The probe into Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg’s mysterious death takes center stage today as Assam’s Kamrup District Court examines bail petitions from five defendants. Fresh from the SIT’s detailed charge sheet filing, this hearing promises fresh insights into a case that has gripped the nation. Shyamkunu Mahanta and Amritprabha Mahanta headline the group pleading for release. They assert full cooperation with the SIT and insist the investigation’s closure eliminates grounds for detention. Legal experts view this as a critical juncture that could influence future proceedings. Explosive revelations in the charge sheet implicate manager Siddharth Sharma and bandmate Shekharjyoti Goswami…
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A new UNCTAD report paints a bullish picture for India’s economy, revealing a 73% explosion in FDI to $47 billion in 2025. This positions India among the world’s fastest-growing destinations for foreign capital, defying broader trends in developing markets. Services led the charge, with heavy bets on finance, IT, and R&D drawing billions. Production sectors gained traction too, thanks to proactive policies linking India to international supply networks. Data centers emerged as a hotspot, pulling in $7 billion in the first nine months and ranking India seventh worldwide. Q4 brought game-changing announcements: Google’s $15 billion AI initiative in Andhra Pradesh,…
In a nostalgic nod to Ayodhya’s transformative journey, the Modi Archive on Thursday unveiled Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s evocative 1989 article on X. Penned just after joining BJP and published in Gujarati under ‘Aniket,’ it celebrates the Ram Shila foundation as a landmark of Hindu awakening. Marking two years since Ram Lalla’s pran pratishtha on January 22, 2024, the piece resonates deeply. Modi wrote of November 9-10, 1989, as sky-high monuments in Hindu history, where India took its first victorious stride post-independence. He critiqued intellectuals twisting the event politically – some imagining Congress backing, others VHP concessions. But Modi saw…
Mirzapur police have cracked open a disturbing racket operating under the guise of a popular gym, where women were subjected to forced conversions, rape, and blackmail. Four men, led by the gym proprietor, are behind bars, and four gym locations stand sealed as the investigation deepens. Victims’ complaints painted a grim picture from KGN Gym in Sadar Tehsil Colony. Trainers allegedly befriended young women, drawing them into romantic illusions before coercing religious changes, violating them sexually, and extorting cash via compromising recordings. The FIR names seven accused, triggering a multi-agency response. Local activist Keshavwani from Hindu Jagran Manch revealed the…
Heavy rains turned a festive holiday spot into a nightmare in New Zealand when a massive landslide buried parts of Beachside Holiday Park near Mount Maunganui. Several visitors, including young children on vacation, remain unaccounted for after the Thursday morning disaster in Bay of Plenty. The collapse occurred shortly after 9:30 AM, as saturated soil from Tauranga’s extreme 270mm rainfall over 24 hours cascaded down, smashing into vehicles, tents, and amenities. Initial rescue efforts picked up faint calls from under the mound, but silence has since prevailed, per Fire and Emergency commander William Paike. Minister Mark Mitchell labeled the scene…
Baghdad has made history by receiving 150 ISIS prisoners from Syrian custody, a first in the fight against the terror group. The Iraqi military confirmed the move on Wednesday, highlighting deepened bilateral security ties. Among the detainees are Iraqi citizens and foreigners implicated in atrocities against civilians. They were held in SDF-controlled prisons in Hasakah, Syria, before the coalition-brokered transfer to Iraq’s state-run reformatories. Spokesperson Sabah al-Numani explained the logistics, noting that the process was meticulously planned with international partners. Future phases hinge on evolving security dynamics, but plans envision relocating thousands more. CENTCOM reports the secure shift from Hasakah…
Kolkata’s NIA special court delivered justice on Wednesday, handing down a 10-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to Syed M Idris from Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada in a high-stakes Lashkar-e-Taiba recruitment conspiracy. The Pakistan-sponsored operation targeted Muslim youths in West Bengal, grooming them via online platforms for violent jihad against India. Idris was convicted under stringent IPC and UAPA provisions, with sentences to run concurrently and a Rs 70,000 penalty. This development highlights the sophisticated tactics employed by cross-border terror groups to infiltrate and destabilize India. The investigation kicked off when NIA assumed control in April 2020 from state police. Idris was arrested…
Thursday brought celebrations across India as the ‘Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child’ initiative turned 11. Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the tributes on X, spotlighting how the nation’s girls are shattering records and redefining success in every arena. Reflecting on the campaign’s start exactly 11 years ago, PM Modi noted the cultural sanctity of daughters in India. His post read: ‘In our country, where daughters are considered as Lakshmi, the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign began 11 years ago today. It’s a huge point of pride that India’s daughters are making new records every day in every…
After three sessions of declines, India’s benchmark indices staged a powerful recovery on Thursday morning. Fueled by receding fears of trade disruptions tied to Greenland, the BSE Sensex opened sharply higher by over 500 points at 82,459.66, compared to Wednesday’s close of 81,909.63. Nifty 50 mirrored the enthusiasm, debuting at 25,344.15 versus 25,157.50. Early trade saw the Sensex at 82,432.69 (up 523.06 points, 0.64%) around 9:18 AM, while Nifty hit 25,310.05 (up 152.55 points, 0.61%). All Nifty indices traded in the green, reflecting uniform strength. Momentum built quickly, pushing Sensex gains beyond 700 points momentarily. Midcap and Smallcap indices outperformed,…
Karan Patel, the heartthrob who ruled Indian TV with hits like Yeh Hai Mohabbatein and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, is trading scripted drama for raw reality. His latest venture, the riveting reality show ‘The 50’, marks a thrilling pivot in his illustrious career. Speaking candidly, Patel quashed rumors of stepping back from acting. ‘I’m in full reinvention mode,’ he declared. ‘Stopping isn’t an option; I’m constantly evolving. New challenges like this show push me to discover fresh facets of myself.’ Patel emphasizes that ‘The 50’ aligns perfectly with his path forward. Far from a deviation, it’s a natural progression. He paints…