Victory of Good over Evil, Celebration of Light over Darkness; Nation Illuminated with Diwali Festivities

New Delhi: The excitement of Diwali celebrations is spreading across the country, conveying the triumphant message of light over darkness, goodness over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. As homes, temples, and public places glitter with the radiance of oil lamps and colorful lights, people in various regions warmly welcome the festival of lights through traditional rituals and festivities.nnDiwali is not only a religious festival but also a celebration of love, unity, and hope, where family members, relatives, and friends gather to share joy. With a distinctive place in Indian culture…

‘I hope all of you are enjoying the weather in Delhi’; Supreme Court sharply reprimands officials amid severe air pollution

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has strongly criticized the authorities concerned as air pollution in the national capital Delhi and its adjoining areas surges to hazardous levels. The Court questioned the lapses in pollution control measures when the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) approached 400. Urging the authorities not to confine themselves merely to issuing statements on a problem gravely affecting public health and daily life, the Court demanded effective and concrete action. Chief Justice Suryakant’s sarcastic remark, “I hope all of you are enjoying…

Can Congress Replicate the Democratic Party’s 2022 Midterm Success in India’s 2029 Lok Sabha Elections? Shashi Tharoor’s Response Draws Attention

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor has responded to discussions on whether the Democratic Party’s gains in the recent US midterm elections can translate into political success for the Congress in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Tharoor remarked that while political setbacks faced by ruling parties and right-wing populist leaders in various parts of the world might inspire the Indian opposition, it is not realistic to assume that electoral success models from foreign countries can be applied identically in India. In an interview with CNN-News18, Tharoor…

That Dark Day When Indira Gandhi Was Shot; No Response Even When Calling Out to Mother Covered in Blood: Sonia Gandhi’s Haunting Memories of October 31, 1984

New Delhi: October 31, 1984, stands as one of the most tragic chapters in Indian political history. On that day, Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minister of India, was shot dead by her own security personnel. The memories of this assassination, which shocked not only India but the entire world, remain sharply etched even four decades later. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi heartbreakingly narrates the events of that day through the perspectives of a daughter-in-law, a mother, and a wife. Her autobiography, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love,' scheduled for release on November…

CBSE Board Exams 2027: Class 10 and Class 12 Exams From February 16; Provisional Timetable Released

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the provisional date sheet for the 2027 Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations. According to the published exam schedule, the board exams for both classes will commence on February 16, 2027. The Class 10 exams will conclude on March 9, while the Class 12 exams will continue until April 9. All exams are scheduled to start at 10.30 AM Indian Standard Time. The examination calendar has been prepared to help students plan their preparation more effectively and allocate…

Nashra Naeem Wins Historic Vice-President Election at Aligarh Muslim University

Nashra Naeem, a member of the Fraternity Movement's central committee, has been elected vice-president of the students' union at Aligarh Muslim University, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the university's history, according to the Malayalam report. Naeem won by a margin of 1,273 votes in an election involving an electorate of more than 20,000 students. The student-union election was restored after eight years, following sustained student protests in recent months calling for voting to resume. Originally from Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh, Naeem is a law student at…

Ten rescuers reportedly in danger after two boats capsize during Telangana flood rescue

Khammam, Telangana: Two boats carrying rescue personnel reportedly capsized in strong currents during an attempt to reach five fishermen stranded in Bethupalli Lake in Sathupalli mandal, Khammam district, according to a Malayalam Daily News report published on November 5. The report said ten members of the rescue team fell into the water after the boats overturned on Wednesday. Preliminary reports raised fears of fatalities, but the report explicitly stated that no official death toll had been confirmed. The exact condition of those involved and the number missing were still awaiting…