Category: India

The Trinamool Congress has sharpened its attack on Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of his visit to West Bengal, recommending local non-vegetarian delicacies. This move aligns with the TMC’s campaign, which portrays the BJP as out of touch with Bengal’s cultural traditions, particularly regarding food habits. …

West Bengal’s political landscape is witnessing a significant rise in dynastic representation for the 2026 assembly elections. Across major parties like TMC, BJP, Congress, and CPI(M), candidates from established political families are increasingly being fielded. This marks a departure from Bengal’s traditional grassroots politics, as parties now prioritize candidates with…

Tamil Nadu’s election campaign intensified as Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni, aiming for a second consecutive win. Actor-politician Vijay also entered the fray, filing nominations from both Trichy East and Perambur constituencies, with his party manifesto emphasizing a drug-free Tamil Nadu. …

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi revealed the Navy was moments from striking Pakistan by sea during Operation Sindoor. Pakistan requested a halt to military actions. The operation, launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, targeted terrorist bases. The Navy’s swift deployment and aggressive posture demonstrated its capabilities. Nine major…

The Supreme Court has strongly condemned the hostage situation involving judicial officers in Malda, issuing showcause notices to top West Bengal officials. The court cited a “complete breakdown of law and order” and an “abdication of duty,” ordering central forces deployment and allowing probes into the incident. Leaders are urged…

The Supreme Court criticized the government for filing unnecessary appeals, imposing a Rs 25,000 cost on the Centre for challenging a High Court order. The High Court had reinstated a CISF official terminated for allegedly helping a couple elope, ruling the girl was an adult and married willingly. The apex…

The Supreme Court has been informed that all deleted voter claims in West Bengal will be decided by April 7. This addresses concerns about the upcoming assembly elections. Appellate tribunals have been formed to hear any objections. The court emphasized that judicial officers must remain independent and free from political…

The CBI has filed a new case against Anil Ambani and Reliance Communications, along with bank officials, following an LIC complaint. Allegations suggest LIC was misled into investing Rs 4,500 crore in Non-Convertible Debentures based on false financial representations. A forensic audit revealed alleged misuse of funds, including siphoning through…

Industrialist Cyrus S Poonawalla has set a new record for modern Indian art, acquiring Raja Ravi Varma’s ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ for Rs 167.2 crore. This landmark sale, which more than doubled its estimate, highlights the enduring cultural significance of Varma’s work. Poonawalla plans to make the national treasure available for…

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has apologized for his controversial remarks that drew a connection between former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik, Jawaharlal Nehru, and the CIA. Dubey clarified his statements were just his personal opinion, not meant to be taken literally, and were part of his broader criticism of the Nehru-Gandhi…

Eight women workers were killed on the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway in Jalna district, Maharashtra, after a truck collided with a tempo they were standing in. The truck driver, who changed lanes and struck the tempo from behind, has been taken into custody. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences and…

President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah have all participated in the self-enumeration for Census 2027. This initiative marks the commencement of the first phase, focusing on house listing and housing census, with a 15-day window for self-enumeration in Delhi…

The Students Federation of India, Pondicherry University unit (SFI PU), condemned the arbitrary decision of the university to prepone the examinations and to direct the students to vacate the hostel. …

AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami attacked CM MK Stalin at a rally, accusing him of forming alliances out of fear of defeat and alleging a breakdown of law and order. Palaniswami also criticized Stalin’s use of language and warned of retaliation, while assuring financial support for Jallikattu events. …