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Gojek Founder Nadiem Makarim Sentenced To 10 Years In Chromebook Corruption Case, Here’s What Happened

July 2, 2026

Indonesia’s former education minister and Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty in a $120 million corruption case linked to pandemic-era Chromebook procurement for schools, which he denies and plans to appeal.

Why Karnataka Is Rolling Out Permanent Digital Residence Certificates Ahead of SIR

July 2, 2026

The state has introduced a fully digital, time-bound certificate system to simplify voter verification and ensure eligible citizens are not excluded during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Bengaluru IT Campus Daycare Horror: 5 Caregivers Booked for Allegedly Abusing Toddlers

July 2, 2026

Five booked after shocking videos reveal horrific physical abuse and torture of IT employees’ toddlers at a prominent corporate daycare in Bengaluru.

Govt Asks Meta to Halt WhatsApp Username Rollout in India, Seeks Explanation Within 3 Days

July 2, 2026

The govt has ordered Meta to suspend WhatsApp’s highly anticipated username feature, demanding a detailed explanation within three days to prove it will not fuel a rise in impersonation and phishing scams.

Why NCERT’s New Class 9 Social Science Textbook Has Sparked a Debate Over the Preamble, Secularism and the Emergency

July 2, 2026

NCERT’s revised Class 9 Social Science textbook under NEP 2020 has introduced major curriculum changes, prompting political and academic debate over constitutional values, history and education.

Crude Oil Prices Have Fallen Over 40%: Why Petrol & Diesel Rates Remain Unchanged in India

July 2, 2026

While international Crude Oil prices have dropped significantly to pre-conflict levels, Indian consumers continue to pay high retail rates for petrol and diesel as oil marketing companies focus on recovering their massive historical losses.

Rajasthan Horror: 13-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped Across Multiple Locations; 4 Hotels Bulldozed

July 2, 2026

Police have arrested several accused and demolished four allegedly illegal hotels as investigations into the minor’s alleged abuse continue amid public outrage.

How Will You Prove You’re An Indian Citizen If A Passport Isn’t The Whole Answer?

July 1, 2026

A fresh government clarification has reignited questions over which documents establish Indian citizenship and why no single document is considered conclusive.

Why Are CBSE Class 12 Students Questioning the Revaluation Process? Missing Marks, Delays & Admission Worries Explained

July 1, 2026

Students and parents have raised concerns over alleged revaluation errors and delayed CBSE Class 12 results, saying the uncertainty is affecting college admissions while the board maintains its review process is robust.

US Removes Sanctions on Four Indian Companies Linked to Russia-Related Restrictions

July 1, 2026

Following persistent diplomatic efforts by New Delhi, Washington has officially delisted four Indian companies previously penalised for allegedly supplying dual-use technology to Russia, paving the way for their full reintegration into the global market.

SIR Begins in Karnataka: Everything Voters Need to Know About the Door-to-Door Enumeration Process

July 1, 2026

ECI’s new enumeration drive explains verification, timelines, forms and voter responsibilities across Karnataka comprehensively.

Why Is Vadilal’s Family Feud Back In Court After Three Decades? Bombay HC’s Order Changes Everything

July 1, 2026

Few Indian consumer brands have remained as enduring as Vadilal. Yet behind one of the country’s best-known ice cream names lies a family dispute that

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UP Horror: 38-Year-Old Varanasi Businessman Beaten to Death by Mob After Car Hits Woman

Late-night Varanasi accident sparks mob killing of businessman; arrests and protests follow.

Nitin Gadkari Says ‘No Future’ For Petrol Diesel Vehicles, Urges Shift To Cleaner Fuels

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari calls for a rapid shift to cleaner fuels, citing rising imports, pollution and economic concerns.

MP Assembly First In India to Pass 33% Women’s Reservation Resolution After Opposition Walkout

The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed a resolution backing 33% reservation for women post-delimitation, triggering political clashes and an Opposition walkout.

Thums Up, T20 World Cup and Rural Expansion: Inside Coca-Cola’s Q1 Strategy for the Indian Market

Coca-Cola’s India strategy blends cricket, affordability and rural expansion to drive strong global growth in 2026.

West Bengal Elections 2026: Voting Suspended In Baranagar After Repeated EVM Malfunctions

Voting across 142 West Bengal constituencies began amid tensions, violence claims and alleged 30 lakh disenfranchised voters.

Ghaziabad: Massive Fire At Housing Society, Residents Evacuated Safely, No Casualties Reported So Far, Probe Underway

A fire in an upper-floor flat at Gaur Green Avenue triggered panic before being contained without casualties.

