Mumbai: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral mapping in Maharashtra has shown disappointing results in urban areas, particularly in Mumbai, Thane, and Pune, while the tribal district of Gadchiroli has seen the highest participation. As per the Maharashtra State Election Commission (SEC) data, the Mumbai Suburban district recorded only 36.31% of electoral mapping, the lowest in the state and far below the state average of 64.77%. On the other hand, Gadchiroli has achieved

Regulatory action culminates in license cancellation What happened to Paytm Payments Bank? RBI cancels its license after violations forms the central development in India’s financial sector, as the Reserve Bank of India revoked the banking license of Paytm Payments Bank Ltd wi

Sanctions pressure drives India’s planned exit from Chabahar port Why is India exiting Chabahar port? Government plans divestment amid US sanctions as New Delhi prepares to step back from the strategic Iranian port ahead of the expiration of a US sanctions waiver on Sunday, April 26, 2026. The move is expected to transfer operational control to a local Iranian entity while preserving the possibility of India’s return if sanctions are lifted or a new waiver is g

What challenges is Tesla facing in India? Market hurdles limit EV expansion India has emerged as the weakest new market globally for Tesla Inc, underscoring the structural and policy challenges facing the automaker led by Elon Musk despite rising demand for electric vehicles in

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on April 24, 2026, expressed strong confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party’s prospects in the West Bengal Assembly elections, asserting that the surge in voter turnout signals a decisive shift in favour of the party. Addressing a press conference in Kolkata a day after Phase 1 polling, Shah claimed that the BJP is on track to win more than 110 of the 152 seats that

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday, April 24, 2026, raised serious concerns over emerging cybersecurity risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence systems, particularly Claude Mythos developed by

The Delhi High Court has asked AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and Sanjay Singh, along with Congress leader Digvijay Singh and others, to respond to a petition related to the circulation of court hearing videos.The plea seeks contempt action against them for allegedly recording and sharing video clips of a High Court hearing on social media. The case is being heard by a bench of Justice V. Kameswar Rao and Justice Manmeet P.S. Arora. During the hearing, the Court made i

Tamil Nadu witnessed a historic voter turnout of 84.6% in the Assembly elections held on April 24, 2026, marking the highest polling percentage in the state since 1952. The Election Commission reported that the turnout surpassed the previous high of 78.29% recorded in 2011, reflecting strong electoral participation across all 234 constituencies. From early morning, polling booths across the state saw long queues of voters, including elderly citizens, first-time voters, and families, highlight

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay ₹50,000 each as compensation to advocate Yogeshwar Kawade and former serviceman Avinash Date for wrongful handcuffing by police in a 2010 case. A division bench comprising Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta observed that the act amounted to “unwarranted humiliation and in

West Bengal recorded an unprecedented 92.9% voter turnout in Phase 1 of the Assembly elections held on Thursday, April 24, 2026, making it the highest polling percentage in the state since Independence. According to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, this marks a historic milestone, reflecting extraordinary voter participation across constituencies. Out of approximately 3.6 crore registered

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on April 23, 2026, expressed strong confidence in her party’s performance following a high voter turnout in the first phase of the Assembly elections. Addressing a rally in Chowringhee, central Kolkata, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) chief said the enthusiastic participation of voters indicated public support for her government and its policies. She stated

Seizure of Majestic X in Indian Ocean amid rising tensions The U.S. Department of Defense announced on Thursday, April 23, 2026, that it seized the oil tanker Majestic X in the Indian Ocean while it was en route to Zhoushan, China. Officials said the operation is part of ongoing maritime enforcement aimed at disrupting networks linked to Iranian oil exports in violation of U.S. sanctions. The Pentagon released video footage showing U.S. troops boarding a

A controversial Trump post on India triggered diplomatic reactions from US and Indian officials, prompting efforts to reaffirm strong bilateral ties and address global political concerns. Trump post on India sparks diplomatic pushback from US and India — Hours after Donald Trump shared a social media post containing derogatory language about India, US officials moved sw

India’s reverence for goddesses contrasts with rising concerns over women’s safety, workplace conduct, and equality, as discussions around TCS highlight broader systemic and cultural gaps A growing public conversation in India is highlighting a stark contrast between longstanding cultural values and contemporary realities surrounding the treatment of women. In a country where the Earth is often revered as a mother figure and rivers such as the Ganges are consid