Consumers across Uttar Pradesh will now have to pay an additional 10 per cent over their regular electricity charges. The increase applies uniformly to domestic, commercial, industrial and other categories of power users.
Vinesh Phogat opened her Asian Games selection trials campaign with a 7-1 win in the 53kg category in New Delhi, amid pre-bout drama and ongoing controversy over weigh-in and federation decisions.
Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca produced a sensational comeback from two sets down to defeat Novak Djokovic in a five-set third-round thriller at Roland Garros, advancing to the fourth round of the French Open 2026.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the government is preparing to bring more than 1.36 crore families under the Ayushman Bharat umbrella while simultaneously strengthening hospitals, vaccination networks and healthcare access for economically weaker sections.
American historian Audrey Truschke has challenged the Indian government’s interpretation of the famous Harappan “Pashupati Seal”, reigniting a heated debate over the interpretation of archaeological symbols linked to Hindu traditions.
After a day of confusion over weight categories and WFI directives, Vinesh Phogat was eventually cleared to compete in the 53kg division at the Asian Games selection trials.
Addressing graduating cadets at the NDA’s Khetarpal Parade Ground in Khadakwasla, General Upendra Dwivedi termed Operation Sindoor as a defining example of India’s military response doctrine in the face of provocation.
India delivered its best-ever ultrarunning performance at the IAU 24-Hour Asia-Oceania Championships 2026 in Japan, winning men’s team gold, a historic podium sweep, and a women’s bronze medal with multiple national records.
The remarks come at a time when India and the United States are moving towards a crucial interim trade agreement, with officials from both countries now engaged in intensive negotiations to seal the deal.
Fresh controversy erupted at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital after a video purportedly showing a Group D employee consuming liquor and having a biryani party inside the hospital’s emergency department went viral on social media, triggering sharp reactions and raising fresh questions over discipline and security inside the institution.
