Category: India

Runa Laila, celebrating 50 years in Hindi films, continues to bridge India and Bangladesh through her music. Her powerful voice, first heard in ‘Ek Se Badhkar Ek,’ has been a constant amidst political shifts. Receiving the Minar-e-Dilli award, she emphasized music’s healing power, a sentiment echoed by fans who find…

Tamil Nadu’s new Chief Minister Vijay claimed the previous government left a Rs 10 lakh crore debt and an empty treasury. However, former CM M.K. Stalin refuted this, stating the state’s debt is within limits and urging Vijay not to start his tenure with such claims. Vijay vowed transparency and…

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people. …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering in Bengaluru, inaugurating and laying the foundation for projects worth Rs 9,500 crore. He highlighted recent electoral victories in Puducherry, Assam, and Bengal, alongside Gujarat’s local election success, as historic milestones. The visit also includes dedicating Sindhu Hospital to the nation. …

C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after his party, TVK, emerged as the single largest in the assembly. Vijay secured the required majority with support from Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi and Indian Union Muslim League, unseating traditional Dravidian parties. He will seek a vote of confidence…

New research suggests that hair loss in women, even with normal blood work, may be linked to higher levels of the hormone marker 3α-diol G within the scalp. This finding could explain why standard tests often fail to identify the cause of female pattern hair loss, shifting focus to hormone…

Kashmir’s adventure tourism sector faces a significant downturn. Trekking routes across the Valley are closed, halting a once-thriving industry. This has impacted local entrepreneurs and staff who relied on adventure activities. While some have relocated, many face an uncertain future. The reopening of key routes like the Great Lakes Trek…

Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of political vendetta after repeated ED actions in Punjab, including the arrest of AAP MP Ashok Tanwar. The agency’s probe targets alleged financial irregularities, with searches extending to real estate firms. Punjab’s CM condemned the ED’s use as a political tool, while the opposition highlighted…

Crime rates in Indian cities are set to show a decline in 2027 due to a mathematical glitch in National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) calculations. NCRB uses outdated Census population figures as denominators, causing crime rates to appear inflated until the next Census updates these numbers, leading to dramatic drops….

The BJP’s first government in West Bengal was sworn in with a display of potent symbolism, including PM Modi’s gestures of respect and the inclusion of diverse community representatives. The event acknowledged the party’s historical struggle and its growing support base across various social and regional groups in the state….

The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ordering the removal of AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic media across digital platforms. The court recognized Tharoor’s enforceable personality and publicity rights, barring the misappropriation of his name, image, voice, and speaking style for any commercial, political, or malicious…

Mumbai’s Koli women are transforming their traditional fish trade into a corporate venture with Daryavardi Producer Company Limited. This community-owned enterprise, inspired by the Amul model, focuses on streamlined operations, product development, and modern marketing. Learning about improved packaging, they aim to elevate their business from a cottage industry to…

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…