India's cannabis policy reflects a reality that no longer exists. Millions of Indians consume cannabis, several states already regulate aspects of its cultivation and traditional use, and industrial hemp is emerging as a legitimate economic opportunity.
The Agnipath scheme, launched in 2022, began the process of inducting its first batch of Agniveers at the end of the same year, continuing into early 2023.
When a child is raped and murdered, a state is tested not only on how it investigates, but on how it controls what follows.
The offer to let Ukraine produce Patriot interceptor missiles under licence marks more than another military commitment.
Heavy rain warnings have also been issued for Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Gangetic West Bengal, while Uttarakhand is expected to come under a heavy rainfall alert from July 15 before the wet spell extends to parts of the western Himalayas later this week.
BKTC will also fast-track the deployment of a dedicated security team at Badrinath Temple as investigators probe the alleged money trail linked to the suspected misappropriation of devotees' donations.
The unusually large balance was reportedly visible in both the pensioner's and his son's accounts before disappearing after verification, prompting bank officials to investigate the apparent system error.
The Tamil Nadu government argued before the Supreme Court that existing state laws regulate cattle slaughter under specified conditions and do not impose an absolute statewide prohibition, even in designated slaughterhouses.
The state government is to publish the draft on delimitation of wards under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation on 31 July, informed administrator of the civic body Smita Pandey today.
Bahiragachi is a densely populated commercial area where several bustling villages avail access to schools, markets, banks, post offices and healthcare facilities by trespassing a railway line of the Ranaghat-Gede Section of Sealdah Division.
The 136-year-old Bankra Mosque, also known as the Gouripur Jama Masjid, inside the Kolkata airport has remained shut since Sunday with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari saying that the structure has to be relocated considering the geopolitical significance and the security of the airport.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday approved a financial package worth Rs 74.78 crore for the welfare of lakhs of kendu leaf pluckers, binders, and seasonal staff engaged in Odisha’s kendu leaf trade.
A police-officer-turned politician, Asim Arun is currently the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Social Welfare and SC/ST Welfare in the Yogi Adityanath ministry.
Uttarakhand Education Minister and the state's well-known organisational strategist, Dhan Singh Rawat, has consistently earned the confidence of the BJP's central leadership to manage parts of its election campaigns in poll-bound states across the country.
Days after her government launched a new EV (Electric Vehicle policy, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed confidence that the ambitious move will play a crucial role in contributing towards realising the vision of a clean, healthy and pollution-free National Capital.
From Kangsabati to the Ganga-Brahmaputra basin, experts warn of ecological imbalance, sediment crisis and rising climate vulnerability
CENTCOM said its latest five-hour operation targeted military infrastructure across six locations in southern Iran, while Tehran warned that further retaliatory phases could follow if American military action continues.
Donald Trump also proposed charging commercial vessels a fee equivalent to 20 per cent of cargo value for US protection in the Strait of Hormuz, a demand Iran dismissed while asserting it remains responsible for securing the strategic waterway.
The reported escalation followed a dispute over an Iranian Mahan Air flight to Houthi-controlled Sanaa, after which Saudi forces struck the airport and the Houthis retaliated with missile and drone attacks on Abha airport.
CENTCOM said vessels travelling to or from Iranian ports would be stopped, while other shipping could continue. Tehran rejected Washington’s authority and warned against interference in routes controlled by Iranian forces.
Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University here signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global IT company Tech Mahindra Limited to establish a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence (CoE) Laboratory at the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), the university's faculty of engineering and technology.
India's trade deficit widened to a five-month high of $30.43 billion in June, compared to $19.10 billion in June 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce.
Indian stock markets on Monday recovered smartly from early losses to close marginally higher, led by gains in information technology (IT) stocks.
Goyal reiterated that both countries remain committed to concluding a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement.
Ranveer Singh crossed ₹3,000 crore across the globe and called 'Dhurandhar' the biggest Indian film ever made. Japan wasn't listening. Fewer than 900 people turned up on day one.
Twelve state attorneys general want to stop Paramount's $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Paramount says blocking it does not protect anyone, it just hands Netflix an easy win.
A global disaster, a president who can barely stay awake, and a cat that might matter more than the fate of the planet. The first 'Digger' trailer reveals an unrecognizable star buried under prosthetics.
She could become a child, a bride, or a grieving mother, all within the same song. For nearly seventy years, that voice carried the soundtrack of South Indian life. On July 11, it finally went quiet.
India defeated England by 270 runs in the first-ever Women's Test at Lord's, with Sneh Rana starring as Harmanpreet Kaur's side scripted history.
Stephen Fleming and Chennai Super Kings have mutually parted ways, ending an 18-year partnership that delivered five IPL titles and two Champions League T20 crowns.
India begin their ODI series against England with the return of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah as preparations for the 2027 World Cup gather pace.
Jannik Sinner says his Wimbledon title defence was especially meaningful after French Open disappointment, crediting months of hard work and his team's sacrifice.
By the window of a dimly lit study in North Kolkata, 23-year-old Mrittika Dawn does not hold a book.
Sunday mornings at my home were a little different. When we reached middle school, my father started providing tuition in Mathematics.
A team of five Indian students won gold medals at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held in Bucaramanga, Colombia, with India sharing the top position with four other countries, including China, Kazakhstan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan.
The inaugural session brought together 21 students from five Delhi schools. The weekly initiative features scholar-led tours of the museum's Constitution galleries and discussions on justice, liberty, equality, citizenship and democratic participation.
The accused have been identified as Sunita Kushwah, 40, wife of Baliram, and Rahul Dashrath Prajapati, 30, a rickshaw driver from Ghansoli.
Investigators allege Bhatti's network relied on Facebook, Instagram, Telegram and WhatsApp to contact young people, while intelligence agencies claim it shifted its recruitment focus from Uttar Pradesh to Maharashtra to avoid detection.
The runaway train has finally found its destination. Vijay Sethupathi's action thriller 'Train' is officially arriving this August, promising a tense ride packed with mystery, danger and high-stakes action.
CENTCOM said its latest five-hour operation targeted military infrastructure across six locations in southern Iran, while Tehran warned that further retaliatory phases could follow if American military action continues.
Day 17, no food, no answers. As Sonam Wangchuk's body weakens in the Delhi heat, Bollywood has finally spoken up. Zeenat Aman's words cut straight to the point.
She turned one of life's toughest battles into a story filled with laughter and hope. Through 'Breast of Luck', Tannishtha Chatterjee is proving that awareness can be powerful without losing the joy of storytelling.
As Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues, Omi Vaidya has made an emotional appeal to the public. The actor says it's time to pay attention before it's too late.
The unusually large balance was reportedly visible in both the pensioner's and his son's accounts before disappearing after verification, prompting bank officials to investigate the apparent system error.
Donald Trump also proposed charging commercial vessels a fee equivalent to 20 per cent of cargo value for US protection in the Strait of Hormuz, a demand Iran dismissed while asserting it remains responsible for securing the strategic waterway.
BKTC will also fast-track the deployment of a dedicated security team at Badrinath Temple as investigators probe the alleged money trail linked to the suspected misappropriation of devotees' donations.
