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Landslide victory for BJP which was expected. Needlessly some were saying Modi done the Delhi blast to win Bihar election.
 
Chaiwala winning in Bihar is not surprising.

Bihar is a part of BIMARU and BIMARU is the sanghi region. :inti
 
Nitish Kumar should not be CM. BJP is the single largest party in alliance and someone from the party should be CM. Time to ditch this palturam Nitish and retire him from politics.

Yes its not fair but this is politics. Nitish has ditched others plenty of times as well.
 
Rahul Gandhi and Tejasvi Yadav are childish leaders we have seen it in election campaign.

Today is Baal-din, Kam se Kam aaj ke din toh bacchon Kam dil Rakh lete BJP wale
 
Rajdeep said:
Nitish Kumar should not be CM. BJP is the single largest party in alliance and someone from the party should be CM. Time to ditch this palturam Nitish and retire him from politics.

Yes its not fair but this is politics. Nitish has ditched others plenty of times as well.
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Rajdeep said:
Nitish Kumar should not be CM. BJP is the single largest party in alliance and someone from the party should be CM. Time to ditch this palturam Nitish and retire him from politics.

Yes its not fair but this is politics. Nitish has ditched others plenty of times as well.
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Nitish is going to be CM. If he back with RJD , they can form the government. :klopp :kp
 
Rajdeep said:
Nitish Kumar should not be CM. BJP is the single largest party in alliance and someone from the party should be CM. Time to ditch this palturam Nitish and retire him from politics.

Yes its not fair but this is politics. Nitish has ditched others plenty of times as well.
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Nitish in other alliance is a bigger threat to BJP, also BJP has no proper allies right now, treating one like this would be terrible for their next election.

Sushil Modi would had been the choice if he was alive.
 
Sad results for Jan Suraj party, was hoping they would create a dent in someone’s tally but hasn’t managed to.
 
Prashant Kishor irrespective of results will remain the biggest Political strategist of last 2 decades, hopefully continues his journey.
 
Today there is earthquake in Lalu Yadav' home after Bihar election results... h
Lalu's daughter who donated kidney to lalu has snapped ties with Lalu family as she realised lulu's family will not get any power in Bihar and there is no corruption money
anymore.

This is the power of democracy, today Bihari ppls stands united behind BJP-Nitish govt. and brings lulu's young generation on street.
Let's all Indians stand united against BJP and demolish these dynasty parties
 
globetrotter said:
Today there is earthquake in Lalu Yadav' home after Bihar election results... h
Lalu's daughter who donated kidney to lalu has snapped ties with Lalu family as she realised lulu's family will not get any power in Bihar and there is no corruption money
anymore.

This is the power of democracy, today Bihari ppls stands united behind BJP-Nitish govt. and brings lulu's young generation on street.
Let's all Indians stand united against BJP and demolish these dynasty parties
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pls read stands united in support of BJP
 
globetrotter said:
This is the power of democracy, today Bihari ppls stands united behind BJP-Nitish govt. and brings lulu's young generation on street.
Let's all Indians stand united against BJP and demolish these dynasty parties
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Cant find the india v pakistan better news thread, so have to post this in here:

https://x.com/RoshanKrRaii/status/1...x.com/RoshanKrRaii/status/1932756363282632822
 

India Withdraws from Oxford Union Debate, Pakistan Speakers Attend - India chickens out:​



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Do listen to the points listed by the Youtuber, both do point out why india gdp isnt $4 trillion but more like around $2.5 trillion mark:

 
Abdullah719 said:
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya tweeted this propaganda after reading fact check article. He knows what is said in the video, But he also has a job to do. <br> ‘Aziz Khan zindabad’ & not ‘Pakistan zindabad’ was chanted. Aziz Khan is an AIUDF MLA from Assam. <a href="https://t.co/IAuiGne1JN">https://t.co/IAuiGne1JN</a> <a href="https://t.co/WgkxEYJqSV">https://t.co/WgkxEYJqSV</a></p>— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) <a href="
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Boogeyman.
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video hasnt been shared corretly
 
India rupee is declining:



since modi taken charge, the indian rupee has declined by 50%

surrender modi gets a lot of applause by the indians on here, so can you let me how has this affected you and did you vote for modi, if so do you regret it?
 
Ethanol has become pricier than petrol: Oil ministry

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Ethanol has become pricier than petrol: Oil ministry

The oil ministry has rejected calls to lower the price of ethanol-blended petrol, stating that ethanol's procurement cost is now higher than petrol. While ethanol has lower energy content, potentially reducing fuel economy, the ministry argues that efficiency drops are marginal, especially in...
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you lot still asking putin to sort you out, heard modi has invited putin again for more talks regarding buying russian oil, dont think this will isolate you more in the world.
 

Why these ex-royals in India still collect 10-rupee pensions​






interesting debate to pay these lot a pension
 

Ambani Family. Exposing Jio’s Darkest 75000 Cr Game Planned by Anant Ambani and Mukesh Ambani​




Loks like the Ambani are thieving again
 
finalfantasy7 said:
India rupee is declining:



since modi taken charge, the indian rupee has declined by 50%

surrender modi gets a lot of applause by the indians on here, so can you let me how has this affected you and did you vote for modi, if so do you regret it?
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Yup.

Indian economy is declining if you zoom out and look at actual data. :inti

Sanghis have no factual replies to any of your posts. They are just attacking you like bots. :inti
 
JaDed said:
lol Hindi is beautiful, hope you post more in Hindi
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when you click on it - it will show at the bottom of the writing in blue - translate post, heres the translation:


Preparations for Chhath Puja in Mumbai (Jayyat)
Chhath Puja at 67 places
148 immersion ponds
403 changing room
For the Maratha movement
No water
No food = ( i thought you lot fixed your public toilet problems )
No toilet.
The immigrants in their own state have more anger towards the Marathi people than we do.
 
sweep_shot said:
Yup.

Indian economy is declining if you zoom out and look at actual data. :inti

Sanghis have no factual replies to any of your posts. They are just attacking you like bots. :inti
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indians need to give you a prime slot on thr tv platforms, u spoke like a G, too bad indians on here struggle to accept
 
This has just came onto my phone news feed, it may be a day or two old, but @Champ_Pal @uppercut @Devadwal @Rajdeep @Vikram1989 - wont mind me adding this article:

The dark side of justice, 14 judges exposed in a shocking corruption scandal

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The dark side of justice, 14 judges exposed in a shocking corruption scandal

The judiciary is the cornerstone of any democracy, ensuring justice, upholding constitutional rights, and maintaining the rule of law. In Bharat, where courts
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The judiciary is the cornerstone of any democracy, ensuring justice, upholding constitutional rights, and maintaining the rule of law. In Bharat, where courts have historically played a crucial role in protecting civil liberties and checking executive overreach, their integrity is paramount. A strong and impartial judiciary fosters public trust, reinforces democratic institutions, and safeguards the rights of millions. However, when those entrusted with dispensing justice become entangled in corruption, it shakes the very foundation of the legal system. A corrupt judge compromises individual cases and erodes faith in the judicial process, leading to a dangerous cycle of lawlessness and mistrust.

If the guardians of justice themselves are corrupt, what remains of the Bharatiya judicial system? A judiciary riddled with bribery, favoritism, and misconduct turns into an instrument of injustice rather than justice. The consequences are dire—innocents may be punished, the guilty may walk free, and the common citizen may lose hope in seeking legal recourse. Corrupt judges weaken democratic principles, empower the powerful over the powerless, and turn the courts into arenas of exploitation. The recent exposure of financial irregularities and misconduct among judges raises alarming questions about the integrity of Bharat’s legal system. If justice is for sale, then the very fabric of democracy is under threat, demanding urgent accountability and reform.

