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Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a packet of "Melody" toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni in Rome, playfully reviving the viral "#Melodi" social media trend. The light-hearted exchange, shared on Instagram, highlights the warm rapport and strengthening relations between the two leaders.

A female panther was allegedly beaten to death by villagers after entering a house in Sitapura, Rajasthan. The crowd attacked the animal during a rescue attempt and later tried to cremate the carcass, prompting legal action under the Wildlife Protection Act

Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Estonia to deepen bilateral, economic, and technological ties. Estonia also hopes India will participate in the 2027 Ukraine Recovery Conference and the EU-India free trade agreement

Adani Green Energy subsidiary, AHE11L, will develop the 2,250 MW Gandikota-2 Pumped Storage Project in Andhra Pradesh. Approved by the state government, this major clean energy initiative aims to boost power infrastructure and renewable energy storage capabilities within 72 months.

Police arrested a man, his brother-in-law and nephew after a woman died in a house fire in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district. Investigators alleged the woman and her husband set the blaze to implicate relatives in a property dispute, but she suffered fatal burn injuries during the incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni in Rome ahead of formal bilateral talks focused on strengthening India-Italy relations. Modi visited the Colosseum, interacted with the Indian diaspora and praised Italian artists showcasing Indian classical music, dance and cultural heritage during his Italy visit

Security forces intensified search operations in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district to rescue people allegedly held hostage by armed groups. Sniffer dogs were deployed as combing operations continued across hill villages. Over 38 people were abducted earlier this month, while tensions between Naga and Kuki communities persist

The Barakah incident may not have triggered a nuclear disaster, but it serves as a warning that the Gulf’s geopolitical rivalries are becoming more complex, more localised and potentially more unpredictable

India has firmly rejected allegations of human rights violations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Europe visit, with senior diplomat Sibi George stressing India’s constitutional values and global trustworthiness. The remarks came after Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng Svendsen questioned India’s democratic credentials during Modi’s Oslo stop for the India-Nordic summit.

A brutal gang rape inside a moving bus in Delhi highlights the unsettling reality that, despite sweeping legal reforms over the past 14 years, the foundational vulnerabilities surrounding women's safety in the national capital remain unchanged

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, addressing the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, reaffirmed India’s commitment to equitable healthcare, digital innovation, and global cooperation.

Marsh's brutal 96 goes in vain as Rajasthan Royals come out on top in chase against Lucknow Super Giants

DRDO has successfully completed final development trials of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in both air-to-ground and air-to-air modes at its test range near Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.

Pharmacy operators across India have announced a one-day strike on Wednesday demanding clear regulations for e-pharmacies. However, Jan Aushadhi Kendras under PMBJP will remain open, especially at major hospitals like AIIMS and Patna Medical College, to ensure uninterrupted access to medicines.

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has tested a new facility enabling subscribers to withdraw provident fund savings directly into their bank accounts via UPI. The EPFO also plans to introduce WhatsApp-based services for balance checks, claim tracking, and grievance redressal.

Supreme Court of India criticised state governments over rising stray dog attacks, calling the situation “deeply disturbing” and warning against administrative inertia. The court stressed that authorities must ensure public safety through coordinated, time-bound action and cannot ignore constitutional obligations under Article 21

Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of compromising India’s interests to protect industrialist Gautam Adani and alleged US pressure over the Adani case. Speaking in Raebareli, Gandhi also criticised rising inflation, fuel prices, and unemployment

Narendra Modi concluded his Norway visit after India-Nordic ties were elevated to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Modi departed for Italy to hold talks with PM Giorgia Meloni on trade, defence, clean energy, and technology cooperation

The CBI searched the homes of two NEET-UG 2026 aspirants in Nagpur in connection with the alleged paper leak case, seizing digital devices and handwritten notes while probing a wider network linked to Pune-based intermediaries and coaching-related accused persons

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi after Norway’s sovereign wealth fund excluded Adani Green Energy from its portfolio, asking whether Norway acted on Modi’s “personal request” to remove Adani from the pension fund blacklist during the PM’s Norway visit

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during his visit to Raebareli, warned of a severe economic crisis affecting common people, criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign tour, and alleged that government policies were benefiting industrialists while farmers, youth and small traders suffered

UPI accounted for 85.5 per cent of India’s digital payment transaction volume in H2 2025, according to the RBI. While RTGS dominated transaction value, India’s digital payments ecosystem recorded massive growth over the last decade, driven by smartphones and cashless infrastructure

A history exam question on “brahmanical patriarchy” at Banaras Hindu University sparked controversy after members of the Brahmin community alleged ideological bias. Critics claimed the question targeted a community, while others raised concerns over political influence in educational institutions