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Marco Rubio met Ajit Doval and S Jaishankar in Delhi to advance talks held with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions centred on counter-terror concerns, defence co-production, technology transfer and wider India-US cooperation. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Sunday, with India conveying strong concerns over Pakistan-based…

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that daughters are equal heirs to their father’s share under Hindu law. The ruling highlights how legal equality continues to face resistance within families and social practice. Across India, courts are increasingly being called upon to settle disputes over daughters’ inheritance rights, exposing the continuing gap between legal equality and social reality.…

Lakhs of tribal community members gathered in Delhi for the Janjati Sanskritik Sangam and called for converted tribals to be delisted from the Scheduled Tribe category. The event paired cultural celebrations marking Birsa Munda’s 150th birth anniversary with demands to review constitutional safeguards linked to tribal identity. Lakhs of tribal community members from across India gathered in…

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), announced plans to advance their movement despite recent setbacks, including the hacking of their social media accounts and website. Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Saturday claimed that they are working on a plan to take their movement to a next level and will…

The weather department has forecast strong surface winds and heatwave conditions during the afternoon and evening hours through the next three days in Delhi. Delhi is set to witness another week of heatwave conditions, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for the Capital over the next three days. The weather department has forecast strong…

Manisha Sanjay Havaldar from Pune was appointed as an expert by the National Testing Agency The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Pune-based person in connection with the NEET-UG 2026 case for allegedly leaking some Physics questions. The accused has been identified as Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, currently working in Seth Hiralal Saraf Prashala (Pune). According…

India’s viral “cockroach” political parody group says its website has been blocked just days after it launched. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has gained more than 20 million online followers since being set up as a joke after India’s chief justice reportedly compared unemployed young people to the insects. He later clarified he was referring to people…

Sonam Wangchuk hoped constitutional safeguards will be granted to Ladakh after recent talks between Ladakh groups and the Centre. Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday expressed hope over the proposal of granting constitutional safeguards to Ladakh under Article 371, while describing the recently concluded negotiations during a high-level meeting in New Delhi as a “work in progress.” This…

A laid-off Meta engineer has alleged that he was routinely excluded and ostracised by his Chinese colleagues at the company. A laid-off Meta engineer has alleged that he was routinely excluded and ostracised by his Chinese colleagues at the company. Meta employee Jeremy Bernier alleged race-based discrimination at the tech giant, claiming he was part of a…

At a review meeting held by state revenue minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Saturday, the officials informed him about the deaths in the seven districts. At least 16 people have died due to suspected heat stroke across seven districts in Telangana this summer season to date, while no deaths were reported in the neighbouring Andhra Pradesh though…

The chief yardstick for the performance appraisal was the ministries’ agility in complaint redressal and file disposal. Several ministries were rated as “satisfactory” in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led performance appraisal. The assessment assumes significance as the report cards of ministries will be the determining factor when the government draws up plans for a possible Cabinet expansion, sources…

The Karnataka government raised minimum wages by 60 per cent, taking the minimum monthly pay for labourers in Bengaluru to Rs 23,376 under the revised pay structure. The Karnataka government on Saturday increased minimum wages for workers by 60 per cent, with labourers in Bengaluru now set to receive a minimum monthly wage of Rs 23,376 under…

TMC councillor Sanjay Das was found hanging in his room, police say it appears to be suicide. The incident comes amid ongoing investigations into recruitment scams involving several TMC leaders in Kolkata. The body of a 50-year-old TMC councillor of the South Dum Dum Municipality on the northern outskirts of Kolkata was found hanging in his room…

Ten cows died after eating leftover food from a terhavi (post-death) ceremony in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district. Twenty others were saved as veterinarians treated them for acidosis and food samples were sent for investigation. As many as 10 cows lodged at a gaushala in a village in Mathura died after allegedly eating leftover food from a ‘terhavi’…

A roadside lottery seller won Rs 12 crore Vishu bumper jackpot in Kerala’s Kollam. Elated, the lottery seller said he said the windfall would help arrange his son’s marriage and clear family debts. For Ponnan, a lottery seller who on Saturday became the winner of the Rs 12 crore Vishu bumper lottery, the windfall will help him…

