‘They do not vote for us’: Kerala BJP chief on lack of Muslim ministers; announces outreach push | India News

NEW DELHI: Kerala BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday said the absence of Muslim ministers in the Union cabinet reflects electoral mandate, not exclusion, stating that “muslims donot vote for us” and the party is now working to build trust among Muslim voters. He said outreach will be central to the BJP’s strategy as it…

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The cost of ‘teaching lessons’: How punishment culture is pushing students over the edge | India News

(AI image generated using ChatGPT) “Even a small incident, something as ordinary as a scolding, can push a child towards the wrong step.”The words come from Suman Prakash, a coaching institute teacher of nearly twenty years, but they echo through classrooms across the country.His warning lands heavily in a year where student suicides have reached…

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‘Delhi’s AQI improving’: GRAP-3 measures revoked; stage 1 and 2 to remain in force | India News

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) sub-committee on Wednesday revoked stage 3 measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), citing a “steady improvement” in Delhi’s air quality over the past three days.Also Read | Delhi air emergency: GRAP Stage III enforced; govt orders 50% work from home — key points However,…

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‘Was jealous of her friendship with another man’: Bengaluru man kills BBM student; shaves head, offers hair to temple | Bengaluru News

BENGALURU: Madanayakanahalli police have arrested Prem Vardhan , 21, in Tirupati for the murder of his friend, Devisri in Thammenahalli, north Bengaluru, Sunday. She was a BBM student from Annamayya district in Andhra Pradesh.According to police, the murder took place in a rented room of Devisri’s friend. Prem is alleged to have attacked Devisri following…

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Report: Pakistan using terrorism as state policy against India since 1947 – A chronology | India News

NEW DELHI: A report released on Wednesday by NatStrat, a Delhi-based strategic affairs think tank, claims that Pakistan has used terrorism as a state instrument against India since 1947, with cross-border operations evolving through five distinct phases over nearly eight decades. The release coincided with the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.The study,…

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‘Being examined’: MEA on Dhaka’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina; to continue engaging with stakeholders | India News

Ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s request for the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina—who has been living in India since her ouster in August 2024—is under examination, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday.“Yes, we have received that request, and the request is being examined… We remain committed to the…

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Rohtak: National level basketball player dies after pole collapses during practice in Haryana | Faridabad News

ROHTAK: A 16-year-old national-level basketball player, Hardik Rathi, has died in Rohtak after an iron basketball pole collapsed on him during practice on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a local playground, when Hardik, practising alone, attempted to hang from the basketball hoop. CCTV footage shows the metal pole, which appeared unstable, buckling and falling onto…

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