Congress leaders in Kerala should rise above personal ambitions

The adult and its dependent young were spotted during routine field surveys by a team of researchers monitoring mammalian diversity

TVK’s victory points to the importance of alternative modes of outreach

Whenever the two parties engaged in tough bargaining over seat-sharing—first in 2011, when the Congress insisted on being allotted 90 seats and eventually got over 60, and again in 2026, when negotiations reached a stage of brinkmanship—the alliance ended up losing elections

Those who are unable to apply online independently could submit their applications through Admission Facilitation Centres established in all government Arts and Science colleges

Of the 48 deaths this year, 20 took place on tracks between Kalamassery and Irinjalakuda, while 17 occurred on lines connecting Irinjalakuda with Vallathol Nagar

Candidates should have secured admission to a Master’s or a PhD programme at a foreign university ranked within the top 1000 as per QS World University Rankings, and their annual family income should not exceed ₹12 lakh

The DMK was firm on sitting in the Opposition and not interested in going against the people’s mandate, sources said.

Convoy and security scale accorded on par with a Chief Minister also taken back

‘Low’ inequality conceals more than it reveals

West Bengal Police on Thursday seized a vehicle in connection with the probe into the alleged murder of Chandra, personal assistant to West Bengal Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari.

Operation Sindoor Anniversary: At 1.05 am on Thursday, the IAF in a post on X shared a video with incredibly sharp footage of some moments from Operation Sindoor.

Suvendu Adhikari was not with Chandranath Rath at the time of the incident, the BJP leader's brother Dibyendu Adhikari told NDTV.

In a shocking development within 48 hours of the assembly poll verdict, Rath, Adhikari's executive assistant, was shot dead in a brazen attack at Madhyamgram on Wednesday night, triggering sharp political reactions and escalating tension in the area.

The decision to ally with Vijay came at a late evening party meeting yesterday after the Congress central leadership gave the state leaders a free hand.

The trend was started in Tamil Nadu by MG Ramchandran (MGR), who formed AIADMK in 1972

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's personal secretary shot dead in West Bengal's Madhyamgram

In a shocking case of crime that has emerged from one of the most upscale colonies under the jurisdiction of Habibganj Police Station in Bhopal, a 75-year-old "lawyer" has been arrested for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl.

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: The TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, falling short of the majority mark of 118.

Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP on Monday won 208 of the state's 294 seats, while the Trinamool was reduced to 79.

TVK Chief Vijay Meets Tamil Nadu Governor, Stakes Claim To Form Next Government

BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari termed the killing of his close aide and PA Chandranath Rath a ‘cold-blooded murder’

The killing of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, has triggered a major political storm

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ORF Expert Speak: Forging a Phoenix from the Ashes: An Agenda for Bengal’s Economic Reset

The US and its allies are pushing a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would open the door to sanctions or even military action if Iran doesn’t ease its chokehold over the Strait of Hormuz.

The judges observed that the allegations did not meet the legal requirements for a criminal case

15,000 peasants from the two tehsils of Dahanu and Talasari in Palghar district were present for the march, the CPI(M) said

The accused doctor allegedly prescribed unnecessary diagnostic tests without examining patients or even in their absence and based on these prescriptions, the lab operator generated fake test reports and uploaded them to the RGHS portal to claim payments

Lawyer Abdi Abas Sayyed, a Govandi resident, highlighted the non-commencement of pre-monsoon desilting work and submitted that the BMC has not started desilting work in wards 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140 and 141

The decision was aimed at preventing dropouts and continuing the educational progress of tribal students in the hilly and remote areas of Maharashtra

TNCC says TVK, which emerged as the single-largest party, should not seek support from BJP or its alliance partners; Vijay likely to meet the Governor on May 6 to stake claim to form govt or seek time

Sources said most Ministers from the Nitish Kumar-led NDA government are likely to be retained, and a few fresh faces will be introduced to fill all the 36 Cabinet berths

A religious practice cannot extend to the exclusion of certain castes, Justice B. V. Nagarathna said

The image of swift destruction creates an impression of decisive leadership, but it also normalises the idea that executive authority can override legal safeguards

Panellists at the discussion say if given reasonably good purpose, Gen Z entrepreneurs can spend time to do it

The BJP intends to ride solo in the State polls next year

The proposed capacity enhancement will improve rail connectivity to several prominent tourist destinations across the country

Sangram Patil, U.K.-based doctor and YouTuber and a British national of Indian origin, was stopped from returning to the United Kingdom after immigration authorities cited the LOC

The court noted that the applicant ‘does not have any criminal antecedents’ and the post ‘does not name any particular caste or community’

French national Christophe Stephane Monxion had been regularly going back to his country for short periods and returning to India on a new tourist visa each time while operating a restaurant in Gokarna

“The Governor has requested him [Mr. Stalin] to continue in office until alternate arrangements are made,” a statement from the Lok Bhavan said.