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh told the United Naga Council that the abduction case of six missing Naga villagers will be handed to the NIA. The move comes amid competing hostage claims and renewed tension in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts. Naga villagers by armed militants to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh…

Raghav Chadha, a former AAP Rajya Sabha MP who recently joined the BJP following differences with the party leadership, has been assigned a key role in the Upper House. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, who recently switched from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has been appointed chairman of the Rajya Sabha’s Committee…

New Delhi: With Washington, D.C., prodding India to raise its energy imports from the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received another invitation for a visit to White House, almost a year after he turned down one from US President Donald Trump, who was then also hosting Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan. Trump’s Secretary of…

The initiative is aimed at strengthening last-mile communication and improving awareness of key public digital services among citizens. Mumbai: Roppen Transportation Services Private Ltd (Rapido) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Maharashtra Information Technology Corporation Limited (MahaIT), the Government of Maharashtra’s nodal agency for digital governance and ICT initiatives, to explore collaboration opportunities aimed at…

Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 99.51 per litre and diesel Rs 92.49 per litre. Prices of petrol and diesel rise again by 87 paise and 91 paise repsectively, on Saturday. Source : https://www.deccanherald.com/india/third-hike-petrol-price-increases-by-87-paise-diesel-by-91-paise-4013317#google_vignette

The CBI’s NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe has identified the alleged sources of leaked Chemistry, Biology and Physics questions. Investigators are tracing the money trail and the middlemen who allegedly arranged students and coaching sessions. The Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak has begun, revealing what investigators describe as a structured…

According to the UP STF, the gang was manipulating online examinations conducted for recruitment to the CAPF, SSF Constable GD, and Assam Rifles Rifleman Examination-2026. The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a major racket allegedly involved in rigging Staff Selection Commission (SSC) examinations by guaranteeing candidates a pass in exchange for nearly Rs 4…

A rare albino buffalo nicknamed ‘Donald Trump’ has become a viral attraction, with crowds flocking to see the animal for its pink-toned skin and golden hair that many say resembles the US President’s trademark hairstyle. An albino buffalo that went viral for its resemblance to United States President Donald Trump is set to be sacrificed in Bangladesh…

The confrontation between Humayun Kabir and the BJP government in West Bengal snowballed as the Opposition MLA warned it over cow slaughter restrictions, curbs on Eid namaz and mandatory singing of Vande Mataram in madrasas. Humayun Kabir’s confrontation with the BJP government led by Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal intensified, with the AJUP supremo warning Adhikari “not…

An X video showing Chennai Super Kings fans using whistles continuously during the SRH match has sparked fresh debate online over stadium noise and fan behaviour Sunrisers Hyderabad’s playoff-clinching win over Chennai Super Kings has now sparked another debate online. While Ishan Kishan’s whistle celebration grabbed attention after the match, a viral crowd video from Chepauk is…

Eight people were arrested for their alleged involvement in a pre-planned racket to steal 2.1 kilograms of gold jewellery from the cargo of Akasa Air in Ahmedabad. A 2.1 kilograms consignment of gold jewellery worth nearly Rs 2.5 crore was shipped via air cargo from Ahmedabad Airport to Bengaluru — but it vanished before reaching its destination.…

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has expanded internationally with new branches in Pakistan, including the Cockroach Awami Party and Muttahida Cockroach Movement. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) now has international branches! Multiple Pakistan-based versions of the movement have now surfaced online, including the Cockroach Awami Party, Cockroach Awami League, and the Muttahida Cockroach Movement. The bio of…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announced a statewide campaign to eliminate stray and ‘killer’ dogs after the Supreme Court’s stray dog order. BJP leader Tajinder Bagga accused the AAP government of misrepresenting the ruling, saying it did not permit a blanket elimination drive and applied only to legally defined dangerous cases under law. A political row erupted over…

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) launched a new X handle ‘Cockroach Is Back’ after its original account was withheld in India. Founded by Abhijeet Dipke, the satirical youth movement claims rapid online growth, surpassing BJP on Instagram. It has sparked political debate over follower data and remarks attributed to the Chief Justice that inspired its formation. The Cockroach…

