Category: India News

The Vice President expressed profound concern at the ongoing distress of farmers in India, marking it as one of the major existential threats to India’s march towards development.  Speaking at the 100th celebration of the Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, or CIRCOT, in Mumbai, Dhankhar mentioned the paradox of farmers’ struggles persisting despite…

Reportedly, on December 3, 2024, President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol, in an unprecedented move, announced martial law, citing the increase in tensions on political fronts and what he referred to as “anti-state activities” led by opposition forces.  The announcement of martial law in a televised address has raised considerable controversy and deliberation over…

Bangladesh summoned Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma after the incident involving ISKCON monk Chinmoy Das at the Agartala Consulate. Das’ arrest in Bangladesh is alleged to have made inflammatory comments, causing protests outside the consulate. This has aggravated a diplomatic holy series between the two countries. The Incident and Arrest In Sylhet, Bangladesh, ISKCON monk…

Lucknow: To prepare for the grand Mahakumbh in 2025, Uttar Pradesh is ready to usher in enhancements in transportation services, beginning on December 15, 2024, with online vehicle bookings and the introduction of “pink taxis.”  The aim is to allow easy travel for the millions of pilgrims and tourists who will visit Prayagraj for the…

Cyclone Fengal made landfall on December 2, causing converging rains across Tamil Nadu. In some places, districts such as Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram bore the brunt of the wrath.  The torrential rains resulted in widespread inundation and paralysis of all forms of transport, including public buses; roads turned into rivers, and water entered houses, causing immense…

In an important political development, Devendra Fadnavis is likely, once again, to be assigned the post of Chief Minister of Maharashtra. This has come to light after the resignation of Eknath Shinde due to some turbulence in the ruling coalition. The BJP’s StandThe BJP has decided to put its weight behind Fadnavis, citing his administrative…

In a big operation, Telangana police gunned down seven Maoists in an intense encounter in Mulugu district’s forest region near the Chhattisgarh border. This is reportedly one of the biggest counter-insurgency operations in recent years, underlining the government’s ongoing work in culling Maoist activities in the region. The operation was conducted in December 1 by…

On Friday, during a padayatra in Kirari, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal complained of facing his third attack in just over a month now. A liquid said to be water, was flung at him while addressing the gathering as part of his ongoing campaign.  The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader, who identified it as “an…

A huge fire broke out Friday night within the parking area of the Varanasi Cantt Railway Station, reducing more than 200 vehicles, including cars and bikes, into ashes. The fire caused panic among passengers and locals, creating the scene of black smoke in the area. The preliminary investigation hints that it seems to have been…

Kolkata hospital reportedly refuses to treat Bangladeshi patients amidst heightened tensions between India and Bangladesh. Meanwhile, three Hindu temples in Chattogram, Bangladesh, have reportedly been vandalized, causing serious concerns for communal harmony and safety in the region. Kolkata Hospital Incident The private hospital in Kolkata is reported to have issued an order against treating Bangladeshi…