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Volodymyr Zelenskiy is asking Western allies to speed up deliveries of air-defense systems and interceptor missiles to prepare for another winter of intense bombing that could prove to be the next critical moment in Kyiv’s battle to resist the Russian invasion.

“Those who aided the BJP in the Rajya Sabha polls were exposed through Right To Information (RTI). No one in my party will act against the organisation,” said J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah

Locked in a prestige battle with Congress’s Kamal Dewan, Outgoing Sonipat Mayor Rajiv Jain said he was relying on his public image and the work done during his nine-month stint as mayor after winning the bypoll in March last year

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

Zero tolerance for violence, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar; State BJP leadership urges workers to remain calm; DGP tells aggrieved parties to approach police and not break the law

The police traced the call to a person in Sion; the individual has been detained for questioning and authorities are trying to establish why the call was made

AIADMK rules out support to TVK; two deaths and 433 arrests since counting day, Bengal police say

Deaths due to drug overdose saw a 50% increase in 2024 compared with the previous year, with Tamil Nadu recording most fatalities; 5,194 cases of offences ‘against the state’ registered, a rise of over 6% from the previous year

The Dutch delegation called on Rear Admiral Prakash Gopalan; discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in the maritime domain

Rubio will hold talks with Jaishankar and Ajit Doval, and call on Prime Minister Modi, in discussions that are expected to set the course for India-U.S. ties after several ups and downs over tariffs and sanctions

Senior JD(U) leaders hold series of meetings in Patna, including at the residence of the party’s national working president, Sanjay Jha, leading to speculation over possible political debut of Nishant Kumar

The BJP’s path to victory in Assam undermined the health of India’s polity

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

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

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.

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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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’

“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

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

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

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

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

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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

‘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 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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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

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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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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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 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

“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

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

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

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

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.

Poor publicity, limited connectivity to several heritage locations, lack of detailed development plans, and the absence of stronger government outreach, have been pointed as some of the main reasons for the slow uptake by the stakeholders

For decades, West Bengal resisted the BJP’s rise but that has now changed. How did the party move from the margins to the center of power in a state shaped by Left politics and strong regional identity? Here’s a deep dive into the political shift, key turning points, and what it means going forward.

The investigation seeks to determine the source of the ₹5.52 crore used for lending and for the land acquisition

Industry accounted for nearly half of India’s final energy consumption in 2025, much of it still tied to fossil fuels. Decarbonising industrial heat is therefore not just a climate issue but also one of air quality, competitiveness, energy security, and worker health

The timing of President To Lam’s trip is particularly significant as it marks the “10th anniversary of the comprehensive strategic partnership” between India and Vietnam

Of the 983 applications received, 213 are from outside Karnataka, accounting for nearly 23% of the total

Regular desilting of drains and removal of encroachments obstructing natural water flow have been made compulsory to prevent flooding and ensure smooth drainage during heavy rainfall

Unless hospitals incorporate BSD certification in ICUs as an institutional policy—not for enabling organ donation, but to prevent unnecessary waste of valuable ICU resources, inflated hospital bills and needless trauma for families—deceased organ donation rates are unlikely to go up

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning the BJP MPs’ legitimacy, claimed that every sixth BJP MP in the Lok Sabha won through ‘vote chori’, and also labelled them ‘ghuspethiya’

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), crude for the May delivery plunged ₹1,110, or 11.45%, to ₹8,588 per barrel in a business turnover of 12,132 lots

FADA said electric three-wheeler sales were at 64,549 units last month as compared to 62,489 units in April 2025, a growth of 3.3%

The outbreak of the West Asian crisis hit India’s Gulf oil supplies, making it turn to Russia

The standout performer, however, remains services exports, which surged to an all-time high of $421.32 billion in 2025-26

From the 30-Sensex firms, InterGlobe Aviation, Trent, Asian Paints, State Bank of India, HDFC Bank and Eternal were among the major winners

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 97.79, down 0.66%

Match’s first-quarter revenue came in at $864 million, above estimates of $854.9 million, ‌according to data compiled by LSEG

Last month, NMDC had increased the price of Baila Lump by ₹500 per tonne to ₹5,300 and Baila Fines to ₹4,500 from ₹4,050 earlier

AI tools from the likes of ⁠Anthropic are seen as potential existential threats to traditional software makers

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

Two low-intensity blasts took place on Tuesday night -- one outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar and another near the army cantonment area in Amritsar

Centre will write to West Bengal and Tamil Nadu for early Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing on PM SHRI rollout after recent political developments in both states.

The Ministry of Education's new SMC guidelines mandate monthly meetings and democratic functioning to boost school governance.

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.

It was not a single misstep. It was the cumulative weight of multiple changes - some gradual, some sudden - that altered the outcome.

Four people were hospitalised, three of them with serious burns, according to another emergency official.

The Congress has said it would back Vijay's TVK, the newly formed party which made a blockbuster debut in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections but failed to get the majority.

Jharkhand Academic Council announced Class 12 results with Arts stream topping at a 96.14 percent pass rate.

The TVK will have to go the extra mile to deliver the goods, over and above the DMK's slew of welfarist measures that were generally comfortable, but not enough for the voter who simply said, 'Yeh Dil Maange More'.

Bulldozers had become symbolic of the crackdown against criminals after a string of demolitions carried out in Uttar Pradesh.

AP ICET 2026 Provisional Answer Key has been delayed. Check latest update, response sheet details, objection process, and result date here.

PM Modi said the two countries have a common outlook for the Indo-Pacific and both sides will continue to contribute to the rule-of-law, peace, stability, and prosperity.

The Samajwadi Party-I-PAC break-up follows the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, who co-founded the firm with Prashant Kishor and others, in a money laundering case linked to the alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Governor has accepted his resignation along with his council of ministers.

The University of Mumbai began UG admission for 2026 27 on May 6 with registrations open until May 21 on muugadmission.samarth.edu.in.

In March 2023, Supreme Court ruled the CEC and other Election Commissioners should be selected by a panel comprising the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and the Chief Justice of India.

Nishant Kumar on May 3 embarked on a statewide “Sadbhav Yatra”, his first public outreach programme that started from the Bagaha region of West Champaran district

BJP secured a majority in the state, winning 82 of the total 126 seats in the Assam Assembly.

Founded by political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor, I-PAC is known for managing high-profile election campaigns across the country.

The list includes former chief secretaries Alapan Bandyopadhyay, HK Dwivedi and Manoj Pant, as well as economist Abhirup Sarkar.

Vempati will succeed lyricist and advertising professional Prasoon Joshi, who was recently appointed chairman of Prasar Bharati by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB)

As far as profound camera tech leaps go, Vivo’s ambitious and extravagantly priced X300 Ultra proposition needs to be contextualised as a phone and separately for lens accessories

We’re still to get the ultimate definition of a compact phone that’s also a true flagship, but Vivo is perhaps getting us close to that destination

HC grants two more weeks to Centre to respond to academician Swain's plea against blacklisting order

Security forces stood firm as pillars of strength while operating in Manipur: Guv Bhalla

Congress weighs choice between VD Satheesan, KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala for Kerala chief minister after UDF’s victory in the assembly elections 2026.

Actor-politician Vijay-led TVK has won 108 of the 234 Assembly seats, just short of the 118 required for a majority.

Azizul Baree Helal, Information Secretary of the BNP, reportedly praised the BJP's performance under the leadership of Suvendu Adhikari.

TN’s All India Congress Committee in-charge Girish Chodankar said TVK president C Joseph Vijay has formally requested the Congress to extend its support for forming a government in Tamil Nadu

According to BJP functionaries, Agnimitra Paul could be an ideal CM candidate if the BJP wants to replace Mamata Banerjee with a woman candidate of its own.

Even though Congress has formally agreed to back Vijay's TVK in the state, the numbers it offers are not enough to form the government in the state.

BCI urges CJI to take action against Andhra HC judge for sending young lawyer to 24-hour custody

Speculation on the TVK's next steps in Tamil Nadu are high, with Opposition Congress, DMK and the AIADMK's latest remarks adding to the alliance buzz.

While there’s no official confirmation on when the oath taking ceremony would take place, BJP office bearers indicated that it might happen either on May 12

West Bengal election results LIVE: The Bharatiya Janata Party's historic win with 207 out of 294 seats in Bengal polls has set off a massive political drama in the state as a defiant Mamata is not willing to step back and has refused to resign as the CM, while alleging irregularities in the poll.

Tamil Nadu government news LIVE: Congress said its support would be contingent on keeping out any “communal forces” that do not believe in the Constitution of India.

Procurement of wheat and rice from the 2026 rabi season is currently underway. About 97 per cent of the wheat sown area of 334.17 lakh hectare has been harvested, along with the completion of pulse harvesting

The marine business currently contributes about 7% of APSEZ’s overall business, with the company holding a 70% market share in India’s marine services segment

GCC NRIs shift investments from real estate to Indian stocks, driven by regional conflict and changing remittance patterns.

B. N. Jha said India exports over 250 varieties of spices and value-added products to more than 180 countries and continues to hold significant growth potential in the European market

The acquisition will be executed in multiple tranches, starting with an initial investment of $10 million in preference capital, which is expected to be closed by mid-June 2026

On the export front, sentiment remain stable, with around 80 per cent of respondents expecting exports to be higher or unchanged compared to the same period last year, up from 74 per cent in Q3

In the last 2 years the industry had suffered significant crop losses for the high-value first flush teas due to prolonged dry spell

Services exports jump to $421.32 billion in 2025-26, compared to $387.55 billion in 2024-25, a growth of 8.71%

Suggests exploring feasibility of dual pricing mechanism for sugar

New Delhi unlikely to join US-led small group as General Council resumes talks on moratorium extension and TRIPS alignment

While companies have raised prices across regions, sustainability remains uncertain amid subdued demand conditions.

