NewsClick raids: Reminiscent of the emergency
The raids on the NewsClick web portal by the Delhi Police following a dog whistle from the US state-controlled media reminded India of the emergency.... Read more.
‘One Nation, One Election’ – why the BJP is pushing this scheme?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'One Nation, One Election' proposal has stunned the Opposition and can adversely impact India's federal structure, benefitting th... Read more.
INDIA coalition’s Mumbai meet reiterated rhetorics but showed no roadmap
Although the INDIA coalition's two-day-long Mumbai meeting concluded with much fanfare, no concrete roadmap for the parties emerged from it.... Read more.
ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 successfully does a soft landing on the moon
ISRO's lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the dark side of the moon on Wednesday, making India the first country to do so.... Read more.
Karnataka govt scraps NEP 2020 and decides to adopt a state education policy
The Karnataka government has decided to scrap the NEP 2020, which the erstwhile BJP government adopted, and adopt a state education policy.... Read more.
Haryana Police arrested an accused of communal violence in Nuh after a gunfight
The Haryana Police reportedly arrested one of the accused of communal violence in Nuh after a gunfight in the Aravalli hills.... Read more.
CPI(M) leader meets president, raises concerns over Manipur’s ethnic violence
The CPI(M) women's delegation that visited Manipur met President Droupadi Murmu and submitted a memorandum to her on the ground situation.... Read more.
Landslides in HP caused by deforestation and unplanned constructions experts allege
Experts say that behind the massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh is the rampant deforestation and unplanned constructions.... Read more.
NSCN-IM lambasts Naga MLAs of Manipur
The NSCN-IM leader Thuingaleng Muivah criticised the eight Naga MLAs of Manipur for opposing Kukis and called them "spineless" in his Naga Independence Day spee... Read more.
CAG report on Dwarka expressway erroneous, claims official while INC mounts attack
While the INC used the CAG report on Dwarka Expressway financial irregularities to mount an attack on Modi, an official called it erroneous.... Read more.
CPI (M) fields candidates for Tripura Assembly bypolls, INC and Tipra Motha give in
The CPI(M) stunned allies INC and Tipra Motha by unilaterally fielding candidates for the Tripura Assembly bypolls scheduled for September.... Read more.
Renaming of NMML to PMMLS is Modi’s attempt to erase Nehru’s legacy, INC alleges
The INC has alleged that the renaming of NMML to PMMLS by the Modi government is another attempt to erase Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy.... Read more.
Death toll in Himachal Pradesh reaches 57 as rainfall and landslides continue
Massive rainfall and landslides have killed up to 57 people in Himachal Pradesh, while thousands have been evacuated by the government.... Read more.
Bittu Bajrangi arrested, sent to police custody
Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi has been arrested by the Nuh district police of Haryana on charges related to rioting on Tuesday. He is remanded to police custody.... Read more.
Communal violence in Haryana’s Nuh reaches near India’s capital, killing five wounding many
The communal violence in Haryana's Nuh was reportedly triggered by the presence of hate crime suspect Monu Manesar in a Bajrang Dal-VHP rally.... Read more.
Massacre on the train by the RPF constable smacks of communal hate crime
The massacre on the train by RPF constable named Chetan Singh has traits that indicate that it was a terror attack targeting Muslim travellers... Read more.
Supreme Court grants bail to Ferreira and Gonsalves in 2018 Bhima Koregaon case
The Supreme Court has granted conditional bails to Arun Ferreira and Vernon Gonsalves. Ferreira and Gonsalves are charged under the UAPA for their alleged invol... Read more.
Ajit Pawar’s power play: Joins NDA to become Maha dy CM, 40 MLAs to follow
NCP leader Ajit Pawar took a sharp turn in Maharashtra politics on Sunday, July 2nd, by joining hands with the BJP-led NDA to become Dy CM.... Read more.
Bhima Koregaon violence: Long imprisonment of activists raise questions
Even after five years of their arrest, the accused of the 2018 Bhima Koregaon violence still languish in jail due to a prolonged trial.... Read more.
Official death toll of Odisha’s train accident is 261, PM orders prompt investigation
The death toll of Odisha's train accident reached 261 according to official release, while 900 have been injured in the tragic incident.... Read more.
