ECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14
By_shalini oraon _the ECI’s extension of the SIR schedule. — A Democratic Reprieve: ECI’s Schedule Extension and the Quest for an Inclusive Voter Roll In a decision that underscores the immense logistical and philosophical challenge of…
New cess bill on sin goods likely as Parliament’s winter session begins today
By_shalini oraon _ the potential new cess on sin goods, framed within the context of the Parliament’s winter session. — A Bitter Pill or a Necessary Sin? New Cess Bill on Anvil as Parliament Convenes As the frost of winter descends upon the…
No time to rest’: Overworked Bengal village poll staffer juggles life, SIR as clock ticks
By_shalini oraon — ‘No Time to Rest’: The Overworked Guardian of Democracy in Rural Bengal The humid Bengal air hangs heavy, not just with the promise of the monsoon, but with the immense weight of democratic duty. In a small, spartan room of…
Centre to begin purchase of 300 Russian missiles to replenish S-400 defence systems
By_shalini oraon the proposed purchase of Russian missiles for the S-400 system, analyzing its strategic, political, and diplomatic implications. — Strategic Imperative or Diplomatic Gambit? India’s Proposed Purchase of 300 Russian Missiles…
Nithari Nightmare: Acquittal of ‘House of Horrors’ Convicts Reopens Wounds for Grieving Parents
By Geeta Pandey and Suraj Karowa, Noida, Uttar Pradesh November 26, 2025 In the shadow of Delhi’s gleaming suburbs, the ghost of Nithari village refuses to fade. Nearly two decades after the discovery of dismembered bodies near a affluent…
Bollywood Legend Dharmendra Passes Away at 89, Marking End of an Era
By Suraj Karowa/ANW Mumbai, India – November 25, 2025 – The Indian film industry is in mourning following the death of Bollywood icon Dharmendra at the age of 89. The veteran actor, revered as the “He-Man” of Hindi cinema, breathed his last…
Pregnant woman kills mother-in-law with hammer, sets Delhi house on fire, held
By_shalini oraon — A House in Flames: Unraveling the Horror of Delhi’s Hammer Murder The façade of a domestic idyll is often the most fragile. In a quiet neighborhood of Delhi, it shattered with a violence that has left a community reeling and a…
PM Modi to hoist saffron flag at Ayodhya’s Ram temple today, security tightened in city: 10 points
By _ shalini oraon — A New Dawn in Ayodhya: PM Modi Hoists the Saffron Flag, Culminating a Centuries-Old Journey The ancient city of Ayodhya, cradled in the soft morning light of a historic day, stood still. On the banks of the Sarayu River, a…
Never forgot his roots’: Punjab villagers recall Dharmendra’s ‘late-night’ visits home
By _shalini oraon _ Dharmendra’s connection to his ancestral village. — The Silver Screen Star and His Soil: How Dharmendra Never Forgot His Punjab Roots In the glittering universe of Bollywood, where stardom often creates an insurmountable…
Ash cloud from Ethiopia volcano reaches India, airlines cancel multiple flights
By_shalini oraon _the Ethiopian volcanic ash cloud affecting India. — The Unseen Wall: How a Distant Volcano Paralyzed Skies Over India In our interconnected world, a crisis in one corner of the globe rarely remains contained. This truth was…
Another day of noxious air for Delhi as AQI nears ‘severe’, no relief in sight
By_shalini oraon _the deteriorating air quality in Delhi. — Another Day of Noxious Air for Delhi as AQI Nears ‘Severe’, No Relief in Sight New Delhi, [Current Date]: For the millions of residents of India’s capital, the morning began not with…
India, Canada vow deeper ties, set $50-bn trade target by 2030
By_shalini oraon _the renewed India-Canada partnership. — India, Canada Vow Deeper Ties, Set Ambitious $50-Bn Trade Target by 2030 In a powerful signal of a relationship maturing beyond periodic diplomatic friction, India and Canada have jointly…
EXCLUSIVE | Tata director admits: Breaking consensus got us unwelcome publicity, govt’s attention
By_shalini oraon — EXCLUSIVE | Tata Director Admits: Breaking Consensus Got Us Unwelcome Publicity, Gov’t’s Attention In the rarefied world of Indian corporate titans, the House of Tata has long been synonymous with more than just business success.…
Asaduddin Owaisi says ready to support Nitish govt in Bihar, but has one condition
By_shalini oraon Of Principles and Pragmatism: Decoding Owaisi’s Conditional Offer to Nitish Kumar In the perpetually fluid chessboard of Indian politics, a statement from a key player can send ripples across the national landscape. The recent…
PM Modi pitches six-point agenda at G20, calls for rethinking global development parameters
By_ shalini oraon Of Conferences and Conscience: Modi’s Six-Point Agenda and the Quest for a New Global Conscience The G20 summit, a gathering of the world’s most powerful economies, often oscillates between high diplomatic rhetoric and the hard,…
PM Modi arrives in South Africa ahead of G20 Summit. What’s on agenda?
