On the 16th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, Indian PM Narendra Modi warned terror groups about India’s relentless stance against terrorism. The attacks killed 166 and injured more than 300, and are a dark reminder of global terrorism. Modi pointed out that a pledge was made to never allow such dastardly acts in…
The district of Etah in Uttar Pradesh has been rocked by a surge in tensions following the violent clashes that erupted over the property of the Waqf Board. This property is being administered by the Uttar Pradesh State Waqf Board. Local reports have surfaced, pointing to even community groups fighting for control over it. In…
The political stage in Maharashtra is abuzz; Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has flown to Delhi amidst speculation on the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) candidate for Chief Minister. This comes hot on the heels of the recent assembly elections in which Mahayuti (the BJP-Shiv Sena coalition) achieved below-par performance, which has triggered congratulations concerning a…
The IPL 2025 mega auction was concluded, with surprises, records, and fierce bidding wars. The limelight was on a 13-year-old Vaibhav, who made history by becoming the youngest crorepati in the IPL auction. While senior bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar were auctioned as the most expensive players, the auction underlined the demand for experienced…
December 3, 2023 – The death toll from the tragic fire at Maharani Laxmibai Medical College in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, shortens to 17, as the tiny lives of two infants rescued from the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were claimed after serious injuries. The devastating fire, which occurred on November 21, had already led to…
Violence broke out in Sambhal Jama Masjid amid a survey ordered by a local court in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. Three lives were lost, and the situation turned violent in the area. The authorities responded by shutting down internet services across Sambhal Tehsil for 24 hours and asking schools to remain closed. The Background of…
Doubts over the tournament’s venue and India’s participation have increased, prompting the PCB to seek formal clarification from the ICC on India’s refusal to play in Pakistan. This refusal deepened long-standing political and cricketing animosities between them. The PCB has said it has had no reports of any meetings with the BCCI regarding the tournament….
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde escalated his criticism against Uddhav Thackeray, accusing the latter of poor governance during the past administration. Shinde accused Thackeray of being aloof about people’s issues when he said, “You cannot run the government from your house or Facebook Live.” This statement shows the persisting rivalry between the two leaders since…
The Maharashtrian Assembly elections 2024, under the Mahayuti coalition led by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), achieved an unparalleled victory in the history of the Maharashtra state, which is a political history indeed. The resounding wins in the constituencies—labeled as proofs of the government’s commitment to development and of the people’s trust in leadership by…
In a scathing critique, the Delhi High Court mentioned that administration in the national capital has completely collapsed. Illegal constructions encroaching on public spaces and poor waste management only illustrate that point. The unfortunate political leaders instead seem too busy “selling slogans” to jag the pulse of infrastructure problems besetting the city. Hearing a public…
