West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged voters to cast their ballots in the upcoming assembly polls as a form of 'revenge' for the deletion of names from electoral rolls, alleging foul play and urging vigilance during the election process.
Normal life in Odisha's Rairangpur area was disrupted due to a bandh called by the Mayurbhanj Adivasi Ekata Manch, protesting the arrest of 34 tribals following a clash with police during a protest on March 13. The bandh was supported by several political parties and tribal organisations, affecting shops, transport, and educational institutions.
The father of Rizwan Ahmed, detained on suspicion of terrorist links, has stated that his son should receive the strictest punishment if found guilty. Rizwan was detained by Delhi Police in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, and is under investigation for potential involvement in terrorist activities.
This election is different. It is no longer simply about governance or welfare. It is about identity, fear, and who belongs. The BJP has successfully shifted the terms of the debate from what the government has delivered to who the real Bengali is and who is an outsider, points out Ramesh Menon.
Colonel Sonam Wangchuk, a decorated Kargil War hero known as the 'Lion of Ladakh' and recipient of the Maha Vir Chakra, has passed away. He was celebrated for his gallantry and leadership in securing the Chorbat-La in the Batalik sub-sector during Operation Vijay in 1999.
A 21-year-old woman in Jodhpur has successfully annulled her child marriage, which took place when she was only 12 years old. The court emphasized the adverse impact of child marriage and the importance of eliminating the practice.
With Income Tax Act 2025 in force, your tax choice can quietly cost you big money if you're not paying attention. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains how
Indian police have apprehended three more individuals, including a juvenile and a woman, allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan via parcels through Dubai and WhatsApp.
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a plea challenging the denial of parole extension to Santosh Kumar Singh, convicted in the 1996 Priyadarshini Mattoo murder case, while the Delhi High Court is already reviewing the matter.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
The story of Bihar's educational reform is a lesson for all reforms done halfway.
Indian police have arrested three more individuals allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 21. The accused are suspected of sending sensitive information to Pakistan.
A 10-year-old boy in Dharwad, Karnataka, was allegedly assaulted by his mother for irregular school attendance and lack of seriousness in studies, prompting a police investigation and intervention by child protection services.
Eight teachers in Maharashtra's Beed district have been suspended for allegedly using false hearing impairment claims to obtain government benefits. An inquiry revealed discrepancies in their disability certificates, leading to departmental action.
A 44-year-old woman in Kurukshetra allegedly committed suicide due to harassment by visa agents who took a large sum of money from her family with the promise of sending her son to Australia. The agents allegedly failed to deliver on their promise and refused to return the money and documents.
'A genuine tribute to Dr Ambedkar does not lie in selective invocation. It lies in asking a harder question: Is the Constitution still doing its job -- restraining even assertive majorities?' asks Manoj Mohanka.
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has directed officials to ensure transparency in the implementation of central and Haryana government welfare schemes, aiming to maximise their reach. He reviewed multiple schemes across various departments during a DISHA meeting in Karnal.
The in-charge principal of a government school in Madhya Pradesh's Seoni district was removed for allegedly pressuring students to raise the Islamic slogan 'Allahu Akbar' at a 'Gita Jayanti' event.
A Kerala headmistress claims she fears for her safety after being allegedly denied entry to her school for wearing a churidar, and expresses concern over the lack of immediate action against the school manager.
A large-scale civil defence mock drill was conducted across Delhi, simulating a hostile attack scenario to test preparedness and response systems.
Haryana is strengthening its anti-narcotics framework with an integrated and technology-driven roadmap, focusing on increased enforcement, inter-state coordination, and financial disruption of drug networks.
Arunachal Pradesh Women and Child Development Minister Dasanglu Pul launched a child rights awareness initiative to promote a safe, child-friendly environment across the state. The initiative includes pamphlets educating children, parents, and teachers on key child protection laws.
'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A Class 10 student was stabbed to death by a classmate outside an examination centre in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh, following a prior dispute.
After more than four decades, Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has been declared free of Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), marking the end of the armed Maoist rebellion in the area. The decline is attributed to sustained security operations, improved governance, and socio-economic development initiatives.
The Maharashtra government has taken steps to combat the rise in investment-related cybercrimes, including arrests, enhanced cybersecurity measures, and public awareness campaigns.
Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia are prompting investors with exposure to Dubai's real estate market to reassess their portfolios. And, in this rejig, India is emerging as a stable destination for capital investment and long-term growth.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has ordered strict action against those forcing people into manual scavenging after three sanitation workers died cleaning a septic tank at a hospital in Raipur. The CM has directed officials to ensure assistance to the victims' families and take legal action against those responsible.
A retired Army brigadier was killed in Dehradun during a crossfire between two groups following a dispute at a nightclub. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident.
Over 50 educational institutions in districts bordering Afghanistan were shut down following a drone attack on a school in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A headmaster in Latur district has been detained for allegedly accepting a bribe from a teacher, highlighting concerns about corruption in educational institutions.
The quality of the series of JioHotstar's new microcontent platform, Tadka, is deplorable. When so much superior content is being created with the help of AI, Tadka shows are taking the content back to the tacky early days of television, both in the plots and subpar production values, observes Deepa Gahlot.
Private schools failing to provide these facilities risk de-recognition
A political controversy has erupted in Kerala ahead of the Assembly elections, with the Congress party accusing BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar of concealing details of a high-value property in his election affidavit. Chandrasekhar has denied the allegations, challenging the Congress to prove their claims in court.
'Gandhi was Thakur and Gabbar was Jinnah.'
The BJP will focus on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development agenda in the upcoming West Bengal assembly elections, rather than projecting a chief ministerial candidate, according to state BJP president Samik Bhattacharya.
'Bombshell image helped me get out of being my mother's daughter.'
The question, in the half-yearly exam held on Wednesday, asked Class IV students to identify the name of 'Mona's dog' with options being 'Bala', 'Sheru', 'No One' and 'Ram'.
