Deepshikha Ghosh

"Rajiv Gandhi Is Why I Am Alive": A Remarkable Story In Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Words

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 16, 2018

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who died on Thursday, was admired and respected across the political spectrum. Congress leader Rajiv Gandhi, who was known to take on BJP leaders sharply in parliament, made an exception for Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to whom he was always courteous.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee's "Favourite Things", From BJP

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 16, 2018

Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead: Atal Bihari Vajpayee's favourite singer was Lata Mangeshkar. His favourite food was an eclectic mix of fish, Chinese cuisine and khichdi. His colour of choice was blue. As India mourns one of its most respected politicians, his party, the BJP, offers an insight of their patriarch and his favourites on its website.

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: The 3-Time PM Who Captivated India With His Oratory

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 16, 2018

In 1957, a first-timer's debut speech in parliament so impressed then prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru that he predicted, while introducing the young politician to a foreign dignitary, "this young man will one day become prime minister". Atal Bihari Vajpayee did so, thrice.

PM's Remarks On Congress Leader Deleted, In Embarrassment For Government

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 10, 2018

A portion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in parliament on Thursday, with reference to a Congress parliamentarian, has been deleted from the records in a development that is rare and embarrassing for the government.

Top Court Admits CBI Appeal Against Aarushi Talwar's Parents' Acquittal

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 10, 2018

The Supreme Court has admitted the CBI's appeal against the acquittal of Rajesh and Nupur Talwar in the murder of their daughter Aarushi Talwar and help Hemraj in 2008.

As Idukki Reservoir Swells, Gates Are Opened For 3rd Time In Its History

Kerala News | Reported by Sneha Mary Koshy, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 10, 2018

More gates of the Idukki reservoir in Kerala were opened today because of incessant rain, which has taken 26 lives. The shutters of the Cheruthoni dam - which is one of the dams in the reservoir - were opened for the first time in 26 years yesterday, with the water levels in the reservoir dangerously close to full capacity.

"Most Brutal": Can't Free Rajiv Gandhi's Killers, Centre Tells Top Court

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, J Sam Daniel Stalin; Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday August 10, 2018

The seven Rajiv Gandhi assassination convicts jailed in Tamil Nadu cannot be released, the government told the Supreme Court today, asserting that the case involves the assassination of a former Prime Minister.

Centre Clears Watered Down Triple Talaq Bill For Rajya Sabha

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 9, 2018

A proposed law to make triple talaq or instant divorce an offence is set to be diluted by the government before it is taken up in the Rajya Sabha tomorrow.

We Win Some, Lose Some, Says Sonia Gandhi On Rajya Sabha Defeat

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 9, 2018

As the opposition failed another unity test today, losing the post of Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha to the government, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi offered a stoic comment.

Now Everything "Hari-Kripa" In Rajya Sabha, Quips PM Modi

India News | Reported by Sunil Prabhu, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 9, 2018

In the "Hari vs Hari" battle for the Rajya Sabha number two post, the government scored an easy win. The BJP-led coalition's nominee Harivansh was elected Deputy Chairman of the house by 125 to 101 votes.

Watch: Mob Of Kanwar Pilgrims Bullies UP Cops, Vandalises Emergency Van

Delhi News | Reported by Alok Pandey, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 9, 2018

A mob of kanwar pilgrims is seen chasing the police and smashing up their van in a mobile video filmed in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. The video is one of many that have emerged in the past few days of vandalism by so-called pilgrims who stop at nothing and are apparently unafraid of the law.

On Video Of Kanwar Pilgrims Toppling Car In Delhi, Cops Blame Woman Driver

Delhi News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 9, 2018

A widely-shared video of Kanwar pilgrims wrecking a car in Delhi and toppling it, has generated anger and disgust at unchecked hooliganism in the name of the annual pilgrimage, but the police have yet to take action. An officer, in fact, appeared to justify the outrageous mob attack saying an occupant of the car had slapped a pilgrim.

Bihar Minister Manju Verma Resigns Over Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Rape Horror

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Bihar's Social Welfare minister Manju Verma resigned on Wednesday, bombarded by allegations that her husband has links to the Muzaffarpur shelter where over 30 girls, some as young as seven, were raped and tortured. NDTV had reported that call records confirm the minister's husband was in touch with Brajesh Thakur, the man who ran the horror home, ...

After Ink Attack, Bihar Shelter Home Accused Says "Fear Lynching"

Muzaffarpur News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 8, 2018

Brajesh Thakur, the man who ran the Bihar shelter home where over 30 girls were raped and tortured, faced an ink attack while he was being led by policemen to court today.

Accept Ruling, Says AIADMK On Karunanidhi's Marina Beach Burial

India News | Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Wednesday August 8, 2018

As thousands flocked to the Rajaji Hall in Chennai for a last look at M Karunanidhi, their "Kaliagnar" who died at 94 yesterday, his party DMK and the ruling AIADMK slugged it out in court over a burial site.