India News
Tuticorin Outer Harbour Development: India's Strategic Move to Rival Singapore as Global Transhipment Hub
Sep 27, 2025 08:57 pm CST
India is developing the Tuticorin Outer Harbour in Tamil Nadu into a world-class transhipment hub to reduce dependence on foreign ports. This strategic maritime initiative, along with a ₹30,000 crore shipbuilding project, will create 55,000 jobs and strengthen India's position in global shipping, according to Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Allahabad High Court Bans Saliva-Stained Documents to Combat Unhygienic Practices in Legal System
Sep 27, 2025 08:41 pm CST
The Allahabad High Court has issued a directive prohibiting the acceptance of court documents with paan saliva stains, citing serious hygiene concerns and infection risks. Justice Shree Prakash Singh ordered the court registry and government legal offices to reject any files bearing these unsanitary marks, highlighting the need for proper document handling protocols in the judicial system.
Inside Google's 27th Birthday Celebration: How Bengaluru Office Marked the Milestone
Sep 27, 2025 08:25 pm CST
Google celebrated its 27th birthday with festivities across its global offices, with the Bengaluru location hosting special celebrations featuring food, cake, and reflections on the company's journey from garage startup to tech giant. This article explores how Google employees commemorated the occasion and contemplated the company's profound impact on how we search, connect, and collaborate in the digital age.
Delhi BMW Accident: Court Grants Bail to Gaganpreet Kaur, Questions Ambulance Driver's Negligence in Finance Ministry Official's Death
Sep 27, 2025 08:09 pm CST
A Delhi court granted bail to Gaganpreet Kaur in the BMW accident case that killed a Finance Ministry official, while criticizing an ambulance driver who failed to help victims despite arriving within seconds. The court questioned police actions against the ambulance driver, whose conduct was described as culpable homicide. The prosecution raised concerns about the BMW's speed and why victims were taken to a hospital allegedly owned by Kaur's relative instead of nearer facilities.
Assam CM Freezes Accounts and Issues Lookout Notices in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 08:04 pm CST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced lookout notices against North East Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Zubeen Garg's manager Siddharth Sharma, freezing their financial accounts while demanding they appear before CID by October 6. The CM vowed to deliver justice for the beloved singer's death in Singapore while maintaining stability in the state.
Karnataka High Court Approves Return of Russian Woman and Daughters Found Living in Cave
Sep 27, 2025 07:56 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has granted permission for a Russian woman and her two daughters, found living in a cave near Gokarna, to return to Russia despite objections from an Israeli man claiming to be the children's father. Nina Kutina, who had been residing without valid documentation, expressed her desire to return to her homeland promptly, with the Russian consulate issuing emergency travel documents valid until October 9.
Violent Clashes in Bareilly: "I Love Muhammad" Campaign Sparks Religious Tensions and Police Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 07:21 pm CST
Violent confrontations erupted in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh as protests linked to the "I Love Muhammad" campaign escalated into serious clashes with police. Authorities report protesters chanted provocative slogans and attacked officers with bricks, stones, and gunfire, resulting in multiple injuries and the arrest of prominent cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan. The incidents highlight growing religious tensions stemming from a controversy that began when boards bearing religious messages were installed on public roads in early September.
Tamil Nadu Woman Charged for Blocking Dalit Students from Using Public Path: Video Sparks Outrage
Sep 27, 2025 07:19 pm CST
Police in Tamil Nadu have filed charges against an elderly woman and her family for allegedly preventing Dalit schoolchildren from using a common pathway in Thanjavur district. Viral video footage shows the woman using a stick to block uniformed students while villagers report being forced to walk an additional 1.5 km to avoid the contested route.
Pakistan Connection Emerges in Ladakh Activist Sonam Wangchuk's Arrest: Security Concerns and Protest Aftermath
Sep 27, 2025 06:54 pm CST
Ladakh police reveal Pakistan connections in the investigation of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who faces National Security Act charges following violent protests that left four dead. Officials claim evidence of Pakistani contacts and foreign visits, while imposing curfew in Leh and investigating alleged foreign funding violations.
India's First Bullet Train: Mumbai-Ahmedabad Line To Be Fully Operational By 2029 With Surat-Bilimora Section Opening In 2027
Sep 27, 2025 06:42 pm CST
India's ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project is progressing well, with the first 50km Surat-Bilimora section scheduled to open by 2027 and the full 508km corridor operational by 2029. The high-speed rail will reduce travel time between the cities to just over two hours, featuring advanced safety technologies and trains running every 10 minutes during peak hours once fully established.