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee extended its support to the TVK, but said that the TVK shouldn't seek the support of the lone winner from the BJP in the State, or any alliance partners of the BJP

On February 6, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs in a set of instructions to States and other government bodies said that all the six stanzas of Vande Mataram, that comes to a little over three minutes long, should be sung or played at official events

Explore ways to enhance revenues to desired levels, officials told

After two-and-a-half years of research, K. Balakrishnan and Mathur B. Pavendan have deciphered an inscription in Sanyasi Pudavu in Courtallam hills in Tenkasi district

The ship’s crew members to engage in joint training exercises with the Indian Navy to strengthen operational ties

State party president Gaurav Gogoi says Congress will learn important lessons from this defeat

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has dismissed the corruption charges against him after the Supreme Court ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to look into the matter.

India and the US are "very, very close" to signing the trade deal and need to get over "that last hurdle", US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said on Tuesday.

West Bengal Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates:

Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ECLGS 5.0, having an outlay of Rs 18,100 crore, would help airlines as well as MSMEs impacted by the West Asia crisis.

Tamil Nadu Assembly Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: While most exit polls have predicted DMK's second straight win, one suggested a huge wave of the "Vijay effect" in the state this time.

In case Mamata Banerjee continues to occupy her office, the Governor could send in the police force and "evict her," Mahesh Jethmalani said.

The five seats the Congress got in this election was because the party aligned with the DMK. "Otherwise, they would have drawn a blank at the recent polls," he said.

The TVK, led by Vijay, emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly

"Dismiss Mamata Banerjee If She Doesn't Resign": Himanta Biswa Sarma To NDTV

TMC chief Mamata Banerjee alleges election in 100 seats ‘looted’; experts say defiant stance has no constitutional backing

Nine people, including a toddler, died in the fire at a four-storey building in East Delhi's Vivek Vihar on Sunday.

Siddaramaiah said the outcome was manipulated after valid postal ballot votes in favour of Congress' TD Rajegowda were tampered with during the recounting

The Congress is likely to send general secretary Mukul Wasnik and treasurer Ajay Maken to Kerala as observers for taking feedback from newly-elected MLAs

“We are not suggesting people not to use AI. But we should have control over the information... We want some responsibility to be fixed in this regard,” the court said.

The Congress on Tuesday decided to support the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) in Tamil Nadu in the interests of “protecting the Constitution” and secular values

Delhi High Court judge Swarana Kanta Sharma on Tuesday said she would appoint three senior advocates as amicus curiae on Friday to represent former CM Arvind Kejriwal, former deputy CM Manish Sisodia and AAP leader Durgesh Pathak in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI’s) appeal against their discharge in the excise policy case, following the trio’s decision to boycott proceedings

India, US very close to trade deal, need to get over last hurdle: Landau

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Article 164 of the Constitution of India says that a chief minister holds office as long as they enjoy the confidence of the Assembly. Once that majority is lost, the government becomes constitutionally untenable. Mamata Banerjee's term ends on 7 May.

Unknown miscreants vandalised the TMC office, leaving the premises heavily damaged, with furniture, flags, posters and banners torn down.

Director Ranjith Basha holds State-wide review of underperforming institutions, orders show-cause notices to lecturers and removal of guest faculty in subjects with low pass rates; sets 100% pass rate as goal for 2026-27 academic year

G. Sukumaran Nair’s remarks are in response to queries on Congress leader V.D. Satheesan's role in UDF victory. Says his differences with Satheesan ‘still exist’ as NSS does not like the stand of the Congress leader on some issues

Mr. Pradhan further alleged that the Trinamool Congress leadership was resisting accountability and, in the process of “clinging to power”, attempting to erode the credibility of institutions

Jaishankar said ties between India, Suriname has expanded into a “robust, multifaceted engagement” covering infrastructure, trade, training and cultural links

He addressed a round table at the UN headquarters on the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration.

