The BJP has released its election manifesto for West Bengal, promising a hardline stance on infiltration, financial assistance for women and unemployed youth, and the implementation of the Seventh Pay Commission for state employees.
A combination of security pressure and rehabilitation efforts has significantly weakened Naxalism in India, leading to numerous surrenders and the elimination of key leaders.
Commonwealth Sport president Donald Rukare expressed satisfaction with India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, following a multi-city review of venues and infrastructure.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operative from the Ghazipur area. The accused, Shabbir Ahmad Lone, is suspected of working as a sleeper cell member and has alleged links to Pakistan's ISI.
Mukul Choudhary, inspired by MS Dhoni, played a match-winning innings for Lucknow Super Giants against Kolkata Knight Riders, showcasing his six-hitting ability and composure under pressure.
The Supreme Court of India questioned the Centre regarding the eligibility of non-devotees to challenge the customs of the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, during a hearing on religious freedom and discrimination against women at religious sites.
The Trump administration's proposed H-1B wage structure aims to increase pay for skilled overseas workers in the US by an average of $14,000, with Level I wages potentially rising to $97,746. This move, coupled with a weighted selection process favouring higher-skilled workers, is intended to curb abuse of visa programmes and ensure parity with American workers, but has already led to a sharp decline in H-1B applications, particularly from Indian IT companies.
India's U20 Women's team, led by Shubhangi Singh, is prepared for the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup after a month-long training camp in Europe. The team is focused on the group stage challenges against Japan, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.
Statues of Kakori train action martyrs were allegedly demolished during road beautification work in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to widespread protests and an FIR being filed against the responsible company.
Statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly demolished during road beautification work, sparking outrage and demands for action against those responsible.
A man was arrested at a railway station in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly trafficking six children to Vadodara for labour. The children were rescued and handed over to the Railway Child Help Desk.
Although extensive air attacks have been carried out to destroy most of Iran's defence capabilities, the latter's resilience and sustenance during the war clearly indicate that the US landing force would encounter severe resistance in the operation, explains Commodore Venugopal Vengalil (retd).
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her in front of a train at Mulund railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest.
The Indian Under-20 men's football team has arrived in Male, Maldives, for the SAFF Championship and will begin their campaign against Pakistan. The team will then face Bangladesh, with the top two teams from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
The India women's Under-20 football team has arrived in Bangkok for a pre-tournament acclimatisation camp ahead of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.
MS Dhoni is preparing for another season with Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his attention to detail by personally repairing and polishing his bat with an electric sander.
In an era where today's cricketers seldom read reports or build personal bonds with journalists, these four belonged to a different, warmer time. They valued relationships. They acknowledged the storyteller.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that he will open the batting alongside new recruit Sanju Samson this season.
BCCI introduces strict IPL 2026 rules, banning shared practice pitches, enforcing team bus travel, dress codes and limiting net sessions to ensure fairness.
The Grazia Fashion Awards 2026 brought together some of the most stylish names in the industry and, let's just say, the red carpet did not disappoint.
India's wrestling team, featuring a mix of experienced and emerging talent, is set to compete in the Asian Wrestling Championships in Bishkek, with high hopes for medal contention.
Punjab's Digvijay Kadian showcased his snooker prowess with two century breaks, securing a dominant 6-1 victory over Shahyan Razmi in the CCI Snooker Classic semifinal.
A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha refutes allegations of inaction in Parliament, asserting his commitment to raising public issues and creating impact.
A couple in Kerala was found dead in a suspected suicide, months after their son died in a train accident. Police recovered a suicide note indicating depression as the cause.
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm capable of generating intricate 'sikku' kolam patterns, traditionally drawn by hand in South India. This innovative approach transforms a cultural art form into a complex computational challenge, with potential applications in various fields.
Researchers have developed an AI algorithm capable of generating intricate 'sikku' kolam patterns, an ancient Indian art form traditionally drawn by hand. The algorithm transforms this cultural practice into a complex computational challenge with potential applications in various technical fields.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have conducted a massive military operation targeting more than 200 infrastructure sites within Iran and an additional 140 Hezbollah assets across Lebanon.
Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.
'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'
A police constable testified in court about a viral video allegedly showing Chetansingh Chaudhary, the accused in the 2023 railway firing incident, making communally charged statements. The video, which surfaced after the shooting, led to the addition of charges related to promoting enmity between groups.
Yuki Bhambri and Sumit Nagal receive financial assistance to prepare for the 2026 Asian Games and Davis Cup, while Dhakshineswar Suresh joins the Target Asian Games Group.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that the restriction on women of menstruating age entering Kerala's Sabarimala temple is a matter of religious faith and denominational autonomy, falling outside the purview of judicial review. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that courts should not apply 'secular standards of reason' to religious practices.
A private hospital in Ayodhya, India, has been sealed and is under investigation following the deaths of a woman and her newborn, allegedly due to medical negligence during childbirth.
Punjab Police have arrested two more individuals allegedly involved in the recent blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh, bringing the total arrests to seven. The suspects are believed to be part of an ISI-backed module taking instructions from handlers in Germany and Portugal.
The demolition of statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked widespread outrage and political condemnation, leading to an FIR and government action.
Ukraine's Maksym Murashkovskyi said ChatGPT played a key role in his training after he won silver at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics biathlon event.
Airfares to Ahmedabad have surged as cricket fans travel to the city for the T20 World Cup final. Indian Railways has introduced special trains to manage the increased demand.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) 2025-26, emphasising the need for police to stay ahead of criminals in the digital age and improve investigation skills.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being 'afraid' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing corruption allegations and a desire to protect his children.
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