India’s Retail Inflation Hits 13-Month High in April as Food Prices Surge Despite Stable Fuel Costs

Vegetable vendors and consumers at an Indian market as India’s retail inflation rises in April 2026 due to higher food prices

India’s retail inflation edged higher in April 2026, with rising food prices pushing the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to its highest level in over a year, even as fuel-related pressures remained largely contained. Data released by the National Statistics Office showed headline inflation climbed to 3.48 percent in April from 3.40 percent in March, marking … Read more

AIADMK Factional Rift Deepens as Rebel Bloc Signals Support for CM Vijay’s TVK

Tamil Nadu AIADMK rebel MLAs in meeting with senior leaders C Ve Shanmugham and S P Velumani.

CHENNAI – Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is witnessing a historic realignment as a significant faction within the AIADMK moves to support the newly sworn-in Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay and his Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), challenging the authority of party general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami (EPS). The development comes days after the state assembly elections, … Read more

Modi Urges Work-from-Home and Austerity Measures Amid US-Iran War; Rahul Gandhi Labels Moves ‘Evidence of Failure’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the public in Hyderabad amid global energy crisis.

Hyderabad, May 10, 2026 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged Indians to adopt a series of austerity measures, including working from home, minimizing petrol and diesel consumption, postponing foreign travel, and delaying gold purchases for at least a year. His address, delivered at a Telangana BJP rally in Hyderabad while inaugurating multiple projects, … Read more

Chandranath Rath Killing Sparks Political Shockwaves in Bengal After Poll Verdict

Chandranath Rath, close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, who was shot dead in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas district

The killing of Chandranath Rath, a close aide and executive assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, has intensified political tensions in West Bengal just days after the state’s high-stakes assembly election results. Rath, a former Indian Air Force employee who later emerged as one of Adhikari’s most trusted organisational figures, was shot dead by unidentified … Read more

Vijay’s TVK Shakes Tamil Nadu Politics but Falls Short: Coalition Talks Intensify After Historic Mandate

Vijay addressing supporters after TVK emerges as largest party in Tamil Nadu 2026 election

In a dramatic political upheaval, actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has emerged as the single-largest party in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, fundamentally disrupting the state’s long-standing two-party dominance. However, despite its breakthrough performance, the TVK majority shortfall has left the party just below the critical 118-seat mark in the 234-member assembly, triggering … Read more

Powai Hit-and-Run: Teen Driver Arrested After Speeding Car Injures Four on JVLR

Damaged car at Powai hit-and-run accident site on JVLR with injured pedestrians and police presence

A Powai hit-and-run incident involving a speeding SUV left four pedestrians injured on Mumbai’s busy Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) on Sunday evening, raising fresh concerns over reckless driving and road safety in the city. The accused, a 19-year-old college student from Kharghar, was later taken into custody after initially fleeing the scene and subsequently surrendering … Read more

India’s Nationwide Emergency Alert Test Sparks Panic, Signals New Era in Disaster Communication

Smartphones displaying emergency alert notification during India Cell Broadcast System test

The India Cell Broadcast System test triggered widespread alarm across cities on Saturday as millions of smartphones simultaneously emitted loud sirens and flashed urgent warnings. What initially appeared to many as a real emergency from global conflict fears to cyberattacks was later confirmed to be a planned nationwide drill by the Government of India to … Read more

AAP Crisis Deepens: FIRs Against Sandeep Pathak Follow Mass Defection, Party Scrambles to Contain Fallout in Punjab

Sandeep Pathak leaving residence amid FIRs after AAP Rajya Sabha defection crisis in Punjab

The political turmoil triggered by the AAP Rajya Sabha defection has escalated sharply, with Punjab Police registering two FIRs under non-bailable sections against former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak, just days after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move comes amid a broader crisis for the Arvind … Read more

Mamata Banerjee’s Midnight Strongroom Vigil Triggers EVM Row Ahead of Bengal Results

Mamata Banerjee visits EVM strongroom in Kolkata amid tampering allegations before West Bengal election results

A late-night visit by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to an Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) strongroom in Kolkata has ignited a fresh political flashpoint just days before the state’s crucial Assembly election results. The incident, centered around allegations of EVM tampering, unfolded in Bhabanipur Banerjee’s own constituency and has intensified an already charged atmosphere … Read more

Exit Polls 2026 Signal Political Realignment Across States as BJP Eyes Bengal Breakthrough, UDF Gains in Kerala

