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…
Delhi Hotel Fire Kills 21, Dozens Rescued Amid Panic
At least 21 people died and over 40 were rescued when a major fire erupted at a hotel in South Delhi’s Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning, according to officials. The blaze caused widespread panic as occupants rushed to flee the smoke-filled structure. The property, Flourish Stay B&B, had received a licence from the Delhi government...
IMD Predicts Thunderstorms Across North, Central and West India, Heatwave in Bihar
The India Meteorological Department has issued forecasts for thunderstorm activity in several northern, central and western regions over the coming days. Strong winds, hail and isolated dust storms are anticipated in multiple states. While rain may ease rising temperatures in some areas, Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra are set for ongoing showers and storms....
Cloudbursts Trigger Alerts in Two Jammu and Kashmir Districts
Heavy cloudbursts struck the Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday evening, causing prolonged traffic disruptions and affecting daily activities. Authorities issued an alert in response. Officials reported that the incidents affected Thathri in Doda as well as Drabshalla and Sarthal in Kishtwar, with no casualties recorded. Intense rain began around 4...
CBI Reconstructs Scene in Twisha Sharma Dowry Case
A Central Bureau of Investigation team visited the home of former district judge Giribala Singh on Monday in connection with the Twisha Sharma dowry harassment case and carried out a reconstruction of events. The team used a dummy to collect evidence while the accused were present. A silent protest took place the previous day in...
Security Forces Extend Search for Militants into Eighth Day in Rajouri-Poonch Forests
Army, police and paramilitary units kept combing forests in Rajouri and adjacent Poonch districts on the eighth day Saturday. The operation began last week after intelligence indicated militant activity and has since spread to additional zones. Named Operation Sheruwali, the effort started in Rajouri’s Ghambir Mughalan forests on May 22 and later reached Surankote forests...
Thunderstorms and Rain to Ease Heat Across Much of India
The India Meteorological Department reports that a western disturbance will bring active weather to large parts of the country over the next few days. Thunderstorms, strong winds and widespread rainfall are expected, offering relief from high temperatures in several areas. In north India, Delhi-NCR recorded cooler temperatures on Saturday after light rain in the previous...
UP Electricity Bills Set to Rise 10% in June Due to Fuel Surcharge
Electricity bills in Uttar Pradesh are expected to rise by 10 percent starting in June. This increase results from a surcharge linked to higher fuel prices, according to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited. The adjustment follows directives from the central government and guidance from the regulatory commission. The Fuel and Power...
Burning Vehicle With Four Bodies Found in Ajmer, Staged Accident Suspected
Early on Thursday, flames from a burning Scorpio on a road in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district attracted local residents and police. Three charred bodies were discovered inside the vehicle. A fourth victim was removed from the fire by a passing truck driver and taken to a hospital, where the person was pronounced dead. Investigators later concluded...
AI Tools Forecast Sunrisers Hyderabad Victory in IPL 2026 Eliminator Against Rajasthan Royals
Three leading AI systems have issued forecasts for the IPL 2026 Eliminator match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at Mullanpur in Mohali. The contest is a knockout fixture with high stakes for both sides. All three systems note the same historical pattern. Hyderabad holds a strong recent record, having defeated Rajasthan in their previous...
Air India Flight to San Francisco Returns to Delhi After Technical Issue
An Air India aircraft scheduled for San Francisco returned to New Delhi on Wednesday after a technical problem developed during the flight. The plane had been airborne for more than eight hours before turning back, according to the airline and tracking data. The Boeing 777-300ER carried about 230 passengers and had flown over three hours...
Railway Board Approves India’s First Hydrogen Train for Launch
The Railway Board has approved the introduction of India’s first hydrogen-powered train. In a letter dated May 22, 2026, sent to RDSO and Northern Railway, the board cleared a 10-car hydrogen train set. The train will run at a maximum speed of 75 kmph on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Delhi Division in Haryana. The...
Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke moves Delhi HC, challenges blocking of X account
The founder of the Cockroach Janata Party, Abhijeet Dipke, has approached the Delhi High Court to contest the suspension of his account on the social media platform X....
Bakrid 2026 Set for May 28 After Moon Sighting; Centre and States Adjust Holidays
Bakrid 2026 will be observed on 28 May across much of India following the sighting of the crescent moon on 18 May, which began the Islamic month of Zil Hijja. The festival, also known as Eid al-Adha, falls on the tenth day after the sighting. Muslim organisations including Imarat-e-Sharia Hind and the Shahi Imams of...
Ladakh Panel Member Urges Caution After Recent Talks Progress
Following recent discussions between central government officials and Ladakh representatives that advanced with an initial understanding on major matters, the co-chairman of the Kargil Democratic Alliance has advised against excessive optimism or unwarranted negativity. Sajjad Hussain Kargili, a member of the high-powered committee conducting the negotiations, stated that no definitive agreement or specific result has...
Delhi Gymkhana Club Told to Vacate Land by June 5
The Delhi Gymkhana Club, one of India’s most exclusive clubs, may soon cease to exist at its current location. The central government on Friday directed the club, situated on public land near the Prime Minister’s residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, to vacate the premises by June 5 to allow defence-related infrastructure and other public...
Water Shortage Affects Dakshinpuri Residents in South Delhi During Heatwave
Dakshinpuri in South Delhi is facing a severe water shortage as temperatures in the capital rose above 45 degrees Celsius. Social media images displayed lines of empty containers in the neighborhood, with locals reporting no supply for months. Delhi has endured heatwave conditions recently, with temperatures surpassing 45 degrees in multiple zones, resulting in heat-related...
Delhi Police Submit 14,000-Page Supplementary Chargesheet in 2023 Parliament Breach Case
Delhi Police Special Cell submitted a nearly 14,000-page fourth supplementary chargesheet under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act against those accused in the 2023 Parliament security breach. The document covers charges including terrorist acts, criminal conspiracy and incitement to rioting. The filing was presented at Patiala House Court and accepted during Thursday proceedings. Court records show...
Government Begins Process to Reclaim Delhi Gymkhana Club Land for Defense Purposes
The club has been located at the site since 1913, originally known as the Imperial Delhi Gymkhana Club. On Friday, the Union government initiated steps to reclaim the 27.3-acre plot leased to the Delhi Gymkhana Club, stating it is needed to enhance and protect defense infrastructure. The Land and Development Office under the Ministry of...
Delhi CNG Prices Increase by One Rupee per Kg in Third Rise Within Nine Days
Compressed natural gas prices have risen by one rupee per kilogram, effective from Saturday, May 23. The adjustment follows recent increases in petrol and diesel rates and marks the third upward change in nine days. After the adjustments, the central government sought to reassure the public about steady fuel supplies. The Ministry of Petroleum and...
Heatwave Persists Across Northwest and Central India as IMD Warns of Severe Conditions
The India Meteorological Department has forecast that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions will continue over large areas of northwest, central and east India for the next six to seven days. Severe heatwave situations are expected in eastern Uttar Pradesh, eastern Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Vidarbha and parts of Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi. Heatwave conditions are also...
Punjab Man Detained on Charges of Spying on Security Forces via CCTV
Authorities in Punjab arrested a Pathankot resident on Thursday for allegedly spying on behalf of handlers based in Pakistan. The suspect, from Chakk Dhariwal village, is accused of installing an internet-connected CCTV camera at a shop beside National Highway 44 to monitor army and paramilitary movements. Police stated that live footage was transmitted to contacts...
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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…
