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Hajj frauds, umrah scams are trapping Indian Muslims. Pay and get ghosted

For victims, the pitfalls on the road to Mecca can lead to bankruptcy and shattered dreams. In a few cases, even rich & educated Muslims have fallen for these scams.

How a quiet Tamil Brahmin from Madurai became an accountant for Hezbollah

Fighting extradition to the US, Nagarajan Sundar Poongulam has claimed that as a practising Hindu, he would not have supported a jihadist organisation like Hezbollah.

A band of scientists, students, engineers is stealing the IMD thunder—one forecast at a time

Connected through WhatsApp groups, this enthusiastic band of weather wizards call attention to the lack of infrastructure and hurdles with weather forecasting in India.

New Indian platforms are teaching women the most difficult thing — how to network

Platforms like Leap.club, Sheroes and Kool Kanya are building exclusive hybrid communities for women across demographics and fields to network, upskill and find jobs.

Congress must win 130+ seats in Karnataka to avoid a hung house and BJP’s horse trading

So far all opinion polls point towards a Congress victory. BJP seems burdened by corruption, internal dissension and defection.

Gaurakshaks go beyond Mewat, popping up across Haryana’s toll plazas. Hindu farmers angry

The FIR filed against seven gau rakshaks in Hisar, after farmers gathered outside the police station, is the first of its kind since past year.

Muslims, Yadavs, Paswans—the 26 murderers, rapists released with Anand Mohan in Bihar

Ashok Yadav said he felt like he was getting married again after he walked out of jail. He has gained a VIP status in his village now.

One-year-old baby goes to Delhi High Court to ask tough questions on India’s maternity laws

India’s maternity law, service rules haven’t tackled the 3rd child question. Now a test in courts.

South Asia’s greatest stupa isn’t in India but Bangladesh. This is its story

The decline and fall of Indian Buddhism was as complex a process as its rise. But all that remains of this dramatic history are silent ruins of brick.

Congress ‘hawa’ to class divide — four observations in the run-up to Karnataka election

You don’t see any big billboards; there are no wall writings, very few flexes, and rarely do you spot a publicity vehicle. Elections have gone underground.

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.