India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Surat’s city-wide cleanliness campaign involving over one lakh participants, calling the collected waste the most valuable gift of his visit. He described the initiative as a people-driven movement promoting environmental responsibility and civic engagement

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar admitted promising the Bengaluru Development portfolio to senior minister Ramalinga Reddy, but said the party high command decided otherwise. Reddy resigned, alleging humiliation over the portfolio allocation

Opener Parth Chaudhary smashed a spectacular 51-ball 107 to power the Rajat Patidar-led Gwalior Cheetahs to a 12-run victory over Bhopal Leopards in a high-scoring MPL T20 Scindia Cup encounter at Indore’s Holkar Stadium on Friday

The Ministry of External Affairs said 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 victims of the Delhi hotel fire in Malviya Nagar. India is coordinating with concerned embassies, assisting with documentation and medical support for the injured and victims’ families

The Supreme Court ordered status quo on the deportation of five women declared foreigners by Assam tribunals and agreed to hear their appeals. The court directed that detainees not be deported until the next hearing while seeking responses from authorities

The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹41.8 lakh on Canara Bank for non-compliance with KYC norms and rules on inoperative accounts. The RBI found lapses in timely reporting to CKYCR and incorrect account classification after inspection

A transitioning Indian cricket team faces Afghanistan in a one-off Test in Mullanpur starting Saturday. Head coach Gautam Gambhir aims to solidifying the No. 3 spot with Sai Sudharsan and audition potential long-term successors for all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will continue economic reforms through the “Reform Express” to sustain growth amid global headwinds. The RBI lowered FY27 GDP forecast to 6.6%, while new tax exemptions aim to attract foreign capital

Senior Congress leader HK Patil described Ramalinga Reddy's resignation as a warning bell for the Karnataka government and urged party leaders to address the issue. Other Congress leaders expressed confidence that the matter would be resolved within the party

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered India joint production of the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter and renewed defence cooperation proposals. India is considering options alongside its AMCA programme, while long-standing India–Russia defence ties remain a key strategic pillar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government will launch the Smart Border Project with advanced surveillance technologies to strengthen border security. Addressing BSF personnel in Tripura, he stressed that achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat requires a secure and protected nation

The National Cadet Corps made history by training 100 Senior Division cadets as basic paramotor pilots within a month. Conducted alongside NIMAS Guwahati, the successful aero-adventure programme will now be inducted into the NCC’s permanent annual curriculum

Nepal police arrested two men, including an Indian from Bihar, in Madhes province for alleged drug trafficking. Authorities recovered 17.40 grams of brown sugar during a vehicle check and also seized the motorcycle with an Indian registration number

Educator Faisal Khan, aka Khan Sir, has been named in an FIR alongside two arrested guards following a violent clash in Patna. Police invoked attempt-to-murder charges after a video emerged showing guards allegedly firing on his orders

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with the induction of 12 legislators, including 11 BJP MLAs and one AGP member. The council of ministers now has 17 members and represents various regions and communities across the state

Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is not linked to defence or a transshipment port but is aimed at benefiting a businessman. He claimed the project threatens rainforests, coral reefs and tribal communities, and urged public opposition

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Great Nicobar Island Project is aimed at benefiting a businessman rather than defence, claiming massive ecological damage. He urged citizens to oppose deforestation and support protection of India’s natural heritage

India’s GDP grew by a robust 7.7% in FY 2025–26, supported by a 7.8% expansion in Q4. Driven by strong manufacturing and services sectors, India remains the fastest-growing major economy despite a global slowdown

Firhad Hakim resigned as Kolkata mayor, becoming the latest senior TMC leader to step down from a key civic position. The move comes amid growing political turbulence following the party's Assembly poll setback and rising instability across municipal bodies

Veteran Rajya Sabha MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy suggested that the rebellion within the TMC legislature party could eventually be reflected among the party's MPs. His remarks have intensified speculation about internal dissent and the future direction of the party

Andhra Pradesh has launched an initiative to prepare 2.5 crore seed balls to boost its green cover to 50% by 2047. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan inaugurated the drive on World Environment Day, which includes drone-led seed dispersal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said India’s global standing has strengthened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing economic growth, low inflation, and international credibility. He made the remarks during a World Environment Day plantation drive in Lucknow

Three people were killed and seven houses torched during an early morning armed attack on Loibol Khullen village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the incident, promising strict action against the perpetrators

India rejected Pakistan’s criticism over river projects, reiterating that the Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance due to cross-border terrorism concerns. The MEA said Pakistan’s objections and arbitration claims are invalid, asserting India’s sovereign rights over its hydroelectric projects in Jammu and Kashmir