Justice L. Victoria Gowri of the Madras High Court directs the police to file their counter affidavit by Thursday

The shutdown left travellers arriving from distant places and daily commuters struggling to find food and water, with many caught off guard by the sudden disruption

The result marks a steep decline from the 2021 Assembly election, when Pinarayi had won by a commanding margin of 50,123 votes. The present majority is barely a third of that figure, signalling a significant erosion of support in what has been a CPI(M) stronghold

The TMC office was allegedly set ablaze, and a bulldozer demolished a site in West Bengal overnight; Vijay seeks CPI’s support to form Government in Tamil Nadu

“An FIR was registered against Anantnag MLA Syed's wife and son after they allegedly locked a health facility in the Damhal Khosipora area,” the officials said

John David Anderson, who was on a visit to Kashmir with his wife Judith Anne McCarthy, fell ill in the middle of the night

Trinamool Congress leadership says the “poriborton” (change) promised by the BJP has arrived on a bulldozer

‘I am not exploring any broader platform or planning to join any political party. I will remain an independent MLA. This allows me to raise issues freely and intervene in matters that benefit society,’ says Sudhakaran

Surinder Singh fell unconscious and was later shifted to a hospital; he was declared dead on arrival

The veteran producer, who headed Super Good Films, lost his life in the tragic accident

The RBI former Governor was particular about the ease of doing business policies that should be adopted as they form the basis for attracting new industries and investments to the State, he urged government to vigorously promote startups

Newcomer Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay swept the State, bringing down Dravidian majors DMK and AIADMK in a historic shift. Here are graphics giving the overview of results.

This directive came amid concerns over law and order in parts of the State, with the Election Commission closely monitoring the situation

For the first time in over 50 years, India has no Left government in power. From dominating states like Kerala, West Bengal and Tripura to near political irrelevance, what led to this dramatic decline? This video explains the rise, fall, and future of the Left in India.

The total estimated cost of Hyderabad Metro Rail phase-II project is ₹38,595 crore

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president C. Joseph Vijay has reached out to the Communist Party of India (CPI) for support.

Following the explosion, a team of forensic and bomb disposal squads visited the site to collect samples and the investigation is underway

Prime Minister's economic advisory panel EAC-PM has called for an overhaul of frameworks related to the care sector, with the demand for caregivers in the country projected to exceed 30 million by 2050

Haemorrhaging vote shares across regions, the CPI(M)-led LDF registers its lowest vote share tally since 1982; Congress and IUML led the UDF surge with the former winning 63 seats, and the latter securing 22.

The debilitating rout, especially in the party’s strongholds, has thrown up some big questions regarding the party’s campaign strategy, organisational cohesiveness, candidate finalisation, and efficacy of its political operations, including whether “misplaced confidence” of an “inevitable” third consecutive term in power had imbued the party’s electioneering with complacency from the booth level and upwards

Judicial Magistrate First Class D.P. Sutrakar said the “failure” of the cruise boat driver and other crew members to make any effort to rescue the drowning passengers constitutes an attempt to commit culpable homicide

Farmers gathered at the procurement centre to cover grain heaps with tarpaulins as strong winds picked up, according to local accounts

In a complaint, the BJD termed issuance of second ballot to two BJP MLAs during Rajya Sabha election as illegal

The BJP won 82 of 126 seats, asserting their dominance in the State’s political landscape. Altogether, the BJP-led NEDA has swept the elections by winning 102 seats and the Congress-led Asom Sonmilito Morcha has secured 21 seats.

The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee extended its support to the TVK, but said that the TVK shouldn't seek the support of the lone winner from the BJP in the State, or any alliance partners of the BJP

Larsen & Toubro, Hindustan Unilever, NTPC and Power Grid were the laggards

Profiling comprises the use of automated systems to generate personalised content or advertisements based on patterns in a user's data or behaviour

The European Commission, which acts as the EU competition enforcer, has in recent ‌years cracked down on Big Tech via a slew of legislation to ‌ensure ⁠that users have more choices and smaller rivals room to ⁠compete

Following Aylo's announcement Tuesday, Britain's media watchdog Ofcom said it "will carefully scrutinise these changes"

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 95, then gained some ground and touched an early high of 94.95, registering a gain of 23 paise from its previous low

Anthropic is diving deeper into the financial services ​industry, releasing tools on Tuesday that can speed up myriad tasks for banks ⁠and insurers

The agreements with Google DeepMind, Microsoft and xAI come after the Trump administration had earlier adopted a hands-off approach to regulation

The Association reiterated its demand of aligning the Minimum Selling Price (MSP) of sugar and ethanol procurement prices with the revised FRP of sugarcane

There is a growing desire to move beyond just saving toward more structured financial planning and wealth-creation, said analysts

GSEB 10th Result 2026 Live Updates: GSEB SSC Result 2026 releasing today at 8 AM. Get gseb.org direct link, steps to download scorecard, passing marks, and latest updates here.

Adhikari defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for a second time, widening his victory margin in this election.

Tamil Nadu Election Results 2026 Live Updates: The TVK emerged as the single-largest party with 108 seats in the 234-member assembly, falling short of the majority mark of 118.

For decades, many Kerala politicians believed that upsetting caste organisations could damage a political career. Satheesan appeared willing to challenge that idea.

Maharashtra HSC Supplementary 2026 applications open. Check here for important dates, last date May 15, fee payment details, and exam schedule details.

A memorandum typically includes demands related to pay scales, allowances, pensions and working conditions, which are then reviewed by the Commission.

SMC Guidelines 2026 to launch today, May 6. The initiative aims to strengthen school governance and community participation under NEP 2020.

On Monday evening Mamata Banerjee accused the poll panel of playing "nasty games", and pointed to defeats for non-BJP alliances in recent elections in Maharashtra, Haryana, and Bihar.

Retired officials who were still serving in various departments have been instructed not to attend the office from today onwards, officials said.

The Congress leader said that even while sitting in the Opposition, the party would continue working towards its vision of building a "new Assam".

The BJP is set to form the government in Bengal for the first time after winning 207 of the state's 294 assembly seats.

The woman also issued a warning to other tourists as she said that before trying any water sport, ask questions and check safety.

GSEB 10th Result 2026: Among regular students, who form the largest group, girls posted an impressive pass percentage of 88.28%, significantly higher than the 80.12% recorded by boys.

Bengal Election Results 2026: The BJP on Monday won 208 of the state's 294 seats, while the Trinamool was reduced to 79.

GSEB has declared the Class 10 board exam results for 2026 on May 6 at 8 am. 83.86 per cent students have passed. Students can check their marksheets online via the direct link here.

The BJP won 208 of Bengal's 294 seats, while the Trinamool was reduced to 79.

Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring claimed that the "explosion" is deeply alarming, while Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia asked if law and order in a border state has collapsed.

Chief Electoral Officer refutes Mamata Banerjee's claims of EVM tampering and physical manhandling

Gujarat 10th Result 2026: GSEB Class 10 Result 2026 out today at 8 am. Check your SSC marksheet online, via SMS, or WhatsApp, and know the passing criteria and key details here.

TVK stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly and is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark.

Delhi High Court plans to appoint amicus curiae for Kejriwal, Sisodia, and Pathak in the CBI appeal following their decision to boycott court proceedings.

The episode, which unfolded before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao on Monday, triggered a wave of reactions on social media after a video of the proceedings surfaced

Congress's support to the TVK is seen as a big gain for Vijay's party which stopped short of the majority mark in the state despite winning over 100 seats.

While 188A Harish Chatterjee was the residence of Mamata Banerjee, 121 Kalighat Road was the party’s headquarters.

The agency has sharpened its focus on core functions over the past three years

Rahul Gandhi alleged that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha secured his or her seat through “vote chori”

The Trinamool Congress, meanwhile, alleged that the BJP carried out "bulldozer action" at its party office after the election results.

The decision paves the way for the introduction of the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, in Parliament.

Two blasts occured in Punjab, both near military and paramilitary establishments in Jalandhar and Amritsar. The investigation is going on.

West Bengal election results LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party won 207 out of 294 seats in West Bengal in elections held in April in a historic mandate as the party is set to form a government in the state for the first time.

The Union cabinet approved increasing Supreme Court judges from 33 to 37 to address case backlog, enabling speedier justice amid 92,000 pending cases.

It was a calibrated, hard‑hitting campaign - codenamed Operation Sindoor - designed to punish Pakistan‑backed terror without slipping into an all‑out war.

The DMK spokesperson questioned the TVK-Congress tie-up, hinting that Vijay’s outfit is “close to the BJP”.

With these approvals, the government has completed the initial slate of projects under ISM 1.0, taking the total to 12 units and cumulative investments of ₹1.65 lakh crore

Vijay himself is in the early fifties, with his affidavits listing him at 51, although his perceived age could well be lower thanks to his reel-life persona

CM Bhagwant Mann meets President Murmu, requests the removal of six Rajya Sabha MPs who defected from AAP to BJP.

Taking a jibe at BJP's ‘poriborton’ (change) slogan, the TMC said that the change has arrived with bulldozer.

The Supreme Court criticised the original 2006 PIL, suggesting it was improperly filed and highlighted the potential misuse of Public Interest Litigation.

Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Congress said that the mandate in Tamil Nadu is for a secular government and it is determined not to "have BJP and its proxies" run the government in the southern state.

Muslims on the electoral roll, rather than those who were possibly disenfranchised because of SIR, might have a bigger role in the TMC’s poor showing this time

Vijay himself is in the early fifties, although his perceived age could well be lower thanks to his reel-life persona, where he still plays the angry young man

On May 7, 2025, India launched Op Sindoor after a deadly terror attack in Kashmir, targeting Pakistan's military and terror infrastructure with precision

‘The most important change Op Sindoor brought to the India-Pak dynamic is that Islamabad will now be far more circumspect before attempting any mischief’

Suvendu Adhikari, who had defeated Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram in 2021 assembly polls, is said to be front runner for the CM’s post.

