Pakistan’s Punjab province witnessed a gruesome case of faith-based violence when a Christian security guard was set on fire by a Muslim coworker in Bahawalpur on January 21. The survivor, Zahid Masih, is battling for recovery after enduring what rights groups describe as a premeditated attempt to murder him for his religious beliefs. The confrontation stemmed from persistent religious slurs by Mohammad Ali Azhar, who allegedly mocked Christianity and hurled obscenities at Masih. Defending his dignity, Masih’s resistance provoked Azhar to drench his face in petrol and strike a match, screaming supremacist rhetoric. Thanks to the timely rescue by fellow…
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India’s path to fiscal prudence is on track, with the fiscal deficit for April-December FY26 clocking in at ₹8.55 lakh crore—54.5% of the full-year target of ₹15.7 lakh crore announced in the 2025-26 budget. The finance ministry’s latest release on Friday highlights a healthier trajectory than last year’s 56.7% mark for the same period. Revenue collections hit ₹25.25 lakh crore (72.2% of budget estimates), outpacing expenditures at ₹33.81 lakh crore (66.7% of target). This gap demonstrates effective spending control amid rising inflows. Tax revenues grew impressively to ₹19.4 lakh crore from ₹18.4 lakh crore YoY, while non-tax receipts expanded to…
On the poignant occasion of Mahatma Gandhi’s death anniversary, Telangana’s top dignitaries gathered at the historic Bapu Ghat in Hyderabad. Governor Jishnu Dev Varma and Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka offered heartfelt floral tributes, commemorating the spot where Gandhi’s ashes merged with the Musi-Esi rivers. The event drew a wide array of Congress leaders, including Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud, and veteran V. Hanumantha Rao. Participants observed a multi-faith prayer session before honoring Gandhi’s statue, blending reverence with calls for his ideals in modern governance. Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy lauded Gandhi as a beacon who…
Jawaharlal Nehru University’s campus turned volatile after left-leaning students protested the Supreme Court’s halt on UGC’s fresh guidelines. The demonstration at Sabarmati Dhaba saw about 50 participants torch a symbolic effigy of Brahminism while raising anti-Brahminism chants. This bold act prompted a sharp rebuttal from ABVP, who decried the university as no haven for anarchy. Eyewitnesses reported slogans not only against Brahminism but also wishing destruction upon BJP and RSS, laced with divisive caste rhetoric. ABVP’s Priyanshu condemned these as assaults on democratic norms. ‘Taxpayers fund JNU for education, not to breed calls for societal demolition,’ he stated firmly. PhD…
In a significant step for India’s sporting ambitions, top officials from the International Olympic Academy (IOA) held talks with India’s Sports Ministry on January 30 in New Delhi. Director Makis Asimakopoulos and colleague Alexandra Karaiskou met with Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao and his team at the sports authority’s base. The IOA chief was visibly struck by the Sports Ministry’s blueprint for dominating the Olympic landscape. He commended the strategic roadmap and forward-thinking vision that positions India as a powerhouse. Post a thorough look at India’s sports programs, IOA is raring to contribute to Olympic education nationwide. Asimakopoulos emphasized sharing IOA’s…
Gwalior’s highways claimed four more lives in a horrific collision between a heavily laden truck and a car on January 30. The crash occurred in the Maharajpura area, where poor visibility from thick fog set the stage for disaster. Eyewitnesses reported the truck barreling down the road at high speed before smashing head-on into the oncoming car. The force of the impact reduced the vehicle to a crumpled heap, killing all occupants instantly. Police teams cordoned off the area, using heavy machinery to recover the remains. The gruesome task revealed the extent of the destruction, with bodies entangled in the…
The UAE cricket team has unveiled its leadership for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Mohammad Wasim taking the reins as captain. Set to unfold from February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, the event sets the stage for UAE’s most ambitious campaign yet. A proven leader with prior captaincy in 66 internationals, Wasim joins forces with 2022 World Cup veterans Alishan Sharafu and Zunaid Siddiqui. The trio forms the core of a squad hungry for progression beyond the group stages, a hurdle they’ve cleared neither in 2014 nor 2022. Backing this unit is a world-class coaching…
In a warm gesture of bilateral goodwill, Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership upon arriving in New Delhi for the pivotal second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. His comments, shared in an IANS interview, also addressed the dire humanitarian situation back home. Sudan’s civil war, raging since April 2023, has claimed countless lives and uprooted families across the nation, plunging the country into prolonged instability. The minister detailed ongoing measures to protect civilians, noting close coordination with the UN. High-ranking UN officials have directly interacted with affected communities, a step he described as vital.…
In a touching homecoming, Bigg Boss 19 champion Gaurav Khanna landed in Kanpur, his birthplace, prioritizing family ties over post-show buzz. The actor, still shadowed by Tanya Mittal’s claims of derogatory comments about her mother, wasted no time in paying respects at Parmat temple upon arrival. Brushing off questions about the feud, Gaurav declared the chapter closed with the show’s end. Speaking exclusively, he poured love for his origins: ‘Kanpur holds a special place in my heart. Roots anchor us to reality—they’re irreplaceable. This city shaped who I am.’ Recounting his reality TV stint, Gaurav revealed, ‘Bigg Boss strips away…
Seraikela’s serene Tangarani village was plunged into sorrow Friday morning when 40-year-old IDBI Bank employee Alok Padihari was found hanged in his own residence. Working at the Seraikela branch, Alok’s sudden death has sparked a police investigation amid community grief. Relatives recount a routine start to the day: Alok rose early, bathed, escorted his kids to school, and shared a meal with family. As others left for the river nearby, he stayed back alone. In those solitary moments, tragedy struck—he tied a sari to the ceiling fan and took his life. Returning home, the family stumbled upon the horrific scene.…