Ganjam Steps Up COVID-19 Vigil as Andhra Pradesh Reports Fresh Infections
The Ganjam district administration has strengthened COVID-19 surveillance after fresh cases and suspected virus-related deaths were reported in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh. In a directive issued on July 13, 2026, the…
After Last Year’s Tragedy, Odisha Unveils Mega Safety Plan for Puri Rath Yatra
Odisha has launched its biggest-ever security plan for the Puri Rath Yatra 2026. Nearly 12,000 police personnel, 19 IPS officers, and over 100 senior officials have been deployed for the…
Trump Proposes 20% Strait of Hormuz Cargo Fee, Raising Fresh Concerns for India
US President Donald Trump has announced a proposal to charge a 20% fee on all cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz. He also said the US military would resume…
IndiGo Engineer Arrested in Leh After Heroin Recovery During ANTF Operation
An aircraft maintenance engineer working for IndiGo has been arrested in Leh after police recovered heroin from his possession. The arrest was made by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) during…
BKTC Employee Arrested for Alleged Theft of Cash, Gold and Silver from Badrinath Temple Donations
A Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) employee has been arrested for allegedly misappropriating donations from the Badrinath temple in Uttarakhand. The accused, Pramod Nautiyal, was arrested by a Special Investigation Team…
Indian Railways Loses 1.27 Crore Linen Items in 4 Years as AC Coach Thefts Rise
Indian Railways has reported a sharp rise in linen theft from AC coaches. RTI data shows that 1.27 crore bedroll items went missing between January 2022 and May 2026. The…
Punjab Congress Power Struggle Continues as Leaders Push for Raja Warring’s Removal
The leadership dispute in the Punjab Congress has intensified ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections. AICC in-charge Bhupesh Baghel met senior Punjab Congress leaders in Chandigarh to discuss the growing…
15 Dead After Boat Carrying Indian Tourists Capsizes Near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island
At least 15 people lost their lives after a speedboat carrying Indian tourists overturned near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island on Saturday. Four staff members and thirty-two Indian tourists were on…
India Defends E20 Petrol as the New National Fuel Standard
The Central Government has reaffirmed that E20 petrol is now the standard fuel across India. E20 contains 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. India achieved its 20% ethanol blending target last…
Why England and Argentina Referees Never Officiate Each Other’s FIFA World Cup Matches
FIFA selects referees for every World Cup match based on neutrality, performance, and possible conflicts of interest. One of the most notable restrictions involves England and Argentina. Officials from these…