Suspected Pak drones seen hovering over J&K border areas; search ops launched: Report
By_shalini oraon Silent Shadows: The Persistent Threat of Drones Along India’s Restive Borders In the pre-dawn silence of Jammu and Kashmir’s border regions, a familiar, unsettling buzz has once again pierced the calm. Recent reports from security…
If someone tries to hit me, I get reborn’: Mamata Banerjee on I-PAC raids
By_shalini oraon A Political Phoenix: Mamata Banerjee’s Defiance and the I-PAC Raids The political landscape of India is often a theater of the dramatic, and few figures embody this drama as completely as West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.…
Himachal bus tragedy: 14 killed, over 30 injured as bus falls into gorge in Sirmaur, PM Modi reacts
By_shalini oraon Himachal’s Gorge of Grief: Unpacking the Sirmour Bus Tragedy and a Nation’s Perennial Pain The serene, majestic landscapes of Himachal Pradesh, a haven for tourists and a home to resilient mountain communities, turned into a site of…
I got it done in rapid order’: Trump repeats claim of halting India–Pakistan conflict
By_shalini oraon Beyond the Boast: Unpacking Trump’s Claim of Halting an India-Pakistan Conflict The statement, delivered with characteristic bravado at a rally or in an interview—”I got it done in rapid order”—has become a recurring feature…
3 Indians among 28 crew members onboard Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US for Venezuela links: Report
By_shalini oraon An International Crisis at Sea: Indians Caught in U.S.-Venezuela Crossfire Over Seized Tanker A Russian-flagged oil tanker, slicing through the waters of the Southern Caribbean, became the unlikely epicenter of a complex geopolitical…
Protesters clash with federal agents in US’ Minneapolis after ICE shoots woman
By_shalini oraon The Ghosts of George Floyd: Minneapolis Erupts Again as ICE Shooting Ignites Old Wounds The streets of Minneapolis, still bearing the psychic and physical scars of the George Floyd uprising, erupted in renewed chaos last night. This…
US attacks Venezuela LIVE: Interim Venezuelan leader invites Trump to ‘collaborate’, seeks ‘respectful’ ties
By_shalini oraon A LIVE Update on Venezuela: More Theater Than Invasion (For Now) Disclaimer: This is a developing news analysis piece. The situation is fluid, and information from all sides must be critically evaluated. As of this writing, there is NO…
Will Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam walk out of jail? Big Supreme Court verdict on bail pleas today
By_shalini oraon Beyond Bail: The Supreme Court Verdict and the Shifting Contours of India’s UAPA Today, the Supreme Court of India is set to pronounce a verdict that transcends the immediate fate of two individuals—Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. Their…
Hindu businessman attacked with sharp weapons, set on fire in Bangladesh: Report
By_shalini oraon An Attack That Chills a Nation: Hindu Businessman’s Brutal Killing Ignites Fear in Bangladesh In a horrific incident that has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh and drawn international condemnation, a Hindu businessman was brutally…
Around 40 dead, 115 injured in fire at a bar in Switzerland’s ski resort town Crans-Montana
By_shalini oraon Tragedy on the Slopes: Deadly Fire Ravages Swiss Alpine Resort, Shattering an Idyll The serene, snow-blanketed idyll of Crans-Montana, one of Switzerland’s most prestigious ski destinations, was shattered in the early hours of a weekend…
From tempo driver to airline owner: Sky’s the limit for Shankh Air founder Shravan Vishwakarma
By_shalini oraon From Tempo Driver to Airline Owner: Sky’s the Limit for Shankh Air Founder Shravan Vishwakarma In the high-stakes, capital-intensive world of aviation, where tycoons with deep family fortunes and multinational conglomerates…
From New Zealand to Australia: Here’s how the world is ringing in the New Year 2026
By_shalini oraon From New Zealand to Australia: A Dawn-to-Dawn Journey Through New Year’s Eve 2026 As the planet completes its final rotation of 2025, the celebration of a new beginning cascades across time zones in a 24-hour wave of light, sound, and…
