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Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta Says Indian Waters Belong to Indian States First
Governor Kavinder Gupta said that water from India’s rivers should first meet the needs of states such as Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana before any consideration is given to Pakistan. He also questioned past concessions to Pakistan and referred to the Indus Waters Treaty and mistakes made during the 1947
Siddaramaiah Announces Resignation as Karnataka CM, DK Shivakumar Likely to Take Over
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has reportedly informed his cabinet colleagues about his resignation, with an official announcement expected soon. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is likely to become the next Chief Minister as the Congress leadership prepares for a major transition in the state government.
Supreme Court Upholds Retrospective GST on Online Gaming Companies
The Supreme Court has upheld the government’s decision to impose retrospective GST on online gaming companies, ruling that 28 per cent tax can be levied on the full value of bets placed through gaming platforms. The verdict is expected to have massive financial implications for the industry, with total liabilities
Amit Shah Chairs High-Level Security Review Meeting in Bikaner, Focus on Strengthening India-Pak Border Security
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner to assess security arrangements along the India-Pakistan International Border. The meeting focused on stronger coordination, strict enforcement measures, border development and implementation of a “360-degree security grid” in border districts.
Cabinet Approves ₹25,530 Crore SARTHAK-PDS Scheme Till 2031 to Modernise Food Distribution System
The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the SARTHAK-PDS programme for another five years with an allocation of ₹25,530 crore till March 2031. The scheme aims to modernise the public distribution system through technology-driven reforms, improved logistics, real-time monitoring, and better last-mile delivery of subsidised foodgrains.
Delhi Metro Plans Mega Phase-5B Expansion: 7 New Corridors, 65 Stations to Boost Outer Delhi Connectivity
Delhi Government and DMRC unveil an ambitious Rs 48,000-crore plan featuring 97 kilometres of new network, with a targeted deadline of 2029 for the first four priority corridors.
RS MP Sandeep Pathak Leaves Delhi Residence Following Non-Bailable FIRs
Sandeep Pathak Punjab FIR: In a significant escalation of the ongoing political crisis, Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak has reportedly gone incommunicado after non-bailable FIRs were registered against him in Punjab, shortly after switching from the Aam Aadmi Party to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
IRS Officer’s Daughter Raped, Murdered, Chilling Details Shock Police
A 22-year-old accused arrested from Dwarka has confessed to a horrifying sequence of crimes, including a prior assault in Alwar, exposing disturbing patterns of violence, addiction, and calculated planning in the Delhi rape-murder case.
Election Commission action: Rs 1,072 crore seized in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal
Enforcement agencies have achieved a record-breaking seizure of cash, drugs, and illicit items across two states, surpassing previous records as the Election Commission intensifies efforts to ensure electoral integrity.
Assembly Elections 2026: West Bengal and Tamil Nadu Head to Critical Polls
Voters in two major states exercise their franchise today as West Bengal begins its first phase of voting for 152 seats, while Tamil Nadu conducts a single-phase election across all 234 assembly constituencies.