The case of Judge R.K. Mittal and the Rs 50 crore scam​

The judiciary is meant to be the last hope for justice, especially for the vulnerable seeking compensation for tragic losses. However, the case of Judge R.K. Mittal of the Railway Claims Tribunal in Patna exposes a shocking betrayal of this trust. Accused of orchestrating a massive Rs 50 crore fraud in death compensation claims, Mittal allegedly conspired with a group of five lawyers to exploit the system for personal gain. Between May 2015 and August 2017, an astonishing 91% of all applicants were represented by these lawyers, raising serious doubts about the legitimacy of their claims. Instead of ensuring rightful compensation for grieving families, Mittal and his associates allegedly manipulated the system to siphon off funds meant for the victims of railway accidents. The fraudulent withdrawals not only robbed the affected families of their due justice but also exposed deep-rooted corruption within the tribunal responsible for their welfare.

The government, recognizing the gravity of this financial and moral crime, took swift action against the accused. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) launched an investigation, conducting extensive searches on their premises two months ago. In a breakthrough, authorities have now attached 24 properties linked to Mittal and his co-conspirators, marking a significant step toward justice. However, this incident raises broader concerns about systemic corruption within Bharat’s judiciary. If those responsible for delivering justice become the very perpetrators of fraud, the legal system itself risks collapsing under its weight. The R.K. Mittal case is not just about one corrupt judge—it is a warning that faith in the judiciary will continue to erode without stricter oversight and severe consequences.

Justice Yashwant Varma and the corruption controversy​

The judiciary is supposed to stand as the final bastion of integrity, but when a sitting High Court judge is implicated in corruption, it shatters public trust in the system. On March 14, 2025, a fire at the official residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma led to a shocking revelation—large amounts of cash, including half-burnt sacks containing remnants of Bharatiya currency, was discovered in the debris. This unexpected find raised serious suspicions, igniting a controversy that has rocked the legal community. What was meant to be a routine fire incident turned into a major scandal, forcing authorities to scrutinize Justice Varma’s financial dealings. Further investigations linked him to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) FIR from 2018 concerning a massive sugar mill bank fraud case, suggesting that his questionable financial transactions had been under the radar for years.

The fallout from this revelation was swift. Recognizing the gravity of the allegations, the Supreme Court Collegium ordered Justice Varma’s immediate transfer to the Allahabad High Court, where he had previously served. Additionally, the Delhi High Court withdrew all judicial work assigned to him, effectively sidelining him from active duty. This decisive action signals an attempt to contain the damage, but the incident raises deeper concerns about corruption within the judiciary. If even High Court judges can be embroiled in financial scandals, it begs the question—how deep does the rot run?

Judicial misconduct, the suspension of Judge Rajeev Garg​

The sanctity of the judiciary relies not only on fairness in judgments but also on the discipline and ethical conduct of those who serve within it. However, the case of Ludhiana’s Junior Division Civil Judge, Rajeev Garg, exposes a troubling breach of judicial ethics. On April 6, 2024, Garg was suspended following an inspection by Justice Sandhawalia, the Administrative Judge for the Ludhiana Sessions Division. The inspection uncovered glaring irregularities, including mismanagement of court proceedings, poor record maintenance, and an overall failure to discharge judicial duties responsibly. These findings pointed not only to incompetence but also raised serious concerns about corruption and misconduct. Such lapses in judicial responsibility undermine the credibility of the court and tarnish the reputation of the legal system.

In response to these alarming revelations, the Full Court of the Punjab and Haryana High Court took decisive action, ordering Rajeev Garg’s immediate suspension. This move underscores the judiciary’s growing intolerance for internal corruption and inefficiency. However, suspensions alone do not resolve the larger issue of accountability within the system. If unchecked, judicial misconduct like Garg’s can erode public trust, leading to a loss of faith in legal institutions. His suspension should serve as a wake-up call for stricter monitoring and reforms to prevent similar breaches in the future.

Judge Tarsem Mangala and the fight against Judicial corruption​

The judiciary is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, but when senior judges themselves are accused of corruption, it raises serious concerns about the system’s credibility. On January 11, 2024, Principal District Judge Tarsem Mangala of the Family Court in Faridkot was suspended by the Punjab and Haryana High Court over allegations of large-scale corruption. Though the specifics of the case remain undisclosed, the severity of the allegations was enough for the court to take immediate disciplinary action. As a Haryana cadre judge, Mangala held a crucial position in ensuring justice within family disputes, but his alleged misconduct casts a shadow over the fairness of the judiciary itself. Cases like these deepen public skepticism, making it harder for citizens to trust the legal system.

The swift suspension of Judge Mangala reflects the judiciary’s effort to crack down on internal corruption. However, merely removing corrupt judges from their posts is not enough. Mangala’s suspension serves as a warning that no judge is above the law, and restoring faith in the judiciary requires consistent and uncompromising action against those who exploit their positions for personal gain.

Justice SN Shukla: a second corruption case tarnishes the Judiciary​

The judiciary, meant to be the pillar of justice, faces another credibility crisis as former Allahabad High Court Judge SN Shukla finds himself entangled in a fresh corruption case. On February 22, 2023, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a case against Shukla and his wife for allegedly amassing assets worth ₹2.45 crore—disproportionate to their known sources of income—between 2014 and 2019. This is not the first time Shukla has been accused of misconduct. His name had previously surfaced in corruption allegations, making this a repeat offense that further damages the public’s trust in the judiciary. When high-ranking judges exploit their authority for personal enrichment, it raises grave concerns about the integrity of the system meant to uphold justice.

The CBI’s action against Shukla is a step in the right direction, signaling that no one is beyond accountability. However, the recurrence of corruption cases against the same individual highlights systemic loopholes that allow judicial figures to misuse their power unchecked. If a judge, once removed or investigated for corruption, can continue to engage in financial misconduct, it suggests that current measures to prevent and punish judicial corruption are inadequate.

Bribery in the Judiciary​

The credibility of the judiciary hinges on its impartiality and integrity, yet corruption scandals continue to shake public faith in the system. One of the most shocking cases of judicial misconduct came to light in 2008 when a parcel containing ₹15 lakh in cash was mistakenly delivered to the residence of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The parcel, however, was meant for Justice Nirmal Yadav, another judge of the same court. This blunder inadvertently exposed a bribery scandal that would lead to serious legal repercussions. Realizing the gravity of the situation, Justice Nirmaljit Kaur immediately lodged a police complaint, triggering an investigation that soon revealed a deeper nexus of corruption. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) took over the case, uncovering strong evidence that the money was part of an elaborate bribery scheme linked to Justice Nirmal Yadav.

Following the investigation, Justice Nirmal Yadav faced severe consequences. The Punjab and Haryana High Court suspended her, marking one of the rare instances where a sitting high court judge was penalized for corruption. However, the case raises important questions—how many similar incidents go unnoticed or unreported? Would the bribery scheme have ever been exposed if this mistake had not occurred?

Judge Jitendra Mishra suspended for demanding bribe​

The credibility of the judiciary was put to the test when Additional District Judge Jitendra Mishra of Dwarka Court was accused of corruption. On December 23, 2017, allegations surfaced that he had demanded a bribe in exchange for the premature release of fixed deposits, a clear misuse of his judicial authority for personal financial gain. Such unethical practices erode public trust in the legal system and raise serious concerns about how many similar cases go unreported.

Recognizing the severity of the allegations, the Delhi High Court took immediate action and suspended Judge Mishra from his duties. While his suspension served as a warning against judicial misconduct, it also underscored the urgent need for more stringent anti-corruption measures within Bharat’s judiciary.

