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Kerala Governor Criticizes Left Government: Claims Critics of Traditional Practices Are "Fake" Sabarimala Devotees
Sep 26, 2025 05:17 pm CST
Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has sparked controversy by claiming those who criticize traditional Indian practices like 'guru pooja' and 'Bharat Mata' concepts are merely "pretending to be Sabarimala devotees." Speaking at a Navaratri event in Kozhikode, the Governor defended these cultural traditions as integral to Indian heritage while acknowledging his ideological connection to the RSS, suggesting current national developments align with India's best interests.
Shekhar Jyoti Goswami: Musician Detained in Connection with Zubeen Garg's Singapore Death Investigation
Sep 26, 2025 05:04 pm CST
Shekhar Jyoti Goswami, drummer and longtime collaborator of famed singer Zubeen Garg, has been detained by Assam Police's Special Investigating Team for questioning regarding Garg's tragic drowning death in Singapore. As a key witness present during the incident, Goswami's testimony provides crucial details about the 52-year-old musician's final moments aboard a yacht during the Northeast India Festival.
NISAR Satellite Releases First Radar Images: NASA-ISRO Collaboration Reveals Detailed Earth Surface Mapping
Sep 26, 2025 04:42 pm CST
NASA and ISRO's joint NISAR satellite has released its first radar images showing remarkable detail of Earth's surface features, including Maine's coast and North Dakota farmland. The $1.3 billion mission, operating from 747 kilometers above Earth, will begin full science operations in November and continue for five years, providing critical data for disaster response, environmental monitoring, and agricultural management through its advanced synthetic aperture radar technology.
Tragic Death of 17-Month-Old Toddler After Falling Into Boiling Milk at Andhra Pradesh School
Sep 26, 2025 04:30 pm CST
A 17-month-old girl named Akshita tragically lost her life after accidentally falling into a pot of boiling milk at Ambedkar Gurukula School in Anantpur district. The incident, captured on CCTV, occurred when the toddler followed a cat into the kitchen while accompanying her mother, a school security guard. Despite being rushed to hospital, she succumbed to severe burns during treatment.
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Retirement: What Happens Next to IAF's Legendary Aircraft?
Sep 26, 2025 04:23 pm CST
The Indian Air Force has officially retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after six decades of service. These Russian-origin aircraft, which brought the IAF into the jet age in the 1960s, may find new homes in museums worldwide or potentially continue limited operations in a ceremonial vintage squadron, while the indigenous LCA Tejas steps up as their successor.
PM Modi Launches Rs 10,000 Women's Livelihood Scheme in Bihar Ahead of Assembly Elections
Sep 26, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar, benefiting 75 lakh women with Rs 10,000 each for livelihood activities. During the launch, he criticized RJD's governance record while highlighting the NDA government's women empowerment initiatives ahead of upcoming assembly elections. The scheme will provide additional Rs 2 lakh and entrepreneurial training to beneficiaries.
Congress Denies BJP Allegations: Misidentification in Ladakh Violence Sparks Political Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 04:12 pm CST
Congress party has challenged BJP's claims regarding the identity of a man in Ladakh violence footage, stating he is not Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag. This dispute emerges amid broader tensions following protests led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk that resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries. Congress has announced legal action against those spreading what they call misinformation about their party member's involvement.
IAS Officer Vishakha Yadav: From Engineer to Civil Servant Who Welcomed PM Modi in Arunachal Pradesh
Sep 26, 2025 04:09 pm CST
Vishakha Yadav, an IAS officer currently serving as Deputy Commissioner of Papum Pare district in Arunachal Pradesh, welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit. Her journey from a high-paying engineering job at Cisco to securing an all-India rank of six in the UPSC examination without coaching has captured public attention after photos of her greeting the Prime Minister went viral.
Kolkata's Historic Rainfall: How Climate Change and Warming Oceans Are Reshaping Weather Patterns in South Asia
Sep 26, 2025 04:08 pm CST
Kolkata's recent record-breaking rainfall that claimed 10 lives represents a growing pattern of extreme weather events driven by climate change. Scientists link the 251.4mm deluge to rapidly warming Indian Ocean temperatures, which are altering monsoon patterns and intensifying weather systems across South Asia. This event highlights the urgent need for climate-resilient infrastructure as marine heatwaves and extreme rainfall become increasingly common phenomena rather than anomalies.
40 Minor Girls Found Confined in Unauthorized Madrassa Toilet During Inspection in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich
Sep 26, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Authorities in Bahraich, UP discovered 40 minor girls aged 9-14 locked inside a toilet during an inspection of an unregistered madrassa operating illegally for three years. Officials have ordered the facility closed while investigating the incident, though no formal complaints have been filed. The case highlights ongoing concerns about unauthorized religious educational institutions in the region.