India

Centre approves new scheme under which Rs 15,000 will be given to every individual employed for the first time in a private company

India welcomed the US naming The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, as a global terrorist group after the deadly Pahalgam attack. The move shows strong India-US counter-terror cooperation and a united stance against terrorism

India commissioned its first indigenously built Diving Support Vessel, Nistar, in Visakhapatnam. Equipped with advanced submarine rescue systems, Nistar marks a significant maritime milestone, boosting India's naval capabilities and global standing in submarine rescue operations, according to naval and defence officials

Mattel has launched a new Barbie with type 1 diabetes, featuring an insulin pump and glucose monitor. Introduced by model Lila Moss, the inclusive doll aims to normalize chronic conditions, reduce stigma, and empower children living with diabetes

Three elephants, including two calves, were killed after being hit by a speeding Janshatabdi Express near Banstala station in West Bengal’s Paschim Midnapore. The herd, likely from Jharkhand’s Dalma forest, was crossing the tracks. Investigation is ongoing

The Supreme Court was informed that Indian nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution in Yemen has been stayed. The Centre assured efforts to secure her safe return. Priya, convicted of murder, faces death penalty and diplomatic efforts for pardon and “blood money” continue

India welcomed the U.S. designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a global terrorist group. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar praised U.S. action, linking it to the deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians

NCP (SP) MLA Jitendra Awhad was dragged by police during a late-night protest against the detention of his supporter Nitin Deshmukh, following a violent clash with BJP MLA Gopichand Padalkar’s aides at Vidhan Bhavan. Tensions continue to escalate

Over 20 Delhi schools received bomb threats on Friday, sparking panic among students and parents. Police, bomb squads, and fire officials began evacuations and searches. This marks the fourth such incident this week. Atishi blamed BJP for security lapses

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Lakshmi Jadala clinches gold medal at the National Tennis Championship 2025 (Disability Sports) held in Gwalior. With this win, he has officially qualified for the Special Olympics World Games 2027, set to take place in Cairo, Egypt

The 19-year-old outplayed the five-time world champion in just 39 moves. Praggnanandhaa, who has already won three tournaments this year, has now defeated Carlsen in all three formats - Classical, Rapid, and Blitz

Defence officials said that the Akash Prime system will be integrated into the Indian Army's third and fourth Akash Regiments, enhancing the country's overall air defence shield.

Residents of 14 Telangana villages proposed to be merged with Maharashtra have rejected the move. They urged officials to intervene and remain part of Telangana, opposing the claims made by Maharashtra Revenue Minister Bawankule regarding revenue records and voter identity

IIT-Kharagpur’s ‘Campus Mothers’ initiative — appointing female mentors from among the women residing on campus —shows a growing acknowledgement within elite institutions that student well-being can no longer be treated as an afterthought

As the BJP replays Assam agitation on a national scale, one must ask: Is this really about national security, or just another chapter in the politics of manufactured threats?

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against Robert Vadra and others in a money laundering case related to a 2008 land deal in Haryana. The ED has attached properties worth Rs 37.64 crore allegedly linked to the accused

Researchers from Israel’s Weizmann Institute and Intel Labs have developed algorithms that enable different AI models to collaborate using a shared language. The system boosts speed by up to 2.8 times and could enhance AI performance in phones, cars, and drones

India dismissed concerns over potential US sanctions on Russian oil imports, with Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri saying the country can meet its crude needs from other sources. Russia now supplies 40 per cent of India’s oil, up from just 0.2 per cent in 2022

Apple achieved record iPhone production and exports in India during H1 2025, driven by a 53 per cent year-on-year rise. With Foxconn and Tata leading output, the move marks a strategic shift away from China and strengthens the Make in India push

Myanmar refugees who had fled to Mizoram following clashes between Chin rebel groups have returned home after a ceasefire

Official data also states that of the nearly 7.90 crore electors, over 35.69 lakh were not found at their addresses during the house-to-house visit of booth-level officers

Aviation expert Capt. Ehsan Khalid has urged investigators to examine a possible stabilizer fault in Air India Flight AI171. He suspects the first officer may have mistakenly turned off fuel switches while attempting to disable a faulty stabilizer during takeoff

The report clarifies that merely submitting an intimation does not amount to seeking permission, particularly for events involving large public gatherings in central Bengaluru