India’s export numbers look robust but they mask problems faced by India’s small family-run export businesses. Policy transmission needs attention. While New Delhi has signed a clutch of trade deals, few SME exporters have heard of the benefits.

Berkshire Hathaway succeeded on Buffett’s mantra of value investing. But that takes time to prove its worth, sometimes even decades. Whether his successor Greg Abel has time on his side in an AI-exuberant market isn’t clear yet.

A review of proposed changes to India's Securities Market Code offers an opportunity to close the space for interpretive differences in the imposition of penalties for violations. Market participants value certainty and the statute must provide it.

Markets are betting on a quicker recovery from the ravages of war than looks feasible. Traders don’t seem to have priced in how long it’ll take for disruptions—ranging from oil and gas to urea and helium—to be resolved. And it’s the real-world effects that governments must deal with.

Kerala UDF Suspended marks a significant moment, as the ruling party faces a major political setback. The post Kerala UDF Suspended: Heavy Setback for Ruling Party appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

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The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the manner in which a group of reformists challenged the top court's 1962 ruling which upheld excommunication practices followed in the Dawoodi Bohra community [Kantaru Rejeevaru v. Indian Young Lawyers Association].The Court said that the petition, filed under Article 32, seemed legally unsustainable since it was against an earlier ruling of the top court. Hence, filing a review or curative petition would have been the proper remedy, the Court stated.Th

The Allahabad High Court recently refused to quash the criminal prosecution against two men who are alleged to have posted "anti-national" and objectionable posts against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh(RSS) [Jubair Ansari And Another v State of UP and Another]Justice Saurabh Srivastava rejected a petition moved by accused Jubair Ansari and Izahar Alam for quashing of the case as well as the chargesheet filed by the police before a Sonbhadra court last year.The Court

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”) was enacted in order to consolidate and amend the laws relating to reorganization and insolvency resolution of corporate persons, partnership firms and individuals within a specific time frame in order to ensure maximum utilization of the value of assets, for the purpose of promoting entrepreneurship, availability of credit and above all, ensuring the interest of all the stakeholders.  Moratorium under the IBC: A roadblock or regulator for arbitrat

Bajaj Electricals Limited has acquired the 'Morphy Richards' brand and its associated intellectual property rights from Glen Electric Limited, in India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, for a total consideration of ₹168 crore.Khaitan & Co advised Bajaj Electricals on this acquisition. The Firm assisted with the drafting, review and negotiation of the Sale and Purchase Agreement in relation to the acquisition of the Morphy Richards trademarks, together with the associate

NIIF Infrastructure Finance Limited has extended a term loan facility aggregating to ₹1,200 crore ($126.7 million) to Vijayapura Tollway Private Limited, a special purpose vehicle of IJM Corporation Berhad.JSA Advocates & Solicitors has advised NIIF Infrastructure Finance on this financing transaction.The transaction team was led by Nand Gopal Anand (Partner), with support from Harshit Dusad (Partner) and Vrindesh Patel (Principal Associate).Vijaypura Tollway is engaged in the

The Supreme Court on Wednesday commenced hearing the petitions challenging the law excluding the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from the selection committee to appoint of Election Commissioners.During the hearing, a Bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Satish Chandra Sharma questioned the petitioner, Congress leader Dr Jaya Thakur, on whether the Court can direct parliament to frame a law directing inclusion of the CJI. "It is a prerogative of the parliament to make the law. Courts cannot direct t

The emergence of the basic structure doctrine was developed by the Supreme Court of India in response to sustained tensions between parliament and the judiciary. The doctrine introduced a substantive limitation on the amending power: constitutional change, however wide in scope, cannot extend to the destruction of the Constitution’s core identity.What began as a domestic resolution of institutional conflict has since acquired a wider comparative significance, particularly across Commonwealth jur

The Madras High Court has ordered the listing of a petition seeking proceedings under Income Tax Act and registration of a criminal case against actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay over alleged suppression of income and receipt of unaccounted cash [Rajkumar v. Director General of Income Tax].The High Court Registry had earlier declined to register the plea over the question of maintainability.In an order passed on April 8, a Bench of Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G Ar

The Delhi High Court recently denied bail to a maulvi (faith healer) accused of raping a minor girl under the pretext of curing her of evil spirits or jinn. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that the man, one Mohd Mubarak, took undue advantage of the vulnerable physical and mental condition of the woman as well as the blind faith reposed in him by her family. “The prosecutrix was a young girl suffering from illness, and both she and her family were made to believe that t

