India

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

Justice P. S. Narasimha will join the Supreme Court Collegium following Justice J. K. Maheshwari's retirement. As the fifth senior-most judge, he will serve on the Collegium until May 2028, participating in key decisions on judicial appointments and transfers

The Centre has launched the AI-enabled Rural Internal Audit Portal to digitise and modernise audits of rural development programmes. The platform integrates audit planning, reporting, compliance and analytics, aiming to improve transparency, accountability and real-time monitoring through a unified digital ecosystem

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led tributes to former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao on his birth anniversary, praising his leadership during a crucial phase in India's history. Leaders across political parties remembered Rao's contributions to economic reforms, governance and nation-building.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu launched the Pulse Polio campaign by administering polio drops to children and urged parents to ensure timely immunisation. He also advocated reviving the joint family system and encouraged families to have two or more children

Speculation over a Union Cabinet reshuffle has intensified, with sources indicating it could take place before the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The exercise is expected to coincide with the announcement of the BJP's new organisational team under president Nitin Nabin

Marking its first anniversary, Delhi's e-Office system now processes over 75 per cent of government files online. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta revealed that 120 departments have gone paperless, significantly speeding up file approvals and increasing bureaucratic transparency

The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn consultancy tenders for municipal solid waste management in 12 corporations after criticism over alleged privatisation. Officials clarified the exercise aimed to improve the existing PPP system and said the framework would now be reviewed comprehensively

Ayodhya Police conducted simultaneous raids at the homes of all eight accused arrested in the Ram Temple donations embezzlement case. Investigators have recovered Rs 79.85 lakh so far, and police are expected to seek the accused's custodial remand on Monday

More than 250 CRPF Assistant Commandants received their first promotion after waiting 14-15 years, following Supreme Court intervention and resolution of service issues. Officials said the long-delayed promotions will boost morale and trigger advancement opportunities across lower ranks in the force