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.
The prosecution plans to seek the maximum punishment, Delhi Police says its investigation stood judicial scrutiny, and AAP maintains Tahir Hussain has had no association with the party since his suspension in February 2020.
According to the police, the incident took place around 1:30 a.m. when the attackers entered the house and assaulted Mewa Singh with sharp-edged weapons, severing his head and one of his hands.
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.
The woman was rushed to a nearby hospital by passers-by in an autorickshaw after the shooting, while investigators have begun examining CCTV footage to trace the absconding accused.
Sources from the ED have pointed out that Mitra's family might have been involved in several financial transactions linked to the scam.
“The forest department must stop illegal saw mills in the state and stop tree trafficking and illegal chopping of trees,” Suvendu Adhikari said.
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.
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
Pub and club fires across the world have proved to be deadly, the most recent incident from India being the one from Goa.
As many as 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists at Pahalgam in south Kashmir on April 22 last year.
An Indian sailor was killed and six others got injured after a strike by Iran on the UAE oil tankers on Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
Shah Rukh Khan's plan to add two new floors to his iconic Mumbai home, Mannat, has received a major legal boost after the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the environmental clearance.
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.
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.
England won the toss and chose to bat against India in the first ODI at Edgbaston as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returned to the playing XI.
Pub and club fires across the world have proved to be deadly, the most recent incident from India being the one from Goa.
The video, which is gaining significant attention across social media, was reportedly recorded by a BJP worker during a closed-door meeting in Dinanagar on July 2.
From breaking defensive lines to breaking baby name records, Erling Haaland's World Cup achievements have inspired many Peruvian parents to name their newborns after the Norwegian striker.
Sources from the ED have pointed out that Mitra's family might have been involved in several financial transactions linked to the scam.
As many as 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists at Pahalgam in south Kashmir on April 22 last year.
Thirty Indian nationals were among the 46 crew members on the two vessels. India's diplomatic mission in the UAE is coordinating with local authorities to assist the affected seafarers while New Delhi has called for the protection of commercial shipping.
Shah Rukh Khan's plan to add two new floors to his iconic Mumbai home, Mannat, has received a major legal boost after the Supreme Court dismissed a challenge to the environmental clearance.
“The forest department must stop illegal saw mills in the state and stop tree trafficking and illegal chopping of trees,” Suvendu Adhikari said.
Set against the backdrop of a chilling 1970s crime, 'Raakh' blends suspense with raw emotions as its lead investigator races against time to solve a case that shook the nation.