Judge Naveen Arora accused of accepting favors from an accused​

On the same day, December 23, 2017, another corruption case rocked the judiciary as Special Judge Naveen Arora of the Dwarka District Court was accused of accepting undue favors. Reports indicated that during an overseas trip in 2016, his travel and stay were partly funded by an accused individual, violating the fundamental principles of judicial integrity. A complaint regarding this unethical conduct was submitted to the Delhi High Court administration, prompting immediate scrutiny.

The Delhi High Court acted swiftly, suspending Judge Arora to uphold judicial accountability. This case highlighted a disturbing reality—when judges accept benefits from parties involved in legal proceedings, it compromises the impartiality of the judiciary. The incident serves as a reminder of the necessity for strict ethical guidelines and continuous oversight to ensure that Bharat’s judicial system remains free from corruption and undue influence.

Judge Rachna Tiwari arrested by CBI for accepting bribe​

In a major corruption scandal, Senior Civil Judge Rachna Tiwari of Tis Hazari Court, Delhi, was arrested on September 30, 2016, after being caught red-handed accepting a bribe of ₹4 lakh from an advocate. The advocate in question had been appointed as a local commissioner in a case she was adjudicating, raising serious concerns about judicial impartiality. The situation worsened when a search of her residence revealed a staggering ₹94 lakh in cash, indicating a deeper web of financial irregularities.

Following her arrest, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a charge sheet against her in 2018, formally implicating her in corruption-related offenses. Furthermore, the CBI extended its investigation to her husband, Alok Lakhanpal, booking both under anti-corruption laws. This case exposed the alarming extent of bribery within the judiciary, highlighting how some judges exploit their positions for personal financial gain. The swift action by the CBI set a precedent for stringent measures against corrupt judicial officials.

Gujarat HC suspends Judge A D Acharya after bribe talks caught on camera​

In another shocking case of judicial corruption, Judge A D Acharya of the Court of Shihor in Bhavnagar District, Gujarat, was caught on camera engaging in a discussion about a monetary settlement to pass favorable orders for certain lawyers. This blatant violation of judicial ethics surfaced in August 2015, exposing how bribery influences court rulings and undermines the justice system.

Following the damning video evidence, the Gujarat High Court took immediate action, suspending Judge Acharya. He was subsequently booked under various sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, along with Sections 466 (forgery of court records), 471 (using forged documents as genuine), and 196 (using false evidence in judicial proceedings). This case shed light on how financial greed can erode the credibility of even lower court judges, reinforcing the necessity for strict vigilance and accountability mechanisms within Bharat’s judicial system.

Judge P D Inamdar suspended and jailed for corruption​

Judge P D Inamdar, serving at the Jamkhambhaliya Court in Jamnagar district, Gujarat, became embroiled in a major corruption scandal that rocked the judiciary. On August 30, 2015, Inamdar was caught on camera discussing a monetary settlement to pass favorable orders, exposing the dark side of justice. The footage was part of a covert investigation initiated by Advocate Jagat Patel, who had installed spy cameras in Inamdar’s courtroom, as well as the courtroom of another judge, A D Acharya.

The cameras captured incriminating evidence over a span of three months, from February to April 2014, revealing the judge’s involvement in corrupt practices. As a result, Judge Inamdar was suspended and subsequently sent to judicial custody in the Navsari sub-jail by the Valsad district court.

Justice P D Dinakaran faces 16 charges, including abuse of Judicial office​

Another shocking case of judicial corruption involved Justice P D Dinakaran, the former Chief Justice of the Sikkim High Court. On January 12, 2014, he faced 16 serious charges, including corruption, land-grabbing, and abuse of judicial office. The allegations were so severe that they prompted impeachment proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, signaling a severe breach of public trust and judicial ethics.

The charges against Dinakaran revealed a pattern of abuse of power, where his position as Chief Justice was allegedly used for personal gain. The Supreme Court intervened, staying the pre-impeachment probe initiated by a Rajya Sabha-appointed panel into these allegations.

Justice Soumitra Sen resigns amid corruption charges​

On September 1, 2011, Justice Soumitra Sen, a former judge of the Calcutta High Court, found himself embroiled in a corruption scandal that led to his resignation. He was accused of embezzling ₹32 lakh while serving as a court-appointed receiver in 1993. The allegations of financial misconduct prompted the Rajya Sabha to pass an impeachment motion against him, highlighting the gravity of the charges.

Faced with mounting pressure, Justice Sen chose to resign from his position as a judge of the Calcutta High Court rather than face further legal scrutiny.

Former High Court Judge Shamit Mukherjee arrested in corruption case​

Former Delhi High Court Judge Shamit Mukherjee was arrested on May 1, 2003, after being accused of accepting illegal gratification to influence judicial decisions. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charged Mukherjee under the Prevention of Corruption Act for allegedly accepting bribes to stay a lower court’s order and prevent the removal of encroachments on Aruna Asaf Ali Road.

Following the accusations, the CBI raided his residence, uncovering incriminating documents and locker keys that solidified the case against him.
The judiciary is meant to be the sanctum sanctorum of democracy—the last refuge for the aggrieved, the final sword against tyranny, and the guardian of Dharma (righteousness). In Bharat, where civilizational values are deeply rooted in justice and truth, a clean and fearless judiciary is not a privilege but a necessity. But what happens when the very custodians of law and justice become its betrayers? What remains of a nation when its judges—the Nyayadhish—act as merchants of verdicts? The answer is chilling: Anarchy cloaked in robes of justice.

The time for silence is over. Bharat needs a revolution within its judiciary—not just in laws, but in values. Judges must be made accountable, their wealth audited, their verdicts reviewed for fairness. We need a National Commission for Judicial Accountability, equipped with the power to investigate, arrest, and prosecute even the highest judges without delay.

This is not a battle between the State and the courts. This is a Dharma Yuddha—between truth and deceit, justice and manipulation, righteousness and rot. And in this battle, we, the people of Bharat, must choose to stand with Dharma.
 

Nightclub fire in India's Goa kills 25 staff and tourists​


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India: Goa nightclub fire kills 25 staff and tourists

Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic in one of Goa's bustling nightlife areas.
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A fire at a popular nightclub in India's coastal region of Goa has killed 25 people, local officials say.

Police had initially thought a gas cylinder in the Birch nightclub's kitchen exploded – but the region's chief minister said on Sunday that this had been ruled out and that indoor fireworks were now thought to be the cause of the blaze.

The venue, located near a popular beach, was packed with revellers who had come to hear a Bollywood DJ. Four members of the same Delhi family and 21 staff died, police said.

Four people have been arrested, including the nightclub's manager, and an arrest warrant for the owner has also been issued.
Goa is a former Portuguese colony on the Arabian Sea. Its nightlife, sandy beaches, and resorts attract millions of tourists annually.

Eyewitnesses told the BBC of scenes of panic in the bustling nightlife area.

One said that he had been outside the club on what was a usual Saturday night with holidaymakers enjoying themselves when he heard screams.

"I didn't initially understand what was going on," he said. "In a bit, it became clear that a massive fire had broken out. The scenes were just horrific."

Though the main entrance is wide, the crossing over a small lake leading to the main structure is narrow and that made it difficult for firefighters to reach the spot.

The BBC saw what appeared to be melted remains of chairs, tables and plants in one corner of the club.


Goa's chief minister Pramod Sawant told journalists three people had died from burns, while most of the others had died of suffocation. Six people are in a stable condition in hospital.
Officials said 20 of the workers who died were from the Indian states of Jharkhand, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Assam, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Karnataka. One worker was from Nepal.

A chef who works at a nearby venue told the BBC he knew some of the workers at the Birch club.

"People from all over the country and also from Nepal work in different clubs in Goa," he said.

"I am really worried for some people who I knew at the club. Their phones are off.

On Sunday, emergency teams were combing through the charred wreckage.

An inquiry into the cause of the fire has been launched, Sawant said, and a full report into the incident will be released within a week.

