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.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced a one-time relaxation in implementing the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 for the current Class 9 batch.
Singer-composer Amaal Mallik has reacted strongly to the shocking murder of Pune-based businessman Ketan Agarwal, sharing a lengthy note on social media in which he condemned the alleged crime and called for accountability in relationships. Referring to the ongoing investigation, the musician also urged people not to misuse laws intended to protect women while stressing that justice should be based on individual actions rather than gender.
Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have caused widespread destruction across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, damaging homes, roads, and public infrastructure. In Assam's Dhemaji district, a major portion of a railway bridge built in 1965 collapsed, forcing the indefinite suspension of train services between Archipathar and Simen Chapari stations.
All Sikh MLAs, including ministers from Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and legislators from other political parties, appeared before the Akal Takht at the Golden Temple after being summoned over the state's anti-sacrilege law.
The Supreme Court has declined to grant an urgent hearing in the alleged Ram Temple donation theft case, stating that the matter will be heard after July 12.
A doctor from Uttarakhand's Haridwar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his ailing wife by mixing poison in drinking water and giving it to her under the guise of medicine.
Government's proposed EPFO reforms promise faster, paperless withdrawals through UPI and ATM-like services, but financial experts warn against frequent withdrawals that could weaken long-term retirement security.
Lawyers in Ayodhya have indicated they are unlikely to represent the accused in the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement case, with the Faizabad Bar Association set to take a final decision during its general body meeting on Monday.
A major explosion was reported at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Tamil Nadu's Virudhunagar district on Sunday, prompting an immediate response from local authorities. The incident occurred at the RP Fireworks Factory in Moorthynaickenpatti near Vembakottai.
The holy city of Puri is all set to host the annual Snan Yatra, the sacred bathing festival of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra, on Monday.
Kashmir's chief cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has sparked widespread discussion after comments made during his address at Srinagar's Jamia Masjid were interpreted by some social media users as praise for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A fresh political front may soon emerge in Himachal Pradesh as former BJP minister Ram Lal Markanda revealed that discussions are underway with leaders from different political parties.
India on Sunday firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations linking it to the recent militant attack in Karachi, calling the claims "baseless." Responding to the accusations, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India categorically rejects the allegations
The political battle over the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya intensified on Sunday, with Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launching a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Seychelles National Assembly on Sunday, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to speak before the country's legislature.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Sunday, supporting students protesting alleged irregularities in competitive examinations.
The investigation into the alleged murder of Chetan Agrawal has intensified, with Pune Rural Police carrying out a detailed crime scene reconstruction at Lohagad Fort to establish the sequence of events. The accused, identified as Siya
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has intensified search and rescue operations to trace three people who remain missing after a flash flood struck the NEEPCO Colony near Possa village in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district on June 24.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during his three-day State Visit to the East African island nation.
The investigation into the alleged misappropriation of donations at the Ayodhya Ram Temple has gathered pace, with police questioning the family members of all eight arrested accused to trace the money trail.
