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The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted across 551 Indian cities and at 14 overseas centres. Latur: The Central Bureau of Investigation, which is probing the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, conducted searches at the main office of Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra’s Latur city on Sunday, sources said. CBI officials began the search at RCC in…

India condemned the drone attack targeting the UAE’s Barakah nuclear facility, calling it a “dangerous escalation” and urging restraint and diplomacy. India on Monday strongly condemned the drone attack targeting the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), calling it a “dangerous escalation” and urging all sides to return to dialogue and diplomacy amid…

PM Modi will be the first Indian premier to travel to Norway since 1983, and he will hold a bilateral meeting with his Norwegian counterpart. A new partnership in digital technologies and collaboration between India and the Nordic countries to cope with disruptions caused by geopolitical churn around the globe will be in focus when Prime Minister…

Investigators believe the racket involved financially well-off parents who allegedly paid large sums to secure medical admissions for their children. The Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) probe into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has widened beyond paper setters, experts and middlemen, with several parents who allegedly purchased leaked question papers now coming under the agency’s scanner,…

A woman in Prayagraj saved her three children during a residential fire before she died. A video of the incident surfaced on social media on Saturday, days after the May 12 fire. A tragic incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, where a woman lost her life in a fire incident, but not before she…

The award is the highest distinction that can be given to a Head of Government. This is Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 31st international honour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Sweden’s highest honour, the ‘Royal Order of the Polar Star, Degree Commander Grand Cross,’ on Sunday, in recognition of his exceptional contributions to bilateral ties and his…

Indian PM Narendra Modi and Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson held talks in Gothenburg and upgraded India-Sweden ties to a strategic partnership. The move was paired with an action plan and a wider pitch for deeper India-Europe trade, technology and investment links. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson in…

Twisha Sharma’s family has intensified its protest over her mysterious death in Bhopal, demanding a fresh AIIMS Delhi post-mortem and refusing last rites, while her final “I am trapped” message to a friend has added a new layer of intrigue to the case. “I am trapped, bro. Baas tu mat phasna (Just, don’t get trapped yourself). Can’t…

Romin Vohra, who lost three family members in the Air India crash last June, told the Daily Mail that he witnessed scenes inside the hospital morgue that he “can never unsee”. A man who gained access to the morgue where victims of the fiery Air India AI-171 crash were kept has revealed he witnessed scenes he “can…

In a groundbreaking operation, India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) seized nearly 227.7 kilograms of Captagon, a potent synthetic stimulant often associated with conflict zones. In a first-of-its-kind crackdown in India, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized nearly 227.7 kilograms of Captagon, often referred to as the “jihadi drug” or “war drug”, during a massive international anti-drug…

While National Testing Agency (NTA) has deployed short-term fixes, eradicating organised ‘solver gangs’ and institutional paper leaks requires a comprehensive structural overhaul Securing the integrity of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has become an absolute necessity for India’s medical education framework. With over 22 lakh candidates now competing annually for a limited number of MBBS…

President Murmu has approved an ordinance increasing the Supreme Court’s sanctioned judge strength from 33 to 37, excluding the Chief Justice of India. Union Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday announced that President Droupadi Murmu has approved an increase in the sanctioned strength of judges in the Supreme Court through an ordinance, a…

Devansh Tyagi has gone viral on Instagram, with millions of users watching him build a temporary food stall at a scenic mountain spot and sell Maggi to tourists Maggi in the mountains has long been seen as the perfect meal for travellers looking for comfort food in cold weather. A Delhi-based content creator recently decided to turn…

A Hyderabad-based software engineer claims he is “dead scared” to take a loan right now due to lack of job security. A Hyderabad-based software engineer claims he is “dead scared” to take a loan right now due to lack of job security. Mutha Nagavamsi shared an X post where he obliquely referred to the climate of fear…

“I am pained to read how a section of the media has misquoted my oral observations made during the hearing of a frivolous case yesterday,” Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday issued a strongly worded clarification on his ‘parasites’ remarks, saying he was “pained” by media reports that…

In its judgement declaring the Bhojshala complex a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati or Vagdevi, the court also asked the government to consider formal steps for bringing back the historic idol currently housed in the British Museum in London. A recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on the disputed Bhojshala complex in Dhar has once…

