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In an interview with The Jamaican Gleaner, Mr. Jaishankar also said that both countries “must continue to work together to build a deeper and more resilient partnership that works for both our people and contributes to a more just world”

Heavy security as counting of votes polled for elections to Assemblies of Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and Puducherry and bye-elections in seven Assembly constituencies of five States to be taken up

Fourteen people, including Lieutenant-Governor D.K. Joshi, took part in forming the 22.3-metre-long stack, and they stayed under the water for three minutes, officials said

Addressing an OBC Sammelan in Rupnagar, Haryana CM Nayab Saini said the BJP ensures equal representation

Nepal has officially objected to India resuming the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Lipulekh Pass, a territory it claims based on the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India dismissed these claims as unjustified and historically unfounded, stating Lipulekh has been a long-standing yatra route. This dispute marks a potential test for bilateral ties as both nations prepare for diplomatic discussions.

The meeting assumes significance against the backdrop of the exit polls released a day earlier

Majority of exit poll projections gave an advantage to DMK+. However, Axis My India gave a massive 98-120 seats to TVK

Senior advocate Tushar Mehta's upcoming book criticizes some judges for exhibiting 'judicial bullying' due to excessive courtroom reverence. He argues that while judges face immense pressure, this cannot justify incivility, as the public expects high standards from an institution they cannot easily remove. Mehta highlights the power imbalance lawyers face when confronting arrogant judges.

Livelihoods are at stake as 27 lakh voters in Bengal are stripped of voting rights due to electoral roll deletions during SIR. Professionals, including a PSU officer, teacher, doctor, and insurance agent, have moved the Calcutta High Court, fearing their citizenship will be questioned, potentially leading to job termination and licence cancellation. Their appeals for urgent hearings were denied.

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat revealed she is one of six accusers of former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh. Her return to competition in his stronghold, Gonda, raises concerns about fairness and potential bias in officiating. Phogat, now a legislator, demands transparency, holding the government accountable for any incidents. The WFI president assures safety and denies bias.

Sections of the media have been reduced to echoing the ruling establishment, while those who persist in asking questions are ‘targeted relentlessly’, says the Congress president while calling for deep introspection by all stakeholders on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day

The US is proceeding with a $488 million radar upgrade for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets, a move expected to heighten Indian security concerns. This program, contracted to Northrop Grumman, will enhance Pakistan's air capabilities amidst regional tensions. India's own fighter squadron numbers are reportedly below the required strength for a two-front conflict, making this development particularly noteworthy.

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi concluded a visit to Myanmar, reinforcing defence ties and navy-to-navy cooperation. Discussions focused on enhancing training exchanges and operational engagements, including the handover of Indian-assisted maritime security equipment. This collaboration underscores India's strategic importance of Myanmar under its 'Neighbourhood First' policy.

The lone AAP legislator in the Union Territory was arrested on September 8, 2025, following his ‘inappropriate remarks’ against then-Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh over the shifting of a health centre at Doda’s Kencha, and was booked under the Public Safety Act that allows preventive detention up to two years

Assembly poll results in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry will offer a glimpse into the national political mood. The outcomes could significantly impact the opposition INDIA bloc, with key contests in Bengal and Tamil Nadu holding particular importance for regional giants DMK and TMC.

The Chief Minister’s ambitious drive for investments has given rise to concerns

With the high profile debut of actor-politician C. Joseph Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam in the latest polls, expectations are high about whether the party can breach the Dravidian duopoly or merely dent its margins

BC Dedicated Commission Chairman Rajiv Ranjan Mishra, who has been appointed to ensure political reservations for all communities in accordance to their population, has visited three North Andhra districts