23 North Karnataka Taluks Most Backward Since 2002

A recent report highlights that 23 taluks in North Karnataka have been classified as the most backward since 2002, raising concerns about regional development disparities and the effectiveness of government schemes.

DMK Gives CPI 5 Seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election

The CPI has been allocated five seats by the DMK for the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections after signing an agreement with Chief Minister M.K. Stalin. The party emphasized defeating the BJP over seat bargaining.

MCG Budget 2026-27: Rs 1,875 Crore Approved, 25% Rise

Gurgaon's MCG House approved a Rs 1,875 crore budget for 2026-27, projecting a 25% increase in expenditure. Revenue is expected to grow by 22% to Rs 1,918 crore, with shifts in sanitation and development allocations.

Gurgaon Canter Crash Injures 5, Driver Arrested

A canter rammed into a government SUV during a vehicle check in Gurgaon's Sector 77, injuring four Haryana excise officials and the truck driver. The driver was arrested and granted bail.

NIA Court Rejects Varavara Rao's Plea to Relocate

An NIA court in Mumbai has denied poet P Varavara Rao's request to move to Hyderabad, citing Supreme Court restrictions in the Elgar Parishad case, despite his medical and financial hardships.

Kolkata Police Bust Rs 3 Crore Digital Arrest Scam, Arrest 3

Kolkata Cyber Police arrested three individuals for a digital arrest fraud that duped a senior citizen of Rs 3 crore. The operation led to the seizure of six SIM boxes and 130 active SIM cards hidden in a wired system resembling a grocery store.

Gulf Air Chennai Flights Rerouted via Dammam

Bahrain's Gulf Air temporarily operates Chennai flights from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, due to closed airspace from regional conflict. Services include transport and visa assistance.

Indian Firms Unveil Kamikaze Drones with 1,000 km Range

Two Indian defence companies, IG Defence and NewSpace Research, have revealed indigenous kamikaze drones, Sheshnaag-150 and Project KAL, capable of flying over 1,000 km for precision strikes, enhancing India's deep-penetration capabilities.

Army Adds Pinaka Regiment, More to Come by Year-End

The Indian Army has inducted a new Pinaka rocket launcher regiment, bringing the total to seven, with an eighth set to be operational by late 2026. This expansion aims to enhance security along borders with Pakistan and China.

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