The Madras High Court on Tuesday came down heavily on the Tamil Nadu police over its handling of the Karur rally stampede that left 41 people dead. The court expressed strong dissatisfaction at the lack of accountability and investigation, remarking that actor-politician Vijay, who had addressed the event, “fled the scene” and “vanished” instead of...
During a pivotal address marking the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Nagpur, its chief—Mohan Bhagwat—delivered a strong message rejecting compulsion in international trade and urging renewed focus on Swadeshi (indigenous production) in response to recent US tariffs on Indian goods. Over recent months, the United States imposed steep reciprocal and penalty...
In a hard-hitting intervention at the United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva, India sharply rebuked Pakistan for its presentation on human rights, calling the exercise “deeply ironic” given Islamabad’s own documented record of minority persecution and internal abuses. The Indian delegation used its right of reply to dismantle what it described as a...
A towering figure in Hindustani classical music, Pandit Chhannulal Mishra, died in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 89, surrounded by family and in keeping with his expressed wishes. During his last days, he had asked that he not be placed on a ventilator, a request that was respected by his loved...
In a startling and thought-provoking exchange, OpenAI’s ChatGPT was prompted with a hypothetical scenario: if the world were on the brink of total destruction and only one country’s population could be preserved to rebuild humanity, which nation would it choose? After initial reluctance, the AI ultimately responded: “India.” The answer came after repeated questioning and...
India’s emphatic triumph over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai turned into a moment of political symbolism when Prime Minister Narendra Modi likened the win to “Operation Sindoor” while congratulating Team India. PM Modi’s Tweet After India’s Victory Shortly after India sealed the Asia Cup with a five-wicket win, PM Modi took...
Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk, has strongly denied allegations that her husband has any links to Pakistan or was involved in financial irregularities. She described his detention under the National Security Act (NSA) as “misplaced” and accused authorities of misrepresenting his peaceful protests. According to Angmo, all foreign trips undertaken by Wangchuk...
In a sensational case that has left locals stunned, a woman reportedly eloped with her own sister-in-law, leaving behind her husband and their child. The shocking revelation came to light after the husband stumbled upon WhatsApp chats exposing a romantic relationship between the two women. The woman, identified as Sandhya, and her sister-in-law, Mansi, are...
A fresh wave of concern has swept through the Indian diaspora in Canada after hateful graffiti was discovered in Mississauga, where the words “Indian Rats” were painted near a children’s park. The offensive message has caused deep outrage among Indo-Canadians, particularly because it appeared in a space often visited by families and young children. The...
A massive political rally organized by actor-politician Vijay’s party, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), in Karur turned into a tragedy on Friday evening after a sudden crowd surge triggered a stampede-like situation. According to official figures, at least 10 people lost their lives, while more than 30 others were rushed to hospitals with injuries. How the...