was legitimate.
PM Modi Warns of Infiltrators Threatening India's Unity and Security at RSS Centenary Event
Oct 01, 2025 05:53 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised concerns about infiltrators causing demographic shifts that threaten India's unity in diversity during the RSS centenary celebrations. He referenced his Demographic Mission aimed at protecting citizens and criticized West Bengal's government ahead of upcoming elections, highlighting tensions over border security and voter rolls as the BJP challenges Trinamool Congress in the state.
Government Approves 3% Dearness Allowance Increase for Employees Ahead of Festive Season
Oct 01, 2025 05:50 pm CST
The Indian government has announced a 3% increase in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief for employees and pensioners, effective from July 1. This festive season benefit, confirmed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, follows a 2% hike in March and will impact compensation calculations until the Eighth Pay Commission implements new salary structures in 2026.
Tamil Nadu Stampede: Kiran Bedi Calls Deadly Incident at Vijay's Rally "Totally Avoidable"
Oct 01, 2025 05:40 pm CST
Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi attributes the deadly stampede at actor-politician Vijay's TVK rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur to administrative and organizational failures. The tragedy killed 41 people and injured over 60 when approximately 27,000 people attended an event planned for 10,000. Bedi highlights inadequate planning, poor communication, and lack of proper risk assessment as key factors in the preventable disaster.
Bisrakh Village: The Unique Place in UP Where Ravana is Worshipped Instead of Burned on Dussehra
Oct 01, 2025 05:17 pm CST
In Bisrakh village near Greater Noida, residents observe a distinctive Dussehra tradition by worshipping Ravana rather than burning his effigy. This UP village, believed to be Ravana's birthplace, honors him as an ancestor and scholarly figure. The local Shiv Mandir, known as the Ravana temple, attracts visitors nationwide who come to experience this contrasting celebration that challenges the conventional narrative of Dussehra across India.
RBI Governor Confirms No Plans to Charge for UPI Transactions While Considering Digital Enforcement for Credit Purchases
Oct 01, 2025 05:01 pm CST
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has affirmed there are no plans to levy charges on UPI transactions, while the central bank evaluates a proposal for remotely locking phones purchased on credit during payment defaults. The RBI has also raised India's GDP growth projection to 6.8% for the current fiscal year, with Malhotra expressing confidence in continued economic growth alongside price stability.
US Lawmakers Propose Major Reforms to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs Targeting "Loopholes" and Fee Structures
Oct 01, 2025 04:58 pm CST
Three US senators have introduced significant legislation to reform H-1B and L-1 visa programs, targeting alleged loopholes exploited by employers. The bipartisan efforts aim to raise wage standards, mandate public job postings, and implement a wage-based selection process replacing the lottery system. With Indians comprising 71% of H-1B recipients, these changes could profoundly impact Indian IT companies and professionals while reshaping skilled immigration to the United States.
RBI Introduces Framework for Banks to Finance Corporate Acquisitions in India: A Major Policy Shift
Oct 01, 2025 04:55 pm CST
The Reserve Bank of India has announced plans to create a framework enabling Indian banks to finance corporate acquisitions, addressing a longstanding demand from the banking sector. This policy shift includes removing regulatory ceilings on lending against listed debt securities, increasing limits for share-based lending, and enhancing IPO financing capabilities, all aimed at improving credit flow in the Indian economy.
Elderly Woman Brutally Attacked by Hyderabad Police Constable's Family Over Dog Urination Dispute
Oct 01, 2025 04:24 pm CST
A 60-year-old woman in Hyderabad was violently assaulted by a police constable's wife and sister after confronting the officer about his dog urinating near her home. The attack, captured on CCTV, shows the women repeatedly striking the elderly victim while bystanders failed to intervene. Authorities have registered a case based on the victim's complaint and video evidence.
Deoria Durga Pandal Recreates Horrific Blue Drum Murder Case as Cautionary Exhibition
Oct 01, 2025 04:04 pm CST
A Durga puja pandal in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria has created a striking exhibit recreating the shocking Meerut blue drum murder case where a man was killed by his wife and her lover. Organized by Maa Shakti Club, this unusual display aims to warn the public about the consequences of extramarital relationships while drawing large crowds with its dramatic representation of the gruesome crime.