National
The Supreme Court has affirmed that peaceful and lawful protests are constitutionally protected, observing that the mere presence of an agitation cannot justify a lathi-charge or excessive police action against demonstrators. Supreme Court Defends Peaceful Protests Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made the oral observations while a bench comprising Justices Joymalya
National
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has said LGBTQ+ people are part of Indian society and should not be treated as inferior, while also sharing his views on Generation Z, family communication and live-in relationships. Mohan Bhagwat on LGBTQ Inclusion Speaking at an event on contemporary motherhood in Hyderabad, Bhagwat said LGBTQ+ communities have existed […]
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged young Indians to visit the country’s border villages, saying direct interaction with local communities provides a deeper understanding of India than relying solely on virtual platforms. Modi Encourages Border Village Visits Addressing participants in the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 through video conferencing, Modi said
Cricket Sports
India interim head coach VVS Laxman has praised Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s rapid development, saying the teenage batter’s maturity and understanding of match situations have improved dramatically during the past six months. Laxman Praises Sooryavanshi’s Maturity Laxman said Sooryavanshi’s greatest progress was visible in his game awareness rather than only his batting
Economy National
Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra has reiterated the central bank’s commitment to financial stability as foreign currency mobilisation measures attract substantial dollar inflows and strengthen India’s balance of payments. RBI Financial Stability Measures Malhotra said Indian banks had raised approximately $32 billion through special foreign currency schemes
International
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that an alleged Ukrainian attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea “cannot go unanswered,” raising tensions between Tehran and Kyiv. Iran Condemns Caspian Vessel Attack Iran said the vessel was struck in the Caspian Sea on Saturday, triggering an explosion that killed one sailor and […]
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A citizen-led campaign calling itself the E20 Janta Party has demanded that motorists be allowed to purchase petrol without ethanol, intensifying the public debate over India’s nationwide E20 fuel policy. E20 Janta Party Demands Fuel Choice The group said consumers should be able to choose 100 per cent petrol alongside ethanol-blended fuel at filling stations. […]
South India State News
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced that he will not contest the 2028 Assembly elections, citing his advancing age and growing concerns about corruption in contemporary politics. Siddaramaiah Rules Out 2028 Election Siddaramaiah said people in his Varuna constituency had urged him to contest again, but he had decided not to fight another election.