News / India
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IndiaNTA sacks 47 officials as overhaul begins amid NEET paper leak row
Legal and criminal action will be initiated against some officials as the National Testing Agency begins a major restructuring following the NEET paper leak controversy.
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IndiaGlobal legal architecture must be more democratic: Jaishankar
The external affairs minister called for a more inclusive international legal framework that reflects Global South priorities amid evolving geopolitical and economic challenges.
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IndiaCJP rejects compromise, says Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable
The student group vowed to intensify its nationwide agitation despite the Centre approving a draft bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks.
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IndiaBandi Sanjay alleges anti-social elements infiltrated NEET protests in Delhi
The Union minister claimed outsiders attacked police and journalists during the CJP-led protests, accusing opposition parties of politicising the agitation against the Union.
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IndiaHimachal Pradesh legalises cannabis cultivation for medical and industrial use
The state notifies new rules allowing licensed cultivation of cannabis for medical, scientific and industrial purposes under strict regulatory oversight.
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IndiaCyber frauds on the rise, offence can't be taken lightly: SC
Supreme Court refuses to club FIRs across states: Similar modus operandi does not make multiple cyber frauds ‘same transaction’
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IndiaFrom dismissal to dialogue: How the Union government shifted its stance on the CJP protest
Fast-track courts, proposed anti-paper leak legislation and negotiations with protesters marked a sharp change in the government's approach after weeks of confrontation.
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IndiaNEET paper leak: Clashes erupt in Kolkata
With placards in their hands, the protestors raised slogans demanding Pradhan's resignation.
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IndiaBJP alleges irregularities in Abhishek Banerjee's Sebashray camps; Bengal CM to respond in Assembly
The BJP accused the TMC's Sebashray medical camps of negligence and misuse, while the West Bengal government said Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari will address the allegations in the Assembly on Saturday.
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IndiaThere is land shortage for rehabilitation of calamity-hit people says Assam Minister
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta said various steps were being taken to address the issue, including survey of 'char' (riverine) areas.
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IndiaGovernment introduces bill in Rajya Sabha to criminalise insults to 'Vande Mataram'
The proposed bill, 'The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026' seeks to give Vande Mataram the same statutory protection as the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'.
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IndiaAAIB flags air traffic controllers' procedural lapses in airprox incident; suggests measures to AAI
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau cited non-adherence to safety-critical Standard Operating Procedures by air traffic controllers as the primary cause of a March 2024 near-miss incident between Boeing 777s operated by EL AL Israel Airlines and Qatar Airways.
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IndiaIndia doubles medical colleges since 2014; MBBS seats rise to 1.39 lakh
The Union says expansion of medical colleges, increased MBBS and PG seats, and rural healthcare initiatives are strengthening healthcare access across the country.
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IndiaUnion Cabinet clears draft bill proposing stricter punishment for paper leak cases
The proposed legislation, approved by the Union Cabinet, comes amid nationwide protests over alleged exam irregularities and will be introduced in Parliament next week.
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IndiaKerala govt issues order suspending ADGP MR Ajith Kumar for interfering in assault probe
The SIT is also said to have recorded statements claiming that Ajith Kumar repeatedly pressured them to refer the case.
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IndiaSC bars posting, uploading court proceedings on social media without prior permission
A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana also sought responses from the Centre and others on a plea raising the misuse of live-streaming and circulation of videos of court proceedings on social media.
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IndiaSikkim tunnel collapse: Body of Kerala-based geologist to be brought back at earliest: CM VD Satheesan
Rescuers have retrieved the bodies of all 25 workers killed in the Sikkim tunnel collapse, ending a nearly 96-hour operation.
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IndiaKarnataka's educational department blacklists 249 guest lecturers who submitted fake PhD certificates
The department has also permanently blacklisted all 249 candidates, barring them from participating in future selections.
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IndiaKerala HC directs TDB to implement audit reforms to prevent revenue leakage
It had said that addressing the issue requires a multi-faceted approach focusing on clarity, financial controls, and accountability.
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IndiaGovt bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside India
Authorisation frameworks are part of the government strategy to shift from a licensing regime to light regulation, as per the Telecommunications Act 2023.