In its report, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Rural Development said the suspension of funds to West Bengal under MGNREGS and other schemes has led to “severe consequences”, including a sharp increase in distress migration and disruptions in rural development initiatives. | Photo Credit: The Hindu The Congress on Thursday (March 13, 2025) highlighted the … Read more
A speeding car hit four people in the Rajpur Road area in Dehradun on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) night, killing them on the spot. Senior Superintendent of Police, Dehradun, Ajay Singh, said that the driver fled from the spot along with the car after the incident. Mr. Singh said that the incident took place near … Read more
Image used for representational purpose. | Photo Credit: PTI Security forces have arrested two terror associates in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Thursday (March 13, 2025). Based on specific intelligence input, a search operation was launched by security forces at Gandbal-Hajin Road in the north Kashmir district on Wednesday, the officials said. … Read more
The Shahi Jama Masjid was covered in tarpaulin as prevention against possible holi colour ahead of the celebration, in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, on March 12, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Janata Dal (United) leader Abhishek Jha on Thursday (March 13, 2025) criticized the directive to cover mosques during Holi, calling it an “unfortunate” move that … Read more
Starlink. File | Photo Credit: Reuters With both Airtel and Jio announcing partnerships with Starlink, the Congress on Thursday (March 13, 2025) alleged that these have been orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi “to buy goodwill” with U.S. President Donald Trump through Starlink’s owner Elon Musk. The Opposition party also said many questions remain and … Read more
In this image made available from Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations on March 12, 2025, Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi addresses an event organised at UN HQ on sidelines of the 69th session of Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). | Photo Credit: PTI India has voiced … Read more
A Lithuanian national Aleksej Besciokov, wanted by the USA, arrested in a coordinated operation between the CBI and Kerala Police. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian authorities arrested at Washington’s request a cryptocurrency exchange administrator accused of money laundering conspiracy and violating sanctions, India’s top crime fighting bureau said on Wednesday (March 12, 2025). The United … Read more
A file picture of women rallying against increasing rape cases. | Photo Credit: The Hindu A British woman was allegedly gang-raped by two men at a hotel in Delhi’s Mahipalpur area. Both men were arrested, an official said on Thursday (March 13, 2025). The British national was befriended by one of the accused on a social … Read more
Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat. File | Photo Credit: PTI Wrestler-turned-politician Vinesh Phogat, who led a protest against former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in 2023, expressed dismay on Wednesday (March 13, 2025) over the Sports Ministry revoking the suspension of the wrestling body. “I am standing here with pride and sadness at the same time. … Read more
Ukrainian serviceman of the Khartia brigade fires towards Russian positions in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine, on March 12. | Photo Credit: AP The Russia-Ukraine war continues to significantly impact global geopolitics. And as the war enters its fourth year it is important to understand Indian public opinion on Russia’s actions, which seems to remain complex … Read more