By_shalini oraon _ PM Modi’s arrival in South Africa ahead of the G20 Summit, detailing the agenda and broader context. — A Strategic Stop: PM Modi’s South Africa Visit and the Expanding Agenda for the G20 The arrival of Prime Minister…
Who was Wg Cdr Namansh Syal? IAF pilot killed in Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show
By _shalini oraon _Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, detailing his life, career, and the legacy of the accident that took his life. — The Fallen Star: Remembering Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the Tejas Pilot Who Soared Into Eternity In the world of aviation, the most…
Red Fort blast: Despite probe into Al Falah University, students sign up for seats to study medicine
By_shalini oraon _ the complex issue of students continuing to seek admission at Al Falah University despite its alleged links to a terrorism probe. — The Red Fort Blast, a University, and the Student’s Dilemma: Navigating Hope and Stigma in…
Scolded over petty issues’: Class 10 boy ends life in Delhi, alleges harassment by teachers in note
By_shalini oraon _the tragic incident, exploring its broader context and implications. — A Final Note, A System’s Failure: The Death of a Class 10 Boy and the Scourge of Academic Harassment In a quiet, grief-stricken home in Delhi, a final note…
National security adviser Ajit Doval holds talks with Bangladeshi counterpart on bilateral issues
By_shalini oraon / the recent talks between National Security Advisers Ajit Doval and his Bangladeshi counterpart. — The Silent Symphony: How Doval’s Dhaka Dialogue Composes the Future of India-Bangladesh Ties In the high-stakes theatre of…
Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM at Gandhi Maidan today; Modi, Shah to attend: 10 points
By_shalini oraon , expanding on the event’s context, significance, and implications. — A Grand Overture in Patna: Nitish Kumar’s Swearing-In Cements BJP’s Bihar Gambit The sprawling Gandhi Maidan in Patna, a historic witness to countless…
Haryana dancer assaulted at wedding after resisting groom’s relative’s advances | Video
By_shalini oraon / the distressing incident from Haryana. — The Unmaking of a Celebration: Haryana Wedding Assault Exposes the Festering Wound of Entitled Misogyny A wedding is universally meant to be a sacred celebration, a ritual of union, joy,…
Gangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India today
By_shalini oraon Of Extradition and Emblems: The Deportation of Anmol Bishnoi and the Long Shadow of Gangsterism In a move that strikes at the heart of India’s most formidable criminal syndicates, alleged gangster Anmol Bishnoi has been deported from the…
Iran ends visa-free entry for Indians after reports of fake job promises, kidnapping
By_shalini oraon / Iran’s decision to end visa-free entry for Indian citizens. — A Bridge Fractured: How Kidnapping and Fake Job Prompts Led Iran to End Visa-Free Travel for Indians In a move that underscores the complex interplay between…
How losing sleep helped Hyderabad man become lone survivor of the Saudi crash
By _shalini oraon — The Paradox of Survival: How a Sleepless Night in Hyderabad Saved a Man from the Saudi Crash In the annals of aviation disasters, survival often hinges on a fragile chain of seemingly random events—a missed alarm, a last-minute…
Red Fort attack preparation in the works for 3 years
By _shalini oraon — The Shadow Over the Ramparts: The Three-Year Plot to Breach India’s Symbol of Sovereignty The Red Fort in Delhi is not merely a monument of red sandstone; it is the pulsating heart of India’s sovereignty. It is from…
RSS worker shot dead in Ferozepur, Oppn says it’s ‘jungle raj’ in Punjab
