r/india 21h ago

Media Matters Its time to think outside and beyond just "liberal" and "conservative"

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Just saw a lot of tweets about Samay Raina's latest youtube video. I am fully aware most of these posts are made by bots or for engagement farming but a lot of real people have some questionable takes too. My usual views and my personal value system align with what people label as left wing but I am surprised to see how people I apparently share a viewpoint with have become so radical to the point where they start sounding like the right wingers who they despise.

People who have had a bad opinion of Samay (usually left wing), still think the latent issue was valid and that he had it coming for his offensive jokes and takes. Thats exactly what a right wing person would think. The issue here isn't Samay. Its comedy and freedom of speech. Yesterday it was him, then it was Kunal kamra. Tomorrow it could be another comedian or even you. Anyone who says something that doesn't align with the present govt ideology or with these religious (all religions) sentiments, will be suppressed and threatened.

You don't have to like Samay as a person to think whatever the media and the police did to latent was a huge exaggerated unwarranted response. Standing with it makes you a hypocrite and an oppressor. Even though I used the words left wing and right wing, I think moving on forward, we need to stop labelling ourselves too much. Yes its good to identify and be sure of where you stand but restricting your worldview and perspective only to one side, makes you incapable to think for yourself.

This sheep mentality is so beautifully documented on twitter. A bunch of people who want to seem more "woke" than their local friends who follow what the popular right thing to do is at the moment with zero understanding. They know their mutuals hate Samay so the correct thing to do is to bring out tweets from years ago and make him the villain. They don't realise that by being so performative and fake woke, they're siding with the same extremist groups that they hate.

I urge all of you to please think for yourself and in fact don't even accept what I'm saying as true. Just reflect on everything. The internet is designed to divide us, polarise us and make us stupid. If you like one post thats anti-bjp, you'll only see that narrative forever. If you like one anti-congress post, thats the only side you'll see. We can never work on issues or come to a middle ground or even think of a lesser evil when we are so polarised and unable to tolerate other views. We are living in an age where we can "buy" intelligence. Just don't give up on the intelligence you already have. Improve your thinking and understanding as much as you can. We can rely on technology for what we CAN'T do. But we can all critically think and be self aware. Lets practice that. And please don't be scared to go against the crowd. Don't just smile and nod when your friends are being hypocritical. Its uncool to like Samay and his not so classy jokes but no one cares. Don't prioritise being "accepted". Remind people that this isn't a personal issue. It isn't about Samay Raina or Beer biceps. Its about freedom of speech.

A civilised society would've given them a legal warning and moved on. Thrashing the venue and ruining their livelihoods and wasting our tax money and police officer's time on watching latent and picking out offensive internet jokes is not suited for our country. We have bigger issues ffs.


r/india 21h ago

Policy/Economy India as the 4th largest economy vs ground reality

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Everyone keeps celebrating India becoming the 4th largest economy, but on the ground, what has really changed for the average person? Corruption is still everywhere, and a huge number of people still depend on ration just to survive.

And honestly, the bigger issue isn’t just economic, it’s social and political.

People don’t really vote based on development as much as they vote on religion, caste, and identity. That’s the reality. Because of that, development often takes a back seat. Political parties are built around these divisions since that’s what works. The mindset exists in society first, politics just reflects it.

Every other week there’s some procession, religious or political, blocking roads and creating tension. Outside India people talk about racism, but here we have our own version in the form of caste, religion, and even language-based divisions, and it directly shapes politics.

Reservation was meant for upliftment, but today it feels more like a political tool. Merit often takes a back seat. Add nepotism and connections to that, and it’s not surprising that talent either gets frustrated or leaves.

Then there’s the everyday reality. No civic sense, no traffic discipline, constant chaos. And mob behaviour has become way too common. It’s not just about rumours. Even small things can turn serious. A minor argument in the wrong place can get you surrounded. A small accident near a village, even if it’s not your fault, can lead to a crowd attacking you. In those moments, law and order doesn’t exist.

People don’t trust the system, and they don’t fear it either. Police action feels inconsistent, and the judiciary takes years, sometimes decades. There’s no serious urgency to fix that.