India brings in new year amid heavy security, traffic curbs and biting cold
By_shalini oraon The Fractured Dawn: India Rings in 2024 Under the Shadow of Security, Snarls, and Shivering Cold As the final seconds of 2023 bled into the nascent hours of 2024, India’s New Year celebrations unfolded not as a unified, unbridled…
Mumbai BEST bus accident kills 4 and injures several others near Bhandup station | Key points
By _shalini oraon A City’s Agony Repeats: Mumbai BEST Bus Accident Near Bhandup Station Kills Four, Injures Dozens The morning of a typical Mumbai weekday was shattered by the screech of metal and the screams of bystanders near Bhandup railway station. A…
Supreme Court’s stay on Aravallis order hailed across party lines
By_shalini oraon A Respite for the Ravaged Ridge: Unpacking the Supreme Court’s Aravalli Stay Order and Its Cross-Party Consensus In a rare moment of political concord, voices from across the ideological spectrum—from the ruling BJP to the…
Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80
By_shalini oraon The Matriarch and the Martyr: Khaleda Zia’s Enduring, Tumultuous Legacy The news reverberated across the political landscape of South Asia with the solemn finality of a closing chapter: Begum Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh’s first female Prime…
As Russia strikes Kyiv, world leaders call for peace and support for Ukraine
By_shalini oraon The Echo of Explosions and the Cry for Peace: A World Responds as Russia Strikes Kyiv In the early morning darkness, the familiar, terrifying scream of air raid sirens once again pierced the air over Kyiv. What followed was the…
No fuel without PUCC, curbs on entry of non-BS6 vehicles to be permanent in Delhi, says Sirsa
By_shalini oraon The Delhi Airpocalypse and the Fight for Breath: Decoding the PUCC and BS6 Vehicle Ban Delhi’s air pollution crisis is a perennial, suffocating reality. Every winter, the city grapples with a toxic smog that shuts schools, grounds…
Winter storm causes travel disruptions at several US airports, 1800+ flights cancelled
By_shalini oraon Winter Fury Grounds America: Over 1,800 Flights Cancelled as Coast-to-Coast Storm Snarls Travel A powerful and expansive winter storm system, sweeping from the Rocky Mountains to the Northeast, has unleashed widespread travel chaos…
Israel first country to recognise Somaliland: Why is it significant
By_shalini oraon Israel First Country to Recognise Somaliland: Why is it Significant? In a move that has sent ripples across the Horn of Africa and the Middle East, Israel has officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland. This decision, confirmed by…
China sanctions US defence firms over Taiwan arms sale. All about the move
By_shalini oraon China Sanctions US Defence Firms Over Taiwan Arms Sale: A Strategic and Political Analysis In a decisive move that underscores the deepening geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, China has announced sanctions against…
What’s the tea? Food regulator now draws the line
By_shalini oraon What’s the Tea? Food Regulator Now Draws The Line In India, a cup of tea is more than a beverage; it’s a ritual, a comfort, a catalyst for conversation, and an economic lifeline for millions. But what happens when the very authority…
Deep anguish’: What Consulate said on Indian student’s killing in Toronto shooting
By_shalini oraon ‘Deep Anguish’: The Consulate’s Statement and the Harsh Reality Behind an Indian Student’s Killing in Toronto The news struck with a cold, familiar dread. Yet another promising life, cut short by senseless…
Merry Christmas to dead terrorists’: Donald Trump as US strikes ISIS in Nigeria
By_shalini oraon The Rhetoric of Retribution: Unpacking Trump’s “Merry Christmas to Dead Terrorists” Remark On December 25th, as much of the Christian world celebrated a message of peace and goodwill, a starkly different sentiment emanated from the White…
Trump-Epstein links: What happened at Lake Michigan? Shocking details emerge in DOJ docs
By_shalini oraon the Epstein case and the figures mentioned within them, including Donald Trump. — Trump-Epstein Links: Unpacking the Lake Michigan Reference in the Latest DOJ Document Release The recent court-ordered release of hundreds of pages…
