Category: India

A political storm erupted as Arvind Kejriwal compared PM Modi to Aurangzeb over ED raids on a Punjab minister. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu retaliated, calling Kejriwal ‘Ahmad Shah Abdali’ and accusing the AAP of corruption. BJP leaders dismissed Kejriwal’s claims, stating the ED action targets graft, not political vendetta….

A temporary memorial honouring the slain BJP workers was erected near the stage at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground, where Suvendu Adhikari and his council of ministers took oath earlier in the day. The memorial displayed the names of the “martyrs” along with the districts they belonged to. Shah also shared…

For actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay, the days following the May 4 Tamil Nadu assembly election results were less about celebration and more about survival arithmetic. TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, placing Vijay within striking distance of the chief minister’s chair but still…

Thol Thirumavalavan’s VCK party has pledged unconditional support to Vijay’s TVK, aiming to ensure Tamil Nadu’s political stability and avert President’s rule. This move, made independently while remaining in the DMK alliance, bolsters TVK’s numbers to a majority. Vijay is now expected to stake his claim to form the government….

Nights are warming faster than days globally, impacting crops, ecosystems, and human health. Cities trap heat due to concrete and lack of green cover, while rising greenhouse gases act like a thicker blanket, preventing heat escape. This ‘asymmetric warming’ alarms scientists, indicating a fundamental shift in the planet’s ability to…

The BJP has significantly expanded its political footprint across India, achieving its first chief minister in nine states since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. This expansion, marked by recent victories in West Bengal and Odisha, transforms the party from a Hindi-heartland force into a dominant pan-India political…

A fire aboard a wooden dhow near the Strait of Hormuz resulted in the death of one Indian sailor and injuries to four others. Seventeen Indian crew members were rescued by a passing vessel. The incident occurred amidst heightened regional tensions, with recent exchanges between Iran and the United States…

Prime Minister Modi expressed profound gratitude to the people of Bengal, bowing with folded hands after the BJP’s historic Assembly election victory. Alongside new chief minister Adhikari, he shared an emotional moment with 98-year-old veteran Makhanlal Sarkar, even touching his feet in a gesture of deep respect. This marks a…

Suvendu Adhikari has been sworn in as West Bengal’s first BJP chief minister at a grand ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This historic win, securing 207 seats, ends the Trinamool Congress’ 15-year reign. Adhikari’s transition from Mamata Banerjee’s aide to BJP leader marks a significant political upheaval in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar at the party’s first West Bengal government swearing-in. Sarkar, a key grassroots leader since the BJP’s inception, was recognized for his decades of service and association with the nationalist movement. His arrest in Kashmir in 1952 while with Syama Prasad…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Chief Minister-elect Suvendu Adhikari paid tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on his birth anniversary, Pochishe Boishakh. Modi hailed Tagore as a timeless voice of Indian civilization, while Adhikari described him as an “eternal star” of Bengali literature. The occasion marks the Nobel laureate’s enduring…

Tamil Nadu’s government formation remains uncertain as TVK emerges as the single largest party but falls short of a majority. Allies are scrambling for numbers, with some extending support while others withdraw, creating a volatile political landscape. Efforts are underway to secure the necessary support to stake a claim to…

New AI systems are now available to combat fraud in the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. These advanced tools can identify fake hospital bills and forged medical documents. The technology aims to speed up insurance claim settlements and enhance transparency. India is leading the Global South with its health AI…

A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship with two Indian crew members has sparked international attention. Experts assure no immediate concern for India, citing previous sporadic cases. The Andes strain, linked to limited human-to-human spread, requires close exposure, unlike COVID-19. India’s healthcare is prepared for potential cases. …