Hindustan Explorer

A 35-year-old Mumbai businessman jumped to his death from the Atal Setu bridge in Bandra, marking the second such incident in just three days. The deceased, identified as Rohan Sharma, was a resident of Andheri. Eyewitnesses reported that Sharma parked his car on the bridge and jumped off around 8 pm on Tuesday. His body…

In a surprising turn of events, a thief stole a 100-year-old idol from a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Basti district, only to return it later with an apology letter. The idol, made of brass, was taken from the Shiv Temple in Harraiya town on Saturday night. CCTV footage showed a man fleeing the scene with…

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has conducted raids at 11 locations across West Bengal as part of its investigation into the revival of the banned CPI (Maoist) organisation ¹. The raids, which took place on Tuesday, targeted the homes of suspected overground workers who are believed to be providing support to Maoist leaders in carrying…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has vowed to pass the Waqf Amendment Bill during the upcoming Winter session of Parliament ¹. This development comes as a significant assurance to the Muslim community, which has been awaiting reforms to the Waqf laws. The Waqf Amendment Bill aims to strengthen the management and administration of Waqf properties…

A devastating explosion ripped through an illegal firecracker factory in Haryana’s Jhajjar district, leaving three people dead and seven others injured. The blast occurred when workers were handling explosive materials, causing the entire factory to collapse. Rescue teams rushed to the scene, extricating survivors from the debris. Local authorities confirmed that the factory was operating…

Bhutan and Portugal have expressed support for India’s bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Bhutan’s Prime Minister, Lotay Tshering, reiterated his country’s long-standing backing of India’s aspirations, emphasizing the need for UN reform to reflect current global realities ¹. This stance is in line with Bhutan’s historical position, as…

The Lokayukta has registered a case against former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysore land scam. The case alleges irregularities in land acquisition and denotification during his tenure. The complaint filed by a social activist accuses Siddaramaiah of misusing his power to favor certain individuals and companies, causing significant financial losses to…

China has expressed strong objections after an Indian team named a peak in Arunachal Pradesh’s Anini district after Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Beijing claims Arunachal Pradesh as part of its territory, referring to it as “South Tibet.” This move has sparked tensions between the two nations, already strained due to border…

India has issued a pressing advisory for its citizens to leave Lebanon immediately due to escalating violence in the region. The Indian Embassy in Beirut has warned nationals to exercise extreme caution and depart Lebanon as soon as possible ¹. This advisory comes after a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, resulting…

The Supreme Court has rejected Punjab’s plea regarding the NRI quota, labeling it a “money-spinning machine.” This decision comes after the Punjab government attempted to extend the quota benefits to distant relatives of NRIs for admission to medical and dental colleges ¹.The apex court, led by Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, dismissed all related…