India News
Tensions Rise as Police Investigate Zubeen Garg's Death: Manager Siddhartha Sharma Evades Authorities Amid Protests
Sep 26, 2025 03:00 am CST
Assam police's Special Investigation Team is investigating the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg, focusing on his manager Siddhartha Sharma who has allegedly acquired substantial wealth and is now evading authorities. Protests have erupted near Sharma's residence while investigators have detained musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and raided cultural activist Shyamkanu Mahanta's home in connection with the case.
From Displacement to Medical School: How a Manipur Student Overcame Ethnic Violence to Achieve His MBBS Dream
Sep 26, 2025 02:50 am CST
Amidst Manipur's ongoing ethnic conflict, 21-year-old Shitaljit Tongbram's journey from a relief camp to securing admission at Pragjyotishpur Medical College in Guwahati showcases extraordinary resilience. Displaced from Churachandpur during the May 2023 Meitei-Kuki clashes, Tongbram persevered through challenging conditions, studied at a public library, and received community support to achieve his medical education dreams despite losing his home and facing multiple setbacks.
Indian-Origin Amita Chaudhury Becomes First Woman to Chair UN's Global Sustainable Insurance Board
Sep 26, 2025 02:39 am CST
Amita Chaudhury, an alumna of IIM Bangalore, has been appointed as the Chair of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative Principles for Sustainable Insurance Board, becoming the first woman of Indian origin to hold this prestigious global position. With extensive experience including senior roles at Unilever, she will now help lead UNEP FI's global partnership of over 500 financial institutions working to mobilize private finance for sustainable development.
Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Challenging Unrestricted Yellow Peas Imports Affecting Indian Farmers
Sep 26, 2025 02:35 am CST
India's Supreme Court has requested the Centre's response to a Public Interest Litigation seeking restrictions on yellow peas imports. Farmers argue these imports, priced at Rs 35/kg versus the Rs 85/kg MSP for domestic pulses, are devastating local agriculture. Expert bodies including the CACP and Niti Aayog have recommended against these imports, as India imported 6.7 million tonnes of pulses in 2024, with yellow peas comprising 2.9 million tonnes, significantly impacting farmer livelihoods.
Tragic Family Incident in Haryana: Man Takes His Life After Killing Two Daughters Following Wife's Death
Sep 26, 2025 02:18 am CST
A 30-year-old man in Faridabad's Ballabgarh reportedly took his own life after killing his two minor daughters, allegedly due to depression following his wife's death during childbirth two months prior. The bodies were discovered by the man's father, and police have launched an investigation into this tragic case that highlights the importance of mental health support.
Delhi Court Grants Bail to Samir Modi in Sexual Assault Case: Legal Proceedings and Conditions
Sep 26, 2025 02:12 am CST
A Delhi court has granted bail to businessman Samir Modi, cousin of Lalit Modi, in a rape case under specific conditions including a Rs 5 lakh bond. The complainant accuses Modi of repeated sexual assault, threats, and deception since 2019. Judge Vipin Kharb ruled that custodial interrogation was unnecessary as the case would be established when the complainant testifies in court.
S Jaishankar Calls Terrorism a Persistent Threat to Global Development at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Sep 26, 2025 02:06 am CST
At the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized that terrorism remains a persistent threat to development, urging global cooperation against terrorist activities. He highlighted the deterioration of international peace and development, particularly noting impacts on the Global South from conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, while calling for multilateralism reform and diplomatic solutions to global challenges.
Gen Z Political Engagement: Chetan Bhagat Discusses Youth's Diminishing Interest in Politics and Its Consequences
Sep 26, 2025 01:45 am CST
Acclaimed author Chetan Bhagat shares insights on Generation Z's political disengagement during an NDTV interview, highlighting how their focus on personal matters over civic participation leaves their issues unaddressed. While expressing concern about their internet dependency and reduced resilience, Bhagat acknowledges Gen Z's potential as catalysts for revolutionary change, as demonstrated in Nepal's recent youth-led protests.
Sonam Wangchuk Disputes Government Allegations Following Violent Ladakh Protests and FCRA Cancellation
Sep 26, 2025 01:35 am CST
Acclaimed activist Sonam Wangchuk challenges central government's narrative about his role in recent Ladakh protests that left four dead. He denies inciting violence and explains the legitimacy of his organization's international transactions after authorities canceled SECMOL's foreign funding permissions. The 2018 Ramon Magsaysay Award winner remains committed to peaceful advocacy for Ladakh statehood despite escalating tensions.
Telangana Government to Acquire L&T's Stake in Hyderabad Metro Rail: Paving Way for Phase 2 Expansion
Sep 26, 2025 01:25 am CST
The Telangana government and L&T have reached an in-principle agreement for state acquisition of the Hyderabad Metro Rail project. This breakthrough aims to resolve the deadlock over the Phase 2 expansion, with the government assuming the Rs 13,000 crore debt and providing a one-time settlement of Rs 2,000 crore for L&T's equity investment, transforming the metro into a fully state-controlled entity.