India

Four months after the KMC elections, first-time corporators face an acute fund crunch as state allocations stall. Forced to fund sanitation drives out of pocket, representatives are struggling to address drinking water crises and basic civic infrastructure

Ahead of the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup, Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur shared the legendary advice and tactical masterstrokes that fueled India's historic 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup triumph

The Centre has introduced E85 fuel for compatible flex-fuel vehicles and is consulting the automobile industry on expanding ethanol-based fuels. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India achieved its 20 per cent ethanol blending target ahead of schedule and continues pursuing energy self-reliance.

The historic World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad saw unprecedented success from Middle Eastern nations, led by Oman's 21-medal haul. The event marks a major shift as competitive yoga gains massive structural momentum across the Gulf region

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised the rejection of Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination, calling it a setback for parliamentary democracy. He praised her integrity and alleged that internal political conspiracies within the Congress led to her exclusion.

Congress leaders met the Election Commission alleging the wrongful rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination from Madhya Pradesh. The party argued that no criminal case exists against her and urged the poll panel to reverse the Returning Officer's decision.

Starlink has rejected reports that India has frozen approvals for its satellite internet services, saying discussions with the government remain active and productive. The company said it has complied with regulatory requirements and remains committed to launching services in India.

A 25-year-old man, accused of raping a one-year-old toddler in Shahjahanpur, was arrested following a police encounter. The suspect, who fled after the mother intervened, was shot in both legs during a retaliatory firing incident near the Mailani border

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister, praising his leadership, development initiatives and vision for the country. TDP National Working President Nara Lokesh also lauded Modi's record tenure.

A BJP councillor in Thiruvananthapuram was arrested under the KAAPA after the Kerala High Court denied him anticipatory bail. Police fired warning shots to disperse supporters allegedly obstructing the arrest. Fresh cases were filed, while his family accused police of excessive force

World leaders congratulated Narendra Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected prime minister with 4,399 consecutive days in office. Leaders from Australia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Maldives, Kenya, and others praised his leadership, public service, and contributions to India’s development and global standing

Network disruptions and elevated latency have affected Google Cloud users in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and nearby regions after a fire at a third-party data centre in Delhi. Google rerouted traffic to maintain services, but customers may continue experiencing latency spikes and suboptimal routing

The Goa government will notify additional turtle nesting sites under the new Coastal Zone Management Plan and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts. Measures include involving students in turtle protection, expanding forest habitats, monitoring wildlife movement, regulating eco-tourism, and mitigating human-wildlife conflicts

The Trinamool Congress faces a deep internal split, with its legislative faction in West Bengal adopting an anti-BJP stance while a group of Lok Sabha MPs aligns with the NDA. The contrasting positions highlight ideological confusion, organisational fragmentation, and uncertainty over the party’s future direction

The letters often took days, sometimes weeks, to reach home. Technology has undoubtedly improved the lives of soldiers and their families, but the long silences that once separated soldiers from home also shielded them from the anxieties of everyday life

Indian equity markets opened higher with the BSE Sensex and Nifty 50 gaining on buying in blue-chip stocks like Reliance Industries and ICICI Bank, supported by easing crude oil prices and mixed global market cues

The Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee has challenged CID summons in the Calcutta High Court over a signature mismatch case involving legislators. The hearing follows raids on party offices in Kolkata amid an ongoing investigation into alleged procedural irregularities

Starlink said discussions with the Indian government remain active and positive as it awaits final approval to launch satellite internet services. The company reaffirmed its commitment to India, highlighting its potential to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions

Two soldiers of the Rashtriya Rifles were killed in an accidental explosion near the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The injured soldiers succumbed despite treatment at an army hospital in Srinagar

RIL and Meta and will develop a 168-megawatt AI-focused data centre in Jamnagar, powered by renewable energy. The project strengthens India’s position as a global AI infrastructure hub and supports Meta’s growing computing and data requirements

India and its diplomatic missions across the US are preparing large-scale celebrations for the 12th International Day of Yoga. Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra highlighted yoga's widespread popularity in America, while events will promote healthy ageing and India's cultural heritage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became India’s longest continuously serving elected Prime Minister, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru with 4,399 days in office. The NDA marked 12 years in power, highlighting major infrastructure projects, governance achievements, and future political priorities

Five women at PBM Hospital in Bikaner developed severe post‑delivery complications, including kidney failure, prompting a high‑level review by Rajasthan Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar.