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India’s Electoral Roll Purges Under Fire: Former CEC Quraishi Warns of Democratic Erosion Through "Exclusion-Focused" Revisions
NEW DELHI — India’s electoral integrity faces a growing crisis as the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of voter rolls comes under sharp criticism…
Calcutta High Court to Decide Fate of TMC’s Martyrs’ Day Rally Amid Political and Legal Tensions
KOLKATA — The Calcutta High Court is poised to deliver a landmark ruling on July 15 in a high-stakes legal battle between the Trinamool…
Abhishek Banerjee Complies With Court Order, Submits Voice Sample Amid Political Storm Over Alleged Recordings
KOLKATA — All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee appeared before the Bidhannagar City Court on Monday to provide a voice…
Supreme Court Rejects PIL Seeking Curb on Social Media Reels and Podcasts, Reinforces Judicial Restraint in Free Speech Disputes
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Monday dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) demanding restrictions on the circulation of social media…
Supreme Court Rejects PIL on Alleged Prophet Muhammad Remarks, Reinforces Due Process in Religious Disputes
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday declined to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking immediate judicial action against social…
Ladakh Standoff Deepens as Sonam Wangchuk’s Fast Enters Critical Phase, Opposition Presses for Government Action
NEW DELHI — The political crisis in Ladakh reached a critical juncture Wednesday as climate activist Sonam Wangchuk entered the fourth day of his…
Extreme Humidity Amplifies Heat Discomfort in Telangana: IMD Issues Advisory for Five Districts
Hyderabad — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an urgent advisory warning of oppressive heat and humidity in five key districts of Telangana…
Congress High Command Receives Confidential Report on Punjab Leadership Crisis as Factional Struggles Threaten Electoral Prospects
NEW DELHI — The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has received a confidential assessment report on the deepening leadership crisis in Punjab, submitted by…
Kerala High Court Demands Accountability in Shuhaib Murder Case as Trial Delays Stretch Nearly a Decade
KOCHI, January 12, 2026 — The Kerala High Court has ordered the Thalassery Additional Sessions Court to submit a detailed report on a transfer…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Calls for Precision in Ministerial Replies, Reinforcing Parliamentary Accountability
NEW DELHI — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has issued a direct appeal to Union ministers, urging them to provide "precise, transparent, and fact-based"…
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan Defends Temple Visit as Constitutional Right, Rejects "Soft Hindutva" Accusations Amid Political Backlash
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM — Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has forcefully rejected allegations that his recent visit to the Mookambika temple in Karnataka was a calculated…
**India’s Monsoon Crisis: How Weak Rains and Rising Disasters Are Reshaping Shipping Insurance and Trade Routes**
Herald Express Newsroom AI-AssistedAI newsroom disclosure: This article was produced by the Herald Express Missed News Topic Writer from multiple sources. Facts are attributed;…
Ashok Sharma’s Test Ambitions Fuelled by Nehra’s Advice as India Rebuilds Pace Attack
MUMBAI — Ashok Sharma, the 24-year-old left-arm seamer whose maiden India call-up has reignited discussions about grassroots talent in Indian cricket, has been urged…
US Housing Market Surges to Record Highs as Supply Crisis Deepens
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. housing market has reached a critical inflection point, with home prices shattering records in cities from San Francisco to…
Mumbai Indians at Crossroads: Captaincy Crisis, Coaching Uncertainty, and Hardik Pandya’s Future Dominate High-Stakes Review
MUMBAI — The Mumbai Indians, once the undisputed powerhouse of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are facing a defining moment as their top management…
Chronic Gridlock on Akshardham-Noida Corridor Exposes Flaws in Urban Traffic Design and Enforcement
NEW DELHI — A flagship arterial road linking Delhi to Noida, designed to eliminate stoppages and accelerate commutes, has instead become a symbol of…
England’s Test Coach Search Highlights Shift Toward IPL-Tested Leadership as McCullum Era Nears End
LONDON — The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is accelerating its search for a long-term successor to Brendon McCullum, with a shortlist dominated…
Mumbai’s Metro Expansion Redefines Real Estate Values as Connectivity Becomes the New Currency
MUMBAI — Mumbai’s property market is undergoing a seismic shift, with homebuyers increasingly prioritizing Metro connectivity over traditional prestige addresses, a trend that is…
FIFA World Cup Semifinal: Why Argentina vs England Is the Tournament’s Most Volatile Fixture—and What It Reveals About Sport and Nationalism
The 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England has been flagged by U.S. federal authorities as the tournament’s "highest-risk" match, a designation…
Maharashtra Political Chessboard Shifts as Fadnavis Meets NCP Factions Amid Reunification Rumors
MUMBAI — Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has reignited speculation about a potential reunification of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) after holding separate, unannounced…
India’s Missile Revolution: How a 1983 Programme Under Kalam Redefined Strategic Autonomy and Defence Self-Reliance
NEW DELHI — Forty-three years after its launch, India’s Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme (IGMDP) stands as one of the most consequential defence initiatives…
India-UK Free Trade Agreement Enters Force: Tariff Cuts, Market Access, and Lingering Doubts Over Economic Impact
The United Kingdom and India formally activated their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) today, launching what both governments describe as a transformative economic partnership…
Air India Flight AI-101 Crash: Investigators Target October for Final Report as Families Await Answers
Nearly two years after Air India Flight AI-101 plunged into a hillside near the Western Ghats, killing 260 people in one of India’s deadliest…
The Rise of Liquid Eyeshadow: How a Single Beauty Product Is Redefining Effortless Glamour in 2026
In an era where time is a luxury and polished appearances remain a professional and social expectation, a single makeup product is reshaping beauty…