Lucknow
A political controversy erupted on Saturday following remarks by Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra, who said that decisions during critical events like the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid were largely driven by political leadership rather t
Intro: ‘It would undermine people’s rights and weaken the country’s long-standing cultural and religious diversity’
Kolkata
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday strongly criticised the Bharatiya Janata Party’s proposal to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UC
New DelhiA petition has been filed before the Supreme Court of India seeking the cancellation of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, alleging widespread voter bribery and failure of authorities to ensure free and fair polls. The plea raises serious concerns about the inte
Blurb: The evacuation, facilitated through Armenia, is part of India’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens amid escalating tensions in West Asia
New Delhi
India has successfully evacuated another 312 fishermen stranded in Iran, External Affairs Minister S J
Intro: ‘The safety and dignity of women should be a top priority for any government’
Kolkata
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that her government failed to act while women in various pa
Jammu
Spearheading a decisive battle against the drug menace, the Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Saturday launched the historic mass movement for a Drug-Free Jammu Kashmir from MA Stadium in Jammu. The Lieutenant Governor flagged-off Padyatra and joined the public rep
New Delhi
Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Bhubaneswar for suspected links with a terror outfit, an official statement said on Saturday. The accused, identified as Sheikh Imran, a resident of Unit-6 area in Ganga Nagar locality, was arrested by a joint team of
Jaipur
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Saturday recovered Rs 3.70 lakh in suspicious cash from an Assistant Engineer during a surprise check in Baran district. The cash was seized from Mahendra Singh, posted at the Municipality of Anta, during an operation carrie
SLUG: BOOMING AMID CRISIS
New Delhi
India is expected to remain one of the fastest-growing major economies globally despite a broader slowdown, with growth projected at around 6.6% in FY27, according to a new World Bank update.
The report noted that rising energy prices
Bengaluru
AI-infused operating models are rapidly transforming workforce strategies across IT services firms, as companies respond to mounting pricing pressures and the need to protect margins.
Analysts note that intensified global competition has pushed firms into a hyper-
New Delhi
The Petroleum Ministry clarified that a recent briefing incorrectly stated LPG connection growth, confirming that the reported figure actually refers to Piped Natural Gas connections, not LPG. The ministry said the error was inadvertent and regretted.
Officials st
Seoul
South Korea will begin distributing cash assistance later this month to support households facing rising living costs triggered by the Middle East crisis.
The government said the aid will target the bottom 70% of income earners, with a phased rollout starting April 27
New York
Stocks on Wall Street drifted mostly lower while oil prices eased as investors awaited planned U.S.-Iran talks aimed at stabilising tensions following a fragile ceasefire.
The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% amid choppy trading, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.6
Intro: The milestone underscores India’s rapid transformation into a global leader in digital payments, driven by innovation, scale, and widespread adoption
New Delhi
As Unified Payments Interface completes a decade, India now accounts for 49 per cent of global real-time di
Blurb: Gold prices climbed for a third straight week, aided by safe-haven demand, weaker dollar trends, easing inflation concerns, and optimism around geopolitical developments and rate cuts
New Delhi
Gold prices rose 1.65 per cent during the week, marking their third conse
Intro: Pointing out its advanced refining and processing capabilities, he said such projects are crucial to ensure energy security and reduce dependence on imports
New Delhi
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has praised the refining and processing capabi
New Delhi
GitHub reports India has 27 million developers, making it the world’s fastest-growing developer community, with over two million joining in 2026 alone. It accounts for one in seven new developers globally, reflecting India’s rising dominance in open-source contributi
New DelhiDomestic institutional investors (DIIs) offset heavy foreign institutional investor (FII) selling and supported Indian equities during the week as global sentiment improved after a reported US-Iran ceasefire. FIIs sold Rs 20,710 crore while DIIs bought Rs 21,602 crore, h