Mamata Banerjee’s Party Renews Demand to Rename State, Awaits Centre’s Nod The debate over renaming West Bengal to ‘Bangla’ has resurfaced as Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Ritabrata Banerjee raised the issue in Rajya Sabha on February 4. The West Bengal Assembly had already passed a resolution for the name change in July 2018, but the […]
Why IndiGo is Leasing Widebody Aircraft Before Its Own A350s Arrive In a surprising move, IndiGo has confirmed a wet-lease agreement with Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways to bring Boeing 787 Dreamliners into its fleet. This marks a strategic shift for the airline, which is adding widebody planes well ahead of the delivery of […]
Were Indians Really Handcuffed and Chained? Here’s What We Know A US military aircraft carrying 104 Indians, including women and children, landed in Amritsar, bringing back individuals deported for illegal immigration. Reports and social media posts claimed that the deportees were subjected to handcuffs and leg chains throughout the journey, sparking outrage and political
Voters Favor Arvind Kejriwal for CM, But Final Results Still Awaited The much-anticipated Delhi Assembly Elections 2025 concluded today, with voting wrapping up at 5 PM, though an extra hour was given to those still in line. With all 70 seats in contention, the national capital saw a triangular contest between the Aam Aadmi Party […]
A video of train passengers allegedly trying to steal bedsheets and blankets from an Indian Railways coach has gone viral, sparking criticism on social media. The 30-second clip, originally shared by an Instagram user named Patna Edits, shows railway staff inspecting the luggage of a group of passengers and uncovering the missing linens. In the […]
In a historic first, Rashtrapati Bhavan—the official residence of India’s President—will host a wedding on February 12, 2025. CRPF officer Poonam Gupta, currently serving as a PSO (Personal Security Officer) at the President’s House, has been granted special permission by President Droupadi Murmu to tie the knot at this iconic venue. The decision is a […]
A new study by Japanese researchers challenges the long-held belief that crop burning in Punjab and Haryana is the main culprit behind Delhi-NCR’s hazardous air pollution. According to findings from the Aakash Project, led by the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature (RIHN) in Kyoto, local pollution sources play a much bigger role in Delhi’s […]
A devastating car bomb explosion rocked the outskirts of the northern Syrian city of Manbij on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 19 people, the majority of whom were women. The attack left over a dozen people wounded, including several women in critical condition, according to hospital workers. The blast occurred near a vehicle […]
Shein, the popular Chinese fast fashion brand, is making its return to India nearly five years after being banned due to data security concerns following the 2020 border tensions between India and China. In a significant move, Reliance Retail has partnered with Shein to launch a new fashion app in India, offering a fresh lineup […]
In a high-stakes diplomatic move, US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have reached an agreement to pause tariffs for one month while both nations engage in high-level negotiations. As part of the deal, Mexico will deploy 10,000 troops to its northern border to curb fentanyl trafficking and illegal migration into the United […]
