TVK's chances of forming a government in Tamil Nadu are uncertain as it seeks support from Left parties and VCK after winning its maiden Assembly election. The Left parties are deliberating, while VCK will announce its decision on Saturday, adding suspense to the political situation.
Pickleball Kingdom, a US-based company, has launched its first pickleball court in India, located in New Delhi. The company plans to expand its operations across the country through local partnerships and franchisees.
India's Suraj Kumar Chand triumphed over South Korea's Jeongmin Ryu to win the HCL Squash PSA Challenger Tour title in Chennai. Egyptian Rouqaia Othman won the women's final.
Karnataka Milk Federation's brand Nandini partners with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) T-20 cricket tournament.
US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.
A review of the accuracy of various exit polls in predicting the outcomes of recent assembly elections in West Bengal, Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, and Tamil Nadu, highlighting the performance of different pollsters.
Jio Financial Services and Munich-based Allianz Group have signed a binding agreement to establish a 50:50 joint venture for general and health insurance in India, building on an earlier reinsurance partnership.
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament regarding the challenges faced by Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform, including competition from established private aggregators and resistance to digital adoption among drivers.
UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed poll rallies in West Bengal, promising to resolve the Gorkha issue constitutionally and offering a development package for north Bengal if the BJP is voted to power.
There are enough people at the top decision-making level in Tehran who are still willing to negotiate, provided Trump can create the right setting for the negotiation to acquire a dynamic of its own, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) achieved a significant success with a tip-off leading to the confiscation of prohibited substances, including anabolic steroids, in Najafgarh, following a joint operation with local police and food safety officials.
Arvind SmartSpaces Ltd has partnered with Sigma Oxford Realtors to develop a residential housing project in Goregaon, Mumbai, with an expected revenue of Rs 2,400 crore.
Iran's Foreign Ministry has denied reports of planned talks with the United States during a visit to Islamabad, Pakistan, despite US envoys also visiting the region.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced that nearly 100 entities have been onboarded as offline verification seeking entities (OVSEs), marking a significant step in enabling secure, consent-based, and paperless verification through the Aadhaar offline mechanism.
A 55-year-old man, who posed as a police officer in a 2017 dacoity case involving Rs 52.5 lakh, has been arrested in Delhi after evading arrest for nearly nine years.
The Supreme Court questioned a woman's sexual assault claim against her former live-in partner, highlighting the consensual nature of their relationship and the absence of a marriage bond.
JD(U) president Nitish Kumar has stated his intention to continue monitoring development work in Bihar, despite stepping down as chief minister. He plans to spend most of his time in Bihar, ensuring the continuation of previous good work under the new government.
Indian golfer Diksha Dagar experienced a challenging day at the Investec SA Women's Open, slipping down the leaderboard due to unfavourable weather conditions. Other Indian players, Pranavi Urs and Avani Prashanth, managed to improve their positions slightly, while several others missed the cut. Pia Babnik and Esme Hamilton are tied for the lead.
Iran has denied sending a delegation to Islamabad for peace talks with the United States, contradicting Pakistan's claims of mediating the negotiations. The denial highlights a lack of confidence in Pakistan's ability to ensure security for high-level participants and underscores the fragile nature of diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran.
Newly-elected leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislative party in Bihar, Samrat Choudhary, met Governor Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) at Lok Bhavan on Tuesday and staked a claim to form the government in the state.
Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.
The Shiromani Akali Dal (Punar Surjit) has launched its 'vision document' outlining its ideological direction and commitment to the rise of the 'Panth' and the progress of Punjab. The 'Akali Declaration 2026' addresses issues concerning youth, farmers, women, and other sections of society, with a focus on education, health, and internal party reforms.
Flipkart and Uber have announced a partnership to integrate Flipkart's 'SuperCoins' reward programme into Uber's mobility services, allowing users to earn rewards on rides.
Flipkart and Uber have announced a partnership to integrate Flipkart's SuperCoins reward programme into Uber's mobility services, allowing users to earn rewards on rides.
Punjab School Education Board announces integration of Artificial Intelligence as a core component of the school curriculum, with learning outcomes reflected on student certificates.
'In practical terms, a Master Circular is not merely desirable; it is a necessary transition tool to ensure that the promise of simplification under the Income-Tax Act, 2025, is fully realised.'
Indian golfer Aditi Ashok finished tied for 51st at the JM Eagle LA Championship after struggling with a four-over 76 in the final round, marred by an early triple bogey. Hannah Green won the championship after a comeback victory.
A top Iranian intelligence official was killed in an attack, with the Revolutionary Guard blaming the United States and Israel. The incident occurs amid escalating regional tensions, including IDF strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure and ongoing operations in Lebanon.
Deloitte India has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a Quantum Technology Centre, aiming to accelerate quantum adoption, research, and enterprise use-cases for Indian businesses.
Tata Steel has expanded its partnership with Google Cloud to deploy a unified, enterprise-wide artificial intelligence (AI) strategy across its global value chain, resulting in significant operational improvements.
In a swift political counter-offensive, the Bharatiya Janata Party and its National Democratic Alliance (NDA) partners have announced a massive, nationwide protest campaign targeting the Opposition.
A food delivery agent was fatally shot in Delhi following a late-night argument, with his friend also injured. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused, who is allegedly a Delhi Police head constable.
The United States has returned 657 antiquities, valued at nearly USD 14 million, to India after recovering them from trafficking networks. The artifacts were recovered following investigations into networks linked to Subhash Kapoor and Nancy Wiener.
Democrat leaders have criticised US President Donald Trump for referring to India and other countries as 'hellholes', accusing him of amplifying 'racist trash' on social media.
FIFA has selected India as one of 12 countries for its Women's Development Programme, aimed at building sustainable models for women's football clubs and preparing them for the upcoming AFC club licensing system.
Semiconductor firm Tessolve has appointed Ravi Kumar Chirugudu as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
West Bengal Governor RN Ravi has called for collective efforts to restore the state's past glory, highlighting concerns over economic and educational indicators. His remarks coincided with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticising him for allegedly 'abusing' her instead of extending New Year greetings.
Exit polls predict a BJP victory in Assam and an edge in West Bengal, a DMK government in Tamil Nadu, and a Congress-led UDF comeback in Kerala.
