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West Bengal’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has evolved from a technical checkinto a major political and constitutional confrontation ahead of the 2026 polls. With 63.7 lakh deletions and the electorate shrinking to 6.44 crore, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee challenged the process in the Supreme Court, turning voter verification into a wider political battle with the Election Commission.

The White House expressed surprise and disapproval after Israel struck Iranian oil facilities, a move not anticipated by the Trump administration. Officials feared the attacks could rally Iranians, boost oil prices, and negatively impact global energy markets. While Israel stated the depots supplied the regime, Washington conveyed strong disagreement, with concerns about rising gas prices.

“These are electors. They had voted earlier and now their documents have not been taken,” Senior lawyer Maneka Guruswamy said

The Narcotics Control Bureau has busted a pan-India darknet drug network, "Team Kalki," seizing significant quantities of LSD, MDMA, and liquid MDMA. The operation, led by repeat offenders Anurag Thakur and Vikas Rathi, involved over 1,000 consignments dispatched since January 2025. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of this online trafficking ring.

The physical attack on two of our people from Manipur and Assam near the Saket Court in Delhi is sickening, Mr. Sangma said

The US Air Force will increase production of its new B-21 Raider stealth bomber. This move aims to speed up deliveries and bolster the nation's long-range strike capabilities. The decision comes amid rising global tensions. The advanced bomber is designed for contested environments and will form the core of the future Air Force bomber fleet.

The auto driver approached police to lodge a complaint with his wife

Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2', directed by Aditya Dhar, releases on March 19. The spy thriller will stream later on OTT, with the date yet to be revealed. Advance bookings cross ₹18 crore. The release follows Yash’s Toxic delay, boosting box-office prospects for this highly awaited sequel.

A key concern raised by the BJP delegation related to the deployment and utilisation of nearly 400 companies of central forces currently stationed in the State

Achieved significant success in poverty eradication, says the Minister

Customers can now own an Ultraviolette X-47 starting at ₹1,49,000, while subscribing to the battery beginning at ₹2499 per month,” said the company.

A probe is underway to find out why the two took the extreme step, police added

General Education Minister V. Sivankutty says government has communicated the decision to Sanju Samson and is awaiting the cricketer’s nod

Early Monday morning, the thatched hut suddenly caught fire and the flames spread rapidly. Srinivasan, who was sleeping inside the house, got trapped in the fire

The committee will recommend norms to regulate or ban aggressive dog breeds in the interest of public safety 

Pixxel will provide micro-grants for women researchers working on projects related to climate resilience and environment

Jefferies initiated coverage on Shriram Finance with a buy rating and a Rs 1,220 target, citing healthy commercial vehicle demand and strong AUM growth prospects. Macquarie downgraded Nykaa to underperform, questioning its ability to replicate Dot & Key's success with other owned brands.

The move aims to protect 9.84 lakh g in the 9-14 age group from cervical cancer