"Those found responsible will face most stringent action under the law – any negligence will be dealt with firmly," Dr Sawant added.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the Goa fire "deeply saddening" in a post on social media.


About 5.5 million tourists visited Goa in the first half of the year, government data showed, with 270,000 coming from abroad.

Some opposition politicians told the BBC that stricter regulations were needed to avoid such tragedies.

They alleged that newer clubs were opening too frequently and the government needed to ensure they were safe for people to visit.

India has seen a number of deadly fires at entertainment venues in recent years.

A fire at a three-storey building killed 17 in the southern city of Hyderabad in May, while a hotel blaze in north-east Kolkata left 15 dead a month earlier.

Last year, 24 died at an amusement park arcade in the western state of Gujarat after visitors were trapped inside. An official review later found poor safety standards contributed to the death toll.
 

How India is weaponising immigration control to silence its diaspora​


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How India is weaponising immigration control to silence its diaspora

The Indian government is using the threat of cancelling OCIs to silence critics. This must not remain unchallenged.
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The Indian government is using the threat of cancelling OCIs to silence critics. This must not remain unchallenged.
Professor Nitasha Kaul, an academic specialising in politics and international relations at the University of Westminster, has been in the United Kingdom since she came to the University of Hull for postgraduate study in 1997. In the years since, she has published several books and more than 150 articles on topics like democracy, right-wing politics, Indian politics and Kashmir.

A British citizen, Kaul retained her connection to the country of her birth as an overseas citizen of India (OCI) until recently. The OCI is a special status granted to individuals of Indian origin who have acquired foreign citizenship. It grants them a multiple-entry, lifelong visa for visiting India, allowing them to travel and stay without restrictions. OCI status is held by more than 4 million people worldwide.

In May, Kaul’s OCI was summarily cancelled. OCI cancellation is allowed under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act 1955 in circumstances of (1) fraud, (2) “disaffection towards the Constitution of India”, (3) communication or trade with an enemy India is engaged with during a war, (4) imprisonment for more than two years or (4) if ‘it is necessary so to do in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity of India, the security of India, friendly relations of India with any foreign country, or in the interests of the general public’.

Although the government is not breaking the law, its actions raise serious legal and human rights concerns. Its actions often blur the line between lawful revocation and punitive censorship. The revocations frequently lack transparency and procedural fairness – thus risking violation of legal norms. Overall, this trend raises significant concerns about freedom of speech, proportionality and adherence to the rule of law. It should be noted that domestic courts are resisting government actions.

In Kaul’s case, she was informed that her OCI status had been revoked with an official notice saying she has been “found indulging in anti-India activities, motivated by malice and complete disregard for facts or history” without referring to any particular such incident. Kaul has been a strong advocate for democracy in India and has often criticised the government for its minority bashing and the right-wing Hindu organisation RSS for its divisive politics.

An examination of global democracy indicators shows that Kaul’s analysis disregards neither facts nor history. Freedom House’s global freedom index ranks India as “partly free” and describes how “the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has presided over discriminatory policies and a rise in persecution affecting the Muslim population.” This trend can also be seen in relation to religious and press freedoms. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said: “India’s media has fallen into an ‘unofficial state of emergency’ since Narendra Modi came to power in 2014.”

Kaul is not alone in facing retribution for her outspokenness. In the past nine years, the OCIs of more than 120 individuals have been cancelled by the Indian authorities. According to the independent Indian outlet The Wire, this is a trend that is ramping up.

Nearly half (57) were revoked in 2024 alone, and a further 15 were cancelled in the first five months of 2025. Most of those who have had their OCIs cancelled are journalists, activists and academics who have criticised the ruling party and challenged the rhetoric of Hindutva (Hindu nationalism).

In 2022, Ashok Swain, a Sweden-based academic, had his OCI cancelled over his social media posts. The authorities accused him of “hurting religious sentiments” and “destabilising the social fabric of India” but provided no specific evidence. Swain successfully challenged the cancellation in the Delhi High Court in 2023, an example of domestic courts resisting government actions.

In December 2023, Raphael Satter, a United States-based journalist for the Reuters news agency who covers cybersecurity, espionage and abuse of power, lost his OCI after critical reporting and is now suing the Indian government.

In recent years, India has witnessed relentless attacks on its democratic institutions. Those who criticise or question the ruling party – whether they are politicians, NGO representatives, campaigners, journalists or community leaders – have often been silenced.

Every week brings new reports of imprisonment, intimidation, physical assault, defamation or deplatforming of critics. This silencing has intensified particularly after India launched Operation Sindoor against Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir in response to an attack in Pahalgam in India-administered Kashmir that killed 26 tourists. In its aftermath, the government ordered X to block nearly 8,000 accounts, many of them belonging to journalists and media outlets, such as Free Press Kashmir, BBC Urdu and The Wire. As critical voices are being silenced at home, the Indian government is turning its attention to the country’s diaspora.

The Indian authorities’ weaponisation of immigration controls is part of a growing pattern, designed to create fear among diaspora members and stifle criticism.

A 2024 report by the RSF found that Indian authorities use the OCI to “effectively blackmail” journalists into silence.

A survey conducted last year by the Platform for Indian Democracy revealed that 54 percent of British Indians are concerned about India’s current trajectory.

From my interactions with members of our community, I can clearly see that many are reluctant to speak out about India’s violations of human rights, fearing it might stop them from travelling to India.

As British Indians – many among us OCI card holders – we must push back against these misuses of immigration controls. British Indians remain deeply connected to India through our families, friends, culture and community. The current treatment of diaspora members by the BJP and the curtailment of their freedoms goes against the values enshrined in India’s post-independence constitution, which guarantees justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.

The UK, despite being home to more than 2 million British Indians, recently concluded a significant trade deal with India without any reference to issues of democratic backsliding in the country. Given the UK’s unique relationship with India and the size and sentiments of its British Indian population, it is in a strong position to ask challenging questions of the current political regime. Silence serves only to strengthen the position of the BJP.

As Modi calls for Indians abroad to contribute to the country’s development, this must include the right to criticise and question without fear of retribution. If the increasing hostility and repression of those who challenge the Indian government continues, we will only be allowed to visit our homeland on the terms of the ruling party, and our ability to be part of India’s progress will diminish. The roots that connect the diaspora to home are key to India’s democratic fabric. Chipping away at them only leaves India’s democracy diminished.



Indians being sneaky again, brilliant article by al jazeera
 
In a fiery speech in the Lok Sabha, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi defined Khadi not just as cloth but as the 'expression of the people of India.' Drawing a metaphor between the nation and a fabric, he stated that India's 1.5 billion people are threads woven together by the power of the vote. Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), alleging that their 'project' after Mahatma Gandhi's assassination was the 'wholesale capture of India's institutional framework.' He contrasted the unity of the 'fabric' with the RSS's belief in hierarchy.


@sweep_shot FYI, your favorite leader speech in Parliament today

:inti
 
Two private AC buses caught fire within 10 days, the first in Jaisalmer on 14 Oct and the second in Kurnool today, killing 20 and 19 passengers, respectively.Time to learn one more survival skill in India. Private AC buses usually have only one door, I think the law mandates for one only. The emergency exit is supposed to be there, but in most cases, it’s non-functional. These buses have poor wiring, unauthorized modifications, and plenty of flammable material, enough to give you one of the worst possible deaths. So think before you travel in an AC bus in India. If you have to, check the emergency exits, are they functional or not? Don’t bother asking the govt for better regulations. Itna bada desh, roz hazaaro log marte rehte hain. Who cares if a few more die? Apna bachaav khud karo.

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Keep safe people, this could have easily been avoided
 
finalfantasy7 said:
not my fault indians cant write english, but story is still true
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What is the story tell me, I pasted UK newspaper article..Kerala is doing better than US in infant mortality rate.

