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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…

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…