Karnataka: Worker falls into hot water pit at Mandya sugar factory, dies
A contract worker died after falling into a hot water pit at Karnataka’s MySugar factory, while a separate suspected sulphur dioxide leak in Yadgiri killed three workers.
Vande Mataram Row Deepens: Omar Abdullah backs full national song, Congress opposes
Congress and National Conference clash over the full version of Vande Mataram at a Srinagar film festival, with BJP attacking Congress over its stand on the national song.
Why did NIA not invoke UAPA in chargesheet against US citizen VanDyke held for Myanmar drone training? Agency says terror probe still on
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) did not include sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in the chargesheet against US national Matthew VanDyke. Additionally, six Ukrainian nationals were arrested in March 2026 for illegal entry into Myanmar.
SIR In Karnataka: Bharat Ratna scientist CNR Rao, Padma Shri awardee activist get Election Commission notice
Bharat Ratna scientist CNR Rao has reportedly received an SIR notice over an extra ‘f’ in his name, although his office says it has not received any physical notice.
Railway Projects worth Rs 20,804 crore across 8 states approved; what are projects, key routes
Cabinet approves eight railway projects worth Rs 20,804 crore across eight states, adding 1,196 km of rail network and improving connectivity and freight capacity.
Odisha Protest: Why is BJD opposing MMDR Amendment Act? What law proposes
Odisha depends heavily on mining revenue, with the 2026-27 budget estimating around Rs 53,000 crore, making it one of the most important sources of revenue. What is the MMDR Amendment Act 2026, and why is it being opposed by BJD?
VHP asks to keep Muslims out of garba and dandiya events; this is what Maharashtra CM’s wife has said
Amruta Fadnavis has opposed the call to bar Muslims from garba and dandiya events in Maharashtra, saying festivals should be celebrated together, while BJP leader Nitesh Rane supported the VHP’s restrictions.
Tamil Nadu: TVK-led alliance gets new name ahead of 2029 polls; Left parties skip key meet
TVK-led ruling alliance gets a new name, ‘Secular Social Justice Victory Alliance’, as Congress, VCK, MDMK and IUML attend the key Chennai meeting while Left parties skip it.
Texas prisons seek $298 million for air conditioning. That’s a fraction of what’s needed.
It would cost $1.5 billion to fully cool all prisons, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice estimates.
Cuellar and Tijerina spar over who delivers for a South Texas district redrawn to favor the GOP
Rep. Henry Cuellar and Webb County Judge Tano Tijerina are both courting crossover support in a region where voters have been willing to defy Democratic or Republican labels.