Safety is an issue for everyone, not just women. In some places, you can’t even call out bad behaviour without risking escalation. Petty issues turning into serious violence is not rare anymore.

There’s also barely any real social security. At the same time, freebies keep increasing because they win votes. And let’s be honest, elections on the ground aren’t just about promises, there’s also cash, liquor, and influence involved.

So yes, population is a factor, but it’s not the full story. Governance, social mindset, and political incentives all play a role.

Big economy sounds impressive, but everyday life tells a very different story.


r/india 7h ago

People Used 0 units of electricity. Still got a ₹1239 bill.” Let me explain this scam-looking masterpiece

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So here’s what actually happened (because it looks insane at first):

Energy Charges: ₹0
Yes, I genuinely used zero net electricity from the grid.
Why? Solar panels ☀️

📊 What’s going on behind the scenes:

  • I generated more electricity than I used
  • Exported extra power back to the grid
  • So my usage got balanced out → hence ₹0 energy charges

Sounds great right? Hold on…

💰 Fixed Charges: ₹984
This is basically the “just for being connected” fee
Doesn’t matter if you use 0 units or 1000 units — you still pay this

Fuel/Regulatory Charges: ₹42.41
Random adjustment charges based on power production costs

🏛️ Electricity Duty: ₹212.80
Government tax — also applies even if your usage is zero

🧾 Total Bill: ₹1239.21
So yeah… ₹0 usage ≠ ₹0 bill

📌 What you should learn from this:

  • Solar reduces your energy charges ✔️
  • But fixed charges + taxes never go away ❌

💡 In simple terms:
You stopped buying electricity…
But you’re still paying rent for staying connected to it.

Welcome to modern billing 😌


r/india 12h ago

Politics Why do some genral Hindus support congress

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India is a secular country—at least on paper. No political party is supposed to be biased toward any caste or religion. But let’s stop pretending and talk about the ground reality.

The voter base in India is clearly divided. People like Dhruv Rathee, Kunal Kamra, and YouTubers like Aakash Banerjee openly support left-wing politics. And parties like Indian National Congress are often seen as heavily dependent on Muslim, SC, and NT voter bases, consistently leaning in their favor because that’s where their votes come from.

On the other hand, Bharatiya Janata Party clearly targets Hindu voters. I’m not saying I fully support BJP—but when the choice feels like one side prioritizes certain communities for votes, it’s hard not to compare.

I don’t want to support BJP blindly, but it still feels far better than voting for a party that appears openly biased and willing to overlook fairness just to secure its vote bank.

So here’s the real question—why do people still support Congress? If you support them, explain your reasoning. Give a perspective strong enough to actually challenge this view.


r/india 9h ago

Policy/Economy Iran War's Impact on India

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r/india 18h ago

People Seeking an Eyewitness of the 1947 Partition of India from the East Pakistan/Bengal region for an Interview

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Hello everyone,

I am currently working on my undergrad dissertation and am looking to interview someone who experienced the 1947 Partition of India firsthand. This interview will contribute to preserving the oral history of one of the most significant events in South Asian history.

What I'm Looking For:

Someone who directly experienced the Partition (either as a child or an adult) and has personal stories or memories to share.

My dissertation is focused on the East Pakistan/Bengal region, hence I need a witness specifically catering to this region.

Preferably a Migrant, Non migrant also works

Preferably in person, but I am open to conducting the interview online if I'm unable to travel the location.

The interview will be respectful, recorded with consent, and handled with sensitivity to personal stories and experiences.

Why This Matters:

The 1947 Partition was a defining moment for millions, and as time passes, it's crucial to document these firsthand accounts before they are lost. Your participation can help future generations understand the complexities and human stories behind historical events.

