India has crossed a major milestone, administering over 80 lakh (8 million) HPV vaccine doses to prevent cervical cancer. The National HPV Vaccination Campaign, launched in Feb 2026, provides free vaccines to 14-year-old adolescent girls. India has crossed a significant milestone in its efforts to prevent cervical cancer, with more than 80 lakh (8 million) … Read more
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath directed officials to immediately repair rain-damaged roads and make them motorable for the upcoming festival season. He said permanent renovation should be done after the monsoon and prioritized key routes. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to immediately repair roads damaged by heavy rain and floods and … Read more
Filmmaker Siddharth P Malhotra requested the media and public to stop speculating about his upcoming film ‘Kamal Aur Meena’. He confirmed work is ongoing but said details about the cast and studio will only be revealed after contracts are signed. Filmmaker and producer Siddharth P Malhotra has urged the media and public to refrain from … Read more
A railway embankment near Bania village in Bihar’s Rangra Chowk block breached under pressure from the rising Kosi River. The breach washed away 15 metres of the structure, causing floodwater to surge towards already inundated villages. The rising water level and mounting pressure of the Kosi River have triggered fresh alarm in Rangra Chowk block, … Read more
BRICS nations will deepen cooperation on cross-border payments and local-currency settlements under India’s 2026 Chairship. The goal is to build economic resilience through financial integration, with a focus on practical and efficient solutions. BRICS countries are set to deepen cooperation on cross-border payments, local-currency settlements, development finance and financial resilience, with the grouping’s finance track … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Following his participation in the SCO summit, Xi aims to champion Global South cooperation, backing the expansion of both blocs and promoting China’s development initiatives. As India begins hosting the BRICS summit amid pressing global economic concerns linked to the various conflicts, including … Read more
Telangana will appoint one transgender person as a co-opted member in each of its nine municipal corporations outside GHMC. The state’s new education policy will also cater to Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and Gen Beta to help achieve its future economic goals. Transgender Representation in Municipal Corporations Minister for Legislative Affairs D Sridhar Babu on … Read more
Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed Russia has been hit by over 30,000 sanctions, condemning Western economic coercion and ‘ugly’ competitive tactics while emphasizing Russia’s successful pivot to reliable partners like India. Putin Condemns ‘Ugly’ Western Tactics Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday revealed that Russia has been hit with over 30,000 sanctions, more than double … Read more
DRI busted a gold smuggling syndicate at Mumbai airport, arresting two airline staff and two transit passengers. An airline staffer was intercepted after a 50km chase. In total, 3.47 kg of gold dust valued at Rs 5.47 crore was seized. Acting on specific intelligence, officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Mumbai Zonal Unit, … Read more
Analyst Michael Kugelman notes the BRICS summit is a key opportunity for India to lead and connect with the Global South but faces challenges in achieving consensus. PM Modi highlights India’s role in providing stability and diversified supply chains. South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said on Saturday that the 18th BRICS Summit offers India, the … Read more