Sep 20, 2025
US, UK and France block Pakistan and China at UN by halting bid to sanction Balochistan Liberation Army as Balochistan faces CPEC exploitation, poverty and brutal repression
The United States, the United Kingdom, and France have together stopped an attempt made by Pakistan and China at the United Nations to impose sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its special fighting wing, the Majeed Brigade.
Sep 20, 2025
CAG report reveals Punjab under AAP worst hit with 40.35% debt to GSDP, West Bengal led by Mamata at 33.7%, as state liabilities soar to ₹59.60 lakh crore across India
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has released a first-of-its-kind report that shows how India’s states are managing their finances. The report was released on Friday (19th September) by CAG K. Sanjay Murthy during the State Finance Secretaries Conference.
Sep 20, 2025
Trump shocks global tech with $100,000 H-1B visa fee as Microsoft warns staff, Amazon, TCS, Google, Meta face huge costs, India hit hardest with 71% visa share
The Donald Trump administration has taken a step that has created widespread debate in the global technology sector. It has announced a massive hike in the fee for H-1B visas, the programme under which U.S. companies hire skilled foreign workers. As per the new directive, any organisation recruiting professionals from abroad under this scheme must now pay $100,000 for each application.
Sep 20, 2025
Lullaby to Death: In Ajmer, mother Anjali Singh ends life of her 3-year-old daughter Kavya by throwing her into Ana Sagar Lake; CCTV exposes truth, police arrest her partner Aklesh Gupta under probe
AJMER: A mother is meant to protect, nurture, and fight the world for her child. Yet, in a chilling crime that has left Ajmer shaken, a woman betrayed that very bond and killed her 3-year-old daughter by throwing her into the dark waters of Ana Sagar Lake. Police confirmed the tragedy on Wednesday, and the details reveal a story as heartbreaking as it is horrifying.
Sep 20, 2025
Telangana techie Mohammed Nizamuddin, 32, cried of racial hatred, wage fraud, poisoned food, and eviction before being tragically shot dead by Santa Clara police in US
Hyderabad: Shortly before his tragic death at the hands of the Santa Clara police in California on September 3, 32-year-old software engineer Mohammed Nizamuddin from Telangana had shared a haunting message online. His words revealed deep pain and highlighted his belief that he had become a victim of racial hatred and discrimination in the United States.
Sep 20, 2025
Former SC judge Rohinton Nariman whines over Akbar’s portrayal as tyrant in NCERT textbooks, ignoring Chittorgarh siege where 30,000 Hindus were massacred
Former Supreme Court Justice Rohinton Nariman has raised concerns about how Mughal emperor Akbar is shown in school history textbooks. He was not happy with Akbar being described as a “tyrant” and alleged that there is a “distortion of history” taking place in these books.
Sep 19, 2025
National Geographic unveils Odisha’s Similipal black tiger on its October 2025 cover as Naveen Patnaik hails Prasenjeet Yadav’s 120-day mission capturing this rare wonder
Former Odisha Chief Minister and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) supremo Naveen Patnaik has expressed his joy at a historic recognition. Similipal’s rare black tiger has been chosen to feature on the cover of the prestigious National Geographic magazine, bringing global attention to this extraordinary wildlife treasure of Odisha.
Sep 19, 2025
United States Department of Justice ends probe into BAPS Akshardham after no proof of caste bias or forced labour found, 4-year case sees artisan withdrawals and restores faith in justice
On Thursday, 18 September, the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan (BAPS) organization announced that the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey have closed their investigation into BAPS and the construction of BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham.
Sep 19, 2025
Legendary singer Zubeen Garg, 52, dies in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore during North East India Festival, leaving Assam, Bollywood and millions in grief
The world of music has been shaken by the sudden and heartbreaking death of celebrated Bollywood and Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The 52-year-old artist, who carried the voice of an entire generation, lost his life in a tragic scuba diving accident in Singapore. He had traveled there to participate in the North East India Festival, where he was scheduled to perform on September 20 and 21.