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Tamil Nadu Cancels Parandur Airport Plan Amid Protests and Political Debate
The Tamil Nadu government has scrapped the Parandur airport project after sustained opposition from local communities, sparking debate over Chennai's infrastructure needs and the search for a new airport site.
11 sources · over 7 days
Cockroach Janta Party Plans Delhi Protest Over School Infrastructure Failures
The Cockroach Janta Party has escalated its campaign against the Indian government, alleging broken promises on public school conditions and preparing a major protest march in Delhi on September 5.
15 sources · over 12 days
India Approves Transfer of DRDO Missile Technologies to Private Industry
India's government has cleared the way for private companies to access missile technologies developed by DRDO, aiming to boost self-reliance, local manufacturing, and defense exports as global security concerns grow.
10 sources · over 8 days
Student Protests in Patna Over Exam Leaks and Police Response Escalate
Large student protests in Patna over exam paper leaks and recruitment transparency have led to police clashes, injuries, and detentions, sparking wider debate about fairness in Bihar's public exams.
12 sources · over 2 days
Panama-Flagged Cargo Ship MV Ocean Winner Sinks Off Odisha, 22 Missing
A Panama-flagged cargo ship carrying 24 crew members and iron ore sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha, sparking a large international search as hopes fade for the 22 still missing.
23 sources · over 4 days
Ajit Doval Visits Beijing for 25th Round of India-China Border Talks
Ajit Doval's meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing aim to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control, with key implications for future India-China leadership summits.
13 sources · over 4 days
Supreme Court Orders Tarun Tejpal to Surrender After Rape Conviction
India's Supreme Court has denied journalist Tarun Tejpal's plea for urgent relief, ordering him to surrender within two weeks after his conviction in a high-profile 2013 rape case.
8 sources · over 6 days
Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills Nine, Triggers Massive Safety Crackdown
A deadly fire at the Shikha Inn hotel in central Kolkata killed nine people, most of them Bangladeshi nationals, sparking a sweeping investigation and the closure of hundreds of hotels over fire safety violations.
23 sources · over 8 days
Heavy Rain and Flooding Cause Major Disruptions in Delhi-NCR
Relentless rainfall over several days has triggered severe waterlogging, flight cancellations, and emergency weather alerts across Delhi and its neighboring regions, affecting daily life and travel.
10 sources · over 6 days
Fires in Hospital NICUs in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh Kill Newborns
Within days, separate fires in neonatal intensive care units in Amravati, Maharashtra and Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh killed at least four newborns and injured others, raising urgent questions about hospital fire safety.
9 sources · over 3 days
Two Air India Pilots Suspended After Failing Preliminary Drug Tests Post-Flight Incident
Following a serious Phuket-Delhi flight incident, Air India suspended two pilots after they failed initial drug tests, sparking a nationwide review of pilot drug screening protocols and stricter regulatory scrutiny.
11 sources · over 9 days
Jharkhand Exam Cancellations and Protests: High Court Stays Government Order
After weeks of student protests over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams, the Jharkhand High Court has paused the government's sweeping cancellations, leaving thousands of candidates uncertain about their futures.
15 sources · over 8 days