A sharp confrontation has erupted between West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the Election Commission of India after the poll body carried out a sweeping reshuffle of the state’s top bureaucracy within...

In a significant legislative move, the Maharashtra Assembly has passed the Freedom of Religion Bill, a controversial anti-conversion law that has sparked sharp political reactions and public debate across the state. The bill,...

A fresh controversy has emerged in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district, where the proposed renovation of a centuries-old shrine has triggered tensions between communities. The issue revolves around the Vinaynagar Temple, a 300-year-old place...

As West Bengal prepares for a crucial assembly election, the Election Commission of India has drawn up an unprecedented security blueprint, with Central forces set to play a decisive role in ensuring peaceful...

India delivered a sharp critique of Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing its western neighbour of exploiting religion to score political points while casting baseless allegations against India. In a pointed address marking...

The Supreme Court declined to stay the National Investigation Agency’s investigation into the Beldanga violence in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, reinforcing the High Court’s ruling that allowed the probe to continue. The bench,...

The decision to confer India’s highest literary honour, the Jnanpith Award, on Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has triggered widespread debate and controversy. While supporters hail the recognition of his long literary career,...

The controversy surrounding temple land leases in Tamil Nadu has drawn renewed attention after revelations involving Amrutanjan Health Care Limited, a well-known pharmaceutical firm with hundreds of crores in annual turnover. Reports indicate...

India’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.9 per cent in February, reflecting a modest improvement in the country’s labour market conditions, according to fresh data released on Monday by the National Statistics Office. The...

The World Bank, the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh have signed an agreement to implement a $299.66 million programme aimed at improving air quality across the state while creating...

India observed National Vaccination Day on March 16 to raise awareness about the importance of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases and safeguarding public health. The day also commemorates the launch of the Pulse...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday released its first list of candidates for 144 seats in the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, fielding several key leaders, including Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh....