Bengal Immigration Crackdown: 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals in South 24 Parganas as Bengal expands holding centres and deportation procedures. 18 Bangladeshis Detained In South 24 Parganas Police in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including six children, after receivin

US Tariff Proposal May Add Pressure On Indian Exporters US Tariff On India 2026 Raises Export Concern Indian exporters are watching a fresh US trade proposal closely after Washington suggested tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from countries flagged over forced labour-related concerns. India and China are among 60 economies named in the proposal, making the move important for

N. Ravi’s Media Freedom Call Puts Focus Back On Free Press Veteran journalist N. Ravi has said that this is the time to create an ideal environment for media freedom, bringing fresh focus to the role of independent journalism in India’s democracy. His message comes at a time when public trust, editorial independence and responsible news reporting are again part of a larger national discussion.

Commercial LPG Price Hike Hits Delhi Businesses The price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by ₹42, taking the new rate to ₹3,113.50 from ₹3,071.50. The revised price is effective from June 1 and will mainly affect hotels, restaurants, caterers, cloud kitchens, bakeries, tea stalls and other businesses that use commercial cooking gas every day. Reuters reported that Indian Oil raised the 19kg LPG cylinder price for industrial and co

Netanyahu highlights India’s support for Israel amid global criticism   Netanyahu Highlights India’s Support Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has praised India’s support for Israel, calling the country a “major global power.” Speaking at a leadership programme in the Jordan Valley, he said Israel was expanding its alliances and described India as a key p

India-Israel Kahuta Plan: The Covert Mission Indira Gandhi Halted   India-Israel Kahuta Strike Plan In the early 1980s, India and Israel reportedly explored a covert military plan to strike Pakistan’s Kahuta nuclear facility. The site was believed to be the centre of Pakistan’s secret nuclear weapons programme, led by AQ Khan. At that time, Pakistan was racing to build its own nuclear bomb after India’s 1974 nuclear test, c

Chola Records Return To Focus The Leiden copper plates, also known as the Anaimangalam copper plates, are among the most important written records of the Chola period. Their return to India has renewed interest in Tamil heritage, ancient inscriptions and the administrative strength of the Chola Empire. These plates are not merely inscriptions. They are historical documents that show how the Cholas recorded land grants, royal orders,

Siddaramaiah Steps Down As Karnataka CM   Karnataka CM Change: Siddaramaiah Resigns Karnataka politics entered a major transition phase after Siddaramaiah resigned as Chief Minister on May 28, 2026. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot accepted his resignation on May 29, 2026, and dissolved the council of ministers with immediate effect. However, Siddaramaiah will continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the next arrangement is made.

Assam Clears UCC Bill With New Marriage And Live-In Rules Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026, becoming the third state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to clear such legislation. The Bill was passed in the Assembly on May 27, 2026, even as Opposition parties demanded that it be sent to a Select Committee for wider consultation. Key Rules In Assam UCC Bill T

Rare aerial view of India-Pakistan border glowing at night draws reactions online An IndiGo pilot’s online footage showing the India-Pakistan border glowing at night has caught public attention, offering a rare aerial view of one of the world’s most sensitive borders. Rare View From Night Flight A night-time aer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a high-level Council of Ministers meeting lasting nearly four and a half hours, emphasizing India’s long-term vision under the Viksit Bharat 2047 development plan. Key cabinet members engaged in in-depth discussions on administrative reforms, governance efficiency, and initiatives designed to improve citizens’ quality of life. Core Agenda Highlights Administrative Efficiency: Streamlining workflows

CJP Returns On X After Original Handle Is Withheld In India CJP Returns With New X Account The Cockroach Janta Party returned to X with a new account just hours after its original handle was withheld in India. The move quickly went viral as the satire-led group posted messages mocking critics and linked the block to its fast-growing popularity online. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also reacted to the development and said the action was expected.

Putin To Visit India For BRICS Summit 2026 In New Delhi   Putin India Visit 2026 Confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India in 2026 has gained attention after the Kremlin confirmed his attendance at the BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12 and 13. The high-level visit is expected to become a major diplomatic event as India prepares to host global leaders for talks on security, economic cooperation, and a stron

Pak Fatah-1 Missile Claim On Non-Existent Indian Airbases Sparks Row   Pak Officer’s Missile Claim Raises Questions A Pakistani officer's airbase claim has triggered debate after he said Fatah-1 missiles struck Rajouri and Mamun airbases, even though neither of the Indian airbases exists. In an interview with a local Pakistani channel, Captain Muneeb Zamal, linked to Fatah-1

Punjab Four Children Proposal Sparks Debate Over Sikh Population Decline Punjab BJP leader Dr Jagmohan Singh Raju has urged Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to consider cash incentives for Sikh families with more children, citing concerns over Sikh population decline in Punjab and the need to protect the community’s cultural and demographic strength.   Punjab BJP Leader Raises Four Children Proposal Punjab BJP state genera