India

Rajya Sabha concluded its Budget Session with about 110% productivity, said Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan. Key bills were passed, extensive debates held, and Harivansh was re-elected Deputy Chairman

Delhi Police Special Cell arrested four youths from multiple states for online radicalisation and alleged terror plotting, including IED preparation and recruitment. Investigators linked the module to reconnaissance at Red Fort and potential high-profile targets

ISRO chief V Narayanan said India plans to launch a G20 climate satellite by 2027, expand commercial missions, and aims for a human Moon mission by 2040, alongside progress in deep-sea exploration projects

Udhayanidhi Stalin accused the BJP-led Centre of withholding funds and curbing state rights, while promising expanded welfare schemes ahead of polls, including increased aid for women, student benefits, and new subsidies for households

The PIB fact-checking unit has dismissed online claims that the RBI introduced new guidelines for exchanging discontinued currency. It clarified that the claims are fake, urged citizens to rely on official sources, and warned against spreading unverified information.

Siddaramaiah urged a Supreme Court bench in South India to improve access to justice, while highlighting AI’s benefits in reducing pendency. He cautioned against algorithmic bias, stressing judicial independence, human judgment, and balanced tech adoption

Costa Rica received a second group of migrants deported from the US under a third-country agreement, including an Indian national, offering options for voluntary return or residency amid concerns over migrants facing legal uncertainty abroad.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Virat Kohli's brilliant form, will look to extend their winning run when they face an inconsistent Delhi Capitals side. Despite a few star performances, DC’s lack of consistency makes them underdogs in this contest

Shubman Gill's 86 guided Gujarat Titans to a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, while Kagiso Rabada and Mohammed Siraj's fiery spells reduced KKR to 180. Cameron Green's 79 was not enough to save KKR from defeat

Chennai Super Kings' coach Stephen Fleming discusses the team's confidence after consecutive wins, MS Dhoni's progress, and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's form ahead of the IPL match against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He also praises Dewald Brevis' return to the team

Ravinder Singh Bhinder, the Rajasthan Royals team manager, was fined Rs 1 lakh for using a mobile phone in the dugout during the IPL match against Royal Challengers Bangalore. This violation was against BCCI’s IPL PMOA protocols

At the Thrive 2026 conference in Stanford, RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale emphasised that technological progress must be tempered by ethics, equality, and respect for nature. He highlighted India’s civilisational traditions that integrate science and spirituality, while warning that rapid innovation without social balance could deepen inequality.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao accused the BJP of deliberately stalling the Women’s Reservation Bill by linking it to delimitation, despite broad political support. He also pressed for the long-pending increase in Telangana Assembly seats under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.

Attributing motives to judges weakens institutional legitimacy, and normalises executive pressure on courts

The Bihar template reveals the BJP’s smart game plan for power in States with strong regional allies

Pulkit Samrat created history at the trailer launch of “Glory” by stepping into the ring against professional boxer Neeraj Goyat, becoming the first Indian actor to box a pro fighter in a promotional event

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticised the Centre after ED raids on a state minister, alleging misuse of agencies to target non-BJP governments, while Arvind Kejriwal also questioned the motive behind repeated actions against AAP leaders

The Rajasthan High Court ruled that a daughter-in-law is eligible for compassionate appointment on par with a daughter, directing immediate appointment of a petitioner in a PWD case and warning officials against delay or contempt action

A Constitution Amendment Bill to implement women’s reservation from 2029 and expand Lok Sabha seats was defeated in the Lower House, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. While 298 MPs supported it, 230 voted against the proposal

Ajit Doval met Ukraine’s NSA Rustem Umerov in New Delhi to discuss bilateral ties and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with India reiterating its stance on dialogue and diplomacy for peaceful resolution

A tourist van carrying teachers from Kerala’s Malappuram district met with a fatal accident on the Pollachi–Valparai ghat road in Tamil Nadu, killing nine people and injuring several others after the vehicle lost control at a hairpin bend

Authorities in Noida initiated action against 203 contractors for labour law violations after unrest, moving to cancel licences, recover ₹1.16 crore in dues, and enforce a 21% wage hike while warning of strict penalties for non-compliance across factories

Bihar’s Vigilance Investigation Bureau intensified its anti-corruption drive, leading to surrender of 13 absconding accused across districts, while also arresting two officials in Purnea for bribery, signalling stricter enforcement and zero tolerance against graft