Guwahati: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak-Muivah), or NSCN (I-M) of Nagaland, has firmly opposed the idea of collaborating with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) to seek a shared path toward a political resolution. The group described such cooperation as a "dangerous proposition" that threatens the integrity of the ongoing Naga political movement. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The NNPG, a coalit...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday condoled the death of former Jharkhand chief minister Shibu Soren and said he struggled for decades for the rights and empowerment of the tribal community in the state. Soren, 81, died at a hospital here after prolonged illness. In a post on X, Shah said the news of the demise of Soren was extremely saddening. "He struggled for decades for the rights and empowerment of the tribal community in Jharkhand. With his simple personality...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) If you are a true Indian, you wouldn't say such a thing, the Supreme Court remarked on Monday while slamming Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The top court, however, stayed proceedings against Gandhi before a Lucknow court in the matter. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government and the complainant in the case. "You are Le...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday were adjourned for the day as a mark of respect following the death of sitting MP Shibu Soren. JMM founder and three time Jharkhand chief minister Soren, 81, died on Monday. Deputy Chairman Harivansh read out an obituary reference after which MPs stood in their places as a mark of respect to the departed soul. Thereafter, Harivansh announced adjournment of proceedings for the day. No official business was taken up. Harivansh described...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings in the trial court against Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over alleged derogatory remarks about the Indian Army during his Bharat Jodo Yatra. The apex court, however, rebuked Gandhi and told him to speak in Parliament rather than on social media. It also asked the Congress leader how he came to know that 2000 km of land was occupied by the Chinese. A bench comprising justices Dipankar Datta and A ...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Monday due to noisy protests by opposition parties demanding a discussion on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise carried out by the Election Commission in Bihar and other issues. When the House met at 11 am, opposition MPs, including Congress, were on their feet, raising slogans and holding up placards. The opposition is demanding a discussion on the SIR exercise initiated by the Election Commission in Bihar ahead of Ass...Read More
Ranchi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Jharkhand Assembly was on Monday adjourned sine die as a mark of respect to former chief minister Shibu Soren, who died in the morning, Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahto said. The 81-year-old tribal leader died at a private hospital in Delhi, marking the end of a political era. Adjourning the House sine die, Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato said, "Dishom Guru Shibu Soren left for heavenly abode today... His demise is not only an irreparable loss to Jharkhand but to the n...Read More
Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP has said the Congress-led government in the state is conspiring to rename the reservoir after erstwhile Mysuru king Tipu Sultan. This reaction came in response to the controversy stirred following the statement of a Karnataka Minister regarding the KRS dam, Minister for Social Welfare H.C. Mahadevappa, a close associate of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, had stated that Tipu Sultan was the first to lay the foundation stone for the dam, but nobody dared to say this. Hi...Read More
Kolkata, Aug 4 (PTI) Expressing grief over the death of JMM founder Shibu Soren, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said a chapter of Jharkhand's history came to an end. Soren, the former CM of Jharkhand, passed away at 81 while undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments at a hospital in Delhi "Profoundly saddened by the demise of Shibu Soren, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand, a former Union Minister, founder of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha, and Guru Dishom (great leader) fo...Read More
Lucknow, Aug 4 (PTI) Incessant rainfall in Uttar Pradesh has led to floods in 13 districts of the state, while major rivers like Ganga, Yamuna and Betwa are flowing above the danger mark at several places, officials said here on Monday. While Ganga is flowing above the danger mark in Varanasi, Mirzapur, Ghazipur and Ballia, Yamuna is above the red mark in Auraiya, Kalpi, Hamipur, Prayagraj and Banda, according to a report from the relief commissioner's office. Betwa is also flowing above the d...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Condolences poured in from across the political spectrum on Monday as former Jharkhand Chief Minister and founding patron of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) Shibu Soren, passed away at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. The news of Soren's demise was confirmed by his son, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren. Fondly known as "Guruji" or "Dishom Guru" in his home state, Shibu Soren played a pivotal role in the tribal rights movement and was instrumental ...Read More
Srinagar, Aug 4 (PTI) Security agencies have gathered evidence, including documents issued by the government of Pakistan and biometric data, confirming that the three slain foreign terrorists involved in the deadly Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals, officials said on Monday. The terrorists, identified as senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Dachigam forest on the outskirts of Srinagar on July 28 during an operation code-named 'Mahad...Read More
Guwahati, Aug 4 (PTI) Condoling the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his life was dedicated to the well-being of the deprived, tribals, and labourers. Soren, the former CM of Jharkhand, passed away at 81 while undergoing treatment for kidney-related ailments at a hospital in Delhi "The news of the passing of Jharkhand's former Chief Minister and honorable Rajya Sabha MP Shri Shibu Soren ji is deeply painful," Sarma posted o...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4: The Mayo Alumni Summit 2025 marked a strong beginning to Mayo College's 150th-year celebrations. Held at the Hyatt Regency in New Delhi, the event brought together over 300 alumni and was organized by the Mayo Alumni Association Delhi (MAAD). More than a reunion, the summit served as a platform for dialogue on the institution's future, addressing key themes such as real estate, artificial intelligence, and mental wellbeing. Also Read | Shibu Soren Was Grassroots Lea...Read More
New Delhi: In a shocking incident, Congress MP from Mayiladuthurai, R Sudha, was allegedly robbed of her gold chain in Delhi on Monday morning. The incident took place near the Polish Embassy in the Chanakyapuri area. Sudha wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah narrating her ordeal. The MP has been staying at Tamil Nadu House for the past one year. Sudha also suffered injuries on her neck, while he clothes also got torn. "On August 04, 2025 (Monday), I and another woman Member of Par...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Born in the quiet village of Nemra in Ramgarh district -- then part of undivided Bihar -- Shibu Soren emerged from the soil of struggle. A member of the Santhal tribe, his early life was marked by tragedy: his father was murdered by thugs allegedly hired by moneylenders, a formative event that would shape his lifelong crusade against exploitation. By the age of 18, Soren had already begun organising resistance, founding the Santhal Navyuvak Sangh. In 1972, alon...Read More