Voters standing in queues during India 2026 Assembly elections across multiple states

India’s 2026 Assembly exit polls have set the stage for a potentially transformative political moment, with projections pointing to a tight and historic contest in West Bengal, a dominant showing for the BJP in Assam, a likely comeback for the Congress-led alliance in Kerala, and a possible second consecutive term for the DMK in Tamil … Read more

BJP Sweeps Gujarat Local Body Elections, Wins All 15 Municipal Corporations in Historic Mandate

BJP leaders celebrating Gujarat local body election victory with supporters

Gujarat’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) delivered a landmark performance in the 2026 local body elections, securing an unprecedented victory across urban and rural regions of the state. On Tuesday, the party won all 15 municipal corporations, including nine newly formed bodies, and maintained overwhelming dominance in municipalities, district panchayats, and taluka panchayats, solidifying its … Read more

Raghav Chadha’s Defection Fuels Fresh Political Storm as “Sheesh Mahal 2 Controversy” Engulfs Kejriwal

Political clash in Delhi over Sheesh Mahal 2 controversy involving Arvind Kejriwal and BJP leaders

The Sheesh Mahal 2 controversy has escalated into a major flashpoint in Delhi politics after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha, along with six other Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MPs, defected to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and publicly backed allegations of extravagant living against former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The renewed political attack centers … Read more

Raghav Chadha Leads Mass Exit of AAP MPs to BJP in Major Rajya Sabha Shift

Raghav Chadha addressing press conference announcing AAP MPs joining BJP in New Delhi

In a significant political development with potential national implications, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Raghav Chadha on Friday announced that he, along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs, has decided to merge with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The move, formalized through constitutional provisions allowing group defection, marks one of the largest parliamentary shifts from … Read more

Amit Shah Escalates Bengal Poll Rhetoric With ‘Ulta Latka kar…’ Warning Ahead of Crucial Voting Phases

Amit Shah addressing rally in West Bengal elections warning against violence

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has intensified political rhetoric in West Bengal’s high-stakes assembly elections, issuing a sharp warning to alleged “goons” linked to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) even as the state recorded historic voter participation in the opening phase of polling. The remarks, delivered both at a rally in Darjeeling and later on … Read more

Kedarnath Temple Reopens With Strict Ban on Phones and Videography Amid Heavy Snowfall

Kedarnath Temple covered in snow as devotees gather during Char Dham Yatra 2026

The reopening of Kedarnath Temple on April 22 has marked a significant moment in the 2026 Char Dham Yatra, but this year’s pilgrimage has begun under tighter regulations, including a complete ban on mobile phones, videography, and drones within the temple premises. As thousands of devotees arrived at the Himalayan shrine despite freezing temperatures and … Read more

Kharge’s ‘Terrorist’ Remark on PM Modi Triggers Political Firestorm Ahead of Tamil Nadu Polls

Mallikarjun Kharge addressing press conference in Chennai amid controversy over remarks on PM Modi

A sharp political controversy erupted after Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist” during a campaign address in Chennai, drawing swift backlash from the BJP and intensifying tensions ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. The remark later clarified by Kharge has injected fresh acrimony into an already heated … Read more

Kejriwal Recusal Plea Delhi High Court Verdict Today in Excise Policy Case Sparks High-Stakes Legal Test

Delhi High Court hearing on Kejriwal recusal plea in excise policy case with legal proceedings underway

The Kejriwal recusal plea Delhi High Court proceedings in the Delhi excise policy case have reached a decisive stage, with the court set to pronounce its verdict at 4:30 pm today on whether Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma should withdraw from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) challenge to the discharge of former Chief Minister … Read more

PM Modi to Address Nation Tonight After Women’s Reservation Bill Defeat in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi preparing for national address after Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30 pm on Saturday, April 18, in the immediate aftermath of the Women’s Reservation Bill defeat in the Lok Sabha a major legislative setback that has intensified political tensions and revived debate over representation, federal balance, and electoral reforms in India. The address comes just a … Read more

Women’s Quota Amendment Bill Fails in Lok Sabha, Dealing Rare Setback to Modi Government

Parliament session during voting on women’s quota amendment bill in Lok Sabha

In a significant political development, the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 aimed at accelerating the implementation of women’s reservation in Parliament failed to secure the required two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha on Friday, marking the first legislative defeat for the Narendra Modi-led government since it came to power in 2014. The setback stalls efforts … Read more

India’s LPG Supply Crisis Could Last Up to Four Years as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Global Energy Flows

LPG cylinders stacked amid supply disruption due to West Asia conflict affecting India

India’s LPG supply crisis is expected to persist for up to four years, according to senior government officials, as ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia continue to disrupt critical energy infrastructure and choke key shipping routes. The prolonged instability triggered by the escalation of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran since late February has significantly impacted … Read more

ED Raids Target AAP MP Ashok Mittal’s Lovely Group Days After Rajya Sabha Role Change

ED officials conducting raids at Lovely Professional University campus linked to AAP MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab

Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Ashok Mittal a Rajya Sabha MP from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and founder of Lovely Professional University have triggered political controversy after multiple premises linked to his business empire were searched across Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday. The action, conducted under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), comes just … Read more

Noida Worker Protests Turn Violent as UP Government Probes ‘Conspiracy’ Angle, Possible External Links

Police personnel deployed in Noida industrial area after violent worker protests and arson incidents

Violence erupted across multiple industrial zones in Noida on Monday as protests by factory workers demanding wage hikes spiraled into clashes, arson, and widespread disruption, prompting the Uttar Pradesh government to launch a high-level investigation into what it describes as a possible “planned conspiracy.” Authorities are also examining claims of external involvement, including a potential … Read more

Noida Workers’ Protest Turns Violent Over Wage Demands, Vehicles Torched in Industrial Belt

Factory workers protest in Noida industrial area with vehicles burning and police deployment

A Noida workers protest demanding higher wages escalated into violence on Monday in the city’s industrial hub, with incidents of arson, stone-pelting, and vandalism reported from Phase-2 areas including Sectors 60 and 62. The unrest, which has been building over several days, disrupted traffic, triggered heavy police deployment, and prompted heightened security measures along the … Read more

EC Issues Stern Warning to TMC Ahead of Bengal Polls, Vows Violence-Free Elections

Election Commission of India officials preparing for West Bengal Assembly elections amid heightened security

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has delivered an unusually direct warning to West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, signalling a zero-tolerance approach to electoral malpractice in a state long associated with poll-related violence. The poll body’s message comes amid escalating tensions with the TMC, disputes over voter roll … Read more

Aerobridge Panel Collapse at Hyderabad Airport Injures Passenger, Triggers Safety Concerns

Damaged aerobridge ceiling panel at Hyderabad airport after incident injuring passenger

A Hyderabad airport aerobridge incident involving a falling ceiling panel has raised fresh questions about infrastructure safety at one of India’s busiest aviation hubs. A 63-year-old passenger was injured on Sunday after a large metal sheet dislodged from the ceiling of an aerobridge and struck him while he was disembarking from a domestic flight arriving … Read more

Kejriwal Seeks Judge’s Recusal, Set to Argue Case Himself in Delhi Excise Policy Row

Arvind Kejriwal arriving at Delhi High Court to argue excise policy case recusal plea

Delhi’s high-profile excise policy case took a dramatic turn on Monday as Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal moved a recusal plea in the Delhi High Court, seeking the withdrawal of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma from hearing the Central Bureau of Investigation’s (CBI) appeal against his discharge. In an unusual move underscoring the political … Read more

India Enforces Four-Bin Waste Segregation Rule Nationwide to Tackle Rising Pollution

Color-coded waste bins showing green, blue, red, and black segregation system in India

India’s new four-bin waste segregation rule has come into effect from April 1, marking a significant overhaul of the country’s solid waste management system. The updated framework mandates households, institutions, and businesses across urban and rural areas to separate waste into four distinct categories at the source an expansion from the long-standing two-bin model. Authorities … Read more

BJP Unveils Assam Poll Manifesto with ₹5 Lakh Crore Investment Push and Indigenous Safeguards

Nirmala Sitharaman releasing BJP Assam election manifesto in Guwahati ahead of assembly polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, outlining an ambitious roadmap that includes ₹5 lakh crore in infrastructure investments, legal reforms such as a Uniform Civil Code, and strong measures to protect the rights, land, and identity of indigenous communities. The announcement, made in Guwahati by … Read more

India Lockdown Rumours Debunked: Government Denies Claims Amid Middle East Crisis Concerns