Accused mother-in-law and ex judge Giribala Singh tells court Twisha Sharma chats and audio are fabricated, seeks seizure of devices of her relatives. Former district judge and mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, Giribala Singh, claimed in the court that the WhatsApp chats and audio clips being widely shared are fabricated and appealed to the court to seize the…

A viral Reddit thread has opened up conversations around burnout, mental exhaustion and the fear of career breaks in a high-pressure tech industry For the last few years, the tech ecosystem is seeing a very similar trajectory. You graduate, land a solid role and for the first two years, you are electric. But then, the shifts get…

The complaint cited a May 2, 2021 social media exchange between actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee, alleging their remarks encouraged violence at a time when attacks on BJP workers were being reported across Bengal following the Assembly election results. A five-year-old tweet linked to West Bengal’s post-poll violence has landed prominent Bengali actors Parambrata Chatterjee and…

An Indian Armed Forces delegation led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh attended SOF Week 2026 in Tampa and joined key strategic engagements. India also made its first CAPEX appearance, underlining deeper Special Operations cooperation with partner nations. A high-level Indian Armed Forces delegation led by Lieutenant General Pushpendra Pal Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command, and…

Ahead of his first visit to New Delhi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington wants to sell India “as much energy as they’ll buy” as uncertainty grows over disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. As turmoil in West Asia continues to shake global energy markets, the US is moving to position itself as a bigger…

Baljit Singh, a resident of Pathankot, had installed a CCTV camera at a shop near a bridge on the Pathankot-Jammu stretch of the National Highway-44. The police in Punjab’s Pathankot have blown the lid off a suspected espionage network and arrested a man for sharing sensitive information on Indian Army and paramilitary movements with handlers in Pakistan.…

Meta 8,000 Job Cuts: According to an internal memo, Meta’s Head of People said the company wants flatter teams and smaller AI-focused groups. For months, employees at Meta were reportedly being pushed deeper into AI. Teams were being reshuffled. Managers were talking about speed, leaner structures, and smaller AI-first groups. Inside the company, the message seemed clear:…

He also targeted the Union government over its handling of the economy amid the West Asia war, warning that an “economic storm is coming our way”. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp broadside on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the RSS, terming them “traitors”…

Parvathaneni’s remarks came after Pakistan’s representative raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at the debate. India on Wednesday called out Pakistan’s “long-tainted” history of genocidal acts at the UN Security Council. India told UNSC that the country’s inhuman conduct reflects its attempts over decades to externalise internal failures through acts of violence within and beyond its…

A dramatic incident linked to a loan dispute was caught on camera in Karnataka’s Mysuru, where a man was allegedly dragged for nearly 500 metres while clinging to the bonnet of a moving car. A man was allegedly dragged for nearly 500 metres on the bonnet of a moving car in Mysuru following a dispute with his…

The party targeted PM Modi over the gesture, suggesting he appeared more focused on optics and public relations abroad while people back home were struggling with soaring prices of essential commodities and fuel. A day after a video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifting a packet of the popular Indian candy Melody to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia…

A PIL in the Supreme Court has sought President’s Rule in Tamil Nadu over alleged horse-trading during the May 13 trust vote. The plea also seeks a court-monitored CBI investigation, saying the floor test was vitiated by corruption. A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed in the Supreme Court has sought the imposition of President’s Rule in Tamil…

Bhopal Police have raised the reward on absconding accused Samarth Singh as raids continue in the Twisha Sharma death case. Bhopal Police have increased the reward amount on absconding accused Samarth Singh from Rs 10000 to Rs 30000 as efforts continue to trace him in connection with the death of Noida woman Twisha Sharma. Multiple police teams…

More than 68 transport unions under the banner of the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and the United Front of All Transport Associations (UFTA) are expected to participate in the “chakka jam” protest. Commercial vehicle unions across Delhi and its surrounding cities have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to May 23. The move will…

“I have not studied India. India is not a field I cover either. But I’ve read a lot about it in the newspapers,” Helle Lyng said. Having shot into the spotlight for asking why Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not take questions at a press briefing and then about why India should be trusted, Norwegian journalist Helle…

Saifullah alias Sajid Jatt alias ‘Langda’, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and its proxy The Resistance Front (TRF), operated from Pakistan’s Lahore and gave instructions to the terrorists in Pahalgam, the NIA chargesheet said The terror attack that killed 26 tourists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam in April 2025 was entirely controlled from Pakistan, according to…

Decades after it built a reputation for academic success Latur is in the national spotlight for the rot that has set into its powerful coaching ecosystem. Before Kota, there was Latur. The mid-sized Marathwada town, twice ravaged by earthquakes, rebuilt its equity as one of Maharashtra’s biggest coaching centres with “The Latur pattern” that attracted thousands of…

The Prime Minister will chair a meeting of the Council of Ministers at Bharat Mandapam during which he will review the government’s performance, schemes, infrastructure projects. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a meeting of the entire Council of Ministers at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi at 5 pm on May 21. The meeting is being seen…

India and the US are intensifying cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, with New Delhi focusing on expanding nuclear power generation and building a manufacturing ecosystem. India’s push to deepen civil nuclear cooperation with the United States has gathered fresh momentum, with two broad objectives emerging at the centre of ongoing discussions – rapidly scaling up nuclear…

Viral video shows dangerously overcrowded Mumbai local train, with commuters hanging from doors, sparking outrage and renewed calls for safer public transport Another day, another viral clip exposing the harsh reality of Mumbai’s daily commute, and this one has deeply resonated with social media users across the country. A viral video circulating online shows men and women…

The provision allowing euthanasia of aggressive or dangerous dogs could become a tool for mass culling, activist argued. In a far-reaching judgment aimed at curbing rising stray dog attacks across the country, the Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed authorities to euthanise rabid, incurably ill, or dangerous and aggressive dogs to protect human life and safety. The ruling…

Delving into predatory pricing, Ratnam alleged that large corporate entities are disturbing “market balance through deep discounting”. Nearly 43,000 medical shops in Andhra Pradesh will shut shop for a day on May 20, protesting alleged unregulated functioning of online pharmacies, predatory pricing and the delay in withdrawal of certain notifications. PV Ratnam, president, Andhra Pradesh Chemists and…

A Texas A&M professor explains why protein needs are highly individual, warns against excessive intake, and reveals why more protein does not always mean better health or muscle gain. For years, protein has enjoyed the superstar status in the wellness world. From high-protein snack bars and shakes to influencers promoting “protein goals,” this one nutrient has become…

Making any AIADMK faction part of the TVK government is against the people’s mandate, which has been against the DMK and the AIADMK, the Left party said. Actor-politician Vijay’s government in Tamil Nadu is yet to be 10 days old, but its wafer-thin majority has sparked concern about its stability. The matter was brought under focus again…

According to the FIR registered by CBI, directors of a Kanpur-based company allegedly paid bribes to secure Army tenders. The central agency claims that a major tender was awarded to the firm earlier this year in return for bribes. A Colonel-rank officer posted with the Army Ordnance Corps under the Eastern Command in Kolkata has been arrested…

Investigators are examining CCTV footage from the building where Twisha Sharma was found unconscious after going to the terrace. The visuals and her final call have sharpened questions over the unexplained hour before she was brought downstairs. The mysterious death of Twisha Sharma in Bhopal has taken a dramatic turn after investigators recovered crucial CCTV footage that…

A Norwegian newspaper sparked outrage after publishing a cartoon depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer amid a row over a journalist trying to question him at a press briefing. A Norwegian newspaper on Wednesday published a racist cartoon depicting Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a snake charmer, triggering accusations reinforcing western stereotypes, amid a…

Police said the woman also left behind a suicide note in which she accused Yogesh Rawat and his two sisters of mentally harassing her and sought strict action against them. A 25-year-old PhD scholar from Madhya Pradesh’s Datia died by suicide after accusing a man of rape and blackmail with obscene videos, police said. The accused, identified…

Speaking at a meeting of TMC MLAs at her residence, Mamata alleged that minority communities and roadside hawkers are being targeted by the newly formed BJP government in West Bengal. Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday for the final leg of his five-nation tour, with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni posting “Welcome to Rome, my friend!”. Modi said he would meet President Sergio Mattarella and Meloni, focusing on India-Italy cooperation, IMEC and the Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029 during visit. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni…

