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TMC MP Shatabdi Roy Sparks Controversy Over Bangla-Speaking Deportations in Heated Lok Sabha Exchange
Dec 05, 2025 09:01 pm CST
During a heated Lok Sabha session, Trinamool Congress MP Shatabdi Roy ignited controversy by claiming Bangla-speaking people are being wrongfully deported to Bangladesh, leading to a fierce exchange with BJP representatives. The debate escalated when Roy suggested that Hindi and Urdu speakers from BJP should be sent to Pakistan, prompting BJP MP Sambit Patra to strongly refute her claims and defend Odisha's stance on illegal immigration.
Supreme Court Rejects Ban on Arundhati Roy's Memoir Over Smoking Cover Image
Dec 05, 2025 08:56 pm CST
The Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking to ban Arundhati Roy's memoir 'Mother Mary Comes to Me' over its cover image showing the author smoking, ruling that the photograph does not promote tobacco products and therefore doesn't violate India's advertising regulations. The judgment upholds an earlier Kerala High Court decision that determined the literary work's cover doesn't constitute commercial cigarette promotion.
Tirupati Temple Allocates 90% of Vaikuntha Darshan Time for Common Devotees Through e-Dip System
Dec 05, 2025 08:39 pm CST
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has reserved 164 hours out of 182 total hours for common devotees during the prestigious Vaikuntha Dwara Darshan through an electronic lucky dip system. Executive Officer Anil Kumar Singhal confirmed this arrangement ensures equal opportunity for all devotees during the ten-day celebration expected to attract 7.7 lakh pilgrims.
BJP's Ideological Dilemma: Reconciling Integral Humanism with India's Constitutional Framework
Dec 05, 2025 08:29 pm CST
This analysis examines the fundamental contradiction between the BJP's guiding philosophy of Integral Humanism and India's Constitutional principles. As Prime Minister Modi celebrates the Constitution, questions arise about how the party reconciles Deendayal Upadhyaya's views on nationalism, federalism, and socialism with constitutional mandates, highlighting an ideological tension at the heart of India's ruling party.
Tech Couple Forced to Attend Their Own Wedding Reception Virtually Due to IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 08:25 pm CST
A newlywed tech couple from Bengaluru had to attend their own wedding reception virtually when widespread IndiGo flight cancellations left them stranded in Bhubaneswar. The couple's unique solution highlights the broader impact of IndiGo's operational crisis, which has resulted in hundreds of cancelled flights across India due to pilot shortage and FDTL regulation implementation issues.
Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Leads Response to Massive IndiGo Flight Disruptions Across India
Dec 05, 2025 08:11 pm CST
India's Civil Aviation Ministry has implemented round-the-clock monitoring as over 500 IndiGo flights face cancellations and delays nationwide. Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu personally inspected the ministry's control room operations while authorities coordinate with airports, airlines, and Air Traffic Control to assist stranded passengers and restore normal operations amid this unprecedented aviation crisis.
BJP MP Calls for Removal of 'Lord' Title from British Rulers in Indian Educational Materials to End Colonial Mindset
Dec 05, 2025 07:47 pm CST
BJP MP Sujeet Kumar has urged the Indian government to remove the title 'Lord' when referring to British colonial administrators in educational materials and official documents, arguing that this practice perpetuates a colonial mindset 75 years after independence. Kumar highlighted how this change aligns with Prime Minister Modi's vision of liberating India from colonial symbols and the "slavery mindset" as part of the nation's journey toward its centenary of independence.
SEBI Imposes Market Ban on Finfluencer Avadhut Sathe Over Alleged Rs 546 Crore Unlawful Gains
Dec 05, 2025 07:40 pm CST
Securities regulator SEBI has banned finfluencer Avadhut Sathe and his Trading Academy from securities markets, ordering the return of Rs 546 crore in alleged unlawful gains collected from students. Sathe denies operating as an investment advisor and vows to challenge the order, maintaining his organization provides only educational services rather than financial recommendations.
Northern Railways Adds Extra Coach to Jammu-Delhi Rajdhani Express Following IndiGo Flight Cancellations
Dec 05, 2025 07:37 pm CST
In response to IndiGo flight cancellations, Northern Railways has added an extra 3rd AC coach with 72 seats to the Jammu-New Delhi Rajdhani Express for seven days. This initiative aims to assist stranded passengers affected by the 11 cancelled flights at Jammu airport, providing them with an alternative travel option during this period of disruption.
Russia-India Nuclear Collaboration: Putin Commits to Full Capacity Development of Kudankulam Plant
Dec 05, 2025 06:33 pm CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has reaffirmed Russia's commitment to bringing India's largest nuclear power plant at Kudankulam to full capacity. During his visit to New Delhi, Putin highlighted that two of six planned reactors are already operational, with Rosatom delivering nuclear fuel for the third reactor. This flagship project represents a significant enhancement to India's energy infrastructure, with potential expansion into small modular reactors and nuclear applications in medicine and agriculture.