People at petrol pumps in India amid lockdown rumours and fuel supply concerns

Amid rising public anxiety over a possible India lockdown, the central government has issued a categorical denial, stating that no such measure is under consideration despite escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. The clarification follows a surge of misinformation on social media and misinterpretations of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent parliamentary remarks, which referenced preparedness … Read more

Raghav Chadha Flags ‘Sugar Syrup’ Sold as Fruit Juice, Urges Crackdown on Misleading Beverage Ads

Packaged fruit juice bottles displaying fresh fruit images on labels in a supermarket aisle

Raghav Chadha fruit juice misleading ads took center stage in Parliament this week as the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader raised alarm over what he described as deceptive marketing practices in India’s packaged beverage industry. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Chadha accused several companies of selling sugar-heavy drinks under the guise of healthy fruit juices, … Read more

Bastar Nears End of Maoist Era as Senior Commander Paparao Surrenders with Cadres

Maoist commander Paparao surrendering with cadres in Bastar forest region

The surrender of senior Maoist commander Paparao in Bastar marks a decisive moment in India’s decades-long battle against Left-Wing Extremism, with officials describing it as a symbolic and operational turning point in a region once considered the insurgency’s strongest bastion. Paparao, a key leader of the Communist Party of India (Maoist), is set to lay … Read more

Delhi Assembly Bomb Threat Email Triggers Security Sweep, Top Leaders Named in Alarming Message

Security personnel inspecting Delhi Assembly premises after bomb threat email targeting leaders and metro station

A bomb threat email targeting the Delhi Assembly bomb threat has prompted heightened security measures across the national capital, after an unidentified sender warned of explosions at key locations and named several senior political leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the message. The email, received by Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Tuesday, claimed … Read more

Supreme Court Rebukes Bengal Government Over Kolkata Metro Delay, Refuses Extension Plea

Kolkata Metro Orange Line construction at Chingrighata crossing amid Supreme Court intervention

India’s Supreme Court on Monday sharply criticised the West Bengal government for delaying work on the Kolkata Metro Orange Line, refusing to grant more time and warning against politicising a key public infrastructure project. Hearing an appeal against a prior order of the Calcutta High Court, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant dismissed … Read more

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 School Holiday in India: March 20 or 21? Moon Sighting to Decide Final Date

Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 moon sighting and school holiday announcement in India

As Ramadan draws to a close, uncertainty surrounds the Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 school holiday across India, with educational institutions awaiting confirmation on whether closures will fall on March 20 or March 21. The festival, which marks the end of a month-long period of fasting and prayer, is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon making … Read more

NDA Strengthens Grip in Rajya Sabha After 2026 Polls, Sweeps Bihar and Gains in Odisha

Rajya Sabha elections 2026 results showing NDA gains with Nitish Kumar and BJP candidates winning seats

The 2026 Rajya Sabha elections have significantly strengthened the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in India’s Upper House, with the alliance sweeping all five seats in Bihar and securing three of four contested seats in Odisha. The outcome of two seats in Haryana briefly came under scrutiny amid a dispute over alleged violations of vote … Read more

LPG Shortage in India Triggers Long Queues, Restaurant Closures and Surge in Electric Cooking Demand

People standing in long queues outside LPG gas agency during LPG shortage in India

India is facing a growing LPG shortage in India, as disruptions in global energy supply linked to escalating tensions in West Asia ripple through domestic markets, affecting households, restaurants and transport sectors across multiple cities. Reports from major urban centres including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune and Kolkata suggest that irregular cylinder deliveries, rising prices and … Read more

Rahul Gandhi Attends Farmer’s Family Wedding in Haryana’s Sonipat Village

Rahul Gandhi interacting with locals during his visit to Madina village in Sonipat, Haryana for a farmer family wedding

Rahul Gandhi visited Madina village in Sonipat, Haryana, on Tuesday to attend a wedding in a farmer’s family, drawing attention from local residents and political leaders alike. The Rahul Gandhi Sonipat visit comes amid the Congress leader’s continued outreach to rural communities and farmers across northern India. The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok … Read more

Madhya Pradesh Horror: Man Arrested After Brutal Killing of Teen in Damoh, Villagers Allege Cannibalistic Acts

Police and villagers at the crime scene in Samanna village, Damoh district, after the shocking Damoh murder case involving a teenage victim.

A shocking Damoh murder case has stunned residents of Madhya Pradesh after a 46-year-old man allegedly killed a teenage boy with a hammer and was seen attempting to consume parts of the victim’s body. The brutal incident occurred in Samanna village of Damoh district, where villagers claim the accused tried to eat flesh and drink … Read more

Protests Erupt in Patna Over Nitish Kumar’s Possible Rajya Sabha Nomination Amid Political Speculation

Protestors raising slogans in support of Nitish Kumar outside his residence in Patna amidst Rajya Sabha speculation.

Amid swirling rumors that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar may be nominated to the Rajya Sabha, tensions have risen within his party, Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), and beyond. On Thursday, angry JD(U) supporters gathered outside Kumar’s residence in Patna, voicing their strong opposition to the speculated shift in leadership. They raised slogans demanding that Kumar … Read more

Narendra Modi’s YouTube Channel Surpasses 30 Million Subscribers, Cementing His Dominance in Global Political Digital Reach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering, highlighting his YouTube channel crossing 30 million subscribers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel has crossed the 30 million subscriber mark, reinforcing his status as the most-followed world leader on the platform and underscoring the growing influence of digital communication in global politics. The milestone not only places Modi far ahead of his international counterparts on YouTube but also highlights the scale of … Read more

Kashmir Locks Down After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killing Triggers Massive Protests in Srinagar

Security forces deployed at Lal Chowk Srinagar after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killing sparked protests in Kashmir

Kashmir imposed sweeping restrictions, shut schools, and curtailed internet services after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in a reported joint U.S.–Israel strike triggered some of the largest protests seen in the Valley in years. Authorities moved swiftly to seal key areas of Srinagar, including Lal Chowk, as thousands of mourners took to the streets to express … Read more

Bengal Poll Flashpoint: Dilip Ghosh Demands Central Forces as Voter Roll Revision Sparks Political Storm

BJP leader Dilip Ghosh speaking during Parivartan Yatra in West Bengal amid voter roll revision controversy

The debate over the West Bengal elections intensified on Saturday after senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh declared that polling in the state “cannot be conducted without central forces,” citing alleged tensions and incidents of violence during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His remarks come amid mounting political friction over the scale … Read more

Delhi Court Discharges Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 21 Others in Delhi Excise Policy Case, CBI Chargesheet Rejected

Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia outside Delhi court after discharge in Delhi Excise Policy case

In a sweeping setback to the prosecution, a Delhi court on Friday discharged all 23 accused in the high-profile Delhi Excise Policy case, including former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, ruling that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) failed to establish even a prima facie case of criminal conspiracy … Read more

Supreme Court Intervenes After NCERT Textbook Mentions ‘Judicial Corruption’, Chapter to Be Rewritten

Supreme Court of India building exterior amid controversy over NCERT Class 8 textbook mentioning judicial corruption

A fresh controversy over a Class 8 social science textbook has escalated into a constitutional flashpoint, after the Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of references to “corruption at various levels of the judiciary” in a newly released publication by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). Chief Justice of India Surya Kant … Read more

Modi Israel Visit Signals Strategic Depth Amid US-Iran Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Ben Gurion International Airport during his official visit to Israel

Modi Israel visit underscores India’s deepening strategic partnership with Israel at a time of heightened tensions between the United States and Iran. As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, New Delhi and Jerusalem prepared to elevate bilateral ties through a new security memorandum of understanding (MoU) focused on … Read more

Meghalaya CM Slams Racial Abuse of Arunachal Women in Delhi, Calls It ‘Unacceptable’ in Diverse India

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma speaking on racial abuse case involving Arunachal women in Delhi

Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma has strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse and criminal intimidation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in South Delhi, calling the incident “unacceptable” and warning that such acts undermine India’s unity and progress. The confrontation reportedly took place in Malviya Nagar on February 20, 2026, and has since triggered a … Read more

BJP Leader Blanket Distribution Video Sparks Outrage in Rajasthan

BJP leader Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria at blanket distribution event in Tonk Rajasthan amid controversy

BJP leader blanket distribution video has triggered widespread criticism after footage emerged allegedly showing senior party figure Sukhbir Singh Jaunapuria refusing to give blankets to three Muslim women during a public event in Rajasthan’s Tonk district. The incident, which reportedly took place in Karad village, has ignited political backlash and renewed debate over discrimination and … Read more

PM Modi Inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro, Boosting Connectivity in Uttar Pradesh

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Namo Bharat RRTS and Meerut Metro, marking a new era of regional connectivity.

