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Understanding the "Hindu Rate of Growth" Controversy: PM Modi Challenges Economic Terminology
Dec 07, 2025 04:21 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has criticized the controversial term "Hindu rate of growth," which was coined in 1978 to describe India's slow economic progress post-independence. This article examines the origin of this contentious terminology, its implications, and the ongoing debate surrounding it, including alternative perspectives like the "Hindutva rate of growth" and expert opinions on India's current economic trajectory. The discussion highlights how economic narratives intersect with cultural and religious identity in Indian economic discourse.
Suspended MLA Humayun Kabir Challenges Trinamool Congress with Babri Masjid Plan and New Political Party in West Bengal
Dec 07, 2025 03:58 pm CST
Suspended Trinamool MLA Humayun Kabir has announced plans to establish a new political party after proposing to build a Babri Masjid replica in West Bengal's Murshidabad. Claiming he will field candidates in 135 assembly seats and seek alliance with AIMIM, Kabir vows to prevent both Mamata Banerjee's fourth term and BJP's rise to power in the 2026 elections, potentially reshaping Bengal's political landscape by targeting the crucial Muslim vote bank.
Deadly Fire at Goa's Birch By Romeo Lane Nightclub Claims 25 Lives: General Manager Arrested
Dec 07, 2025 03:29 pm CST
A devastating fire at Birch By Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa's Arpora village has resulted in 25 fatalities, including tourists and staff members. Authorities have arrested the club's general manager and issued a warrant for the owner's arrest. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry to determine if fire safety regulations were followed at the venue, which reportedly had limited access points and temporary palm leaf structures that accelerated the blaze.
Pregnant Indian Woman Returns Home After Wrongful Deportation to Bangladesh: A Fight for Justice
Dec 07, 2025 03:17 pm CST
Sonali Khatun, a nine-month pregnant Indian woman, has returned home after being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh where she spent over 100 days in prison. Following a Supreme Court directive, she was repatriated through the Malda border and reunited with her family. While Sonali and her son Sabir are back in India, her husband and four other deportees remain in Bangladesh despite being granted bail, highlighting ongoing citizenship challenges faced by marginalized communities in border regions.
25 Dead in Devastating Nightclub Fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa: Investigation Reveals Safety Violations
Dec 07, 2025 02:57 pm CST
A catastrophic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in North Goa has claimed 25 lives and injured six others. Officials report the blaze began on the first floor with flames engulfing the building within seconds, leaving victims little time to escape. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has ordered a magisterial inquiry, with preliminary findings suggesting fire safety violations. The club manager has been arrested while rescue operations were hampered by narrow access routes. Government officials including Prime Minister Modi have expressed condolences and announced relief measures for victims.
Former Kutch Collector Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Land Allocation Fraud
Dec 07, 2025 02:51 pm CST
Former Bhuj District Collector Pradeep Nirankarnath Sharma has been sentenced to five years of rigorous imprisonment by a Special PMLA Court for orchestrating a government land allotment scam. Between 2003-2006, he undervalued land allocated to Welspun India Limited, causing losses exceeding Rs 1.20 crore to the State treasury. The court has ordered confiscation of assets acquired through proceeds of crime.
IndiGo Recovery: Airline Restores 95% Network Connectivity Following Pilot Rest Hour Crisis
Dec 07, 2025 02:20 pm CST
IndiGo is gradually resuming normal operations with reduced flight disruptions after last week's chaotic implementation of new pilot rest regulations. The airline now aims to operate over 1,500 flights daily, restoring service to 135 of 138 destinations while facing regulatory scrutiny and processing passenger refunds under government mandate.
IndiGo Crisis: Aviation Minister Responds to Rahul Gandhi's Monopoly Allegations Amid Nationwide Flight Disruptions
Dec 07, 2025 02:10 pm CST
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu counters Rahul Gandhi's "monopoly model" accusations during the ongoing IndiGo flight crisis. The minister emphasizes government efforts to increase competition in India's aviation sector as thousands remain stranded due to flight cancellations caused by IndiGo's failure to implement new safety regulations addressing pilot fatigue.
Mobile Connectivity Transforms Former Maoist Stronghold in Bastar: A Digital Revolution in Rural Chhattisgarh
Dec 07, 2025 01:54 pm CST
Once isolated by Maoist insurgency, Kondapalli village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region celebrates its first mobile network connection as part of a broader rural development initiative. The "Niyad Nella Naar" program under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has installed 728 new mobile towers across the region, bringing digital connectivity, essential services, and new opportunities to previously marginalized tribal communities. This technological milestone symbolizes the declining influence of Maoism and marks the beginning of digital inclusion for remote forest villages.
Deadly Nightclub Fire in Goa Claims 25 Lives: Safety Violations and Narrow Escape Routes
Dec 07, 2025 01:44 pm CST
A devastating fire at 'Birch By Romeo Lane' nightclub in Goa's Arpora village has claimed 25 lives and injured six people. The blaze began on the dance floor around 1 am during a 'Bollywood Banger Night' event, with many victims becoming trapped in the downstairs kitchen area. Investigations reveal the club was operating without proper permits and had inadequate emergency exits, raising serious questions about safety enforcement in Goa's tourism industry.