On Tuesday, India condemned the arrest of Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, a prominent Hindu priest and leader of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in Bangladesh, calling for the protection of religious minorities in the country. Chandan Kumar Dhar, also known as Chinmoy Krishna Das, was arrested on Monday afternoon at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. A Dh

A major legal battle is unfolding as Gautam Adani, the Indian business magnate, and several of his associates face a $265 million bribery charge in the United States. This indictment, which also implicates his nephew Sagar Adani and executives from an Indian renewable-energy company, is raising significant questions about the extraterritorial application of US laws, especially since those involved do not reside in the US. Prominent Indian-American attorney Ravi Batra highlighted the

A royal clash erupted at the Udaipur Palace on Monday evening, stemming from a long-standing dispute within the Mewar royal family regarding the management of royal palaces and temples. The conflict escalated when Vishvraj Singh, the newly crowned Maharana of Mewar, was denied entry into the palace by the trust managed by his uncle, Shreeji Arvind Singh Mewar, and cousin, Dr. Lakshya Raj Singh. This denial led to a confrontation, resulting in three injuries and heightened security at the pala

The Indian government has announced the launch of PAN 2.0 under its flagship Digital India programme. This initiative by the Income Tax Department aims to re-engineer taxpayer registration services, introducing modernized, technology-driven processes to enhance the digital experience for taxpayers. What is PAN 2.0? PAN 2.0 is an upgraded version of the current PAN/TAN system, consolidating core and non-core activities and integrating PAN validation services. The initiati

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), shared in a recent interview on Raj Shamani's podcast 'Figuring Out' that he left India in 2010 due to life-threatening pressure from underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, not legal troubles. Modi explained that Dawood threatened him after he refused to support match-fixing. The underworld figure allegedly wanted to manipulate matches, but Modi maintained a strict anti-corruption stance. Modi revealed that he received

On Sunday, fierce fighting continued between Israel and Hezbollah, with Israel striking Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut. In retaliation, Hezbollah launched one of its largest attacks in months, firing around 250 rockets into Israel, wounding at least seven people. Israeli air defenses intercepted some of the rockets, but others caused damage to houses, including in the Tel Aviv area. Hezbollah also claimed responsibility for launching a swarm of attack drones targeti

In defiance of a curfew imposed in Manipur due to ongoing violence, members of various civil society organizations gathered for a rally in Imphal West on Tuesday to protest against the reimposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in parts of the northeastern state. The rally, which was organized by groups like the All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, began in the Kwakeithel area and covered about 3.5 kilometers before it

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering a visit to India in 2024, diplomatic sources revealed on Tuesday. While no official dates or details have been confirmed, the visit is being discussed following an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their talks in Moscow in July. The potential visit underscores the growing diplomatic ties between India and Russia, reflecting the importance of strengthening bilateral relations. Although the specifics of the trip

More than 100 passengers of an Air India flight, scheduled to fly from Phuket to New Delhi on November 16, have been stranded for over 80 hours due to ongoing technical issues. According to multiple social media posts from passengers, the flight was initially delayed by six hours due to a technical fault. After waiting for hours, passengers were told to board the plane, only to be deboarded an hour later when the flight was canceled. The airline allegedly prepped the same plane for

In a significant breakthrough in a ₹100 crore cyber fraud case, Delhi police have arrested a Chinese national, Fang Chenjin, who was allegedly involved in orchestrating fraudulent online stock trading scams. The fraud was carried out through WhatsApp groups, where the accused lured victims into fake stock market training sessions and convinced them to invest large sums of money, only for the funds to be diverted to multiple bank accounts under his control. The case came to light a

The appointment of BR Naidu as the chairman of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board has ushered in a series of transformative reforms aimed at addressing challenges left behind by the previous YCP government’s board. As the new board takes full effect, the changes introduced by BR Naidu and his team are expected to streamline operations and ensure that the Tirumala shrine continues to uphold its sanctity and efficiency. One of the most significant reforms is the comp

Apple has officially phased out one of its long-standing accessories—the 3.5mm Lightning to Headphone Jack Adapter—by listing it as “sold out” on its online stores in the US and most other countries. This move signals the end of an era for users who relied on the adapter to connect their wired headphones to newer iPhones that lack the traditional headphone jack. The adapter, which was introduced in 2016 after Apple removed the 3.5mm headphone port from the iP

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy: What It Means for Travelers Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the U.S., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite financial challenges, the airline assures travelers that operations, ticket sales, and loyalty programs will continue as usual throughout the restructuring process. Travel Impact Spirit has stated that there will be no disruptions to existing bookings,

The Supreme Court of India today expressed grave concern over the alarming pollution levels blanketing northern India, as Punjab reported the highest number of farm fires this season, with nearly 1,000 fires detected in just one day. This came on the same day that the court scrutinized Delhi's air pollution, which had reached unprecedented levels. Hiren Jethva, an aerosol remote sensing scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, pointed out that the data collected betw

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has officially taken over the investigation of three significant cases linked to the recent wave of violence in Manipur, following an order from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). This decision comes in response to the escalating violence and disorder in the state, which has led to fatalities and heightened tensions between the Kuki-Zo-Hmar and Meitei communities. The cases now under NIA's jurisdiction include: A gun bat

On November 18, 2024, Telangana's Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar unveiled a groundbreaking electric vehicle (EV) policy designed to significantly reduce air pollution and promote cleaner transportation across the state. The policy includes an array of incentives aimed at encouraging both individuals and businesses to transition to electric vehicles. Key features of the policy include a 100% tax exemption on all types of EVs, such as two-wheelers, four-wheelers, and commerci

FRISCO, Texas — A troubling series of daylight jewelry thefts has emerged in Frisco and other parts of Texas, with elderly South Asian immigrants as the primary victims. The thieves employ sophisticated misdirection tactics, deceiving their targets and making off with valuable gold jewelry from their necks and wrists in seconds. The Thefts: Quick and Calculated Recent reports highlight several incidents where thieves approached unsuspecting elderly

Jakson Green, a leader in energy transition, has successfully synthesized methanol from carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions at NTPC’s Vindhyachal Thermal Power Plant, marking the first-ever instance of such a process in the world. The innovation captures CO2 directly from the plant's flue gases and converts it into methanol, a cleaner alternative fuel. This process could significantly impact industries like power generation and transportation by providing a more sustainable fuel option.

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a show-cause notice to Reliance Power Ltd. for allegedly submitting a fake bank guarantee in a recent tender bid. The bid, submitted by Reliance NU BESS, a subsidiary of Reliance Power, was for the establishment of a 1,000 MW/2,000 MWh energy storage system. SECI’s investigation revealed that the bank guarantee, purportedly issued by FirstRand Bank’s Manila branch, was fraudulent, as no such branch

Delhi is grappling with thick smog, pushing the city's air quality index (AQI) into the 'Severe' category. In response, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage III of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), effective from 8 am tomorrow. This stage is triggered when AQI exceeds 401, with several stringent measures aimed at mitigating the pollution crisis. Under GRAP Stage III, non-essential construction and demolition work will be banned, and