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He challenged Priyank Kharge to act against RSS as Home Minister as per law, rather than raise questions

This is the first time Veena is appearing before ED at its office in the probe linked to allegations that CMRL made payments amounting to ₹2.78 crore to her now-defunct IT firm Exalogic without receiving any services in return

Income Tax Interim Settlement Board in 2023 found that T. Veena and her now-defunct company Exalogic Solutions had received monthly payments from CMRL despite there being no evidence of any services given in return. A probe by Serious Fraud Investigation Office revealed fictitious cash expenses of about ₹182 crore over a span of 15 years, allegedly used by CMRL to bribe various persons

llustrator Mohammed Sajid’s portrait series is in contention at the AOI World Illustration Awards 2026, spotlighting fish sellers, flower vendors, postmen and other familiar faces of Kerala’s streets

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, calling it a diversionary tactic targeting students instead of paper leak networks.

The document attributed the development to improving fuel efficiency, the growing adoption of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles, and the shift of freight traffic patterns.

A data leak has exposed members of Dialog, the secretive invitation-only society co-founded by Peter Thiel in 2006. First surfaced by hacktivist maia arson crimew, the 222-name list for its 2026 retreat includes NATO's top Europe commander, US senators, Treasury secretary Scott Bessent, Elon Musk and Stanford president Jonathan Levin. The records reveal off-the-record sessions on WWIII and cult-building, a members' dating app, and leaked political-leaning data.

A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide at her Dehradun residence due to stress over the medical entrance exam re-examination. A brief suicide note was recovered, expressing love for her parents and frustration over academic struggles. Police are investigating, with family and neighbors reporting no significant behavioral changes.

UFC President Dana White revealed that authorities monitored multiple security threats, including an alleged drone attack plot, before UFC Freedom 250 at the White House. Despite these concerns, the event proceeded safely, with White praising federal agencies for their work. He indicated the historic White House card is unlikely to be repeated due to immense logistical and financial challenges.

India's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26, a significant leap towards self-reliance. Prime Minister Modi highlighted this achievement, showcasing indigenous platforms like Tejas, Akash, Agni-V, and INS Vikrant. This marks a major transformation from import dependence to a capable defence exporter.

Rapar police have arrested an Imam from Ajmer for allegedly facilitating the illegal religious conversion and Nikah of a 17-year-old girl. The girl's family reported her abduction by Jahin Abdul Chauhan, who allegedly assaulted her and forced her into marriage after conversion. Both accused are in police custody.

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar suggested dropping Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the India A squad as a disciplinary action following an on-field altercation with Sri Lanka A players. Despite provocations, Manjrekar emphasized that physical contact is unacceptable. The 15-year-old's recent form has also been inconsistent, contrasting with his stellar IPL 2026 performance.

Robinhood is cutting 290 full-time roles, representing 10% of its workforce, as part of a restructuring to flatten organizational layers and operate more efficiently. CEO Vlad Tenev stated the move is proactive, driven by ambition to remain lean and hyper-focused, not financial weakness. The company aims to maximize talent density and ensure elite performance.

Team India faces an injury blow as Nitish Kumar Reddy is ruled out of the second ODI against Afghanistan with a sore left thigh, forcing a reshuffle in the bowling attack. Afghanistan also deal with fitness concerns, making multiple changes as both teams aim for consistency and valuable lessons from the opening match.

The Hindu recently reported that the residents’ 50-year struggle for drinking water had worsened this summer

In a strategic bid to enhance India's defense capabilities, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has unveiled plans for a comprehensive assembly line for the C-390 Millennium in India, targeting the Air Force's Multi-Role Transport Aircraft (MTA) program.

The court agreed to hear the matter on an urgent basis after the advocate raised the same matter during another hearing; Justice Tejas Karia is scheduled to hear the matter

‘Parts of two glass bottles were found from the spot. A team of FSL has been called to ascertain the contents of the bottles,’ said Ranchi SSP Rakesh Ranjan

Court orally inquires about reasons behind ‘inaction’ of District Child Protection Officer despite information of alleged abuse from the child’s grandmother