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NCB Destroys Drugs Worth ₹38 Crore in Bengaluru
India's Narcotics Control Bureau carried out a drug destruction drive in Bengaluru, disposing of seized narcotics valued at approximately ₹38 crore....
Sabarimala Hearing: Supreme Court Examines Role of Judges' Personal Faith
During the ongoing Sabarimala case, a Supreme Court judge raised the question of whether judges should rise above their personal religious beliefs when ruling on matters of faith and conscience. Senior advocate Rajeev Dh...
DMK Hails Delimitation Bill Defeat as Historic Win Over Delhi
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin called the defeat of the Delimitation Bill in Parliament a historic victory, saying 'the fire started by Stalin has burnt the arrogance of Delhi.' He said the outco...
US Congress Passes 10-Day Extension of Controversial Surveillance Law
The US Congress approved a short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act after a bid for a five-year reauthorisation backed by President Trump failed in the House. The brief pause sets ...
Mechanic Hacked to Death by Friend in India
A mechanic was killed by a friend in a violent attack, according to a brief report from The Hindu. Further details on location and motive were not provided in the initial report....
Nine Killed as Van Plunges Off Cliff in Tamil Nadu's Valparai
A van carrying a 12-member group from Malappuram district fell from a hairpin bend on a cliff road in Valparai, Tamil Nadu, killing nine people. Three survivors were transferred to hospital in Coimbatore with severe inju...
Tiruverumbur Polls Shadowed by Highway Delays and Steel Industry Slump
The Tiruverumbur constituency heads to elections amid voter frustration over delayed service lanes on the Tiruchi-Thanjavur National Highway and prolonged economic decline in its steel fabrication industry, posing a stif...
India's Modi Women's Quota Proposal Fails Parliamentary Vote
India's ruling government failed to pass a proposal that would have added hundreds of parliamentary seats and reserved 33% for women. Opposition parties accused the government of using the quota to expand its own influen...
Japan Coins Term 'Kokushobi' for Days Above 40°C After Record Hot Summer
Japanese authorities have introduced the new designation 'kokushobi' — meaning 'cruelly' or 'brutally hot' — to describe days when temperatures exceed 40°C. The move follows Japan's hottest summer on record....
Iran-US Diplomacy: Pakistan Mediates, Turkey Urges Peace, France-UK Plan Hormuz Force
Diplomatic activity around the Iran-US situation intensified on multiple fronts. Pakistan's civilian and army leaders are shuttling between capitals as Trump suggests a deal is 'close' and hints at visiting Islamabad to ...
Pope Leo Urges Cameroon to Reject Violence at Mass Drawing 120,000
Pope Leo addressed roughly 120,000 worshippers at Japoma Stadium in Douala, Cameroon, calling on the country to reject violence and show generosity to neighbours. The event was the largest stop on his four-nation Africa ...
India Launches World's Largest Census with 1.4 Billion Population
India has begun the first phase of its national census, the largest ever conducted, involving more than three million officials. The last count in 2011 recorded 1.21 billion people; updated figures could reshape welfare ...
Scores of Chinese Women Trafficked to Germany in Prostitution Ring, Prosecutors Say
Frankfurt prosecutors allege that scores of Chinese women were smuggled into Germany without valid residency permits and exploited in a prostitution network operating across the country for three years. Five suspects fac...
South Korea's Escaped Zoo Wolf Recaptured After Nine Days
A wolf that broke out of a zoo in Daejeon, South Korea, was caught on Friday after nine days at large. The animal's evasion of multiple capture attempts had captured wide public attention....
Probe Into Sexual Abuse Case Against Filmmaker Ranjith Nears Completion
The special investigation team probing sexual abuse allegations against Malayalam filmmaker Ranjith has questioned actor Bobby Kurian, who was present when the director was taken into custody on March 31. Police say the ...
Election Commission Issues Guidelines for Camps Outside Polling Stations
The Election Commission of India has released guidelines governing the operation of election camps set up outside polling stations. The directive aims to regulate candidate and party activities in the vicinity of voting ...
Actor-Politician Vijay Campaigns in Perambur Ahead of Tamil Nadu 2026 Elections
Vijay visited Perambur constituency and interacted with local residents as part of his Tamil Nadu 2026 election campaign. He also met with party workers to review election-related preparations....
BMRCL Electrical and Mechanical Staff Raise Operational Concerns
Electrical and mechanical staff of the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited have submitted a formal representation highlighting operational and administrative grievances. The staff noted that managers are frequently ...
Kerala Collector Orders Probe Into 64,000-kg Rice Shortage in Tribal Area
The District Collector of Idukki has ordered an investigation after a shortage of over 64,000 kg of rice was uncovered at Edamalakkudy. The deficit came to light after the local panchayat president alerted officials that...
Vaishali Becomes First Indian Woman to Win Chess Candidates Tournament
Vaishali, 24, has become the first Indian woman to win the Chess Candidates Tournament, qualifying her for a World title match against China's Ju later this year. A decisive win in her final-round game against Lagno seal...