Indian American Congressman Suhash Subramanyam, first from the East Coast, took his oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, becoming the only lawmaker from the community to do so this year. His mother witnessed this historic moment, which signifies the expanding representation of Hindu faith in the US Congress.
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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra becomes the head of the IAF's Western Air Command, responsible for defending India's western borders, succeeding Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha. Mishra's career spans over three decades, holding significant command and staff positions, and he is a recipient of prestigious service medals.
Opposition parties criticized the Union Budget as a disappointment, especially for states not ruled by the NDA. Congress accused the government of lacking new ideas, while leaders from TMC, DMK, and RJD expressed concerns over the Budget's focus on Bihar and neglect of states like West Bengal and Jharkhand. The middle class also felt let down.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's challenge of textile waste, citing a study where the nation ranks third globally. He praised cities like Panipat, Bengaluru, and Tirupur for their innovative approaches in textile recycling, tech solutions, and waste management. Efforts by startups and groups empowering ragpickers were also acknowledged.
Opposition Congress-headed UDF urged BJP functionary and Union minister George Kurian to apologize for his remarks suggesting Kerala declare itself backward to receive more funds. UDF leader V D Satheesan criticized Kurian for insulting the state and highlighted that Kerala was not mentioned in the Budget, with none of its demands addressed.
Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam recused himself from hearing a PIL against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal over the R.G. Kar Hospital junior doctor's rape and murder case. The PIL sought action for the alleged revelation of the victim's identity by Goyal.
Sex workers on Delhi's GB Road, the city's red-light area, face severe living conditions, including poor sanitation, unreliable electricity, and overcrowded rooms. Despite their struggles, they remain marginalized, with political leaders rarely addressing their issues during election campaigns. Many of these women, who live without basic amenities and social support, hope that the new government will finally address their long-standing problems. GB Road, historically a trading hub, now houses... Expand
A 26-year-old woman was allegedly raped inside a parked bus at Pune’s Swargate bus depot in the early hours of February 25. Maharashtra's transport minister has ordered a departmental inquiry and multiple law enforcement teams are actively searching for the accused, with a Rs 1 lakh reward announced.
Services dominated the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, topping the medal tally with 121 medals (68 gold). Maharashtra secured second place with 198 medals but fewer golds, while Haryana finished third. The Games saw intense competition across various sports, including hockey, gymnastics, table tennis, and shooting. Haryana won women’s hockey gold, Karnataka triumphed in men’s hockey, and Maharashtra led in gymnastics. Odisha and Uttarakhand excelled in kayaking and canoeing. The Games... Expand
UP CM Yogi Adityanath insists that any disputed structure should not be called a mosque. He suggests that if historical, archaeological or faith-based evidence shows a temple beneath the Sambhal Jama Masjid, it should be handed back to Hindus without court intervention. He believes Islam didn't exist when the temple was present.