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US and Iran Move Toward Agreement to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
Officials from the United States, Qatar, and Oman report significant progress toward a diplomatic breakthrough that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and establish…
Police Use Water Cannons to Halt Karni Sena Rally in Jaipur
Police in Jaipur deployed water cannons and utilized force to intercept a protest march organized by the Karni Sena on Tuesday, after demonstrators diverted…
Maharashtra Bans Non Dairy Paneer With Penalties Including Jail Time
The Maharashtra government has implemented a strict ban on the sale and distribution of non-dairy paneer, commonly known as analogue paneer, introducing severe criminal…
Maharashtra to Probe Claims of Outsiders Buying Farmland Illegally Near Goa
The Maharashtra government has launched a formal investigation into allegations that individuals from outside the state are illegally acquiring agricultural land in districts bordering…
Apologise or Face Action: House Panel's 3-Day Ultimatum to Zuckerberg on PM Video Row
A parliamentary panel in India has issued a formal three-day ultimatum to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, demanding a public apology over the platform's handling…
As Ganeshotsav Nears, the PoP Idol Battle Drags On in Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court is currently deliberating a series of petitions seeking stringent restrictions on the use and immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP)…
Central University of Rajasthan Establishes First Learner Support Centre in Jaipur
The Central University of Rajasthan (CURaj) has expanded its operational footprint with the establishment of its first learner support centre in Jaipur. This strategic…
Amarnath Yatra Suspended from Jammu Base Camp Amid Heightened Security
The administration has suspended the Amarnath Yatra from the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu for one day, halting the movement of pilgrims as…
Railway Ministry Mandates Bedroll Kits for RAC Passengers Following Complaints
The Ministry of Railways has issued a formal directive mandating that all passengers traveling under Reservation Against Cancellation (RAC) status in air-conditioned (AC) coaches…
Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John Faces Backlash Over Comments on Free Bus Travel Scheme
Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has sparked a widespread political controversy following remarks regarding women utilizing the Priyadarshini scheme, a flagship free bus travel…
Saudi Led Investor Group Acquires Electronic Arts for 55 Billion Dollars
Electronic Arts (EA), one of the world's largest developers and publishers of interactive entertainment, has been acquired by a Saudi-led investment group in a…
The Fifa Family: Which Confederations Could Support Infantino or Turn Against Him?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a critical crisis of confidence as a controversial "World Cup sell-off" plan has triggered a wave of withdrawals…
Melbourne Defence Manufacturer Vandalism Investigated as Terrorist Act
Australian authorities are investigating an arson and vandalism attack on a Melbourne-based defence manufacturer as a potential act of terrorism carried out by "far-left…
Jetstar to Introduce Fees for Overhead Locker Use
Jetstar will implement a significant restructuring of its carry-on baggage policy starting in February 2027, introducing fees for passengers who wish to store luggage…
NSW Liberal Leader Defers Decision on Damien Tudehope Pending ICAC Findings
NSW Liberal leader Kellie Sloane has declined to call for the resignation of Shadow Attorney General Damien Tudehope, opting to wait for the final…
I am wealthy: Diary exposes railway officer, daughter's Rs 1.67-crore loan fraud
Authorities in Gorakhpur have arrested a railway official and his daughter in connection with a financial fraud scheme totaling Rs 1.67 crore. The arrests…
The Mechanics of Operation Sindoor
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has revealed the strategic specifics of "Operation Sindoor," disclosing that India deliberately delayed its response to…
Mother and Daughter Assaulted in Ghaziabad Over Suspicions of Cow Smuggling
Police in Ghaziabad have registered a First Information Report (FIR) after a mother and daughter were physically assaulted by a mob based on the…
Rayagada School Hostel Students Assaulted With Bats After Ragging Complaint
Twenty Class 9 students at a school hostel in Rayagada, Odisha, were allegedly subjected to a violent assault by senior students using bats. The…
Fresh Departmental Inquiry Launched Into Death of Kerala Assistant Public Prosecutor S. Aneeshya Amid Charges of Bias in Probe
The Kerala government has ordered a new departmental inquiry into the death of S. Aneeshya, an Assistant Public Prosecutor, following persistent allegations that the…
House Committee of the Lok Sabha Remains Unreconstituted
The administrative governance of the Lok Sabha is currently operating under a transitional arrangement as the House Committee has yet to be reconstituted. In…
Kashmir’s Special Status Looted the Same Way Ram Temple Was by BJP: Mehbooba Mufti
Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) employed a consistent strategic…
Delhi High Court Grants Four Weeks for Kejriwal and AAP Leaders to Respond to Contempt Case
The Delhi High Court has granted a four-week window for Arvind Kejriwal and other senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to file…
Mamata Banerjee Questions Fairness of Census Process, Cites Concerns Over Methodology
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has publicly challenged the integrity and transparency of the upcoming national Census, questioning whether the data collection process…