You couldn’t verify the Indian tweet, yet you want to share it and then blame they can’t write a tweet?

So its devastating that Kerala is doing better than US in saving children’s lives?
 

Little sleep, no pay: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid uproar over deaths​


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SIR: India's poll workers flag harsh conditions amid rising deaths

The deaths of more than a dozen poll workers amid India's massive voter roll revision exercise have set off a controversy.
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A few days ago, Sarvesh Kumar, a school teacher in India's Uttar Pradesh state, was found dead in his home.

In a video purportedly made by him before his death, Kumar can be seen weeping as he talks about the pressures of election work and being upset about not being able to complete it on time.

"I have not been able to sleep for 20 days. If I had time, I would have finished this work," he says in the video.

Kumar was among thousands of government staff deployed since 4 November to help update electoral rolls for more than 500 million voters across 12 states and union territories.

Called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission (EC) says the drive aims to include every eligible voter and remove ineligible names from the rolls.

Booth-level officers (BLOs) - usually government teachers, junior staff and contract workers - serve as the EC's grassroots field staff. They go door-to-door to distribute forms, verify documents, answer queries and upload accurate data, all within a one-month deadline.

But that's not all. Poll workers - many of whom are primary school teachers and anganwadi [government-sponsored childcare centre] workers - say that at times, they are also expected to juggle their regular work with election duties.

The BBC spoke to 10 BLOs in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal - two politically crucial states where the SIR exercise has faced controversy. They said they were working 14–15 hours a day with little rest, minimal sleep, and meagre pay.

The punishing schedules have sparked outrage, especially after more than a dozen workers, including Kumar, died. Families have linked the deaths - from alleged suicides or heart attacks - to election work-related stress. The BBC has not independently verified the causes of death.

The EC has not responded to a detailed list of questions from the BBC.

In Gujarat, Arvindbhai Vadher, a primary school teacher, allegedly died by suicide last month "due to the torturous nature of BLO work", his family told BBC Gujarati.

In a note purportedly written by him before his death which the BBC has seen, Vadher said that he had been feeling "constant fatigue and mental stress" for several days.

In another instance, Rameshbhai Parmar, a school principal in Gujarat, died in his sleep after a stressful day of SIR work, his family alleged.

Parmar's daughter Shilpaben said he often worked long hours or late into the night, and on the day he died, he went out several times for SIR work and went to bed without eating.

The deaths have put poll workers' conditions under scrutiny, with opposition leaders criticising the EC and government for rushing the SIR exercise. (The previous SIR exercise in 2002-2003 was conducted over six months., external

Media reports quoting a court affidavit say the EC has denied opposition claims linking BLO deaths to SIR work, calling them "false, exaggerated and politically motivated".

Last week the EC announced the SIR schedule would be extended by a week, from 4 December to 11 December, without giving a reason.

But Manisha Kumari*, 35, a school teacher leading the SIR exercise in a residential complex in Uttar Pradesh's Noida city, says that she's unsure she'll be able to finish her work even in that time.

For the past month, Ms Kumari has been up at 5am for housework and getting her children ready for school, then works on SIR from 9am to 5–6pm.

"Any short break I get is spent tracking down people who were not at home when I first visited," she told the BBC.

Evenings bring no respite. After reaching home, she tends to her children and then logs into the SIR app to upload verified forms. But the app crashes often and so she has to try after midnight again to complete the job.

"I have not had a day off since 4 November," she says, adding that her students are suffering from her absence in class.

Many government schools in India are understaffed, and teachers say taking them from classrooms for exercises like these harms students.

Some BLOs told the BBC that they were doing the gruelling work despite the toll it was taking on their health because they were afraid of legal action.

In recent weeks, Uttar Pradesh officials have filed cases, external against poll workers for alleged SIR negligence, and there have been reports of threats of jail or job loss, external for refusal in other states.

Sudhir Kumar Kori, an accountant from Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide after he took a day's leave for his wedding and was reprimanded by his superior for it, his family told BBC Hindi.

Sunil Singh*, a poll worker in Ghaziabad, said that his "platelet count had dropped" sharply in the past couple of days but he wasn't being allowed to take leaves because of SIR duties.

"My doctor has asked me to take rest, but these officials won't listen. The only way to get a leave is to be admitted to hospital," he said, adding that he was contemplating quitting his job at the state electricity department.

BLOs have no formal way to appeal their workload, but have protested, external and written , externalto the EC and National Human Rights Commission for deadline extensions and better conditions.

Some states are enlisting student volunteers for the work, while districts in Uttar Pradesh offer cash, gifts and other incentives to top-performing BLOs.

India's Supreme Court has directed states to deploy extra staff for SIR work to ease BLOs' long hours.

The EC now has doubled BLO pay from 6,000 ($66; £50) to 12,000 rupees and raised supervisors' pay from 12,000 to 18,000 rupees, adding a 6,000-rupee SIR incentive for BLOs.

But many BLOs told the BBC they hadn't received any payment, and some didn't even know how much they were owed.

In a past case, the EC blamed West Bengal for delaying BLO payments,, external while the state accused the federal government of blocking funds.

Several BLOs told the BBC they were using their own money and mobile phones for SIR work.

"Let us see if we get any money, our hopes are low," a poll worker in Noida, who didn't want to be named, said.

*Some names have been changed on request.

Additional reporting by Dilnawaz Pasha, BBC Hindi, and Apoorva Amin, BBC Gujarati.




Can indians do anything right
 
Udupi accident: 5 killed, 7 injured after goods tempo overturns on NH66 in Kaup


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Udupi Road Mishap NH66: Five people died and seven were injured after a goods tempo overturned in Kaup, prompting a probe into the tragic accident.
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The deceased have been identified as Pappu Ravidas (28), Harish (27) — both from Assam, Gapunath (50) from Tripura, and Kamal and Sumaresh, all from West Bengal. All of them were migrant labourers living in rented houses in Kaup.

A goods tempo overturned and claimed five lives in Kaup police station limits on Sunday evening. Credit: Special arrangement Udupi: Five migrant labourers lost their lives and seven sustained serious injuries after a goods tempo turned turtle on
National Highway 66 near Kotalkatte in Uliyar Goli village in Kaup on Sunday evening.


According to the police, a goods tempo, which was carrying iron materials used for wedding decorations, toppled after the driver lost control while overtaking a bus. The vehicle reportedly climbed onto the road divider, crossed into the service road
on the opposite side, and overturned, crushing several workers who were travelling in the rear portion amid the heavy iron equipment.

The deceased have been identified as Pappu Ravidas (28), Harish (27) — both from Assam, Gapunath (50) from Tripura, and Kamal and Sumaresh, all from West Bengal. All of them were migrant labourers living in rented houses in Kaup.

The injured include tempo driver Ranjith Amin (33) of Kotalkatte, Ganesh Bahadur Rai (36) of Assam and Prabhas Rai (26), Gopal Boumik (16), Suraj Dolai (16), and Subrado (20) of West Bengal. They were immediately shifted by locals to private hospital
in Udupi. Doctors said some of the injured are in critical condition.

Police said the group was transporting wedding decoration materials belonging to Prasanna Shetty of Majoor from Majoor to Kadekar for a reception planned at a resort near Malpe.

Kaup MLA Gurme Suresh Shetty, former minister Vinay Kumar Sorake, and former MLA Lalaji R Mendon visited the hospitals to enquire about the condition of the injured workers. Kaup Police Inspector Tejaswini and Padubidri PSI Saktivelu conducted spot
inspections and are investigating the case further.




These can easily be avoided, cmon india do better, lives are being lost
 

Two Navy officers among 3 held for extorting money from Agniveer aspirants​





Odisha Police arrested three persons including two serving Navy personnel in Khurda district, on the charge of extorting money from Agniveer aspirants during a recruitment drive in November 2024, an officer said on Friday.

