Supreme Court cites blazes in Delhi, Lucknow; questions civic bodies on unauthorised buildings

At least 18 foreign nationals were among the 21 people who died in the deadly fire that broke out at the Flourish Stay B&B in south Delhi. | Photo Credit: Sushil Kumar Verma The Supreme Court on Thursday (July 9, 2026) said “slackness” by the civic authorities to take effective action against unauthorised constructions in […]

Significance of Guwahati Declaration adopted by BRICS nations | Explained

The story so far: The BRICS nations have adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to coordinated efforts to prevent and combat illicit drug trafficking. The declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting held in Assam’s Guwahati, under India’s BRICS chairmanship on Tuesday (July 7, 2026). The […]

Two, including 8-year-old girl, injured in firing by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

Security personnel stand guard in Kangpokpi district, Manipur. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: PTI Two persons, including an eight-year-old girl, have been injured in a firing by armed groups in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, police said on Monday (July 6, 2026). The incident took place in Thingkhongjang village on Sunday (July 5, 2026) evening, and […]

Gujarat police reunite missing Maharashtra woman with family

The woman was spotted walking alone on the Lathi–Chavand Road at around 11 p.m. on June 29 by a police team on night patrol. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A routine night patrol by the Lathi police in Gujarat’s Amreli district led to the reunion of a woman with a mental health condition with her […]

India weathered West Asia crisis through strategic decision-making, diplomacy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremony of various development projects at Pachpadra, in Balotra, on July 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI India successfully weathered the challenges triggered by the West Asia conflict through effective assessment and strategic, timely decision-making, efficiently using its domestic resources and strong diplomatic ties, […]

Health activists seek revision of India’s essential medicines list to ensure price cap, availability

Image used for representative purpose. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto India’s roster of essential medicines has not been updated in nearly four years even as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revised its own list twice in the same period, says a civil society network of activists and organisations working for affordable healthcare. The collective […]

Monsoon tracker July 3 updates: IMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane on week-end, issues red alert

The IMD forecasted light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds, with speeds of 40-50 kmph, across Jharkhand over the next four days. The weather office issued an ‘orange’ alert (be prepared) for isolated thunderstorms and lightning across all 24 districts on Saturday (July 4, 2026), followed by a ‘yellow’ alert (be […]

Ram temple donation ‘theft’: RJD MP moves Supreme Court seeking audit of temple trust finances

The petitioner sought an independent temporary Supreme Court-monitored oversight committee to watch over the financial and administrative affairs of the Trust during the pendency of the investigation. File. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) MP Sudhakar Singh has moved the Supreme Court to direct the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust to […]

Monsoon Likely to Enter Rajasthan by July 3; Alert for Thunderstorms and Rain in 24 Districts | Udaipur Kiran

JAIPUR, July 1, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) : There is relief in sight for people troubled by intense heat and humidity in Rajasthan, as the monsoon is likely to enter the state by July 3. Due to its impact, some areas of the Kota and Udaipur divisions may receive heavy rainfall, while most districts of the state […]

PM Kisan 21st Installment 2025: ₹2,000 Likely Before Diwali — Avoid These 5 Mistakes to Get Payment on Time | Udaipur Kiran

New Delhi (Udaipur Kiran News): Millions of farmers across India are eagerly waiting for the 21st installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Yojana. Each eligible farmer receives ₹2,000 every quarter under this central government scheme. This year, flood-affected farmers in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand have already received their payments as part of flood […]