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Telangana HC orders search for 18-year-old engineering student Guja Manideep Reddy, missing in Finland for 45 days; parents seek updates on investigation.

The current crisis is not merely about leaders changing sides. It reflects the weakening of the idea of Sena that sustained the party for six decades

S.D. Sanjay is currently ASG of India representing union government in the Supreme Court

Brent crude futures fell 43 cents, or 0.54%, to $79.42 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude slipped 17 cents, or 0.22%, to $76.43 a barrel

While the current round of Rajya Sabha elections will help the NDA inch toward the two-thirds mark. In the Lok Sabha, it is still far from that magic figure of 362, despite the TMC switchover.

The State Environment Impact Assessment Authority found that the company had commenced construction without obtaining mandatory permission from the Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority

Brent crude futures were down 89 cents, or 1.12%, at $78.66 a barrel as of 0005 GMT, ‌and U.S. West Texas Intermediate fell 98 cents, or 1.28%, to $75.81 a barrel

The rebellion became more apparent after six of the nine Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha MPs skipped a parliamentary party meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.

The NDA currently holds 293 seats in the 540-member Lok Sabha. A two-thirds majority would require support from around 360 members.

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi termed 'smart warehousing' as a food security initiative apart from a technology infusion

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, traded 0.49% lower at $78.44 per barrel

Gross FDI is at a record high. Retained FDI has collapsed to eight cents on the dollar. One bad month—March 2026—made the gap visible. Three official voices are now reading the same number three different ways.

India has a target of blending 3% CBG with CNG and domestic PNG in the ongoing financial year, 4% in the next financial year and 5% by FY 2028-29

The victim did not show any visible signs of depression or behavioural change before the incident, her parents told police.

Lower oil prices from the deal could reduce India's energy import bill and current account deficit, easing pressure on the rupee.

Trinamool's turmoil is a warning to regional parties that legacy can open the door, but only legitimacy keeps the house from breaking.

Investigation and probes are currently underway as the accused turned himself in and successfully passed the breath analyser test

Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for April 2026 are presented in the following table. Henceforth, India’s BoP data for the reference month will be released by the 15th day or earlier of the second subsequent month. Major Items of India's Balance of Payments (US$ billion) Item April 2025 PR April 2026 P A. Current Account (Net) [A.1 to A.4] -4.8 4.7 A.1 Merchandise (Net) [a-b] -27.1 -27.9         a. Exports 38.7 44.6  &

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading lower by 4.97% at $82.99 per barrel in futures trade

Sudip Bandopadhyay is known to be a soft-spoken leader who always maintained a balanced relationship with different sides.

India plans 3D concrete printing housing projects under PMAY-U to address urban housing shortages, testing speed and affordability in Goa, Nagpur, and Thiruvananthapuram.

Rooftop solar programme providing free electricity up to 300 units per month to 1 crore households through subsidised rooftop solar installations. Government subsidy covers panels up to 3 kW capacity.

Established Real Estate Regulatory Authorities in each state to protect homebuyers and promote transparency. Mandated project registration, escrow accounts for 70% of funds, and penalties for delays.

Comprehensive housing scheme targeting construction of 2 crore houses in urban areas and 2.95 crore in rural areas by 2024. Provides interest subsidy on home loans and direct assistance for house construction.

Scheme to make India slum-free by encouraging states to assign property rights to slum dwellers, upgrade existing slums, and provide affordable housing for the urban poor.

Massive urban infrastructure programme targeting 63 cities for integrated development of urban infrastructure, services, and governance reforms. India's first large-scale urban rejuvenation initiative.