“I have said this before too: whether it is my own son or a common citizen, everyone is equal before the law,” Bandi Sanjay Kumar said. Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar’s son Bandi Bhageerath Sai has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor, hours after the Telangana High Court denied him interim protection from arrest. Kumar,…

Five children from the Biwal family managed to clear NEET at the same time last year. Three members of the family are key accused in the NEET leak. As the NEET paper leak investigation continues, two key players appear to be Dinesh and Mangilal Biwal from Rajasthan, who allegedly bought the leaked paper for children in the…

The guard of Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express first noticed flames emerging from the compartment and alerted the loco pilot, following which the train was stopped and passengers were evacuated. A massive fire broke out in Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district early on Sunday. According to railway officials, there were 68 passengers in the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed solidarity with the UAE, and pushed for an open Strait of Hormuz on the first leg of a five-nation tour. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Friday, holding wide-ranging talks with UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi…

PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with the Dutch leadership in The Hague, focusing on expanding cooperation in trade, investment, semiconductors, clean energy, water management, agriculture, defence, and emerging technologies.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the Netherlands on Friday evening as part of his multi-nation diplomatic tour aimed at strengthening India’s strategic and…

India saw its first retail fuel price revision as the West Asia conflict drives international crude to multi-year highs. State-run oil companies raised pump prices of petrol and diesel by ₹3 per litre each across the country on Friday, while Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) increased compressed natural gas (CNG) rates by ₹2 per kg in and around Delhi —…

The man said the company appreciated his profile and work experience but ultimately rejected his application. A man has shared an unusual job rejection experience after a company allegedly turned down his application because his previous office was located just meters away from theirs. Sharing the experience on Reddit, the man said the company appreciated his profile…

CBI has arrested Professor PV Kulkarni, identifying him as the ‘kingpin’ behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak In a massive breakthrough that threatens to upend the credibility of the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Professor PV Kulkarni, identifying him as the “kingpin” behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Kulkarni, a…

The cancellation of the NEET 2026 exam has led to tragic consequences, including the suicide of Pradeep, a 23-year-old student from Rajasthan. He had dedicated four years to preparing for the exam and felt devastated by the abrupt cancellation of the exam. After the NEET 2026 exam got cancelled, Pradeep, a 23-year-old student from Gudha Gaudji in…

A CCTV video from a Pune residential building has gone viral, showing a dispute near a lift escalating into a violent altercation. After an accidental bump led to a heated exchange, both sides exchanged slaps. The situation escalated further, with the man assaulting the woman, including pushing, hitting, kicking, hair-pulling, & striking her with a bucket. A…

UAE F-16 fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Air India One as it entered the country’s airspace on Friday. The gesture highlighted the close ties between Delhi and Abu Dhabi. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Air India One entered the UAE airspace on Friday, a special gesture awaited him. Symbolic of the close ties between Delhi…

When India faced a balance-of-payments crisis in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1991 airlifted nearly 47,000 kg of gold to England to raise a $405-million emergency loan and prevent a sovereign default. The shipment, carried out in secrecy and under tight security, was one of the defining moments that…

When asked about Mamata Banerjee’s move, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari declined to comment extensively, saying his government was focused on governance. Senior BJP leader and West Bengal Assembly Protem Speaker Tapas Roy on Thursday termed TMC chief Mamata Banerjee appearing before the Calcutta High Court a “political gimmick”, alleging that she was attempting to remain in the…

The 30-year old, a resident of Pitampura, said that she had gone to her brother’s house in Sultanpuri on the day of the incident to help him shift houses.   “I told them I won’t take any action against you. Please let me go. I have three children waiting for me at home,” the woman who was…

Udhayanidhi Stalin said his remarks on Sanatan were aimed at caste discrimination and social inequality, not religion or temple worship. He said the stand reflected the Dravidian movement’s long-held emphasis on equality and opposition to oppression. Tamil Nadu Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin on Thursday clarified his remarks on “Sanatan,” saying his comments were aimed at caste…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair a full Council of Ministers meeting on May 21. The review comes amid intensifying speculation over a Cabinet expansion and reshuffle ahead of the government’s first anniversary. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to chair an important meeting of the Union Council of Ministers on May 21 amid growing…

