Author: News Analysis India
In a fiery address spanning Maharashtra politics to global affairs, BJP MLA Ram Kadam dissected the brewing NCP merger speculation with piercing skepticism. He pointed out the glaring anomaly: no merger murmurs when Ajit Pawar was alive. Sharad Pawar or others never broached unity then. ‘These talks ignite only post his demise—smacks of foul play,’ Kadam asserted, hinting at a sinister political undercurrent. Upholding coalition decorum, Kadam urged any decision-makers to approach CM Devendra Fadnavis first. The Chief Minister’s firm denial underscores these as baseless concoctions, he noted, aimed at misleading the public. On India-Pakistan cricket ties, Kadam evoked national…
In a bold assertion, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proclaimed India as the chief engine driving global growth, capturing 17 percent of the world’s GDP increase and eclipsing the United States. This revelation came during an engaging session with students post the 2026-27 budget presentation in Parliament. Drawing from an IMF chart popularized by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Sitharaman detailed how India and China dominate with a combined 43 percent contribution—India’s slice at 17 percent versus China’s 26 percent. ‘The center of economic gravity is shifting,’ she noted, highlighting Asia’s rising dominance over Western economies. While recognizing China’s edge, the…
In a blow to Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 preparations, pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood could sit out the early matches. The tall fast bowler is rehabbing an Achilles tendon problem back in Sydney, away from the Sri Lankan action starting February 7. To mitigate risks, Sean Abbott has been drafted into the traveling reserves. The injury timeline traces back to a hamstring tweak against England, followed by Achilles complications in recovery. After consultations, the team management opted to let Hazlewood build strength domestically. Selector Tony Dodemaide highlighted the long-view approach: staying home offers better rehab conditions, especially with Nathan Ellis…
The Supreme Court stepped in decisively to shield Pakistani Hindu refugees from forced displacement, criticizing authorities for failing to provide basic dignity after granting citizenship. At the heart of the dispute is a camp housing over 250 families near Delhi’s Signature Bridge, where residents face demolition drives by the DDA over alleged illegal occupation of Yamuna floodplains. These Scheduled Caste Hindus escaped brutal religious oppression in Pakistan, only to find precarious existence in India’s capital. While some hold citizenship documents, others are in limbo. A prior Delhi High Court order in May 2025 had paved the way for clearances, prompting…
Rohtas, Bihar, is reeling from a macabre murder case where a woman was strangled by her husband for protesting his affair, her body then concealed in a trolley suitcase and discarded like trash. The incident near Dehri’s bustling vegetable market has ignited public fury and calls for stringent action. Maroon Khatoon, 25, from Chandauli’s Sakaldih village in neighboring UP, tied the knot with local man Mohammad Kayamuddin in 2022. What began as a promising union soured quickly over his affair with a relative. Her repeated objections fueled heated rows, police confirmed during initial inquiries. The nightmare began Sunday when early…
Myanmar’s Yangon International Airport is now a frontline defense against the Nipah virus, with intensified health checks targeting flights from India. Triggered by West Bengal’s current epidemic, these measures aim to block any potential spread into the country. Health ministry directives emphasize thermal scans and symptom evaluations for all international arrivals, particularly those from high-risk areas. Procedures follow strict guidelines for contagious diseases capable of unleashing widespread crises. To bolster awareness, leaflets detailing Nipah symptoms and precautions are distributed to travelers, complemented by eye-catching posters across terminals. Airport departments are collaborating seamlessly to enforce containment protocols, with identical setups at…
Rajkot’s SRP ground in Gondal turned somber on Monday when 27-year-old Nitinbhai Chauhan from Gir Somnath’s Malarwadi village died of cardiac arrest shortly after acing the 5km run in Gujarat’s ongoing police recruitment process. The young man, who completed the test in a swift 23 minutes, beat the required time with ease. But joy turned to panic as he exited the venue, struck by intense chest pain and breathing difficulties. On-site doctors sprang into action, administering emergency care and ferrying him to the nearest civil hospital in Gondal. Tragically, he breathed his last en route to recovery. ‘He was walking…
In a nostalgic return to her roots, Soundarya Rajinikanth, daughter of superstar Rajinikanth and a key player in Tamil filmdom, is making headlines with her production comeback. Speaking at the pre-release function of ‘With Love’, the film she is producing under director Madan, she delved into memories of her past and hopes for the future. The event turned personal when Venkat Prabhu, whom she invited, pointed out that ‘Goa’, her debut production, had hit screens 16 years ago. That film catapulted her into prominence as a producer. ‘Life threw many curveballs after that, keeping me away from production for a…
COOCH BEHAR: Disaster struck moments into secondary board exams at a Cooch Behar school, but heroic police intervention saved the day. The near-miss at Nakkatigach Higher Secondary School highlights critical safety gaps even as exams proceed statewide. Around 202 students from Balabhot High School, Balabhot Vidyasagar Vidyapeeth, and Krishnapur School had just settled into their papers when screams echoed from the canteen. A gas cylinder ignited during tea preparation, flames leaping high and threatening the entire premises. Alert police personnel at the exam center reacted instantly. Risking their lives, they hauled the burning cylinder across the grounds to a safe…
Dhaka’s judicial hammer fell hard on Monday as a special court convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of corruption in the high-profile Purbachal plot scam, imposing a 10-year prison sentence. Her niece, UK Parliament member Tulip Siddiq, drew a four-year term in the same proceedings. Judge Mohammad Rabiul Alam, presiding over Dhaka Special Judge Court-4, alongside ACC prosecutor Mir Ahmad Ali Salam, finalized the long-running probe. Twelve co-accused, including Hasina’s nephew Radwan Mujib Siddiq and niece Azmina Siddiq, joined her in 10-year sentences for one count. Radwan and Azmina faced seven years each in a separate charge, with another defendant…