A massive fire broke out and engulfed a building in Delhi’s Shahdara area, triggering panic in the locality. Fire tenders were rushed to the spot as efforts were made to control the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures.


Breaking: Massive Blaze Engulfs Building in Delhi's Shahdara

Delhi Judge Aman Kumar Sharma was found dead at his residence in the Safdarjung area under tragic circumstances. Police officials have initiated an investigation to determine the cause of death, while forensic teams examine the scene. The incident has raised serious concerns and shock within legal and judicial circles.


Delhi Judge Aman Kumar Sharma Found Dead At Safdarjung Residence 

India has launched a major National Entrepreneurs Empowerment Drive aimed at transforming rural workers into wealth creators. The initiative seeks to support around 30 lakh micro-entrepreneurs through access to credit, training, and market opportunities. Officials say the programme is designed to strengthen rural economies, create sustainable employment, and encourage self-reliance in villages across the country, with a strong focus on grassroots development and innovation.

India Launches National Drive to Empower Rural Entrepreneurs and Boost Local Economies

Apple has pushed back against India’s Competition Commission (CCI), accusing the regulator of overstepping its authority in an ongoing antitrust investigation into the company’s App Store practices. The case focuses on allegations of market dominance and data-related demands linked to Apple’s control over iPhone app distribution. The dispute highlights growing global scrutiny of Big Tech companies as regulators seek to curb monopolistic behavior in digital markets.


Apple Challenges India CCI Over Antitrust Probe in App Store Dominance Case 

Punjab’s special Assembly session ended in high political drama after opposition leaders accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of attending proceedings in an “inebriated” state, triggering massive protests inside the House. Congress and SAD legislators staged a walkout as heated exchanges disrupted the May Day session. The controversy has intensified political tensions in Punjab, with the ruling AAP and opposition parties trading sharp accusations over decorum and governance.


India: Opposition Accuses Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Of Being "Inebriated"

The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume, with China welcoming the return of Indian pilgrims and calling it a positive step for bilateral relations. Beijing said it would facilitate travel for around 1,000 Indian devotees as applications officially open for the sacred pilgrimage. The resumption of the yatra, seen as spiritually significant for Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, also signals a possible easing of tensions between the two neighboring nations.


Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Resumes As India-China Ties Show Signs of Thaw

Delhi NCR is under a storm alert today with forecasts of rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds. Wind speeds could reach 40–50 km/h, with chances of hail in some areas.

India: Delhi-NCR On Storm Alert, Thunderstorms & Hail Warning Today

South Korea’s stock market has emerged as on of the standout performers in 2026. It has dramatically outpaced its regional peers and left other emerging markets like India trailing behind.


AI Boom Takes South Korea's Kospi to New Highs

Political tensions have intensified in West Bengal after the Trinamool Congress alleged possible EVM tampering following polling. TMC leaders staged a sit-in protest outside a strong room and deployed party workers to guard voting machines overnight. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee urged party members to remain vigilant until counting is completed. Election authorities have not confirmed any irregularities, but the allegations have sparked a fresh political confrontation in the state.

West Bengal Elections: TMC Protests Amid EVM Tampering Allegations 

Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on international drug networks as Salim Dola is likely to be brought to Mumbai for further investigation.

The Narcotics Control Bureau is set to probe his alleged links to a global drug syndicate, in what could become a major breakthrough in dismantling cross-border narcotics operations.

The case is expected to reveal deeper connections within international trafficking networks.

Salim Dola Extradited To India: 'Drug Lord' Dola Produced in Mumbai Court Earlier

India and Italy have recently established a Military Cooperation Plan set for 2026-27, signifying a strategic advancement in their defense relationship. The accord emphasises enhanced military engagements and paves the way for increased defense industrial collaboration. Key components involve structured exchanges and joint training initiatives, indicating a robust commitment to deepening military ties between New Delhi and Rome.


Rajnath Singh Asks Crosetto Not to Share Defence Tech With Pak 

Telangana’s export sector is facing mounting pressure as global shipping bottlenecks and trade route disruptions impact cargo movement and delivery timelines. Market uncertainty in key destinations such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the United States has further worsened the situation for exporters. Cargo carriers are now being forced to take longer and costlier routes, raising concerns over delays, rising logistics expenses, and the broader impact on trade and business growth.


Telangana Exports Hit Hard as Shipping Crisis Disrupts Global Trade Routes 

A new report has raised concerns over the sharp rise in heart disease cases across India, especially among younger people. Experts say cardiac conditions have nearly tripled over the past seven years, with metabolic disorders such as diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure also increasing rapidly. Doctors warn that lifestyle changes, stress, poor diet, and lack of physical activity are contributing to the growing health crisis.


India’s Youth Face Alarming Rise in Heart Disease Cases, Report Warns

Salim Dola Extradited To India: Drug Lord To Dawood Ibrahim's D-Company Produced In Mumbai Court

India’s archaeologists have decoded a 5th-century seal rewriting what we know about ancient Shaivite traditions. The Archaeological Survey of India’s epigraphy division has deciphered a rare Sanskrit inscription written in Brahmi script.


Archaeological Survey Of India Decodes 5th Century Sanskrit Seal

Home loans continue to dominate India’s borrowing landscape, followed closely by personal and vehicle loans as rising aspirations and lifestyle spending reshape consumer finance trends. While many Indians are borrowing to buy homes, fund weddings, travel or manage expenses, gold and education loans still account for only a small share of total borrowing. The trend highlights changing financial behaviour, growing access to credit and the increasing role of loans in everyday middle-class life across the country.


Why Indians Borrow Money: Home, Personal And Vehicle Loans Dominate

India’s relationship with gold is more than just an investment- it is embedded in culture. As the reserve bank of India reportedly explores fresh schemes to incentivise the deposit of personal gold, the focus shifts to a staggering reality: Indian households sit on a sleeping giant of capital. 


Decoded: How India's Hidden Gold Reserves Could Boost Economy

Salim Dola has been deported to India after his arrest in Turkey, marking a significant development in international law enforcement cooperation. Authorities say the deportation follows coordinated efforts between security agencies to bring back individuals linked to organised crime networks operating across borders.


Who is Salim Dola? Dawood Ibrahim Aide Extradited to India

Breaching the fragile lull in hostilities, Pakistan was accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in Afghanistan including a University. As per the Taliban, 7 people have been killed whereas 85 others have been wounded. However, Pakistan has denied striking Afghanistan and claimed that its targeting is precise and intelligence-based. This claim has also come under the scanner as it continues to bolster anti-India terror groups.


Afghan Taliban Says Pakistani Strikes Kill Seven, Wound 85 in First Attack Since Peace Talks

India is set to strengthen its air defence network as Russia ships the fourth S-400 Triumf missile defence system under the multi-billion-dollar defence deal between the two nations. The advanced system is expected to significantly enhance India’s border surveillance and aerial interception capabilities amid evolving regional security challenges.


Russia Ships Fourth S-400 System, India Boosts Border Air Defence

The Arabian Sea is experiencing severe marine heatwaves, with over 30% of the region under watch or alert due to temperatures exceeding the 90th percentile, threatening coral reefs, driving fish migration, and impacting coastal livelihoods from Gujarat to Oman.


Arabian Sea Faces Extreme Temperature Surge, Marine Life Under Stress

India has introduced stricter testing rules for all imported tea, creating fresh challenges for exporters in Nepal. The new regulations require mandatory quality checks before imports can enter the Indian market. Nepal’s tea industry, already dealing with rising costs and market pressures, now faces fears of delays and declining trade. The move could significantly impact cross-border tea business between the two neighbours.


All Tea Imports In India To Undergo Mandatory Testing

Salim Dola Caught After Years on the Run

It is not usual in India, in any state, to see political messaging in a language not commonly spoken there, let alone a foreign language. But in this Kolkata neighbourhood called Tangra — home to a small Chinese-Indian community — walls carry messages by parties in Mandarin amid the West Bengal elections, in a display of political outfits’ efforts to not leave any voter out of their campaign ambit.


India's Only Chinatown at The Centre of Bengal Elections

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