Category: India

  • India vs. New Zealand: Champions Trophy 2025 Final – All You Need to Know!

    India vs. New Zealand: Champions Trophy 2025 Final – All You Need to Know!

    India is all set to face New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, happening in Dubai. Excitingly, people have placed bets totaling up to ₹5,000 crore on the match! Many believe India is likely to win, according to reports.

    However, there are some serious concerns. It’s been said that dangerous groups, like Dawood Ibrahim’s gang known as ‘D Company,’ are involved in betting on major cricket matches in Dubai. The police in Delhi have caught at least five big gamblers during this Champions Trophy. They found many gadgets and items used for betting while questioning these gamblers, which led them to discover more about the betting happening in Dubai.

    The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, has been doing great. They have won every match so far, including important games against Bangladesh, Pakistan, and New Zealand. They also defeated World Champions Australia in the semifinals to reach the final. This is a special moment for the team, as they last won the ICC Champions Trophy way back in 2013 and lost the final in 2017 to Pakistan. Now, they have a chance to win it all again!

  • Modi Strengthens India-Mauritius Relations with Key Agreements

    Modi Strengthens India-Mauritius Relations with Key Agreements

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Mauritius for two days, starting March 12, to celebrate the country’s National Day as the guest of honor. During this visit, India and Mauritius will sign several important agreements to improve cooperation in various areas. These agreements will focus on sharing information about ships, building capacities, increasing trade, and fighting financial crimes.

    Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted that the relationship between India and Mauritius has grown significantly over the past decade. Indian military forces and a navy ship will join the National Day celebrations.

    Mauritius has a strong connection with India because about 70% of its population has Indian roots. Over the past 18 years, India’s trade with Mauritius has increased from around $206 million to over $851 million in 2023-24. In the last fiscal year, India exported goods worth $778 million to Mauritius, while Mauritius exported about $73 million worth of goods back to India.

    Since 2000, Mauritius has invested $175 billion in India, making it a key partner. Although recent changes to a tax agreement caused a drop in foreign investments from Mauritius, it remains the third-largest source of foreign investment for India.

    On February 22, 2021, India and Mauritius agreed on a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation and Partnership Agreement (CECPA) after nearly 15 years of talks, marking India’s first trade agreement with an African country.

  • TMC Takes Action Against Duplicate Voter IDs – Urgent Meeting Ahead

    TMC Takes Action Against Duplicate Voter IDs – Urgent Meeting Ahead

    A group of ten lawmakers from the Trinamool Congress (TMC) will meet the Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday. They want to talk about problems with Voter ID cards, specifically the issue of duplicate Electors Photo Identity Cards (EPIC) numbers. TMC MP Derek O’Brien shared this news on Saturday.

    There’s been a lot of talk in West Bengal about this issue. On February 27, the TMC accused the Election Commission of India of messing with voter records. They claimed this gives an unfair advantage to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). O’Brien said, “We have asked for a meeting with the CEC, and he has agreed. Our team will meet him at 5:30 PM on Tuesday.”

    The TMC group includes important leaders like Kalyan Banerjee, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar, Kirti Azad, and Sagarika Ghose. While many opposition parties are planning to talk about the duplicate EPIC numbers in Parliament, TMC is taking the first step by meeting the Election Commission.

    One TMC member pointed out that since each EPIC number should be unique to every voter, having duplicates could lead to people being denied their voting rights. The Election Commission’s handbook says that EPIC numbers must be unique. It’s concerning that voters in different areas, and even different states, have the same EPIC numbers. The TMC wants the Election Commission to explain how these duplicate numbers occurred and why they can’t make sure every voter has their own unique ID.

  • Hampi Rape Incident: Police Arrest Two; CM Calls It a Horrific Crime

    Hampi Rape Incident: Police Arrest Two; CM Calls It a Horrific Crime

    Karnataka’s Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah, spoke out against a serious crime that happened near the Hampi heritage site, where two women, one of them from Israel, were attacked by three men on the night of March 6. He called the incident “a horrible crime” and mentioned that two suspects have already been caught by the police, while they are still searching for the third.

    Siddaramaiah said, “As soon as we heard about the incident, I told the police to act quickly, and they have already arrested two suspects. The investigation is continuing.” Deputy Chief Minister, DK Shivakumar, also promised strict actions against those responsible for the crime. He mentioned that when the two women and a male friend went out for stargazing, they were approached by the three attackers.

    According to police reports, the group had gone to the Tungabhadra Canal to look at the stars and play music. The attackers first asked for petrol. After an argument over money, they threatened the group with stones. The attackers physically assaulted and raped the two women, while the male friend was pushed into the water. One of the women bravely detailed her experience in her police complaint.

    Sowmya Reddy, a leader from the Karnataka Mahila Congress, highlighted the need for better safety for women and noted an increase in crimes against women in recent years. Congress MP GC Chandrashekhar described the attack as “unfortunate” and assured that state authorities will take action against the criminals.

  • Bajrang Dal Protests Iftar Party at Rishikul Ayurvedic College

    Bajrang Dal Protests Iftar Party at Rishikul Ayurvedic College

    On Saturday, members of the Bajrang Dal group entered Rishikul Ayurvedic College in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. They were upset because some Muslim students had organized an Iftar party on campus and had invited outside guests. The police talked to the protesters, who threatened to continue their protests if the college did not take action within three days.

    The Iftar party was held by Muslim students on Friday. Bajrang Dal’s Amit Kumar said that Haridwar, a religious city, should not have such events organized by non-Hindus. He claimed it was against local rules and suggested there was an “Islamic Jihad” conspiracy at play. He warned the college that if the students involved were not expelled quickly, they would escalate their protest.

