Month: January 2025

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the Maha Kumbh stampede, which left 30 dead and 60 injured. He announced financial aid for victims’ families and ordered a judicial probe led by a three-member commission. Rescue efforts are underway, with senior officials assessing the situation in Prayagraj.

​ Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the Maha Kumbh stampede, which left 30 dead and 60 injured. He announced financial aid for victims’ families and ordered a judicial probe led by a three-member commission. Rescue efforts are underway, with senior officials assessing the situation in Prayagraj. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the Maha Kumbh stampede, which left 30 dead and 60 injured. He announced financial aid for victims’ families and ordered a judicial probe led by a three-member commission. Rescue efforts are underway, with senior officials assessing the situation in Prayagraj. Read More

The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini of deceitfully sampling Yamuna water while claiming it was dangerous. Saini dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025.

​ The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini of deceitfully sampling Yamuna water while claiming it was dangerous. Saini dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025. The water dispute between Delhi and Haryana intensified as Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal accused Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini of deceitfully sampling Yamuna water while claiming it was dangerous. Saini dismissed the accusations as politically motivated, ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections in February 2025. Read More

A viral video showing a senior female professor at a state-run university in West Bengal performing Hindu wedding rituals with a first-year student in the classroom sparked ouraged. The university has ordered an inquiry and asked both the professor and the student to stay away from classes until the investigation is complete.

​ A viral video showing a senior female professor at a state-run university in West Bengal performing Hindu wedding rituals with a first-year student in the classroom sparked ouraged. The university has ordered an inquiry and asked both the professor and the student to stay away from classes until the investigation is complete. A viral video showing a senior female professor at a state-run university in West Bengal performing Hindu wedding rituals with a first-year student in the classroom sparked ouraged. The university has ordered an inquiry and asked both the professor and the student to stay away from classes until the investigation is complete. Read More

Magnus Carlsen criticised FIDE after co-founding Freestyle Chess Players Club with Jan Henric Beuttner, which led to a dispute over the term “World Championship”. Carlsen supports Beuttner’s stance that their new tour shouldn’t replace traditional championships but should have its unique format. FIDE warned of potential conflict but expressed openness to collaboration.

​ Magnus Carlsen criticised FIDE after co-founding Freestyle Chess Players Club with Jan Henric Beuttner, which led to a dispute over the term “World Championship”. Carlsen supports Beuttner’s stance that their new tour shouldn’t replace traditional championships but should have its unique format. FIDE warned of potential conflict but expressed openness to collaboration. Magnus Carlsen criticised FIDE after co-founding Freestyle Chess Players Club with Jan Henric Beuttner, which led to a dispute over the term “World Championship”. Carlsen supports Beuttner’s stance that their new tour shouldn’t replace traditional championships but should have its unique format. FIDE warned of potential conflict but expressed openness to collaboration. Read More

During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi discouraged BJP candidates from touching his feet, reciprocating by touching their feet instead. Candidate Ravinder Singh Negi, previously noted for urging shopkeepers to display religious names, attempted this gesture. Modi’s actions highlighted his stance against such rituals, emphasizing humility and equality among party members.

​ During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi discouraged BJP candidates from touching his feet, reciprocating by touching their feet instead. Candidate Ravinder Singh Negi, previously noted for urging shopkeepers to display religious names, attempted this gesture. Modi’s actions highlighted his stance against such rituals, emphasizing humility and equality among party members. During a public rally in Delhi, PM Modi discouraged BJP candidates from touching his feet, reciprocating by touching their feet instead. Candidate Ravinder Singh Negi, previously noted for urging shopkeepers to display religious names, attempted this gesture. Modi’s actions highlighted his stance against such rituals, emphasizing humility and equality among party members. Read More

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Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Arvind Kejriwal, challenging him to drink Yamuna water to highlight unfulfilled promises around cleaning the river. He also accuses Kejriwal and PM Modi of deceptive campaign speeches and criticizes the luxury lifestyle of the AAP leader amid allegations of corruption.

​ Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Arvind Kejriwal, challenging him to drink Yamuna water to highlight unfulfilled promises around cleaning the river. He also accuses Kejriwal and PM Modi of deceptive campaign speeches and criticizes the luxury lifestyle of the AAP leader amid allegations of corruption. Rahul Gandhi has intensified his criticism of Arvind Kejriwal, challenging him to drink Yamuna water to highlight unfulfilled promises around cleaning the river. He also accuses Kejriwal and PM Modi of deceptive campaign speeches and criticizes the luxury lifestyle of the AAP leader amid allegations of corruption. Read More