ECI introduces NEW EVM rules ahead of West Bengal elections 2026: Voting rehearsals, display information changes and…

Amid the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, ECI has started preparing for the 2026 legislative assembly in the state, with the poll body set to start Electronic Voting Machine checking exercise and voting rehearsals exercise on Friday.
India’s BIG step to improve ties with China, resumes tourist visas for its citizens around the world

This resumption comes four months after India first resumed tourist visas for Chinese nationals in July. Visas for Chinese citizens were suspended after clashes along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in mid-2020.
Delhi school suicide case: How devastating chain of events pushed Class 10 student to end his life

Families and friends of the deceased have accused some teachers of mentally harassing him and demanding strict action from the authorities.
First in 20 years, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar gives up Home Ministry; See full list of cabinet ministers

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has given the Home Ministry to BJP’s Samrat Choudhary.
IAF pilot dies after Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show: Know what exactly happened

The Indian Air Force said it “deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.” The force added it was forming a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash. Read on to know more on this.
When Bravery Meets Tragedy: Understanding the Tejas crash in Dubai

The Tejas crash in Dubai was a tragic mix of low altitude, complex manoeuvres and sudden loss of control. The brave pilot had no recovery time, reminding us how unforgiving aviation can be.
Tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai Air Show: 5 key facts about the indigenous aircraft

Pictures and videos from the crash site showed a plume of thick black smoke rising over Al-Maktoum International Airport as frightened spectators looked on. The Indian Air Force IIAF) said it “deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.”
Was Madvi Hidma Killed in fake encounter? Maoists, human rights activists allege cold-blooded murder

he killing of Maoist leader Madvi Hidma has triggered major controversy as his family, CPI(Maoist), and rights activists allege a fake encounter, while Andhra Pradesh Police insist it was a genuine operation in the Maredumilli forest.
Good news for Kolkata commuters! More trains to run on this line from…; check details

The first train will depart at 6.32 am from Salt Lake Sector V and at 6.30 am from Howrah Maidan.
Who was IAF Wing Commander Namansh Syal? Pilot of Tejas fighter jet that crashed at Dubai Air Show

Wing Commander Syal was flying the indigenously-built Tejas aircraft during an aerobatic display at the high-profile exhibition when the incident occurred. The crash occurred around 2:10 pm local time at Al Maktoum International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).