Author: Sonam Gupta

P Chidambaram raises questions on the tender for 7 luxury cars by the Lokpal of India

Sonam Gupta

New Delhi:  The Lokpal of India, an anti-corruption organization, is currently in the news for its luxury car tender. The Lokpal has issued a tender for the purchase of seven BMW cars for its seven members, reportedly costing more than ₹70 lakh each. The opposition has reacted sharply to this move. Following this decision, the opposition has questioned the Lokpal’s motives. Former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram wrote on Twitter, “When honorable Supreme Court judges are given sedan cars, why do the Lokpal Chairperson and six members need BMW cars? Why are…

Innovative Riverfront Accessibility Project Launches to Reconnect Hackensack Community with Natural Spaces

Luhrs & Associates

(Hackensack, New Jersey; October 22, 2025) — The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) and the Hackensack Environmental Justice Alliance (HEJA) announce a groundbreaking initiative, Pathways to the River, to transform Hackensack’s riverfront accessibility. The NNJCF, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Hackensack New Jersey, continues its commitment to community quality of life through strategic environmental projects. Working in conjunction with HEJA, a group founded in 2023 with now over 200 residents, the NNJCF is launching this transformative project to produce a plan that creates a network of pathways encouraging more…

President Donald Trump celebrates Diwali at the White House; Claims to have discussed trade with PM Modi

Sandhya

 Washington:  US President Donald Trump celebrated Diwali by lighting lamps at the White House. Addressing the Indian community, Trump said, “Happy Diwali to the people of India. I spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone. We had a wonderful conversation. We discussed trade and many things, but especially the world of business. He is very interested in this subject.” President Trump stated that the issue of regional peace also came up in the conversation. He said, “We talked about avoiding war between India and Pakistan some time ago.…

Samskara Sahithi Professional Drama Festival from Oct 18 in Thiruvananthapuram

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Thiruvananthapuram: The first Professional Drama Festival and Cultural Festival organized by the Thiruvananthapuram District Committee of Samskara Sahithi will be held from October 18 to 23 at Mannarang, Bharath Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram. From among 33 professional drama entries, five outstanding productions selected by an expert committee will compete at the festival. The winning drama will receive a cash award of ₹55,555 and a trophy, the highest prize money ever awarded to a professional drama in Kerala. In addition, many other awards will be presented in various categories. The festival will be…

UST Names Global D3CODE 2025 Hackathon Winners and Honors Innovators Ahead of Annual D3 Technology Conference

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Winning entries received cash prizes, recognition, conditional job offers from UST Thiruvananthapuram, Oct. 15, 2025: UST, a leading AI and technology transformation solutions company, has announced the winners of D3CODE 2025, the fifth edition of its global hackathon. This edition of D3CODE, which drew participants from India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Malaysia, was the largest to date, featuring over 6,600 teams and 25,000 individuals from more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The teams collaborated to submit 2,600 innovative ideas, with winners being named for each country and a global winner was…

Hindus welcome Oaks as new Mormon President

Universal Society of Hinduism

Hindus have welcomed the announcement on October 14 of Dallin Harris Oaks, 93; well-known for his Church leadership, legal career and advocacy for religious freedom; as the 18th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), also known as Mormon Church. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that they hoped that under Oaks’ stewardship, LDS would continue and expand its efforts at interfaith outreach, promoting religious liberty, partnering with other faiths on universal values and issues of common interest…

Will the government put pressure on the Taliban? Priyanka Chaturvedi spoke about the rights of Afghan women

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New Delhi:  Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s first visit to India is underway. After meeting Jaishankar, Muttaqi spoke about strengthening India-Afghanistan relations. Muttaqi then spoke directly with journalists at the Afghanistan Embassy, ​​but the news of not inviting women journalists during the visit also made headlines. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi also raised questions about Amir’s visit, asking whether the central government would pressure the Taliban to respect women’s rights in Afghanistan. Speaking to reporters,  Chaturvedi said, “The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan is visiting India. India and Afghanistan…

Rajya Sabha elections: BJP announces three candidates, including one Muslim

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New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced the names of its candidates for the biennial Rajya Sabha elections from Jammu and Kashmir, releasing the official list. Meanwhile, the ruling National Conference (NC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday announced the names of its three candidates for the Rajya Sabha elections and claimed that talks were underway with the Congress for the fourth seat. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s Central Election Committee issued a press release on Sunday stating that the party has announced the names of candidates for three…

10,000-plus Runners Make UST Trivandrum Marathon 2025 an Event to Cherish

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Thiruvananthapuram, 12 October 2025: More than 10,000 runners transformed the Thiruvananthapuram cityscape into an incredible marathon track as they wholeheartedly participated in the second edition of the UST Trivandrum Marathon 2025 on Sunday, October 12. Organised by UST, a prominent AI and technology transformation solutions company, in collaboration with NEB Sports, the second iteration of the largest-ever marathon in the state capital turned out to be a major success, with celebrities joining the event. Led by actor-model-fitness enthusiast Milind Soman, who is also the brand ambassador to the event, Thiruvananthapuram…

Cricket’s new star! Yashasvi Jaiswal becomes the only cricketer included in TIME’s 100

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New Delhi: Yashasvi Jaiswal has been selected for Team India’s Test series against the West Indies. However, even before the series begins, he has already made his name known. Time magazine has recognized the talent of this left-handed Indian opener. This prestigious American magazine has included Yashasvi in ​​its list of the world’s 100 most influential emerging figures. Interestingly, Jaiswal is the only cricketer not only in India but in the world to be included in this list. TIME magazine selected individuals from around the world for this list, whether they…