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"Game of Thrones": Explosive political shift as VK Pandian, ex-IAS officer and perceived heir to Naveen Patnaik, formally joins BJD, a Tamilian's ascent sparks speculation on Odisha's next CM, from bureaucrat to potential CM whose 5T initiatives reshaped state dynamics A former bureaucrat who is widely regarded as the successor of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has officially joined the ruling party of the state. VK Pandian, who retired from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) earlier this month, has become a member of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), the party that has been in po...

On a day meant for prayers and reverence, Indian Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu faced an unsettling encounter during his visit to the Hicksville Gurdwara in New York's Long Island on Sunday (26th November). The incident unfolded as he was honored on the auspicious occasion of Gurpurab.

The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has initiated a directive that has significant implications for the food industry in the state. "The Uttar Pradesh government has granted department stores, outlet chains, and retailers a 15-day period to remove any food items with halal certification from their inventory." This order marks a bold move that directly impacts how food products are certified and presented to consumers within the state.

In a shocking and deeply distressing incident from Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, a minor girl has endured severe trauma and abuse at the hands of Ashpak Sheikh, her mother's boyfriend. The victim, a 15-year-old girl, has been subjected to repeated rape and exploitation over the last three years.

In Gujarat, a notable legal case came to a conclusion, underscoring the sensitivity and importance of religious sentiments in India. On 25th November, the Additional Judicial Magistrate Court of Valsad sentenced Azad Riyazuddin Ansari to three years in prison for posting derogatory content about Lord Ganesha on Facebook. Additionally, Ansari was fined Rs 50,000 for his actions, which were deemed offensive to the Hindu community.

The recent coverage by The Washington Post and BBC regarding the Dublin stabbing attack has sparked controversy and criticism. In their reports dated 25th November, both news outlets asserted that the perpetrator of the attack, which incited riots in Dublin, was not an immigrant but an Irish citizen. This claim was based on unnamed sources cited by the BBC, which stated that the individual had been living in Ireland for 20 years and held Irish citizenship.

"Of course, his fault; how could he refuse": Pune woman Renuka punches husband Nikhil Khanna to death for not taking her to Dubai for her birthday, even gifts he brought on her anniversary were not satisfactory, police claims her to be intoxicated In a shocking and tragic incident in Pune, a woman allegedly punched her husband to death, fueled by anger over not being taken to Dubai for her birthday and dissatisfaction with her anniversary gifts. This horrifying event unfolded on November 24 in the Ganga Satellite Housing Society, an upscale locality in Wanawadi, Pune.

In a deeply troubling incident in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh, a group of individuals, identified as Farhan, Rehan, and Javed, among others, reportedly stormed into a school, creating a scenario of fear and chaos. This act of aggression, targeted at Hindu girls, is a stark reminder of the religious and social tensions that can flare up in communities, raising serious questions about communal harmony and safety in educational institutions.

In a recent development that has stirred diplomatic tensions, the Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has firmly rebutted allegations implicating India in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Nijjar, labeled a terrorist by Indian authorities, was a prominent figure in the Khalistani movement—a campaign seeking a separate Sikh state in India.