The arrested persons were identified as Satyam Chahar, currently working at INS Kesari, Andaman and Nicobar, Vinay Kumar Ray, presently posted at INS Chilika and retired Navy official Bhoosan, a resident of Uttar Pradesh, the officer said.

The trio were arrested based on a complaint lodged by Lieutenant Commander Adwitiya Singh, a training correspondence officer at INS Chilka, at Balugaon police station on April 19. The case was registered under charges of cheating and extortion.

Khurda SP Sagarika Nath said that the arrested trio was accused of extorting a huge amount of money from Agniveer aspirants by promising them assistance in police verification, physical examination, and securing a job.

"We have arrested three people and in search of two others allegedly involved in the scam. Hope to nab the remaining two soon," Nath told PTI, adding that the police have informed the Navy to verify whether any candidate fraudulently got into Agniveer.

The SP said police have seized several transaction proofs and bank documents during the course of their investigation. "Preliminary investigation revealed that the accused had been collecting huge money from job seekers with false promises of getting them employment in the Navy. Further investigation is in progress to ascertain the exact network of the scam.

She said police have also seized some transaction proofs and bank documents during the course of their investigation.

"As per intelligence inputs, two more persons are suspected to be involved in the racket. Police have so far frozen 12 bank accounts linked to the fraudulent activities," the SP said.



Cant even trust the indian navy, the amount of times ive read fro the indians, saying thr navy standards are amazing, your clearly wrong
 

Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing​



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Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 11 months; 41 still missing

Navi Mumbai reports 499 child kidnappings in 2025, with 41 still missing and a police detection rate of 91.78%.
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The police registered 483 cases of these child kidnappings and solved 442 of them, achieving a detection rate of 91.78% as per the data​


“As many as 499 children were reported kidnapped in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai township between January and November 2025 and the police managed to trace 458 of them, while 41 remain missing,” officials said on Wednesday (December 3, 2025).

“Among the 458 recovered children, the reasons for their disappearance indicated more of emotional distress and personal circumstances rather than criminal intent, as 128 of the cases were linked to love affairs and 114 to children running away after being scolded by parents,” they said.

Besides, 103 children had gone to relatives, 63 left for trips, and 48 went to a girlfriend’s house. One case each involved mental disability and an accidental death report (ADR),” a police release said. “Among these overall figures, 25 cases pertained to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act,” it said.

“Between January 1 and November 29 this year, 499 children, including 349 girls, were reported kidnapped in Navi Mumbai. The police traced 458 of them, including 315 girls,” the release said. “The 41 children still missing comprise 34 girls and seven boys,” it said.

The police registered 483 cases of these child kidnappings and solved 442 of them, achieving a detection rate of 91.78% as per the data. “The majority of these cases were registered in the Turbhe area (51), followed by Rabale (49),” the release added.
 

Hyderabad Murder: Real-Estate Businessman Shot Dead in Jawaharnagar, Stabbed With Knife​



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Hyderabad Murder: Real-Estate Businessman Shot Dead in Jawaharnagar, Stabbed With Knife

The incident occurred at around 8:00 AM when the man was returning to his house on a scooter after dropping his daughter at school., Crime News, Times Now
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The incident occurred at around 8:00 AM when the man was returning to his house on a scooter after dropping his daughter at school.​


In a brutal incident, a real estate businessman in Hyderabad's Jawaharnagar was allegedly murdered by six people on Monday (December 8), the police told PTI news agency. Unknown assailants allegedly attacked the 46-year-old businessman under Jawaharnagar police station limits.
The man was killed over a previous "enmity", police suggested as per the preliminary investigations.
The man, who is in the real estate business, was stabbed to death, and the assailants are also suspected of having used firearms, a senior police official said based on the investigation.

The incident occurred at around 8:00 AM when the man was returning to his house on a scooter after dropping his daughter at school.

The six accused, who came in an auto-rickshaw and a two-wheeler, waylaid him and attacked him with knives and firearms, resulting in his death on the spot, and later fled the scene, the official said.
It seems the man was earlier involved in anti-social activities in another locality, and due to previous grudges, he was murdered, the official further said.
Police were verifying CCTV footage, he said. Further investigation is on.




Really disturbing
 

Nine dead in crowd crush at temple in India​


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Nine dead in crowd crush at temple in India

Despite having a maximum capacity of 3,000, the crowd at the temple swelled to around 25,000 on Saturday, on one of Hinduism's sacred days.
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Despite having a maximum capacity of 3,000, the crowd at the temple swelled to around 25,000 on Saturday, on one of Hinduism's sacred days.

Nine people have died in a crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India, authorities have said.

Dozens of others were injured in the crush at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple, where thousands of devotees had gathered to mark a sacred day in the Hindu calendar.


Despite having a maximum capacity of 3,000, the crowd at the temple swelled to around 25,000 on Saturday.

According to an initial investigation, an iron grille meant to maintain the queue of worshippers at the temple broke, leading to an uncontrolled surge of people, a senior police officer said.

Senior local government official Swapnil Dinkar Pundkar said more casualties were feared.

"Initially, we had reports of seven deaths, but two more people have succumbed to their injuries, while the condition of two others is critical," he said.

Among the dead are eight women and a child.
 

Insurance Agent's Body Found In Faridabad Drain, Woman And Fiance Arrested​




Laxmi has told police that she has known Chander for about five years. Recently, she got engaged to Keshav. This upset Chander.​

Insurance Agent's Body Found In Faridabad Drain, Woman And Fiance Arrested​

Laxmi has told police that she has known Chander for about five years. Recently, she got engaged to Keshav. This upset Chander.​

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Insurance Agent's Body Found In Faridabad Drain, Woman And Fiance Arrested

Police have arrested Laxmi and her fiance Keshav for insurance agent Chander's murder
New Delhi:
A woman and her fiance have been arrested in Faridabad near Delhi for allegedly murdering an insurance agent and throwing his body in a drain. The woman has told the police that they murdered the victim, Chander, because he had been blackmailing her.

According to police, Chander's body was found in a drain on Sunday morning. The body was identified using a bike's registration number, which was parked nearby. Police found that Chander lived in east Delhi's Vinod Nagar, about 30 km from Faridabad, and contacted his family. The body had injury marks on the head and neck. Following a complaint by Chander's brother, Madan Gopal, a murder case was registered.

During the course of the investigation, police arrested Laxmi (29) and Keshav (26). Laxmi has told the police that she has known Chander for about five years. Recently, she got engaged to Keshav. This upset Chander; he blackmailed Lakshmi and told her not to marry Keshav. Fed up with this blackmail, she and Keshav planned to kill Chander, police spokesperson Yashpal Singh said.

On October 25, Laxmi called Chander to Mithapur in Delhi, where she lived. She got on his bike and asked him to ride to a deserted area in Atmadpur, Faridabad. There, Keshav and his two friends attacked Chander. He was choked and hit on the head. After he died, the accused dumped the body in a drain and fled the spot. The accused reportedly took identity documents from Chander's pockets, but the bike's number helped police establish his identity. Police said they are looking for Keshav's two associates who were involved in the crime.




Disturbing India
 

India's federal investigator files new cases against Reliance Home Finance, Reliance Commercial​




MUMBAI, Dec 9 (Reuters) - India's financial crime-fighting agency has filed new cases against Reliance Home Finance (RLIC.NS), opens new tab and Reliance Commercial Finance, the agency said on Tuesday.
The cases, filed after complaints by two state-owned lenders, are part of ongoing probes, it said in a statement.


