4 min readNew DelhiMar 19, 2026 04:14 AM IST In September last year, the Latin American country Peru, a rare litigant at an Indian court, declared at the Delhi High Court – “this matter will involve heavy intoxication arguments”. The fight was over exclusive protection over the Geographical Indication (GI) of the grape-fermented brandy from...

In a striking example of community-led ecological restoration, a garbage-choked canal in Cuddalore has been revived and transformed into a beautiful mangrove stretch. The 3-km-long stretch of the Buckingham Canal under the Pichavaram range was once clogged with plastic waste and debris. Today, it hosts around 3,000 mangrove saplings planted along its banks, restoring both...

NEW DELHI: The Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, proposing to bring clarity in respect of prior permissions by enabling the govt to prescribe the validity period within which foreign contributions may be received and also the timelines for their utilisation.The bill is likely to be introduced in the current...

Former Chief Minister of Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader Naveen Patnaik speaking to media in Bhubaneshwar. | Photo Credit: ANI  Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Wednesday clarified that no party funds of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) would be diverted to the Biju Naveen Inspirational Foundation (BNIF), a public charitable trust named...

2 min readDelhiMar 18, 2026 11:55 PM IST Sporting Club Delhi is set to play its first match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JLN) on Thursday, its new home for the Indian Super League season. Since the Delhi Dynamos stopped operating in 2019, this will be the first time a Delhi-based club will play in...

A road widening project in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral after a contractor paved a newly widened road around a functional hand pump, leaving it standing in the middle of the thoroughfare. The incident occurred on the road from Doodhnath Junction to Vidhyanchal this week. Rather than removing the hand pump that obstructed the...

(Image via Getty: Shedeur Sanders, Deion Sanders, Karrueche Tran) Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but his latest viral video alongside actress Karrueche Tran has the internet divided. While some see a beautiful story of support following his 2025 health scares, a loud segment of the comment...

Security personnel scanning bags of pilgrims at a TTD luggage deposit centre in Tirumala. | Photo Credit: BY ARRANGEMENT To streamline amenities for pilgrims and ensure a hassle-free darshan experience, the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has set up an extensive network of luggage deposit and delivery centres. Catering to the needs of millions of devotees...

2 min readBengaluruMar 18, 2026 08:04 PM IST The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Bengaluru police arrested an illegal arms supplier from Madhya Pradesh and recovered five firearms and over 50 rounds of ammunition, officials said on Wednesday. The police identified the arrested accused as Irfan, 34, a civil engineer from Bhopal. Last month...

As Muslims across the world prepare to celebrate Eid ul-Fitr, thousands of Indian workers in Gulf countries are staring at a lonely festival this year, without the warmth of home, family embraces or shared meals. For years, Eid has meant a homecoming for many Indian expatriates, particularly from countries like Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates...