A long-term study conducted in an urban slum in Vellore has revealed that Indian children are increasingly facing a dual burden of malnutrition, with undernutrition and obesity coexisting during childhood, raising concerns about the country's future health outcomes.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a district-wise verification exercise to review the supply and payment records of books procured for libraries in selected council-run schools under the Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI schemes.
A political controversy has erupted in Kolkata ahead of Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s proposed sit-in protest scheduled for June 2. The TMC has alleged that police denied permission for the programme at Rani Rashmoni Avenue
A massive 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi was removed from Lake Town in Kolkata on Monday after officials found it had become structurally unsafe. The Public Works Department (PWD) used a hydraulic crane to carefully dismantle the monument and transport it on a truck.
A violent clash broke out on Monday in the Ajitpura-Kujeta area of Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district when unidentified men allegedly attacked villagers protesting against illegal mining operations. According to police, the assailants opened fire on protesters gathered at a sit-in demonstration
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday expressed confidence that the first tranche of the India-US bilateral trade agreement will be signed soon. Speaking at a press conference, he said that most major issues have already been resolved and discussions are now in the final stages.
Fresh political turmoil has surfaced within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were expelled from the party. The decision has sparked controversy, with Saha publicly challenging the party’s internal processes
major fire broke out at a fish market in the Press Chhak area of Cuttack, Odisha, during the early hours of Monday, destroying more than 30 shops and damaging a bank branch located in the same building.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the election schedule for 27 seats across the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils in three states. The elections are aimed at filling vacant positions in the upper houses of Parliament and state legislatures.
A political controversy erupted in Nepal after Prime Minister Balendra Shah made remarks on the long-standing India-Nepal border dispute during his first appearance in the ongoing parliamentary session.
A growing network of informal film screenings, referred to by officials as "guerrilla cinemas," is emerging as a new intelligence challenge in Punjab. Organised through encrypted messaging platforms, offline file sharing and community gatherings, these screenings are making it increasingly difficult for security agencies to monitor the circulation of sensitive content.
The Central government is exploring the introduction of uniform regulations for messaging platforms operating in India following concerns over WhatsApp's proposed username feature. According to a report, officials believe the feature could increase the risk of impersonation, online fraud, phishing and so-called digital arrest scams.
A shocking case of multiple murders has rocked Telangana's Ranga Reddy district, where a 35-year-old man allegedly killed six people, including his wife, two young sons, a teenage girl who had accused him of sexual harassment, and two of her family members.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday as part of the final leg of his three-nation tour. He was warmly received at the airport by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the country in four decades.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Neeraj Kumar Sinha as its new candidate for the Bankipur Assembly by-election, replacing Abhishek Kumar, who withdrew from the race just a day after filing his nomination. In a statement, Abhishek thanked the BJP's central and state leadership for selecting him as the NDA candidate but said he was unable to contest due to family reasons.
Former Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Brijlal has accused the Samajwadi Party of pursuing appeasement politics after Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath alleged that prayers were offered on the steps of Hanumangarhi during the SP government.
Kerala Police have registered a murder case in connection with the death of a 22-year-old medical student in Uzbekistan, following a complaint filed by her parents. The FIR was registered at Haripad Police Station after the family approached the District Police Chief.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) to strictly verify the Consent to Operate (CTO) status of 49 hotels accused of violating environmental regulations.
Union Minister of State for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav has welcomed the Delhi government's ambitious plan to expand the city's green cover and suggested incorporating medicinal forests into the project. In a letter to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Jadhav praised the proposal to plant more than 70 lakh indigenous
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) and the state's Home Secretary over allegations that police used excessive force during a protest in Meerut.
The controversy surrounding the alleged slap incident involving the Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has escalated into a major political issue in Uttar Pradesh, with the Lalita murder case drawing widespread attention. The row began after a protest at the Meerut Collectorate, where demonstrators demanded justice for the victim.
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Sudhir Mungantiwar on Friday questioned the Maharashtra government over the delay in passing a resolution recommending Vinayak Damodar (VD) Savarkar for the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.
India's ongoing effort to reclaim its stolen cultural heritage has received another significant boost, with Australia announcing the return of three ancient temple artefacts during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit for the India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne.
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has stepped up preparations for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, urging party workers to begin grassroots mobilisation across the state. Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, she called on the cadre to focus on strengthening the organisation while remaining committed to constitutional values.
Two employees of the Bhilai Steel Plant (BSP), including a general manager, have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Durg district for their alleged involvement in an organised iron scrap theft racket.
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Rajya Sabha leader Derek O'Brien on Friday criticised the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after it froze three bank accounts linked to the party. In a post on X, O'Brien questioned the agency's action
The mother of Dr Srishti Baviskar, one of the two doctors allegedly assaulted by Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre at KDMC's Shastri Nagar Hospital in Thane district, has demanded guaranteed protection for medical professionals.
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister and Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) chief Om Prakash Rajbhar on Thursday levelled serious allegations against Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav, claiming that party workers are charged money to meet him, shake hands with him or even get a photograph clicked.
The Supreme Court is set to hear three petitions on July 13 seeking an investigation into the alleged theft of devotees' donations at Ayodhya's Ram Temple. A three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana will hear the matter.
India is set to take a significant step towards sustainable transportation with the launch of its first indigenously developed hydrogen-powered passenger train. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to flag off the train from Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17, marking a major milestone in Indian Railways' green energy mission.
