India News
Political Storm Erupts: BJP Ministers Under Fire for Controversial Remarks on Rahul-Priyanka Gandhi Relationship
Sep 27, 2025 01:36 pm CST
Madhya Pradesh's political landscape has become increasingly tense as Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's controversial comments about the Rahul-Priyanka Gandhi sibling relationship receive support from fellow cabinet member Vijay Shah, sparking widespread Congress protests and debates about cultural values and political discourse in India.
SIT Summons Northeast India Festival Organizer in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Sep 27, 2025 01:29 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing singer Zubeen Garg's death has summoned Northeast India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and others to join the investigation by October 6. Garg died while swimming during a yacht ride in Singapore, prompting protests across Assam demanding justice and a transparent investigation.
High-Profile Maoist Couple With Rs 13 Lakh Bounty Captured in Chhattisgarh's Urban Network
Sep 27, 2025 01:19 pm CST
The State Investigation Agency has arrested a Maoist couple carrying a combined Rs 13 lakh bounty in Chhattisgarh's capital. Jaggu and Kamala Kursam had been living undercover as construction workers while supporting Naxal operations. Authorities seized cash, gold, and smartphones during the arrest, exposing an elaborate urban support network for Maoist activities in Raipur.
Calcutta High Court Orders Return of Illegally Deported West Bengal Residents from Bangladesh Within 4 Weeks
Sep 27, 2025 01:17 pm CST
The Calcutta High Court has ruled against the Centre's deportation of six West Bengal residents to Bangladesh, declaring it illegal and ordering their return within four weeks. The court found that proper deportation protocols were violated when authorities ignored substantial documentation proving Indian citizenship, including Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and birth certificates. The case has significant implications for citizenship verification processes and has sparked political tensions between TMC and BJP in West Bengal.
Newborn Found Abandoned in Rajasthan Forest with Sealed Lips: Mother and Grandfather Detained
Sep 27, 2025 01:10 pm CST
Police in Bhilwara, Rajasthan have detained a mother and grandfather after a 19-day-old infant was discovered abandoned in a forest with his lips glued shut and a stone in his mouth. The baby, born from an illicit relationship, was abandoned to avoid social stigma after attempts to sell the child failed. The critically injured newborn is currently receiving medical care at Mahatma Gandhi Hospital.
Severe Flooding in Hyderabad: 55 Evacuated as Reservoirs Release Water Into Musi River
Sep 27, 2025 12:46 pm CST
Hyderabad faces major flooding as authorities evacuate 55 residents from flood-prone areas after Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs release 25,000 cusecs of water into the Musi River. The city's IT corridors are severely waterlogged, causing traffic gridlock, while historic neighborhoods struggle with inadequate drainage systems. Emergency response teams remain on high alert as more heavy rainfall is forecast.
India Responds to Trump's H-1B Visa Changes: Impact on Indian IT Professionals and Cross-Border Talent Mobility
Sep 27, 2025 11:41 am CST
India's Foreign Ministry addresses the proposed changes to the H-1B visa system by the Trump administration, including the $100,000 fee increase and new weighted selection process. The statement emphasizes the importance of skilled talent mobility between both nations while expressing concerns about potential humanitarian impacts on Indian professionals, who make up 71% of H-1B visa holders.
Fatal Industrial Accident: 6 Dead After Furnace Roof Collapse at Chhattisgarh Steel Plant
Sep 27, 2025 11:27 am CST
A devastating industrial accident at Godawari Power and Ispat Limited's steel plant in Raipur, Chhattisgarh has claimed six lives, including four officials and two workers, when slag deposits suddenly collapsed during cleaning operations. Six others were injured in the incident, prompting rescue operations and an official response from Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai who ordered immediate medical attention for survivors.
Maiank Mehta Granted Pardon in PNB Fraud Case: Nirav Modi's Brother-in-Law Turns Approver
Sep 27, 2025 11:20 am CST
Nirav Modi's brother-in-law Maiank Mehta has been pardoned by a special court in the Punjab National Bank fraud case, becoming an approver who must provide full disclosure about the Rs 13,000 crore scam. The British citizen voluntarily returned to India in 2021 to assist investigations into one of India's largest banking frauds.
UP Minister Defends Headmaster Who Attacked Education Officer, Claims Prior Harassment
Sep 27, 2025 10:51 am CST
Uttar Pradesh Technical Education Minister Ashish Patel has defended headmaster Brijendra Verma who attacked a Basic Education Officer, claiming the teacher was provoked by harassment. The minister has called for a thorough investigation of CCTV footage to reveal the complete truth behind the incident that led to the headmaster's arrest and suspension.