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India has announced the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in June 2025, after it was suspended in 2020 due to Covid-19. The pilgrimage will accommodate 750 pilgrims through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim. This move is part of broader efforts to rebuild ties with China, including discussions on trans-border river cooperation and people-centric services.

The government is considering mandating anti-lock braking systems (ABS) for all two-wheelers exceeding 50cc to enhance safety and reduce accidents. Experts emphasize ABS and helmet use to protect vulnerable riders, who constitute a significant portion of road fatalities. Road safety experts also highlight the need for better transport planning and dedicated lanes to improve two-wheeler safety.

The 1960 agreement, which India has put in ‘abeyance’ after the Pahalgam terror attack, had started showing signs of decay in recent years with New Delhi demanding a bilateral modification of the treaty

The Metropolitan Police are investigating a throat-slitting gesture by a Pakistani diplomat towards Indian protesters in London, who were demonstrating against a terror attack. The Pakistani high commission organized a counter-protest, escalating tensions with loud music and provocative signs. Amidst the chaos, arrests were made, and Indian protesters felt unfairly targeted by the police, alleging biased treatment.

Waqf (Amendment) Act part of an anti-Muslim agenda aimed at curbing the religious freedom of the community and destroying the country’s pluralistic and secular policies, says resolution

The BJP’s new president in Tamil Nadu, an old AIADMK hand, seeks to build on the momentum his predecessor, Annamalai, created

A sudden surge in the Jhelum river, allegedly due to India's unnotified water release from the Uri Dam, has triggered chaos in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. This abrupt discharge led to a water emergency in Hattian Bala, forcing residents to evacuate. Pakistani authorities have condemned the action as a violation of the Indus Waters Treaty, escalating tensions between the two nations.

Move comes after 71-year-old rider fell off the bridge near the Collectorate a week ago after he lost control of his vehicle upon hitting the bridge’s retaining wall. The total height of retaining walls will be increased to five feet, say officials

A de-weeding operation at Bengaluru's Madiwala Lake uncovered a shocking amount of waste, including a refrigerator. The Jaldost team, using NAL's technology, has removed over 20 tonnes of garbage. Locals criticize BBMP's waste management and lack of lake monitoring. NAL highlights the potential for biomass reuse, but BBMP's slow waste removal raises concerns about environmental neglect.

Following the Pahalgam terror attack, the J&K government has deployed ministers to various states to address reports of threats and attacks against Kashmiris. These ministers are meeting with chief ministers and other officials to coordinate assistance and ensure the safety of Kashmiri students and business communities.

Justice Bharatha Chakravarthy says, he finds an orchestrated and concerted effort to overreach the orders passed by the first Division Bench of the High Court

Bishop Rajarao and others pay tribute to Pope Francis for his reforms and messages of peace worldwide

Madhu Murthy urges students to focus on skills required for future needs