Category: India

Mirza Waheed is a novelist and essayist born and raised in Kashmir and living in London. His debut novel, ‘The Collaborator’, was a finalist for the Guardian First Book Award and the Shakti Bhatt Prize and was longlisted for the Desmond Elliott Prize. His second novel, ‘The Book of Gold…

Delhi lost approximately Rs 1,717 crore to digital payment fraud and online cheating between 2023 and 2025, with only 10% recovered. The Delhi Police reported a significant rise in cases, prompting enhanced measures like the ‘1930’ helpline and a specialized financial fraud mitigation center to expedite fund recovery and raise…

Rahul Gandhi encountered a man dressed as Yamaraj during his Kerala campaign, humorously suggesting the UDF’s proposed Rs 25 lakh health insurance scheme would render the God of Death jobless. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens from medical crises, ensuring healthcare as a right for all Keralites. …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a strong attack on Kerala’s LDF and UDF, accusing both of deceiving the state’s people for decades with similar politics and governance. He alleged corruption and poor performance, stating voters are seeking a credible alternative as the BJP-led NDA intensifies its campaign for the upcoming…

Once a dominant force, West Bengal’s Congress party has seen its influence dwindle significantly over five decades. From landslide victories to being overshadowed by communist rule and then Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress, the party now struggles for relevance. …

The Centre has issued a detailed advisory on GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs, emphasizing their use for type 2 diabetes and obesity must be strictly under medical supervision. Authorities are increasing regulatory surveillance and warning of strict action against violations in their sale or prescription. …

In a post on X, the chief minister emphasised the progress of Uttar Pradesh towards the goal of ‘Zero Waste to Zero Carbon Emissions’, crediting the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the state toward smart and environmentally conscious urbanisation. …

Nearly 27 lakh electricity workers are set to strike nationwide against the proposed Electricity (Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill aims to introduce competition by allowing multiple distributors in one area, but faces opposition from workers, farmers, and unions concerned about privatization, job losses, and potential tariff hikes. …

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday dismissed claims related to the ‘Pink Saheli Card’, citing that some politcal people are trying to spread rumours that the card is not working. …

Assam’s re-contesting MLAs have seen a significant surge in their declared wealth, with average assets jumping 80% from Rs 4.17 crore in 2021 to Rs 7.52 crore by 2026. This substantial increase highlights a notable shift in the financial standing of legislators across various parties as they seek re-election. …

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has expedited counselling for super-specialty postgraduate seats by allowing those cleared by its First Appeal Committee to be included immediately. This move aims to reduce delays and provide clarity for medical aspirants, enabling counselling authorities to proceed without waiting for final approval letters. …

Private hospitals have been granted a final extension until April 30, 2026, to complete mandatory empanelment formalities for the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS). This move follows technical hurdles on the new digital portal, with non-compliance leading to de-empanelment from May 1. …