State News West India
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has said drivers of commercial passenger vehicles in the state must have working knowledge of Marathi, while indicating that unions’ demand for more time to comply is being considered. The move comes amid appeals to defer the proposed May 1 implementation for autorickshaw and taxi drivers. Maharashtra Marathi Rule For […]
National
India’s aviation sector has sought urgent government intervention over rising aviation turbine fuel prices, warning that high operating costs could affect flight operations. Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet, through the Federation of Indian Airlines, have asked the Centre to revise ATF pricing and provide relief to the industry. Airlines Warn Over Rising ATF Prices The […]
State News West India
The Bharatiya Janata Party has registered a major victory in the Gujarat local body elections, winning control of all 15 municipal corporations. The results delivered a serious setback to the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, especially in Surat, where AAP had emerged as a strong challenger in the previous civic polls. BJP Wins All […]
Law & Order
The Allahabad High Court has held that transgender persons cannot claim a legal right to extract gifts or money through the traditional practice of “badhai” or “neg”. The court said such customary collection cannot be legitimised as an enforceable legal right. Allahabad High Court On Badhai Collection The Lucknow Bench made the observation while dealing […]
International
King Charles III underlined the strength of the United States-United Kingdom relationship during a rare address to the US Congress, saying the partnership remains important at a time of global uncertainty. The speech formed part of his state visit to Washington with Queen Camilla. King Charles Speech To US Congress Addressing lawmakers, King Charles highlighted […]
Cricket Sports
Mumbai Indians have signed South African left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj as a replacement for Mitchell Santner, who has been ruled out of IPL 2026 because of a left shoulder injury. Keshav Maharaj Joins Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians confirmed Maharaj’s signing after Santner suffered a left shoulder injury during the match against Chennai Super Kings on […]
International
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon” against the world, as Washington rejected any possible deal that does not address Tehran’s nuclear programme. Rubio Warns Iran Over Hormuz Control Rubio said Iran was trying to use the Strait of Hormuz to pressure […]
International
Iran has said the United States is no longer in a position to “dictate” policy to independent nations as Washington reviews Tehran’s latest proposal to end the West Asia war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Pushes New War Proposal Iran’s Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik said Washington must abandon what Tehran called “illegal […]