The court was hearing a PIL that sought information of unused or dormant accounts to be put out on a centralized website for the benefit of legal heirs to access them

A businessman found dead is a prime suspect in a guest lecturer’s murder. Their suspected affair led to a premeditated crime linked to personal disputes.

The UDF's victory in Kerala elections was fueled by IUML's strong performance, winning 22 seats, including historic wins for women candidates.

Lucknow’s ‘rabri’, Jaunpur’s ‘imarti’, Agra’s ‘petha’, Mathura’s ‘peda’ and Varanasi’s ‘kachori’ are some of famous items to be promoted

The MoU aims to integrate the technological expertise of VST Tillers Tractors with the research, teaching and extension capabilities of Kerala Agricultural University

The move, backed by warnings from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, signals tighter control over one of the world’s most critical energy routes

NHAI uses Cron AI platform to implement barrier-less toll collection; Rajasthan and Telangana among the first with live locations

The projects will expand the Indian Railways network by about 901 km, improve access to key tourist destinations, and enhance freight capacity.

Strong domestic demand lifts PMI; new orders strengthen even as overseas demand weakens amid West Asia tensions

The investments span aerospace, defence, energy, advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence, and are expected to create around 1,500 jobs in the US

Singapore leads as top destination with outflows of over $7.6 billion, followed by the US with over $4 billion

Iranian ports pose war-zone risks, while visa restrictions and logistical hurdles along the Arab states lining the Gulf’s southern shores make it difficult for many sailors to leave their vessels

Naidu asks NABARD to support horticulture sector in AP

China’s push for self-reliance across critical technologies has followed a strategic plan. In the sphere of defence, the US might need Beijing’s nod for rare mineral access to rebuild its armoury after the Iran war. The dragon seems to have the eagle exactly where it wants it.

The BJP’s West Bengal victory places this eastern state under the same party that rules at the Centre. This could improve its governance, give the region a boost and perhaps do something about India’s uneven economic emergence.

April retail data shows that India’s auto market has been firing on almost all cylinders. Even the EV transition has picked up, though there’s still no leadership shakeup on the horizon.

Extension of the last date to receive comments/ counter-comments on the TRAI's consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers. nitinkumar Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:17 File Press Release No. 59 (468.07 KB) Date Wed, 05/06/2026 - 12:00

Consumer Education Workshop at Faridabad (Delhi NCR) by Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd srodelhi Wed, 05/06/2026 - 11:05 Date Sat, 09/26/2026 - 12:00 District Faridabad Division Consumer Affairs Date & Time Sat, 09/26/2026 - 14:00 Programme Category CEW By TSP's Event Status In progress Contact Person Name Manish Sharma Contact person Email Manish14.Sharma@ril.com Event Category COP By TRAI Venue Details Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd (JC29) -Crown Interiorz Mall, Faridabad Sector 35, Faridabad Event F

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A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court is examining seven important legal questions concerning religious rights and freedoms in India. The top court began hearing the reference arising out of the Sabarimala review case on April 7.The Court's verdict will have a major impact on various cases, including the case concerning whether women of menstruating ages can be allowed to enter the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.The reference is connected to the top court's September 2018 verdict in w

A top law firm has terminated one of its partners who was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) for the sexual assault of his own minor daughter.Senior leadership at the law firm confirmed to Bar & Bench that the accused partner's services have been terminated with immediate effect.A first information report (FIR) was registered on February 2 this year under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act, after the mother of the child filed

The Bar Council of India (BCI) on Wednesday wrote to Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant seeking his intervention after an Andhra Pradesh High Court judge threatened to send a young advocate to police custody for 24 hours during a hearing.In a letter dated May 6, BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra raised concerns regarding the conduct of Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao. Referring to a video of the proceedings that has circulated widely, the Council said that the episode raises questions about ju

Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM) Disputes Partner and Head - International Arbitration Shaneen Parikh has resigned from the firm to most likely go independent.Speaking on her exit, CAM Managing Partner Cyril Shroff said,“She has spent most of her career with the firm. Given her seniority, she wants to explore the natural progression of being an independent arbitration practitioner and arbitrator. We are very supportive of her decision and see it as a logical step as an arbitration practitioner. W

The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a woman’s appeal challenging the denial of maintenance to her during the pendency of a divorce plea filed by her husband.The Court was dealing with a case involving a couple where the wife is a gynaecologist and her husband is a neurosurgeon. The wife alleged that she was removed from her job by a hospital after her husband filed a case and thus, was entitled to the support.However, the Division Bench of Justice Atul Sreedharan and Justice Vivek Saran

