North India State News
Student protests over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand government recruitment examinations have entered a third week, with aspirants continuing their agitation in Ranchi after the first formal talks with the state government failed to produce a concrete resolution. Jharkhand JPSC Protest Continues After Talks A delegation representing protesting JPSC and JSSC aspirants
International
A US federal appeals court has upheld an order blocking above-ground construction of President Donald Trump’s proposed $400 million White House ballroom, ruling that major structural changes to the presidential residence require approval from Congress. Trump White House Ballroom Faces Court Block The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ruled 2-1 […]
International
Reports about the health of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei have intensified after claims emerged that his condition has deteriorated significantly. However, Iranian authorities have not publicly confirmed that Khamenei is critically ill or facing an immediate threat to his life. Mojtaba Khamenei Health Raises Concerns Reports citing people close to President Masoud
National
India has rejected Bangladesh’s allegation that New Delhi facilitated or endorsed former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent media interaction, saying the Indian government had no role in organising the event and does not endorse statements made during it. India Rejects Bangladesh Charge The Ministry of External Affairs said the media interaction was organised
National
India has rejected criticism from US Congressman Riley Moore over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, saying laws governing foreign funding are an internal matter to be decided by Parliament. The response followed Moore’s claim that the legislation could adversely affect churches and Christian charities. India Rejects US Criticism of FCRA
International
Pakistan has expanded restrictions on foreign media operating in the country, requiring journalists and local staff working for international news organisations to obtain government approval before reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi. The new rules come amid heightened scrutiny of Pakistan’s handling of unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Pakistan Tightens