By_shalini oraon / the killing of an RSS worker in Ferozepur and the resulting political fallout. — A Murder and a Metaphor: The Ferozepur Killing and Punjab’s Political Crossfire The killing of an RSS worker in Punjab’s Ferozepur district is…
Data shows slight ‘dip’ in early-November pollution in Delhi
By_shalini oraon _the slight ‘dip’ in early-November pollution in Delhi, exploring the data, the causes, and the critical context behind the numbers. — A Fleeting Respite: Decoding the Significance of Delhi’s Early-November…
India, Russia push $100bn trade target, advance EAEU FTA
By_shalini oraon _ India and Russia’s push for a $100 billion trade target and the advancement of the EAEU FTA. — Beyond the Rupee-Ruble: The Ambitious Recalibration of India-Russia Trade In the grand theater of global geopolitics, few…
Top leaders’ visit to Delhi fuels mixed speculations
By_shalini oraon _exploring the mixed speculations fueled by a top leader’s visit to Delhi. — The Delhi Diplomatic Waltz: Decoding the Mixed Signals of a High-Stakes Visit The arrival of a top world leader in Delhi is always more than a mere…
Delhi: Molester priest claims threat to life in Tihar jail
By_shalini oraon — Delhi: Molester Priest Claims Threat to Life in Tihar Jail – A Nexus of Crime, Power, and Impanity In the sprawling, overcrowded confines of Tihar Jail, South Asia’s largest prison complex, a new plea has cut through the…
Thrown out, abused, even hit’: What Rohini Acharya said after ‘quitting politics’ post
By_shalini oraon /The Political is Personal: Rohini Acharya’s Exit and the Crisis of Public Life in India The headline was a gut punch, even in an era desensitised to political vitriol. “Thrown out, abused, even hit’: What Rohini Acharya said after…
Bihar election results a victory of democracy, says PM Modi
By_shalini oraon — Decoding the Verdict: Why PM Modi Hailed the Bihar Election Results as a “Victory of Democracy” In the immediate aftermath of a grueling electoral battle, the phrase “victory of democracy” is often deployed as a platitude, a…
J&K: 9 killed in accidental blast at Nowgam police station, several injured
By_shalini oraon _ the tragic incident at the Nowgam police station. — A Deafening Silence: The Nowgam Blast and the Unseen Scars of Conflict The morning of [Insert Date of Incident] in Nowgam, a bustling area on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu…
Centre calls Delhi blast ‘terror incident’ as probe net widens
By_shalini oraon — A City on Edge: The Delhi Blast and the Widening Probe into a “Terror Incident” The term “terror incident,” formal and chilling, carries a weight that transcends the immediate chaos of an explosion. When…
India hits back over Pakistan’s Islamabad blast blame: ‘Desperate diversionary ploys’
By_shalini oraon — A Familiar Refrain: India’s Sharp Retort to Pakistan and the Unchanging Script of Blame In the fraught theatre of Indo-Pakistan relations, certain scripts are recycled with a wearying predictability. The latest act unfolded…
Bihar sees highest ever turnout at 67.14% in final phase; exit polls predict NDA win
By _shalini oraon — A Mandate Sealed: Bihar’s Record Turnout and the NDA’s Projected Victory The final phase of any election is often a crescendo, a last act that can define the entire political narrative. In Bihar, the concluding chapter of the…
Red Fort blast LIVE: Delhi Police file case under UAPA, Explosives Act sections
By _shalini oraon _the Red Fort blast case, framed around the filing of charges under the UAPA and Explosives Act. — A Fortress Breached, A Nation on Edge: Decoding the Legal Onslaught in the Red Fort Blast Case The Red Fort is not merely a…
Liquor, cut fruits, prisoners dancing: Another video of Bengaluru Central Jail goes viral
By _shalini oraon Beyond the Bars: What a Viral Video Reveals About Modern Prison Reform Another day, another viral video from Bengaluru’s Central Jail. This time, the footage shows a scene that defies the grim, popular imagination of prison life:…
