Politics

Punjab's acting DGP Gaurav Yadav's name has been shortlisted by the UPSC for the post of regular DGP. The AAP government is likely to pick Yadav for the position.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann laid the foundation stone of a Rs 54.76 crore road over bridge in Dhuri, aimed at easing traffic congestion and accelerating socio-economic development.

Senior Congress leader K C Venugopal demands privilege proceedings against Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for allegedly misleading Parliament about Indian soldier casualties. Venugopal claims Singh's statement was incorrect and constitutes a breach of privilege and contempt of Parliament.

Tirap deputy commissioner Techu Aran retires from government service, along with upper division clerk Thohang Tangjang and chowkidar Ato Wangham. Aran reflects on his journey and emphasizes the importance of humility, discipline, and sincerity in public service.

The Upper Subansiri district administration has issued a standing order to remove stray animals from public places, aiming to improve public safety and sanitation. Animal owners have been given a seven-day deadline to collect their livestock.

Three suspects were arrested after a CBS News Chicago television crew was attacked while setting up for a live broadcast near the Adler Planetarium in Chicago.

Mass protests against foreigners in South Africa have turned violent, with at least four killed and tens of thousands fleeing for safety. The government has intensified its crackdown on undocumented immigration, but critics say it is not doing enough to hold perpetrators accountable.

A man's death after being dragged out of a police vehicle and stabbed in Jamshedpur has sparked widespread protests and calls for greater police accountability.

Security has been heightened for a sessions judge in Madhya Pradesh's Narmadapuram district after she faced threats and abuse on social media over her verdict in a lynching case.

The All Lower Siang District Law Students’ Union has filed a complaint with the Anti-Corruption Bureau over alleged large-scale corruption and financial irregularities in the 132 kv transmission line project in Kangku circle, Lower Siang district.

The Joint Action Committee on the Fisheries Department Scam has accused the Arunachal Pradesh government of inaction over the alleged Rs 277 crore scam, despite being provided with documentary evidence.

Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia reviews flood situation in Northeast, assures affected states of full support from the Centre. Assam and Arunachal Pradesh among worst-affected states.

The Arunachal ST Bachao Andolan Committee has welcomed the formation of a high-power committee for statewide re-verification of Arunachal Pradesh Scheduled Tribe certificates, calling for a transparent and fair process.

The opium harvest season has ended in Lohit and Anjaw districts, but the issue persists, requiring the government and NGOs to implement sustainable solutions and support local farmers in transforming the opium-dependent economy.

A 19-year-old youth from Nam Nang has been arrested in connection with an investigation into alleged links with the banned terrorist outfit Islamic State.

A takeover at the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in North Carolina has been brought under control by law enforcement officers, several hours after inmates overpowered correctional staff. The incident occurred around 5 a.m. on Monday.

The US Supreme Court has denied a request by former President Donald Trump to overturn a $5 million jury verdict in a sexual abuse case brought by E. Jean Carroll. The verdict, which was handed down in 2022, found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll.

President Trump purchased up to $5 million in stock in Axon, a company that makes police body cameras and Taser stun guns, before a $220 million contract proposal from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a Ukrainian-made Flamingo missile struck a Russian military plant in Volgograd, causing a fire. This comes after Zelensky told Putin to 'get out of Ukraine' and 'take that step toward peace'.

The Narendra Modi government has acknowledged that six soldiers lost their lives in Operation Sindoor in 2025. The operation was launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terrorist attack in April 2025.