The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought Sourabh Chandrakar, the alleged kingpin and promoter of the Mahadev online betting syndicate, back to India from Oman following his extradition from Muscat. Detained after an Interpol Red Notice was issued against him, Chandrakar is scheduled to be produced before a special CBI court in Raipur, Chhattisgarh….
Delhi’s trading community has claimed an estimated ₹11,000 crore business loss following the INDIA bloc’s rally at Ramlila Grounds, alleging that restrictions and disruption around the venue brought commercial activity across several major markets to a virtual standstill. The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), also referred to as CTI in the reported statements, said…
Iran has formally designated the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as “terrorist organisations” and classified Britain’s foreign intelligence service, MI6, as a “hostile group”. Announced on November 1, 2026, the decision marks a significant escalation in the already strained relationship between Tehran and London, bringing Britain’s armed forces and intelligence establishment directly…
Ambitious Lifelong Care Township Reliance Foundation has announced plans to build a 100-acre township near Mumbai, offering lifelong homes, specialised healthcare and comprehensive support to more than 5,000 vulnerable people. Named Nita Mukesh Ambani Anant Ashray, the proposed not-for-profit initiative at Karjat aims to create an inclusive community for orphaned children, senior citizens and people…
Odisha’s Free Education Push: From KG to PG and Expanded Food Security marks a significant expansion of the state’s welfare approach. By removing financial barriers across the education system and increasing monthly rice support for vulnerable households, the government is seeking to address two fundamental challenges simultaneously—access to education and household food security. A Broader…
Vedanta Aluminium and V-Spark are scaling deep-tech initiatives aimed at unlocking up to ₹2,100 crore in value through AI, digitalisation and automation. The announcement came at MetALverse, a technology showcase in Jharsuguda, Odisha, bringing global technology leaders and emerging startups together to accelerate the deployment of next-generation solutions across large-scale industrial operations. Vedanta Aluminium And V-Spark:…
TP Northern Odisha Distribution Limited (TPNODL), the Tata Power–Odisha government joint-venture distribution company, has crossed 50,000 rooftop solar installations across its five-district service area. With cumulative connections reaching 51,004 in early September 2026, the milestone signals growing household interest in solar power and a broader shift towards decentralised and cleaner electricity consumption in northern Odisha. A…
Shinde Orders Five-Year Audit of Temple Donations The controversy surrounding donations at Mumbai’s renowned Shree Siddhivinayak Temple has taken an official turn after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde ordered a comprehensive five-year audit of the temple’s finances. The decision follows allegations by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, who claimed that nearly ₹18 crore…
Tehran has said ‘no decision’ has been made about attending a fresh round of talks with the United States, with Iran’s foreign ministry accusing Washington of not being serious about diplomacy. The statement, citing alleged “violations” of a fragile two-week ceasefire, has cast uncertainty over whether negotiations in Islamabad will proceed as planned. Background: A Fragile Ceasefire and…
Days after Lenskart sparked controversy over its workplace policies, Air India has landed in a similar storm. The airline is facing backlash after its internal grooming guidelines—circulating widely on social media—appeared to object to symbols such as sindoor, chooda, and mangalsutra worn by cabin crew. The episode has reignited a broader debate on corporate dress codes, cultural identity, and perceived bias….
