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Students and government job aspirants gathered in Lucknow under the Cockroach Janta Party to protest alleged examination irregularities, demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Police said permission was granted legally for the demonstration expected to draw around 1,000 participants
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Seven new Shigella cases in Wayanad schools have raised the total infections to 16, with health officials intensifying surveillance and preventive measures. Authorities report stable health conditions among patients while urging hygiene, early reporting of symptoms, and caution against self-medication
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Nineteen TMC Lok Sabha MPs have purportedly signed a letter to Speaker Om Birla seeking recognition for a separate bloc supporting the NDA. This escalation follows a recent assembly rebellion, plunging Mamata Banerjee’s party into an unprecedented dual crisis
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KEM Hospital has initiated an inquiry into MBBS student Sejal Pawar after her controversial remarks about cadavers during a comedy show went viral, sparking outrage. The panel will assess intent and appropriateness, while the student has issued an apology
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Amit Shah reviewed preparations for the Amarnath Yatra, directing a strong multi-layered security grid along the route using CAPFs, J&K Police, and advanced surveillance. He emphasized technology use, coordination among agencies, and safety measures for pilgrims and tourist areas
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Dissident TMC MP Jagadish Chandra Barma Basunia said a rebel faction claiming the support of 19 Lok Sabha members will meet Speaker Om Birla on Monday to seek recognition as the "real TMC" amid growing turmoil within the party
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West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended ongoing anti-encroachment drives, stating that footpaths cannot be occupied illegally while assuring rehabilitation for affected hawkers. He emphasized balancing public convenience with livelihood concerns as eviction operations continue across Kolkata and other areas
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The rupee strengthened sharply by 77 paise to close at 95.08 against the US dollar, supported by falling global oil prices after reports of a possible US-Iran deal, a weaker dollar index, and strong gains in domestic equity markets
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The Congress accused Home Minister Amit Shah of attempting to engineer a two-thirds BJP majority in the Lok Sabha by breaking Opposition parties, calling it an attack on democracy The BJP has not responded to the allegations amid ongoing TMC factional tensions
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Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged to bring the Tata Group back to West Bengal, criticised the industrial policies of the Left Front and TMC governments, and promised a balanced approach to industrialisation while safeguarding farmers' interests and generating employment
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The Tata Group said families of 15 victims of the AI171 crash have declined to collect personal belongings. Ex gratia payments of Rs 1 crore have reached 91 per cent of families, while compensation and belongings return processes continue for others
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A year after the Air India AI171 crash killed 260 people, families are still awaiting answers as investigators continue examining critical evidence. While compensation has been provided to most affected families, the final probe report remains pending and closure remains elusive
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Delhi Police busted an alleged sex racket operating from a building in Paharganj, rescuing four women and arresting a 29-year-old man. The raid followed a tip-off and decoy operation, with further investigation underway into the network and property owner’s role
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India lodged a strong protest with the US after summoning its charge d’affaires twice this week over reported US Navy strikes on three commercial vessels near Oman involving Indian crew. The incidents allegedly resulted in deaths, prompting diplomatic tensions
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the Modi government’s women-led development model, citing schemes like Ujjwala, Mudra loans, and women’s reservation law. He said these initiatives have strengthened women’s dignity, safety, economic independence, and political participation over the past 12 years
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Indian equity markets ended sharply higher on Friday, with the Sensex gaining nearly 1,700 points and the Nifty reclaiming 23,600. Investor sentiment improved after optimism over a possible US-Iran agreement, while financial and realty stocks led broad-based gains
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The Centre signed a tripartite MoU with Assam and Nagaland to boost oil and gas exploration in the Northeast. The agreement aims to attract investment, enhance hydrocarbon production, generate employment, strengthen infrastructure, and unlock the region's untapped energy potential
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The Centre highlighted the impact of its Antyodaya-driven welfare initiatives, particularly PM JANMAN and PM-AJAY, in improving housing, education, infrastructure, electrification, and livelihoods among tribal and Scheduled Caste communities, aiming to bring historically marginalised groups into mainstream development
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The Centre has imposed temporary restrictions on diesel sales through retail outlets, limiting purchases and preventing resale. The move aims to curb hoarding, black marketing and diversion of fuel supplies, while PSU oil companies continue absorbing significant losses to protect consumers
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Congress leaders staged a protest in New Delhi over the cancellation of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha nomination, alleging an assault on democratic principles. Jitu Patwari said the party was prepared for arrest, while leaders accused the BJP of political interference.
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Intelligence agencies have reportedly warned that the Dawood Ibrahim syndicate is rebuilding a network of sharpshooters to carry out targeted killings across India. Officials claim the aim is to create fear through recurring low-profile attacks, with recruitment underway in multiple states
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Indian intelligence agencies are monitoring planned protests by Jamaat-e-Islami and allied groups in Bangladesh over alleged push-ins of illegal migrants. Officials claim misinformation is being spread to incite anti-India sentiment, while India maintains repatriations follow established legal procedures
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India again summoned US Charge d'Affaires Jason Meeks to protest continuing attacks on commercial vessels near Oman after three Indian seafarers were killed. New Delhi reiterated concerns over maritime security, commercial shipping safety and the targeting of civilian infrastructure.
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An IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Delhi carrying around 180 passengers was grounded after a tissue paper with the word "bomb" was found in a lavatory. Security agencies conducted thorough checks and later declared the threat a hoax, allowing operations to resume
