New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

Pralhad Joshi has received additional charge of India’s Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid sustained protests over the NEET paper leak. Protest leaders ended their Jantar Mantar sit-in as attention shifted to exam reform commitments. NEW DELHI — Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of India’s Ministry of Education on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmend

Vizhinjam Port customs status clears the way for direct export-import operations from August 18. The move strengthens the Kerala deepwater port as an India trade gateway, while improving EXIM cargo movement, logistics efficiency and business opportunities. Vizhinjam Export-Import Operations To Begin Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala has been notified as a customs port, allowing it to handle direct export and import cargo. E

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has filed a police complaint over an allegedly AI-generated deepfake video that circulated widely on social media. The altered clip falsely portrayed him as making threatening remarks against students participating in protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Goyal said the footage had been created by manipulating a video of his interaction with reporters outside Parliament. He alleged that artificial intelligence

PM Modi Instagram outreach is aimed at strengthening digital government communication with young Indians. Ministers have reportedly been encouraged to use Instagram Reels, interactive sessions and simple videos to improve student engagement and address concerns over exam leaks.   Why PM Modi Wants Ministers To Use Instagram Reels Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly advised Union ministers to

The Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand remains the main hurdle in Centre-CJP talks over the NEET paper leak. While protesters seek political accountability, the government is focusing on NTA reforms, a tougher paper leak law and examination security.   The Dharmendra Pradhan resignation demand remains the central issue in talks between the Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party as both sides try to resolve the continuing agitation over alleged irregularities in th

Why Covid-19 keeps returning in small waves across India can be explained by the behaviour of an endemic Covid virus. Omicron subvariants, waning immunity and changing regional conditions are causing local Covid outbreaks rather than one nationwide wave. India is again seeing small increases in Covid-19 infections in places such as Andhra Pradesh, Kolkata and a few other regions. Although these reports may revive fears of another major wave, hea

The Dandeli zipline accident left a Karnataka man injured after he reportedly fell nearly 40 feet at Sterling River Resort. His family alleges a zipline safety-lock failure and resort negligence, while the management disputes the allegations.​   Dandeli Zipline Accident: Karnataka Man Falls Nearly 40 Feet A 24-year-old man from Karnataka suffered serious injuries after falling nearly 30 to 40 feet during a zipline ride at a private re

The SIT investigating alleged irregularities in donations received by the Ram temple trust is likely to submit an interim status report to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 20, 2026. The team may also seek additional time to complete the investigation and recommend administrative reforms. SIT Interim Report Expected Before Supreme Court The Special Investigation Team examining alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janm

The UP cleric Krishna remark controversy erupted after a video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari claiming Lord Krishna was Muslim and offered namaz went viral. Hindu groups demanded his arrest, while the cited Bhagavad Gita verse does not support the claim. Viral Video Triggers Krishna Remark Controversy A video of Maulana Jarjis Ansari has sparked a fresh religious controversy after he was heard claiming that Lord Krishna was a Muslim and offered namaz five times

India will host the fifth BIMSTEC security meeting in New Delhi on July 16, bringing national security chiefs and advisers together to discuss counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, maritime security, cyber threats and stronger regional coordination. BIMSTEC Security Meeting in New Delhi India is set to host the fifth meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs and Advisers in New Delhi on Thursday, July 16,

India has strongly condemned the Strait of Hormuz attacks on two commercial vessels that killed an Indian sailor and injured several crew members. New Delhi lodged a diplomatic protest and demanded an immediate end to attacks threatening shipping safety, maritime trade and stability across West Asia. India condemns Strait of Hormuz attacks The Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday, July 14, that violence

The mortal remains of Tamil Nadu residents killed in the Vietnam boat tragedy arrived at Coimbatore and Chennai airports on Tuesday. State authorities arranged government-funded vehicles to transport the victims to their hometowns for final rites. Coimbatore airport receives six victims Emotional scenes unfolded at Coimbatore International Airport on Tuesday, July 14, as the mortal remains of six Tamil Nadu res

The Bankra Mosque inside Kolkata airport is again at the centre of relocation discussions after public access was suspended. Authorities cite aviation security and runway safety, while community representatives seek consultation and legal safeguards. The long-running debate over relocating the Bankra Mosque from the operational area of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport has gained fresh momentum following new security r

A boiler explosion at a private steel melting unit in Gummidipoondi SIPCOT killed Bihar worker Ravi Ranjan and injured seven migrant workers. Firefighters controlled the blaze, while police began investigating the cause of the industrial accident.   A 26-year-old worker was killed and seven others suffered severe burn injuries after a boiler exploded at a private steel melting unit in Tamil Nadu’s Tiruvallur district early on Tuesday, July 1

The Shraddha Walkar trial delay has drawn renewed attention after a Delhi court cancelled the July 20 hearing for Aaftab Poonawala’s MA exam. The case remains at the prosecution evidence stage despite an order for faster hearings. The Shraddha Walkar murder trial has faced another interruption after a Delhi court cancelled proceedings scheduled for July 20, 2026, because accused Aaftab Amin Poonawala was due to appear for his final MA Sociolog

India Theatre Commands are intended to bring the Army, Navy and Air Force under unified operational leadership. The theatreisation proposal seeks stronger jointness, faster decisions, coordinated logistics and an integrated response to land, air and maritime threats. Theatreisation could replace separate operational planning India is considering one of the biggest structural changes in the history of its armed

India’s proposed theaterisation plan could become its biggest military command reform. It aims to improve Army, Navy and Air Force coordination through integrated theatre commands, faster decisions and region-specific operational planning. Integrated theatre commands and CDS reform Reports indicate that Chief of Defence Staff General NS Raja Subramani may present the latest proposal to Defence Minister Rajnat

The Ayodhya SIT probe into the alleged Ram temple donation theft has identified serious weaknesses in donation counting, employee monitoring, cash auditing and physical security. Investigators believe repeated violations of established procedures left the system vulnerable to alleged financial misconduct. Ayodhya SIT Probe Identifies Security Lapses The Special Investigation Team examining alleged irregularitie

The Hyderabad couple missing case has taken a new turn after police reportedly uncovered investor fraud allegations against Pabba Chandrasekhar and Swapna. Investigators are tracing the couple, examining complaints and verifying their reported Switzerland travel plans. Hyderabad Couple Missing Case Widens to Alleged Financial Fraud The investigation into a Hyderabad couple reported missing afte