A Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde faction) corporator, Ramesh Mhatre, has been remanded to police custody until July 13, 2026, following a violent assault on medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital in Dombivli, Thane. The incident, which was captured on viral CCTV footage, shows Mhatre and his associates attacking doctors after being advised to transfer a newborn patient due to a full NICU.


Shinde Sena corporator sent to 3-day custody 

PM Narendra Modi has praised Australia for banning social media access for children under 16, calling it an example India can learn from. Australia passed the online safety law in December 2025, citing mental health and safety concerns for kids. Modi highlighted the need for stronger digital safety rules as several Indian states also move to restrict young users on social media.


India-Australia ties: PM Modi praises Australia’s social media ban for under-16s

PM Narendra Modi’s ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ reference has gone viral, sparking fresh love for Bollywood in Indonesia. Indonesian President Prabowo even said his ministers have ‘Indian DNA’, pointing to the country’s deep cultural connection with Indian cinema. From classic Bollywood songs to Karan Johar films, Indonesia’s romance with Indian movies continues to grow.


PM Narendra Modi's 'kuch kuch hota hai' reference goes viral

The investigation into the recent theft at the Ayodhya temple has intensified as local police launch a series of strategic raids. Following intense questioning of the primary suspects, law enforcement authorities have fanned out across multiple locations to recover stolen artifacts and identify potential accomplices.


Ayodhya temple theft case: Ayodhya police raid multiple locations after questioning accused 

The Kerala High Court has issued a significant directive, ordering the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to provide full cooperation and assistance in the official appraisal of gold assets at the Sabarimala temple. This move aims to ensure transparency and proper documentation of the temple's precious holdings.


Kerala HC directs TDB to assist in appraising Sabarimala Gold 

Indian designer Manish Malhotra says Indian representation at Paris Haute Couture Week is "long overdue" as he made his historic couture debut with his collection 'Maa', a heartfelt tribute to his late mother. The showcase highlights India's rich craftsmanship and growing influence on one of fashion's biggest global stages.

Paris Haute Couture week: Indian artisans claim the spotlight

India has overtaken Japan to become the world's fourth-largest economy, marking a historic milestone. Here's what this means for India's global standing, growth prospects, and the changing economic order.

India Overtakes Japan: Asia's new economic powerhouse 

During the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a transformative roadmap for the Indo-Pacific. A cornerstone of the visit was the "Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation," which elevates military interoperability, industrial collaboration, and maritime domain awareness to combat regional volatility.

PM Modi gets grand welcome in Melbourne: Australia to supply Uranium to India

During the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on July 9, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled a transformative roadmap for the Indo-Pacific. A cornerstone of the visit was the "Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation," which elevates military interoperability, industrial collaboration, and maritime domain awareness to combat regional volatility.


India & Australia to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation

A medical professional has resigned and departed Thane following an alleged attack by Shiv Sena workers. The incident, which has sparked widespread outrage, highlights rising concerns over the safety of healthcare personnel in the region. Medical associations are demanding swift legal action against the perpetrators and increased security measures to prevent political intimidation of hospital staff


One of the doctors resigns from post, leaves Thane after Shiv Sena 'attack' 

India's tax filing season for May 2026-27 is live, deadlines run July 31st to November 30th, and this year the story isn't the paperwork. It's the algorithms on both sides of the transaction. The income tax department itself now runs an AI-based risk assessment unit that flags high-risk returns for detailed scrutiny.

 India's tax AI divide: Rich vs rest

India's global toy story is turning a page, and the numbers back it up. This week, finance minister nirmala sitharaman confirmed toy exports hit 186 million dollars in fy 2025-26, reaching 153 countries, while imports have fallen 71 percent between 2019 and 2026.

India's toy pivot: Import killer, export bet

A viral video showing a railway staff member stepping off a halted train to buy samosas has triggered widespread criticism online. The footage, claimed to be from the Indore-Mhow DEMU passenger train near Indore, raised questions over whether the train was stopped for a personal errand. Indian Railways has now responded to the controversy, addressing the claims surrounding the viral clip.

Indian railways responds after viral 'samosa' video sparks outrage 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia is expected to strengthen the India–Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with a strong focus on Indo-Pacific cooperation. The leaders are set to discuss maritime security, trade, defence collaboration and regional stability. The visit underscores the growing strategic alignment between the two nations.


PM Modi in Australia: India & Australia eye to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation

PM Narendra Modi has arrived in Australia for high-level talks with PM Anthony Albanese. The focus: deepening the India-Australia strategic partnership. Defence cooperation, critical minerals, and uranium supply are expected to dominate the agenda. Both leaders will also push for stronger Indo-Pacific cooperation amid rising regional tensions. The visit signals a major step to lock in energy security, trade, and defense ties between the two Quad partners.


PM Modi in Melbourne: India & Australia eye to deepen Indo-Pacific cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the iconic Prambanan Temple during his three-nation tour, highlighting India’s historic and cultural ties with Indonesia. The visit is expected to showcase shared heritage, strengthen bilateral relations, and deepen cooperation between the two nations. The Prambanan Temple is one of Indonesia’s most significant cultural landmarks.

PM Modi visits 'majestic' Prambanan temple: New find reveals power of Indian civilization 2000 years ago

India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.

India's monsoon woes: Landslides, floods hit multiple states

The Indian government has directed Meta to immediately remove advertisements and content on Instagram that allegedly promote or facilitate child sexual abuse material. 

Authorities have issued a notice seeking a detailed explanation from Meta on how such advertisements were allowed to appear on the platform. Meta says it maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward child sexual abuse material and is continuing to strengthen its detection systems using advanced technology.

India orders Meta to remove Instagram ads linked to child sexual abuse material

India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.


Monsoon mayhem: Floods & landslides kill dozens across India

PM Narendra Modi has landed in Australia for high-level talks with PM Anthony Albanese. Defence, critical minerals, and uranium are set to dominate the agenda as both nations work to strengthen their strategic partnership. With the Indo-Pacific at the center of global geopolitics, India and Australia are looking to deepen cooperation on security, trade, and energy. 


Breaking: PM Modi lands in aAstralia | PM Modi & PM Albanese to deepen India-Australia ties

Prabhas Mondal, a key accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, was killed in a police encounter during the early hours of Wednesday. Authorities said the incident occurred as part of an operation linked to the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

Baruipur rape-murder accused killed in police encounter 

The United States may seek the extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India as part of ongoing investigations into transnational organized crime. While no formal extradition request has been publicly confirmed, the development could become a key issue in legal and diplomatic discussions between the two countries.

US may seek Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition from India 

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta has quietly reshaped the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. Amid the broader bilateral engagements, India and Indonesia agreed to jointly develop Sabang port.


India Gains Deep Water Edge Near Malacca

The Ketan Agarwal murder investigation has taken a significant turn after police sources revealed that WhatsApp chats between Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly showed the two referring to each other as "husband" and "wife."
The discovery has opened up a new line of inquiry, with investigators examining whether the pair may have secretly married before the events under investigation. Police are now scrutinising photographs, videos, witness statements and official records to verify the claim. Authorities stress that no marriage has yet been established, and the matter remains an active part of the ongoing investigation.

Pune Murder Case: Pune cops suspect Ketan's fiancee secretly married lover 

India and Japan have taken a major step in strengthening their strategic partnership after the Modi-Takaichi Summit in New Delhi. The two countries announced their first-ever defence co-development agreement, focusing on advanced military technology and maritime security cooperation.

Modi-Takaichi summit: New Delhi & Tokyo's first joint weapon

India just made a big move in the Indo-Pacific. India and Indonesia have signed a deal to jointly develop Sabang Port at the northern tip of Sumatra — right at the mouth of the Malacca Strait. Why it matters: 40% of global trade passes through here. With India already building a transshipment hub at Great Nicobar, Sabang gives India a footprint on both sides of this critical chokepoint. For maritime experts, this isn’t just about trade. It’s about security, influence, and having eyes on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.


Sabang port: India’s masterstroke at the mouth of Malacca strait?

#Gravitas An Indian-origin businessman is accused of pretending to be a CIA officer to help push through defence deals worth billions of dollars in Indonesia. 


Indian-origin man poses as 'CIA agent' to secure defence deals

#Gravitas India and Japan have agreed to jointly develop advanced stealth technology that could significantly reduce the radar signature of Indian warships.  Japan's unified complex radio antenna, better known as unicorn, reduces the number of exposed surfaces that reflect radar waves. The result is a smaller radar signature, making warships significantly more difficult to find, track, and target. 


Japanese stealth tech to make Indian Navy warships harder to detect 

Amid the geopolitical tug-of-war in the Indo-Pacific, India and Indonesia bolstered their comprehensive strategic partnership by signing major defence deals. Indonesia agreed to purchase BrahMos missile system from India and also inked an MoU on air-to-air missile cooperation agreement. Besides this, both sides will explore the modalities of jointly developing the strategic Sabang port, which may give India enhanced access in the Indo-Pacific.


India & Indonesia become military partners & sign BrahMos deal amid Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia has put maritime security, defence cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships firmly in the spotlight. With the Indo-Pacific becoming increasingly important, discussions are expected to cover issues ranging from the Malacca Strait and regional security to critical minerals and defence collaboration, including potential BrahMos-related cooperation. 

The visit highlights the growing importance of India-Indonesia relations in shaping the future of the region.

PM Modi in Indonesia: PM Modi hails friendship with President Subianto 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta during his Indonesia visit, highlighting the achievements of the Digital India initiative and India's rapid technological transformation. From digital payments and innovation to financial inclusion and governance reforms, PM Modi showcased India's progress on the global stage. The event also underscored the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Indonesia.


PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Jakarta 

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