Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has firmly dismissed speculation about rekindling ties with his former ally, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD). Speaking in Muzaffarpur during his state-wide Pragati Yatra, Kumar said he had forged alliances with the opposition party “by mistake” and criticized its past performance while in power. “Did those who were in power […]
Month: January 2025
With just days to go before the grand Maha Kumbh Mela begins in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, a fresh controversy has emerged. Some local Muslims have claimed that the land where this iconic spiritual gathering is set to take place belongs to the Waqf board. They allege that 54 bighas of the land, including areas designated […]
In a welcome relief for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked Stage III restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality shows signs of improvement. Favorable weather conditions, including better wind speeds, have been key factors in reducing pollution levels, according to […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Delhi’s first high-speed Namo Bharat train service, opening a 13-kilometer stretch of the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut corridor between Sahibabad and New Ashok Nagar. Built at a cost of Rs 4,600 crore, the project is set to revolutionize regional travel, reducing the commute between Delhi and Meerut to under 40 minutes.
In light of a surge in respiratory illnesses in China, including Covid-like human metapneumovirus (HMPV), the Indian government has reassured citizens that the country is well-prepared to handle any potential impact. During a Joint Monitoring Group (JMG) meeting on January 4, 2025, chaired by the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), experts from WHO, ICMR, […]
The shocking murder of 32-year-old journalist Mukesh Chandrakar in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district has unveiled a grim tale of family disputes, alleged corruption, and political connections. Mukesh’s body was discovered on Friday in a septic tank at a property linked to one of the accused, sparking outrage and demands for justice. The Chhattisgarh police have arrested […]
In a revealing conversation, Sunita Ahuja, wife of Bollywood actor Govinda, shared candid details about their 37-year-long marriage, highlighting both the quirks and complexities of their relationship. Speaking to Hindi Rush, Sunita reminisced about their early days, describing herself as a tomboy with short hair and a love for shorts—traits Govinda initially teased her
In a candid lunch-time interview with Star Sports during Day 2 of the Sydney Test, Rohit Sharma dismissed any speculation about his retirement. The Indian skipper clarified that his recent decision to sit out of the Sydney Test was purely based on his current form and not an indication of stepping away from the game. […]
Unlike the farm agitation of 2020-21, which saw the Modi government engaging directly with farmer unions and ultimately repealing the controversial three farm laws, the government’s current approach to farmers protesting for a Minimum Support Price (MSP) law seems more reserved. This shift reflects a cautious recalibration of strategy, with Union Agriculture Minister
India’s captaincy future has come under the spotlight following Rohit Sharma’s decision to skip the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney, raising questions about his future in the longest format. With Rohit struggling for runs in the series and uncertainty surrounding his Test career, there are reports suggesting that he might be sidelined from captaining