A Belgian man followed the advice of an AI chatbot and died by suicide. After six weeks of intensive exchanges with a chatbot named “Eliza” on the application Chai, the man, a 30-year-old father of two, anxious about climate change, took his own life. His widow later told Belgian newspaper La Libre: “Without these conversations with the chatbot, my husband would still be here.” Belgium’s then Secretary of State for Digitisation described it as “a serious precedent that must be taken very serious

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer has appointed a new leadership team for its India practice. Partner Alan Montgomery, who was previously Co-Head of the firm’s India practice, has been appointed as Chair. Partners Siddhartha Shukla and Dhananjaya Chak have been appointed as the new Co-Heads of the practice.Collectively, they take over from former Chair Chris Parsons, who has retired from the firm, and former co-head Roddy Martin, who will continue to be a key member of the India practice.Shukla arr

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Despite its ally BJP’s lacklustre show, Chief Minister Rangasamy’s AINRC improves tally to power NDA to a decisive victory.

Family members, civil society, and politicians demand justice but the history of impunity for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir does not encourage hope.

A curated collection of reportage and analysis examining the Pahalgam attack, focusing on security failures, the political response, and its continuing impact on Kashmir.

The index is based on a single question asking how the level of business activity compares with the situation the month before.

Lawsuit alleged that Apple deceived consumers with a marketing campaign that promoted features that did not yet exist and misled them into buying the devices.

As conversations around longevity and preventive care gain momentum, we sit down with the doctor for a chat

M4M is expected to have a wide release across the United States through AMC theatres and local cinema chains in nearly 15 states from May 7 onwards. Jo Sharma expressed confidence about the film’s prospects, pointing out that it has already won recognition at several international film festivals, including the Los Angeles and New York film festivals.

Reddy requested consideration of the RGIA Airport–Bharat Future City Corridor under Phase-III, highlighting its strategic significance in enhancing connectivity and supporting Hyderabad’s future expansion.

United Telugu Kitchens (UTK), the city’s premier Telugu cuisine restaurant, celebrated the start of its fifth anniversary by hosting a special community lunch for Vijayawada’s civic workers at its flagship outlet on Wednesday.

There are critical questions about the balance between development, rights and sustainability in Odisha’s Tribal Belt.

Two-day meet in Amaravati to review growth, welfare, governance; collectors and SPs to present best practices

The Pakistani source said ‌a report earlier by the U.S. media outlet Axios on the proposed memorandum was accurate

Head Constable Surinder Singh posted in Shopian’s Zainapora camp loses consciousness during duty; probe underway into cause of death

A guide to turning summer holidays into a meaningful blend of creativity, skill-building, exploration, and joyful learning for children.

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

This incident highlights a growing concern about misinformation on social media. Many individuals, in the name of content, are creating and sharing videos about “healthy” food recipes without proper knowledge or scientific understanding of the ingredients involved

The film's first glimpse has already sparked considerable curiosity among audiences.

Phase II of the Hyderabad Metro includes three corridors of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to Future City (9.6 km), Jubilee Bus Station (JBS) to Medchal (24.5 km), and JBS to Shamirpet (22 km).

US acknowledges India's incredible economic potentialat the SelectUSA Investment Summit at National Harbor in US

The scale is bigger, the action is raw, and the emotions run deeper. It’s a much more intense ride.”

Marking A Milestone First, Film Heritage Foundation Premieres At The Film Festival For Fifth Consecutive Year

According to The Pulitzer Prizes website, the award-winning work titled "trAPPed", produced for Bloomberg, narrates the "riveting account" of a neurologist in India who was held under a "digital arrest" through her phone

Commissioner Sumathi made it clear that any form of harassment against women will invite strict and immediate action.

Vijay on Wednesday met Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar at the Lok Bhavan and staked a claim to form the Government in the state

The 30-year-old Kerala Students’ Union leader secured a decisive victory with a margin of 21,015 votes, ending decades of Left dominance in the coastal constituency

KC Venugopal and Ramesh Chennithala are among the key contenders in the race for Keralam's top position, alongside Leader of Opposition VD Satheesan

A deadly outbreak of the rare hantavirus aboard a Dutch ship on a weekslong polar cruise has brought attention to the growing tourism trend.

A key factor behind their decline was the transformation from mass-based movements into personality-centric regimes

Dharamshala and New Chandigarh to stage key knockout matches; final shifted from Bengaluru due to logistical constraints

TVK, which stands at 108 in the 234-member Tamil Nadu assembly and is just 10 short of the 118 halfway majority mark, is more likely to ally with smaller parties like the Congress and the Left front

They only organise meetings and say 'Jai Shri Ram'. By saying 'Jai Shri Ram', are we getting any funds from the top (Centre) or schemes or something else? Nothing, " Konda Surekha said at a public meeting in Warangal on Tuesday.

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