On February 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially launched the much-anticipated Namo Bharat Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) and the Meerut Metro in a high-profile ceremony held in Uttar Pradesh. The event, attended by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, marks a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development, designed to enhance transportation links between Delhi and … Read more

AI in Healthcare Must Be Backed by Human Oversight, Says Justice Prathiba M Singh

Justice Prathiba M Singh speaking at AI Impact Summit on AI in healthcare and human oversight

AI in healthcare must be integrated with strict human oversight to expand access to medical services while safeguarding patient safety, Delhi High Court judge Justice Prathiba M Singh said on Friday, highlighting the urgent need for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence in the health sector. Speaking at the “Catalysing Global Investment for Equitable and Responsible … Read more

India-US Interim Trade Deal Set for March Signing, Operational by April: Goyal

Indian and US flags with trade negotiation documents on a table, symbolizing India-US interim trade agreement

India is preparing to finalize its interim trade agreement with the United States, with signing expected in March and operationalization scheduled for April, commerce minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday. The move marks the first in a series of trade deals and free trade agreements (FTAs) that India plans to implement in 2026, including agreements … Read more

Uttarakhand High Court Initiates PIL Over Alleged Irregularities at Kainchi Dham Temple

Exterior view of Kainchi Dham Temple in Nainital where Uttarakhand High Court has taken suo motu cognizance over alleged mismanagement

Uttarakhand High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of alleged mismanagement at the revered Kainchi Dham Temple in Nainital district, registering a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to examine concerns related to administrative transparency, financial accountability, and unregulated construction. The move comes amid growing scrutiny over the management of the temple, which attracts lakhs of devotees … Read more

Galgotias University Directed to Vacate AI Impact Summit Expo Amid Chinese Robodog Controversy

Galgotias University exhibition booth at AI Impact Summit in Delhi featuring Unitree Go2 robotic dog

Galgotias University has been asked to immediately vacate its exhibition space at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi after controversy erupted over the display of a China-made robotic dog, government sources said on Wednesday. The directive follows mounting criticism over the university’s showcase of the Unitree Go2 robotic dog at the high-profile event held … Read more

51 Kuki Students Evacuated from Ukhrul Amid Fresh Naga-Kuki Tensions in Manipur

Police personnel escorting Kuki students during evacuation from Ukhrul district in Manipur amid Naga-Kuki clashes

51 Kuki students evacuated from Ukhrul after tensions flared between the Tangkhul Naga tribe and the Kuki community in Manipur’s Naga-majority district, prompting authorities to act swiftly to ensure their safety. The evacuation took place at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV) Ramva School in Ukhrul district, where police moved 51 students as a precautionary measure amid … Read more

BJP’s Criticism of Tipu Sultan Remarks a Distraction, Says Maharashtra Congress Chief Sapkal

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal addressing media after controversial remarks on Tipu Sultan and Shivaji Maharaj

Maharashtra Congress chief Harshwardhan Sapkal has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of using his comments about historical figures like Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Tipu Sultan to divert attention from more pressing issues, including the ongoing revelations in the Epstein files. His remarks, which compared the 18th-century Mysuru ruler to the legendary Maratha warrior, sparked … Read more

Maharashtra Congress Chief Sapkal’s Remarks on Tipu Sultan Spark Controversy, Case Filed

Maharashtra Congress President Harshwardhan Sapkal speaking to the media during a press conference.

A case has been filed against Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal after his remarks equating Tipu Sultan with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj sparked controversy. The complaint, lodged by Pune BJP chief Dhiraj Ghate, accuses Sapkal of hurting Hindu sentiments by comparing the 17th-century Maratha ruler, known for his fight against the Mughals, to Tipu Sultan, a … Read more

Sharad Pawar Health Update: NCP Chief Recovering Well After Chest Congestion, Set for Discharge

Sharad Pawar recovering at Ruby Hall Clinic after chest congestion treatment in Pune

Sharad Pawar health update: Veteran politician and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharadchandra Pawar) president Sharad Pawar has recovered well after being treated for chest congestion at Ruby Hall Clinic in Pune. Doctors confirmed on Saturday that his condition is stable and he is expected to be discharged, marking a reassuring development for party workers and supporters … Read more

Supreme Court Flags National Impact as Ex-Post Facto Environmental Clearance Case Returns for Hearing

Supreme Court of India building during hearing on ex-post facto environmental clearance case

