India News
Former BJP MP Demands Judicial Investigation Into Deadly Ladakh Protests
Sep 27, 2025 03:51 pm CST
Former BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has called for an impartial judicial probe into the killing of four protesters in Ladakh during security forces' firing. The incident occurred when demonstrations demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards turned violent, with authorities later arresting activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act. Namgyal's letter to the Lieutenant Governor emphasizes that security forces could have handled the situation with greater patience.
India Launches Indigenous 4G Network: Joining Global Elite in Telecom Manufacturing Excellence
Sep 27, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated BSNL's homegrown 4G network worth Rs 37,000 crore, positioning India alongside Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China in telecom equipment manufacturing. The cloud-based, 5G-ready network will connect over 26,700 unserved villages through environmentally sustainable solar-powered towers, serving 20 lakh new subscribers as part of the Digital India vision.
Enforcement Directorate Charges Raj Kundra with Possessing 285 Bitcoins Worth Rs 150 Crore in Cryptocurrency Fraud Case
Sep 27, 2025 03:35 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against businessman Raj Kundra for allegedly possessing 285 Bitcoins worth Rs 150.47 crore received from crypto-scam mastermind Amit Bhardwaj. Despite claiming to be just a mediator, the ED asserts Kundra is the beneficial owner who has concealed wallet addresses and attempted to disguise the funds' criminal origin through transactions with his wife, actress Shilpa Shetty. The case relates to a larger Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that promised investors returns through mining operations that never materialized.
Citizenship Controversy: Meitei and Thadou Leaders Seek Disqualification of Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip
Sep 27, 2025 03:19 pm CST
Manipur BJP MLA Paolienlal Haokip faces disqualification demands over citizenship questions as activists from both Meitei and Thadou communities file an extensive affidavit with the Governor. The controversy centers around Haokip's voter registration history, the legitimacy of the Any Kuki Tribes classification in Manipur's Scheduled Tribes list, and ongoing tensions surrounding demands for separate tribal administration amid Manipur's political crisis.
Tragic Incident: 5-Year-Old Boy Beheaded in Madhya Pradesh by Mentally Unstable Man, Perpetrator Killed by Mob
Sep 27, 2025 03:06 pm CST
In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh, a mentally unstable man beheaded a 5-year-old boy in front of his mother before being fatally beaten by enraged villagers. Police confirmed the attacker had been missing from home for days prior to the unprovoked assault, which left the child's mother injured and traumatized. Authorities have launched a judicial inquiry into both the murder and the subsequent mob justice.
Main Accused in NEET Aspirant's Murder Killed in Police Encounter in Uttar Pradesh
Sep 27, 2025 02:53 pm CST
The prime suspect in the murder of NEET candidate Deepak Gupta was killed in a police encounter in Rampur, UP. Zubair, a cattle smuggler with 18 criminal cases against him, was shot during an exchange of fire with police on Friday night after attempting to flee a checkpoint. Deepak Gupta was murdered on September 16 while trying to prevent animal theft.
Petal Gahlot: The Indian Diplomat Who Delivered a Powerful Rebuttal to Pakistan's Prime Minister at the United Nations
Sep 27, 2025 02:45 pm CST
Petal Gahlot, First Secretary at India's Permanent Mission to the UN, has gained prominence for her sharp diplomatic response to Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif at the UNGA. This profile examines her distinguished career in international relations, her educational background spanning three continents, and her passionate rebuke of Pakistan's stance on terrorism and Operation Sindoor, while highlighting her unique balance of diplomatic prowess and musical talent.
Government Considers Two-Year Extension for Parliamentary Standing Committees: Potential Boost for Shashi Tharoor
Sep 27, 2025 02:26 pm CST
The Indian government is evaluating a proposal to extend parliamentary standing committee tenures from one to two years, responding to opposition calls for more thorough legislative scrutiny. This potential change would particularly benefit Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, allowing him to retain his Foreign Affairs Committee chairmanship despite reported party differences. The proposed reform aims to address continuity issues in the 24 committees that oversee governmental departments and policies.
Rahul Gandhi's Strategic 4-Nation South American Tour: Building Diplomatic, Economic and Academic Partnerships
Sep 27, 2025 02:17 pm CST
Rahul Gandhi, India's Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, embarks on a significant diplomatic tour across four South American nations, engaging with political leaders, university students, and business communities. The visit aims to strengthen historic ties between India and South America while exploring new opportunities in trade, technology, and sustainability partnerships amid changing global economic dynamics.
Fatal Crash on Gurugram Highway: Five Dead After Speeding Mahindra Thar Hits Divider
Sep 27, 2025 01:43 pm CST
A speeding Mahindra Thar lost control and crashed into a divider on Gurugram's National Highway, killing five people and critically injuring one. The accident adds to recent incidents involving Thar vehicles, raising concerns about road safety and reckless driving in the Delhi-NCR region.