Libya’s military chief killed as private jet crashes near Ankara after takeoff
By_shalini oraon Libya’s Military Chief Killed as Private Jet Crashes Near Ankara After Takeoff In a devastating blow to Libya’s fragile political and security landscape, the nation’s military chief, General Abdelbasset Ghebil, was killed on Wednesday…
Why today’s Bluebird 2 launch is a milestone for ISRO’s commercial space push
By_shalini oraon The Commercial Harbinger: Why Bluebird-2 is ISRO’s Quiet Revolution At first glance, the launch of Bluebird-2 might seem like just another entry in the long logbook of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). A medium-lift rocket,…
Bhupesh Baghel’s son got ₹250-crore share from liquor fraud case: Charge sheet
By_shalini oraon Title: The Raipur Revelation: A ₹250-Crore Claim in the Chhattisgarh Liquor Scandal A new political earthquake has hit Chhattisgarh, with tremors felt all the way to Delhi. The Enforcement Directorate (ED), in a charge sheet filed before…
UP woman kills husband with lover’s help, chops body using ‘wood grinder’
By_shalini oraon A Grisly Crime in Uttar Pradesh: Love, Betrayal, and a Wood Grinder In a shocking case that seems ripped from the darkest pages of a crime thriller, the quiet village of [Village Name, District], Uttar Pradesh, has been rocked by a…
Unavoidable circumstances’: Bangladesh halts visa services in 3 Indian cities
By_shalini oraon ‘Unavoidable Circumstances’: Bangladesh Halts Visa Services in 3 Indian Cities – A Geopolitical Ripple Effect In a move that has sent subtle but significant tremors through South Asian diplomacy, the Bangladesh High Commission in New…
Diplomatic face-off with India, angry protests spill to Kolkata: 10 points on Bangladesh unrest
By_shalini oraon The Boiling Point: Diplomatic Face-Off with India, Angry Protests Spill to Kolkata – 10 Points on Bangladesh’s Unrest A profound and volatile crisis is gripping Bangladesh, one that has not only shaken the nation’s domestic politics to…
Hindu man lynched in Bangladesh: Writer Taslima Nasreen narrates what happened
By_shalini oraon A Brutal Killing and a Nation’s Conscience: The Lynching of a Hindu Man in Bangladesh On a day that began like any other in a quiet Bangladeshi village, a brutal act of mob violence claimed the life of Ananta Jalil, a Hindu man,…
Why are H-1B visa renewal appointments in India being cancelled abruptly?
By_shalini oraon The Sudden Cancellation of U.S. Visa Renewal Appointments in India: Unpacking a Logistical Crisis In recent weeks, a wave of uncertainty and frustration has swept through thousands of Indian professionals in the United States. Scheduled…
Maharashtra local body election results 2025 LIVE: Mahayuti and MVA vie for edge as counting begins
By_shalini oraon Maharashtra Local Body Elections 2025: A Crucible of Political Fortunes The air in Maharashtra is thick with anticipation and the digital sphere buzzes with real-time updates as the counting of votes for the crucial 2025 local body…
Omar Abdullah slams BJP support for Nitish Kumar amid ‘niqab’ row
By_shalini oraon A Political Fault Line Exposed: Omar Abdullah’s Critique of BJP’s Nitish Support in the ‘Niqab’ Row In the ever-shifting sands of Indian politics, alliances are often forged and broken with pragmatic disregard for…
Kristin Cabot recalls how her kids reacted after the Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ scandal
By_shalini oraon Echoes of Unrest: Unpacking the Dhaka and Chattogram Violence in Bangladesh The streets of Dhaka, typically buzzing with the relentless energy of Bangladesh’s capital, have transformed into a tableau of tension and grief. In…
Bangladesh violence LIVE: Unrest in Dhaka after Osman Hadi’s death; stones hurled at Indian mission in Chattogram
By_shalini oraon Echoes of Unrest: Unpacking the Dhaka and Chattogram Violence in Bangladesh The streets of Dhaka, typically buzzing with the relentless energy of Bangladesh’s capital, have transformed into a tableau of tension and grief. In…
India’s coal demand to go up by 3% p.a. in four years
