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Death of Manipuri musician after Delhi assault

2 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh dies after New Delhi assault

Chongtham Vikram Singh, a 54-year-old renowned Manipuri musician and guitarist, died in southeast Delhi following a violent physical assault at his residence in Kilokari village. The incident reportedly began when Singh

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Viral 1980s AI social media trend in India

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: Bollywood celebrities join viral 80s AI photo trend

A viral social media trend involving AI-generated imagery has seen widespread participation from prominent Indian figures. Political leaders from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), including Union Ministers Piyush Goyal

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat conducts international tour

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Latest: Mohan Bhagwat addresses Hindu identity and RSS mission in London

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is conducting an international outreach tour through the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom to mark the organization’s centenary year. The tour aims to present the RSS as a civilisation

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Indian political controversy over ‘dimagi Naxal’ label

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Latest: BJP intensifies social media campaign using ‘Dimagi Naxal’ memes

During his 80th Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of a threat from ‘dimagi Naxals’ (intellectual Naxals), alleging that individuals with a Maoist mindset have influenced public policy. He call

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Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade

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Latest: Ghanaian President Mahama addresses Non-Aligned Movement summit in Belgrade

The 65th anniversary summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Belgrade has brought together representatives from over 30 delegations to reaffirm principles of sovereign equality, non-interference, and multilateralism.

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India-Serbia diplomatic and economic engagement

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Latest: Serbia and India strengthen diplomatic and economic ties

Indian Minister Kiren Rijiju led a delegation to Belgrade, Serbia, for a high-level meeting commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). The gathering, themed ‘The Legacy of Non-Alignment: Lesson

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Indian political criticism of women's reservation delay

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Latest: CPI leader Annie Raja criticizes government over women's reservation implementation

Leaders from the Communist Party of India (CPI) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI(M)) have criticized the Indian central government over delays in implementing the women’s reservation law, also known as the

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Indian political debate over patriarchy and tradition

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Latest: BJP criticizes Rahul Gandhi over patriarchy remarks

During a ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ outreach programme in Pune, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi urged students to ‘smash patriarchy’. Gandhi criticized what he described as a ‘Manusmriti mindset’, arguing that women should not hav

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Mirabai Chanu targets first Asian Games medal

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Latest: Mirabai Chanu targets first Asian Games medal in Japan

At the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Mirabai Chanu secured her third consecutive gold medal in the women’s 48kg category, setting new Games records with an 85kg snatch and a 105kg clean-and-jerk for a 190kg total.

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India Monsoon Session: Legislative Deadlock and Protests

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Latest: Indian Parliament awaits formal prorogation after Monsoon session adjournment

The Monsoon Session, which began on 20 July 2026, was marked by intense political deadlock and low productivity, with the Lok Sabha operating at only 19 percent of its scheduled time and the Rajya Sabha at 39 percent. Op

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BJP alliance-building ahead of state elections

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Latest: Shiromani Akali Dal and BJP consider reunion for Punjab elections

In early August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal at Parliament House, renewing speculation that the BJP-SAD partnership, dissolved after the 2020 farm-law protests, cou

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Indian political disputes over Vande Mataram and Ram Mandir

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Latest: Congress party faces BJP backlash over Vande Mataram singing decision

Political tensions in India have intensified following controversies involving the national song, Vande Mataram, and the management of the Shri Ram Mandir. Hindu activist Sadhvi Prachi criticized the Congress party, accu

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Indian political disputes over minority rights and border

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: India denies Chinese border encroachment as Southern States summit begins

Indian political leaders have engaged in disputes regarding minority rights and border security in Arunachal Pradesh. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of targeting various religious and social groups, argui

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India Waqf property digitisation via UMEED portal

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Latest: India's Ministry of Minority Affairs lists 7.99 lakh Waqf properties on UMEED portal

Following the launch of the UMEED Central Portal in June 2025, the Indian Ministry of Minority Affairs has been working to create a unified digital database of Waqf properties to improve governance and curb illegal encro

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India student protest fallout and political clash continues

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Latest: India faces debates over democratic freedoms amid student protests

The July 20 police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi, initially sparked by examination failures and concerns over the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), has evolved into a nationwide anti-government mo

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India Foreign Contribution Regulation Bill controversy

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Latest: India refers FCRA Amendment Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee

The Indian government has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill to a Joint Committee of Parliament (JCP) amid significant political and social friction. While the government asserts the legislat

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