India News
Sunjay Kapur's Rs 30,000 Crore Estate Battle: Delhi High Court Questions Wife's Demand for NDA in Inheritance Dispute
Sep 25, 2025 04:12 pm CST
The Delhi High Court is examining the inheritance dispute over industrialist Sunjay Kapur's estimated Rs 30,000 crore estate, with current wife Priya Sachdev seeking an NDA before disclosing assets, while Karisma Kapoor's children challenge the will that leaves everything to their stepmother. Justice Jyoti Singh has directed the submission of the contested will as the family feud intensifies following Kapur's sudden death during a polo match in June.
PM Modi and Trump to Meet Soon as US Official Confirms Positive Relations and Upcoming Quad Summit
Sep 25, 2025 04:11 pm CST
A senior US State Department official has confirmed plans for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their "very, very positive" relationship despite recent trade tensions. The official also revealed preparations for the next Quad Summit to be hosted by India either later this year or early 2026, while addressing ongoing discussions about Russian oil purchases, new H-1B visa fees, and the revocation of Chabahar Port exceptions, emphasizing that the US still considers India a "critical partner" in the Indo-Pacific region.
India's Dangerous Devotion: The Enduring Power of Criminal Godmen Despite Convictions
Sep 25, 2025 03:59 pm CST
This article examines India's troubling relationship with convicted "godmen" like Asaram Bapu and Ram Rahim Singh, who continue to command devotion despite serious criminal convictions. It explores how spiritual authority combined with political protection creates dangerous power dynamics, allowing religious figures to evade justice while maintaining devoted followings even from government institutions, raising serious questions about institutional ethics and the consequences of blind faith in Indian society.
Exposed: Delhi Godman's False Academic Claims and History of Sexual Misconduct
Sep 25, 2025 03:46 pm CST
Delhi-based godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, now facing allegations of molesting at least 19 students, has constructed an elaborate persona with dubious credentials including an MBA and PhD from the University of Chicago, and supposed endorsements from Steve Jobs and Barack Obama. As police investigate his decades-long pattern of sexual harassment, his fraudulent qualifications and flight from authorities reveal the dangerous deception behind his spiritual façade.
Security Breach in Bhopal: Top Intelligence Officer's Phones with Sensitive Data Snatched in VIP Zone
Sep 25, 2025 03:45 pm CST
A serious security incident occurred in Bhopal's high-security Char Imli area when unidentified motorcyclists snatched two mobile phones from the Inspector General of Intelligence and ATS. One phone containing sensitive intelligence data remains missing despite intensive police efforts. The incident has raised significant concerns about security in VIP zones, as even top officials prove vulnerable to street crime in what should be one of Bhopal's safest neighborhoods.
Uber Driver Arrested in Noida After Threatening Female Passengers with Rod Over Route Dispute
Sep 25, 2025 03:17 pm CST
An Uber driver in Noida was arrested after threatening female passengers with a rod during a route dispute. The incident, documented on video, occurred when passenger Tashu Gupta requested an alternate route to avoid traffic. After verbal abuse and threats, the driver retrieved a rod from his trunk and pursued the women, leading to his arrest following their formal complaint.
Strict Hindu-Only Policy at Nagpur Garba Events: Aadhaar Checks, Religious Verification, and Political Backlash
Sep 25, 2025 03:02 pm CST
During the ongoing Navratri celebrations in Nagpur, Garba organizers have implemented stringent entry requirements following Vishwa Hindu Parishad directives. Participants must now provide Aadhaar verification, bow before Lord Vishnu's Varaha avatar, and apply tilak, sparking political controversy between BJP supporters and opposition critics who claim these measures foster communal divisions.
Ladakh Crackdown: 50 Arrested After Violent Protests Over Statehood Demands
Sep 25, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Following violent protests in Ladakh demanding statehood and constitutional protections, authorities have conducted pre-dawn raids resulting in approximately 50 arrests. The unrest, allegedly incited by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike, left four dead and 90 injured after protesters burned down the BJP office and Ladakh Hill Council Secretariat. Central government officials have blamed Wangchuk's provocative speeches referencing Nepal's Gen Z protests, while local leaders claim Home Minister Amit Shah rejected their fundamental demands for greater autonomy.
Inside President Murmu's Journey Aboard the Luxurious Maharajas' Express: A Glimpse into India's Presidential Train
Sep 25, 2025 02:53 pm CST
Explore the opulent Maharajas' Express that transported President Droupadi Murmu from New Delhi to Mathura, featuring 18 specially designed coaches including a presidential suite named "Navratna," dedicated medical facilities, and exclusive amenities. This presidential train serves as a mobile extension of Rashtrapati Bhavan, complete with staff from the President's residence and uniquely named coaches for different functions.
Mumbai Police Uncovers Rs 15 Crore Transfer from Raj Kundra to Shilpa Shetty's Company in Fraud Investigation
Sep 25, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Mumbai Police's Economic Offences Wing has discovered that businessman Raj Kundra transferred Rs 15 crore to a company owned by actress Shilpa Shetty as part of their investigation into an alleged Rs 60 crore fraud case involving the defunct Best Deal TV. Officials are questioning the nature of this substantial payment and expect to summon both Kundra and Shetty for further questioning.