Category: India

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a Rs 500 hike in monthly honorariums for priests and muezzins, raising their pay to Rs 2,000. This move, along with the approval of all new applications, was made just before the Election Commission declared poll dates. Banerjee stated the decision recognizes the…

Rahul Gandhi has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to posthumously award the Bharat Ratna to Bahujan Samaj Party founder Kanshi Ram. Gandhi highlighted Kanshi Ram’s significant role in social justice and empowering marginalized communities. This call follows consistent demands from Dalit leaders and intellectuals for the highest national honor for…

Theme parties are transforming social gatherings into immersive experiences, driven by social media and a desire for participation. Brands are engineering these events to foster deeper engagement, turning passive fandom into collective celebration. This trend taps into psychological needs for connection and belonging, creating shared cultural moments that extend beyond…

The Election Commission is set to announce the schedule for assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry today. The upcoming polls are expected to involve fewer phases, particularly in West Bengal, with a substantial increase in central forces deployment. Supplementary voter lists for West Bengal will…

The Indian National Congress has unveiled its second list of 23 candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2026. Key leaders are fielded across various constituencies. The party has strategically left 15 seats for its alliance partners as part of the seat-sharing agreement. This move sets the stage…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commissioned the Haldia Bulk Terminal (HBT) and formally dedicated it to the nation. …

In recent weeks, the seer has found himself at the centre of a political and legal storm that stretches from allegations under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act to a decades old dispute over who has the right to call himself the Shankaracharya of Jyotirmath. For many…

Kerala minister VN Vasavan stated the LDF government maintains its 2007 affidavit, advocating for ritualistic experts to decide on women’s entry at Sabarimala. He accused BJP-linked lawyers of initiating the legal battle that led to the 2018 Supreme Court verdict allowing entry, a decision the government only implemented. …

A 24-year-old man allegedly injected HIV-infected blood into his 22-year-old relative in Hyderabad after her family cancelled their wedding upon discovering his positive status. The incident occurred on March 11, with police stating the accused forcibly administered the blood. He has been apprehended, and the woman is hospitalized. …

Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Telangana’s Mancherial district, with an animal welfare activist filing a complaint against village officials. Police have registered a case under relevant acts, investigating allegations of hired individuals administering poisonous injections and burying the animals. This incident follows a pattern of…

Tragedy strikes as five Indians lose their lives and one remains missing amid escalating Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, two Indian LPG carriers have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, en route to India with vital fuel supplies. Missions are working tirelessly to aid affected nationals and ensure repatriation. …

Indian LPG vessels safely navigated the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions, with the government assuring all Indian crew are secure. Despite panic booking, LPG supplies remain stable. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released after his NSA detention was revoked. …

Far-right activist Laura Loomer apologised for “anti-India” social media posts after facing backlash for racist remarks. While she expressed regret for offending people, Loomer stood firm on her opposition to the H-1B visa program, citing a need to protect American workers. She also criticized Pakistan, accusing it of supporting extremist…

Despite India’s rich intellectual tradition and early Nobel laureates like Tagore and Raman, the country has experienced long gaps in recognition. Factors like brain drain, limited funding, and an emphasis on publications over long-term innovation hinder the journey from research to global acclaim. The case of Mahatma Gandhi’s missed Peace…