Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
A new law could create a list of immigrants illegally living in Mississippi. Advocates are alarmedMississippi's new law empowers the state's top law enforcement to create a registry of undocumented immigrants, sparking fears of targeting...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
27 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Manipur CM says drug trafficking routes have changed after 2023 crisis, largely diverting through MizoramManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that drug trafficking routes have shifted significantly post-2023 crisis, largely di...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Gujarat says AI system helped prevent 1.67 lakh school dropouts last yearGujarat's innovative AI-powered early warning system is proving highly effective in curbing school dropouts. By analyzing student data, the...
26 Jun, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay flags off 300 new government busesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched 300 new government buses, costing Rs 127.21 crore, to significantly improve public transp...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....
25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 530 cr for intelligent transport system in ChennaiChennai is set to revolutionize its traffic management with a Rs 500 crore intelligent transport system. Funded by a loan from Japan, the p...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
US to move forward with Turkey jet engine sales ahead of NATO summit, sources sayThe Trump administration is reportedly pushing ahead with a multi-million dollar sale of jet engines to Turkey, despite congressional objec...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
5 dead as building collapses in Kolkata; rescue ops continueA devastating collapse of a three-storey under-construction warehouse in Kolkata's Taratala area claimed five lives and left many injured, ...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Bihar govt approves setting up of five new private universitiesBihar's cabinet has approved the establishment of five new private universities to boost higher education access. Additionally, new teacher...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Alibaba sues Pentagon over blacklist designationAlibaba Group on Tuesday filed a federal lawsuit challenging the US Defense Department's designation of the Chinese technology giant as a "...
24 Jun, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
US notifies sale of support services for India's Apache helicopters, M777A2 howitzersThe US has formally approved a significant military support package for India, including sustainment services for its Apache attack helicop...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
Delhi roads are about to go digital: 2,500 QR codes planned so residents can check road history & report damage in secondsDelhi's Public Works Department is launching 'Know Your Road', a project enabling citizens to report road issues via smartphone scans. Near...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Heavy rains lash Meghalaya; landslide severs connectivity to Laitlyngkot villageMeghalaya is experiencing heavy rainfall, with Mawsynram recording a staggering 530 mm in 24 hours. A major landslide has completely blocke...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh urges dialogue for peace, highlights railway expansion and welfare schemesManipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh urged all communities to prioritize dialogue for peace, emphasizing its necessity for development....
20 Jun, 2026, 08.40 PM IST
Has Form 168 replaced Form 26AS for FY 25-26? Here's what taxpayers need to know for ITR filingForm 168: The Income Tax Department has unveiled Form 168, a comprehensive upgrade to the Annual Information Statement, effectively superse...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.02 PM IST