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While addressing students at an engineering college near Hyderabad, Nitin Nabin remarked that India’s youth is not anti-establishment. Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Nabin took a dig at the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party on Monday during his visit to Telangana and said “virus and cockroach people” are a gang that aims to “divide the country”.…

Pakistan was removed from the FATF Grey List in October 2022 after satisfying the watchdog that it had implemented a 34-point action plan. India is likely to urge the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan back on its “Grey List” at the global watchdog’s plenary meeting in October, citing evidence that points to Islamabad’s continued…

The clarification came after reports citing a memorandum submitted by NWS alleged that the PLA had gradually expanded its presence in border areas of Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian Army on Monday dismissed media reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had encroached into Arunachal Pradesh and established camps inside Indian territory, calling the…

The investigation into Ketan Agarwal’s death is revealing troubling details from the cab driver who took him, his fiancée Siya Goyal, and her brother Sahil to Mumbai Airport. The driver noted a tense atmosphere, with Siya initially reluctant to go on their Bali trip, leading to an argument with Sahil. As the investigation into the death of…

Fayyaz Premji’s mother and sister live in Iran and Iraq. Over the last 12 months, he visited the two nations 19 times. Fayyaz Premji aimed to kill 15,000 people. And he displayed a chilling ingenuity in his quest to achieve this sinister goal. He made thousands of poisonous capsules, targeted a Muharram procession in Mumbai and attempted…

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack. India on Sunday rejected accusations by Pakistani authorities that a terrorist attack in Karachi was carried out by an “Indian proxy” and said Islamabad should take credible action against terror infrastructure on Pakistani soil. Three Pakistani security personnel and three terrorists were killed in the attack…

The three accused who were arrested on Saturday were Patna residents Akash Kumar, 30, and Rajiv Shah, 45, and Dhiraj Kumar, 28, from Panipat in Haryana. The Bhiwandi court on Sunday remanded the three men arrested in connection with the leak of the 2026 Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper to eight days in police custody.…

‘Desi consultancies’ connect Indian tech workers to American employers through a maze of recruiters, subcontractors, universities, and corporate clients. For decades, the H-1B visa program has been the centerpiece of America’s high-skilled immigration system. To its defenders, it is a vital pipeline that brings talented workers from around the world to power the United States’ economy. But…

All the victims were Saudi nationals. An investigation involving the relevant authorities has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. As many as 14 people were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, according to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry. “Crash of a helicopter affiliated with Saudi…

Ketan Agarwal Murder: Ketan, the son of a wealthy businessman from Maharashtra, and Siya appeared to share a happy relationship in public. As police are investigating the events leading to the murder of Ketan Agarwal, a trip to Udaipur in Rajasthan is now under scanner. Investigators believe the visit could provide crucial clues about the relationship between…

PM Modi made history by becoming the first Indian PM to address Seychelles Parliament. During his address, he emphasised the strong ties between India and the island nation, highlighting Seychelles’ strategic role in India’s vision for the Indian Ocean. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Parliament of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to…

All eight accused in the matter were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday. Police action in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya began days before it officially surfaced. The…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government has transformed the lives of 70 crore poor people over the past 12 years through housing, electricity, tap water, toilets, LPG, free food grains and healthcare. Launching the PM Family Care Tracker in Gandhinagar, he described it as India’s most comprehensive poverty alleviation effort. Union Home Minister Amit…

The BJP government is set to table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Monday. The debate is expected to test the government’s agenda and expose the TMC’s rival factions. The BJP government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill is set to trigger an unusual political contest in the West Bengal assembly on…

Wangchuk added that peaceful protest remained the only option in a democracy when there was no accountability. He also praised the young protesters who were fasting despite the heat and appealed to people to make it a community hunger strike by observing at least a day-long fast. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began a hunger strike…

A 28-year-old businessman in Faridabad died by suicide inside his shop after posting an Instagram video alleging mental harassment by his wife and her family, blaming them for his death and seeking legal action. A 28-year-old businessman in Faridabad died by suicide inside his shop on Sunday after hanging himself. Before taking the extreme step, he posted…

Indian Army troops caught a Pakistani national after he crossed the LoC in Poonch on Sunday. The incident, the district’s third this month, came as a suspected drone sighting in Samba triggered searches. A 31-year-old Pakistani national was caught by Indian Army troops after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Jammu and…

India took a significant step towards cleaner rail transport on Friday as the country’s first hydrogen-powered train successfully completed its final high-speed trial on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train achieved a top speed of 120 kmph during the test, marking an important milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to introduce hydrogen-powered trains and reduce carbon emissions.…

The family of Ketan Agrawal, a 26-year-old allegedly murdered by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary, participated in a candlelight vigil in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused. The family of 26-year-old Ketan Agrawal, who was allegedly murdered by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, joined hundreds of people…

Mumbai police have discovered a potentially significant conspiracy aimed at harming participants in the Muharram procession. Mumbai police have uncovered what investigators suspect could have been a major conspiracy to target people during the Muharram procession. According to preliminary information, the accused, identified as Faiyaz Nisar Hussain Premji, allegedly planned to distribute capsules laced with zinc phosphide,…

Telangana student S Srinath Reddy, 25, found dead in UK under unclear circumstances, family seeks Centre and Telangana help to repatriate body, GoFundMe launched for expenses. A 25-year-old student from Telangana’s Kamareddy district was found dead in the United Kingdom under circumstances that remain unclear, prompting his family to seek the Centre’s intervention for the early repatriation…

Four donkeys and mules rescued from a Dehradun construction site were found dehydrated, exhausted and injured after allegedly carrying heavy building material daily A complaint about the treatment of working animals at a construction site in Dehradun led to the rescue of four donkeys and mules. The animals are now receiving medical care at an animal sanctuary…

During special function at Seychelles Coast Guard Base, Modi handed over the fast patrol vessel Lespwar to Herminie as a gift for the government of Seychelles India on Saturday handed over a patrol vessel and utility vehicles to the Seychelles Defence Force at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, with…

If the forecast holds, rainfall activity is expected to pick up during the first week of July, allowing the monsoon to advance more rapidly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next three…

Apart from attending events linked to Seychelles’ National Day celebrations, PM Modi will visit the Seychelles Coast Guard Base. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Jonathan, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, during his three day visit to Seychelles that will begin on Saturday. Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be…

Sanjeev, a resident of Chak Kodar village in Ambedkar Nagar district, was the alleged main shooter in murder of Singh in the PGI area on May 27, police said. A suspected shooter carrying a ₹1 lakh reward on his arrest in the murder of Lucknow property dealer Sandeep Singh was killed in a police encounter in Lucknow…

Police allege that Ketan Agarwal was pushed off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18 by his fiance Siya Goyal, 20 and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, 22. Sahil Goyal, the brother of Siya Goyal, one of the accused in the murder of 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, told police that the family would have called…

The BJP accused the Rajya Sabha MP of trying to misinform the people and mixing up foreign policy with vote bank. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has questioned the government’s “silence” on Gaza. In an Op-Ed piece, she has claimed that India is prioritising closer ties with Israel over its historical position on Palestinian rights, linking the country’s…

Champat Rai has resigned from his post at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested eight individuals involved in the alleged embezzlement case. General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, has stepped down from his position amid the controversy surrounding the alleged donation theft in the Ayodhya Ram Temple, sources told Times…

A group of Nihang Sikhs recently called off a planned protest march in Uttarakhand after negotiations with authorities regarding the release of arrested members involved in a violent dispute at Karnaprayag. A group of Nihang Sikhs, who were demanding the release of fellow sect members and sought action against police officials, have called off their planned protest…

Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG. The Indian embassy in Doha said that the bodies of eight Indian nationals who were killed in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan in Qatar have been repatriated. The…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in New Delhi, however, had dismissed the US claim and asserted that India had not agreed to hold any such talks with Pakistan. New Delhi: Notwithstanding the continuing war of words between New Delhi and Islamabad, some eminent Indian and Pakistani personalities recently held ‘Track-II’ dialogues, just within days after Mohan Bhagwat,…

Until a comprehensive National Register of Citizens is officially enacted across India, proving citizenship requires presenting a robust combination of legacy documents The Ministry of External Affairs’s assertion that an Indian passport is not a definitive document of citizenship has reignited a long-standing national debate. This position is supported by legal precedent; in 2003, the Bombay High…

