India News
Indian Parliament Introduces Key Employee Rights and Social Reform Bills: Right to Disconnect and Menstrual Benefits Legislation
Dec 06, 2025 02:06 am CST
The Indian Lok Sabha has introduced multiple significant private member bills including the Right to Disconnect Bill allowing employees to ignore work communications outside office hours, Menstrual Benefits legislation supporting women in the workplace, a Tamil Nadu NEET exemption proposal, and bills addressing death penalty abolition and journalist protection. These legislative proposals reflect evolving workplace standards and social reforms under consideration in India's parliament.
Tragic Loss: Karnataka Police Inspector Perishes in Fiery Car Crash After Vehicle Hits Divider
Dec 06, 2025 02:04 am CST
A devastating accident in Karnataka's Dharwad district claimed the life of Inspector Salimath when his Hyundai i20 collided with a divider and burst into flames on the National Highway near Annigeri town. The Haveri Lokayukta officer was traveling to visit family when the tragedy occurred, with rescue attempts by bystanders proving unsuccessful as authorities continue investigating the cause of the fatal crash.
How Mumbai Airport and Other Indian Airports Are Managing the IndiGo Flight Cancellation Crisis
Dec 06, 2025 01:52 am CST
Indian airports have implemented emergency measures to assist thousands of passengers affected by IndiGo flight cancellations. While airline staff are overwhelmed, airport authorities are providing guidance and support to stranded travelers. Passengers are advised to check flight status before traveling and can access real-time updates through platforms like Adani OneApp.
Assam Congress Launches 'Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress' Campaign to Gather Public Aspirations Ahead of 2026 Elections
Dec 06, 2025 01:52 am CST
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee is implementing a new grassroots outreach initiative called 'Raijor Padulit Raijor Congress' that will deploy over 3,000 'Aspiration Boxes' across 35 districts to collect citizen feedback for shaping their 2026 election manifesto. Led by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, the campaign launches December 6 in Dibrugarh and aims to connect with diverse communities throughout Assam.
International Wildlife Trafficker Captured in Dramatic Himalayan Border Operation Following Interpol Red Notice
Dec 06, 2025 01:48 am CST
In a remarkable covert operation, authorities have arrested Yangchen Lachungpa, one of Asia's most wanted wildlife traffickers, near the Indo-China border in North Sikkim. Operating under an Interpol Red Notice, the 43-year-old fugitive was captured after months of surveillance in sub-zero temperatures. This high-profile arrest is expected to dismantle a sophisticated transnational trafficking network dealing in tiger parts, pangolin scales, and other protected wildlife across multiple countries.
Supreme Court Orders Return of Wrongfully Deported Pregnant Indian Citizen from Bangladesh
Dec 06, 2025 01:48 am CST
Following a Supreme Court directive, nine-month pregnant Sonali Khatun and her eight-year-old son have been returned to India after being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh. The court confirmed her Indian citizenship status through her father's undisputed citizenship, with the Centre facilitating her return on humanitarian grounds. The case highlights concerns about citizenship verification processes in India.
Shashi Tharoor Attends Putin State Dinner: Balancing Party Loyalty and Parliamentary Responsibility
Dec 06, 2025 01:36 am CST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor discusses his attendance at the Rashtrapati Bhavan state dinner for Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting his role as chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs while addressing questions about his political positioning and commitment to his constituency amid notable absence of other opposition leaders.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan Compares Jamaat-e-Islami and Hindutva Organizations as Ideologically Similar, Criticizes Congress Alliance
Dec 06, 2025 01:12 am CST
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has drawn parallels between Jamaat-e-Islami and Hindutva organizations, calling them "birds of the same feather" during a press conference in Ernakulam. He criticized Congress for forming an alliance with Jamaat-e-Islami for electoral gains, highlighted Kerala's developmental achievements, and emphasized the importance of protecting secularism and federalism in the current national climate.
Supreme Court Rules Temple Funds Belong to Deity, Cannot Support Struggling Banks
Dec 06, 2025 01:11 am CST
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that temple funds belong exclusively to the deity and cannot be used to aid struggling cooperative banks. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that money collected from devotees must be protected and used only for temple interests while dismissing petitions from Kerala-based cooperative banks challenging directives to return fixed deposits of the Thirunelly Temple Devaswom.
India-Russia Summit 2025: Putin and Modi Strengthen Bilateral Ties in New Delhi
Dec 06, 2025 01:07 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, attending a dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu and holding bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two-day diplomatic visit focused on strengthening cooperation in counterterrorism and reaffirming the long-standing friendship between the nations, marking their first in-person meeting on Indian soil in four years.