The number of Left-wing extremism-affected districts has fallen to zero by March 2026. This marks a significant reduction from 126 districts prior to April 2018. Maoist violence has seen a steep decline, with few incidents recorded this year. Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand remain the only states with reported Maoist incidents. However, 37 districts are still classified
Karnataka received the most funding from the central government’s Electronics Development Fund. The fund’s associated venture funds invested over Rs 1,335 crore in 128 companies. Karnataka-based firms secured Rs 854.5 crore, representing nearly two-thirds of total investments. Telangana, Maharashtra, and Delhi also saw significant investments in technology startups. The fund, managed by Canbank Venture Capital
Thousands of MBBS graduates cannot take foreign licensing exams. Their colleges have not secured ECFMG sponsor notes for global recognition. This formal note is essential for students seeking international medical practice opportunities. Many students discover this issue only after completing their medical degrees. The National Medical Commission is processing updates for several Indian medical colleges.
Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of police excesses against protesters. He demanded Shah’s dismissal and a Supreme Court-monitored probe into the actions. Gandhi also blamed the RSS for the education sector’s current problems. Government ministers challenged Gandhi to provide proof or issue an apology. The Lok Sabha experienced disruptions over these serious allegations.
Nolan Wells’ death has sparked shockwaves across the nation as the cause behind it remains unknown. Amid this, a new claim has been made by a pathologist.
The Rajya Sabha passed a bill proposing jail time for disrupting Vande Mataram. Opposition MPs walked out, demanding a statement on police action against protesters. Junior home minister Nityanand Rai piloted the bill, criticizing Congress’s stance on the national song. MP Sanjay Singh questioned the RSS’s past refusal to hoist the tricolour. AIADMK MPs noted
A newly surfaced letter written by Princess Diana to a school friend shortly after her 1981 royal wedding paints a picture of a happy honeymoon with then-Prince Charles. However, years later, the late Princess of Wales revealed that the reality behind the scenes was far more painful, describing herself as consumed by Charles’ relationship with
India’s first dengue virus mapping shows all four serotypes circulating in eight states. This finding could influence the country’s upcoming dengue vaccine strategy. Researchers found DENV-2 to be the dominant circulating strain across the nation. Concurrent infections with multiple strains are linked to more severe dengue disease. Continuous molecular surveillance is essential for monitoring virus
A customer was killed Tuesday after a security guard’s gun discharged accidentally. Manish Kumar, a farmer, was updating his Aadhaar card at the Union Bank branch. The ex-serviceman guard, Vinod Kumar, was loading cartridges when the firearm discharged. The bullet struck Manish in the back, and he was rushed to the hospital. Police have arrested
Dilip Gavit secured gold in the men’s T47 100m race with a new Games Record. Mohammed Basil Morssinganakth followed closely, earning the silver medal for India. This remarkable performance ensured a historic one-two finish for the Indian contingent. England’s Kevin Santos claimed the bronze medal in the competitive event. The athletes delivered strong performances on
