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Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has proposed a nationwide blockchain-based registry to make India’s land records transparent, tamper-proof, and free from long-standing disputes.
A suspected transformer short circuit triggered the blaze at Siddhi Vinayak Hotel in Mathura’s Vrindavan area, prompting a large-scale rescue operation and raising fresh concerns over fire safety compliance.
Villagers in Kendrapara allegedly refused to send children after a Dalit woman was appointed helper, prompting administrative intervention to restore ICDS services.
Pilot Safely Lands Failing Plane on Busy Georgia Road, Collides With 3 Vehicles but Averts Tragedy
Moody’s Ratings projects India to remain the fastest-growing G20 economy with 6.4 per cent GDP growth in FY2026-27, supported by strong domestic demand and a resilient banking sector.
Trade unions and farmers’ groups have called a Bharat Bandh on February 12 to protest labour reforms and trade policies, potentially disrupting banks, transport and public services across several states.
The Union Home Ministry has mandated the six-stanza version of Vande Mataram at official events to ensure uniform national protocol.
The Bombay High court upheld the conviction but modified the sentence, citing the convict’s young age at the time of offence, over nine years in custody, and documented reformative efforts in prison.
Independent testing has sparked a public debate over packaged Amul milk hygiene, with brands defending their quality checks and regulators yet to issue a formal clarification.
Major bank unions have called a one-day nationwide strike on 12 February 2026, prompting SBI and other public sector lenders to warn customers of possible service disruptions while digital banking remains operational.
A week after a biker’s death in Janakpuri, another man dies in Rohini’s uncovered drain, raising urgent questions on Delhi’s public safety standards.
The White House fact sheet on the interim India‑US trade deal was quietly corrected after New Delhi’s intervention, adjusting tariff, digital tax, and purchase commitments.
Canara Bank in Nagpur bank faces scrutiny after a 90-year-old man was allegedly pressured into buying an insurance policy maturing decades later.
Parents of an 18‑year‑old NEET aspirant, whose death in a Patna hostel raised sexual assault concerns, protest in Delhi demanding an impartial judicial investigation amid DNA tests and police suspensions.
A 37-year-old Indian-origin IT professional from Karnataka was killed in a suspected targeted shooting at a busy Toronto shopping centre.
The Congress-led opposition alleges partisan conduct by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, triggering a rare no-confidence motion during Parliament’s Budget Session.
A Canadian woman has accused a Bengaluru hotel spa therapist of sexual harassment, prompting a police investigation amid conflicting claims.
Fresh ethnic clashes in Manipur’s Ukhrul district led authorities to suspend internet services and impose curfew to prevent misinformation and further violence.
UPSC’s revised 2026 Civil Services rules bar serving IAS and IFS officers from reappearing in the exam unless they resign from service.
A large-scale demolition in Varanasi’s Dalmandi market to widen access to the Kashi Vishwanath temple has triggered protests, police deployment and concerns over livelihoods and heritage.
A Hyderabad IT professional has accused his former employer of forcing extreme 16-hour workdays without overtime pay and firing him for demanding fair compensation.
The 24-year-old social media creator was found dead in her Kasaragod home, with police investigating the circumstances and urging against speculation.