National News

For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into society’s architecture, much like in other parts of India. Guru Ghar in Chak Hakim village of Phagwara is seen as a symbol of rising social, economic, religious, and political assertiveness of the Dalits, finds Vikas Vasudeva. With Punjab’s Assembly election early next year, all the political parties in the fray are wooing this group that is approximately one-third of the population

A Gurugram man was found hanging after his wife sought a divorce. His seven-year-old son reportedly recorded a video of the incident. The deceased's sister alleges foul play and disputes the suicide claim. Police have detained the wife and are investigating the circumstances thoroughly. The post-mortem report is awaited to determine the exact cause of death.

Bitquery's former CEO, Dean Karakitsos, faces accusations of stealing over five million dollars. He allegedly transferred company funds to personal accounts and associates over several years. Karakitsos also misled investors about the company's financial standing and its cash reserves. Days before his October 2025 resignation, he deleted nearly two hundred financial records. The company is now seeking the return of misappropriated funds and additional damages.

Aaron Rodgers has emerged as the leading name in CBS’s search for a possible Tony Romo successor amid growing uncertainty around the network’s top NFL booth. This report explains how the Steelers quarterback entered the broadcasting conversation, what Awful Announcing reported, and why his television future remains far from certain despite public speculation linking him to a major analyst role.

The HMT Employees Union (CITU), in its memorandum, said salaries had been delayed continuously and urged the Centre to implement the long-pending HMT revival package announced earlier.

Wearing a sling, Mr. Pawan Kalyan attended the first public meeting and shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu

Friendship Day 2026 offers a chance to appreciate loved ones. The article provides numerous messages for different friendship dynamics. These include wishes for best friends and those living far away. Funny and heartfelt messages are also included for various relationships. The article emphasizes that simple gestures often convey deep appreciation.

The GMR group has constructed the new airport at Bhogapuram, the native district of Mr. Rao. The GMR group has constructed the airport six months in advance of the deadline of December, he said.

Railway Board committees recommended premature retirement for five Group A officers. This action targets corruption, lack of integrity, and inefficiency within the service. Two senior administrative grade officers and three junior administrative grade officers were affected. These decisions were made under the Indian Railway Establishment Code provisions. Previously, thirty-two officers were retired in 2022 for similar reasons.

The CBI has filed a cheating case against Reliance Capital and Anil Ambani. This action stems from an alleged Rs 1,816 crore loss to the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation. EPFO invested Rs 2,500 crore in Reliance Capital’s debentures which later defaulted. While the issue was settled earlier, ED findings prompted a new fraud case. Anil Ambani denies any wrongdoing in this matter.

Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He demanded consumers have a choice between pure petrol and E20 fuel. Kejriwal also called for E20 fuel to be priced lower than pure petrol. He challenged the government to release scientific studies supporting the E20 fuel policy. The AAP leader advised consumers to consider electric vehicles for future transportation needs.

India faces a risk of below-normal monsoon rainfall due to El Niño. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole may offer some relief to the country. This oceanic pattern could improve rainfall conditions in southern India. It might prevent the monsoon from slipping into a deficient phase. International forecasts suggest a positive IOD could develop soon.

Mithun Swain's heart traveled on a Vande Bharat train after his family donated his organs. This journey marked India's first organ transport via the express train. His heart reached Ahmedabad for a life-saving transplant operation. The railways and Gujarat government coordinated this vital organ delivery. This act provided a second chance for four individuals.

Rajasthan is the first State in the country to implement the model, in which a referred patient’s medical history will reach the control room online before they arrive at the hospital

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the Supreme Court collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments. He noted that recent collegium resolutions provided no reasons for their decisions. This opacity, he argued, could allow unsuitable individuals to enter the judiciary. Citizens possess a right to know deliberations concerning judicial elevations and transfers. The JALDI report highlights varying transparency levels across India's higher courts.

The announcement comes months after the Lok Bhavan and the elected government were at loggerheads over the eviction drive in Jammu’s Sunjwan, Bathindi, Raika, and Sidhra areas in Jammu

The reforms are aimed at making the process more convenient for the candidates, according to the Union Health Ministry; a total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET (PG) 2026 which will be conducted in a single shift across around 340 cities and more than 1,300 examination centres

India and China have reopened two key Himalayan trade routes after six years. Traditional border trade resumed Saturday through Lipulekh and Shipki La passes. Chinese authorities restricted the initial batch of traders to twenty people. Indian traders can export 36 categories of goods, while Chinese traders bring twenty. A new trade mart was also inaugurated near the international border.

West Bengal Police STF arrested Arpita Sarkar, girlfriend of suspected terrorist Hamim Mondal. Investigators are probing their alleged plan to create disturbances at Jantar Mantar. Hamim was reportedly working under instructions from Pakistani handlers via social media. Arpita is also suspected of involvement in a honey-trap network targeting influential people. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are anticipated in the coming days.

The accused reportedly circulated a video of the complainant and her friends, captioning it “MDMA comrades” and adding provocative remarks