India

The Mamata Banerjee-led faction has lodged fresh police complaints against dissident leader Ritabrata Banerjee and his associates, accusing them of illegally using the TMC's name, symbol and organisational positions as the party's internal power struggle continues to intensify

The Ministry of External Affairs has advised Indians undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through private tour operators to obtain all required travel documents and verify operator authorisation after several pilgrims were stranded in Nepal without valid permits and Chinese visas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's progress towards self-reliance in his Mann Ki Baat address, citing the made-in-India C-295 aircraft, indigenous naval assets, International Yoga Day celebrations and the revival of the ancient Shastrarth tradition at Nalanda University

The Committee on Tribal Unity has urged the Centre and the Manipur government to remove alleged highway blockades by Naga groups within 48 hours. The organisation said the restrictions have disrupted transport, caused shortages of essential commodities and affected public movement

An 18-year-old JEE aspirant from Bihar allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the Kota-Jhalawar flyover in Rajasthan's Kota. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death. It is the seventh student suicide reported in Kota this year

The Ladakh administration imposed a total penalty of Rs 2 lakh on four tourists for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas. Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena urged visitors to practise responsible tourism and warned of strict action against future violations

Seven members of a family were struck by lightning while working in a farm in Madhya Pradesh's Chhindwara district. A young woman died during treatment, while six others remain hospitalised as thunderstorms and lightning continue across the state

Police have registered three cases following clashes during a YSRCP leaders' visit to Andhra Pradesh's Amaravati capital region. Cases were filed against YSRCP and TDP leaders, while the opposition accused the ruling party of attacking its leaders and harassing protesting farmers

Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin criticised the Tamil Nadu government, alleging governance had deteriorated under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay. He accused the ruling dispensation of prioritising political theatrics over administration and urged DMK workers to oppose anti-people policies

Kerala Police arrested five alleged members of an international drug trafficking network accused of smuggling hybrid ganja from Thailand through airports. The operation followed a record seizure of over 17 kg of hybrid ganja in Ernakulam Rural district

India has approved 12 semiconductor manufacturing projects worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore under the India Semiconductor Mission. Backed by the Rs 10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission, the convergence is driving electronics to become India’s third-largest export category

Police recovered jewellery, cash and property documents from the house of accused Ramshankar alias Tinnu Yadav during raids in the Ram Mandir donation misappropriation case. Investigators are verifying seized materials and may seek fresh police custody of the accused on Monday

The opposition has targeted the Centre after former The Telegraph editor R. Rajagopal revealed his passport renewal was blocked due to his name being purged from West Bengal's voter list during a controversial Special Intensive Revision exercise

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk began a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar supporting protests over alleged examination irregularities and demanding accountability. The demonstration, led by the Cockroach Janata Party, also called for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted mock rescue drills at 18 strategic locations along the Amarnath yatra routes to assess the preparedness of mountain rescue teams. Authorities have deployed 45 specialised teams and urged pilgrims to use the Pehchaan app for verified service providers

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray demanded the disqualification of six rebel MPs who joined the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. He alleged the defections were part of a larger political conspiracy and urged the Lok Sabha Speaker to uphold the rule of law

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India aims to make the Indian Ocean an Ocean of Opportunity, stressing security, sustainability and prosperity. During talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, both leaders reviewed bilateral ties and discussed enhancing economic cooperation and regional connectivity

Karnataka Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar launched Bengaluru's 2.5-km Mehkri Circle-Hebbal twin tunnel road project, assuring it will be toll-free. He said the initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and forms part of a ₹1.5 lakh crore long-term infrastructure development plan

Prestige Estates Projects has around Rs 65,000 crore of unrecognised revenue following record housing sales over the past three years. The company is targeting Rs 35,000-36,000 crore in pre-sales this fiscal and expects stronger launches, subject to regulatory approvals

India and Seychelles unveiled 19 agreements after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie, strengthening cooperation in defence, maritime security, digital payments, healthcare, space, education and development, while marking 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations

The West Bengal government has relaxed restrictions on diesel sales in containers and barrels for agriculture, healthcare, tea gardens and other essential sectors. The move aims to ensure uninterrupted services after concerns that the curbs were affecting daily operations and emergency response

India's state-run oil companies have repeatedly ensured uninterrupted fuel supplies during floods, the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical crises. Analysts say their nationwide network and strategic role continue to make them indispensable despite repeated attempts to privatise major public sector oil firms

Ayodhya Police raided the homes of eight people arrested in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, collecting documents and examining assets. Investigators have recovered ₹79.85 lakh so far, with police expected to seek custodial remand of the accused

Stock market sentiment this week is expected to be driven by geopolitical developments in West Asia, crude oil price movements, domestic macroeconomic data, foreign investor activity and the progress of the southwest monsoon, according to market analysts