Kannada superstar Darshan, 10 others detained in murder case

Fan murder case: Actor Darshan seeks court nod for foreign travel

Kannada superstar Darshan filed a petition before the trial court in Bengaluru on Wednesday seeking the court's nod for foreign travel. Darshan is out on conditional bail in connection with the murder of his fan allegedly by the actor, his partner, and associates. May 28, 2025
Cabinet okays interest subsidy on farmers' loans for 2025-26

Cabinet okays interest subsidy on farmers' loans for 2025-26

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) for loans to farmers during the financial year 2025-26, and approved the required fund arrangements, according to an official statement issued after the meeting. May 28, 2025
Ladakh March

Breakthrough in Ladakh: 15-year residency norm finalized for domicile status

After prolonged negotiations spanning two years, key Ladakh-based groups—the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA)—have reached an agreement with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to implement a 15-year continuous residency requirement for obtaining domicile status in the Union Territory of Ladakh. May 28, 2025
Election Commission of India

Uncertainty over Rajya Sabha elections, Assembly bypolls in J&K after ECI notifications

The ECI has announced schedules for Rajya Sabha elections in eight states and bypolls to five assembly constituencies, but has omitted any mention of elections in Jammu and Kashmir. Four Rajya Sabha seats from J&K have been lying vacant since February 2021, while by-elections for the Budgam and Nagrota assembly segments, vacant since October and November 2024, are also overdue. May 28, 2025