India
“India Sends his first Astronaut to Space in Nine Years”
India has marked a significant milestone in its space exploration journey with the successful launch of the Axiom-4 mission, carrying Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the country’s second astronaut to venture into space. Shukla, a 39-year-old Indian Air Force test pilot, piloted the mission alongside a multi-country crew, including former NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski […]
India’s Darkest Hour: Forced Sterilization During the Emergency
In 1976, India’s government, led by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, implemented a mass sterilization campaign aimed at curbing the country’s rapid population growth. This coercive program, which targeted men with two or more children, resulted in over 8 million vasectomies being performed, often under questionable circumstances. The campaign was part of a broader effort to […]
India’s Crackdown on Muslims in Assam Sparks Concern
The Indian state of Assam has been embroiled in a heated controversy over the treatment of Bengali-speaking Muslims, with allegations of forced deportations(pushback) to Bangladesh and human rights abuses. Hundreds of Muslims have been pushed back into Bangladesh since May, according to state Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has vowed to intensify the crackdown. […]
Air India Chairman Provides Update on Crashed Plane’s Engines
N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Air India, has revealed that one of the engines of the plane that crashed last week was new, while the other was not due for servicing until December. In an interview with Times Now channel, Chandrasekaran said, “The right engine was a new engine put in March 2025. The left engine […]
ANOTHER TRAGEDY: Several People Killed in India Helicopter Crash
A tragic helicopter crash in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand has claimed the lives of seven people, including a two-year-old child and the pilot. The aircraft, a Bell 407 helicopter operated by Aryan Aviation, was flying from Kedarnath to Guptkashi, a popular pilgrimage route in the Himalayan mountains, when it lost contact with authorities. […]
Bride Arrested for Alleged Murder of Husband on Honeymoon
A 25-year-old Indian bride, Sonam Raghuvanshi, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja, during their honeymoon in the northeastern state of Meghalaya. The police claim that Sonam hired killers to murder Raja, and four men have been arrested in connection with the case. Sonam’s father, Devi Singh, has defended his daughter, saying “she […]
Curfew and Internet Shutdown in India’s Violence-Hit Manipur State
Authorities in Manipur, India, have imposed a curfew and shut down the internet in parts of the state following violent protests over the arrest of leaders from an ethnic group. The violence broke out after India’s top investigating agency arrested five leaders of Arambai Tenggol, an armed Meitei radical group, including their chief Asem Kanan […]
Stampede Outside Cricket Stadium in India Claims Lives
A devastating stampede occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, India, on Wednesday, resulting in several deaths and numerous injuries. The incident happened as thousands of fans gathered to celebrate Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s historic first Indian Premier League (IPL) title win. The crowd, largely comprised of enthusiastic supporters, became uncontrollable, leading to the tragic […]
India Advances Stealth Fighter Program Amid PakistanTensions
India’s defense minister has approved a framework for developing the country’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, amid escalating tensions with Pakistan. The Indian state-run Aeronautical Development Agency will invite interest from defense firms to develop a prototype of the twin-engine 5th-generation fighter. This project is crucial for the Indian Air Force, which has seen its […]
India’s Ex-Wrestling Chief Cleared of Minor’s Sexual Harassment
A court in Delhi has cleared former wrestling federation chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment charges filed by a minor female wrestler. The court accepted a Delhi police report recommending the cancellation of the case against Singh, citing a lack of corroborative evidence. Singh, a former Member of Parliament from the governing Bharatiya […]