Supreme Court Requests Records From Election Commission Amid Dispute
The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to furnish records of its recent decisions in connection with an ongoing controversy. The move comes after petitions raised questions about the…
NEET Aspirant Dies by Suicide in Rajasthan Ahead of Re-test
A 22-year-old NEET aspirant from Sikar died by suicide on Monday, shortly before the scheduled re-examination on June 21. According to Sikar police, the cancelled May 2026 exam marked Umesh’s third attempt. He had previously attended coaching centers but was preparing at home for the re-test. Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar informed The Indian Express...
IIT and NYU Graduate Working in New York Reports Low Matrimony Prospects in Uttar Pradesh
An IIT alumnus employed in New York has sparked online discussion after stating that his academic and professional achievements do not enhance his appeal in the marriage market of Uttar Pradesh. Akash Sampurnanand Pandey shared the remarks on X, noting that graduating from IIT-BHU, obtaining a master’s from New York University, and working as a...
Monsoon Advances Inland Amid IMD Warnings on Seas and Heat
The India Meteorological Department has urged fishermen to avoid the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea coasts until June 17 due to rough and hazardous sea conditions. The southwest monsoon advanced further into eastern India on Friday, covering additional parts of West Bengal, Bihar, and sections of Odisha and Jharkhand. A western disturbance brought thunderstorms,...
Delhi Bungalow Tied to Political Setbacks Set for Demolition and Redevelopment
For many years, the government bungalow at 33 Sham Nath Marg in Delhi’s Civil Lines area has held a distinct spot in local political stories. Often viewed by officials and politicians as an unlucky location, the large property has been linked to sudden departures from office, career difficulties and personal losses for several residents. The...
Omar Abdullah Commends Modi Government on Fuel Prices Amid Iran Conflict; Rijiju Describes Him as Sensible
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Storm Alerts Issued for Delhi and Northwest India as Monsoon Advances
Delhi and northwest India face stormy conditions on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department predicting cloudy skies in the afternoon and evening. Light rain, thunderstorms, lightning, dust storms and winds of 50-60 kmph are expected, with gusts possibly reaching 70 kmph later. A new western disturbance will bring widespread thunderstorms, strong winds, lightning and hail...
Defence Ministry Clears 250 MW Solar Project on Land in Uttar Pradesh
Defence Minister has approved a 250 MW solar power project with battery energy storage system in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. The facility will occupy 850 acres of unused defence land and marks the first such large-scale initiative by the ministry. Officials described the effort as a model for similar green energy projects planned across thousands of...
Opposition Allies Voice Concerns at INDIA Bloc Meeting
Internal divisions within the opposition emerged on Monday as several parties criticized the Congress for its role in leading the INDIA bloc during a New Delhi gathering. Sources indicated that alliance members highlighted poor coordination and claims of derogatory remarks by Congress figures in recent polls. The issue was first raised by Akhilesh Yadav, with...
TMC Dissent Reaches Delhi, Overshadowing Mamata Banerjee’s INDIA Bloc Efforts
Dissent that began in Kolkata has now spread to Delhi. After a poor election performance and loss of control over her legislative group, Trinamool Congress leader Mamata Banerjee reached the national capital on a cloudy Sunday morning. The weather appeared to mirror the political difficulties she faced on Monday while attending an INDIA bloc meeting...
Woman and Father Held in Uttar Pradesh Over Alleged Religious Conversion; Nine Charged
Police in Shamli detained a woman and her father on June 7, 2026, while charging nine individuals in an alleged case of religious conversion involving a 30-year-old man, according to a senior official. The detained persons are identified as Chandni Qureshi and her father Islam Qureshi. A medicine trader named Devraj Malik filed a complaint...
Opposition Alliance Holds Strategy Session in Delhi
During a meeting of the opposition alliance on Monday, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge presented a plan to strengthen unity against the central government after recent assembly election losses. Twenty-three parties participated as Kharge called on leaders to build resistance to alleged central misrule. He noted that on April 17, 2026, the group had shown solidarity...
