Pakur, Jharkhand erupted in fury following a horrific school bus accident that claimed the life of young Mridul Saha on Tuesday. The 18-year-old scooter rider from Talwadaanga village was fatally struck near Gandhi Chowk, prompting spontaneous protests that choked the city’s arteries and shuttered businesses. Eyewitnesses described the morning chaos at 9 AM when the overloaded bus collided with Saha’s scooter, crushing his skull and killing him instantly. Employed as a delivery boy at Jio Mart, he was the family’s only support pillar. His parents’ grief-stricken cries echoed as they mourned their sole provider. Locals swiftly mobilized, surrounding the accident…
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The buzz in India’s industry circles is palpable as the India-EU Free Trade Agreement edges closer to reality. Dubbed a ‘game-changer’ by top business bodies, this deal could catapult Indian exports to Europe by $75 billion, spotlighting labor-intensive powerhouses. Textiles, leather goods, marine products, and jewelry sectors are primed for a $33 billion windfall through prioritized market entry. CII’s Chandrajit Banerjee calls it a strategic triumph, strengthening ties between two democracies that together command a quarter of global GDP. ‘It’s a decisive boost to our edge in premium EU markets,’ Banerjee affirmed. The agreement fuels manufacturer prowess, service sector expansion,…
The three-day UP Day 2026 cultural fest at Lucknow’s Rashtriya Prerna Sthal concluded on a high note on January 26, blending tradition, modernity, and progress in a spectacular display. What started as an organized event swelled into a people’s carnival, with lakhs attending performances that celebrated Uttar Pradesh’s soul. Folk performers dominated, spreading the fragrance of mitti through dances and songs. Ocean Band’s rock-fusion set electrified the youth, while Vineet Singh and Pratibha Singh Baghel’s voices created magical moments. Departmental stalls traced UP’s growth story, and cultural stages hosted a parade of talents. Kathak maestro Saurabh-Gaurav Mishra from Varanasi set…
Allah Nazar Baloch, head of the militant Balochistan Liberation Front, unleashed a fierce critique against Balochistan’s Chief Minister Sarfaraz Bugti, branding the province’s new custody regulations as brutal and oppressive. In a post on Truth Social, he alleged daily abductions of five individuals by Pakistani forces, vanishing them without trace. Appealing directly to global watchdogs like the UN, EU, Amnesty, and HRW, Baloch demanded action against the alleged slaughter of Baloch civilians. He described Bugti as a puppet enforcing his masters’ draconian agenda, with detention facilities reminiscent of Nazi atrocities. ‘Security agencies kidnap five people on average every day, ramping…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will headline the prestigious NCC PM Rally in Delhi on Wednesday, January 28, at 3:30 PM at Cariappa Parade Ground. Under the banner ‘Nation First – Youth Duty Bound,’ the event aims to ignite a sense of duty and discipline in the hearts of young Indians. Serving as the spectacular conclusion to the NCC Republic Day Camp 2026, the rally brings together 2,406 cadets nationwide. International participation shines through with 207 delegates from 21 countries, fostering cross-border camaraderie among future leaders. Expect a dazzling array of cultural programs orchestrated by NCC cadets alongside NSS volunteers and…
A landmark book launch in Beijing sheds light on President Xi Jinping’s direct engagements with China’s grassroots laborers. ‘Xi Jinping and Frontline Workers,’ curated by the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, hit shelves via China Workers Publishing House, reaching readers across the country. Spanning 23 detailed transcripts, the collection captures Xi’s interactions during key phases of his career—from local postings in Hebei’s Zhengding to provincial stints in Fujian and Zhejiang, municipal leadership in Shanghai, and national service. Each account reveals his hands-on approach to understanding workers’ realities. Xi’s visits to bustling worksites, industrial plants, mining operations, and bustling harbors stand…
In a bid to sharpen India’s edge in precision sports, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) kicked off a dynamic four-day workshop on sports science for shooting and archery coaches at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Sports Complex. Organized by SAI’s dedicated Sports Science Division, this initiative is set to transform how coaches harness data and science for superior athlete outcomes. Opening the event, SAI Director General Hari Ranjan Rao pledged full governmental backing for sports science, urging smart investments that yield measurable wins. ‘Especially in sports where seconds or millimeters decide fates, science must power athlete support,’ he remarked, pointing…
Bareilly is at the center of a fiery administrative clash after the Uttar Pradesh government suspended City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri right after his resignation. The 2019 PCS officer didn’t hold back in a press briefing Tuesday, leveling explosive charges against the District Magistrate for an alleged ‘Pandit’ jibe that he deems a direct affront to Hindu traditions. Agnihotri painted a picture of broken trust in the system. ‘A call came to the DM ordering, “The Pandit has lost it,”‘ he revealed. Emphasizing that ‘Pandit’ represents Sanatan Dharma’s essence and unites various communities like Brahmins, Kayasthas, and Thakurs, he called the…
In a bold display of defiance, North Korea fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan on Tuesday, drawing sharp rebuke from Japan. The launches, detected by regional militaries, underscore Pyongyang’s persistent missile program despite global sanctions. Japan’s Defense Ministry tracked the first missile climbing to 80 km high and covering 350 km range. Fired from near Pyongyang at 3:50 PM, both projectiles landed beyond Japan’s economic waters, averting direct territorial violation. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba mobilized teams to assess impacts on shipping lanes and airways, emphasizing public safety. Tokyo’s top diplomat lodged a formal protest, decrying the launches…
The UGC’s ‘Rules for Promoting Equality in Higher Education Institutions, 2026′ have sparked nationwide debates, with resignations and protests mounting. Amid the storm, prominent Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore has voiced strong support, challenging opponents to broaden their perspectives. Speaking candidly, Rathore laid out the rules’ fundamental goal: building a discrimination-free society. ‘Why object if it’s about shielding people from insult?’ she asked. Identifying as savarna, she likened resistance to thieves fearing anti-theft laws—’Only the guilty panic.’ She referenced past battles over reservations and the SC-ST Act, which overcame backlash to empower the marginalized. ‘Change irks some, delights others—it’s the…