    D.C. Singh, the college director, confirmed he received a complaint about the party. He said the celebration was stopped because it did not have permission from the school. A committee of teachers is investigating the situation.

  • Violent Protests in Manipur: One Dead, 25 Injured Amid Clashes

    Violent Protests in Manipur: One Dead, 25 Injured Amid Clashes

    In Imphal, a protest turned violent in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Saturday, leading to the death of one protester and injuries to 25 others, including women. The man who died is Lalgouthang Singsit, a 30-year-old who was shot during the clashes at Keithelmanbi. He passed away while being taken to a hospital.

    The clashes began when Kuki protesters were upset about a new directive from Union Home Minister Amit Shah that allowed people to move freely across the state. Police tried to control the crowd by using tear gas, which made the situation worse. Protesters started setting fire to cars and blocked roads, like NH-2, by burning tires. They also tried to stop a state bus going from Imphal to Senapati district.

    The protests were also against a peace march organized by the Federation of Civil Society, a group from the Meitei community. Security forces stopped the march at Sekmai, saying it did not have permission to proceed. Police explained, “We are just following orders to stop the march. If they want to continue, they can use the state buses arranged by the government.”

    Members of the Federation of Civil Society argued that they were just following Shah’s instruction about free movement across the state. Meanwhile, a video from a Kuki-Zo village group warned that there would be strong resistance to any government plans about free movement until a separate administration is established. The video’s authenticity has not been confirmed.

  • Tragic Finding: Three Missing Civilians Found Dead in Kathua, Jammu

    Tragic Finding: Three Missing Civilians Found Dead in Kathua, Jammu

    Three missing civilians, including a 15-year-old boy, were discovered dead near a waterfall in the Kathua district of Jammu on Saturday. They had been missing since Friday night. After their disappearance, security forces started a search operation, and a drone helped find their bodies on Saturday.

    Police officials, including senior officer Shobhit Saxena, said they could see the bodies but needed more time to find out what happened. The missing individuals were Darshan Singh (40), Yogesh Singh (32), and Varun Singh (15).

    Before they were found, BJP MLA Satish Sharma spoke about these missing men in the assembly on Friday. He urged the government to provide answers about their disappearance. The assembly Speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather, said the session was busy with another topic but would address this concern later.

    Previously, in February, two men named Shamsher (37) and Roshan (45) were found dead in the nearby Kohag village after they went to collect wood, but the details about their deaths are still unclear.

  • Taxi Driver Dies After Attack Over Parking Dispute in Kolkata

    Taxi Driver Dies After Attack Over Parking Dispute in Kolkata

    Kolkata: A 38-year-old taxi driver named Jayanta Sen died on Friday after he was reportedly beaten by five men over a parking argument that happened earlier in the week. Police say no arrests have been made yet.

    Jayanta was returning home from work around 10:30 PM on Tuesday when he accidentally hit a parked motorcycle. Later that night, five young men came to his house, called him outside, and attacked him. Despite attempts from his mother, brother, and wife to help him, they couldn’t stop the violence. “They beat him badly. Doctors said he had serious injuries in his stomach. We rushed him to the hospital, but he died on Friday. We want those responsible to face justice,” said Prasanta Sen, Jayanta’s brother.

    The police have opened an investigation for a serious crime that isn’t classified as murder but involves causing death. “We have filed a report based on what his brother told us. We are looking at security camera footage from the area,” said a police officer.

  • Tragic Wedding Incident in Ballia: 15-Year-Old Killed in Scuffle

    Tragic Wedding Incident in Ballia: 15-Year-Old Killed in Scuffle

    A wedding celebration in Chakkhan village, Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, turned tragic when a 15-year-old boy was killed and another was seriously hurt during a fight. The incident happened during the Jaimala ceremony, a special part of the wedding, when the groom’s relatives were dancing. Suddenly, a group of people attacked them, leading to a big clash.

    The boy who lost his life was named Krishna Rajbhar. He was part of the family that was attacked. The injured person was quickly taken to a hospital to get help. Reporters spoke to the bride’s father, who said that some people had attacked them during the ceremony, causing chaos.

    When the police learned about the fight, they rushed to the place and took Krishna’s body for a post-mortem examination. A case has been filed against four individuals, and the police are investigating further. Villagers were angry about the incident and stopped traffic on the Gorakhpur-Ballia highway in Sikandarpur, demanding that the attackers be arrested. The police assured them they would take action, and the protest ended peacefully.

    Just a few days before this tragic event, another incident occurred in Noida where a two-year-old boy named Ansh was accidentally shot during a celebration. He was sitting on his father’s lap when a bullet hit him, and despite quick help, he sadly did not survive. Police have arrested the groom’s father and uncle but are still looking for those who fired the gun.

  • Congress Questions Modi on Trump’s Tariff Claims: A Trade Concern

    Congress Questions Modi on Trump’s Tariff Claims: A Trade Concern

    The Congress party has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explain to Parliament what he has agreed to concerning U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims about India lowering its tariffs. Jairam Ramesh, a leader in Congress, raised concerns that reducing these tariffs could hurt Indian farmers and manufacturers.

    President Trump recently stated that India had agreed to reduce its high tariffs on U.S. imports, making it easier for American products to be sold in India. In a message on social media, Jairam Ramesh questioned, “What has the Modi Government agreed to? Will this hurt Indian farmers and businesses? The Prime Minister needs to inform Parliament when it meets again on March 10.”

    Trump expressed his frustration that the U.S. has been “ripped off” in trade by many countries, including India. He said, “India has very high tariffs. We can hardly do business there.” He claimed that India is now considering lowering these tariffs because someone is finally calling them out on it.

    In the past, Trump has even threatened to impose very high tariffs on India in response to the tariffs India puts on U.S. products. He has been vocal about wanting to raise tariffs on several countries since taking office.