At Prateek Yadav’s funeral, Akhilesh Yadav comforted his young niece Padmaja with a chocolate. The brief exchange, captured on video, came to symbolise a human moment amid the family’s public grief. In the midst of sorrow, prayers and final farewells at Prateek Yadav’s funeral on Thursday, a small moment between Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and his…

The suspects were intercepted by immigration authorities at Chennai international airport while attempting to leave the country after the April 23 polls.   Chennai police arrested 10 foreign nationals – four of them women – for allegedly casting illegal votes using fraudulently obtained identity documents in the recently held Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, officials said on Thursday.…

Saubhagya Singh Thakur was served a show-cause notice after travelling to Bhopal in a nearly 50-vehicle convoy to assume charge as Madhya Pradesh Textbook Corporation chairman. The action followed scrutiny over whether the display defied appeals on fuel conservation and official restraint. A major impact of an India Today report has once again been seen in Madhya…

At least 111 people were killed and 72 others injured after powerful storms and heavy rainfall swept through several districts of Uttar Pradesh, causing widespread destruction across the state, officials said on Thursday. Following the loss of lives in the state, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed all district in-charge ministers to visit and meet families affected by…

Arvind Kejriwal, the Aam Aadmi Party chief, responded positively to the Delhi High Court judge’s decision to transfer the excise policy case, viewing it as a triumph of truth and Gandhian values. Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal appeared unfazed by Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma initiating contempt proceedings against him and other accused,…

The move is ⁠likely to support global white and raw sugar ‌prices, while allowing rival ​producers Brazil and Thailand to boost shipments to Asian and African buyers. India has banned the export of sugar till September 30 this year with immediate effect, a move which would help enhance domestic availability and contain prices. Earlier the exports were…

Air India said it would assist affected passengers with rebooking on alternative flights, free date changes or full refunds. Air India will cancel around 400 international flights per month between June and August, cutting or suspending services across North America, Europe, Australia and Southeast Asia as elevated jet fuel prices due to the West Asia conflict and…

The fresh order formally revokes the earlier directive that had required strict adherence to uniforms without religious symbols, a move that had sparked a political flashpoint centred on the wearing of the hijab. The Karnataka government has withdrawn its February 2022 order on school uniforms and issued new guidelines that permit students to wear a limited range…

Unidentified gunmen ambushed two vehicles carrying Thadou Baptist Association members in Kangpokpi, killing three church leaders and injuring four others. The attack drew condemnation, rival allegations and shutdown calls, deepening tensions in Manipur. At least three church leaders were killed and four others injured after unidentified armed assailants ambushed two vehicles carrying members of the Thadou Baptist…

The Election Commission-led SIR exercise has now expanded beyond polls to plugging holes in direct benefit transfers. West Bengal and Bihar, two BJP-led states, will be using SIR data to identify duplicate, deceased and ineligible beneficiaries to plug leakages in welfare delivery systems. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, an Election Commission-led exercise to clean…

The NEET-UG 2026 exam, held on May 3 for admissions to undergraduate medical courses, was cancelled on Tuesday amid allegations of paper leak. The cancellation has left over 22 lakh medical aspirants and their families in uncertainty. The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested five people in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Four of…

A crucial meeting of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) is scheduled for 1pm, where the name of the new Chief Minister will be formally proposed and ratified The emphatic victory of the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) in the 2026 Kerala assembly elections, where it secured a commanding 102 seats, has been momentarily eclipsed by a week-long…

The government is not cutting expenditure. There is no plan to slash subsidies. Welfare spending is not being rolled back. For weeks now, there has been a quiet conversation unfolding inside the government. It is the kind that happens behind closed doors in review meetings, economic briefings, and strategic discussions where officials look not just at India’s…

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Sarma said the measures were aimed at reducing avoidable expenditure and promoting fuel conservation in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal for austerity and energy efficiency. The Assam government on Wednesday rolled out a six-month austerity programme, announcing a series of expenditure-cutting measures ranging from a freeze on…

SOG officials said the investigation has mapped a network of at least 24 persons across Maharashtra, Kerala, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. A third-year BAMS student from Nashik who allegedly bought the NEET-UG 2026 question paper for ₹10 lakh and sold it onward to a person in Gurugram for ₹15 lakh — both transactions conducted by courier…

