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.
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday rejected reports claiming that India had refused to finalise a quick trade agreement with the United States. Responding to a Reuters report, Goyal described the claims as “false, baseless and misleading” and said he had held “fantastic meetings” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during his visit to New Delhi in June
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Monday strongly rejected claims regarding the revenue and profits of his son Nikhil Gadkari's company.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Monday appealed to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to visit Delhi's Jantar Mantar and support the ongoing protest led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead on a road in the Kalyanpuri area of East Delhi on Sunday evening following a domestic dispute. According to police, the couple was travelling on a scooter when they got into an argument.
The political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah intensified on Monday after the BJP served him a legal notice over allegations that it attempted to bribe National Conference (NC) legislators.
The Calcutta High Court has directed the general managers of all railway zones to ensure strict action against travelling ticket examiners (TTEs) found illegally selling vacant berths on trains. The court observed that some TTEs "sell empty berths like vegetables in a market" and held that such misconduct creates opportunities for serious crimes against passengers.
Noisy scenes were witnessed in the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Monday as the monsoon session began with a political confrontation over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. During Zero Hour, Leader of the Opposition Charan Das Mahant sought a discussion on the issue, stating that devotees' faith had been betrayed as people had contributed their hard-earned money for the construction of the temple.
The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Madras High Court's order imposing a state-wide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu. A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the interim order after the Tamil Nadu government challenged the High Court's ruling through a Special Leave Petition.
The Supreme Court on Monday emphasised that citizenship status in India must be determined through a "fair, lawful and reasonable process." A bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta set aside the Gauhati High Court's judgment, which had upheld the declaration of 27 appellants as foreigners, and directed that their cases be heard afresh.
A court in Patna on Monday granted anticipatory bail to educator Faisal Khan, popularly known as Khan Sir, in connection with a firing case. The relief was also extended to three staff members of his coaching institute, according to his lawyer.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Monday arrested suspended Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) employee Pramod Nautiyal in connection with the alleged theft of donations from the Badrinath Temple. Uttarakhand Police said Nautiyal was traced and arrested in Dehradun after multiple search teams were deployed.
Delhi-NCR witnessed hot and humid weather on Sunday, with maximum temperatures ranging between 36°C and 37°C across various weather stations. Lodhi Road recorded the highest maximum temperature at 37.0°C, followed by Safdarjung at 36.8°C, Palam at 36.6°C, Ayanagar at 36.2°C and Ridge at 36.0°C.
Differences within the INDIA bloc have surfaced in Tamil Nadu after the DMK rejected a proposal to follow the Kerala and West Bengal model of opposition politics. The proposal, supported by the VCK
A government doctor in Kerala has been booked after allegations that she prescribed an excessive dose of liquid paracetamol to a six-month-old infant following routine immunisation. The incident occurred at the Aluva Government District Hospital, where the baby received a vaccine in April
Vietnamese police have arrested the captain of a speedboat that capsized near Phu Quoc island, killing 15 Indian tourists. The accident occurred on Saturday near May Rut Ngoai islet when the boat, carrying 32 Indian tourists, three Vietnamese crew members and a tour guide, overturned in rough seas.
Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh carried out a surprise inspection of BMTC buses in Bengaluru on Sunday, travelling on multiple routes to assess commuter experience firsthand. Sharing videos from the inspection on social media, the minister said the exercise was aimed at ensuring safe, reliable and accountable public transport.
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has come under fire after his remarks on the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project sparked a fresh political controversy. Responding to criticism from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)
The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Uttarakhand's Badrinath Dham has intensified after a preliminary internal enquiry revealed irregularities in the handling of temple offerings. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) visited the shrine, reviewed CCTV footage, examined call records, and recorded statements of key witnesses.
The Lalita Gautam murder case in Meerut has triggered a major political controversy and law-and-order debate in Uttar Pradesh after protests continued even after the main accused was arrested. According to police, the accused was taken into custody within 24 hours of the incident and later sent to judicial custody.