Legal AI startup Jurisphere.ai has raised $2.2 million from four venture capital firms - Info Edge Ventures, Flourish Ventures, Antler and 8i Ventures.The funding was announced by co-founder Varun Khandelwal in a LinkedIn post.Khandelwal said that Jurisphere.ai has been used by over 500 teams across law firms, enterprises and public institutions over the past year. He added,“We’re evolving Jurisphere into a legal AI platform built for outcomes - combining our technology with a global network of

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Tuesday set aside a ₹301.61 crore penalty imposed by the Competition Commission of India on Grasim Industries Ltd for alleged abuse of dominance in the viscose staple fibre (VSF) market [Grasim Vs Competition Commission of India].A Bench comprising Judicial Member Justice Yogesh Khanna and Technical Member Ajai Das Mehrotra held that the CCI order violated principles of natural justice. Therefore, the NCLAT remanded the matter to the CCI for

The Supreme Court recently took strong exception to the Allahabad High Court granting bail to a man accused of strangling his wife to death for not meeting repeated dowry demands including a Toyota Fortuner car and cash. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and Vijay Bishnoi noted that the High Court had not even recorded facts properly and had granted bail primarily on the ground of delay in lodging the FIR without examining the surrounding circumstances or statutory presumptions applicable to dowr

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently threatened to send an advocate to police custody, observing that he had behaved “indolently” before it.A video of the proceedings before Justice Tarlada Rajasekhar Rao has gone viral on social media and WhatsApp.The incident happened on Monday when the Court was hearing a petition challenging issuance of a Look Out Notice (LOC) against a litigant and impounding of his passport. The judge had expressed an inclination to adjourn the matter when the exchange h

The Bombay High Court on Tuesday paved the way for the modification of a Look Out Circular (LOC) to enable UK-based doctor Sangram Patil to travel abroad amid an ongoing criminal investigation into allegedly objectionable social media posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders [Sangram Patil v. Vilas Rane & Ors.].Justice Ashwin D Bhobe passed the order, which will enable the doctor and YouTuber to return to his job with the National Health Service (NHS) in UK.The crimin

The Supreme Court recently granted bail to a corruption-accused former government official in Bihar after expressing surprise over a claim that currency notes seized in the case were destroyed by rats in the police malkhana (evidence room) [Aruna Kumari v. The Economic Offences Unit]. A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan suspended the four-year sentence of the accused official, a former Child Development Programme Officer (CDPO) named Aruna Kumari, and ordered

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Click the following links to download Compilation of QUED ( Questions from Editorials ) (March 2026) Insights March 2026 QUED Quiz Questions Insights March 2026 QUED Quiz Compilation   Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates Subscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE to watch Motivational and New analysis videos The post [COMPILATION] UPSC Editorials Quiz – March 2026 appeared first on INSIGHTS IAS - Simplifying UPSC IAS Exam Preparation.

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Q7. “The increasing visibility of civil servants in public discourse raises ethical concerns about professionalism and accountability.” Comment. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question Increasing use of social media and public platforms by civil servants has raised debates on ethical conduct, neutrality, and accountability in governance. Key Demand of the question … Continue reading "“The increasing visibility of civil servants in public discourse raises ethical conc

Topic: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment Q6. Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in river basins in India. Propose a comprehensive multi-level governance framework to address these challenges. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: DTE Why the question Rising evidence of plastic and microplastic pollution in river systems highlights governance gaps … Continue reading "Analyse the challenges in managing plastic waste in r

BJP workers allegedly ransacked and forcibly occupied a Trinamool Congress (TMC) party office in the Padamkandi area

Suriya enjoyed a dream run in Telugu with blockbusters like Ghajini, Veedokkade and especially Singham, which significantly expanded his fan base across the two Telugu states.

Eight injured, two critical after separate incidents at procurement centres during unseasonal rain and storm

The US Department informed that responsibility for diplomatic engagement with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will transfer to the US Embassy in Islamabad.

NIA teams are expected to arrive shortly to support the Punjab Police and collect key evidence

What exactly is hantavirus, and what are the implications ​of its spread for global public health?

Police stated that the accused purchased the poison after watching online videos on how to commit the crime.

Support to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam after hung verdict triggers sharp backlash from Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, raising concerns over INDIA bloc unity.

Reports indicate that a section within the AIADMK is inclined to support Vijay and his party

He is now just a few days away from reaching the top execution position in Tamil Nadu.

According to court documents obtained by Page Six, the judge ruled on Monday that Pitt, "has not met his burden" to override Jolie's claim that the communications are protected.

In a shocking early morning incident in Dharmavaram, Sri Sathya Sai district, three masked men stole an entire ATM after failing to break it open, dragging it away with a Bolero SUV and fleeing towards Battalapalli; police are examining CCTV footage to trace the suspects.

“Still, Vijay consistently relied on Telugu stories during key phases of his rise and converted them into major commercial successes,” Gopi Mohan notes.

Rahul Gandhi claimed that nearly every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha had won through “vote theft"

The makers have since clarified the reasoning behind this choice.

With Vijay set to take his oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2026, the film's prospects have been completely transformed.

To ensure security, a strong police presence has been deployed around the resort, with heightened surveillance measures in place

R B Choudary was reportedly nearing his 99th production and was looking forward to entering the elite club of producers with a century of films.

PM said the projects would enhance connectivity, improve operational efficiency, and increase access to tourist destinations across the country

The notification has been sent to the governor of West Bengal, formally marking the end of the election cycle and setting the stage for the formation of a new government

Nobody was hurt, said police who have cordoned off the area

China is a key customer for Iranian oil, defying sanctions imposed by the United States as Washington seeks to choke off revenue to Tehran

The film's music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. It was released in July 2025.

From Manish Malhotra to Karan Johar, Isha Ambani, and Ananya Birla, Indian luminaries arrived not just as guests but as cultural ambassadors.

The attacks -- hitting the cities of Zaporizhzhia, Kramatorsk and Dnipro -- came hours before a Ukrainian-suggested ceasefire

The north London club are now four games from immortality, with three wins from their remaining Premier League matches against West Ham, Burnley and Crystal Palace guaranteeing a first English title since 2004

Ramaswamy aggressively positioned himself for the job early with the help of endorsements from President Donald Trump and the state Republican Party

The day before, the U.S. military said it had destroyed several Iranian small boats, as well as cruise missiles and drones

Government of India press release: DRDO opens CBRN Field Training & Demonstration Centre in Delhi

Government of India press release: INS SUDARSHINI ARRIVES AT MINDELO, CAPE VERDE

Government of India press release: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh presents certificates and testimonials to the first ...

Government of India press release: Ministry of Earth Sciences Secretary Dr. M. Ravichandran Inaugurates Urban Testbed an...

Government of India press release: Joint Statement on Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the Republic ...

Government of India press release: Raksha Mantri to grace Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur

Government of India press release: SCIENTISTS INVESTIGATE SPECTACULARLY DIFFERENT APPEARANCES OF EXTRAGALACTIC JETS FROM...

Government of India press release: General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and Bye-elections 2026

Government of India press release: Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Two-Day Visit to Lucknow

The Reserve Bank of India has issued the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026. The Regulations aim to rationalise the authorisation and renewal framework for authorised persons and extend the principal-agent model for delivery of foreign exchange facility while maintaining appropriate checks and balances. 2. The Regulations have been issued after examining and suitably including feedback received from the stakeholders on the draft framework published on the Bank&rsq

The Reserve Bank has today released data on Reserve Money for the week ended April 30, 2026. Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/212

(Amount in ₹ crore) Auction Results 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Notified Amount 12,000 6,000 6,000 II. Competitive Bids Received       (i) Number 98 84 70 (ii) Amount 30,823.590 14,347.590 10,271.000 III. Cut-off price / Yield 98.6983 97.3325 94.6300 (YTM: 5.2900%) (YTM: 5.4963%) (YTM: 5.6903%) IV. Competitive Bids Accepted       (i) Number 53 49 59 (ii) Amount 11,400.000 5,700.000 5,700.000 V. Partial Allotment Percentage of Competitive Bids 51.3128 50.8033 25.

T-Bill 91-Day 182-Day 364-Day I. Total Face Value Notified ₹12,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore II. Cut-off Price and Implicit Yield at Cut-Off Price 98.6983 (YTM: 5.2900%) 97.3325 (YTM: 5.4963%) 94.6300 (YTM: 5.6903%) III. Total Face Value Accepted ₹12,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore ₹6,000 Crore Ajit Prasad           Deputy General Manager (Communications)     Press Release: 2026-2027/210

ORF Expert Speak: Mumbai’s Deonar Landfill: From Toxic Legacy to Climate Asset

ORF Expert Speak: Blue Finance and the Global South: Bridging the Ocean Investment Gap

In 2021, Banerjee lost the Nandigram contest to Suvendu Adhikari. But her party had returned to power, allowing her to re-enter the Assembly through a bypoll from Bhabanipur. This time, however, the situation is starkly different from 2021. Her party has lost elections.

Congress has broken one of India's longest-standing state alliances, ending 55 years with the DMK to support Vijay's Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu's government formation

Kolkata Police have arrested 80 people and deployed additional security.

Government of India press release: PEC Inspires Young Minds at 17th OPEN HOUSE 2026

Government of India press release: UIDAI Expands Aadhaar Services in Punjab with New Aadhaar Seva Kendras in Hoshiarpur,...

Government of India press release: Chandigarh Youth Invited to Apply for PM Internship Scheme with Financial Support

Government of India press release: 7.92 crore unincorporated non-agricultural establishments driving economic expansion

Government of India press release: List of Outcomes: State Visit of President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to In...

