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India’s Food Politics: How Seven Books Expose the Hidden Battles Behind Every Meal
NEW DELHI — In India, a plate of food is never just a meal. It is a statement of identity, a tool of oppression,…
India’s West Bengal Deportations Ignite National Debate Over Border Security and Human Rights
KOLKATA — A series of deportation drives in India’s West Bengal state has triggered a fierce debate over national security, constitutional rights, and the…
Bihar’s Democratic Legacy Reaffirmed: Vice President Radhakrishnan Hails State as ‘Margdarshak’ of India’s Political Evolution
NEW DELHI — In a speech that underscored Bihar’s enduring influence on India’s democratic trajectory, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s deputy, S. Radhakrishnan, designated the…
Modi’s Sydney Rally Exposes Tensions Between Diaspora Diplomacy and Electoral Politics
SYDNEY — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address to a capacity crowd of over 20,000 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has thrust the…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ends 40-Year Diplomatic Drought with Landmark New Zealand Visit
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to New Zealand this week, ending a four-decade absence of high-level…
India’s Opposition INDIA Alliance Teeters on Collapse as Seat-Sharing Disputes and Leadership Crisis Deepen
NEW DELHI — India’s largest opposition coalition, the INDIA alliance, is on the brink of fragmentation just months before the 2026 general elections, as…
Indian Film Trailer Reopens Wounds Over Pellet Gun Use in Kashmir, Drawing Government Defenses and Human Rights Outcry
NEW DELHI — A 90-second trailer for an unnamed Indian film has reignited one of Kashmir’s most painful and polarizing debates: the use of…
Ram Mandir Trust Scandal Puts BJP’s Hindu Nationalist Credibility on Trial
NEW DELHI — The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the body overseeing the construction of Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir, faces mounting allegations of financial…
Karnataka’s AI University Gambit: India’s First Government-Backed Tech Campus Aims to Redefine Education and Industry Ties
BENGALURU — In a move that could reshape India’s technology education landscape, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on Tuesday the creation of the Karnataka…
India’s Midday Meal Program Stripped of Eggs as Political and Cultural Battles Overtake Child Nutrition
NEW DELHI — More than 110 million schoolchildren across India are losing access to eggs in their midday meals, a critical source of protein,…
Supreme Court Demands Action Plan to Curb Minors’ Access to Online Pornography, Citing Public Safety Crisis
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India has declared the unchecked exposure of minors to online pornography an "issue of paramount public importance,"…
Delhi Court Convicts Ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 Riots Murder Case: Forensic Evidence and Political Fallout Shape Landmark Verdict
NEW DELHI — In a landmark ruling that has reignited debates over justice, accountability, and political responsibility in India’s capital, a Delhi court on…
Amar Chitra Katha to Chronicle Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s 86-Year Journey in New Comic, Blending History and National Pride
Mumbai — In a move that merges India’s rich tradition of illustrated storytelling with its modern aerospace ambitions, Amar Chitra Katha, the country’s most…
Supreme Court Freezes Accounts of Parsvnath Developers' Directors, Issues Bailable Warrants in Landmark Real Estate Crackdown
NEW DELHI — In an unprecedented move signaling zero tolerance for financial misconduct in India’s real estate sector, the Supreme Court on Monday ordered…
Delhi Court Convicts Former AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain in 2020 IB Officer’s Murder, Reigniting Debates Over Communal Violence and Judicial Accountability
NEW DELHI — In a landmark verdict with far-reaching implications for India’s judicial response to communal violence, a Delhi court on Monday convicted former…
Kolkata Airport’s Restricted Access to 136-Year-Old Mosque Sparks Political Row Between BJP and TMC
KOLKATA — A contentious dispute has erupted between India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which governs West Bengal, over…
Supreme Court Nullifies 350 Bengal Madrasah Appointments, Denies Wage Arrears in Landmark Ruling
NEW DELHI — In a sweeping rebuke to irregular recruitment practices, the Supreme Court of India has annulled the appointments of 350 madrasah employees…
Supreme Court Upholds Government’s Mining Royalty Formula, Citing Need to Combat Under-Invoicing and Revenue Leakage
NEW DELHI — In a landmark ruling with far-reaching implications for India’s mining sector, the Supreme Court has upheld the central government’s 2021 amendment…
Retired Supreme Court Judge to Mediate ₹1 Lakh Crore Kalyani Family Dispute as Bombay High Court Halts Proceedings
MUMBAI — In a move that could reshape the future of one of India’s most prominent industrial dynasties, a retired Supreme Court judge has…
Forced Land Acquisition in Undavalli Reignites Amaravati Development Controversy as Farmers Allege Betrayal and Heavy-Handed Tactics
AMARAVATI, Andhra Pradesh — The Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority (APCRDA) has forcibly acquired 2.72 acres of land from farmers in Undavalli village,…
Supreme Court Rejects Telangana’s Plea Against Polavaram Project, Orders Defects to Be Rectified
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a petition filed by the Telangana government seeking an injunction against…
Former Election Commissioner’s Allegation Against Manmohan Singh Shakes Indian Politics: A Test of Institutional Integrity
NEW DELHI — A single explosive claim in a forthcoming memoir by former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi has sent shockwaves through India’s political…
Kerala High Court Ruling Allows Jailed BJP Councillor to Take Oath Inside Prison, Reigniting Debate Over Preventive Detention Laws
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — In a landmark decision balancing democratic representation with state security powers, the Kerala High Court on Monday directed authorities to facilitate the…
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay Launches Infrastructure Push in Perambalur, Highlighting Development Gaps and Political Priorities
CHENNAI — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay made his first official visit to Perambalur, his Assembly constituency, on Monday, inaugurating a series…