Category: India

The Congress has strongly criticized the Modi government’s delimitation proposal, alleging it unfairly benefits larger, populous states and diminishes the political influence of southern and northeastern regions. Leaders claim the plan to increase Lok Sabha seats will widen existing disparities, calling it a “Weapon of Mass Distraction” amidst national crises….

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has brought beef consumption into his election campaign, targeting Congress ally AJP’s candidate Kunki Chowdhury. He accused her parents of eating beef and vowed action under the Cattle Prevention Act post-election. Sarma challenged Chowdhury to disown her parents’ actions, emphasizing the religious sentiments of ‘Sanatani’…

Odisha has banned the open sale of LPG cylinders to combat black marketing. Only customers who have completed e-KYC can now purchase them from authorized dealers. The government assures sufficient supply, with delivery timelines of 25 days for urban and 45 days for rural consumers. This move follows recent seizures…

Election Commission teams have seized over Rs 650 crore in potential voter inducements across five poll-bound states, with West Bengal leading seizures at Rs 319 crore. Freebies, drugs, and cash formed the bulk of the confiscated items. This figure is on track to surpass last year’s record of Rs 1,000…

North-west India will experience two western disturbances this week. Peak activity is expected on April 7-8. This will bring below normal to near normal day temperatures and a wet spell to the region. Other parts of the country will also see wet spells with thunderstorms and lightning until April 9….

Prime Minister Modi criticized Bengal’s law and order, citing the confinement of judicial officers in Malda as evidence of “jungle raj.” He linked electoral roll revision to identifying “illegal settlers” and accused the TMC of protecting infiltrators, while also questioning their manifesto’s name and warning of accountability after the elections….

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench, comprising judges from diverse faiths and a woman, will hear crucial cases on women’s rights versus religious practices starting April 7. This bench aims to settle long-standing disputes, including women’s entry into temples, mosques, and Parsi fire temples, and the practice of FGM. The court’s…

Estranged AAP MP Raghav Chadha strongly refuted allegations from the party’s Punjab unit that he failed to raise state issues in Parliament. He asserted his commitment to Punjab, highlighting numerous issues he has addressed, including pending funds, agricultural distress, and the drug menace. Chadha dismissed the claims as baseless and…

Kashmir’s prized saffron is under siege from an unexpected foe: the Indian crested porcupine. These nocturnal rodents are burrowing underground, destroying saffron corms and decimating harvests. Production has plummeted, threatening the livelihoods and identity tied to Pampore’s “red gold.” Authorities are assessing damage and proposing deterrents, but farmers fear the…

Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk urged the Centre to restore democratic rights in Ladakh, advocating for a win-win approach in talks for statehood and Sixth Schedule status. Following his release from NSA detention, Wangchuk emphasized constructive dialogue, noting previous inconclusive discussions. He aims for a resolution to allow focus on nation-building. …

Far from being a PM Modi vs Rahul showdown, the 2026 elections are a test of regional resilience. Despite the visibility of the two national leaders on the campaign trail, neither is the decisive factor in these contests. Instead, the real battles are being fought by state satraps defending their…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of bringing in “paid supporters” and hooliganism to influence elections, while also warning her party workers about potential EVM tampering. Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged voters to cast ballots without fear, as Prime Minister Modi criticized the state’s law and…

On most days, India’s economic heartbeat is invisible. It does not pulse through stock exchanges or policy corridors but across vast, restless waters where ships move quietly between continents. Yet, when conflict erupts in narrow choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, that invisible system becomes the country’s most visible…

Tensions surge as Donald Trump issues a fierce warning to Iran amidst escalating regional strikes. Meanwhile, Assam’s CM faces legal threats over passport allegations, and a suspected ISIS terror module is busted across multiple states. PM Modi champions women’s reservation in Bengal, while Iran declares a ‘bitter defeat’ for the…