KOLKATA – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a new rehabilitation scheme named ‘Sramashree’ for migrant laborers returning to the state. Under the new scheme, each registered migrant worker who returns will receive a monthly financial aid of ₹5,000 for a period of up to one year, or until they secure new employment…
MANGALURU – A long-standing case of a woman claiming her daughter disappeared in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, has taken a shocking turn with police finding that the complainant, Sujatha Bhatt, never had any children. The revelation has cast a cloud of suspicion over her motives and the very existence of the “missing” daughter. Case Background:Sujatha Bhatt had…
DHAKA – In a significant display of solidarity, the chiefs of Bangladesh’s armed forces actively participated in this year’s Janmashtami celebrations, sending a powerful message of unity and support to the country’s Hindu community. The presence of the top military brass at the religious event is being seen as a move to reassure minorities and…
The decision by the INDIA alliance to field a vice-presidential candidate from Tamil Nadu could potentially provide a significant political lifeline to the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), helping it navigate a brewing political crisis. The move is seen as a direct counter-strategy to the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) nomination of C.P. Radhakrishnan, a Tamilian, as…
HYDERABAD – A joyous Sri Krishna Janmashtami procession in Ramanthapur, Hyderabad, turned into a tragedy on Sunday night when a chariot carrying idols came into contact with a high-tension electric wire. The devastating incident resulted in the electrocution and death of five men, with four others sustaining injuries. The accident occurred late Sunday night in…
NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) has nominated veteran BJP leader C.P. Radhakrishnan from Tamil Nadu as its candidate for the Vice President of India. The decision, made at a Parliamentary Board meeting, marks a significant move for the BJP, which has historically struggled to gain a strong foothold in the southern state. Radhakrishnan,…
KINSHASA, CONGO – Suspected Islamic militants have killed at least 30 people in a series of attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s North Kivu province. According to a Congolese military official, the attacks took place in Bapere village over several days. The Allied Democratic Force (ADF), a rebel group linked to the Islamic State,…
NEW DELHI: In a strongly-worded statement, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has dismissed as baseless the allegations of widespread irregularities in Kerala’s electoral roll, asserting that accusations of ‘vote theft’ are a direct insult to the country’s democratic foundations and Constitution. The ECI’s firm response comes in the wake of a flurry of complaints…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant development for India’s mineral resources, the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has confirmed the discovery of large gold reserves in six districts of Odisha. The initial estimates suggest a potential of up to 20 metric tonnes of gold, with exploration continuing in four other districts. This discovery has been hailed as…
Guwahati: A principal from Assam, Fatehma Khatoon, was arrested by the police after a video of her disrespecting the Indian national flag went viral on social media. The incident occurred at the school where she serves as the principal. In the widely circulated video, Khatoon is seen walking on the national flag and folding it…
