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The Supreme Court stayed a recent Delhi High Court order that suspended the life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case. The decision comes as a relief to the survivor, whose long fight for justice has come at an immense personal cost. The Unnao case is not just about one crime. It is about power, impunity, and a justice system that the perpetrators allege...

On the 140th foundation day of the Congress, Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi said the Congress is not just a political party, but the voice of India's soul that has stood with every weak, deprived and hardworking person. However, an online comment from another senior leader has exposed fissures within the party and the potential discontent among the senior leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has launched a One Stop Centre for Women to support Indian women facing crises, such as domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, and legal challenges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A change in the legal definition of the Aravalli hills has triggered fresh concern over the future of one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. While the Centre insists that mining will not be allowed, protests continue and political questions are mounting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka’s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges — how safe is long-distance road travel in In...

As Christmas approaches, celebrations across India are usually marked by carols, church gatherings and public festivities. But this year, a growing number of allegations suggest a very different atmosphere — one of fear and intimidation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. They were protesting the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Barricades were breached, and slogans were raised in the high-security diplomatic zone. What sparked this protest, and how did it escalate into a diplomatic flashpoint? See omnystudio.com/listen...

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders who travelled to India for visa renewal in December are stranded after US consulates abruptly postponed their interview appointments to next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BJP-led Mahayuti is heading for a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, with early trends showing the alliance comfortably ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late-night altercation at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday has sparked outrage after a passenger alleged that an off-duty Air India Express pilot assaulted him. The incident has raised serious questions about airline conduct and has drawn the attention of the aviation ministry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi sparked protests across the country. From attacks on media houses to unrest near diplomatic premises, the developments have raised serious concerns about law and order. So, what exactly happened, and why has Hadi’s death pushed Bangladesh back into turmoil? See omnystudio.com/listener for...

India has topped the global rankings for doping violations in sports for the third year in a row, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency or WADA. So why does India continue to lead this dubious list, even as it prepares to host major international sporting events? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delhi’s toxic air has pushed the state government into tougher curbs and emergency relief. With construction halted and vehicles restricted, the city is tightening the screws to fight pollution. So what measures are being rolled out, and who gets relief? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Delhi court has refused to take up the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter. Here’s why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Centre is preparing to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law VB-G RAM G that promises more workdays. So why is the government changing a 20-year-old scheme instead of modifying the existing scheme? And why is the opposition angry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 12 people were killed and nearly 30 others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. Australian authorities have described it as a terrorist attack. So what exactly happened at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the best footballer in the world turned into chaos as fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium. What really happened, and how did the first leg of the Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India descend into chaos? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major wildfire has broken out in Nagaland’s Kohima district. The fire was first spotted earlier today by a tourist guide, who immediately alerted the Khonoma village authorities and the district administration. Acting swiftly, Kohima Deputy Commissioner issued an urgent order forming a special team for reconnaissance and rescue operations. So, what exactly is being done to contain the blaz...

The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories after receiving requests from their chief electoral officers. So, what exactly has changed in the schedule — and how does it affect voters? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s rice exporters say the US threat of additional tariffs is 'not a major concern.' They argue that demand is steady and exports to the US are too small to hurt the sector. But how significant is India’s rice trade with the United States? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday posed a key question: How can people who have applied for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act be added to the voters' list before their citizenship is officially decided? A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing a petition filed by an NGO, Aatmadeep. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song Vande Mataram, a poem by Bankimchandra Chantterjea. However, a row has erupted after PM Narendra Modi opened the discussion in Parliament. What exactly caused the war of words in parliament?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A night of weekend revelry in North Goa turned into a horrific tragedy after a massive fire swept through the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora just after midnight on Sunday. The blaze claimed 25 lives and left six people injured. So what went wrong in Goa? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has capped domestic airfares after a massive wave of IndiGo flight cancellations caused chaos at major airports. The move comes as the country’s largest airline has been grappling with its worst operational crisis in two decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day state visit—his first since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. And despite Western sanctions and Trump's warnings, India and Russia have made it clear that they plan to expand, not scale back, their partnership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.