New Delhi | August 2025 In a landmark move, Parliament has passed the Online Gaming Regulation Bill 2025, bringing the booming ₹20,000-crore Indian gaming industry under strict legal oversight for the first time. The law aims to curb addiction, ensure fair play, and protect minors but it has sparked heated debates across the country. What…
New Delhi | August 2025The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is all set to give a major push to digital payments by integrating the Digital Rupee (CBDC) with India’s world-famous UPI (Unified Payments Interface) system. The move is being hailed as a potential game-changer for international trade, remittances, and the way Indians transact abroad. What…
In a dramatic escalation, the Indian National Congress has publicly accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of systematic “vote chori” (vote theft) and presented alleged evidence of roll manipulation in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency. The move has fuelled political fireworks and put the spotlight back on electoral integrity—while forcing the ECI onto the defensive. Rolling…
India is grappling with a historic and deadly heatwave that has pushed temperatures to a searing 48 °C in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan—the highest recorded this season—while claiming hundreds of lives and sparking urgent calls for action. Amid mounting public anguish, experts stress that phenomenal heat disasters demand more than caution—they scream for systemic preparedness. The…
In a bold and calculated stand, the Indian National Congress has refused to participate in the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) debate on the contentious minister “automatic removal” bill—deliberately turning the spotlight back on global double standards in democracy. This move places Congress as the lone voice championing political ethics, while sending a subtle, resounding message…
A chilling chapter in one of India’s most controversial crime investigations has turned darker: the whistleblower at the heart of the Dharmasthala mass burial allegations has been arrested for perjury. The temple town’s underbelly—fraught with claims of mass burials, sexual violence, and institutional silence—is now further shrouded in legal complexity and moral ambiguity. How the…
The Indian National Congress has stirred the political pot by boycotting proceedings of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) formed to examine the contentious bill that seeks to automatically dismiss ministers detained for 30 days or more. While critics are calling it a “political stunt,” supporters believe Congress has managed to corner the ruling BJP by…
A horrifying act of violence unfolded in a remote village in Bihar, where five members of the Oraon family—three women and two men—were brutally burnt alive by a mob, spurred by baseless allegations of practicing witchcraft. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves across the nation, raising urgent questions about rural justice, superstition, and the protection…
India’s electric vehicle revolution is gathering serious momentum. With more than 2.08 million EVs on the road by 2024, accounting for nearly 10% of the global EV stock, the country’s transformation from fossil fuels to electrified mobility is well underway (NITI AAYOG). But as with any rapid shift, challenges—from infrastructure gaps to market dynamics—threaten to…
A shocking crime has sent ripples of horror across the state: a 20-year-old woman, Rakshitha, was allegedly killed by her lover, Siddaraju, who forced explosive chemicals into her mouth inside a lodge in Bherya village. Authorities say the pair had quarreled, turning their personal spat into a chilling act of violence. Following the incident, Siddaraju…
