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Polluted river stretches drop to 296, says Govt

India, July 21 -- The number of polluted river stretches in the country has declined from 351 in 2018 to 296 in 2025, based on biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), an indicator of organic pollution, the G... Read More


Sikkim CM presents Rs 19,215 crore Budget for 2026-27

India, July 21 -- Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday tabled in the Assembly a Budget of Rs 19,215 crore for the financial year 2026-27, with the focus on developing infrastructure and s... Read More


DGCA issues 1,331 pilot licences till June: Govt

India, July 21 -- As many as 1,331 commercial pilot licences have been issued by aviation watchdog DGCA this year till June 30, and out of them, 41 per cent of the cadets were trained overseas, accord... Read More


'Not talking about some 56-year-old youth': PM Modi's sharp jibe at Rahul Gandhi sparks political buzz

India, July 20 -- PM Narendra Modi appeared to take a veiled swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi while speaking ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament on Monday. Highlighting India's progress in... Read More


Parliament stalls again: Opposition protests force Lok Sabha adjournment amid uproar

India, July 20 -- Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted on Monday after opposition members raised slogans over several issues, forcing repeated interruptions and an adjournment of the House till noon. ... Read More


J&K flood tragedy deepens: Heavy rain hampers rescue as death toll rises to 12

India, July 20 -- Search and rescue operations in the flood-hit districts of Jammu and Kashmir faced fresh setbacks on Monday as continuous heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions slowed relief eff... Read More


India urges citizens to avoid Iran travel as security situation worsens

India, July 20 -- The Indian government has issued a fresh travel advisory urging its citizens to postpone all non-essential travel to Iran due to the country's deteriorating security situation. The M... Read More


World Cup integrity questioned by European rights body, urging FIFA to help protect 2030 WC

India, July 20 -- Europe's top human rights body questioned the integrity of the World Cup and urged FIFA on Sunday to help build a stronger framework for the 2030 edition being played mostly in Spain... Read More


The biggest takeaways from the 2026 World Cup

India, July 20 -- The World Cup final between Spain and defending champion Argentina marks the end of the biggest tournament in the competition's history. At the final whistle in New Jersey on Sunday,... Read More


Saka's hat trick lifts England past France in WC third-place game

India, July 20 -- England and France delivered a thriller in a World Cup match that was supposed to be an afterthought. A day before Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to try and defend their title ... Read More