Rising Jet Fuel Prices, West Asia Crisis And Policy Gaps Push Indian Airlines Into Survival Mode: All You Need to Know

Soaring fuel costs and policy gaps are pushing Indian airlines into a deepening operational and financial crisis.

Rajiv Gandhi Case Convict A.G. Perarivalan Becomes High Court Lawyer After 31 Years In Jail

The Supreme Court’s historic ruling ends A.G. Perarivalan’s 31-year imprisonment and clarifies constitutional limits on gubernatorial authority versus federal recommendations.

Bengal Election: EVM Malfunction Triggers Chaos In Howrah Bali, Voting Halted, Two Arrested

A technical EVM glitch at a Bali polling booth triggered protests, spread unrest to nearby booths, and led to arrests before authorities restored voting.

India’s Airlines Sound SOS: Soaring Jet Fuel Costs Threaten Flight Cancellations, Seek Urgent Government Action

Indian airlines urge government action as rising fuel prices threaten stability and flight operations.

34-Year-Old Jharkhand Woman Found Dead In Locked Bengaluru Flat; Probe Underway Into Suspicious Death

A 34-year-old woman from Jharkhand was discovered dead inside her locked Bengaluru apartment after neighbours reported a foul smell.

More Than Five Dead, 11 Injured In Crane Collapse At Workshop In Telangana’s Rangareddy District

Five migrant workers lost their lives and eleven were injured when a crane collapsed during severe weather at a Telangana workshop, triggering a negligence investigation.

Was Kriti Sanon’s Hyphen Exit A Marketing Gimmick? What It Says About India’s Advertising Culture

Kriti Sanon’s SPF Police reveal highlights how Indian brands now use confusion-driven storytelling as marketing strategy.

Thane Court Acquits Man Accused Of Raping And Impregnating His Sister-In-Law After Key Witnesses Turn Hostile

A Thane sessions court cleared a man of rape charges after the survivor and key witnesses gave inconsistent statements, weakening the prosecution’s case.

Heatwaves, Weak Monsoon And Oil Price Spike May Drive India’s Inflation Higher

India’s inflation outlook is worsening as heatwaves, weak monsoon expectations, and rising oil prices converge simultaneously.

Kedarnath Under Scrutiny As Viral Reels Trigger Debate On Pilgrimage Conduct, Crowding And ‘Reel Culture’

Viral social media reels from Kedarnath have triggered public outrage, raising concerns over respect, crowd behaviour and the growing clash between digital content creation and religious sanctity at pilgrimage sites.

Vinesh Phogat Accuses WFI Of Deliberately Blocking Her Wrestling Return After A 20-Month Break

Vinesh Phogat accuses WFI of obstructing her comeback tournament entry, while federation denies all allegations entirely.

Surat: Son’s WhatsApp Message Carrying Alleged Confession Note Exposes 39-Year-Old Dietician Murder Case

A Surat dietician’s alleged murder came to light after her son shared a confession note via WhatsApp, revealing a chilling attempt to conceal her body in a cement-filled wooden box.

Nagpur: 3-Year-Old Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Pit In Kondhali; Negligence Probe Underway

A toddler’s death in Nagpur after falling into an uncovered soak pit has raised serious concerns over civic negligence and safety lapses.

Hit-and-Run: Two Cousins Killed Returning from IPL Match in Delhi’s Ashoka Road Tragedy

Two cousins returning home after watching an IPL match were killed when a speeding goods carrier hit their motorcycle and fled the scene in Delhi.

Iran’s Unused Oil Storage Shrinks To 22 Days Or Less As Export Curbs Tighten: Report

Iran’s oil sector faces mounting pressure as shrinking storage and weak exports force difficult production decisions.

Maharashtra’s Marathi Rule For Drivers Faces Delay, Govt Assures No Livelihood Impact

The Maharashtra government’s push for Marathi proficiency among drivers has sparked debate, with unions seeking time and officials assuring support without affecting livelihoods.

Bengaluru Leads as Career Hub for Large Companies in AI Era While Automation Reshapes Jobs, Hiring Trends

Bengaluru continues to dominate India’s AI hiring landscape, with large companies accelerating recruitment for specialised roles. But beneath this growth lies a structural shift.

Salim Dola, Close Associate Of Dawood Ibrahim, Deported From Turkey After Istanbul Arrest, Arrives In Delhi

Deported from Turkey, Salim Dola’s arrival in Delhi marks a key step in India’s crackdown on transnational drug networks.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.