Category: India

A 28-year-old Hyderabad student, Pole Chandrasekhar, was fatally shot in Texas on October 3 during a suspected armed robbery at a gas station where he worked part-time. He was pursuing a master’s in data analytics at the University of Texas after moving to the US in 2023. His family confirmed…

An Indo-Tibetan Border Police deputy commandant was found dead by suicide in Patiala, with a note accusing a Bihar Police officer. The suicide note blamed the Bihar Police SHO for molesting the deceased’s sister, holding him responsible for the tragic death. Police are now investigating the incident after the 47-year-old…

The BJP accused the Congress-led UPA government of succumbing to US pressure and not retaliating after the 2008 Mumbai terror strike. BJP spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia demanded clarification from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi regarding foreign interference. This criticism follows P Chidambaram’s revelation that international powers, including the US, urged India not…

Congress demands an explanation from the Modi government regarding Russia’s decision to supply advanced RD-93MA engines for Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jets. This move, despite India’s appeals and ongoing defence purchases from Moscow, raises concerns as these jets may have been used against India. The deal proceeds despite EAM Jaishankar’s interventions….

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a three-month nationwide campaign to return Rs 1.84 lakh crore in unclaimed financial assets. These substantial funds, held across banks, RBI, and other institutions, rightfully belong to individuals and families, not the government. The initiative focuses on raising awareness, providing access via RBI’s UDGAM portal,…

Bengal houses the highest number of foreign prisoners in India, with 2,508 inmates, primarily Bangladeshis detained for illegal entry. These foreigners constitute 9% of the state’s total prison population, contributing to severe overcrowding at 120% occupancy. Low deportation rates and a large shared border exacerbate the issue, with many being…

PM Modi welcomed President Trump’s leadership on the Gaza peace plan after Hamas agreed to release hostages, calling it “decisive progress.” This endorsement is crucial for mending strained India-US ties, which saw recent positive developments like resumed trade talks. Future meetings between the leaders remain uncertain, contingent on trade progress…

The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a Meerut man, Sajid Chaudhary, accused of sharing a “Pakistan zindabad” post. The court observed that merely supporting another country does not constitute endangering India’s sovereignty under BNS section 152, though it might fall under promoting enmity. Sajid was charged under BNS section…