India

The West Bengal government announced implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana with a ₹313.30-crore outlay to improve healthcare, education and basic amenities for tea garden workers and their families across North Bengal

One of seven fishermen missing off the Visakhapatnam coast was rescued safely as the Coast Guard, Navy and Marine Police intensified search operations for the remaining six. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to expedite rescue efforts

The All India Council for Technical Education said 58 engineering and technical colleges were placed under progressive closure during the 2025-26 academic year due to low enrolment and non-compliance, while existing students will be allowed to complete their courses

YSRCP President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu of pushing the state's police force down a dangerous path. Reddy alleged that the regime is weaponising non-bailable charges against social media critics while ignoring actual lawlessness

Eight people were killed in separate tragedies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Four died after being hit by a train in Eluru district, while four others were killed when a private bus rammed into a car on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway

Meta said it maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards child sexual abuse material and uses AI to detect and remove violating content. The statement follows reports that the Centre is seeking an explanation over alleged CSAM-related advertisements that appeared on Instagram

India's Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme has saved over Rs 1.90 lakh crore in foreign exchange, generated more than Rs 1.6 lakh crore in additional income for farmers and reduced carbon emissions, reinforcing energy security and supporting the country's clean fuel transition

Around 10 to 12 tourists were safely rescued from the Adoshi waterfall near Khopoli in Maharashtra's Raigad district after heavy rainfall caused a sudden rise in water levels. Police later deployed personnel to prevent visitors from entering the area

Legendary Pandavani folk singer and Padma Vibhushan awardee Teejan Bai passed away aged 70 at AIIMS Raipur on Sunday following a prolonged illness. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai led the nation in mourning her demise

India criticised Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving Seychelles' top environmental honour, calling his comments baseless while highlighting the Prime Minister's global recognition for climate and sustainability initiatives

The Election Commission of India said all 110 petitions challenging its decisions during the West Bengal Assembly elections were resolved without adverse orders from the Calcutta High Court, despite intense legal and political scrutiny

The Centre has issued a notice to Meta over alleged child sexual abuse material in paid Instagram advertisements, seeking a detailed explanation and corrective action. MeitY has ordered the platform to disable such content while reviewing possible regulatory and legal action

Adani Group will invest ₹2,500 crore over three years to build an integrated missile manufacturing ecosystem in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, aiming to strengthen India's defence self-reliance while creating 5,000 jobs and supporting MSMEs

India will chair the ninth session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection in Geneva, with Nidhi Khare leading discussions on global consumer protection, product safety, cross-border disputes and sustainable consumption

Police have revealed the profiles of eight people arrested in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya. The accused include a teacher, a retired bank employee, contract workers and a former car mechanic, with investigations continuing

BJP leaders said the party and its NDA allies are united and preparing for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. After meetings chaired by BJP president Nitin Nabin, leaders expressed confidence of repeating the party's 2017 electoral success with an even bigger mandate

Abhishek Banerjee and others have been named in a second FIR over the 'Sebaashray' health camps in West Bengal, with police investigating alleged violations of medical regulations, unauthorised operations and the funding of the initiative

A 28-year-old newlywed woman died after allegedly falling from the third floor of an NDMC residential complex in Delhi's Lodhi Colony. Her family accused her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment and murder, while police have launched an investigation

The Centre has dismissed media reports claiming Bhutan rejected an Indian proposal to import E20 petrol, stating that no such offer was made by Indian oil marketing companies and that there is no proposal to export ethanol-blended fuel to Bhutan.

Former BPCL Refineries Director R. Ramachandran said India's E20 ethanol blending programme was implemented after extensive planning involving multiple stakeholders. He clarified E85 is not part of current government policy and highlighted measures to strengthen energy security

The Vishva Hindu Parishad has urged Ayodhya police to verify allegations made by several Opposition leaders regarding the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple. It sought legal action if the claims are found to be false and unsupported

BJP national president Nitin Nabin said the party would contest the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections along with its NDA allies despite being capable of fighting independently. He expressed confidence that the alliance would return to power with a thumping majority

The CPI(M) criticised the alleged retrenchment of 850 employees by a US-based IT company in Kerala, blaming the Centre's labour codes. The party demanded workers' reinstatement, legal action against the company and stronger state intervention to protect employee rights

The Centre said the MY Bharat platform has become a major youth engagement initiative, offering over 1.52 lakh volunteering opportunities, experiential learning programmes, internships and civic participation activities to empower young Indians through digital access and nation-building initiatives