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Tamil Nadu Industries Minister Dismisses DMK Student Programs as Response to Vijay's Growing Influence
Sep 26, 2025 12:52 am CST
Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa clarifies that DMK's student welfare programs are part of a century-old tradition, not a response to actor-politician Vijay's popularity. The minister discusses economic challenges from US tariffs, highlights Tamil Nadu's investment growth, and addresses FDI statistics criticism while commenting on the H-1B visa situation affecting Indian talent globally.
Unique Navratri Celebration: The Temple Where Goddess Siddhidatri is Worshipped as a Daughter Who Loves Slippers
Sep 26, 2025 12:38 am CST
In Bhopal's Siddhidatri Pahadwali Temple, devotees celebrate Navratri by honoring the deity not as a fierce goddess but as a beloved daughter. This unique temple, founded by Pandit Om Prakash Maharaj, welcomes offerings of slippers, glasses, and watches that are later distributed to orphanages, reflecting a tradition born from the divine message that no little girl should walk barefoot.
BMW Crash Investigation: Prosecution Claims Victims Taken to Nursing Home Instead of Hospital in Fatal Delhi Accident
Sep 26, 2025 12:14 am CST
In a developing BMW crash case in Delhi, prosecutors claim defendant Gaganpreet Kaur transported accident victims to a relative's nursing home instead of a proper hospital following a collision that killed a senior finance ministry official. The court has reserved judgment on Kaur's bail plea until September 27, while investigating the vehicle's speed and examining CCTV evidence of the fatal incident on Ring Road.
60 Detained Following Religious Tensions and Violence in Gujarat Village After Social Media Post Controversy
Sep 26, 2025 12:11 am CST
Authorities in Gandhinagar district have detained approximately 60 individuals following violent clashes in Bahiyal village sparked by a controversial social media post. The incident, which occurred Wednesday night, resulted in damaged shops and vehicles when members of a minority community reacted to a Hindu man's post about the "I love Muhammad" trend. Police have deployed additional security forces to restore peace in the area where stone-pelting occurred between different community groups.
Political Tensions Rise After Gandhi Statues Vandalized in West Bengal's Asansol
Sep 25, 2025 11:47 pm CST
Statues of former Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi were allegedly vandalized in Asansol, triggering protests and political accusations between Congress, BJP, and Trinamool Congress. Youth Congress blocked a major highway while police promised swift action and restoration of the damaged monuments within 24 hours.
Assam Police Raids Home of Zubeen Garg's Manager as Protesters Gather Following Singer's Death
Sep 25, 2025 11:41 pm CST
Authorities conduct raids at properties of Northeast India Festival organizer and Zubeen Garg's manager while protesters gather outside in Guwahati. A 10-member Special Investigation Team is investigating the circumstances surrounding the renowned Assamese singer's drowning death in Singapore on September 19.
Jharkhand Man Given Death Penalty for Killing 5 Family Members Over Land Dispute
Sep 25, 2025 11:35 pm CST
A court in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district has sentenced Chunnu Manjhi to death for murdering five family members, including three children, following a property dispute. The court deemed the 2019 killings as "brutal and rarest of rare," basing the conviction on forensic evidence and witness testimonies.
Violent Confrontation Between Civic Volunteer and Truck Driver Halts Traffic on National Highway 19 in West Bengal
Sep 25, 2025 11:01 pm CST
A violent altercation between a civic volunteer and a truck driver on National Highway 19 in West Bengal's Bardhaman district led to traffic disruption and public outrage. The incident, which reportedly began when the volunteer demanded money during a no-entry period, escalated into a physical fight with both parties assaulting each other while police allegedly failed to intervene. BJP leaders have criticized the state government, claiming the incident demonstrates lawlessness in West Bengal.
40 Minor Girls Discovered Locked in Toilet at Illegal Madrassa in Uttar Pradesh: Investigation Underway
Sep 25, 2025 10:56 pm CST
Authorities in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh discovered 40 frightened minor girls locked inside a toilet at an unregistered madrassa during an official inspection. The girls, aged 9-14, were found after officials received multiple complaints about the illegal institution operating in Pahalwara village. District officials have ordered the closure of the facility while investigating its operations over the past three years. No FIR has been filed yet as officials work to ensure all children have safely returned to their families.
ED Raids BC Jindal Group: Investigating Rs 505 Crore FEMA Violations and Overseas Fund Diversion
Sep 25, 2025 10:22 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate has conducted raids at 13 locations linked to the BC Jindal Group over suspected FEMA violations. Investigators allege that firms owned by the Jindal family remitted Rs 505.14 crore to their Dubai-based entity as part of a complex financial operation involving multiple countries. The probe centers on alleged round-tripping of funds, manipulation of valuation reports, and diversion of investors' money through entities across various international jurisdictions.