Category: India News

Geared by its leadership of the G20 summit held in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil to reaffirm their commitments to strengthening bilateral ties and global cooperation.  Emphasized during the meeting were areas of extreme strategic importance like economic growth, climate change, digital transformation, and…

Nov 18, 2024 – The Congress party has called for the resignation of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, accusing him of failing to manage the ongoing crisis in Manipur. The demand comes as the northeastern state continues to experience turmoil, with escalating violence and a deteriorating law-and-order situation.  The party alleges that the central government,…

Central government employees in India have raised demands for ‘permanent Work From Home’ and ‘staggered office hours,’ based on the purported “improved productivity and work-life balance” employees experienced through the COVID-19 pandemic when many departments adopted these strategies to minimize infection risks. The forum of central government employees has highlighted how accessible WFH is because…

Anmol Bishnoi, the close associate of the Bishnoi crime cartel and blood brother of the infamous gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, has been arrested in California by U.S. authorities. This arrest was such a great leap during Indian law enforcement’s fight against gangster networks operating outside the precincts of India. Anmol Bishnoi is linked with numerous other…

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) developed Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on Monday in light of the deteriorating air quality across Delhi-NCR.  This is an emergency measure to keep the rising pollution levels under control. AQI is now jamming into the ‘severe plus’ category across the region. Current Air…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to discuss the recent clashes in Manipur.  The minister directed the intensification of the efforts to establish peace and talks, which are expected to stabilize the situation.  Prominent Ministry of Home Affairs officials, including Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla, attended the meeting and…

Modi recently praised the movie The Sabarmati Report for shining a light on the 2002 Godhra train incident and revealing the actual facts behind the tragedy.  Modi said that the movie provides insight into the lesser-known aspects of the incident, thus putting to rest the long-held incorrect ideas related to it.  The Prime Minister stated…

The occurrence of yet another violent incident in the conflict-stricken state, which has been engulfed in ethnic violence for several months, is a significant catalyst behind widespread protests in the Imphal Valley following the recovery of bodies in the Jiribam district of Manipur.  The authorities have suspended internet services in many places to forestall the…

In one of his recent speeches, Prime Minister Narendra Modi set out an ambitious plan to convert India into a developed nation by 2047. This target, which corresponds to the centenary of India’s independence, aims to foster growth, comprehensive reforms, and the country’s further competitive standing in the global arena. Impact Pillars Prime Minister Modi…

A fire broke out on November 14 in a hospital in Jhansi. Hospital authorities evacuated patients in panic. Investigation continues into the cause of the fire, but some initial preliminary reports suggested it might have started due to an electrical short circuit.  Despite the firer’s best efforts, five lives were unfortunately lost due to the…