Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a prominent Canadian pro-Khalistani separatist leader, has filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, and others. The civil suit, filed in a US federal court, accuses India of orchestrating an assassination attempt on Pannun, which was reportedly foiled by US authorities in 2023. The legal action…
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, made several significant decisions on Wednesday, ranging from the concept of simultaneous elections to advancements in India’s space ambitions. These decisions, announced through a series of tweets by the Prime Minister, aim to make India’s democratic processes more participatory and bolster the country’s space exploration capabilities….
A recent report has revealed a troubling trend in India: the rate of student suicides is growing at an alarming pace, outstripping both the national population growth rate and overall suicide trends. The report, titled “Student Suicides: An Epidemic Sweeping India,” was released at the Annual IC3 Conference and Expo 2024 and draws on data…
Massive Recruitment Drive Initiated The Odisha government is gearing up to fill 92,203 vacant positions across various departments, according to reports released on Tuesday. This move comes as part of the state’s action plan to address the significant number of unfilled government jobs. The recruitment process has already commenced, with the government instructing various departments…
Unopposed Victory Marks New Role for BJP Leader Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mamata Mohanta has been elected uncontested to the Rajya Sabha from Odisha. Her election follows the submission of her nomination papers on August 21, a process supported by key party figures including Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Odisha BJP in-charge Vijaypal Singh…
In a recent phone call, U.S. President Joe Biden commended Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his proactive efforts to promote peace in Ukraine. The conversation, which occurred after Modi’s visit to Kyiv on August 23, spotlighted India’s diplomatic balancing act amid global tensions. Biden praised Modi’s “message of peace and ongoing humanitarian support” for…
In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Tuesday granted conditional bail to Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha, who had been in custody since March 15 in connection with the Delhi excise policy case. The daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao, Kavitha was arrested first by the Enforcement Directorate (ED)…
A Shift in Evaluation The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has put forth a significant proposal to revamp the evaluation system for Class 12 board exams in India. This new model suggests that students’ performance from Classes 9, 10, and 11 should be factored into their final Class 12 results. The move…
A 35-foot-tall statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi just eight months ago, suddenly collapsed on Monday at the historic Rajkot Fort in Maharashtra’s Sindhudurg district. The statue, depicting the revered Maratha king in an attacking pose with a sword held high, broke into several pieces, raising questions about the quality…
Kolkata, a city known for its vibrant culture and history, is on high alert as a massive protest march, “Nabanna Abhijan,” looms over the horizon. With over 6,000 police officers deployed and a three-layer security apparatus in place, the city has turned into a fortress. The protest, organized by a controversial group, has raised concerns…