He completed the journey of visiting every country on Earth in just 6 years, 6 months and 22 days. Benny Prasad, a Bengaluru-born musician, has gone viral after showing off the travel record of a lifetime. He claimed that he has visited 245 countries and territories, with 16 Indian passports stuffed full of stamps and visas to…

Mahesh Dixit brings with him decades of experience in intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism operations and national security management. The Centre has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), placing one of the country’s most experienced intelligence professionals at the helm of India’s premier internal security agency. Dixit,…

Six of the eight accused are temple employees responsible for counting cash. All six were caught embezzling money on CCTV cameras. Eight persons have been taken into custody and a police case lodged following allegations of theft of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The First Information Report mentions eight accused, six of whom are temple employees…

Siya Goyal’s parents said that if their daughter is found guilty, then she should be pushed from the same place where Ketan was thrown from. If she is found guilty, push her from the same spot from where Ketan Agarwal fell to death, Siya Goyal’s parents have said. Siya is accused of killing her fiance, Ketan Agarwal,…

The ED has attached two Zurich International Life insurance policies linked to Shrikant Bhasi in the AOPL case. The move follows findings that the policies were funded through connected overseas entities and were being readied for surrender. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has provisionally attached two Investment Linked Life Insurance Policies maintained with Zurich…

The Delhi government has begun proceedings against Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, after an inquiry flagged patient care lapses and other alleged violations. The case has sharpened scrutiny of emergency treatment protocols, safety compliance and accountability at private hospitals. The Delhi government will initiate action against Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh after a district administration inquiry found multiple…

The accident took place around midnight in Ramgarh district. According to police, the impact of the crash was so severe that the victims were killed on the spot. Seven people were killed, and one person was seriously injured after a vehicle collided with a truck in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, police said on Friday. The accident took place…

Bhagwant Mann defended himself with a “mask theory” at a press conference, but the video he presented was different from the one that triggered the Akal Takht’s action and the wider sacrilege row, prompting fresh attacks from the opposition. As Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday defended himself by claiming that an impostor wearing a mask…

Twelve bonded labourers were rescued from a factory in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar, where they were allegedly held captive, beaten and forced to work without pay for nearly two years. A joint team comprising the Labour Department, police and district administration conducted a raid on a utensil-manufacturing factory in Muzaffarnagar on Monday and rescued 12 bonded labourers who…

Officials stressed the document’s primary purpose is to enable international travel and establish identity abroad. Amid growing public confusion over the use of passports as proof of citizenship and eligibility for government benefits, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is strictly a travel document and should not be treated as conclusive…

Ketan Agarwal fell to his death in a gorge at the Lohagad Fort while trekking with Siya. Initially, it was declared an accidental death. Police probe, however, revealed a sinister plan. Ketan Agarwal had no inkling of his fiancee Siya Goyal’s alleged affair with Chetan Chaudhary, but had felt something amiss because her phone would remain busy…

Re-NEET 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan briefed the cabinet on successful completion of the NEET re-examination. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday applauded the successful conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate (NEET UG) re-examination, saying the exercise demonstrated a “whole-of-government” approach and praising ministers and officials for their collective effort. Speaking at…

A drunken man climbed an 11,000-volt electricity pole and lay on overhead wires in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district, triggering panic among villagers. Officials suspended power supply and safely rescued him after hours of persuasion, with police confirming he was intoxicated. A drunken man’s bizarre stunt atop an 11,000-volt electricity pole triggered panic in Uttar Pradesh’s Maharajganj district…

A Brazilian psychic’s bizarre prediction of an alien invasion during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between Brazil and Scotland in Miami has gone viral online. Vo Bahiana, who has over 23 million followers, claims recurring dreams showed UFOs abducting players and fans from Hard Rock Stadium. Despite widespread attention on social media, there is no evidence…

After two days of ministerial-level talks , Goyal appreciated US trade representative Greer’s leadership and the sustained efforts of both negotiating teams. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal and US trade representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday concluded “multiple rounds” of discussions on an interim trade deal , and made “substantial progress” the commerce ministry said in a statement…

The DGCA said interim action had been taken against the crew and the concerned air traffic controller for failing to report the incident. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has de-rostered the operating crew of an Air India flight and an air traffic controller after an aircraft briefly entered Pakistan’s Lahore airspace while attempting to land…

