Once joyous occasions, Punjab’s lavish weddings are now turning into scenes of terror. With recent gang shootouts and political murders at wedding venues, families are left asking: is any celebration safe anymore?
In a historic and controversial move, jailed J&K MP Engineer Rashid has been granted interim bail to attend the crucial Budget Session of Parliament—all while remaining in state custody. This unprecedented decision raises critical questions about democracy, justice, and the rights of elected representatives behind bars.
In a landmark moment for South Asian democracy, 80 candidates from religious and ethnic minority communities are contesting Bangladesh’s upcoming national election. This unprecedented number—including 12 independents and a historic first from Jamaat-e-Islami—signals a potential turning point in the nation’s political inclusivity, even as the ruling Awami League remains notably absent from this minority surge.
In a powerful address to over 61,000 new government employees, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a direct challenge: use your own past frustrations with bureaucratic hurdles as a blueprint for transformative change. This is more than a speech—it’s a mandate for a new era of public service.
In a move that has drawn international attention, India voted against a UN resolution condemning Iran’s crackdown on protests. This decision, rooted in decades of foreign policy doctrine and critical economic interests, reveals the complex calculus behind New Delhi’s geopolitical strategy.
In an astonishing act of love and resilience, 70-year-old Babu Lohar pedaled his rickshaw van 300km to a hospital in Cuttack with his sick wife—and is now cycling back home. His story reveals the harsh realities of healthcare access for India’s rural poor.