Key developments: A stampede at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata, worsened by rain, narrow exits and a false loud‑speaker announcement, left 19 dead and 25 injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a ₹ 2 lakh ex‑gratia…
Continue reading Tragedy Strikes India: Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Claims 19 Lives, Gwalior Devotee Crowd Hit by Truck Killing 13Key developments: A crowd crush at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal in north Kolkata on October 18, 2026 resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. Police identified inadequate crowd control, narrow gates and a false loud‑speaker announcement as…
Continue reading Kolkata Durga Puja Stampede Claims 19 Lives, Prompting Government ReliefKey developments: The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke was released on conditional bail after signing a bond, while Delhi police lodged at least ten FIRs against right‑wing activists accused of assaulting protestors during the anti‑CEC demonstrations.…
Continue reading CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke granted bail as Delhi police file FIRs over protest assaultsThe court’s decision to release CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke on conditional bail marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing anti‑CEC protests that have seen thousands gather in Delhi demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The…
Continue reading CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Granted Bail Amid Rising Tensions Over Election Roll RevisionsKey developments: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Canada on December 11‑12, a trip aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding trade and investment cooperation. The visit comes as India’s broader diplomatic agenda intensifies, with the…
Continue reading PM Modi’s Canada Visit to Strengthen Indo‑Canadian TiesIndia’s premier is set to travel to Canada on December 11-12, signaling a renewed push to deepen bilateral relations. The visit comes amid ongoing efforts by both governments to enhance trade, investment, and strategic cooperation. Analysts note that…
Continue reading Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Visit Canada Dec. 11-12Key developments: On June 26, 2026 the Indian government announced the opening of a formal anti‑dumping probe targeting steel shipments from China, Japan and Russia. The move follows concerns that these countries are selling steel in India at…
Continue reading India launches anti‑dumping investigation into steel imports from China, Japan and RussiaKey developments: The Supreme Court’s registry identified fourteen filing defects in the INDIA bloc’s petition, which seeks an independent audit of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Among the issues, the registry asked for…
Continue reading Supreme Court flags 14 procedural defects in Rahul Gandhi’s petition challenging voter‑list revisionsKey developments: Rahul Gandhi has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the formation of an independent panel to examine the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process used by the Election Commission, alleging procedural flaws and potential voter‑list…
Continue reading Rahul Gandhi files Supreme Court petition demanding independent probe into the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR)