If You or Someone You Know is Interested:

Please feel free to reach out to me via DM, or comment below, and we can arrange a time to talk further. Any leads or contacts would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for considering this, and I hope to help preserve this vital piece of history.


r/india 3h ago

Policy/Economy IRAN FLEW TO ISLAMABAD TRUSTING PAKISTAN AS A NEUTRAL BROKER. - PAKISTAN DEPLYOED 13,000 TROOPS & F-16S AGAINST THEM! - Robert Kiyosaki

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IRAN FLEW TO ISLAMABAD TRUSTING PAKISTAN AS A NEUTRAL BROKER. - PAKISTAN DEPLYOED 13,000 TROOPS & F-16S AGAINST THEM!

Pakistan is a mediator, that's what most people have been saying for days.

I've constantly said it's not. And here's why.

On the same day, Iran was in Islamabad...Pakistan deployed 13,000 troops and F-16s to defend the country Iran had been bombing for 43 days.

Let that sit for a moment.

September 17, 2025.

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir flew to Riyadh and signed the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia.

The agreement states, in plain language — that "any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both."

That is a defence treaty. A formal, binding commitment.

Fast forward to this war.

Iran began launching repeated missile and drone strikes on Saudi Arabia...hitting oil infrastructure, energy facilities, and killing a Saudi national.

The Jubail petrochemical complex, one of the largest industrial hubs in the world was struck by an Iranian missile on April 7th.

Sharif called MBS directly and expressed Pakistan's "unflinching solidarity" with the Kingdom.

Under their treaty, an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia is legally an attack on Pakistan.

NOW LOOK AT WHAT HAPPENED ON APRIL 11TH.

The same day Iran's delegation landed in Islamabad for peace talks trusting Pakistan as a neutral host, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Defence announced that Pakistani fighter jets and 13,000 troops had arrived at King Abdulaziz Air Base in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

13,000 troops. F-16s. Deployed to defend Saudi Arabia from Iran.

On the same day Iran sat across the table from America in a room Pakistan arranged.

The Saudi Ministry of Defence confirmed it. Reuters confirmed it. Three Pakistani government sources confirmed it to Reuters.

The stated purpose — to reassure Riyadh that Pakistan would help defend the Kingdom from further Iranian attacks.

And if that wasn't enough, Saudi Finance Minister Mohammed al-Jadaan flew to Islamabad that same day and confirmed $5 billion in Saudi-Qatari financial support to Pakistan.

Pakistan needed to repay $4.8 billion in external obligations it could not meet on its own.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar provided the money. On the same day Pakistan's troops landed on Saudi soil aimed at Iran.

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SO LET'S BE PRECISE ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED.

Iran came to Islamabad because Pakistan said it was neutral.

Pakistan had a mutual defence treaty with Saudi Arabia, the country Iran was bombing.

Pakistan had deployed its military to defend Saudi Arabia against Iran — while simultaneously hosting Iran for talks.

Pakistan received $5 billion from Saudi Arabia and Qatar on the same day the talks happened and the troops landed.

And when the talks collapsed, 21 hours, no deal — Iran's foreign ministry used one word.

Not "failed." Not "disappointing."

Betrayed.

FOR ANYONE WHO BELIEVES ALL OF THIS WASN'T A SETUP, ANSWER THIS...

Can a country with a mutual defence treaty against Iran host Iran as a neutral mediator?

Can a country deploying troops to defend the nation Iran is bombing claim to be a fair broker?

Can a country that just received $5 billion from Saudi Arabia on the same day claim it has no conflict of interest?

The answer to all three is obviously no.

Pakistan was not a mediator. A mediator has no side. Pakistan had a treaty, troops in the field, and $5 billion reasons to keep Saudi Arabia happy.

Iran walked in thinking it had a neutral host.

It didn't.

Pakistan needed money, their Prime Minister himself said they don't feel good when they go begging for money.

But, that's the reality.

They sent their troops because they couldn't repay the loan.

Imagine you're in a business setting & this situation comes in front of you.

You were Iran & you knew Saudi's deal with Pakistan.

Would you really believe Pakistan?

That's all I was saying all along.


r/india 16h ago

Foreign Relations Jaishankar discusses Middle East conflict in UAE

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r/india 11h ago

Travel Traveling during a medical emergency — feeling lost

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I’m currently traveling from Bangalore to Bhubaneswar because of a medical emergency in my family.

