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Delhi court granted interim bail to Swatantra Bhardwaj in an assault case under SC/ST Act, triggering criticism from TMC MP Mahua Moitra who alleged judicial th

The Lokpal dismissed corruption allegations against TMC MP Arup Chakraborty after a CBI probe found them unsubstantiated, demonstrating the functioning of India

PM Modi completes 25 years in public service, marking India's longest continuously-serving elected prime minister tenure, with his governance approach influenci

Political leaders across parties extended birthday wishes to PM Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, with some using the occasion to comment on his governance re

Political leaders across parties extended birthday wishes to PM Modi, while BJP's 'Seva Sankalp Abhiyan' service initiatives marked the occasion, highlighting t

The Union government is considering a special Parliament session next month to pass key bills on delimitation and women's reservation, aiming to advance PM Modi

The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi's electoral rolls, alleging lack of transparency in issuing not

The Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll on October 6 emerges as a critical test for Assam's Opposition unity, with AIUDF fielding Badruddin Ajmal against Congress, BJP, and

India must prioritize reducing government debt to maintain investor confidence and fiscal stability, despite having lower debt levels than advanced economies, d

New Zealand's parliament passed legislation enabling a free-trade agreement with India, marking a significant step in bilateral economic relations and strategic

As India completes a decade of implementing the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, systemic gaps persist in measuring actual child we

A Lucknow woman was dragged on a car bonnet following a dispute, leading to police action under IPC Section 307 (attempt to murder) and UP Women Commission's su

NDA allies gather in Varanasi to mark PM Modi's birthday with coordinated events, showcasing coalition unity and BJP's organizational reach ahead of electoral c

The Supreme Court used its extraordinary powers under Article 142 to modify a divorce settlement, granting exclusive custody to the mother and allowing the chil

The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) cannot take disciplinary action against law students, clarifying its regulatory authority begins onl

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's London public event was cancelled due to safety concerns by Metropolitan Police, while his investment-focused UK visit secured ₹12,300 cro

The government's introduction of a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2000 has sparked concerns about reversing digital payment adopti

Airbnb launched a $250 million Housing Accelerator program to provide below-market financing for stalled US housing projects, addressing funding gaps in afforda

Indian chess teams faced 5-hour delays in hotel room allotments at the 2026 Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan, exposing organizational shortcomings that could impact

Indian startups are increasingly adopting Chinese AI models like Qwen and DeepSeek for cost efficiency, highlighting strategic dependencies and future risks whe

A Delhi court granted interim bail to right-wing influencer Swatantra Bhardwaj in an assault case registered under the SC/ST Act, highlighting judicial processe

The government announced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above ₹2000 to merchants, effective October 15, triggering opposition criticism of

Gujarat has launched parallel genomics projects for athletes and tribal populations, aiming to enhance sports performance and create a tribal health database, d

India's GDP base year revision to 2022-23 resulted in downward nominal GDP adjustments of 2.7-3.8% for recent years, primarily due to improved measurement of th

Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim praised Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's governance approach during a media interaction, underscoring the strategic importance of India-Malaysia

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has announced a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions above ₹2,000, effective from October 15,

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to disclose details of clinical trials for stem cell therapy in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), reinforcing its Januar

The Supreme Court issued notice to the School Education Secretary on a contempt plea alleging non-compliance with its order to regulate institutions imparting e

Investigation into the trafficking of five endangered orangutans in Odisha has stalled, exposing weaknesses in wildlife crime enforcement and cross-border coord

India's successful hosting of the expanded BRICS summit demonstrated its ability to navigate competing geopolitical blocs while advancing Global South interests

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi highlighted India's strategic diplomacy as PM Modi engaged with both long-standing ally Russia and rival China, while advanci

India hosted the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, where PM Modi's bilateral engagements and the New Delhi Declaration highlighted India's growing geopolitical in

Three foreign passengers allegedly bypassed immigration at Delhi airport, raising concerns about security protocols and the implementation of Air India's hub-an

India's counter-terrorism strategy has evolved from passive responses to proactive cross-border operations, reflecting changing global terror dynamics and India

Recent Himalayan flash floods highlight the urgent need for South Asian ecological governance and global climate compensation, with Nepal pushing for recognitio

The India Meteorological Department predicts Delhi's last major monsoon spell from September 13-17, with delayed withdrawal expected after September 21, undersc

India's 7.8% GDP growth in Q1 FY27 highlights a growth-welfare paradox, with persistent unemployment, sectoral imbalances, and rising inequality undermining eco

The BJP secured 4 of 10 municipal corporations and 4,179 wards in Rajasthan's urban local body elections, with Congress alleging unfair delimitation, underscori

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced plans to implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in all 21 NDA-ruled states by 2029, marking a significant step toward Articl

The BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi concluded with PM Modi's four-pillar agenda on disaster systems, AI, digital agriculture and startups, while bilateral talks

PM Modi proposed a 10-point roadmap for global governance reform at BRICS 2026, emphasizing the need for the Global South to transition from 'rule-takers to rul

India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking its fourth chairship of the expanded 11-member bloc that now represents 40% of global GDP, highlighting

PM Modi and Philippines President Marcos Jr agreed to enhance defense, security, and trade cooperation at the BRICS Summit, reflecting shared concerns over Chin

PM Modi conducted 15 bilateral meetings during the BRICS Summit, advancing India's strategic partnerships while securing unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Dec

The CJI's intervention in quashing the BCI's order against NALSAR students underscores systemic governance failures in Indian universities, raising critical que

India's expanding welfare schemes involving unconditional cash transfers raise concerns about fiscal sustainability and lack of evidence-based policy-making, mi

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil announced a march to Mumbai demanding Kunbi caste certificates for Marathas, alleging a conspiracy against him, inten

Mumbai Police denied permission to Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's indefinite hunger strike at Azad Maidan, citing security risks during Ganeshotsa

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced NEET will shift to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) soon, aligning with other national exams like JEE and CUET, as part

Banks across India will remain closed for 3-4 days due to festivals coinciding with weekends, while bank unions' nationwide strike demanding a five-day work wee