Ex-post facto environmental clearance is once again at the centre of a high-stakes legal battle in the Supreme Court, with the top court urging lawyers to act as “responsible citizens” while weighing the broader consequences of its recent ruling. The matter, which involves the Centre’s 2017 and 2021 notifications allowing environmental clearance (EC) to be … Read more

Shivam Mishra Arrested in Kanpur Lamborghini Crash That Injured Three

Shivam Mishra being escorted by Kanpur police after arrest in Lamborghini crash case

Shivam Mishra has been arrested in connection with the high-speed Lamborghini crash in Kanpur that left three people injured, escalating scrutiny over the incident and the conduct of local police. The 26-year-old son of a prominent tobacco businessman was taken into custody after investigators identified him as the driver of the luxury vehicle involved in … Read more

Supreme Court Missing Children Data: Top Court Orders Pattern Analysis to Break Trafficking Networks

Supreme Court of India building during hearing on missing children data and trafficking cases

The Supreme Court missing children data came under sharp scrutiny on Tuesday as the top court directed the Centre to conduct a deeper analysis of nationwide statistics to determine whether an organised pattern is emerging behind thousands of cases. The court said identifying regional or national trends is critical to improving coordination, restoring children to … Read more

Kanpur Lamborghini crash: Lawyer denies businessman’s son was driving as video, eyewitnesses contradict claim

Kanpur Lamborghini crash site where luxury car hit multiple vehicles injuring three people

Kanpur Lamborghini crash developments have taken a new turn as conflicting claims emerge over who was behind the wheel of the luxury car that injured three people in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur. While police maintain that Shivam Mishra, son of tobacco businessman KK Mishra, was driving the Lamborghini at the time of the accident, his lawyer … Read more

Mathura-Bareilly road protest erupts after 3-year-old killed in car accident in Uttar Pradesh

Mathura-Bareilly road blocked by protesters after child’s death in Mursan, Uttar Pradesh

Mathura-Bareilly road protest broke out on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras district after a three-year-old boy died after being hit by a car, triggering public outrage, road blockades, and stone-pelting near a police station. The incident, which occurred in the Mursan area, quickly escalated into a law-and-order situation, prompting the deployment of heavy police force … Read more

India US trade deal: What New Delhi will import under the $500 billion agreement

India US trade deal signing highlighting bilateral trade and economic partnership

India US trade deal developments have clarified a crucial question that lingered after the announcement of reduced American tariffs on Indian goods, what India will import in return. A joint statement released on Saturday outlining the interim framework of the India-US trade agreement confirms that New Delhi has committed to purchasing $500 billion worth of … Read more

Mumbai mayor race settled as BJP’s Ritu Tawde gets Mahayuti nod, Shinde Sena’s Sanjay Ghadi named deputy

BJP leader Ritu Tawde named Mahayuti candidate for Mumbai mayor alongside Shiv Sena deputy mayor nominee

Mumbai mayor politics moved out of uncertainty as the ruling Mahayuti alliance on Monday announced Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ritu Tawde as its official candidate for the city’s top civic post, with Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator Sanjay Shankar Ghadi nominated for deputy mayor. The decision comes after days of speculation following the Brihanmumbai … Read more

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026: PM Modi urges students to look beyond exam results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students during Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026

Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacting with students across the country, stressing that examinations should never become the ultimate goal in life. Speaking at the annual programme on Friday, the Prime Minister said education must focus on holistic development, life skills, and personal growth rather than marks alone. The 2026 … Read more

Lok Sabha Chaos Forces Adjournment, Delays PM Modi’s Address After Opposition Protest

Women opposition MPs protesting in Lok Sabha ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s speech

Lok Sabha chaos disrupted Parliament on Wednesday after opposition MPs staged protests just minutes before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was expected to address the House, forcing multiple adjournments and ultimately delaying his speech. The disruption unfolded during the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the President’s Address, an important parliamentary exercise that traditionally concludes … Read more

Ghaziabad Sisters’ Deaths Spark Probe Into Online Gaming Addiction

Ghaziabad high-rise apartment where three sisters died in alleged suicide linked to online game obsession

Ghaziabad sisters suicide shocked Uttar Pradesh after three minor girls allegedly jumped to their deaths from a ninth-floor apartment in a high-rise society, leaving behind apology notes and drawings that police say indicate an extreme obsession with an online Korean task-based game. The incident occurred around midnight in Ghaziabad and has triggered renewed concern over … Read more

Air India Boeing 787 fuel switch inspections intensified after pilot flags defect

Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner undergoing inspection on airport tarmac

Air India Boeing 787 fuel switch inspections are being carried out again across the airline’s Dreamliner fleet after a pilot reported a suspected defect during a recent international flight, raising renewed attention on a component previously linked to a fatal crash. The issue was flagged after a Boeing 787-8 aircraft completed a flight from London … Read more

Mumbai Police Clarification Ends Panic Over Viral Child Trafficking Claims

Mumbai Police officials address media amid viral missing children reports

Mumbai Police clarification came after viral social media reports claimed that 12 minor children had gone missing within 36 hours across the city, triggering widespread public panic and fears of organised human trafficking. The police on Monday firmly denied the claims, stating that the information circulating online was misleading and amounted to rumour-mongering, with no … Read more

Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Rises by ₹49 Ahead of Union Budget 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder used in restaurants as prices rise ahead of Union Budget 2026

Commercial LPG cylinder price has increased by ₹49 per unit from February 1, 2026, raising costs for businesses on the day the Union Budget 2026 is set to be presented in Parliament. The hike affects 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants, and other commercial establishments, adding pressure on operational expenses amid wider economic … Read more

Karnataka Public Transport Debate Erupts as Mohandas Pai and Minister Ramalinga Reddy Spar Over Bus Shortage

Karnataka public transport debate between Mohandas Pai and Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka public transport has become the centre of a sharp public debate after entrepreneur Mohandas Pai and state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy sparred on social media over bus shortages, efficiency, and the role of private operators in Bengaluru and across the state. The exchange has drawn attention to long-standing concerns about urban mobility, government policy, … Read more

V Srinivasan death: PT Usha’s husband passes away at home in India

PT Usha with husband V Srinivasan during a public event

The former central government officer was a constant support in PT Usha’s sporting and political journey Srinivasan was married to the Indian Olympic Association president since 1991 V Srinivasan death has brought a wave of condolences from political leaders and the sporting fraternity, following the passing of the husband of Indian Olympic Association President and … Read more

Ajit Pawar Plane Crash: Black Box Recovered as Investigation Intensifies

Wreckage of Bombardier Learjet 45 after crash near Baramati airstrip

Ajit Pawar plane crash investigation made a key breakthrough on Thursday after authorities recovered the black box of the charter aircraft that went down near Pune, killing Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and four others, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) confirmed. The aircraft, a Bombardier Learjet 45, crashed while attempting to land at … Read more

India-EU Trade Pact Boosts Opportunities for Youth and Self-Reliant India, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing media on India-EU trade agreement

India-EU trade pact marks a major milestone for the country’s economic future and opens new opportunities for Indian businesses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday while praising the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. Addressing the media at Parliament, PM Modi urged Indian traders and manufacturers to focus on … Read more

Baramati plane crash: Pilot Captain Shambhavi Pathak and cabin crew member Pinky Mali among five killed

Wreckage of chartered Learjet 45 after Baramati plane crash during landing attempt

Baramati plane crash claimed the lives of five people on Wednesday morning, including pilot-in-command Captain Shambhavi Pathak and 29-year-old cabin crew member Pinky Mali, after a chartered Learjet 45 overshot the runway and burst into flames while attempting to land at Baramati airport in Maharashtra. The aircraft was operating a chartered flight from Mumbai and … Read more

Mamata Banerjee Seeks Supreme Court-Monitored Probe Into Ajit Pawar Plane Crash, Raises Political Questions

Ajit Pawar plane crash site in Baramati as leaders demand Supreme Court probe

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the death of Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash in Baramati. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief also hinted at a possible political angle behind the incident, saying recent developments in Pawar’s … Read more

Red alert issued in parts of Delhi as rain, thunderstorms continue

IMD issues red alert in parts of Delhi amid rain and thunderstorms

Several parts of Delhi witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Tuesday morning, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a red alert for multiple districts, while other areas remain under an orange alert. According to the IMD, the weather warnings will remain in effect until 1:30 pm, during which residents and commuters have been … Read more

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi Named for Vishisht Seva Medal in 2026 Republic Day Honours

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi awarded Vishisht Seva Medal in Republic Day honours

Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, who emerged as a key public face of India’s military operations during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-based terror targets in 2025, has been awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal as part of the 2026 Republic Day honours. The decoration, given for distinguished service of a high order, was approved by President Droupadi Murmu on … Read more