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The award-winning Kannada author shares insights on storytelling, and his journey from IT professional to full-time writer. His works, including the groundbreaking LGBTQ+ novel ‘Mohanaswamy’ and historical fiction ‘Tejo Tungabhadra’, have sold over 100,000 copies and earned multiple literary awards while challenging social taboos …

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections. The list includes candidates for 10 constituencies. The announcement comes after a tumultuous year for the party, with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal facing arrest and subsequent release on bail in connection with…

BJP leader Amit Malviya questioned the timing of a US report alleging bribes by the Adani Group, suggesting political motivations. Malviya pointed fingers at opposition parties, claiming they were in power in the states where the alleged bribes occurred. Congress, meanwhile, renewed calls for a parliamentary probe into the Adani…

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Gautam Adani with bribery and fraud, alleging he concealed information about his company’s solar energy project in India. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh views this as validation for their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) investigation into the Adani Group’s dealings….

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘one tree for my mother’ initiative went global as he joined Guyana’s President, Irfaan Ali, in planting a sapling in Georgetown. …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Dominica’s highest honor, the “Dominica Award of Honour,” for his support during the COVID-19 pandemic and his commitment to strengthening India-Dominica ties. The award was presented by Dominica’s President, Sylvanie Burton, during the India-CARICOM Summit in Guyana. …

Exit polls were released after the Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections. Most polls suggest NDA has an advantage in both states. In Maharashtra, six out of ten polls favor NDA. In Jharkhand, three out of seven polls give NDA a clear majority. Counting of votes will take place on November…

India has rejected Canadian media reports linking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the death of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Calling the allegations “ludicrous” and “smear campaigns,” India asserted that such claims damage the already strained relations between the two nations. The denial follows a Canadian news report alleging Indian…

Balasaheb Shinde, a 43-year-old independent candidate contesting from the Beed assembly seat in Maharashtra, tragically passed away during the ongoing state elections. Shinde collapsed at a polling booth and was later pronounced dead at a private medical facility in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He was among 31 candidates vying for the Beed…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first visit to Guyana, expressed India’s commitment to expanding partnerships with Caribbean nations. During his visit, Modi engaged with CARICOM leaders, focusing on strengthening cooperation in various sectors including economy, agriculture, and healthcare. He also highlighted the historical ties between India and Guyana,…

India ranks 26th on Unicef’s list of countries where children face climate change risks. Millions of Indian children may be impacted by extreme flooding and rising temperatures in the coming decades. However, Unicef believes India can overcome these challenges by investing in sustainable infrastructure, education, healthcare, and digital access, ensuring…

The CBI has filed an FIR in the alleged Maharashtra Bitcoin scam, booking Amit Bhardwaj, Ajay Bhardwaj, and four others for allegedly collecting 80,000 Bitcoins, valued at Rs 6,606 crore, and diverting the funds through overseas firms. This action follows ED searches at the premises of Gaurav Mehta in connection…