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.
Ministry of External Affairs says an Indian passport serves as an international travel document and proof of nationality abroad, but does not conclusively establish citizenship under Indian law.
Devina Gahlot, daughter of BJP MLA and former Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot, has emerged as the national topper in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET)-UG 2026. A student of DPS Vasant Kunj, Devina had already impressed with her academic performance by scoring 98 per cent in the CBSE Class 12 Humanities stream examinations.
A Mumbai civic body employee accidentally fell into an open manhole during an infrastructure inspection attended by Mayor Ritu Tawde, exposing concerns over safety standards amid the city's ongoing monsoon challenges.
Sales of smartphones and laptops witnessed a significant slowdown in June 2026 as rising prices forced many consumers to delay purchases
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A major construction accident occurred in Kolkata's Taratala area after the roof of an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Transport Road, trapping multiple workers beneath the rubble. Authorities believe that around 50 to 60 labourers may have been present at the site when the structure suddenly gave way during routine construction work.
The Centre has introduced major changes to National Highway construction norms in hilly regions, aiming to improve safety and reduce the risk of landslides and slope failures. Through a revised framework issued by the Ministry of Road Transport
An Air India flight travelling from Delhi to Amritsar reportedly entered Pakistani airspace on the night of June 22 after experiencing a technical malfunction that affected its navigation system. Flight AI-479 departed Delhi at 9:18 pm and was scheduled to arrive in Amritsar at 10:30 pm.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly rejected allegations surrounding a controversial video that has triggered a major political and religious debate in the state. Speaking to the media, Mann described the footage as fabricated and alleged that political opponents were behind a conspiracy to tarnish his image
A severe cloudburst struck Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district, triggering a massive landslide and flash flood situation that caused widespread destruction in a residential area. The disaster occurred after days of relentless monsoon rainfall that had already weakened hill slopes and increased the risk of landslides.
Iran has formally invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the funeral ceremony of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Sources said the official invitation has been submitted to India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through diplomatic channels.
A surprising and memorable moment has taken social media by storm after PM Modi met two of the most loved characters from the hit 'Panchayat'
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Investigators claim Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary conspired to kill Ketan Agarwal after multiple failed attempts, while fresh details reveal a cancelled birthday celebration, a sabotaged Bali trip and crucial CCTV evidence.
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday warned party leaders of strict action if they failed to follow instructions related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) campaign.
A heated debate erupted in the Kerala Assembly over the Centre’s PM SHRI school scheme, leading to a confrontation between the ruling UDF and the opposition LDF. General Education Minister N Samsudheen maintained that the government had neither signed an agreement with the Centre nor taken any decision to implement the scheme.
A fresh controversy has erupted over the alleged Ram Temple donation irregularity case after former minister Swami Prasad Maurya made provocative remarks during a public gathering.
India has renewed its travel advisory for Iran, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel despite signs of improvement in the country's security situation. In a fresh advisory issued on Wednesday, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said it has been closely monitoring developments and noted that overall conditions have improved in recent days.
The controversy surrounding the alleged encounter killing of Bharat Tiwari in Bihar’s Bhojpur district has intensified, triggering protests and political reactions across the region. In response, a “Sarvdaliya Mahapanchayat” (all-party grand assembly) has been announced in Bilauti village
State government allocates ₹755.83 crore annually for the welfare initiative inspired by the Tamil tradition of ‘Thai Maman Seer’; scheme to benefit all children born in government hospitals from June 22, 2026.
Police arrest fiancee Siya Goyal and her alleged lover after probe reveals murder conspiracy; victim's father alleges an earlier attempt was made at Lohagad Fort just four days before Ketan Agarwal's death.
