Power plant blast in central India kills at least 19, injures 17
At least 19 people have been killed and 17 others injured when a boiler at a power plant in central India exploded, local police said Wednesday. The explosion occurred Tuesday…
India: A Dalit officer highlights caste bias in judiciary
‘Caste everywhere if you look’Gopal*, a young judicial officer in north India, says caste continues to shape both formal and informal aspects of the judiciary, influencing recruitment, workplace interactions and…
Ex-MLA Estamur Momin surrenders in Ri Bhoi over Garo Hills violence
Former MLA Estamur Momin on April 13 surrendered before police in Meghalaya’s Ri Bhoi district after remaining absconding in connection with violence that erupted in the Garo Hills amid tensions…
Pawan Khera moves Telangana HC seeking anticipatory bail in case filed by Assam government
Congress leader Pawan Khera has approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in connection with a case registered by the Assam Police over allegations he made against Assam Chief…
‘Corrupt leaders should not enter Assembly’: Manoranjan Talukdar targets Ranjeet Kumar Dass in Bhawanipur-Sorbhog
Political rhetoric intensified in the Bhawanipur-Sorbhog constituency as opposition alliance candidate Manoranjan Talukdar launched a sharp attack on BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass, accusing him of corruption and misgovernance. Addressing…
Owaisi blames Congress for BJP’s rise in Assam, alleges 50,000 Muslim homes demolished
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on April 2 launched a sharp attack on both the BJP and the Congress while campaigning in Assam, asserting that his visit is aimed at strengthening…
Gaurav Gogoi alleges ‘syndicate politics’ in BJP, promises new law to bar kin from govt contracts
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on April 2 launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the BJP is promoting “syndicate mafia” politics in the state…
Kiren Rijiju submits petition to Election Commission over alleged irregularities in West Bengal polls
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday, March 30 submitted a petition to the Election Commission, raising concerns about the conduct of the ongoing assembly elections in West Bengal. According to…
War in Mideast spurs Muslims in Indian-controlled Kashmir to collect donations for Iran, in photos
India — More than a thousand miles from the Iran war, Muslim residents in Indian-controlled Kashmir are collecting donations for Iranians: gold, cash, even utensils and livestock. Community leaders and…
Gaurav Gogoi: The reader who is his best asset and worst liability
At 43, Gaurav is Himanta Biswa Sarma’s most credible challenger, and possibly his most convenient one. His greatest strength and fatal flaw are the same: he refuses to treat politics…