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Exercise PRAGATI 2026 in Meghalaya has entered its intensive phase, with 400 personnel from 12 nations training in jungle terrain. Integrated teams conduct tactical drills, shooting competitions, and bonding activities to enhance interoperability, regional peace, and defence diplomacy
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The Assam government tabled the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, banning polygamy and mandating registration of live-in relationships. Opposition parties demanded wider consultation, while the Bill excludes Scheduled Tribes and aims to simplify marriage, divorce, succession, and relationship laws
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Veteran actress Meenakshi Seshadri announced her Bollywood comeback after 30 years in the US, relocating to Mumbai. She expressed eagerness for impactful roles in films and OTT projects, emphasizing passion over stardom, while thanking fans for their support
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Hajj 2026 began in Mecca with over 1.5 million pilgrims arriving despite regional tensions and a fragile Iran ceasefire. Pilgrims braved intense heat, circling the Kaaba, camping in Mina, and preparing for Arafat prayers amid global energy concerns
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Equities surged on Monday as crude oil prices fell below $100, boosting investor sentiment amid hopes of a US-Iran peace deal. Sensex and Nifty gained over 1%, with autos leading, while Hindalco and select stocks declined modestly
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Veteran filmmaker David Dhawan announced his retirement in Mumbai, marking Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai as his final film. Karan Johar shared an emotional tribute, calling Dhawan an institution whose legacy of entertaining cinema inspires generations of filmmakers
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The recent tragic deaths of three young Indian women highlight the persistent crisis of dowry harassment. Experts blame deep-rooted societal stigma against divorce, immense familial pressure to adjust, low conviction rates, and a backlogged legal system for trapping victims in abusive marriages
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Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan visited Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, offering prayers and performing the tulabharam ritual with 71 kg butter. Welcomed by Devaswom officials, this marked his first temple visit since assuming office, followed by attending a minister’s family wedding
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Security forces continued a joint anti-terror operation in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughlan forests for the second day, cordoning off the area after terrorists opened fire. Army, J&K Police, and CRPF intensified surveillance; no casualties reported as search operations remain underway
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The NIA chargesheet on the Red Fort car blast reveals accused linked to Al-Qaida offshoot misused AI tools for “terror engineering,” fabricated rocket IEDs, tested drones, and procured components online. Radicalised medical professionals played key roles in the conspiracy
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ndhra Pradesh is rapidly expanding electric bus infrastructure under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, with 1,050 buses sanctioned across 11 cities. Officials highlight green mobility, pollution control, and modern transport, aiming to position the state as a national leader
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced Islamabad’s intent to host upcoming US-Iran peace talks, praising Donald Trump’s mediation efforts. Army chief Asim Munir engaged Tehran leaders, while Trump confirmed progress toward a regional agreement, including discussions on the Strait of Hormuz
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A powerful explosion near Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta injured at least 20 people, damaged a train and vehicles, and shattered nearby buildings. Authorities declared hospital emergencies, halted Jaffar Express, and placed institutions on high alert for safety
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An 18-year-old NEET candidate, Bhagyashree, who scored 92% in her PUC exams, tragically died by suicide at her home in Kalaburagi. Her father stated there was no family distress, and police confirmed no suicide note was found
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Karnataka authorities uncovered a major prison fraud after a life convict allegedly secured release from Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in 2018 using forged Supreme Court documents. Police registered an FIR and launched investigations into possible collusion, negligence and the convict’s whereabouts.
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Twelve MPs and four parliamentary committees were chosen for the 2026 Sansad Ratna Awards by the Prime Point Foundation for exceptional parliamentary contributions. Winners include Jagdambika Pal, Nishikant Dubey and committees led by Charanjit Singh Channi, Bhartruhari Mahtab and Anurag Thakur.
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BJP candidate Debangshu Panda established a lead of over 14,000 votes in West Bengal’s Falta assembly repoll after five counting rounds. The repoll was ordered following alleged EVM tampering and polling irregularities, with tight security ensuring high voter turnout across the constituency
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Six of India’s top-10 most valued companies added Rs 74,111 crore in market valuation last week, led by Reliance Industries. Gains in Reliance, TCS and ICICI Bank outweighed losses in Bharti Airtel, HDFC Bank and SBI amid volatile stock market conditions and mixed global cues.
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The UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026 began nationwide with over 8.19 lakh candidates competing for 933 posts. Strict security measures, including biometrics and CCTV surveillance, were implemented as aspirants across India expressed confidence and nervousness ahead of the highly competitive examination
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ran’s ambassador to Pakistan said “positive strides” were emerging toward a possible Iran-US peace deal following Pakistani mediation efforts. Tehran praised Pakistan’s leadership and diplomatic role, while optimism grew after Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir’s Iran visit aimed at easing regional tensions
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A tiger entered a residential area near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Umaria district, killing one woman and injuring four people. Angry villagers protested alleged forest department inaction, assaulting officials before police restored order amid continuing fears of further tiger attacks.
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Aboard RFA Lyme Bay near Gibraltar, British sailors await possible deployment to clear suspected Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz after conflict disrupted global shipping. The UK-France mission depends on a peace deal, while Trump pressures allies to secure regional oil routes independently
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New Delhi: India’s artificial intelligence (AI) job postings have grown nearly six-fold since 2019 amid the country’s rapidly expanding role as a global AI talent and execution hub, a report showed on Wednesday.
The data compiled by strategy consulting firm Redseer Strategy Consultants said the rise in AI-led hiring is expected to significantly reshape India’s office market, with demand for flexible workspaces witnessing strong growth over the next few years.
The report, titled “AI and the Future of Flexible Workspaces”, stated that India’s knowledge-economy office stock could witness an additional demand of nearly 79 million square feet between 2025 and 2030, over and above the pre-AI growth trajectory.
“The conversation around AI has largely centred on workforce disruption, but what we are seeing on the ground is a structural shift in how enterprises consume office space,” Chhavi Singh, Associate Partner at Redseer Strategy Consultants said.
“AI-led team
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Bollywood actress Kriti Kharbanda joined the viral "#Melodi" meme fest on social media. Sharing pictures in earthy brown tones mimicking the famous chewy toffee, she cheekily captioned it, "Yeh melody itni chocolatey kyun hai," referencing PM Modi's recent candy gift to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni
