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.
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday launched the Majhe Driver app for the state's motorcycle taxi riders in collaboration with the Goa Motorcycle Taxi-Riders Association.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on Monday accepted the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra during a key meeting held in Ayodhya.
A Nashik court on Monday granted bail to Nida Khan, one of the accused in the alleged sexual abuse and religious conversion case linked to a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)-associated Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi's extradition to India has reportedly entered its final stage after he failed to secure relief from the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR).
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday reviewed the state's flood and rain situation at the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) in Mumbai's Mantralaya and instructed officials to remain on high alert for the next 48 hours.
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Monday rejected allegations that his government was interfering in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, saying the entire exercise was being conducted under the supervision of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta on Monday, marking the start of his three-nation tour with a ceremonial welcome by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday filed a supplementary chargesheet against Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed in connection with the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 25 tourists and a pony operator in Jammu and Kashmir's Baisaran meadow.
The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) to decide within two weeks on the show-cause notice issued to wrestler Vinesh Phogat.
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicks off his high-profile three-nation tour, India’s public policy framework is transforming into a primary developmental blueprint for Indonesia. Recognizing that both nations share deeply parallel challenges—such as vast geographical scale, massive populations, and the urgent need for digital and social inclusion—Jakarta is increasingly leaning on New Delhi as its premier governance partner.
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to directly procure fully stitched school uniforms from private firms under a new centralised procurement model, replacing the earlier system that relied on self-help groups (SHGs).
BJP president Nitin Nabin will begin a two-day organisational visit to Jammu and Kashmir on Monday to review the party’s activities and strengthen its grassroots network in the Union Territory.
The resignation of Allahabad High Court Judge Yashwant Varma in April 2026—amid an active impeachment inquiry over a massive "cash-at-home" scandal—has pushed India into uncharted constitutional territory.
Amid the ongoing controversy over the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to hold a crucial meeting on Monday to discuss key organisational matters, including the possible resignation of its General Secretary, Champat Rai.
Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) president Thol. Thirumavalavan has defended his party’s decision to support the TVK-led government, saying the move was guided by principles rather than a desire for political positions.
A 35-year-old senior resident doctor was found dead inside a locked duty room at Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Hospital in Delhi's Civil Lines area, prompting a police investigation.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is expected to meet on Monday to formally consider the resignations of General Secretary Champat Rai and trustee Anil Mishra, who stepped down following the alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement controversy.
BHTS and Common Lab Codes for India aim to create a unified digital healthcare ecosystem by enabling hospitals, labs and health platforms to communicate through a common medical language
An update from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) highlights rising temperatures across major cities in North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu & Kashmir. While hot conditions currently dominate the region, relief is on the horizon with rainfall predicted to hit several areas starting Monday.
