India

An old viral video showing prime accused Siya Goyal hurling abuses at a pub has surfaced in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. Pune police recently recreated the Lohagad Fort crime scene using a dummy to investigate the alleged cliff-push conspiracy

WhatsApp has clarified that its upcoming username feature is optional and includes safeguards against impersonation. The statement follows an Indian government order giving Meta three days to explain the feature and halting its domestic rollout pending regulatory consultations

The Meghalaya government has moved the Supreme Court to challenge the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime suspect in her husband's honeymoon murder. Bail was previously upheld due to severe police paperwork blunders during her arrest

The Maharashtra STF has extended its TET paper leak probe to Bihar, detaining three suspects during a midnight raid at a Hajipur cyber cafe. The multi-state racket previously forced the cancellation of the exam, affecting over 4.28 lakh candidates

Gujarat Police have initiated 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace', a 28-day statewide campaign to protect women and children online. The drive targets 25 lakh citizens through massive school outreach, parental workshops, and a guaranteed 24-hour response to cyber complaints

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Green Drive Portal' under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign. The platform provides four free services to help citizens participate in planting 70 lakh native tree saplings across the national capital

BJP’s Charkhari MLA Brijbhushan Rajput narrowly escaped a major road accident in Mahoba after an out-of-control truck rammed his security convoy. While the legislator is safe, three security personnel were injured, and the truck driver has been arrested

An SBI Research report states that hitting a 20% EV adoption rate by 2030 could slash India’s fuel import bill by ₹1 lakh crore. Driven by West Asia geopolitical tensions, EV registrations are projected to cross 25 lakh in 2026

The IMD has issued a weather alert forecasting heavy rainfall in western Tamil Nadu, particularly Coimbatore and the Nilgiris, over the next two days. Residents in landslide-prone and low-lying areas are advised to exercise caution due to thunderstorm risks

Under 'Operation Milap,' the South-West Delhi Police successfully traced and reunited 193 missing persons—including 48 children—with their families in June 2026. This takes the district's total recoveries to 866 individuals in the first half of the year

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will chair a key cabinet meeting on Thursday to evaluate his government's initial two-month performance. The administration is also projected to clear the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill for the state

The APAAR and Academic Bank of Credits platforms are helping students securely store academic records, transfer credits across institutions and access lifelong learning opportunities. With over 26 crore APAAR IDs generated, the initiative is strengthening India's digital education ecosystem and improving transparency

The IMD's Bhopal centre has forecast widespread very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Madhya Pradesh over the next five days. Several districts are under alerts for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds as active monsoon systems continue to influence the state

The Union Cabinet has approved stricter quality standards for rice distributed under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana by reducing the permissible broken rice content. The move is expected to benefit more than 80 crore beneficiaries while improving food quality and transparency

With 15 FTAs in force and a few under negotiation, India’s trade success will depend not just on signing agreements, but also on how it leverages them to drive growth, competitiveness, and global integration

The Draft Indian Statistical Institute Bill is the latest move to centralise control over India's legacy institutions

The Centre has directed Meta not to roll out WhatsApp's proposed username feature until consultations are completed, citing concerns over impersonation, phishing and cyber fraud. The government has also sought a detailed explanation within three days, while WhatsApp defended the feature's safeguards

A parliamentary panel led by Mukul Wasnik has backed a multi-phase format for the NEET-UG exam to reduce logistical friction. The committee also commended the NTA's enhanced digital security protocols implemented during the 2026 re-examination

The Supreme Court ruled that a lawyer cannot surrender a client's property rights via a compromise decree without express authorization. Upholding the reversal of a 28-year-old decree, the court ordered a trial for the 1989 suit

Union Minister V. Somanna stated he will abide by the BJP high command's decision amid mounting speculation that he might replace B.Y. Vijayendra as Karnataka BJP chief following cross-voting setbacks in the state unit

PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss has launched a public awareness march from Biligundlu to Poompuhar opposing Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam project. He warned that the 70 TMC reservoir threatens downstream drinking water and will submerge 12,500 forest acres

The landmark VB-G RAM G Act came into effect nationwide today, guaranteeing rural households 125 days of employment. The law introduces a minimum wage floor of ₹300 per day, marking a 10% average hike in rural wages

The Odisha Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested former UCO Bank branch manager Shiba Prasad Das for a ₹3.25-crore loan scam. Das forged CIBIL reports, KYC profiles, and vehicle certificates to divert funds into his personal accounts