National
The government has highlighted the quality-control system used for ethanol blending after public sector oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks that failed to meet procurement specifications over a two-year period. Ethanol Tankers Rejected in Quality Checks Between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2026, oil marketing companies rejected 302 tank trucks carrying
International
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has warned that the Houthi movement is seeking to replicate Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy by disrupting shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea. Houthis Target Bab el-Mandeb Shipping Foreign Minister-designate Afrah al-Zouba said the Houthis wanted to apply the Iranian model to Bab el-Mandeb, potentially
East India State News
The Assam government has announced the withdrawal of cases and legal proceedings against people who participated in protests over alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities. The decision follows a similar assurance issued by the Bihar government. Assam Withdraws CJP Protest Cases The Assam government said no further adverse action would be taken against individuals
International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has reaffirmed Tehran’s support for Hezbollah, declaring that continued “jihad and resistance” remained the path forward against the United States and Israel. His remarks followed a message of allegiance from Hezbollah’s leadership. Mojtaba Khamenei Reaffirms Hezbollah Support Khamenei addressed Hezbollah Secretary-General
International
India summoned Ukraine’s Ambassador Oleksandr Polishchuk to register a strong protest over an attack on a commercial vessel in the Black Sea that resulted in the death of an Indian seafarer. New Delhi condemned attacks on civilian shipping and raised concerns about the safety of sailors operating in conflict-affected waters. India Protests Black Sea Ship […]
Business Finance
Saved. Sources will remain fully hidden in this chat unless attribution is essential for an exclusive report. HDFC Bank has imposed a penalty of ₹1 lakh each on three senior executives, including its managing director and chief executive officer, following an internal review of deposit-related arrangements involving the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation. HDFC
National
The Cockroach Janta Party has warned that it could resume its agitation if FIRs registered against protesters are not withdrawn and detained students are not released. The warning came shortly after the organisation ended its 37-day protest following talks with the Union government. CJP Demands Withdrawal of Protest FIRs CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka called upon […]
National
The Bombay High Court has permitted Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to file a civil suit against Meta, Google, X and other entities over alleged defamatory posts and AI-generated deepfake content linked to the E20 fuel debate. Bombay High Court Permits Gadkari Suit The court granted Gadkari permission to institute the proposed […]
National
The Centre introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha on Monday, proposing stricter punishments, faster investigations and dedicated courts to tackle paper leaks and examination malpractice. Stricter Punishment for Examination Paper Leaks The Bill seeks to amend the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means)