India’s Drone War on Drugs: A New Frontier in Narcotics Control
NEW DELHI: The battle against drug trafficking in India has taken to the skies, reflecting a dramatic transformation in tactics required to combat increasingly sophisticated methods of smuggling. A recent report highlights a remarkable 100-fold increase…
Air India Ends Laundry Services for International Layovers Starting July 2026
NEW DELHI: In a controversial cost-cutting measure, loss-making Air India has announced that it will discontinue routine laundry services for crew members during international layovers, effective July 1, 2026. However, these services will remain…
Electoral Reforms Make Curriculum Debut in Class IX Textbooks
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, initiated last year in preparation for the Bihar assembly elections, has now made its way into the Class IX textbooks. Additionally, the chapter on the…
BJP Criticizes Congress for Decisions Affecting Tamil Nadu and Kerala
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has launched a significant attack on the Congress party, highlighting its detrimental impact on the interests of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This criticism comes on the 52nd anniversary of the Congress-led Central…
Myanmar Emerges as Major Opium Supplier Following Taliban Drug Ban: NCB Report
The 2022 ban imposed by the Taliban on drug production in Afghanistan has led to Myanmar becoming a significant alternative source for global opium, especially affecting India’s eastern borders, particularly through the Manipur corridor. This alarming…
Himachal Pradesh CM Advocates for State’s Rights on Chandigarh and Water Projects
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reached out to Punjab Governor and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, urging him to assist in resolving critical issues regarding the rights of the hill state. A…
The Hindu Group Crowned ‘Champion Publisher of the Year 2026’ at WAN-IFRA Awards
The Hindu Group has achieved the prestigious title of ‘Champion Publisher of the Year 2026’ awarded by the World Association of News Publishers (WAN-IFRA), making this its third victory in this category. The Group excelled at the WAN-IFRA Digital Media…
Suvendu Adhikari Confirms Implementation of Uniform Civil Code in West Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Friday, June 26, 2026, that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in the state through a formal process led by a committee chaired by a judge. Mr. Adhikari emphasized that the…
Kochi Water Metro Services Set to Reach Kadamakudy by Onam
The Kochi Water Metro’s ferry services are anticipated to expand to Kadamakudy, a well-known tourist destination, by the upcoming Onam festival. A floating pontoon for ferry dockage is already in place at the Kadamakudy terminal, with final…
Bishop Ambrose Puthenveettil Criticizes UDF’s Budget Proposal on Low-Alcohol Beverages
Bishop Ambrose Puthenveettil, chairperson of the Temperance Commission of the Kerala Catholic Bishops’ Council (KCBC), has expressed strong opposition to the United Democratic Front (UDF) government’s recent Budget proposal, which includes tax cuts on…