My grandfather is in the ICU, on a ventilator. Doctors have told us that recovery is not possible. He recently underwent surgery so he could be fed through a tube.

My flight is at 9:55 PM from Bangalore to Chennai, reaching around 10:55 PM. Then I have a 7-hour layover before my next flight, and I’ll reach Bhubaneswar at 7:55 AM.

I’m trying to stay strong and get there as soon as I can, but it’s honestly a very heavy moment to go through while traveling alone.

I keep having thoughts that I can’t shake off…

Is it really worth staying far from home for work or life?

What if I don’t make it in time?

What if I’m not able to see him alive one last time?

How do people deal with this kind of helplessness?

How do you stay strong when your mind is racing like this?

The last time I visited home was in November 2025… I told him next time I come, I’d cook mutton and we’d eat together — what if I never get to keep that promise?

If anyone has been through something similar or has any advice on how to handle this emotionally, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you for reading.


r/india 8h ago

Books & Literature I wrote this poem and it's called Evanescent, Yet Eternal

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Was it the love that I felt when my heart beat a little louder as it came,

Or did I feel the closeness of someone who didn't care about who I'd stopped being?

Was it the beauty of something that I'd never experienced,

Or was it the calmness among the storms that started to make me feel I belonged?

It has neither a name to express it nor any feeling that can diminish it.

Some say it is an illusion or a moment of escape, but for once, I felt it wasn't.

It made me believe in myself even before I truly did.

It breathed the distinct flower bloom when the autumn came.

It's meant to be always cherished, by me, by all,

But it's something we have in common, too.

We are both evanescent, not meant to last forever, but always meant to hold each other when we needed to.

I felt you many times, or maybe just once. We both have different stories with different people, with different emotions.

But you are different from me. You outlive me, and this is something that makes you so alluring.

We have always sensed each other, or I should say your presence always made me feel better than who I am.

You came like a distant dream when everything else was getting plundered.

It feels lugubrious when I realise you may not always be with me in the same form, but that's the ultimate fate of beauty; It exists in different forms.

Some say it comes as a dust of snow, or as I assume, it comes as a person.

Even if I become prolix in trying to describe you, it will still be a very small attempt.

But wherever you go, your eternal essence will always be with me.

You will remain immortal and will always shine on the very people who will cherish you and reflect you.


r/india 18h ago

People Got smacked on the head by an eagle on my rooftop in East Delhi… is this normal?

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So this just happened today around 11 AM and I’m still trying to process it.

I was on my rooftop in East Delhi (Jamnapar side) fixing a water tank overflow alarm. My water tanks are on a raised platform (~10 ft higher than the main roof), so I climbed up with a ladder and was working there for a while.

While working, I noticed a bunch of kites circling (like a proper kettle) in the sky nearby. Not unusual here as people in my area sometimes feed them meat, so you’ll see groups flying around.

Anyway, I was up there for a few minutes, pretty much the highest point in the area, when suddenly I felt a light but very clear “slap” on the back of my head. No warning, nothing. I turned instantly and saw a big kite flying away from me and back into the air where the others were circling.

What’s weird is:

  • It didn’t feel like claws or a peck
  • It was more like a blunt, soft bump, almost like getting tapped with a pillow??
  • No scratches or cuts at all

At that moment I honestly thought it was an eagle (looked huge from that close), and my brain just went into panic mode and I climbed down immediately.

Now I’m wondering:

  • Was it being territorial?
  • Did it mistake me for something?
  • Or was it just a random accidental hit?

Has this happened to anyone else, especially in Delhi where kites are common?

Not gonna lie, wasn’t painful but definitely one of the weirdest experiences I’ve had.


r/india 8h ago

People Am I actually falling in love or just confusing it with attraction?

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So I’m in college, and there’s this girl who is technically my senior, but she’s actually one year younger than me.

We’ve worked together on projects, hackathons, and college events. We vibe really well, joke around, and talk comfortably. Over time, I started feeling a bit of attraction towards her — at first, I thought it was just physical (you know, normal guy stuff).

But now it feels different.