Pune Police detain Neeraj in Ketan Agarwal murder case, allege Siya and Chetan planned the killing at a cafe. In the latest development in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, the Pune Police have detained Neeraj, a friend of accused Chetan, in connection with the Ketan murder case and are investigating his possible involvement. The investigators also found…

A new book claims the US president rejected official tariff data and insisted India’s duties on American goods were at least 175%. United States President Donald Trump refused to accept his own administration’s data on Indian tariffs and lashed out at Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for presenting figures that he believed vastly understated New Delhi’s duties on…

Alka Yagnik’s Padma Bhushan appearance renewed awareness about sensorineural hearing loss, prompting fans’ support and hearing health discussions. Veteran playback singer Alka Yagnik was conferred the prestigious Padma Bhushan by Droupadi Murmu during the investiture ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. While fans celebrated the recognition of one of India’s most beloved voices, many also expressed concern after…

Vishal Agarwal, father of the 26-year-old real estate director, has described how Siya pushed Ketan from the fort on June 14. When Ketan survived by grabbing a bush, Siya shouted that a snake was approaching and then hugged him. Four days before Ketan Agarwal was pushed to his death from Maharashtra’s Lohagad Fort, his fiancee Siya Goyal…

Since fleeing India, Nirav Modi has faced extradition proceedings, asset seizures and multiple recovery actions by banks and enforcement agencies. Fugitive diamond trader Nirav Modi has suffered another legal setback in the United Kingdom. The London High Court has ruled in favour of Bank of India, holding Modi liable to pay more than $10.7 million — over…

Ahead of the arrival of large groups of Indian pilgrims, India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, undertook the sacred Parikrama around Mount Kailash himself. For thousands of devotees, seeing the sacred Mount Kailash and taking a dip in the holy waters of Lake Manasarovar is a dream that often takes years, sometimes even decades, to come true.…

Rohit Sharma was awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at the Civil Investiture Ceremony, in recognition of his contributions to Indian cricket. Rohit Sharma added another major national honour to his decorated career as he was conferred the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday. The India cricket great was among…

The underlying science of the implant relies on groundbreaking medical research proving that cancer tissue operates as an electrically active entity In a revolutionary leap for neurotechnology, a San Francisco-based longevity startup with close ties to Elon Musk’s Neuralink has commenced human testing of a specialised brain implant designed to detect and treat cancer. The company, Coherence…

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif echoed this sentiment, highlighting that ballistic missiles were not addressed in the recent memorandum of understanding. Both leaders stressed the importance of regional stability and diplomatic efforts. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said Tehran’s ballistic missile programme was not included in the preliminary agreement that helped end the recent conflict and…

According to the party’s state general secretary, Rahul Kothari, 33% of women have been included in the executive committee. People belonging to all castes and communities have found a place in it. The first meeting of the executive committee will be held in Orchha on July 15. Some more BJP leaders may be included in the committee…

The BJP-led government in West Bengal has announced plans for a greenfield airport near Kalyani, around 50 km north of Kolkata. Once operational, it will make Kolkata India’s third metropolitan region with multiple commercial airports. Mamata Banerjee, as the CM, had resisted the Centre’s plan for a second airport. India’s civil aviation map is undergoing a big…

Speaking before security chiefs from BRICS nations and partner countries, including Russia, China, Iran, Brazil and South Africa, Doval said the grouping has a very special role to play in a world increasingly defined by instability and complex geopolitical challenges. At the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers’ Meeting in New Delhi, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval delivered…

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urged youngsters working abroad to return home, promising regular jobs and fair recruitment. He said transparent hiring and stronger education would help the young people build their future in the state. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday urged young people from the state who are working abroad to return, saying…

India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had a bilateral meeting with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of a BRICS meeting in New Delhi. India on Monday stressed “stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations” with China, with the two sides preparing for the 25th round of boundary negotiations expected to be held later this year…

Tata Electronics said on Monday ​it had detected a recent “cybersecurity incident”, after researchers said World Leaks posted purported component design and specification papers of Apple and Tesla, both customers ‌of the Indian group. The ransomware group has posted more than 200,000 files on the dark web, the security researchers told Reuters. “A few weeks ago, Tata…

