106 Maharashtra Tourists Rescued from Flood-Hit Nepal, 84 More Expected to Return Saturday

The Maharashtra government has intensified efforts to bring back citizens stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with the first batch of 106 tourists reaching India safely on Friday. Another 84 people are expected to return on Saturday as rescue and evacuation…

288 Indians Uncontactable After Nepal Floods, 21 Rescued: MEA

As Nepal continues to deal with the devastation caused by massive flash floods, India said on Thursday that 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable, while 21 others have been rescued and are being assisted in returning home.

Ministry of External…

Allahabad HC Dress Code Verdict Sparks Debate Over Hijab in Schools

A fresh political debate has erupted over the wearing of hijab in educational institutions after the Allahabad High Court ruled that students cannot insist on changing or modifying a school's prescribed dress code according to their personal preferences.

Two Crew Rescued After Cargo Ship Sinks off Odisha Coast, Search Underway for 22

Two crew members of the Panama-flagged cargo vessel MV Ocean-Winner have been rescued after the ship sank in the Bay of Bengal, while Indian Navy and Coast Guard teams continue an extensive search for the remaining 22 crew members.

The vessel…

CJP Defends Rajasthan School Campaign, Says Focus Is Accountability, Not Politics

The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP) on Saturday rejected allegations that its ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign in Rajasthan was politically motivated, saying its focus was solely on improving government school infrastructure and holding…

Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay of Bengal Brings Heavy Rain Alert to Jharkhand, Bihar and Other States

Weather conditions have turned active across eastern and central India under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the Bay of Bengal and a low-pressure area near the northern Odisha coast. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast…

Kerala Officially Becomes Keralam After President Murmu Gives Assent

Kerala has officially been renamed “Keralam” after President Droupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. With the President’s approval, the legislation has become law, completing the formal parliamentary…

Govt Proposes Five-Year Extension in Age Limit for Cleaner Commercial Vehicles

The government has proposed extending the permissible age of certain commercial vehicles running on battery power, hydrogen and natural gas by up to five years under the national permit system.

The proposal has been outlined in a draft amendment…

Bihar govt announces Rs 4 lakh aid for families of Ashok Dham stampede victims

At least seven devotees were killed and more than 12 injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday morning as thousands of devotees gathered for prayers and Jalabhishek on the third Monday of the holy Shravan month.

Seven killed in stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Bihar

At least seven people were killed and more than 12 others injured in a stampede outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Monday morning. The incident occurred as thousands of devotees gathered at the temple to offer prayers…