Red Bull Vallam Vali 2026: Kerala’s Traditional Boat Race Gets a High-Octane “Tug of Oars” Twist
Kerala’s iconic backwaters are set to witness a revolutionary sporting spectacle. Red Bull Vallam Vali 2026 is bringing a competitive, high-energy twist to traditional boat racing, perfectly blending the state’s rich cultural heritage with intense, modern competition. Billed as a thrilling “Tug of Oars” on water, this one-day invitational event promises a racing experience like absolutely no…
5 Crore to Bury A R*p* Case? NHRC Steps in As Victim’s Family Alleges Cover-up in Amritsar Case
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of explosive allegations that Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Dr Gurpreet Kaur, allegedly demanded Rs 5 crore to suppress a rape case in Amritsar, and has ordered a high-level inquiry with a two-week deadline The move comes after the victim’s family approached the NHRC and…
FIA Hosts ‘Bharat Beyond Borders 2.0’ Gala in New York City
NEW YORK, NY — The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA) of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New England concluded its India Day weekend celebrations on the evening of August 16 with the ‘Bharat Beyond Borders 2.0’ Gala at Cipriani Wall Street. The event brought together diplomats, elected officials, celebrities, sponsors, and community leaders to…
FIA Sets Guinness World Record with 1,383-Flag Tribute in New Jersey
PARSIPPANY, NJ – The Federation of Indian Associations (FIA NY-NJ-CT-NE), in partnership with the Consulate General of India in New York and corporate supporter Zoho Corporation, officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the ‘Largest Flagpole Number.’ The record-breaking display took place on Saturday evening, August 15, at Veterans Memorial Park in Parsippany,…
Punjab Assembly’s E20 Resolution: The Policy Clash Over Ethanol, Crops and Rural Markets
The Punjab Legislative Assembly’s recent passage of a resolution against the Centre’s mandatory E-20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) rollout has exposed a striking disconnect between political posture and ground-level rural economics. Moved during the Monsoon Session and spearheaded by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the resolution took jabs at the Central policy, raising alarms over mileage, engine…
India’s First Agniveer Employment Cell in Uttarakhand: Helping Soldiers Build Their Second Career
Serving the nation is just the beginning of an Agniveer’s journey. Once their four-year tenure in the Armed Forces comes to an end, Uttarakhand wants to ensure they return home to a future filled with promising career opportunities. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, Uttarakhand is set to establish a dedicated Agniveer Employment Cell (ARC) to help…
Punjab Pending DA Dispute: 7.5 Lakh Employees and Pensioners Waiting for Their Legal Due!
Despite repeated demands from employee unions and favourable court rulings, the Punjab government is yet to implement the long-pending Dearness Allowance revision for its regular employees and pensioners. Ironically, IAS and IPS officers serving in Punjab continue to receive the higher Central DA applicable to All India Services, while around 3.5 lakh state government employees…
Bhagwant Mann Video Row: A Test for Punjab’s New Anti-Beadbi Law
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is facing a major political and religious controversy over a viral video that allegedly shows a man holding a glass of liquor in front of portraits of Sikh Gurus and other revered Sikh figures. The clip, which circulated widely on social media, allegedly shows liquor splashing onto the portraits, triggering…
Punjab’s Power Crisis: Who Switched Off the State’s Growth Engine?
For decades, Punjab powered India’s Green Revolution. Today, the state is increasingly struggling to power itself. As summer demand peaks and paddy cultivation gears up, Punjab has been battling a serious electricity crisis in recent years. Multiple thermal units have gone off-work, power purchases from the national grid have surged, farmers are complaining of irregular…
Uttarakhand Labour Welfare Gets Major Boost with ₹93 Crore Disbursed in One Year
The Uttarakhand government has stepped up its welfare outreach for construction workers with a direct benefit transfer drive aimed at ensuring quicker, cleaner and more accessible support on the ground. Under Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, nearly ₹11 crore has been transferred straight into the bank accounts of more than 4,400 workers under the Uttarakhand…
