Trade unions protest new labor laws; announce nationwide strike on Wednesday

New Delhi. Ten major central trade unions in India have called the central government’s four new labor codes anti-labor and pro-corporate, demanding their immediate withdrawal. These unions, mostly affiliated with opposition parties, have announced a nationwide protest and strike this coming Wednesday. These unions, mostly affiliated with opposition parties, have been opposing these laws for the past five years. The four labor codes (the Wage Code, the Industrial Relations Code, the Social Security Code, and the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code) were passed by Parliament in 2019-20 and are…

Delhi bomb blasts: Deep ideological and financial differences within Jaish module exposed

New Delhi. The investigation into the November 10, 2025, car bomb blast near Delhi’s Red Fort has revealed a startling rift within the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist module over ideology, attack strategy, and funding. The differences between suicide bomber Dr. Umar Un Nabi and other members were so profound that Umar even refused to attend his associate Adeel Rather’s wedding in October. According to investigating agencies, the arrested accused, Muzammil Ganai, Adeel Rather, and Mufti Irfan Wagay, were influenced by al-Qaeda’s ideology, which prioritizes attacks on Western countries and distant enemies. Dr. Umar…

UST joins hands with NiKshay Mitra; provides food kits to TB patients as part of CSR initiative

Thiruvananthapuram: In line with the Nikshay Mitra Initiative under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan of the National Tuberculosis Control Programme (NTEP), the corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative of UST, a leading AI and digital transformation solutions company, has launched a six-month programme to provide food kits to tuberculosis patients in Thiruvananthapuram and Ernakulam districts. As part of the initiative, UST has begun providing nutritious food kits to tuberculosis patients for the next six months, under the NiKshay Mitra program of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. NiKshay is part of India’s…

After row over childlike sex dolls at Shein, now Hindus upset at Shein for Lord Ganesh blanket

Upset Hindus are urging Shein, Singapore headquartered “global online fashion and lifestyle retailer”, to apologize and immediately withdraw the multipurpose blanket-bedspread carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was shocking to visualize that Shein, for its mercantile greed, was apparently persuading the world to sleep on the image of Lord Ganesh, which Hindus worshipped. Hindu deity Lord Ganesh, whose image was depicted on Ganesh Multipurpose Blanket Bedspread sold at Shein website,…

AAPI to Host 19th Global Health Summit in Odisha: Spotlight on TB, Diabetes, Ayurveda, and Healthcare Innovation

Hundreds of Physicians and Global Leaders to Convene in Bhubaneswar, January 9–11, 2026 The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) is set to host its 19th Annual Global Health Summit (GHS) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, from January 9 to 11, 2026. This landmark event, drawing hundreds of physicians, researchers, and policymakers from across the globe, will serve as a pivotal forum to address India’s most urgent health challenges: Tuberculosis (TB), Diabetes, the integration of Ayurveda with modern medicine, and the adoption of cutting-edge health technology. Uniting Medical Minds to…

Corpus Christi City Council meeting opens with Hindu mantras in Sanskrit

Hindu prayer opened the Corpus Christi City Council meeting in Texas on November 11, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Corpus Christi City Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English interpretation of the prayers. Sanskrit is considered a sacred language in Hinduism and the root language of Indo-European languages. Zed, who is the President of Universal Society of Hinduism, recited from Rig-Veda, the oldest scripture of the world still in common use; besides lines…

UST wins Indian CSR Awards 2025 for Water Conservation and Social Inclusion

Thiruvananthapuram: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has won two awards at the Indian CSR Awards 2025 in the categories of ‘Most Impactful Save Water Initiative of the Year’ and ‘Education, Health and Livelihood Initiatives for People with Disabilities (PWDs)’. This marks the fourth consecutive year that UST has been recognized at the Indian CSR Awards, underscoring the company’s long-term commitment to community-led, sustainable social impact. Since its inception in 1999, UST has been driven by its mission of Transforming Lives, implementing 127 projects across nine states and positively impacting over one…

Bodour Al Qasimi witnesses the launch of ‘Sharjah: The Capital of Culture’ through a collaboration with luxury publisher Assouline

H. Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi: “Sharjah’s cultural journey continues to bridge heritage and innovation, illuminating the world through knowledge, creativity, and human connection.” Chronicles Sharjah’s transformation through seven chapters on architecture, art, education, environment, literature, museums, and craftsmanship. Features landmarks such as Heart of Sharjah, House of Wisdom, Sharjah Mosque, and Mleiha National Park. Includes Sharjah’s global cultural milestones, including its UNESCO titles and the inscription of Faya Palaeolandscape as a World Heritage Site. Combines photography, research, and storytelling to reflect a city where heritage and innovation coexist.…

Rajnath Singh taunted Rahul Gandhi on his hydrogen bomb claim; Saying, “Forget that, he couldn’t even light a firecracker”

New Delhi:  Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has completely rejected Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft. Taking a dig at the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha for his hydrogen bomb claim, he said that he has not even been able to light a firecracker. Regarding the questions raised on the SIRs of Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav before the Bihar elections, the Union Minister said that the Election Commission has given its clarification on this. Speaking to the media, the Union Defense Minister sharply targeted the Congress…

Muslims cannot recite Vande Mataram, make me recite it… SP MLA gives controversial statement

New Delhi:  It has been 150 years since the National Song Vande Mataram was composed. Many programs were also held across the country for this. PM Modi also released a commemorative postage stamp and coin on this occasion. But a new controversy has started in Mumbai regarding Vande Mataram. SP MLA Abu Azmi has given a controversial statement regarding Vande Mataram. Azmi said that no one can make me recite Vande Mataram. No Muslim can be made to recite Vande Mataram. In Islam, the earth and the sun are not…