In a significant political development, six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs joined Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Monday. The MPs, including Omraje Nimbalkar and Sanjay Dina Patil, formally switched camps in the presence of Shinde and senior party leaders. In a significant setback for Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT), six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs on Monday…

India’s credit ecosystem has expanded over the past decade, yet a large section of the population remains outside the formal lending framework. For millions of Indians, the dream of owning a home often runs into a familiar obstacle: no credit history. Young professionals. First-job earners. Migrant workers. Freelancers. People who have never taken a loan or owned…

A preliminary examination of her mobile phone revealed two SIM cards and a Facebook account containing what officials described as objectionable content, including links to foreign profiles. A woman has been arrested in Jaipur by Rajasthan’s Anti-Terrorism Squad over alleged connections to a sleeper cell linked to the Pakistani terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed. The arrest was made following…

Allegations that crores of rupees in donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya were misappropriated have led to a political and legal controversy. The authorities handling donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya have come under the scanner following allegations that crores of rupees donated by devotees have been embezzled. The claims have led to demands for…

A dispute over licence fees for FIFA World Cup screenings has triggered concern among Kerala’s football fans and community organisers. The row reached the state Assembly, where the government promised intervention and a possible resolution. Licence fee notices issued for public screenings of FIFA World Cup matches have sparked a backlash in Kerala, with football fan clubs…

The Delhi High Court held that the bescoms’ challenge to the government’s preliminary notice for CAG audit was premature while leaving the legality of the audit to be decided by the Supreme Court. The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to interfere with the Delhi government’s proposal to initiate a Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) audit of…

Yogesh Dighe and Rikeba Jakap, residents of Badlapur, died on the spot. Two people died, and one sustained serious injuries as a BMW car rammed a divider on the Mumbai-Vadodara Highway in Mumbai’s Badlapur. The BMW Z4, a high-performance car, was completely shattered in the accident, with its parts scattered on the road. At the time of…

A bus and a truck collided on NH-27 in Jalpaiguri’s Ulladabri area, killing one person and injuring 25 others. Police are examining whether rain-slick roads caused the crash as the state announced compensation and treatment support. At least six persons were killed and 29 others were injured in a collision between a bus and a truck in…

Seven Nihang Sikhs have occupied the Nagarasu Gurdwara in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district for over 30 hours, with one elderly sevadar still held hostage. Seven Nihang Sikhs have occupied the Nagarasu Gurdwara on the Hemkund Sahib pilgrimage route in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district for more than 30 hours, with one elderly sevadar still being held hostage. The standoff at…

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal questions lack of FIRs in the Ram Temple donation row, alleges theft of crores in offerings and valuables. He claims action against those involved could destabilise the government, while the SIT probe continues. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday questioned the alleged lack of action in the Ram Temple…

A nine-month-old girl was allegedly taken from her home in Gorakhpur and assaulted by her 12-year-old maternal uncle. Police said the child is stable in hospital as legal action continues. A 12-year-old boy allegedly kidnapped his nine-month-old niece from beside her sleeping mother and raped her after watching pornographic content, police said in a shocking incident from…

Asaduddin Owaisi has urged Amit Shah to stop demolitions of mosques and dargahs in Rajasthan’s border districts. He has alleged selective targeting of Muslim religious sites while officials have yet to respond. AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday alleged that mosques, dargahs and other Muslim religious structures were being selectively targeted for demolition in…

Indian shares advanced in early trade on Monday, tracking Asian peers after U.S.-Iran peace talks over the weekend ​raised hopes the months-long conflict could be heading for closure. The ‌first round of U.S.-Iran talks ended with progress on a roadmap for a final deal within 60 days, helping calm investor nerves after a tense opening marked by…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined International Yoga Day celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road and urged people to make yoga a daily habit. Highlighting this year’s theme, “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” he said yoga promotes fitness, reduces stress, keeps diseases at bay and helps maintain vitality with age. Modi also praised Bengal’s spiritual legacy and yoga traditions. Prime…

Supporters of India’s viral Cockroach Janta Party banged steel plates with spoons in a protest Saturday to demand the resignation of the education minister over allegations of examination irregularities and repeated paper leaks. The protest near Parliament in New Delhi by hundreds of students and young supporters of the nascent movement added to the pressure on Prime…

