Ladakh’s political groups, Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance, have called for a shutdown on June 23, accusing the Centre of reneging on agreements regarding legislative powers and constitutional safeguards. They warn of renewed agitation if their demands for full statehood and Sixth Schedule status are not met, emphasizing…

An Indian captain, Ajay Pant, has been arrested in the UK and charged with breaching sanctions after his Russian oil tanker was intercepted in the English Channel. The vessel, en route to India from Russia, was found to be stateless. Pant’s family in Uttarakhand has appealed to the Indian government…

In a groundbreaking move, the National Highways Authority of India has launched ‘Margsarthi’, a cutting-edge AI tool that transforms the way contract documents are reviewed. This innovative system cuts down processing time from a matter of days to mere minutes, allowing for unprecedented efficiency.

Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered a significant upgrade of the national cyber crime helpline ‘1930’. The directive emphasizes integrating advanced technology like AI and multilingual support to enhance reporting and redressal. Shah stressed swift action on cyber financial fraud complaints, including prioritizing bank account freezing issues, and called for…

Houslisting operations for Census 2027 are progressing, with 23 states and Union Territories completing this initial phase. Himachal Pradesh recently began its field operations, while Kerala and Nagaland launched self-enumeration. This digital-first census aims for comprehensive coverage, collecting data on housing and household details through a structured questionnaire.