Many are feared dead and 400 are estimated trapped after a train accident in Odisha
Many are feared dead while 400 are trapped inside five coaches after a train accident in Odisha. NDRF and others join rescue operations.... Read more.
Nepalese PM Prachanda’s recent visit to India: Projects and promises to strengthen ties
Infrastructure projects and bilateral relationship development became two major takeaways of Nepalese PM Prachanda’s recent visit to India.... Read more.
UWW’s stand on the Indian wrestlers’ protest can jeopardise the wrestling career of youngsters
The UWW’s stand on the Indian wrestlers’ protest can jeopardise the wrestlers' careers who aspire to take part in international competitions.... Read more.
G-7’s fresh sanctions on Russia will push a million workers into poverty in India
After the recent G-7 summit in Hiroshima imposed fresh sanctions on Russia, over a million diamond workers in Gujarat's Surat may become jobless.... Read more.
‘Disease X’ – a virus deadlier than Covid-19 waiting to hit the world: WHO chief
'Disease X', a virus more dangerous than Covid-19, can be on its way, WHO chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned during the 76th World Health Assembly.... Read more.
Gujarat State Board (GSHSEB) declares Class 10 results, 64.62% of students pass
Gujarat state board (GSHSEB) class 10 results are declared today. 64.62% of students have passed. Learn here how to check the results online.... Read more.
Madhya Pradesh state board to declare Class 10, 12 results today
Madhya Pradesh state board results for class 10, 12 will be released today. Learn how to check the results and download marksheet here.... Read more.
Why are 19 Opposition parties boycotting the new Parliament building inauguration?
Nineteen Opposition parties unitedly called to boycott the new Parliament building inauguration on May 28th by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.... Read more.
Maharashtra Board (MSBSHSE) Class 12 results on May 25th
MSBSHSE will declare the results of the Class 12th (Higher Secondary Certificate) 2023 examination on Thursday, May 25th 2023.... Read more.
West Bengal Board’s (WBCHSE) class 12th results out, 89.25% passed
The West Bengal 12th standard results (WBCHSE exam 2023) are out. A total of 89.25% of students have passed with 87 on the top 10 list.... Read more.
Rajasthan Board to announce Class 10th, 12th results today
Rajasthan Board (RBSE) will announce the results for 10th and 12th standards today. Here is how students can check and download their results... Read more.
West Bengal HS Result out today; here is how to check your marks
West Bengal HS result 2023 will be published today by the WBCHSE. Here is how the students can check their results on the web.... Read more.
GIRL POWER: Top four spots at UPSC CSE exams grabbed by women candidates
For the second year in a row, the top spots at the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examinations have been taken by women candidates.... Read more.
Climate change caused by the West killing infants in Global South – New UN report
The climate change caused by the West's acts has been wreaking havoc on the Global South, with higher preterm deaths and stillbirths.... Read more.
The US destroyed both Hiroshima and Artyomovsk: Russian MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy's comparison between Artyomovsk and Hiroshima.... Read more.
China, Indonesia and Turkey boycotting G-20 meeting in Srinagar
China, along with Indonesia and Turkey, is boycotting the G-20 meeting in Srinagar on tourism this month due to the "disputed" status of Kashmir.... Read more.
ED seizes Rs 82.6m worth of funds from alleged “Chinese-owned” ed-tech firm
Enforcement Directorate conducted a raid on an alleged "Chinese ed-tech firm" in Bengaluru and seized Rs 82.6m worth of funds.... Read more.
Union government’s ordinance on Delhi’s governance fuels political upheaval
The Union government's ordinance on Delhi's governance has fuelled a political upheaval, as it overrides the recent Supreme Court verdict.... Read more.
PM Modi’s first state visit on June 22nd is likely to deepen India-US bilateral relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first state visit to the US is expected to deepen India-US bilateral relations with an aim to counter China.... Read more.
RBI withdraws Rs 2,000 notes from circulation: September 30th last day to exchange
The RBI has withdrawn Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation. The last date to exchange or deposit the notes is September 30th 2023.... Read more.