Pawan Khera took up the mantle to chastise his senior colleague. His message, though sarcastic, conveyed the party’s stern stance on Tharoor, drawing a sharp response from the MP. A global issue, support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, then reciprocal sniping — this peculiar trajectory has characterised Shashi Tharoor and the Congress’ relationship on several occasions over…

A software engineer’s viral post comparing Indian and US startup cultures has sparked debate online. Long working hours, late night calls and endless meetings are often seen as part of startup life. But for software engineer Devaansh Bhandari, working at a remote US based startup showed him that things can be very different. In a post on…

“Yoga can help human life to aspire for constant growth,” said Modi, adding that the target “is to be more energetic at 50 than we were at 30.” Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the 12th International Yoga Day (IYD) celebrations at Kolkata’s Red Road on Sunday morning, taking part in a mega event as thousands joined open-air…

The Congress has urged Goa’s Education Department to withdraw its circular mandating Yoga Day attendance on Sunday. The dispute has widened into a debate over parental choice, holidays and the politicisation of yoga. The Congress on Saturday asked Goa’s Education Department to withdraw its circular making it compulsory for school students and teachers to attend Yoga Day…

An unidentified person allegedly tried to set fire to the PWD Sub-Divisional Office in Jafrabad. Posters and a social media video backing a farm loan waiver have widened the police probe. Maharashtra’s Jalna district has triggered a police investigation after officials recovered diesel-filled bottles and posters demanding complete farm loan waivers from the scene. The incident took…

Kerala reported 13 more Shigella infections on Saturday, taking June’s total to 133. The rise came as health teams intensified surveillance while Nipah contacts in Kozhikode tested negative. Shigella infections continued to rise in Kerala on Saturday, with 13 more cases reported even as health authorities stepped up surveillance and containment measures, officials said. The state has…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh underlines the importance of self-reliance in securing India’s borders amid new-age threats. He said changing warfare and Operation Sindoor underline the need for constant adaptation and capability. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that self-reliance, or Aatmanirbharta, is central to ensuring India’s national security on its own terms, stressing that technological agility,…

Two men allegedly posed as CBI officers and robbed a trader of Rs 25 lakh at Balapur bus stand. Police arrested them within 12 hours, recovered the cash and began checking its source. In a swift breakthrough, the Akola Local Crime Branch (LCB) arrested two men within 12 hours of their allegedly posing as Central Bureau of…

A Delhi NGO worker was allegedly molested and disrobed by a mob in Odisha’s Rayagada after being mistaken for a child-lifter. The attack has triggered a sharp political row as police arrested 21 people and promised more action. The alleged molestation and disrobing of a 22-year-old NGO worker in Odisha’s Rayagada district after a mob mistook her…

Nearly a year after the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, about 9% of victim families have not accepted the ₹1 crore ex-gratia compensation, while 4% have not taken the interim ₹25 lakh payment. Air India and Tata Sons said 96% families received interim aid and 91% accepted final payouts, with delays linked to documentation and disputes.…

The CBSE-OSM controversy exposes deeper faults in cybersecurity audits, procurement and institutional accountability In February 2026, Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old security researcher and Grade 12 student, discovered vulnerabilities in the online platform used for Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) pilot on on-screen marking (OSM) system. CBSE used a platform developed by Coempt Eduteck Private Limited, a…

Deadlines for new lines: ORR line trial run by October, full Pink Line by March 2027 Bengaluru: In his first review meeting of the Namma Metro project on Friday, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda blamed “mismanaged” metro worksites for Bengaluru’s “visual disfigurement” and some of its severe traffic congestion. He also set fresh timelines for…

India secured a major diplomatic victory as Vivek Aggarwal, a senior IAS officer and Union Secretary, was elected Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The MEA hailed the appointment as a “major win for India”, highlighting the country’s growing influence in combating money laundering, terror financing, and emerging financial threats globally. In a significant…

Tension flared at Kolkata Airport on Friday as TMC and BJP supporters clashed ahead of Abhishek Banerjee’s arrival from Delhi, where he had met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. TMC and BJP supporters clashed at Kolkata Airport on Friday evening just before the arrival of Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, who was returning from Delhi after meeting…