Category: India

The Delhi High Court has refused to quash a CBI case against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family in the alleged land-for-railway-jobs scam. The court rejected arguments that the FIR was unsustainable due to the timing of the Prevention of Corruption Act amendment. …

A Delhi court has sentenced Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi to life imprisonment for conspiring against the state. Her associates, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, received 30-year sentences. The court found they plotted to secede Kashmir from India, emphasizing that leniency would embolden such secessionist aims. …

Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi’s foreign policy, labeling it a “universal joke” and “compromised.” He questioned India’s diminished role in international affairs, citing Pakistan’s potential mediation in the Iran war. Gandhi asserted that Modi’s personal approach has left India without a clear stance on global issues, making…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the formation of seven empowered groups to assess the impact of the West Asian conflict on India’s energy supplies, essential commodities, and supply chains. These quick-response teams will develop strategies to mitigate economic repercussions, drawing lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic playbook. …

The Congress party is set to lose its long-standing national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road. An eviction notice has also been issued for the Indian Youth Congress office at 5, Raisina Road. Both premises must be vacated by March 28. The party intends to challenge the notices in court, citing…

India is set to establish its third satellite launch centre in Gujarat, with a site identified near Gir Somnath district. This move, following consultations with IN-SPACe, aims to bolster the nation’s growing space sector. Gujarat is also developing a space park and a private satellite manufacturing plant, positioning the state…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh convened a high-level meeting to assess the West Asia crisis’s impact on India’s security. He stressed learning from the conflict to bolster defence preparedness, emphasizing a decade-long roadmap for integrated defence, self-reliance, and operational readiness. The meeting also reviewed supply chain resilience for defence equipment. …

Thousands gathered at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan for a CPI(M) rally, demanding the government condemn US-Israel attacks on Iran and Palestine and protect Indians abroad. Protesters also called for scrapping labour codes, a new rural employment act, and opposing trade deals. CPI(M) leader M A Baby challenged claims of the Left’s…

Political activity in Tamil Nadu is heating up ahead of the assembly elections. Major alliances are firming up their strategies. The DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA front are expected to be the main contenders. The BJP is aiming to increase its presence. Past election results show a strong DMK…

A Delhi court has handed down life imprisonment to Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi for conspiring against the state. Her associates, Sofi Fehmeeda and Nahida Nasreen, received 30-year sentences. The court found they plotted Kashmir’s secession from India, using speeches and social media to advocate for its merger with Pakistan…

The Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, defining transgender individuals to exclude those with different sexual orientations or self-perceived identities. The bill aims to protect a specific social and cultural group facing extreme discrimination, with new provisions for authority designation and graded punishments…

The US views India as crucial for a balanced Indo-Pacific, emphasizing deeper defense and strategic ties. A senior official highlighted shared interests in a region free from single-power dominance. Both nations aim to enhance operational interoperability and India’s defense capabilities, fostering co-production and a strong domestic industry. …

The Supreme Court questioned West Bengal’s objection to the ED’s plea alleging obstruction by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee during a raid. Justices emphasized the fundamental rights of individual ED officers, urging the state to focus on their alleged victimhood rather than just the agency. …

AIADMK released its Tamil Nadu Assembly election manifesto, promising Rs 2,000 monthly assistance for female heads of households and Rs 10,000 for every family. The manifesto also includes promises of free refrigerators, extended bus travel for men, and three free cooking gas cylinders annually for ration cardholders. …

The Supreme Court will consider extending the deadline for freezing electoral rolls in West Bengal, acknowledging concerns over procedural irregularities in the state’s voter list exercise. …