Authorities have stepped up security arrangements across West Bengal ahead of Ram Navami celebrations, with around 3,000 police personnel set to be deployed to maintain law and order. A senior police official said restrictions have been imposed to ensure peaceful observance of the festival. The carrying of weapons during processions has been strictly prohibited, and Read More…
Iran has rejected a US-backed peace proposal to end the ongoing conflict, calling it “deceptive” and unacceptable. Tehran instead put forward five conditions, including an end to attacks, guarantees against future aggression, and compensation for damages. It also stressed recognition of its sovereignty and role in the region. The rejection reflects deep mistrust between the Read More…
The Peshawar High Court has dismissed a petition filed by over 100 Afghan singers and musicians seeking protection from deportation, directing them instead to regularise their stay through proper legal channels. A two-member bench comprising Waqar Ahmad and Farah Jamshed rejected the plea, which had urged the court to halt their possible repatriation to Afghanistan. Read More…
The Centre has directed that households with access to piped natural gas (PNG) must switch from LPG, warning that cooking gas supply could be discontinued for those who fail to comply. The move is part of a broader push to expand gas infrastructure and reduce dependence on a single fuel source. The decision comes amid Read More…
Parliament on Wednesday passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, with the Rajya Sabha approving the legislation a day after it was cleared by the Lok Sabha. The bill introduces key changes to the existing law, including provisions on punishment and the scope of protections offered to transgender persons. The amendment proposes Read More…
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday strongly condemned remarks made against Kayamkulam MLA U Prathibha, terming them misogynistic and insulting. The controversy arose after A Irshad, a leader of the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) and UDF convener in Kayamkulam, allegedly made comments about Prathibha’s “eloquence and beauty” during an election event, while also Read More…
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review preparedness in the agriculture sector amid global uncertainties. He directed officials to ensure uninterrupted supply of fertilizers and speed up the implementation of Farmer ID to improve transparency in distribution. The minister also ordered strict action against black marketing and hoarding Read More…
Gold prices in the state increased on Wednesday after a sharp decline the previous day. The price of 22-carat gold rose by ₹345 per gram to ₹13,445. The cost of one sovereign (8 grams) also went up to ₹1,07,560. This comes after gold prices had dropped to ₹99,480 per sovereign a day earlier, showing strong Read More…
SafeTree has reported a nearly 50% rise in demand for surrogacy insurance in 2025, as India’s surrogacy sector becomes more regulated. The increase comes after the implementation of the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, which has shifted the system from an unregulated market to a more controlled and compliance-based framework. SafeTree said it has insured over 1,800 Read More…
Police have arrested three more persons in connection with a Pakistan-linked espionage racket in Ghaziabad, taking the total number of arrests in the case to 21, officials said on Wednesday. The accused were allegedly involved in passing sensitive information to handlers across the border. Among those arrested is Sameer, also known as “Shooter,” a native Read More…