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India to Host BRICS Environment Meetings in Delhi Under 2026 Chairship
New Delhi is hosting the BRICS environment working group meetings today, marking a significant step in India's preparatory phase for its upcoming 2026 chairship…
Six Dead Including Five Children in Three Uttar Pradesh Drowning Incidents
Six people, including five children, have died in three separate drowning incidents across the state of Uttar Pradesh. The fatalities occurred in the districts…
JNU Vice Chancellor Rejects Faculty Recruitment Irregularity Allegations as Propaganda
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Vice Chancellor Santishree Pandit has dismissed allegations of irregularities in faculty recruitment, characterizing the claims as "propaganda." The dispute emerges…
Ten Rajya Sabha Members Elected Unopposed to AI IMS Bodies and Parliamentary Panels
Ten members of the Rajya Sabha have been elected unopposed to several statutory bodies and parliamentary committees, including the governing bodies of the All…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Inaugurates 25 New Atal Canteens to Reach 100 Outlet Milestone
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has expanded the city's subsidized food network by inaugurating 25 new Atal Canteens, marking a significant milestone as the…
Meerut Police Foil Cow Slaughter Attempt, Suspect Injured in Encounter
Police in Meerut have intercepted an attempted cow slaughter and apprehended two suspects, one of whom sustained a gunshot wound to the leg during…
Uttar Pradesh to Train 10,000 Go Mitras to Boost Cow Protection in Villages
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a large-scale initiative to train 10,000 "Go Mitras," or cow volunteers, tasked with enhancing the protection and welfare…
India Begins Population Count for Census 2027 With Digital Self-Enumeration
The Indian government has officially commenced the population count for Census 2027, marking the start of one of the world's most extensive data-collection exercises.…
Police Book Two BJP Councillors Following Clash in Thane's Ambernath
Law enforcement authorities in Thane have expanded their legal proceedings regarding a violent confrontation in Ambernath, filing a First Information Report (FIR) against two…
Don't Just Adapt But Lead in Determining Use of Technology to Reshape Legal System: CJI Surya Kant to NLUs
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has issued a directive to National Law Universities (NLUs) across the country, urging them to transition from…
Erdogan Says Hamas Acted Sincerely, Criticizes Israeli Attacks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has defended the actions of Hamas, asserting that the group has demonstrated "all possible sincere solidarity" in its approach…
Death Toll Rises to 84 Following Ferry Capsizing in Zimbabwe
A maritime disaster near the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia has left at least 84 people dead after a ferry overturned during a period…
San Francisco Bay Area Estate Sells for $70 Million Amid AI Wealth Surge
A luxury estate in the San Francisco Bay Area has sold for $70 million, marking a record price for the property and signaling a…
Former Catholic Bishop Christopher Alan Saunders Convicted of Sexually Abusing Aboriginal Men
A West Australian district court has found Christopher Alan Saunders, a former high-ranking official in the Catholic Church, guilty of 13 sex offenses involving…
Lauf and Minceur: The Words That Made a 13-Year-Old From Melbourne a World Scrabble Champion
Dineth Fernando, a 13-year-old resident of Melbourne, has secured the World Scrabble Championship title, marking one of the youngest victories in the history of…
Shashi Tharoor Questions Mandate for Full Singing of Vande Mataram
Congress Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has challenged the administrative mandate requiring the full version of "Vande Mataram" to be sung at official functions,…
Union Government Implements Strict Safety Regulations for Tippers and Dumpers
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a set of stringent new safety regulations targeting the operation of tippers and dumpers…
Government Sets Terms for Home Minister's Reply on Student Protests as FCRA Bill Divides Opposition
The Indian government has established specific conditions governing how Home Minister Amit Shah will respond to parliamentary inquiries regarding the "Gen Z stir" and…
Suhel Seth Launches Campaign Against Urban Infrastructure Collapse
Public figure Suhel Seth has initiated a high-profile campaign targeting the systemic deterioration of urban infrastructure across India's major metropolitan hubs. The initiative, which…
Food Safety Authorities Probe KFC Outlet in Mangaluru and Mysuru Hotels Over Meat Quality
Food safety officials in Karnataka have launched targeted investigations into several high-profile food establishments following the discovery of substandard and expired meat products. The…
Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Tiger Shroff Face FDA Scrutiny Over Vimal Advertisements
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the leadership of Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has issued formal legal notices to three of India's most prominent…
Indian Leadership Pays Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on Death Anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu led a high-level delegation of government officials and political leaders in paying tribute to former Prime…
NLSIU Students and Alumni Oppose Attendance of CJI Surya Kant and BCI Chairman at Convocation
Students and alumni of the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) have launched a formal opposition to the participation of Chief Justice of…
Rat in Blinkit Freezer, Spoiled KFC Chicken: Food Safety Norms Flouted Across India, Regulators Crack Whip
Food safety regulators in India have launched a sweeping nationwide crackdown on major international restaurant chains and quick-commerce platforms following the discovery of severe…