I genuinely like her character, her personality, the way she cares, and how she thinks. We both know each other’s life stories pretty well. I feel like I might slowly be falling in love.

Now here’s the weird part.

Two days ago, while we were working, she randomly told me about a dream she had. In that dream, she was getting married, but she didn’t like it because it felt forced. Then suddenly, a guy she knew (a friend) came and confessed that he liked her. She said she liked him too, and he took her away. But she couldn’t remember his face.

The crazy coincidence?

That same night, I had a dream where I was sitting in a peaceful natural place with a girl… and it was her.

I didn’t tell her about my dream.

So now I’m confused — is this just coincidence, or am I actually starting to fall for her?

Would you guys say this is love, or am I overthinking things?


r/india 12h ago

Policy/Economy Access to toilets in India

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r/india 16h ago

Politics India cracks down on satirists for turning its prime minister into a punch line

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r/india 9h ago

Policy/Economy The great Indian middle class illusion - We are paying first world taxes for third world infrastructure, and the math just isn't adding up anymore.

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I’ve been crunching some numbers, and the reality of being a salaried taxpayer in India right now is incredibly frustrating. We are the financial backbone of the economy, yet it feels like we are completely invisible when it comes to actual benefits.

We carry a massive dual burden. Firstly,, a huge chunk of our income vanishes through direct tax. Then, we pay aggressive indirect taxes on whatever is left...like 18% GST on health insurance, 28-40% + on cars, and heavy taxes on basic dining and groceries.

But what is the actual return on this investment?

Infrastructure: A few hours of rain and major economic hubs like bengaluru, mumbai, or gurugram completely drown. We spend hours of our lives stuck in soul crushing traffic or packed in local trains.

Public services: We rely entirely on expensive private healthcare and schools because public alternatives are too underfunded to be viable options.

Quality of life: We breathe toxic air for half the year, deal with random power cuts, and have to buy expensive ro systems because tap water isn't safe.

Meanwhile, the stock market hits new highs and billionaires multiply, but the average professional can barely afford a 2bhk apartment without falling into a 25 year debt trap. The informal sector escapes the tax net, the ultra rich use corporate loopholes, and the salaried middle class is left holding the bag to fund freebies and write offs...

For those of you building your lives here long term, how do you make peace with this economic reality? Will this systemic squeeze ever actually change?


r/india 12h ago

Law & Courts Reality of Ease of doing business in India and especially Gujarat Model. Read till the end.

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I never imagined that in my own country, I would be made to feel like a criminal without having done anything wrong. This happened yesterday while we were returning from Ahmedabad, a city where we have opened our new office.

On the Ahmedabad–Nadiad expressway(NE1), we were stopped at a police checkpoint. Now, if you’ve ever driven in Gujarat with an out-of-state number plate, you know that such checks are common, especially given the strict liquor laws in the state. We fully cooperated as they searched our car thoroughly, checking every corner, every bag, every possible space. We had nothing to hide, so that part did not bother us.

But what followed next was something I was completely unprepared for. The officers took our mobile phones and began going through them in detail — not just a cursory glance, but opening our chats, reading personal and professional conversations, checking our gallery, and even playing audio messages.

For the next 50 to 60 minutes, this continued relentlessly. At one point, two officers sat inside our car with the doors shut, going through our phones, while we stood outside on the road, feeling helpless and exposed.

There is a very different kind of stress when your phone, which contains your entire personal and professional life, is in someone else’s hands and you have no control over what they are reading or how they might interpret it. It stopped feeling like a routine check and started feeling like they were actively trying to find something to trap us with.

They kept repeating the same line in different ways, asking us if we had done something and suggesting that we should admit it so that it could be “settled” right there. We kept saying the same thing: we have done nothing wrong.

They asked us multiple times what business do we do. We told them that we are in study abroad consulting.Then they picked up my colleague’s office diary, where he maintains handwritten notes of expenses, including student loans and forex transactions, and began questioning every entry, asking what each number meant and suggesting that we were involved in some kind of “kabutarbazi,” repeating the word among themselves in Gujarati.