Government of India press release: Shri Shashi Shekhar Vempati Appointed as Chairperson of Central Board of Film Certifi...

Government of India press release: IIT Madras’ SWAYAM Plus launches three New Beginner-Friendly AI Courses

Government of India press release: BSNL Chennai Launches Auction for Exclusive BSNL Vanity Numbers

Government of India press release: ICAR DG Dr. Mangi Lal Jat inaugurates seed godown, lays foundation stone for speed breeding facility in Hyderabad

Idols of Lord Venugopala Swamy, Rukmini Devi, Satyabhama, Lord Venkateswara Swamy, Sridevi, Bhudevi and Godadevi found submerged in a well at Sri Bhavannarayana Swamy temple in Inumella village; recovered during preliminary work for temple reconstruction

The direction came after the Telangana CM Revanth Reddy took serious note of traffic congestion.

The TVK has emerged as the single largest party in Tamil Nadu Assembly, winning 108 seats in the 234-member House

Oath-taking ceremony of the new Bengal govt. expected to be held on May 9; CEC orders immediate arrest of those involved in post-poll violence, vandalism in Bengal

The Bombay High Court pulled up the vessel owners, accusing them of being the least interested in human lives and only being concerned about their vessels and commercial activities

He rejected the suggestion that the decision to end the deal was influenced by recent election outcomes in States such as West Bengal

A nine-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant is currently hearing petitions regarding discrimination against women at religious sites, including the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, as well as the scope of religious freedom across various faiths

The film chamber aims at ensuring proper functioning of the committees as per the provisions under the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act (POSH Act), 2013.

Carving on the north wall of the Anantapur district temple records obeisance paid by Basavappa, son of Satram Cheruvupalli Kalayya from Mahimaluru in Udayagiri Seema; historian MyNaa Swamy dates it to either 1574 or 1634 CE

It is decided by High Command in accordance with procedure in place, says senior Congress leader. Chennithala’s remarks come in response to queries on social media campaign in favour of V.D. Satheesan as Kerala CM on grounds that the latter led UDF poll campaign from the front

The tone for the reconsideration of its stance was set on Tuesday by Leema Rose, the newly elected legislator from Lalgudi, who told the media that negotiations were in progress between AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami and the TVK over government formation

‘Amsham’ by Aksomaniac featuring MHR, Bhumi, and Circle Tone has amassed over eight million streams online, recently soaring to third place on Spotify Viral 50 – Global

“What is the yardstick to measure appropriate time? At least if we knew what the appropriate time would be, and how to measure it, we would work towards it,” J&K CM Omar Abdullah said

"Turnouts should continue to be a major focus area in track maintenance," the Railway Board said

A ‘disturbance’ in the weather system brings rain to India during non-monsoon months but can also disrupt agricultural schedules and trigger extreme events

Four key resolutions were passed at the meeting, including a demand for financial assistance to the families of farmers who died over the past two-and-a-half years

She said the saplings would be planted in the Mookaneri area at Kannankurichi and along the lake, with the initiative aimed at increasing green cover and promoting environmental conservation.

Shashi Shekhar Vempati has served in the UGC, television ratings agency BARC, and the Department of Science and Technology; he has been involved with the country’s AI ecosystem

The two sides signed as many as 13 agreements which will provide for deeper two-way engagement in a range of areas

The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Brigade Parade Ground in central Kolkata

Most constituencies with margins above 60,000 votes were won by the TVK, with the DMK finishing second in a majority of these seats. The distribution of these margins shows a concentration in urban and industrial regions

Token strike results in near-complete closure of dine-in, takeaway and online food delivery services across the State

Speaking to reporters in Salem, he conveyed his wishes to Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader C. Vijay Joseph on his political prospects

Mr. Chauhan is currently the Advocate-General of Haryana, while Mr. Deol is Additional Advocate-General of Punjab

She said the NC is welcome to fight her party politically but the ruling party should spare religious scriptures while doing so

The former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister alleged that the developments seen in West Bengal could be replicated on a larger scale in Uttar Pradesh, where Assembly elections are due next year

The results were previously slated to be announced on May 8

BJP’s Suvendu Adhikari, who secured both Bhabanipur and Nandigram Assembly constituencies in the recent elections, asserted that the party's central leadership would decide which constituency he would retain

The policy was first announced last year in August after an uproar over India's participation in cricket's Asia Cup in the UAE that also featured Pakistan

The accused, Dinesh, had been absconding since Monday after a sexual harassment complaint was lodged by the mother of the minor girl

The CM said that Congress party’s recent bypoll victories signal strong public backing for its welfare agenda, and were a clear endorsement of his government’s performance.