Bollywood and Punjab pop star Diljit Dosanjh received a bomb threat as India saw a fresh wave of threatening communications targeting public figures and institutions.
Year: 2026
IIT Experts Brought In by CBSE to Fix Glitches in Answer Sheet Re-evaluation Portal
The Central Board of Secondary Education enlisted technical experts from Indian Institutes of Technology to resolve technical failures in the student answer sheet re-evaluation system.
Punjab Revises Office and School Timings Due to Severe Heatwave Conditions
The Punjab state government announced changes to office hours and school schedules as an administrative response to the ongoing and dangerous heatwave affecting the region.
Heavy Rain Alerts Issued for Kerala and Tamil Nadu as North India Heatwave Intensifies
The India Meteorological Department issued heavy rainfall warnings for Kerala and Tamil Nadu while a severe heatwave continued to grip large parts of North India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Slams Fearmongering About India’s Economic Progress
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman strongly criticised what she called deliberate fearmongering and pessimism about India’s economic trajectory and growth story.
Supreme Court Allows CBI Probe in High-Profile Twisha Death Case
The Supreme Court granted permission for a Central Bureau of Investigation inquiry into the controversial Twisha death case while making a notable observation on women’s safety.
Assam’s Proposed UCC Bill Includes Compulsory Registration of Live-In Relationships
Assam’s draft Uniform Civil Code legislation includes provisions for mandatory registration of live-in relationships and a ban on polygamy within the state.
Supreme Court Seeks Response from Centre and NTA on NEET Paper Leak Allegations
India’s apex court asked the central government and the National Testing Agency for detailed responses to fresh allegations of paper leaks in the NEET medical entrance examination.
India Finalises Rs 3.25 Lakh Crore Deal for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets from France
The central government has reportedly approved a landmark defence procurement deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore to buy 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France.
Petrol Diesel Prices Hiked Again Marking Fourth Increase in Under Two Weeks
Petrol prices rose by approximately Rs 2.6 per litre and diesel by Rs 2.7 per litre marking the fourth successive fuel price hike in less than a fortnight.