Delhi AQI almost 400 as toxic air chokes city, efforts on to avoid GRAP 3, official says | Key points
By_ shalini oraon — Delhi’s Asphyxiating Air: AQI Nears 400 as City Gaspes, Officials Scramble to Avert GRAP-3 A familiar, noxious grey blanket has descended upon India’s capital, turning the skyline into a ghostly silhouette and marking the…
Harmanpreet Kaur breaks silence on handing World Cup trophy to Mithali Raj and Jhulan Goswami: ‘We had decided…’
By _shalini oraon Harmanpreet Kaur’s statement regarding the iconic World Cup trophy handover moment. — A Gesture Forged in Respect: Harmanpreet Kaur Breaks Silence on Iconic World Cup Trophy Moment In the high-octane, often brutally…
PM Modi flags off four new Vande Bharat trains from Varanasi. Check routes
By_shalini oraon _the inauguration of the four new Vande Bharat trains by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. — Connecting the Sacred and the Economic: PM Modi’s Vande Bharat Push from Varanasi Signals a New Rail Paradigm In a significant move…
Delhi bathed in dust, norms openly flouted
By_shalini oraon _the subject of dust pollution in Delhi and the flouting of associated norms. — Delhi Bathed in Dust: A Choking Metropolis Where Norms Are Openly Flouted Delhi, the bustling heart of India, is once again submerged under a familiar,…
Bihar election 2025 live updates: Phase 1 voting begins; Tejashwi Yadav and Maithili Thakur among candidates in fray
By _shalini oraon _the commencement of the Bihar Election 2025, Phase 1 voting. — Bihar Election 2025 Live: Phase 1 Voting Begins Amidst High Stakes, Tejashwi Yadav and Maithili Thakur in the Fray The democratic spirit of Bihar was on full display…
Bilaspur train accident death toll rises to 11, ₹5 lakh ex gratia announced
By_shalini oraon _ the Bilaspur train accident, expanding on the brief news update to provide context, analysis, and human perspective. — A Nation’s Sorrow: Bilaspur Train Accident Death Toll Rises to 11, Ex Gratia Announced Amidst Questions of…
Life beyond a metro: Villages, towns genesis of India’s women’s World Cup dream
By_shalini oraon | the genesis of India’s women’s cricket dream in its villages and towns. — Life Beyond a Metro: The Villages and Towns Forging India’s Women’s World Cup Dream The iconic image of the Indian women’s cricket team is…
How Cong leaders reacted to Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on ‘nepo kid’ Rahul Gandhi: ‘Dynastic influence not limited to…’
By _shalini oraon |the Congress party’s reaction to Shashi Tharoor’s remarks on Rahul Gandhi and the broader issue of dynastic politics. — The Dynasty Debate: Tharoor’s ‘Nepo Kid’ Jab and the Congress’s Defensive Reflex In the…
Ahead of Women’s World Cup final, families on road trip, visit temples, hope for a famous triumph: ‘They have taught us to dream…’
By_shalini oraon — A Pilgrimage of Passion: The Cross-Country Road Trips Fueling India’s World Cup Dream As the sun rises over the sprawling concrete canvas of New Delhi, the Mehta family’s SUV is already packed. It’s not loaded with picnic baskets…
One entry, over 15,000 turned up: What led to the deadly Andhra Pradesh temple stampede
By_shalini oraon — A Pilgrimage Turned Tragic: Unraveling the Deadly Stampede at the Andhra Temple In the pre-dawn darkness of a Sunday, thousands of devout souls converged on the Sri Varaha Narasimha Swamy temple in Itchapuram, a small town in…
Big arrest in Dularchand murder case, JDU candidate held, named ‘prime accused’ ahead of Bihar polls
By_shalini oraon|AMERICA NEWS WORLD The arrest in the Dularchand murder case and its political implications. A Political Thunderclap: Dularchand Murder Arrest Casts a Long Shadow Over Bihar Polls In the high-stakes arena of Bihar politics, where every…