Three Air India Planes Damaged at Delhi Airport by Ground Equipment During Storm
Three Air India narrowbody aircraft parked at Terminal 2 of Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were damaged on Sunday when ground support equipment struck them amid sudden strong winds and rain, according to the airport operator. All three planes were removed from service following the incident. The operator stated that equipment from Air India Engineering...
Air India Planes Sustain Minor Damage at Delhi Airport in Storm
Three Air India aircraft parked at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport sustained minor damage on Sunday evening from strong winds and rain. Ground equipment struck the planes after being displaced by the weather. The event occurred around 4:40 p.m. during intense wind and rainfall at the airport. Airport authorities noted that ground personnel were unprepared...
Thousands Gather at Jantar Mantar to Demand Education Minister’s Resignation
An 83-year-old woman joined thousands of demonstrators at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday morning around 11 am. The heat was becoming intense. When asked about attending a student-led event, she explained her concern for her grandchildren’s prospects despite her own children having finished their studies. She referred to all the young people present...
Youth protest at Jantar Mantar seeks exam reforms and minister resignation
Hundreds of students, parents and young professionals assembled at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on Saturday for the first major street action by the Cockroach Janta Party, turning an online campaign into a public demonstration calling for accountability over alleged irregularities in national examinations and recruitment tests as well as the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra...
Cockroach Janta Party Stages Protest Seeking Education Minister Resignation
Supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party gathered at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Saturday to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They accused him of direct responsibility for recent leaks in national examinations including NEET. The party’s founder arrived from the United States that morning and obtained permission from Delhi Police...
NIA Tells Court PFI Is Most Sinister Group Whose Actions Could Have Triggered Civil War
The National Investigation Agency told a Delhi court on Thursday that the Popular Front of India was the most dangerous organization and that its unchecked activities could have sparked civil war in the country. The remarks came during final arguments on charges in a terror case against the banned group. The case involves alleged plans...
Delhi Residents Aid Rescue in Fatal Bed-and-Breakfast Blaze
When official systems fail during disasters, ordinary citizens often perform remarkable acts. On Wednesday morning a severe fire swept through the Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi’s Malviya Nagar, claiming at least 21 lives and injuring many others. Local people quickly became rescuers, risking their safety to help those trapped inside. The blaze started in...
Preliminary Inquiry Links Delhi Hotel Fire to Electrical Short Circuit
Initial police findings into the fatal blaze at a Malviya Nagar hotel in Delhi point to a short circuit as the probable cause. Investigators have excluded an LPG cylinder explosion after checking the two kitchens, one in the basement and one on the top floor, where cylinders were stored. No signs of any blast were...
Cockroach Janta Party Names Spokespersons Ahead of Delhi Protest
The Cockroach Janta Party has appointed three spokespersons ahead of its planned demonstration in Delhi on Saturday. Investigative journalist Saurav Das will serve as chief spokesperson. Political researcher and author Vijeta Dahiya along with IIT Kanpur alumnus Ashutosh Ranka will also represent the group. The party, founded by Abhijeet Dipke, made the announcement in a...
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Holds Offsite Review with Party Legislators
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah took National Conference legislators to Dachigam for a day-long offsite review meeting on Wednesday. The session was moved from the chief minister’s residence to allow participants to assess the past 19 months, including achievements and challenges. Reports indicate the gathering aimed to address concerns among some MLAs over...
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A More Divided World: Can Diplomacy Still Find Common Ground?
International politics is becoming increasingly complicated as countries face geopolitical competition, economic uncertainty, security concerns and disagreements over trade and technology. Major powers are pursuing their own strategic interests while…
India’s Changing Global Role: Why Strategic Independence Matters More Than Ever
India’s growing influence in global affairs raises an important question: how should the country balance relationships with major powers while protecting its own strategic interests? India increasingly works with the…
India’s research retraction surge sparks call for reform
In the expansion of India’s scientific footprint lies an uncomfortable truth: the country now ranks third globally for life science research papers retracted from the record, according to a comprehensive…
Indian Science and Technology landscape: a leap for a better future
India produces a large quantity of scientific research, ranking 4th globally in terms of total research publications in 2020 according to Elsevier SciVal and having the 9th largest number of…