Umar Khalid’s bail petition: Supreme Court sought Delhi Police’s opinion
The Supreme Court has sought the opinion of the Delhi Police on former JNU student activist Umar Khalid's bail petition.... Read more.
Modi dedicated Vande Bharat and other rail infra projects to Odisha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the Vande Bharat train to the people of Odisha and West Bengal on Thursday, May 18th.... Read more.
Indian Navy jumps into search and rescue of a capsized Chinese fishing vessel
In a rare show of camaraderie, the Indian Navy has started a search and rescue operation in coordination with the Chinese PLA(N) in the Indian Ocean after a Chi... Read more.
Kiren Rijiju shifted out of the law ministry; Arjun Ram Meghwal to become independent MoS
In a major reshuffle, the Union Cabinet moved Kiren Rijiju out of the law ministry and replaced him with Arjun Ram Meghwal as independent MoS.... Read more.
INC selects Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, Shivakumar to be his deputy
The Congress broke the logjam over the Karnataka chief minister's post by choosing Siddaramaiah for the job and DK Shivakumar as his deputy.... Read more.
Supreme Court directs SEBI to submit Adani investigation report by August 14th
The Supreme Court granted the SEBI a three-month extension to conclude probing the Hindenburg report on Adani and submit a report by August 14th.... Read more.
A painful 200km bus journey of a father with his son’s dead body stirs outrage in West Bengal
A man who couldn't afford to pay Rs 8,000 for an ambulance to carry his dead son home, made a 200km journey on a bus with the baby's body in West Bengal.... Read more.
INC’s victory in Karnataka ends BJP’s southern expedition
Following the INC's victory in Karnataka elections, the BJP lost its sole mantle in the southern territory, which it snatched in mid-2019.... Read more.
BJP’s Bandi Sanjay Kumar promised 200k jobs to Telangana’s unemployed if voted to power
BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar promised to fill 200,000 vacancies if the party is voted to power in Telangana. He slammed the BRS and CM KCR.... Read more.
#BoycottStarbucks trending over Starbucks’ new ad on transgender inclusivity
#BoycottStarbucks is trending on social media over Starbucks’ new ad on transgender inclusivity that allegedly promoted western wokeism in India.... Read more.
The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Delhi government bolsters CM Kejriwal
The Supreme Court’s verdict on the Delhi government held that it has authority over all services in the city-state, except land, police and law and order.... Read more.
Guv erred: Supreme Court’s verdict on the Shiv Sena strife
The Supreme Court's verdict on the Shiv Sena strife called the former Maharashtra governor's decision to call a floor test an incorrect one.... Read more.
Karnataka Assembly elections 2023 concluded peacefully; hung assembly predicted
Karnataka Assembly elections 2023 concluded peacefully on Wednesday, May 10th. Exit polls predict that there will be a hung assembly.... Read more.
Adani Enterprises to prepay US$130m of debts to win investor confidence
Adani Enterprises has declared that it will prepay its debts worth $130m which are due in mid-2024, in an apparent bid to boost investor mood.... Read more.
Mamata bans “The Kerala Story” in West Bengal, critics call it a morale booster for the BJP
The West Bengal government banned the film "The Kerala Story", promoted by the BJP, in the state, sparking a slugfest with the saffron party.... Read more.
Cyclone Mocha – West Bengal likely to remain unaffected while Bangladesh may be hit
Cyclone Mocha may not hit West Bengal as it may move towards Bangladesh and Myanmar coasts, reported Indian Meteorological Department.... Read more.
‘Manipuri in Kolkata’ stage candlelight vigil in Kolkata
A Kolkata-based organisation named 'Manipur in Kolkata' staged a candlelight vigil in Salt Lake to protest against the violence in Manipur.... Read more.
MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan: Three civilians killed
Three civilians were killed in Balhol Nagar of Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district when the wreckage of a crashed IAF MiG-21 fell on a house.... Read more.
Students and stranded civilians of North East and other states evacuated from violence-hit Manipur
Amid ethnic violence in Manipur, the security forces and civil society organisations are helping in evacuating stranded civilians from other states.... Read more.
Protesting wrestlers win support from farmers
After getting support from the opposition, the protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh got support from the farmers' body Samy... Read more.