The cases include one about an alleged fraud by Reliance Home Finance involving 2.28 billion rupees (about $25.4 million) on a complaint by Union Bank of India and another against Reliance Commercial Finance involving 574.7 million rupees on a complaint by Bank of Maharashtra, the Central Bureau of Investigation said.

The banks had classified the loan account of these companies as fraud in 2024 and 2025, requiring them to file complaints with investigators.
The companies were owned by the Anil Ambani-owned Reliance group until fiscal year 2023, when they were acquired Authum Investment & Infrastructure (AUTH.NS), opens new tab through a debt resolution process.
The federal agency is investigating two separate cases against Reliance Home Finance and Reliance Commercial involving alleged frauds of 55.72 billion rupees and 92.8 billion rupees, respectively. The fresh cases are part of these probes, the CBI said.
A query sent to Anil Ambani's Reliance group was not answered immediately. The group has previously denied the charges leveled by federal agency in the ongoing cases.

Separately, another former Anil Ambani's Reliance group company, Reliance Communications (RLCM.NS), opens new tab, told the exchanges on Tuesday that Union Bank of India has classified its loan account as fraud.
($1 = 89.8610 Indian rupees)
 

Palki Hypes US AI Giants' Massive India Investment, But India Is Becoming America's AI Colony​




Mr Hunzi demolishing indians yet again
 

Manish Tewari introduces bill in Lok Sabha to free MPs from ‘whip tyranny’, promote ‘good law-making​


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Manish Tewari introduces bill in Lok Sabha to free MPs from ‘whip tyranny’, promote ‘good law-making’

Manish Tewari's bill in Lok Sabha aims to empower MPs by reducing whip influence and enhancing independent law-making.
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Congress MP said it seeks to achieve twin objectives — the stability of the government is not impacted and parliamentarians and legislators exercise legislative choice​

said his proposed legislation seeks to flag who has primacy in a democracy. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu
Congress MP Manish Tewari has introduced a private member’s bill in Lok Sabha that seeks to allow parliamentarians to take an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than those affecting the government's stability in a bid to free them from "whip-driven tyranny" and promote "good lawmaking".

Mr. Tewari, who introduced the bill on last Friday (December 5, 2025) to amend the Anti-Defection Law, said his proposed legislation seeks to flag who has primacy in a democracy — the elector who stands in the sun for hours to elect his or her representative or the political party whose whip the representative becomes the helot of.

The bill, introduced by Mr. Tewari for the third time in Lok Sabha after 2010 and 2021, seeks to give parliamentarians the freedom to toe an independent line in voting on bills and motions other than a confidence motion, no-confidence motion, adjournment motion, money bills and financial matters that could affect the stability of a government.

“This bill seeks to return conscience, constituency and common sense to the echelons of the legislature so that an elected representative actually functions as the representative of the people who elected him and not as an instrument of a whip issued by his party, transforming lawmakers into mere lobotomised numbers and dogmatic ciphers responding to a division bell,” he told PTI.

The statement of objects and reasons of the bill state that it proposes to amend the Tenth Schedule to the Constitution with a view to provide for the following: “a member shall incur loss of his membership only when he votes or abstains from voting in the House with regard to a confidence motion, no-confidence motion, adjournment motion, money bill or financial matters, contrary to any direction issued in this behalf by the party to which he belongs to, and in no other case”.

“The Chairman or the Speaker of a House shall make an announcement in the House regarding any direction issued by a political party in respect of the aforesaid motions, bill or financial matters, as soon as possible, after such direction has been communicated to him by that political party,” the statement of objects and reasons of the bill said.

“While making such an announcement, the Chairman or the Speaker of House shall also specifically inform the members that the defiance of the direction issued by a political party by any member shall result in automatic cessation of his membership; and a member shall have the right to appeal against cessation of his membership to the Chairman or the Speaker, as the case may be, within a period of fifteen days from the date of such cessation and the appeal shall be disposed of within a period of sixty days from the date of its receipt by the Chairman or the Speaker of a House,” it said.

Speaking about the bill, Mr. Tewari said it seeks to achieve twin objectives — the stability of the government is not impacted and parliamentarians and legislators exercise legislative choice.

What is happening is when Parliament assembles at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for government business, there is at times not even a quorum in the House. And in fact, there is an unspoken agreement between the treasury benches and the opposition not to raise the quorum issue so that if at all the House is functioning and it is not disrupted, it can continue,” the Congress MP from Chandigarh said.

The reason for this is that parliamentarians do not see a role for themselves in lawmaking which is one of their essential functions, he said.

“So the law is made by some joint secretary in some ministry. It is brought to Parliament, a Minister will read out a prepared statement explaining what it is. Then it’s put to a pro forma discussion and then as a consequence of a whip-driven tyranny, those on the Treasury benches invariably vote for it and those on the opposition benches vote against it.

“So good lawmaking where members of Parliament would actually spend time looking at best practices around the world, researching legal precedent and then contributing to the proceedings, that has all become history,” Mr. Tewari said.

Asked whether the bill aims to remove the tyranny of the whip and promote good lawmaking, Mr. Tewari said “absolutely”.

“It is important to contextualise the bill. From 1950 to 1985, Members of Parliament and members of the state legislatures were subjected to whips by their respective political parties but the whips carried no coercive consequences,” he said.

“In 1967, the ugly spectre of Aaya Ram Gaya Ram started when legislators were crossing the floor with impunity with one legislator in Haryana crossing the floor eight times in one day. The spectre of defections became the bane of Indian democracy. Subsequently, almost 18 years later, then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi brought the anti-defection law as the 10th Schedule to the Constitution of India,” he said.

“It has been 30 years, the anti-defection law, however well intended it may be, has not been able to check the menace of defection. If defections were a retail activity in the 1960s, they became a wholesale activity by the 1990s after the introduction of the anti-defection law and subsequently by the year 2000s, especially after 2014 it has become a mega mall activity where entire parties are bought and sold wholesale, lock, stock and barrel,” Mr. Tewari said.

He asserted that the kind of “whip-driven” tyranny that the 10th schedule has inadvertently ended up introducing is not present in any other democracy around the world.

Noting that Parliament at times sits as a jury or decides on action against one of its own, Mr. Tewari asked how can that be subjected to a whip-driven process.

The statement of objects and reasons of the bill said that after quarter of a century of the enactment of the 10th Schedule, it needs certain adaptations and further strengthening so as to be of greater relevance to our democratic process today.

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members are allowed to introduce bills on subjects on which they think the government should bring a law. Barring a few cases, most of the private member bills are withdrawn after the government replies on the proposed laws.
 

India Tried to Cheat BYD… And Got Completely Outplayed!​



BYD’s Smart Lock Gambit: India Paid in Full — a blow-by-blow account of how BYD used proprietary smart-lock tech to force payment after India tried to delay and renegotiate for 1,000 electric buses. Essential viewing for EV investors, analysts, fleet managers, and risk-control strategists. Learn how digital keys, backend authorization, and product-level leverage can protect OEMs from sovereign payment games and protectionist tactics. This case highlights supply-chain risk, contract design, and the rising importance of embedded cybersecurity in EVs. Like and share if you found this analysis useful for investment or strategic planning.

China Putting india in its place - shows you how india are fraudulent


@Champ_Pal @Rajdeep @Vikram1989 @JaDed @Devadwal @straighttalk @Theanonymousone @RexRex @uppercut
 

The Indian Rupee ₹ Is Now Asia’s Worst Performing Currency​



A fast-shrinking Indian rupee is a pointer to the absence of governance, and even myopic vision. The government continues to make lofty statements that sound hollow in the face of harsh economic realities. Its refusal to acknowledge facts makes reform even more difficult.
 

Will India Go Bankrupt as in 1990? | License Raj | Economic Crisis​



If India must be saved, it must be through investments, employment, exports, and social harmony. Any deviation from these goals will push India back to 1990. That must be avoided.
 

