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.
More than 4,000 inmates participated in a mass yoga session at Bengaluru's Central Prison, Parappana Agrahara, as part of the 12th International Yoga Day celebrations. The programme was organised under the supervision of prison authorities and witnessed participation from inmates across the women's division,
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his displeasure during the Sankalpa Samavesha programme in Bengaluru after a section of party workers repeatedly raised “DK-DK” slogans in support of Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.
Political tensions within Shiv Sena (UBT) intensified after rebel MP Nagesh Patil Ashtikar officially confirmed his decision to join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. The move comes amid speculation over the future of six dissident MPs who skipped the party’s parliamentary meeting in Delhi.
In a heartwarming gesture, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan helped a critically injured NEET-UG aspirant from Kolkata appear for the re-examination on Sunday. Shrishti Dubey, who suffered serious injuries in a road accident on June 14
Political tensions within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) have intensified after a public exchange between senior party leader Mahua Moitra and rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.
A suspected ammonia gas leak at a shrimp processing facility near Chennai has resulted in the deaths of seven women and left 64 others hospitalised. The incident occurred at the processing unit, where workers were reportedly exposed to toxic fumes, triggering panic and a large-scale emergency response.
A controversy briefly surfaced at a NEET-UG re-examination centre in Ajmer, Rajasthan, after a student alleged that she was stopped from entering the venue because she was wearing a burqa. The candidate said she had appeared for the original NEET examination on May 3 in the same attire without facing any objections. According to her,
Ajmer Police have launched an investigation into allegations of a NEET paper leak and an alleged fraud targeting medical aspirants ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination. The probe began after DAV College student union president Krishna Singh Thakur filed a complaint claiming that students were being shown an alleged NEET question paper during video calls and asked to pay Rs 30,000 for access.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly delayed his departure from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday to avoid disrupting traffic ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. Officials said Modi arrived at the airport around 1:15 pm, just 45 minutes before the examination was scheduled to begin
On International Day of Yoga 2026, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary participated in a yoga session at Patliputra Sports Complex in Patna's Kankarbagh area along with BJP and JD(U) leaders. Several state ministers, including Health Minister Nishant Kumar, joined the programme
Delhi is expected to witness pleasant weather conditions at the start of the week, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting light rain, thunderstorms and strong winds on Sunday and Monday.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a fresh notice to Veena Vijayan, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, directing her to appear for questioning on June 29 in a money laundering case linked to Cochin Minerals
A new political row has surfaced within the Congress after senior leader Shashi Tharoor defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments during a meeting with US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit. Tharoor praised Modi for raising concerns about the safety of civilian sailors during conflicts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday linked West Bengal’s Partition-era history with its present-day development, saying the state is moving towards the vision that inspired its creation in 1947
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday commissioned three indigenously built frontline naval platforms—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray—in Kolkata. The induction of the vessels marks a significant milestone for the Indian Navy
Sanket Kumar from Meerut has achieved his dream of joining the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) after overcoming an early setback in his academic journey. A former student of Dewan Public School, Sanket narrowly missed the JEE Advanced cut-off by just two marks in 2021.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will chair a key two-day meeting of BRICS National Security Advisers and High Representatives on National Security in New Delhi beginning Monday. The discussions are expected to focus on cross-border terrorism, the evolving crisis in West Asia, emerging security threats, and preparations for the BRICS Summit scheduled to be held in India later this year.
Father’s Day is often a celebration of fathers who provide, protect, and care for their families. However, modern research suggests that the most influential fathers are not only devoted parents but also supportive partners.
A public disagreement has emerged within the Congress party after senior leader Dr. Shashi Tharoor appeared to praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic engagement with US President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit in Evian, France.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led the 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations from Kolkata’s iconic Red Road, describing Yoga Day as the “world’s biggest festival” that now unites millions of people across continents.
