New Delhi, INDIA — India’s smaller and mid-sized urban centers — often called Tier-2 cities — are gaining ground as attractive places to live, work, and raise families, according to the Economic Survey 2025–26, released by the Government of India. For decades, major metropolitan hubs like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru were widely considered the most … Read more
New Delhi: Opposition parties in India’s Rajya Sabha on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over rising unemployment and accused the government of failing to present concrete job-creation measures in the Union Budget 2026–27. They also demanded detailed clarification from the government on the recently announced India–United States trade agreement, citing conflicting claims made by US officials. … Read more
New Delhi: India’s National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken suo motu cognisance of a deadly explosion at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district and issued notices to the Central government, the Meghalaya government, and other concerned authorities. The tribunal acted after taking note of a media report titled “18 Killed in … Read more
Kawardha, India: Sugarcane farmers associated with the Bhoraamdev Cooperative Sugar Factory in Kawardha received a major financial boost after the mill transferred ₹69.3 million (₹6.93 crore) directly into farmers’ bank accounts, bringing much-needed relief to growers who had been awaiting long-pending payments. With this latest installment, the total amount disbursed to farmers has reached ₹467.7 … Read more
New Delhi: The Meitei Alliance, a coalition of Meitei diaspora organizations, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to declare illegal poppy cultivation in Manipur a matter of national security and an environmental emergency, citing its deep links to drug trafficking, organized crime, and the prolonged crisis in the state. In a memorandum submitted to … Read more
New Delhi : The Election Commission of India (ECI) has informed the Supreme Court that there are deliberate and well-planned efforts underway to derail, cripple, and obstruct the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal. In an additional affidavit submitted to the apex court, the ECI described the situation as a matter … Read more
Chandigarh, India: A woman in Chandigarh lost nearly ₹80,000 (approximately $960) after falling victim to a fake customer care scam linked to the quick-commerce app Blinkit. The fraud began when she searched for a customer support number on Google to report a damaged grocery order. According to officials, the woman had placed a grocery order … Read more
Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh: Tensions flared in Piparchedi village under the Arjuni police station limits of Dhamtari district after the district administration launched a bulldozer operation against illegal encroachments on government land. The action, carried out on Monday, triggered strong resistance from local residents, forcing authorities to temporarily halt the drive. As soon as heavy machinery was … Read more
