Category: India

New Delhi: Nearly four years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, a new chapter in India-Taliban engagement is set to begin. Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is scheduled to visit India on October 9, 2025, marking the first time a top Taliban official will directly visit New Delhi. Until now, interactions between Indian and Taliban officials have largely been limited to meetings in Dubai and Kabul. This visit represents more than symbolism—it signals a geopolitical shift in South Asia, suggesting Afghanistan is moving closer to India, beyond Pakistan’s…

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New Delhi: In a landmark move to enhance financial inclusion and empower citizens, India has launched a nationwide campaign titled “Your Capital, Your Right”, aimed at returning ₹1.84 lakh crore of unclaimed funds from banks, insurance companies, mutual funds, NPS accounts, and other financial institutions to their rightful owners or legal heirs. The campaign, announced by the Union Finance Minister on October 4, 2025, draws inspiration from global models such as the Unclaimed Money Authority in the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia, which maintain centralized databases of inactive accounts and…

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Bihar: As the Bihar Assembly elections approach, two shocking incidents have emerged as pivotal issues, overshadowing traditional debates on development and employment. The first incident occurred on October 2, 2025, in Raebareli, where 38-year-old Dalit youth Hariom Valmiki was brutally beaten to death by villagers in Unchahar on suspicion of theft. Hariom, visiting his in-laws in Ishwardaspur, was mistaken for a drone thief and attacked for over two hours with sticks, belts, and fists. Despite police presence, he was left with the mob and later succumbed to injuries. Viral videos…

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Hyderabad: A major controversy has erupted in Hyderabad as the Waqf Board has claimed ownership of nearly 2,500 square yards of land under the Defence Ministry, raising legal, administrative, and political concerns in Telangana. Opposition parties allege that the Congress government is granting the Waqf Board undue freedom to secure the Muslim vote bank, accusing it of initiating “land grabs in the name of religion.” With by-elections scheduled in Hyderabad this November, the political implications of the dispute have intensified. The land in question has been under Defence Ministry control…

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Chennai/ Delhi — With the Tamil Nadu assembly elections scheduled for early next year, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has gone into “mission mode,” aiming to expand the NDA alliance and challenge the ruling DMK-led coalition. The party is focusing on ensuring that anti-DMK votes are not split and is finalizing strategies to appeal across caste and community lines. On April 4, ahead of Tamil New Year, BJP announced a renewed alliance with its former ally, AIADMK, signaling an effort to consolidate anti-DMK forces. Though AIADMK once dominated Tamil Nadu…

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Patna — As Bihar gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, tensions within both the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and the NDA (National Democratic Alliance) are surfacing over seat-sharing arrangements, signaling internal strife ahead of the polls. While public disputes remain limited, behind-the-scenes disagreements are intensifying, and threats of confrontation have begun to emerge. Within the Mahagathbandhan, conflicts between the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress over seats have grown particularly sharp. Congress initially staked a claim for 76 constituencies, compared to the 70 it contested in 2020, when it won only…

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Patna:  — With the Bihar Assembly elections approaching, political activity in the state is intensifying, and a wave of party-switching among leaders is underway. The Election Commission of India (ECI) has recently released the revised voter list after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and officials are scheduled to visit Bihar on October 4 and 5 to finalize election preparations. The announcement of elections is expected soon, with the Model Code of Conduct likely to be enforced post-October 6. The political battlefield is largely defined by the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD)…

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Lucknow/Bareilly — In the ongoing political tension surrounding the September 26 Bareilly unrest, leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) were placed under house arrest by the Uttar Pradesh police on Tuesday as they attempted to travel from Lucknow to Bareilly. The move drew sharp criticism from AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh, who accused the state government of denying democratic rights. AAP leaders Sarbjit Makkar and Nadeem Ashraf were reportedly placed under house arrest, while Imran Latif was stopped at the party office in Gomtinagar, where police presence remained constant.…

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Lucknow — The Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) is leaving no stone unturned ahead of its flagship “Mahasankalp Rally” in Lucknow, scheduled to mark the death anniversary of party founder Kanshiram. With the Bihar elections announced and Uttar Pradesh’s 2027 Assembly polls approaching, the rally is being seen as a show of political strength for the BSP. The site of the rally, Ramabai Ambedkar Maidan, which houses the Shri Kanshiram Memorial, is historically significant. In 2007, BSP staged a similar rally here, propelling Mayawati to become Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister with a…

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Ayodhya — Under the guidance of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, preparations for the grand Deepotsav 2025 are progressing rapidly. The festival, organized by Dr. Rammanohar Lohia Awadh University, aims to illuminate the holy city of Ayodhya, spreading its spiritual and cultural charm across the world. Ghats Cleaned and Marked Under University LeadershipLed by Vice-Chancellor Colonel Dr. Bijendra Singh, the university team is meticulously preparing the ghats to ensure they are both organized and visually appealing. According to Prof. Sant Sharan Mishra, the nodal officer for Deepotsav, after thorough cleaning, each block…

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