Category: India

Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan labelled Rahul Gandhi and the Congress as the BJP’s ‘B-team’, questioning Gandhi’s understanding of Keralam politics. This exchange follows Gandhi’s accusation of a hidden understanding between the LDF and BJP, and his criticism of the state government’s job promises. Both parties accuse each other of…

While Congress-led opposition alliance vows to oust the Assam chief minister and the BJP-led NDA government from power in the state, Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that the Opposition has no agenda and the people of the state are completely with the ruling party, except “Bangladeshi infiltrators”. …

Home Minister Amit Shah is leading an informal Group of Ministers to address strategic issues arising from the West Asia conflict, including impacts on cooking gas and LNG supplies. Another GoM, headed by Manohar Lal, is focusing on energy supply matters, particularly piped gas for homes, as the government prioritizes…

Hotels and restaurants face strict action for levying additional charges like “LPG charges” or “fuel cost recovery” on food bills. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) stated these are unfair trade practices, as operational costs should be included in menu prices. Consumers can dispute such charges and file complaints. …

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will develop infrastructure along the 1,600 km Indo-Myanmar border to bolster management capabilities. The BRO is also ensuring all-weather connectivity in remote regions and adopting modern construction techniques to enhance operational mobility and defence preparedness. …

Indian space company Agnikul Cosmos has successfully tested its 3D-printed booster engine, ‘Agnite’. This single-piece Inconel engine, a meter long, can be fully printed within a week, significantly reducing production complexity and turnaround time. The successful in-house testing marks a crucial end-to-end cycle completion for their larger engines. …

India’s Navy has launched Operation Urja Suraksha. More than five frontline warships are ensuring safe passage for India-bound cargo ships. These vessels carry vital supplies like LPG and crude oil. The operation escorts ships out of the troubled Strait of Hormuz. This protects critical maritime routes and Indian crew. Key…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again been recognized as the world’s most popular democratic leader, achieving a 68% approval rating in a recent Morning Consult survey. This significant endorsement highlights his strong public support, even as it shows a slight decrease from last year’s figures. Modi continues to lead…

India has bolstered its digital security by mandating stricter compliance for telecom equipment, CCTV systems, and data protection. This move addresses concerns over surveillance infrastructure vulnerabilities and espionage risks, particularly with imported equipment. New rules require disclosure of hardware origins and testing against unauthorized remote access for CCTV systems. …

The Railway Board has fined IRCTC and its catering contractor for poor food quality on a Vande Bharat train. A passenger’s complaint led to a Rs 10 lakh penalty for IRCTC and Rs 50 lakh for the contractor. IRCTC’s contract with Krishna Enterprises will be terminated. This action sends a…

PDP legislator Waheed Parra’s bill proposing 16 new districts and two divisions in J&K has drawn sharp criticism. The ruling NC called it a sabotage attempt to undermine sub-region empowerment, while the BJP alleged it aligns with Pakistan’s ISI agenda to create a ‘Greater Kashmir’ by dividing Jammu. …

Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2026, sparking immediate resignations from two National Council for Transgender Persons members protesting the lack of community consultation. The bill removes self-perceived gender identity, introducing a medical board for transgender certificates, a move critics deem regressive and a step backward for…

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the Border Roads Organisation’s (BRO) progress on critical infrastructure projects, including over 1,000 road and connectivity initiatives under the 2023-28 plan. The focus is on enhancing all-weather access in remote areas, bolstering defence preparedness, and strengthening border management, particularly along the Indo-Myanmar frontier. …