Prices were hiked by Rs 3 a litre on May 15; petrol now retails at Rs 98.64 a litre in Delhi and Rs 107.12 in Bengaluru Petrol and diesel prices were increased by 90 paise per litre on Tuesday, the second increase in less than a week. Petrol price was hiked to Rs 98.64 a litre from…

The All India Motor Transport Congress on Monday wrote to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, raising their demands. New Delhi: Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi are planning to go on a three-day strike from May 21 to 23, demanding a hike in taxi and auto fares in view of the…

Twisha Sharma’s husband, Samarth Singh, and his mother, Giribala Singh, a retired judge, have been accused of murder and dowry harassment. On the question of dowry, Navnidhi Sharma described indirect pressures “common” in such cases. Navnidhi Sharma has spent days protesting outside the Chief Minister’s residence in Madhya Pradesh, demanding justice for his daughter Twisha Sharma and…

With this, multiple US regulatory and legal investigations involving the group have all closed in the last couple of days. The US Department of Justice has permanently dropped all criminal charges against Indian tycoon Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar, bringing high-profile securities and wire fraud case in New York to a complete close after prosecutors concluded…

The woman’s husband is purportedly seen trying to perform CPR on her twice before bringing her downstairs with the help of two others. Fresh CCTV footage has surfaced in the suspected suicide case of a 33-year-old Noida resident at her marital home in Madhya Pradesh’s Bhopal. The 33-year-old was found dead at her in-laws’ home in Bhopal’s…

During a media interaction in Oslo, MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George defended India’s democratic record and media landscape. He said foreign observers often misunderstand the country by relying on selective reports. Extraordinary scenes unfolded during the Ministry of External Affairs’ press briefing in Norway on Monday night after a female Norwegian journalist repeatedly interrupted Indian diplomats with…

Damayanti Sen, a 1996-batch IPS officer, came into prominence during the 2012 Park Street rape case, which snowballed into a major political controversy after a woman alleged she was gangraped inside a moving car after leaving a nightclub in Kolkata’s Park Street area. Senior IPS officer Damayanti Sen, who was allegedly sidelined during the former Trinamool Congress…

On Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day, Vijay expressed solidarity with Sri Lankan Tamils and remembered victims of the final phase of the 2009 civil war, commemorated by Tamils globally as Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day. Mullivaikkal Remembrance Day also coincides with the day LTTE chief Prabhakaran was killed there. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay expressed…

The Supreme Court’s verdict on the stray dog case today will settle key legal questions surrounding the balance between animal welfare and the fundamental right to life and safety of citizens. The Supreme Court is set to pronounce its verdict on Tuesday in the high-profile stray dog management case that has triggered a nationwide debate over public…

The BJP government of West Bengal led by CM Suvendu Adhikari has launched anti-encroachment drives in and around Kolkata. Bulldozers have rolled into localities of Kolkata, including Sealdah and Howrah railway stations. Bengal minister Dilip Ghosh said that the drives in Kolkata were just the beginning, and more bulldozer action across the state would follow. Days after…

The Union Home Ministry has amended the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a paragraph under which the applicant should not be in possession of a valid and/or expired passport issued by the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan or Bangladesh. Applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh seeking Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Rules, 2009, will now have to give a…

Rajnath Singh is in Vietnam for talks centred on a possible BrahMos missile sale. The visit highlights a wider push to deepen India-Vietnam defence coordination. In his key official visit to Vietnam, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, the discussions surrounding the possible sale of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system was once again the main focus. During the…

PM Narendra Modi and Jonas Gahr Store held talks in Oslo and elevated ties to a Green Strategic Partnership. The visit also put the India-EFTA trade pact, institutional reforms and coordinated backing for peace in focus. India and Norway on Monday agreed to elevate their bilateral relationship into a Green Strategic Partnership, marking a major expansion of…

Amit Shah said in Bastar that India is now free of Naxalism after decades of insurgency. He linked the claim to security forces’ sacrifices and outlined rehabilitation and development plans. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday declared that India has become free from Naxalism, saying the decades-long insurgency had finally been defeated after immense sacrifices by…

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…