Retired IAF personnel arrested for ‘spying’ in Assam’s Tezpur​



Retired IAF personnel arrested for 'spying' in Assam's Tezpur​


The arrest comes after Arunachal Pradesh Police also arrested four suspected spies, all from Kashmir’s Kupwara. (File photo)
A retired Indian Air Force personnel has been arrested in Assam’s Tezpur for allegedly establishing links with Pakistani intelligence operatives and sharing defence-related documents with them.

Police said the suspect, Kulendra Sharma, who retired as a junior warrant officer with the Indian Air Force in 2002, was arrested on charges including acts endangering the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India, waging war against the Government of India, criminal conspiracy, and causing disappearance of evidence of offence.
 
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Kolkata Teen Out on Cycle Ride Mauled by Speeding Bus; Parents Claim Driver Was ‘Racing’​


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Kolkata Teen Out on Cycle Ride Mauled by Speeding Bus; Parents Claim Driver Was ‘Racing’

A tragic accident claimed the life of 15-year-old Aranya Chakraborty in Kolkata while he was cycling to school. The Class 9 student was struck by a bus on BT Road, near Rabindra Bharati University. Witnesses claimed the bus was racing another vehicle, leading to the collision. Despite being...
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A tragic accident claimed the life of 15-year-old Aranya Chakraborty in Kolkata while he was cycling to school. The Class 9 student was struck by a bus on BT Road, near Rabindra Bharati University. Witnesses claimed the bus was racing another vehicle, leading to the collision. Despite being rushed to a hospital, Aranya was declared dead.​

Kolkata: A 15-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident at the CIT crossing on BT Road, Kolkata, on Friday morning while he was cycling to school.
According to a TOI report the victim, Aranya Chakraborty, was a Class 9 student at a private English-medium school in Cossipore and the only child of his parents. The accident took place shortly before 11 am, less than 500 metres from Rabindra Bharati University.
Aranya was cycling from his home in Cossipore, a journey he made daily and had just reached a petrol pump on the Shyambazar-bound lane of BT Road when he was reportedly hit by a bus on route 234 (Belgharia–Golf Green).

A senior traffic official said police were still piecing together exactly how the accident happened. "We are ascertaining how the accident took place, especially since both were moving in the same direction," a traffic DCP said.

Two Versions, One Loss​

Locals and Aranya’s parents, Samiran and Kasturi, alleged that the bus was racing another bus on route 230 (Kamarhati–Alipore Zoo) and driving at speed towards Shyambazar.
"The student was riding at the extreme left. He barely stopped to check what was roaring behind him when the bus on route 234 tried to overtake the other from the wrong side and hit him. The impact was such that the cycle fell on one side and the victim on the other," recalled Ramapada Banik, who witnessed the collision.
Another version shared by the Shyambazar Traffic Guard claimed that the route 234 bus emerged from a petrol pump after seeing another bus in the same lane, and hit Aranya as he attempted to cross ahead of it.
Aranya was first taken to a nearby private nursing home, then shifted to RG Kar Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Police sources said the teenager may have been hurrying to school, having been delayed earlier in a traffic jam.

News of the accident sparked outrage in the neighbourhood. Residents blocked BT Road for a brief period, accusing bus drivers of reckless competition and questioning why stronger regulation was not in place.
Some complained that pedestrians and cyclists continued to risk their lives because of speeding buses and poor monitoring. Police officers reached the spot within ten minutes, removed the offending vehicle and later restored traffic.
Police said the driver of the bus claimed he had been on the road for hours and did not notice the boy’s presence when the crash occurred.
"He has been driving the bus for a considerable time. He claimed that he tried to flee from the spot with the bus for the safety of his passengers," an officer said.
Authorities added that continuous efforts were being made to ensure better lane discipline.
"We have been requesting all buses to maintain lanes and follow discipline. If required, a drive will be carried out on BT Road," the officer added.
 

Rupee falls 16 paise to 90.05 against U.S. dollar post RBI’s monetary policy decision​


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Rupee falls 16 paise to 90.05 against U.S. dollar post RBI’s monetary policy decision

Rupee falls to 90.43 against the dollar amid RBI's restrained intervention and high importer demand, causing market concerns.
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Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate cut will push the rupee even lower until foreign portfolio investors return in a big way​

The Indian Rupee logo is seen inside the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) headquarters in Mumbai | Photo Credit: Reuters
The rupee, which opened on a positive note, gave up its initial gains and breached the psychological 90-to-a-dollar level after the Reserve Bank cut key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months on Friday (December 5, 2025).

Forex traders said the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate cut will push the rupee even lower until foreign portfolio investors return in a big way.


The RBI on Friday cut the key benchmark interest rate for the first time in six months and took steps to boost liquidity to support a “goldilocks” economy amid high US tariffs.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 89.85 against the U.S. dollar and gained ground, touching 89.69 in morning deals, registering a 20-paise gain from its previous close.

After the RBI’s monetary policy announcement, the rupee lost ground and fell to 90.05 against the American currency, a 16-paise decline from its previous close of 89.89. The currency is down almost 5 per cent against the dollar this year, the worst performer in Asia.

Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the central bank does not target any band for the rupee in the forex market, and allows the domestic currency to find its own correct level.

“We don’t target any price levels or any bands. We allow the markets to determine the prices. We believe that markets, especially in the long run, are very efficient. It’s a very deep market,” he said while replying to a question on rupee depreciation at a post-monetary policy press meet.

Mr. Malhotra said fluctuations in the market keep occurring, and the RBI’s effort is always to reduce any abnormal or excessive volatility. “And that is what we will continue to endeavour,” he added.

In its bi-monthly monetary policy, the RBI announced three-year USD/INR Buy Sell swaps of USD 5 billion this month.

When asked if this is aimed at checking rupee depreciation, Malhotra said, “It is a liquidity measure. It is not to support the rupee”.

Stressing that RBI does not target any level of rupee against the dollar, he said the central bank allows “the rupee to find its correct position, correct level”.

The governor further said the country has sufficient foreign exchange reserves and that the current account is manageable, and that, given the strong fundamentals of the economy, the country should witness strong capital flows going forward.

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading 0.02 per cent lower at 98.97.

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, fell 0.17% to $63.15 per barrel in futures trade.

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex advanced 488.75 points to 85,754.07, while the Nifty was up 163.25 points to 26,197.

Foreign institutional investors sold equities worth ₹1,944.19 crore on a net basis on Thursday (December 4, 2025), according to exchange data.
 

UP Man Booked After 26 Child Porn Videos Found Uploaded on his Instagram Account​


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UP Man Booked After 26 Child Porn Videos Found Uploaded on his Instagram Account

Inspector Sanjay Singh said the accused was taken into custody on Saturday but has denied uploading the content. The matter has been referred to the cyber cell for further action., Crime News, Times Now
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Inspector Sanjay Singh said the accused was taken into custody on Saturday but has denied uploading the content. The matter has been referred to the cyber cell for further action.​


Pilibhit: Police have registered an FIR against a man here after 26 child pornography videos were found uploaded on his Instagram account, officials said.
The action was taken based on a cyber tipline report received through the Union Home Ministry's cyber portal.
The mobile number linked to the Instagram account was traced to a resident of a village under the Sehramau North police station area. He was booked on Friday under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the Information Technology Act, police said.

Pilibhit Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Yadav said on Saturday that a detailed probe is underway and instructions have been issued to gather additional information through the portal.

According to the FIR, the cyber crime headquarters in Lucknow forwarded the tipline report, following which it was found that Ritik Shukla had uploaded the videos on August 28. Digital evidence has been secured, police said.
Inspector Sanjay Singh said the accused was taken into custody on Saturday but has denied uploading the content. The matter has been referred to the cyber cell for further action.




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