K Kavitha launches Telangana Rashtra Sena on April 25, 2026, aiming to address Telangana’s unmet goals and strengthen grassroots governance after her exit from BRS. Kavitha launches Telangana Rashtra Sena, marking a new political chapter in Telangana after her exit from BRS. Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Kalvakuntla Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR), officially launched her new political party, Telangana R

Indian Railways has clarified travel rules for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), stating that passengers holding a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) card are permitted to travel in designated unreserved Divyangjan coaches on Mail and Express trains. According to the

A major security scare was reported during an IPL 2026 clash earlier this week between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans at the

Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal ahead of the Assembly elections, with Kunal Ghosh of the Tri

Bengaluru Rail Boost: Vande Bharat to Mangaluru, Two Mumbai Trains Coming Soon Mumbai, 27th April 2026 In a significant move to enhance railway connectivity across Karnataka and neighbouring regions, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced the launch of three new train services from

Vijay, now leader of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, marked his first electoral outing with a campaign that blended creativity, technology, and strong social media engagement. The strategy aimed to connect with voters across

The US Visa Bulletin for March 2026 has brought encouraging news for Indian applicants in employment-based visa categories, with several segments showing forward movement. However, family-sponsored visa categories remain largely stagnant, offering little relief to those awaiting reunification. According to the latest update, employment-based categorie

In a significant political development, Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal is set to join the Bharat

Indian nationals living in the United Arab Emirates will soon face stricter requirements when applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card or updating existing details. From April 1, 2026, Aadhaar alone will no longer be sufficient for PAN applications, and additional supporting documents will be required. The change is part of revised rules und

Nirmala Sitharaman has raised concerns over potential cybersecurity risks to India’s banking sector from advanced artificial intelligence systems, including models developed by Anthropic. The issue was discussed during a high-level meeting with bank heads and key stakeholders. Officials noted that such AI systems are capable of identifying deep vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, raising fears that they could be misused for cyberattacks if accessed by malicious actors. The government described the emerging threat landscape as increasingly complex, calling for heightened vigilance and stronger preparedness across financial institutions. To address these risks, banks have been advised to strengthen cybersecurity frameworks and adopt proactive measures to safeguard customer data and critical systems. The finance ministry has also recommended establishing robust mechanisms for real-time threat intelligence sharing among banks and relevant agencies. Authorities are working on a coordinated institutional response to ensure faster detection and mitigation of cyber threats. Banks have been urged to collaborate closely with cybersecurity experts and government bodies to enhance resilience against evolving risks. The development comes amid growing global scrutiny of advanced AI technologies and their cybersecurity implications, as financial systems become more digitised and interconnected.

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin has opened registration for its 2026 Annual Convention and Scientific Assembly, set to take place from July 2 to 5, 2026, in Tampa. The event is expected to be one of the or

New York City witnessed a key engagement between India and its overseas community as Ambassador Vinay Kwatra interacted with prominent Indian diaspora leaders on April 11, 2026. Hosted by the

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to pay ₹50,000 each as compensation to advocate Yogeshwar Kawade and former serviceman Avinash Date for wrongful handcuffing by police in a 2010 case. A division bench comprising Justices Urmila Joshi-Phalke and Nivedita Mehta held that the act amounted to “unwarranted humiliation and indignity,” underlining that such treatment viol

More than 52,000 Indians returned from Gulf countries between March 1 and March 7, 2026, signalling a significant movement of people within a short span. The development has drawn attention to evolving migration trends and the changing circumstances of Indian workers in the region. The Gulf continues to be one of the largest overseas destinations for Indian workers and professionals. A return of this scale within a week highlights the impact of shifting economic conditions, job unce

India’s new Income-tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026, introduces several updates, but for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), many core rules remain unchanged. The framework continues to maintain the fundamental conditions used to determine an individual’s residential status. Under the updated law, an individual is still considered a tax resident if they stay in India for 182 days or more in a financial year, or meet the combined condition of 60 days in the current year and 3