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.
Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Sunday shared a video featuring the father of a NEET aspirant who allegedly died by suicide on June 18, criticising Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his recent "dehshatgard" (terrorist) remark aimed at protesters.
The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2026, which is set to come into effect from July 1, 2026, with the objective of reducing air pollution and accelerating the shift to electric mobility.
The West Bengal Assembly on Monday passed two Bills by voice vote to abolish the existing Other Backward Classes (OBC) list used for reservations in state government jobs.
In a major milestone for Indian aviation, an IndiGo Airbus A320 has successfully completed the country's first satellite-guided landing using the indigenous GAGAN navigation system.
Several DMK workers were detained in Chennai on Monday while protesting against Tamil Nadu Human Resources Management Minister R Sarathkumar over a viral video from an IPL match earlier this year.
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.
Reliance Industries Executive Director Anant Ambani recently visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh, where he participated in the centuries-old tradition of offering his hair as an act of devotion. The ritual, observed by millions of pilgrims every year, is considered one of the most significant spiritual practices associated with the temple.
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