Matin Patel came into the spotlight after Nida Khan, an accused in the Nashik TCS sexual harassment and religion conversion case, was arrested from a house belonging to him The Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad) Municipal Corporation began demolitions at properties belonging to AIMIM corporator Matin Patel on Wednesday, a day after a local court refused his petition…

Rahul Gandhi expressed his dissent regarding the selection of the next CBI director, citing insufficient time and lack of access to crucial candidate information. After the meeting to select the next CBI director, Rahul Gandhi registered dissent. Gandhi claimed that 69 names were presented during the meeting in one hour. In his letter to Prime Minister Narendra…

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday ordered ministers and officials to cut convoy vehicles by 50% and push two work-from-home days weekly, citing global uncertainties and PM Narendra Modi’s fuel-saving appeal. The state also proposed a weekly “No Vehicle Day”, virtual government meetings and wider use of Metro services, EVs, PNG and rooftop solar systems. Uttar…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50% cut in his convoy size and increased use of EVs as part of an austerity and fuel-saving drive amid the economic fallout of the Iran war, sources told India Today TV. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has ordered a 50 per cent reduction in the size of his convoy and…

The CBI has revisited Chandranath Rath’s murder spot as it probes an alleged contract killing. Investigators are examining interstate links, forged vehicles and the source of more than Rs 1 crore allegedly spent on the operation. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) suspects West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath’s murder was a meticulously planned…

Speculation has intensified over a possible Modi cabinet reshuffle and a new BJP national team under Nitin Navin. The twin exercises are being seen as part of a wider strategy ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. Amid mounting speculation over a possible reshuffle and expansion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Council of Ministers, attention has also shifted…

Devotees had gathered at the temple to seek the blessings of the deity. However, strong winds began sweeping through the area towards the evening hours, causing some of them to take shelter beside an under-construction wall. Six devotees, including some children, were killed and more than a dozen others were injured after an under-construction wall on the…

Additional troops have been deployed and the entire area has been cordoned off. “The troops continue to dominate the area and maintain a high state of operational readiness across the sector,” the Indian Army said. The Indian Army on Tuesday foiled a major infiltration attempt by suspected Pakistani terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu…

The warning sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users comparing the situation to India, where roadside fruit trees are often freely accessed by locals. An Indian woman living in Singapore has gone viral after sharing a surprising warning about the country’s strict public property laws. In a post on X, Priyanka Sinha claimed that even…

Prateek Yadav was the husband of BJP leader Aparna Yadav and half-brother of former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav. Prateek Yadav, son of late Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, died at the age of 38 years in Lucknow. He was brought dead at the Lucknow civil hospital on Wednesday. He was the husband of BJP…

The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on gold and silver imports, taking the effective import tax to 15% from 6%. India has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6%, government orders said on Wednesday, as part of efforts to curb overseas…

In retaliation for the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26, New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor, dismantling terror infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK India on Tuesday said that reports of China supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor “corroborate what was known earlier” and urged Beijing to introspect. “We have seen reports that corroborate what was known earlier, Operation…

Customs officials at Amritsar airport arrested a passenger after finding suspected MDMA tablets hidden inside soft toys. The seizure has widened an investigation into concealment methods and a possible international trafficking network. A passenger arriving at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar has been arrested after Customs officials seized over 25 kg of suspected…

According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Bose had allegedly recommended around 150 candidates for various posts under the South Dum Dum Municipality in exchange for monetary benefits. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested former West Bengal minister Sujit Bose in connection with the alleged municipality recruitment scam. Bose is expected to be produced before a Special…

The “digital arrest” scam came to light after the elderly man discussed the matter with family members, who suspected foul play and advised him to approach the police. In yet another case of a senior citizen being targeted through a “digital arrest” scam, an 87-year-old retired executive from Pune was allegedly duped of Rs 3.46 crore by…

BJP MLA Arjun Singh said the administration had already issued strict directives on several matters, including public order, illegal activities and religious gatherings on roads. The Suvendu Adhikari-led BJP government in West Bengal has moved swiftly on one of its key political promises, with state BJP MLA Arjun Singh saying roadside namaz will be restricted and prayers…

BJP’s Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term along with four ministers on Tuesday, marking the NDA’s third straight government in the state. The stage is set for the swearing-in of the third BJP-led NDA government in Assam, with the saffron party’s Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma…

