India

India out of Pax Silica? What the US initiative covers, who’s in, and the political blame game at home

Pax Silica is a new US-led AI and semiconductor supply chain pact. India isn’t included so far, raising questions on geopolitics, chips and strategy.

Bengal Guv says organiser of Messi's Kolkata event must be arrested, booked for attempt to murder

Bose said the state government should find out how and who was behind making 'Messi a commodity'

'These boys need a lesson': Supreme Court shuts the door on bail in Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case

The top court declined to entertain the bail plea of Mihir Shah in the 2024 Mumbai BMW hit-and-run case, endorsing concerns flagged by the Bombay High Court.

LG Sinha hands appointment letters to 39 kin of terror victims in Kashmir

Addressing the gathering, the Lieutenant Governor said terrorism had not only claimed innocent lives but also destroyed families, pushing them into years of silence, stigma and poverty.

Tata’s IndiGo pilot poach plan hits turbulence at home: Air India Express A320 pilots oppose hiring push

Air India Express A320 pilots oppose a hiring drive seen as targeting IndiGo talent, warning fewer flying hours and pay pressure as some jets exit the fleet.

NDA wins Munambam: How a Waqf land dispute reshaped politics in Kerala’s coastal ward

Munambam has been in the spotlight since 2019, when the Kerala Waqf Board notified nearly 404 acres of land in Munambam and nearby Cherai as a Waqf property.

Mamata Banerjee apologises to Messi after Salt Lake Stadium mess: 'Deeply disturbed, shocked ...'

Expressing her shock and concern over the mismanagement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said she is deeply disturbed with what was witnessed at Salt Lake Stadium.

Messi’s Kolkata visit turns chaotic as fans allege TMC leaders got priority access

Angry spectators alleged poor management and claimed that political leaders and VVIPs were allowed close access to Messi, while ticket-paying fans were left frustrated.

'Wars cannot be won by rhetoric, but by ...': CDS Anil Chauhan's veiled dig at Pakistan

General Chauhan's remarks come as Pakistan, despite heavy losses during Operation Sindoor, circulated false claims of victory through its leadership and social media platforms.

Multiple vehicles collide on Noida Expressway amid dense fog, several injured

The incident took place on the 135-km-long, six-lane Eastern Peripheral Expressway, or Kundli–Ghaziabad–Palwal Expressway.

Delhi AQI hits 'severe' again: Anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-3 reimposed

Following the spike in pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) said its GRAP sub-committee has ordered the implementation of all Stage 3 measures (‘Severe’ AQI: 401–450) across the NCR with immediate effect

2001 Parliament attack anniversary: PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi & other leaders pay tributes to fallen heroes

Parliament attack anniversary: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other parliamentarians paid tribute to the security personnel who lost their lives in the 2001 attack

Mamata's Bhabanipur logs nearly 4x more voter deletions than Suvendu's Nandigram, says EC data

The EC released the figures a day after the deadline for submitting enumeration forms under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process ended, revealing significant variations across the state and adding a fresh political edge ahead of next week's draft rolls

Kerala local body election results: LDF ahead in panchayats, UDF leads in cities, show early trends

As per data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), the LDF is pulling ahead in rural local bodies, particularly grama and block panchayats, while the UDF gained an advantage in urban centres, including municipalities and corporations.

‘Democracy has ...’: Deposed Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina slams Yunus government

From exile, Hasina said she would only consider returning to Bangladesh once democracy, constitutional rule, and guarantees of safety and due process are restored.

IndiGo announces over Rs 500 crore payout for passengers ‘severely’ affected by disruptions

In a statement issued on X, the airline said its teams have been putting “thoughtful care into both refund processing and compensation disbursal”, adding that customers would be informed as these efforts continue

Bengaluru’s 2nd airport: Karnataka floats tender to appoint consultant for feasibility study of three shortlisted sites

Karnataka State Industrial & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (KSIIDC) has floated a tender to hire a consultant for a detailed strategic and technical assessment to identify the most suitable location for Bengaluru’s second airport.

Rising raw material costs push kite prices up 40% ahead of Makar Sankranti

The Rajput family from the Buddi Lane area of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar has been engaged in the kite-making business for over 60 years. They supply kites across Maharashtra and to neighbouring states.

Counting of votes polled in local body polls in Kerala commences

Initial trends shared by the State Election Commission (SEC) showed the ruling LDF, the opposition UDF and the NDA leading in various grama panchayat, block panchayat, municipality and corporation wards.

Uttarakhand: UCC, anti-conversion, land laws in Dhami govt booklet on completion of 4 years

More than 26,000 youth got government jobs, the unemployment rate was reduced to 4.4 per cent, and "illegal" shrines were demolished, freeing up" 10,000 acres of land, according to the booklet. It also highlighted government actions against so-called "land jihad" and "love jihad".

Amid e-cigarette row, Congress MP alleges BJP leader was drunk during Rahul Gandhi’s speech

Congress MP Sukhdeo Bhagat said that a senior BJP leader had come to Lok Sabha “drunk”

SIR is 'NRC in disguise', says Akhilesh Yadav

Yadav said the Election Commission should focus on increasing voter participation instead of allowing large-scale deletions. "More than three crore votes are at risk of being cut in Uttar Pradesh," he claimed.

National security outweighs personal liberty in terror cases, rules SC

The bench held that the principle of “bail, not jail” is not absolute and must give way in cases where offences have grave implications for the sovereignty and security of the country.