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Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Struggle will continue until MGNREGA is restored: CM Siddaramaiah as K'taka Cong submits memorandum to Guv

Addressing a 'Raj Bhavan Chalo' protest in Bengaluru under the 'MNREGA Bachao Sangram', Siddaramaiah accused the BJP-led Centre of pursuing anti-people policies and depriving rural citizens of their constitutional right to work. He said MGNREGA, introduced during the UPA government, ensured employment for women, Dalits, backward classes, minorities and persons with disabilities, and guaranteed 100 days of work. 4 days ago
PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

PM Modi's post on Maldives Prez's R-day greetings misinterpreted by Grok

Grok, X's AI tool, sparked controversy by mistranslating PM Modi's Republic Day message to Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, wrongly calling it Independence Day and adding references to "anti-India campaigns." Users flagged the error, warning that such AI misinterpretations could strain diplomatic ties. 4 days ago
Protests erupt nationwide against revised UGC regulations, upper-caste groups allege discrimination

'No one can misuse the law': Education Minister allays fears on new UGC regulations

The controversy intensified after demonstrations outside the UGC office and the resignation of a senior bureaucrat and a BJP youth wing leader, who described the regulations as draconian. Despite the opposition, the UGC maintains that the regulations aim to strengthen grievance redressal and support disadvantaged groups across higher education institutions. 4 days ago
Canadian PM calls for 'buy Canadian' in response to Trump's new tariff threat

Trump hails Gaza hostages' return, pushes peace and reconstruction efforts

The White House has highlighted what it called a major foreign policy achievement in the Middle East, citing the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and progress towards post-war reconstruction. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said President Donald Trump helped secure the return of the last remaining body of the hostages, calling it a significant diplomatic success. 4 days ago
'Completely wrong': Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

'Completely wrong': Cong as BKTC proposes ban on non-Hindus from entering Dham, temples

Congress leaders Husain Dalwai and Manickam Tagore alleged that the proposal is politically motivated and aimed at polarisation ahead of upcoming elections, accusing the BJP and RSS of attempting to create tension and promote divisiveness. They stressed that such a move goes against India's constitutional values and Uttarakhand's tradition of peaceful coexistence. 4 days ago
The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, includ

BJP protests at Vidhana Soudha, demands Excise Minister Thimmapur's resignation over alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam

The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, including bribes for liquor licences ranging from Rs 2–2.5 crore per licence, and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of ignoring complaints due to his own involvement. 4 days ago
As per the IMD, one or two instances of light rain along with thunderstorms/lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h are expected during the forenoon, with more spells anticipated from afternoon into the evening.

Rain lashes parts of Delhi-NCR, temperatures drop

As per the IMD, one or two instances of light rain along with thunderstorms/lightning and gusty winds reaching 30–40 km/h are expected during the forenoon, with more spells anticipated from afternoon into the evening. 4 days ago
India flags UN Security Council paralysis; Guterres says reform can't wait

India flags UN Security Council paralysis; Guterres says reform can't wait

India and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council to enhance its effectiveness and credibility. India's Permanent Representative P. Harish highlighted that the Council's current structure limits its ability to address conflicts, urging the inclusion of new permanent members to reflect contemporary global realities. 4 days ago
Rajnath Singh meets EU delegation as India set to sign major defence pact

Rajnath Singh meets EU delegation as India set to sign major defence pact

The meeting coincides with the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is in India for the 16th India–EU Summit and is scheduled to hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi alongside European Council President Antonio Costa. The summit is expected to announce the conclusion of negotiations on the long-awaited India–EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA). 4 days ago
Referring to the India–EU FTA, PM Modi said the agreement would boost trade, manufacturing, services and global supply chains, while strengthening investor confidence in India. He added that the pact would benefit key sectors such as textiles, gems and je

India Energy Week 2026: PM Modi says EU agreement signed, hails 'mother of all deals'

Referring to the India–EU FTA, PM Modi said the agreement would boost trade, manufacturing, services and global supply chains, while strengthening investor confidence in India. He added that the pact would benefit key sectors such as textiles, gems and jewellery, leather, and footwear, and complement India's trade agreements with the UK and EFTA. 4 days ago
Simran Bala

J&K's Simran Bala creates history, leads CRPF men's contingent at Republic Day Parade

Twenty-six-year-old Simran Bala from the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir created history by leading the CRPF men's contingent at the Republic Day parade in New Delhi. The first woman from her district to join the officer ranks of the CRPF, Bala's achievement has become a moment of pride for border communities and an inspiration for young girls. 4 days ago
LG Manoj Sinha

Operation Sindoor not just military action, but India's strategic resolve: LG Sinha

Addressing the gathering after unfurling the National Flag in Jammu, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said Operation Sindoor marked a defining shift in India's security doctrine. He said India has conveyed globally that terror attacks will be met with firm and lawful retaliation, while honouring security forces and martyrs who safeguarded national sovereignty. 5 days ago
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