By_shalini oraon India’s Insatiable Appetite: The Persistent Rise of Coal in a Transitioning Economy Despite a global chorus urging a rapid shift away from fossil fuels, India, the world’s third-largest energy consumer, is charting a course that…
Odisha: KISS student found dead last week was killed by classmates over ‘spilt dal’, say police
By_shalini oraon A Tragic Meal: How Spilled Dal Unveiled a Deadly Culture of Bullying in an Odisha School In a chilling revelation that has sent shockwaves across India, the police in Odisha have disclosed that the death of a 17-year-old student at the…
As Delhi anti-pollution rules kick in, here’s who is exempt from the latest curbs
By_shalini oraon The Great Delhi Smog Divide: Who Gets a Pass Under the Latest Pollution Curbs? As a familiar, choking grey veil descends upon the national capital each winter, the Delhi government’s Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) swings into motion…
Modi in Amman: Digital infra, pharma key as India, Jordan boost ties
By_shalini oraon Modi in Amman: Digital Infra, Pharma Key as India and Jordan Forge a 21st-Century Partnership In a significant move to bolster strategic ties with a pivotal West Asian nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Amman,…
Donald Trump imposes travel ban for 7 more countries, Palestinians | Full list
By_shalini oraon The Expanding Frontier: Trump’s Travel Ban Grows to Include Seven Nations and Palestinians On January 31, 2020, the Trump administration announced a significant expansion of its controversial travel ban policy, extending…
Bondi Beach shooter, Sajid Akram, did not visit India even after father’s death: Cops
By_shalini oraon The Bondi Beach Tragedy: A Story of Unanswered Questions and Unvisited Graves The name Sajid Akram is now etched into Australian history for the worst of reasons. On a sunny Saturday afternoon at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping…
Brown University shooter at large: ‘Camouflage gray mask, in his 30s’ | What we know so far
By_shalini oraon Brown University Shooter at Large: Unpacking the Manhunt for the ‘Camule Gray Mask’ Suspect A tense and unprecedented manhunt is underway in Providence, Rhode Island, following an active shooter incident at the Ivy League…
Delhi AQI live updates: Noida, Ghaziabad’s air remains ‘severe’ as AQI readings soar
By_shalini oraon Delhi AQI Live Updates: Noida, Ghaziabad’s Air Remains ‘Severe’ as AQI Readings Soar Into Hazardous Zone A thick, oppressive grey haze continues to suffocate the National Capital Region (NCR), with air quality indices…
Pakistan PM Sharif ‘gatecrashes’ Putin–Erdogan meeting after ‘40-minute wait’? Purported video goes viral
By_shalini oraon Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. — Diplomatic Snub or Misleading Frame? The Viral Storm Around Sharif’s “Gatecrash” in Astana A short,…
Messi fans throng Kolkata airport as footballer lands for GOAT India Tour 2025 | Watch
By_shalini oraon Messi Mania Hits Kolkata: Airport Chaos as Football Icon Lands for GOAT India Tour 2025 The City of Joy transformed into a city of sheer pandemonium on Tuesday as thousands of frenzied fans thronged Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra…
When will Luthra brothers be brought back to India from Thailand? Officials share update
By_shalini oraon The Long Arm of Justice: Awaiting the Return of the Luthra Brothers from Thailand The names Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Hardeep Singh Nijjar have become globally synonymous with allegations of transnational repression. But in recent…
Prada turns Kolhapuri sandals controversy into collaboration, plans India-made luxury footwear for ₹84,000 each
By_shalini oraon From Controversy to Collaboration: How Prada Turned a Cultural Flashpoint into a Coveted Kolhapuri Collaboration In the intricate dance between global luxury and local craftsmanship, missteps are common. Brands often stumble over the…
Indian artefacts among 600+ items stolen from British museum; CCTV image emerges
By_shalini oraon The Theft of History: What the British Museum Heist Reveals About Cultural Custody The recent revelation that over 600 artefacts, including a significant number of Indian items, have been stolen from the British Museum is not merely a…