In a startling revelation, it has come to light that over the past year, approximately 100 Indians have been recruited by the Russian Army at its Moscow recruitment center. An official from the Russian Ministry of Defense, speaking on condition of anonymity, disclosed to The Hindu that these recruits were enlisted as “army security helpers” […]
In a shocking incident near Chennai, a transgender woman fell victim to a brutal assault after being mistaken for a child kidnapper by a gang of men. The incident occurred in Pammal, where the victim was allegedly stripped half-naked, tied to a pole, and mercilessly beaten by the assailants. The victim, employed at an IT […]
In the quiet lanes of J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru, resides a woman whose life story reads like a captivating movie script. At 72 years old, Dr. Prema Dhanraj, recently honored with the Padma Shri award, has transformed her personal tragedy into a mission of hope and healing for burn survivors who have lost all hope. Dr. […]
The Recognition of a Socialist Icon and the BJP’s History with Backward Classes’ Quota [Updated with corrections. Author: Frank Krishner] The Indian government has decided to confer the prestigious Bharat Ratna on the late socialist leader and former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur. This announcement, made a day ahead of Thakur’s birth centenary, is seen […]
In an unexpected turn of events, the Lok Sabha Speaker took a firm action against ‘disruptive behavior’, suspending 14 Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) for the rest of the Winter Session. The suspension followed their reported “utter disregard for the chair’s directions.” This action increased the instability in Parliament, with the opposition seeking explanations about […]
New Delhi: December 13, 2023: Chaos broke out in the Lok Sabha when two men breached security and jumped into the house during the proceedings. Simultaneously, protesters outside the Parliament raised their voices in demand of justice for Manipur while starting multicolored smoke canisters. The incident raised concerns about the security of the parliamentary premises. Inside […]
13 November 2023: Streets and homes across India were bathed in a warm glow on Sunday night as millions of people celebrated Diwali, the national festival of lights. The festivities reached new heights in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where a record-breaking 2.2 million earthen oil lamps adorned the landscape, setting a Guinness World […]
If you are unduly worried about those two thousand rupee notes stashed away, don’t panic. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has extended the deadline for exchange and deposit of ₹2,000 bank notes by 7th of October. You would still be able to exchange notes because the amount on them is legal currency even after the […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Indian government introduced a Constitutional Amendment Bill on September 19, aimed at reserving one-third of seats in the Lok Sabha (the lower house of Parliament) and State Assemblies for women. This significant development comes after 27 years of discussions and debates among political parties, as they struggled to reach a […]
New Delhi: September 10, 2023: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has issued a crucial advisory to safeguard public health by warning against the sale and distribution of falsified versions of two important medications, Defitelio and Adcetris, following alerts issued by the World Health Organization (WHO). In an advisory released on September 5, the […]
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Detained by CID in Early Morning Raid September 9, 2023 Nandyala, Andhra Pradesh Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu found himself behind bars on Saturday morning following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on allegations of corruption. The arrest took place […]
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) campus in Bengaluru was the scene of a notable incident as security personnel prevented civil rights activist Teesta Setalvad from entering the premises to deliver a talk on Wednesday (16th August) evening. Setalvad, who was scheduled to speak on the topic of “Communal Harmony and Justice,” was invited by […]