PM Modi urged Indians to hold weddings and holidays within the country instead of going abroad. The appeal tied personal spending choices to conserving foreign exchange during the West Asia-linked global disruption. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged Indians to avoid overseas destination weddings and instead celebrate within the country, a day after appealing to citizens…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five-nation tour ​taking in the United Arab Emirates and Europe from May ‌15-20, India’s foreign ministry said in a statement on Monday, as the Middle East crisis drives up global oil prices and ​strains India’s foreign currency reserves. Modi is to visit the UAE on ​May 15 and…

Manoj Kumar Agarwal, a 1990-batch IAS officer of the Bengal cadre, is the second officer connected to the elections to be appointed by the new government. West Bengal chief electoral officer (CEO) Manoj Kumar Agarwal, who received both praise for conducting a largely violence-free assembly election and criticism for the mass disenfranchisement during the special intensive revision…

In voting for the Bengal election last month, the BJP won 207 of the state’s 294 seats for its first ever poll triumph in the eastern state, and to peg back Mamata Banerjee who had denied it space for nearly 15 years. Controversy over the Bengal election results – i.e., the removal of 90.8 lakh names after…

VD Satheesan – who is the choice of the people as well as the Congress’s Kerala ally and UDF constituent IUML — is not ready to accept a secondary role. Congress’s VD Satheesan, aspirant for the top job in Kerala, has hardened his stance, sources close to him said, making it clear that he is not ready…

15 people have been detained in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with a Jaipur-based man identified as the alleged mastermind. The Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group (SOG) has so far detained 15 people in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, with investigators now probing the extent of the suspected network…

Police briefly detained the madrassa manager and the man who had donated the fan after a photograph of the Pakistani-made appliance went viral on social media A routine repair job at a madrassa in Kushinagar snowballed into a police probe after the repairman discovered “Made in Pakistan” written on a ceiling fan. The Uttar Pradesh Police have…

Companies across sectors spent years bringing employees back to office citing productivity and collaboration concerns. PM Modi now wants some Covid-era flexibility reconsidered. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for the second day in a row, asked private and government sector companies to allow work-from-home for their employees. He made the remarks again on Monday while inaugurating Sardardham Hostel…

PM Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to conserve fuel, avoid non-essential imports and revive work-from-home practices to help India tackle global economic disruptions triggered by the West Asia conflict. Addressing a BJP rally in Hyderabad, he asked people to use public transport, reduce foreign travel and prefer Made-in-India products to save foreign exchange and curb rising…

For the first time in its modern history, a sacred Kumbhabhishek will be conducted atop the temple’s 90-metre-high Shikhar using holy water gathered from 11 prominent pilgrimage sites across the country. The Somnath Temple is set to witness a historic spiritual milestone on May 11, marking the “Somnath Amrit Parv 2026” with a ritual never before performed…

The woman allegedly claimed she lived in London and planned to visit India carrying 95,000 British pounds, worth around Rs 1.22 crore. A supposed London tourist, promises of British pounds and a few WhatsApp chats later, a contractor in Gwalior found himself allegedly duped of Rs 1.23 lakh in a cyber fraud. According to police, Kamalkant Yadav,…

Congress attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his call to save fuel and defer gold purchases. The row sharpened the political contest over energy security and the West Asia crisis. The Congress on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his appeal urging people to save fuel and postpone gold purchases, accusing him…

Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as Assam chief minister on 12 May in Guwahati. The ceremony follows the NDA’s 102-seat victory and his unanimous election as alliance leader. Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the chief minister of Assam for the second straight term on the morning of 12th May. An official notice…

Police have made no arrests more than four days after Chandranath Rath was shot dead near his Madhyamgram home. Investigators believe the killing was a planned operation, with clues pointing to outside shooters and local support. A UPI payment made at a toll booth near Kolkata has emerged as a crucial lead in the murder probe of…

Speaking at a public programme, PM Modi said patriotism was not limited to sacrifices by soldiers but also included responsible behaviour by citizens in everyday life Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to people to make small changes in their daily lives to help India deal with economic pressure caused by the ongoing conflict in West…

