India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned after days of nationwide protests over alleged leaks of medical entrance examination papers. The demonstrations, led by the youth movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), demanded accountability and reforms to India’s examination system. Protesters accused authorities of failing to prevent exam papers from being leaked and…
At least 12 workers have been killed after a section of an under-construction tunnel collapsed following a methane gas explosion in India’s north-eastern state of Sikkim, officials said. Rescue teams are continuing efforts to locate 13 workers who remain trapped inside the tunnel after Monday’s accident. According to the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), the…
Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk says he will continue his fast despite growing concerns about his health. Educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has refused to end his hunger strike after 20 days of consuming only salt and water. The 59-year-old has reportedly lost more than 9kg while protesting in New Delhi in support of the…
An 11-year-old girl went out to buy a birthday gift for a friend. She never came home. West Bengal, India, has been gripped by violent unrest following the rape and murder of an 11-year-old Muslim girl in Surjyapur village, Baruipur, on the outskirts of Kolkata. Her body was pulled from a pond on Sunday, a…
At least 21 people have died after a devastating fire tore through a multi-storey building in India’s capital, New Delhi. A major fire in the Malviya Nagar area of south Delhi has killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more, according to local authorities. Several of the victims were foreign nationals from South Asian…
India has strongly criticized remarks shared by Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole.” India has condemned comments reposted by Donald Trump on Truth Social, calling the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.” Trump shared a transcript of comments made by podcaster Michael Savage during a discussion on US birthright citizenship. In…
Lionel Messi came to Kolkata as part of his GOAT Tour on 13 December 2025. Thousands thronged Salt Lake Stadium, eager to catch a glimpse of the legendary footballer in flesh and blood. But the event turned chaotic. The fans were angry about the brief appearance. The Arrival of Messi and his appearance Messi reached…
A raging fire engulfed a busy nightclub at Arpora, Goa, late on the evening of December 6, 2025. It should be noted that the club was full at the time and was hosting a DJ night on the dance floor when the incident broke out. The fire originated on the dance floor. Casualties and Immediate…
India’s government issued a directive. It requires phone manufacturers to preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new smartphones. Officials gave companies 90 days to comply. This includes pushing the app to devices already in the supply chain through updates. Additionally, the rule applies to major brands like Apple and Samsung. The app cannot be…