Amid the tense situation in Manipur, peace initiatives see the light of the day
Although the situation in Manipur didn't normalise even on Sunday, May 7th, peace initiatives have been rolled out by the government and others.... Read more.
Manipur’s communal violence continues unabated even on Saturday. 54 dead so far.
Manipur's communal violence continues on Saturday, May 6th, even after 54 deaths and the imposition of Article 355 to curb the riots.... Read more.
India hosted SCO Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Goa
India hosted the SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Goa, where External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his counterparts from member states.... Read more.
Ethnic clashes in Manipur continue. Army carries out rescue operations
Ethnic clashes in Manipur continued even till late at night on Thursday, May 4th. The Indian Army has been evacuating people from affected areas.... Read more.
Kolkata’s Gorky Sadan celebrates Soviet Union’s anti-fascist Victory Day
Russian Centre for Science and Culture—Gorky Sadan—is celebrating the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory against Nazi Germany with a cultural pr... Read more.
Ethnic violence in Manipur spirals over the Meitei community’s ST status
After the ATSUM's tribal protest rally against ST status to the Meitei community, incidents of ethnic violence in Manipur have been reported.... Read more.
Mizo students’ body MZP opposes eviction of Zo ethnic tribe by Manipur’s BJP government
Mizoram's apex student body MZP protests the alleged eviction of Zo ethnic tribal people from neighbouring Manipur by the BJP government.... Read more.
INC manifesto for Karnataka polls promises a wide range of welfare schemes
The INC manifesto for Karnataka polls promised a wide range of welfare schemes targeting women, farmers, workers, and unemployed youth.... Read more.
Sharad Pawar to ‘rethink’ his decision to quit NCP chief’s post, claims nephew Ajit Pawar
Sharad Pawar to "rethink" his decision of quitting the NCP president's post after nephew Ajit Pawar and daughter Supriya Sule requested him.... Read more.
Ludhiana gas leak: 11 killed, including two children
Eleven people, including two children aged 10 and 13, are killed in the Ludhiana gas leak incident that took place on Sunday, April 30th.... Read more.
Rajnath Singh and Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu discuss India-Russia defence ties
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Russian counterpart Sergey Shoigu during the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting held on April 28th 2023 in New Delhi.... Read more.
Indian and Chinese defence ministers discuss bilateral relations during SCO meet
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and China’s State Councillor and Minister of National Defence General Li Shangfu met during SCO meet in New Delhi.... Read more.
Calcutta HC orders NIA investigation into West Bengal’s Ram Navami violence
The Calcutta High Court’s order for an NIA investigation into West Bengal’s Ram Navami violence instigates new political polarisation in the state.... Read more.
Congress complains to police, urges to file FIR against Amit Shah for his remarks
The Congress leaders complained to the police in Karnataka against Union Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on communal riots in the state.... Read more.
Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya (76) passed away
Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya (76) passed away on Wednesday, April 26th. He suffered a cardiac arrest and was undergoing treatment.... Read more.
Maoist attack killed ten DRG personnel in Chhattisgarh
An alleged attack by CPI(Maoist) in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district killed ten DRG personnel and one civilian on Wednesday, April 26th.... Read more.
Former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal passes away at 95
Former Punjab chief minister and the patriarch of the Shiromani Akali Dal, Parkash Singh Badal died at the age of 95 on Tuesday, April 25th, in Mohali.... Read more.
Japanese management and Indian workers in a standoff in Haryana over retrenchment
Japanese management and Indian workers are embroiled in a standoff over retrenchment. Labour union resorts to protracted movement.... Read more.
UP’s gangster and former MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother shot dead in presence of policemen
Three criminals shot dead UP's gangster-turned-MP Atiq Ahmed and his brother amid heavy police presence in Prayagraj, in front of TV cameras.... Read more.
FEMA violation: ED’s case against the BBC after documentary row
Enforcement Directorate has lodged a case against the BBC. The ED's case against the BBC came after the controversial documentary row.... Read more.
Lower March 2023 CPI and CFPI brought inflation within RBI’s tolerance band first time in 15 months
The March 2023 CPI and CFPI data released by the NSO of the Union government's MoSPI shows the lowest inflation rate in 15 months.... Read more.