Shibu Soren, the towering tribal leader, founder of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), and a key architect of Jharkhand statehood, passed away on Monday at the age of 81. Known widely as 'Dishom Guru', a title bestowed by the Santhal community, Soren's death marks the end of a political era shaped by grassroots struggle and tribal assertion. Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village of Ramgarh, then in Bihar, Soren led a life rooted in rural resistance and social reform. His political journey w...Read More
President of the Philippines Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will arrive in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day State Visit to India. This will be his first visit to the country since assuming office. He will be accompanied by First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos and a high-level delegation comprising Cabinet Ministers, other dignitaries, senior officials, and business representatives. President Marcos is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Discussions are expected to focus on defence...Read More
Akhilesh Yadav criticised the Uttar Pradesh government. He called it corrupt and ineffective. Yadav alleged failure to help flood victims. He highlighted shortages of food, water, and healthcare. He also mentioned sanitation issues and power outages. Many people lost documents and belongings. The BJP government is accused of ignoring the crisis. The state is facing severe floods and heavy rainfall. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sad that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was "...Read More
New Delhi: Amid chaos over Delhi police allegedly referring to Bengali as Bangladeshi language in a communication note, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader on Monday morning hit out at West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, suggesting that she be booked under National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly inciting linguistic conflict. He argued that her reaction to the entire issue was "misplaced and dangerously inflammatory", while adding that Delhi Police's letter does not describe Bangla as ...Read More
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday claimed that the NDA government had sent the late Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to "threaten" him for trying to fight against the farm laws that were introduced by the Narendra Modi government earlier. "I remember when I was fighting the farm laws, Arun Jaitley was sent to me to threaten me. He told me, 'If you carry on opposing the government, fighting the farm laws, we will have to act against you. ' I looked at him and said 'I don't think you ha...Read More
LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav on Monday criticised the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government over the worsening flood situation, alleging that the "corrupt and failed" administration is more invested in event management than in public welfare. In a post on X, the former chief minister questioned why a government capable of organising "super VVIP" rallies was unable to conduct proper relief and rescue operations in flood-affected areas. As of Sunday, official data showed tha...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr of the Philippines will soon be arriving in India on a state visit, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday. Sharing the update on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "President Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., of Philippines @bongbongmarcos, will soon be arriving in on a State Visit. Watch highlights of the special & multifaceted India-Philippines relationship." Also Read | 'Not Acceptable for In...Read More
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has clarified that the initial sketches of the suspects, released by the Jammu and Kashmir Police after the Pahalgam terror attack, were mistakenly linked to a past shootout, and the real perpetrators of the attack were different individuals, as per the report released by the security agencies. Last week, the security forces eliminated three terrorists, including the mastermind of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, during Operation Mahadev on the outskirts of ...Read More
New Delhi, August 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences on the passing of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, describing him as a "grassroots leader" who dedicated himself to public service with unwavering commitment to the people. Founding patron of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), Shibu Soren's passing was announced by his son, Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, on Monday. Taking to X, PM Modi posted, "Shri Shibu Soren Ji was a grassroots leader who rose through the ranks...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, who passed away on Monday morning in a Delhi hospital after a prolonged illness. "Today, Shibu Soren passed away. He was a great leader of Dalits and Adivasis. It is a matter of deep sorrow, and we pay our heartfelt tribute to him," said Lalu Yadav. Shibu Soren, the towering tribal leader and father of curr...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Lok Sabha Om Birla on Monday morning paid his respects to former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, who was one of the founding members of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), remembering his impact on advancing the tribal communities and his home state. The passing of Rajya Sabha MP, former Jharkhand Chief Minister, and former Union Minister Shibu Soren is deeply saddening. He had a profound impact on advancing the tribal society and the Jharkhand state, as well ...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 4 (ANI): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Monday sad that the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh was corrupt and ineffective alleging that it failed to provide relief to the people affected by the flood situation in the State. Yadav listed several problems allegedly faced by the flood-affected people in the state, demanding a response from the Yogi Adityanath-led government. Sharing an X post, the SP chief wrote, If the BJP government in UP can organ...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Congress MP Mallu Ravi moved an adjournment motion in Lok Sabha on Monday, seeking discussion on the 42 per cent OBC reservation in local bodies in Telangana. Ravi said that the Telangana government passed the reservation after a scientific caste census, but the Bill is pending for the President assent. Mallu Ravi told ANI, Today, I have given an adjournment motion to Lok Sabha Secretary-General requesting time to raise a very important issue of Telangana Sta...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): Chocolate wrappers, Pakistani ID cards, satellite phone logs and more have linked Pahalgam attackers with Pakistan, sources say. The evidences recovered by the Indian agencies between July 28-29 echo Union Home Minister Amit Shah speech in the Lok Sabha on July 29, which said that the identities of the terrorists have been traced to Pakistan. For the first time we have government-issued Pakistani documents in hand that nail the nationality of the Pahalgam att...Read More