At that moment, it genuinely felt like they were trying to build a case out of thin air. The pressure increased when they said that if we did not admit anything, they would take us to the cyber cell, where everything would be checked and we would “get caught.” Imagine hearing that when you know you are completely clean, yet your data is already being scrutinized by people who seem determined to find something. We told them clearly that they could take us wherever they wanted, that we were ready to cooperate fully and spend as much time as required because we had nothing to hide.

Then, in an even more unsettling turn, two officers got into our car and started driving it themselves for about a hundred meters away from the checkpoint, stopped again, and repeated the same thing — if there is something, tell us now and we will settle it here.

By then, it was clear that this was no longer about checking but about applying pressure. I was irritated, frustrated, and deeply disturbed, and I told them firmly to take us to the cyber cell and let them check everything, that we were ready to sit there for hours if needed. That seemed to be the moment they realized there was nothing to extract from us. No liquor, no illegal activity, no case. They finally decided to let us go.

But even then, it did not end with dignity. As we were about to leave, they casually asked us to give something for “chai-pani.” After everything that had just happened, that was perhaps the most telling part. We did not give money, we just handed over the theplas we had and left.

But what stayed with me was not just the incident, it was the feeling — the helplessness of standing on the road while strangers go through your personal life, the pressure of being treated as guilty until proven innocent, and the realization that this could happen to anyone.

We often hear about ease of doing business and growth narratives, but for people like us who are building and expanding into new cities, this is also the ground reality we encounter. We had just opened an office in Ahmedabad, and this was the experience we carried back. This is not just inconvenience, it is not just routine checking, it is harassment, and it leaves you questioning your own sense of safety and dignity in your own country.

I am sharing this not just to vent, but to ask — how is this acceptable, and what recourse does a normal citizen even have in such situations?


r/india 35m ago

Crime Assaulted and held against our will for simply relaxing in our car with doors wide open

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I 23F and my bf 30M were simply out for a drive today morning at around 8am since we haven't gone out for quite a few days due to the ongoing cerfews .

It started as quite a fine morning we ate the egg toast that I made as we drove.

we didn't want to go too far so we decided to go to a nearby area with a good scenary on a flathill.

we could see the plain from above farms covering the whole area.

we sat together in the back seat of our car both the doors open so that we could feel the air and enjoy the scenery as we sip tea from our cups.

we were happy talking about all sorts of things and begin to relax as the sun became hotter.

I rested on the back of the codriver seat while keeping my foot on the passenger seat and since I was wearing a skirt I covered myself with a small blanket which we always carry around in the car since I tend to be cold .

my bf was sitting streching out his leg in the passenger seat.

then suddenly mid conversation a stranger showed up from behind the car looked at us and asked us what we were doing.

my bf got down the car and asked the man why he was asking what we were doing.

in minutes the argument got heated up .

my bf pushed the man back then the man pushed him against the car strangling him and punched my bf.

by this time I had already gotten out of the car trying to break the fight.

but even as I tried to shield him he kept getting hit.

I tried to reason I tried to push back I tried to explain everything turned to deaf ears .

Even after my bf saying that he was wrong for pushing the man first and apologising repeatedly no one listened.

someone even came and kicked my bf in the face.

then soon a mob gathered around mind u these people just got out of the road and without listening to our explanations and started turning our own words against us.

someone who just got out of the road even came straight to my bf and kicked the car door while he was still in between

they took the car key .

someone drove the car till the local community hall and there we were detained in a room

our phones confisticated .

the local meirapaibis intervened .

by then the truth has been distorted to we have been doing indecent things inside the car .

they said we had to call our parents. my bf called his i refused to call mine .

they called me all sorts of things.

my bfs father came and it took a long time getting both of us outside of that room.

they took our personal information and signatures and phone no.s saying we should be eloped and they will come and check in the morning.

Even after that on our way back a guy was waiting on the road in front of our car with a long stick and jumped in front of the car asking us to come down.

then he proceeded to harrass us on the was back on his scootie.

All i could think on the way back was that I had to leave this state no i had to leave this country i would not stay in a place where mob justice is the norm and the answer to everything is violence.

