Modi Chairs BRICS Session on Inclusive Global Governance in New Delhi
PM Narendra Modi chaired a BRICS session on inclusive global governance during the 18th Summit in New Delhi, where leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration.
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Four held in Kozhikode drug-induced gang rape case, remanded in custody
Four men have been remanded in judicial custody in connection with an alleged drug-induced gang rape reported in Perambra, Kozhikode.
Centre's DILRMP 3.0 to Link Land Records, Maps and Courts Into One Digital System
DILRMP 3.0 will connect land records, registration databases, cadastral maps and revenue courts through a GIS-enabled Land Stack.
AIADMK's Udhayakumar blames TVK govt for prolonged power cuts in Tamil Nadu
AIADMK leader R.B. Udhayakumar has accused the TVK government of failing to meet power demand, saying prolonged outages are disrupting students' exam preparation.
Assam's pygmy hog population climbs to 194 from six in 1996
Assam's captive breeding programme has raised the pygmy hog population from six in 1996 to 194, with a target of 300 by 2040.
Ganesh idols topple in Palghar and Thane amid heavy rain ahead of festival
Heavy rain caused a Ganesh idol to fall on devotees in Palghar's Nalasopara West; a separate idol collapse in Thane's Bhayander injured a young man.
IIT Kanpur Professor Shantanu Bhattacharya Elected NASI Fellow
Prof Shantanu Bhattacharya of IIT Kanpur has been elected a Fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, India, effective January 1, 2027.
RJD, JD(U) and Jan Suraaj line up candidates for eight Bihar Council seats
RJD names six candidates for eight Bihar legislative council seats; JD(U) nears finalising four; Jan Suraaj to contest all eight.
Himanta Sarma Mourns Longtime Colleague Siddique Ahmed's Death
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed grief over the death of Siddique Ahmed, recalling his public service and their friendship across party lines.
India's Glacier Research Cuts Raise Questions as Himalayan Risks Grow
India shut its only glaciology centre in 2020 and diluted avalanche research, even as ISRO data shows 676 Himalayan glacial lakes expanding since 1984.
Delhi PWD Weighs 500-Metre Underpass at Mayur Vihar's Crown Plaza Junction
Delhi's PWD is studying a 500-metre underpass near the Crown Plaza signal in Mayur Vihar Phase 1 to ease congestion on the Delhi-UP Road.
Goyal Welcomes New Delhi Declaration, Flags Wider BRICS Role for Global South
Piyush Goyal has welcomed the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration at the BRICS 2026 Summit, calling it a sign of the grouping's collective resolve.
Suvendu Adhikari says West Bengal's creation shielded Bengali Hindus from Bangladesh-like fate
Suvendu Adhikari claimed West Bengal's creation saved Bengali Hindus from the plight of Bangladesh's Chinmoy Das, and accused successive state governments of destroying their cultural traditions.
Anthropic CEO Amodei Urges Slower AI Race, Offers Third-Party Access
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has renewed his push to slow frontier AI development, proposing third-party evaluators and global safety standards.
OpenAI, Anthropic Signal Move Toward Industry AI Safety Pact
OpenAI's Sam Altman has hinted at a coming cross-industry safety agreement, as Anthropic moves to let independent evaluators assess its models.
Altman Signals OpenAI IPO Pause, Backs Slower AI Development
Sam Altman has indicated OpenAI's IPO could slip past 2026, backing calls for independent evaluators and slower frontier AI development.
Rourkela circuit house stay of adult film star sparks police inquiry
Odisha Police are probing how an adult film star got accommodation at the Rourkela circuit house in December, with three people questioned so far.
Teachers' body opposes West Bengal transfer Bill, warns of intensified movement
West Bengal teachers oppose the State's inter-university transfer Bill, citing threats to autonomy and academic standards.
West Bengal Signs MoU with French Embassy to Restore Chandannagar Heritage
West Bengal has signed an MoU with the French Embassy to restore Chandannagar's French-era buildings, starting with the Registry Building, and will hold an annual French festival.
NCPCR Summons Meta Over Child Abuse Material Ads on Instagram
NCPCR summoned Meta officials for a hearing as part of its inquiry into child sexual exploitation and abuse material linked to Instagram ads.