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Indian student in Canada, viral for food bank video, sets record straight, debunks fake news about his 'sacking'
Apr 25, 2024
Misinformation can spread rapidly on social media, and Mehul Prajapati's experience is a stark reminder of its impacts. Prajapati, a 26-year-old Indian student in Canada, originally produced videos to help his peers by sharing insights into his life abroad. However, his well-intentioned initiative quickly devolved into a nightmare of controversy and baseless accusations after one of his videos went viral.

India had Inheritance Tax for over 3 decades, it was abolished by Rajiv Gandhi govt just a month before transfer of Indira Gandhi’s estate to her grandchildren
Apr 25, 2024
Sam Pitroda, the Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress and advisor to Rahul Gandhi, recently reignited a contentious political debate by suggesting that India adopt an inheritance tax similar to that of the United States to help redistribute wealth. According to Pitroda, this tax regime would allow the government to take more than half of a citizen's wealth upon their death, leaving only the remainder for their grieving family members.

Murder for playing BJP's song, Brahmin child crushed by car, accused absconding
Apr 23, 2024
In the village of Nipaniyan Kala, located under the jurisdiction of Rudhauli police station, a festive wedding procession turned tragic late in the evening. The ceremony, which was meant to celebrate the union of Shailendra Kumar, son of Vijaybhan Upadhyay from Ganeshpur in the Bandhua area of Walterganj police station in Basti district, was held at the residence of Rudranarayan Mishra. As the group gathered for the door worship ceremony, an altercation broke out. This dispute began when some attendees and local villagers clashed over the choice of music being played by the DJ, which includ...

Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi, both from the Indian state of Telangana, were students at Arizona State University
Apr 23, 2024
On a somber Saturday night near Lake Pleasant in Arizona, a severe head-on collision resulted in the tragic deaths of two students from Arizona State University. Nivesh Mukka and Goutham Parsi, both 19 years old and natives of Telangana in southern India, lost their lives in this tragic event.

‘We are living in a state of terror’: Another Sandeshkhali in making in West Bengal, villagers accuse TMC leader of sexual harassment
Apr 22, 2024
In the peaceful town of Shantipur, West Bengal, there's rising unease among the villagers. They allege that a local supporter of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) party is involved in grave acts of sexual harassment. This troubling situation is unfolding within the broader context of a dispute over land, involving other local leaders from the TMC as well. The recent developments echo the notorious events that occurred in Sandeshkhali, where similar allegations had surfaced.

Bombay HC Suspends the Life Sentence of Nijam Asgar Hashmi, Who Beheaded His Hindu Girlfriend’s Cousin; Grants Him Bail
Apr 20, 2024
On the 18th of April, a significant legal decision came from the Bombay High Court concerning Nijam Asgar Hashmi. Hashmi had previously been convicted for the gruesome murder of 20-year-old Umesh Ingale, who was the cousin of his girlfriend, Geetanjali Ingale. The court suspended his life sentence and granted him bail. 📅 On Eid, Hashmi allegedly lured Ingale with "sheer khurma" before fatally attacking him. His dismembered body was found near Pune, days after they were last seen together on CCTV. A blood-stained T-shirt and sandal were discovered nearby, linking to the murd...

'Justice was finally served': Man sentenced to death for rape, murder of 5-year-old girl
Apr 20, 2024
Nearly three years after a harrowing incident that unsettled the community of eastern Alabama, a decisive conclusion was reached. A man, identified as Jeremy Williams, was convicted and sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a 5-year-old girl. This judgment was delivered by a judge on Monday, marking a significant moment in this tragic case.

‘Administered spiked drink and read the Quran to me’: Hindu girl raped, converted to Islam, and force-fed beef; Taher Pathan who posed as a Gujarati Hindu booked
Apr 17, 2024
A recent and disturbing incident has emerged from Chhatrapati Sabhajinagar district in Maharashtra, highlighting a severe case of alleged deception and forced religious conversion. This case, referred to by some as "Grooming Jihad," was reported on April 16th at the Satara Police Station. The authorities received a complaint against four individuals: Taher Pathan, Taiyab Pathan, Ayesha Pathan, and Lailabi Pathan.

Jadavpur University Revokes Permission to Celebrate Ram Navami on Campus After Granting It, Cites MCC and ‘Communal Threats’
Apr 17, 2024
On April 16th, Jadavpur University suddenly canceled the permission previously granted on April 15th for students to celebrate Ram Navami on its campus. The university's registrar issued a notice explaining that this decision was influenced by student protests.