India

Sep 09 2025

West Bengal: Controversy at Chanchal College, BJP Levels Serious Allegations Against TMCP Leader

A major controversy has erupted at Chanchal College in Malda district, West Bengal. The BJP has alleged that a student leader from the Trinamool Congress Student Congress (TMCP) attempted to burn pictures of Rabindranath Tagore, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah within the college campus. Accor...

Sep 09 2025

Bihar: Increase in Honorarium for Anganwadi Workers and Helpers, Nitish Kumar Announces

The Bihar government has announced an increase in the honorarium for Anganwadi workers and helpers. The honorarium for Anganwadi workers has been raised from ₹7,000 to ₹9,000, while that for Anganwadi helpers has been increased from ₹4,000 to ₹4,500. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that workers and helpers ...

Sep 09 2025

Arvind Kejriwal Attacks Central Government in Gujarat Rally, Says – Impose 75% Import Duty on USA

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal challenged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a firm stance against America’s trade policies. Addressing a rally in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, Kejriwal said that if the US imposes a 50% duty on Indian exports, India should respond by levying a 75% duty on imports from...

Sep 09 2025

India's Vice President Polls Underway: CP Radhakrishnan Emerges Strong Favorite

Today, Indian lawmakers are casting their ballots in the high-stakes Vice Presidential election, held due to the abrupt resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar earlier this year. Voting began at 10 AM in Parliament, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast as the first voter. The secret ballots will be counted from 6 PM, with re...

Sep 09 2025

Canine Heroes: Stray Dogs Help Lucknow Cops Nab Notorious Auto Lifters

In a twist that reads like fiction, a pack of stray dogs played a key role in helping Lucknow police finally crack a year-long motorcycle theft ring from Sitapur. The gang had been outmaneuvering officers for months, until unexpectedly, these local four-legged residents brought them to justice. It all began during rou...

Sep 08 2025

Shashi Tharoor Slams Trump’s Remarks, Citing Insults and Tariff Burden

Shashi Tharoor criticizes Trump’s claims of friendship, recalling tariffs and past strains in India-U.S. ties. Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently spoke about maintaining friendly relations with India, but Congress MP Shashi Tharoor sharply countered his statement. Tharoor remarked that the insults and t...

Sep 08 2025

Special Privileges of India’s Vice President: From Salary to Travel Allowances

The Vice President of India holds the second-highest constitutional position in the country and is entitled to several special privileges. As the Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, the Vice President receives a salary and allowances befitting the dignity of the office. Along with a fixed monthly salary, the Vice President i...

Sep 08 2025

India Mourns Loss of Veteran Editor Sankarshan Thakur, a Grounded Voice

The world of Indian journalism has lost a resonant voice. The Telegraph's senior editor and eminent political analyst Sankar Thakur died on September 8 after a prolonged illness at the age of 63. His death has shocked the journalism world deeply. Thakur was known for his fearless, ground reporting and sensitive writin...

Sep 08 2025

Why Ancient Himalayan Homes Outlive Flash Floods: Lessons in Resilience from the Mountains

Amid this year’s devastating monsoon flash floods in Himachal Pradesh, a striking contrast emerged: while modern concrete homes were swept away, traditional Kathkuni houses built with layered stone and timber stood firm. These enduring structures, found across the region, embody generational wisdom that modern ar...

Sep 08 2025

PNB Scam: India Assures Belgium on Mehul Choksi Detention, Extradition Safeguards Outlined

India has given a formal assurance to Belgium about proper behaviour and custody conditions towards Mehul Choksi. Choksi is currently a businessman involved in the Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, which was in the news. This assurance is part of the legal process of extradition of India, so that they can face a lawsuit...