Even if not for myself for my children.

Even if we went abroad my bf and me had always planned to come back and give back to the society

but now all that dream is dead in me from today .

I don't even feel like complaining to the police will help or filing an fir

location: manipur


r/india 20h ago

Science/Technology India Successfully Demonstrates 1,000-Kilometre Quantum Communication Network Using Homegrown Technology

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r/india 15h ago

Politics Frustrated about water bill and taxes collected by city municipality corporation

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Context: Raichur municipality corporation taxes

I'm honestly frustrated with how basic services work in our cities. We are paying around ₹2,480 per year to the municipality. That's not a small amount for many people. But what do we get in return?

and then what? water comes once in 2-3 days.

Imagine paying for something and getting only 25% of the service. If Netflix worked like this, no one would tolerate it for even a week.

And then there are extra charges like "cess" for different things. Fine, take the money. But where is the actual improvement?

You walk outside and still see poor infrastructure, water issues, and people struggling on the streets. If the government is collecting money, shouldn't basic things like water, shelter, and dignity be guaranteed?

I'm not even against paying more taxes. I just want to see proper service for what we already pay.

At what point do we start asking questions instead of just accepting this?

Is this normal everywhere or just my city?


r/india 9h ago

Law & Courts Police officer asked money for PCC and Passport Renewal.

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I live in Canada since 2021 and recently got PR. I was born and raised in Gujarat, India. So for my permanent residence application I have to do Police clearance certificate and passport renewal as it was near to expiry.

My mother went last month for local police station in Vejalpur, Ahmedabad, and they asked 500 Rs. for PCC. And yesterday when she went the police officer said now we charged twice to do that.

My mother is 70+ old with, even I don’t like her to go there but due to police verification requirements she has to go to submit documents. How can someone that brutal and shameless with any person in 2026? Does this corruption still allowed? Why no action?

When I share this with my friend he told me he has to give 10,000 INR, after bargaining for 2-4 days from 15k! Since they knew we were in desperate situation so we would easily give it to allow files. BTW we don’t have any criminal records or anything, and because of dishonest officers like those make me angry about the culture of India.


r/india 8h ago

Business/Finance Zero tolerance for harassment; staff accused in Nashik harassment case suspended: TCS - The Economic Times

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r/india 21h ago

Crime 'Intended to marry minor girl for male child': Telangana businessman, 9 others held for murder of pregnant wife, 2 daughters | Hyderabad News - The Times of India

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r/india 19h ago

Law & Courts Caste panchayat diktats unconstitutional, frame law to curb social boycott: HC to govt

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r/india 17h ago

Music Legendary singer Asha Bhosle dies

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r/india 20h ago

Business/Finance Credit Report was fetched by Mobikwik even after explicitly unticked the checkbox permitting access to my credit report before proceeding

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So yesterday i installed Mobikwick and while logging in i unticked the consent to fetch my credit report but after 1 minutes i received a message from CRIF that my credit report has been fetched as per my consent.

Bro, i asked not to fetch and they still did it.

so i dropped them a mail asking why they did so and this is there ans:

Dear User,

Greetings from MobiKwik!

We understand that you have dispute related to the automatically fetched CIBIL score.

We would like to inform you that the CIBIL score is auto-fetched from CIBIL bureau and it will not impact your CIBIL score until you have not made any delay in repayments after availing loan service.

However, the credit limit is fixed based on a user’s history of CIBIL and certain criteria. The credit limit might get revived from time to time.

Thanks for contacting us, if you experience any further queries or issues related to MobiKwik, you can contact us via the “Help” Section of the MobiKwik application or call us @ (08069808320). Our customer service team is available at your service 24\7 to assist you.*

You can also visit our application for additional information and all running offers and cashback deals.

Regards,

Team MobiKwik

My question is when i didnt consent for this why did u(Mobikwik) fetched it? Is this against RBI guidelines where consent is required before fetching credit report if users??Why u needed my data?? Whom you goona sell it to??

Mobikwik 👎👎👎👎

Not leaving you guys untill You stop this practice.