The court’s strong observations on pedestrian safety directed authorities to protect demarcated walkways from encroachment and establish an independent oversight body.
Year: 2026
Madhya Pradesh Records 58% Monsoon Deficit as Central India’s Agricultural Core Faces Crop Stress
The state which forms the heartland of India’s monsoon zone has seen the worst June drought conditions in living memory affecting millions of farm-dependent households.
Maharashtra Records 85% Monsoon Deficit and Gujarat 84% as Weak Monsoon Hits Agricultural Output
The two western states are among the worst-hit in the country with rainfall far below normal raising alarms about kharif crop sowing prospects and water reservoir levels.
Military Aircraft Used to Transport NEET Exam Papers Sparks Debate on Resource Use
The deployment of Indian Air Force planes to ferry examination documents renewed questions about when civilian alternatives should be exhausted before using defence assets.
Odisha’s Revised School Textbooks Contain Thousands of Errors Raising Questions About AI-Assisted Content
A controversy erupted after educators found widespread inaccuracies in newly revised Odisha state school textbooks prompting questions about quality control and AI use in publishing.
IMD: Very Heavy to Extremely Heavy Rainfall Forecast for Northeast India Through June 25
Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim were placed under alerts for heavy rainfall through June 22 as the northeast experienced more intense monsoon activity than the rest of India.
Delhi to Receive Thunderstorms and Strong Winds as Monsoon Gradually Advances
Weather forecasters said Delhi NCR residents could expect storm activity with gusty winds in the coming 24 hours as the monsoon pushed further into the Indo-Gangetic Plain.
Reliance Jio IPO Advances and May Reshape Indian Telecom Sector and Satcom Landscape
Analysts predicted that the upcoming Jio public listing would be a transformative event unlocking enormous value for Reliance shareholders and reordering market dynamics.
BJP National President Nitin Nabin Takes Charge of the Party’s National Leadership
Nitin Nabin a relatively young politician was elevated to the full-time post of BJP national president at a time when the party prepares for upcoming state elections.
India’s Crude Oil Imports from Russia Rise to 2.66 Million Barrels Per Day in June Surpassing May
India continues to be one of the world’s largest buyers of discounted Russian crude with June import volumes significantly exceeding the previous month’s figure.