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.
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.
President Droupadi Murmu honored 65 distinguished personalities with the Padma Awards during the second civil investiture ceremony
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The Congress on Tuesday demanded a Supreme Court-monitored judicial investigation into land transactions in Ujjain allegedly involving Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav’s family members and relatives.
A shocking murder case in Maharashtra’s Pune district has left a family devastated after 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal was allegedly killed by his fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her friend, Chetan Chaudhary, just days before their wedding.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday expelled eight senior leaders, including Firhad Hakim, Arup Roy, Javed Ahmed Khan, Rathin Ghosh, Biplab Mitra, Sabina Yasmin, Aroop Biswas and Snehasis Chakraborty, for allegedly engaging in anti-party activities.
India on Tuesday strongly rejected comments made by Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, who had warned that Islamabad could consider military action if it believed India’s actions on the Indus river system threatened Pakistan’s water security.
A 70-year-old woman, identified as Jayamma, was allegedly beaten to death by her daughter and grandson at an apartment in Bengaluru’s Kengeri area. Police said the incident took place on June 22 after the elderly woman objected to their alcohol consumption. The accused, Bhagyalakshmi (49)
Political tensions intensified ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections after AIMIM spokesperson Shadab Chauhan launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. In a social media post, Chauhan compared Akhilesh to Duryodhan from the Mahabharata,
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said that individuals entrusted with responsibilities during the NEET-UG 2026 examination had failed to uphold their duties, describing the situation as one where “protectors turned predators.”
A 26-year-old man’s death during a trek at Maharashtra’s Lohagad Fort has taken a dramatic turn after police alleged that the incident was a planned murder rather than an accident. Ketan Vishal Agarwal died on June 19 after falling nearly 350 feet into a gorge while celebrating his fiancée Siya Goyal’s birthday with friends. The couple was reportedly set to marry next month.
A powerful dust storm swept through parts of Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, reducing visibility and disrupting daily activities across several areas. Residents of Delhi, Gurugram and Noida experienced dusty skies and strong gusts as weather conditions deteriorated rapidly.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to investigate allegations of embezzlement involving devotees’ offerings at the Ram Temple has submitted its preliminary report to the state administration.
A video purportedly showing a group of people consuming alcohol and preparing non-vegetarian food on a boat in the Ganga near Varanasi’s Man Mandir Ghat has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Although the footage is believed to be old
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay strongly defended his government and the ruling Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) while replying to the motion of thanks to the Governor’s address in the Assembly. Rejecting claims that TVK remains an “actor’s party,” Vijay said the party had earned its place through struggle and public support.
Defence Minister and Lucknow MP Rajnath Singh on Tuesday visited the site of the devastating fire in Lucknow and later met injured victims undergoing treatment at KGMU Hospital. Expressing deep grief over the loss of lives, including several children, he reviewed the medical arrangements and interacted with doctors attending to the survivors.
Maharashtra minister Uday Samant on Tuesday suggested that the political turbulence within Shiv Sena (UBT) is far from over, hinting that additional leaders may soon join the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena.
The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has raised concerns over increasing fire incidents in markets and commercial buildings across Delhi and other parts of the country, including Lucknow, Malviya Nagar, Sadar Bazar, Gandhi Nagar, Karol Bagh and Seelampur.
A late-night petrol bomb attack on the clinic of BJP leader Dr Tarsem Garg in Punjab’s Bathinda has triggered a large-scale police investigation. According to preliminary findings, two masked individuals arrived at the premises
Minister of State for Minority Affairs and Fisheries George Kurian steps down from the Union Council of Ministers after the BJP decides not to renominate him to the Rajya Sabha.
The temporary nationwide restriction on Telegram, imposed ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination to curb cheating networks, is expected to be lifted shortly. However, the platform's editing feature will remain disabled until June 30.