TCS’s Q4 results cheered investors as Rs 24 per share dividend announced
Information and technology giant TCS posted its Q4 results for FY 2022-23 on April 12th. TCS's Q4 results showed higher profits and earnings.... Read more.
Gunmen attack soldiers at Bathinda Military Station, four killed one nabbed on suspicion
Two gunmen attacked the Bathinda Military Station in Punjab on Wednesday, April 12th. Four soldiers were killed and one suspect has been arrested.... Read more.
Indian stock markets closed higher on Monday for the sixth straight session
Indian stock markets closed with gains on Monday, April 10th, for the sixth straight session. Surprisingly Adani stocks gained along with others.... Read more.
Communal violence in Jamshedpur over Ram Navami – Sec 144 imposed, internet disconnected
Communal violence in Jamshedpur erupted on April 9th, over the allegation of desecration of a Ram Navami flag. Over 50 have been arrested by the police.... Read more.
Chinese envoy downplays China-Russia ties in an interview with Western media, Russia rejects claim
The Chinese Ambassador to European Union Fu Cong downplayed the China-Russia friendship and claimed Beijing is not helping Moscow in the Ukraine conflict.... Read more.
Modi’s speech on the BJP’s foundation day: Opposition slammed as ‘monarchist’
Narendra Modi’s speech on the BJP's foundation day slammed the Opposition as "monarchists" who are allegedly planning to "dig his grave".... Read more.
Over 75,000 attend Mazdoor-Kisan Sangharsh rally in Delhi amid countrywide communal tension
Amid countrywide communal tension, leftwing unions mobilised 75,000 workers and peasants in the Mazdoor-Kisan Sangharsh rally held in Delhi.... Read more.
Communal violence in Rishra over Ram Navami continues to halt daily life
Communal violence in Rishra continued for the second day in a row disrupting public life as locals live under the dark shadows of uncertainty.... Read more.
A two-day event discussed ways to boost India and Russia’s trade cooperation
A recently-concluded event emphasised boosting India and Russia’s trade cooperation by seizing the fast-changing geopolitical realities.... Read more.
Dhankhar slams oppn, calls them anti-national
In Rising India Summit 2023, Indian Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar slammed the opposition and called them "anti-national".... Read more.
Gujarat Police arrests eight over ‘objectionable posters’ against Modi
Gujarat police arrested eight people for allegedly putting up 'objectionable posters' against Narendra Modi.... Read more.
Heavily armed Ram Navami rally allegedly went violent in Bengal’s Howrah near the secretariat
West Bengal's Howrah district suffered another round of communal violence on Ram Navami, 2km away from the secretariat in front of the police... Read more.
Ed-tech Unacademy is laying off 380 employees
Ed-tech startup Unacademy is all set to fire 380 employees. This layoff comes after four months of the company firing another 350 employees.... Read more.
Violence in Maharashtra’s Sambhaji Nagar on Ram Navami eve
Violence erupted in Maharashtra's Sambhaji Nagar on Ram Navami eve as two groups started to pelt stones at each other.... Read more.
Ram Navami rally held in Delhi’s Jahangirpuri despite police denial
A Ram Navami rally was held in Delhi's Jahangirpuri despite police denial. Last year, clashes broke out between two groups in Jahangarpuri.... Read more.
German Foreign Ministry reacts to Rahul Gandhi’s disqualification
After the US, Germany jumped into the fray over Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from the Parliament over his conviction in a defamation case.... Read more.
Rajasthan HC acquits the accused in 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case
Rajasthan HC acquitted all the accused in the 2008 Jaipur serial blasts case setting aside their conviction and death sentences.... Read more.
CBT sets an 8.15% interest rate for EPFO. Nearly 60m users will benefit
The CBT of the EPFO fixed an 8.15% interest rate for the fund for the financial year 2023-24. The rate is higher compared to last year's.... Read more.
Famous Soviet author Maxim Gorky’s 155th birth anniversary celebrated in Kolkata’s Gorky Sadan
Kolkata's Russian Centre for Science and Culture celebrated the 155th birth anniversary of famous Soviet novelist Maxim Gorky at Gorky Sadan.... Read more.