A City Shattered — July 11, 2006 On the evening of July 11, 2006, Mumbai’s lifeline — its suburban railway network — became the target of one of India’s deadliest terror attacks. Within just 11 minutes, seven synchronized bomb blasts ripped through first-class compartments of the Western Railway trains during rush hour. The carnage was catastrophic: 189…
Brothers Reunited, Maharashtra Awaits After decades of estrangement, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray — once political allies, later ideological rivals — have come together in a public display of reconciliation. Their reunion has stirred a mixture of nostalgia, hope, and political curiosity across Maharashtra. In an exclusive interview with Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece,…
RMRC Bhubaneswar: At the Forefront of Medical Innovation The Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) in Bhubaneswar, a leading institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has long been a hub for tropical disease research and public health solutions. In its latest breakthrough, RMRC has developed a next-generation malaria vaccine — a development hailed…
A Strategic Visit with Political Undertones Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Motihari in Bihar’s East Champaran district is more than just an inauguration of development projects — it is a strategic move loaded with electoral significance. Launching infrastructure schemes worth over ₹7,200 crore, PM Modi’s tour comes at a crucial time, just months ahead…
In response to the dynamic growth and increasing complexity of India’s mutual fund ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a comprehensive consultation paper proposing a series of regulatory changes. The paper, aimed at improving scheme flexibility and maintaining strategy consistency, also seeks industry and public feedback by August 8. These proposals come…
Following a devastating terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir in April, India launched Operation Sindoor, a targeted military operation striking terrorist infrastructure deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The escalation triggered a series of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, culminating in an intense aerial and artillery exchange that lasted several days. A ceasefire was…
IRRPL Set to Complete Delivery of 6.01 Lakh Rifles by 2030 · Indigenisation Gains Momentum at Amethi Plant · Modern AK-203 to Replace INSAS as Frontline Weapon · Strategic Indo-Russian Partnership Eyes Global Market In a significant stride for India’s defence manufacturing, Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL), the joint venture behind the production of the AK-203 assault rifles,…
When One Door Closed, She Built Another At just 20 years old, Rithuparna KS from Bengaluru has become a symbol of resilience and reinvention. Once disheartened by failing to secure a seat in NEET—the gateway to her dream of becoming a doctor—she did not allow disappointment to define her path. Instead, she rerouted her ambition…
Arrest Sparks Political Uproar in Chhattisgarh Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday in connection with a high-profile money laundering case linked to an alleged ₹2,100 crore liquor scam. The arrest, carried out amid tight security, triggered immediate chaos in the state Assembly,…
Decade-Long Allegations Resurface Robert Vadra, the brother-in-law of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, is once again at the center of controversy following the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) decision to file its first-ever chargesheet against him in a money laundering case. The case pertains to an alleged fraudulent land deal in Gurugram, Haryana, dating back to 2008. With this…