Several party leaders have publicly spoken out against Mamata and Abhishek’s Banerjee’s leadership of the party, after the TMC suffered a massive defeat against the BJP in Bengal. Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress (TMC) is facing an existential crisis in West Bengal after a massive defeat to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the recently-concluded election, with several…

A couple in Bengaluru shared their monthly expenses of ₹1.3 lakh, sparking debate on social media about living costs in the city. How much does it take to live ‘comfortably’ in an expensive city like Bengaluru? That is the question social media is busy debating after one couple broke down their ₹1.3 lakh monthly expenses. Radhika and…

More than 80,000 students failed the Marathi first language paper in the Maharashtra SSC examinations this year. The figures have sharpened concerns over how regional languages are being taught and used. More than 80,000 students failed the Marathi first language paper in the Maharashtra Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations this year, raising concerns among education experts about…

Ahead of Mother’s Day, working women across Mumbai spoke about balancing motherhood with demanding careers. From taxi driver Sarika Randive to police officer Dipshikha Ware, women shared stories of sacrifice, resilience and emotional challenges while raising children alongside professional responsibilities, highlighting the support systems and determination that helped them continue forward. On the occassion of Mothers’ Day,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched the feet of 98-year-old BJP veteran Makhanlal Sarkar during the BJP government’s oath ceremony at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground. Sarkar, a close aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee, played a key role in early Jana Sangh and BJP movements in North Bengal. Close aide of Syama Prasad Mookerjee and senior-most Bharatiya Janata Party…

A viral video from Katihar Junction allegedly showed vendors colouring pale cucumbers bright green before selling them to passengers, raising food safety concerns online. The Railway Protection Force confirmed the footage was genuine and detained nine women vendors for questioning. Authorities seized cucumbers and launched an investigation, while social media users demanded more hygiene checks A disturbing…

Sources said the Tamil Nadu governor wanted to examine the support letters from the VCK and IUML. They met four times in as many days and TVK supporters had accused the governor of delaying government formation, but when Vijay went to the Lok Bhavan again on Saturday, his meeting with Rajendra Arlekar was cordial throughout, sources have…

Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal’s first BJP Chief Minister on Rabindra Jayanti, May 9, and the symbolism of the date is impossible to ignore. After a long and intense election campaign built around Hindutva, border security, Bengali identity and development politics, the choice of Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary for the swearing-in ceremony appears to be…

India successfully tested the Agni-5 MIRV missile from Odisha, boosting its ability to strike multiple targets with a single nuclear-capable weapon. India conducted a successful flight trial of an advanced Agni missile with multiple independently targetable re-entry vehicle (MIRV) technology, the defence ministry said on Saturday. This capability allows the weapon system to deliver multiple nuclear warheads…

By Saturday, both VCK and IUML gave support letters to TVK, taking Vijay’s tally to 120, beyond the majority mark. The Governor was set to fly out, but did not. Five days after Tamil Nadu delivered its verdict, Vijay has his majority, the Governor’s nod, and a time and place for his oath. Between the hung verdict…

A software engineer’s Reddit post warning students against joining the tech industry has sparked debate online over layoffs, pressure and job insecurity in IT. A post by a software engineer has sparked discussion online after he warned students against choosing software engineering as a career. The user claimed the tech industry has become unstable, stressful and heavily…

A white SUV—bearing a Gujarat registration number (GJ13CF5257)—grazed the side of the MP’s car while attempting a reckless manoeuvre at high speed Senior Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) leader and Baramati MP, Supriya Sule, had a narrow escape on Saturday evening after her vehicle was struck by a speeding SUV on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The incident occurred…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant publicly refuted a false casteist statement attributed to him, labeling it as a “vile, brazen and mischievous” fabrication. In an unusual outburst, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Saturday condemned and denied a casteist statement attributed to him, calling it a “vile, brazen and mischievous” concoction. “To manufacture a…

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to respond to AAP Gujarat’s plea against the suspension of its social media accounts. The petition questions whether Section 79(3)(b) can be used to order blocking and seeks to void related directions. The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by the Gujarat unit of…

Celina Jaitly’s legal battle with husband Peter Haag intensified after Mumbai Police initiated criminal proceedings against him based on her complaint. The actor had previously accused Haag of domestic violence, alleging she was denied access to her children in Austria. Actor Celina Jaitly has filed a complaint against her husband, Austrian national Peter Haag, following which the…