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Parents Challenge Suicide Ruling in OpenAI Whistleblower’s Death
The family of 26-year-old Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower, disputes official findings that he died by suicide in his San Francisco apartment on November 26, 2024. Balaji’s parents, Poornima Ramarao and Balaji Ramamurthy, assert that a private autopsy reveals signs of struggle, including head injuries and...
Kejriwal’s Clergy Welfare Plan Faces Backlash from Delhi Imams
Arvind Kejriwal’s announcement of the ‘Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana’ has sparked significant controversy in Delhi. The scheme proposes a monthly honorarium of ₹18,000 for Hindu priests and Sikh granthis, aiming to support religious leaders serving in temples and gurdwaras across the capital. Muslim religious leaders have expressed strong disapproval,...
Delhi Police Intensify Deportation of Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals
Delhi authorities have escalated efforts to identify and deport illegal immigrants, resulting in the removal of multiple Bangladeshi nationals from the capital. In a series of operations, the Delhi Police have apprehended and deported individuals residing without valid documentation, underscoring the city’s commitment to addressing unauthorized immigration. In one...
Sharmistha Criticizes Congress, Brother Over ‘Sanghi’ Remarks
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has publicly criticized the Congress party and her brother, Abhijit Mukherjee, over derogatory remarks directed at her late father. She expressed her discontent on social media, challenging the party’s loyalists and questioning their loyalty. In a post on X (formerly Twitter),...
Atishi Rebukes LG Saxena’s Critique of ‘Temporary CM’ Label
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi has firmly responded to Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena’s objections regarding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal’s reference to her as a “temporary chief minister.” In a letter dated December 30, 2024, Saxena criticized Kejriwal’s terminology, deeming it an affront to constitutional principles and...
Yemen Confirms Death Sentence for Kerala Nurse; India Pledges Support
Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala, has had her death sentence confirmed by Yemeni President Rashad al-Alimi for the 2017 murder of Yemeni national Talal Abdo Mahdi. The Indian government has pledged comprehensive assistance to her family during this critical period. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir...
Manmohan Singh Memorial Land Delayed Pending Trust Formation
The Indian government has announced that the allocation of land for a memorial dedicated to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will proceed once an official trust is established to oversee its construction. This procedural requirement has introduced a delay in the commencement of the memorial project. Manmohan Singh, who...
Inflammatory Speeches a Serious Crime, Rules Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court has dismissed the appeal of Mohd Abdul Rehman, an alleged associate of Al-Qaida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS), upholding his conviction and seven-year-five-month prison sentence under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The court emphasized that delivering speeches intended to brainwash youth and recruiting them...
Cleric Issues Fatwa Against New Year Celebrations
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, National President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has issued a fatwa discouraging Muslims from participating in New Year celebrations, asserting that such festivities are inconsistent with Islamic teachings. The fatwa, released by Chashme Darul Ifta Bareilly, advises young Muslim men and women to refrain...
Punjab Shuts Down as Farmers’ Protest Grips the State
A major shutdown has taken hold of Punjab as farmers, demanding urgent attention to their concerns, have launched a widespread protest that has brought the state to a standstill. Roads are blocked, public transport has been halted, and rail services have been cancelled, leaving commuters stranded and disrupting daily...
Nitish Kumar Declines INDIA Bloc Convenor Role
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined the position of convenor for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), intensifying discussions about his political trajectory. This development comes amid reports suggesting Kumar’s potential return to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). During a recent meeting of...
Temple-Mosque Disputes Seen Aiming Political Polarisation in UP
As Uttar Pradesh gears up for the 2027 Assembly elections, a surge in temple-mosque disputes is intensifying political polarization in the state. Analysts observe that these disputes, combined with strategic political slogans, are setting the stage for the upcoming polls. Both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Samajwadi...
Case Against Prashant Kishor After Violent Student Protests
Thousands of Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) aspirants clashed with police in Patna, leading to a case against political strategist Prashant Kishor and others. The students were protesting alleged irregularities in the 70th Combined Competitive Examination, demanding a re-examination. The demonstration began at Gandhi Maidan, with protesters attempting to...
Massive Fire Hits Ram Temple in Khandwa, Idols Destroyed
A devastating fire erupted at the Ram Temple in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday evening, causing extensive damage to the sacred structure and destroying several idols. Authorities have confirmed that no casualties were reported, but the incident has raised concerns about the safety of religious sites in the region....
Punjab & Haryana HC Affirms Retirement of Judge Over Corruption
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has upheld the decision to compulsorily retire a former district judge accused of corruption related to the acquisition of illegal property. The decision comes after the judge, who was initially appointed to a prestigious post, was found guilty of misusing his position for...
Sharmistha Mukherjee Criticizes Congress’s Memorial Decisions
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has openly criticized the Congress party for its inconsistent approach to memorializing its leaders. She highlighted the party’s failure to convene a Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting to honor her father after his death in August 2020, contrasting this with the...
BJP Expands Operation Lotus Ahead of Delhi Elections
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of expanding its controversial Operation Lotus strategy in the national capital as Delhi heads toward its upcoming elections. Kejriwal’s claims have stirred significant political debate, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader alleging that the BJP...
RSS Chief Advises Against Temple-Mosque Disputes in Uttar Pradesh
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has advised against initiating new temple-mosque disputes, particularly in Uttar Pradesh, cautioning that such actions could foster communal divisions. His remarks come amid rising tensions over historical religious sites in the region. Bhagwat emphasized that individuals seeking to lead the Hindu community...
