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Reports of power cuts from several parts of India are surfacing. Here is how to report power cuts and know the status of your complaint.

Fourth MLA quits in two days; speaker asserts his decision is final

Meeting chaired by General Education Minister decides that licensed wiremen can inspect the wiring; order yet to be issued

Three fishermen who were holding on to the overturned boat were rescued by Kodiyakarai fishermen and brought to the shore on Tuesday morning

The plea seeks directions to enforce anti-slaughter laws to protect the cow and its progeny from slaughter

India and the US have signed a bilateral framework to secure supplies, mining, and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements. This agreement aims to strengthen resilient and diversified supply chains, fostering collaboration on financing and management of these vital resources. The pact underscores the strategic importance of the growing partnership between the two nations.

CBSE’s first nationwide rollout of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 evaluation has come under public scrutiny after students from several cities began posting about alleged discrepancies

The Bombay High Court declared that wives are not "deemed maids" and cannot be accused of cruelty for imperfect household chores. Overturning a divorce order, the court mandated a husband to pay Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance, emphasizing marriage as an equal partnership, not a service contract. Cruelty requires severe conduct, not minor marital disagreements.

Confusion over Bakrid 2026 dates is resolved: most of India will celebrate Eid Al-Adha on Thursday, May 28, following a delayed moon sighting. Some regions, like Jammu and Kashmir, will observe it on May 27 due to local traditions. This shift has led to revised government holidays and institutional schedules nationwide.

The Delhi High Court has been assured by the Centre that there will be no forcible eviction from the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises on June 5. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that any action will be taken strictly as per law and with prior notice.

The Supreme Court has allowed sedition cases to resume, but only if the accused agrees. What does this mean for Section 124A, which was put on hold in 2022? Here’s a breakdown of the law, the controversy, and the latest developments.

A heated debate over the IPL versus county cricket has erupted, with Jason Gillespie launching a scathing attack on Kevin Pietersen. Pietersen criticised Alastair Cook's suggestion that young talent Jacob Bethell should leave the IPL 2026 for county cricket, but Gillespie defended Cook's point about the importance of game time.

They pointed out that the Constitution of India recognises the importance of environmental protection

A group led by T.R. Vijayakumar had reportedly demanded that each brick kiln operator pay a bribe of ₹1 lakh every month to run their units smoothly without any political interference

Establishment of the facility is not likely to cut down the waste arriving at Jawahar Nagar site, but it could reduce the burden on the latter, by speeding up the processing.

Prime accused Samarth Singh told investigators his wife, model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, was distressed after an abortion and claimed he gave her Rs 7 lakh. He attempted to mislead police about his whereabouts post-death. His mother, a former judge, is also being questioned. The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to take over the probe.

From transportation to food commodities, the burden of inflation on the common man continues to intensify. Despite this, the government's profiteering continues unabated, says Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge

Russia is upgrading its Kh-101 cruise missiles with advanced countermeasures to counter Ukraine's air defences. Recent footage shows these missiles deploying flares and potentially radar-confusing chaff. Despite these efforts, Ukraine claims high interception rates, though Russia's hypersonic missiles like Oreshnik pose a greater future threat.