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Jharkhand protesters begin hunger strike after being stopped from marching to CM residence

Seventeen agitators launched a hunger strike after authorities prevented them from marching to the Chief Minister's residence in Ranchi as part of their ongoing protest.

Modi surpasses Nehru to become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister

Two soldiers die in accidental blast near LoC in Uri sector

Centre clears ₹13,000-crore greenfield airport in Great Nicobar, drops INS Baaz expansion plan

Patna court grants relief to Khan Sir, stays arrest in coaching centre firing case

The court directed that no coercive action be taken against the popular educator in connection with the alleged firing incident at a coaching centre, pending further proceedings in the case.

Can India weather a Strait of Hormuz crisis?

While a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz would affect global energy markets, India's diversified crude oil imports, strategic petroleum reserves and expanding energy partnerships could help cushion the impact.

Somali referee barred from US, ruled out of FIFA World Cup 2026

Omar Abdulkadir Artan set to become Somalia’s first World Cup match official was denied entry at Miami airport despite holding a valid visa, with FIFA confirming his withdrawal from the tournament.

Govt reduces subsidised LPG refills under Ujjwala scheme from 12 to 4 a year

The move comes amid rising global LPG prices, with beneficiaries of the flagship cooking gas scheme now eligible for fewer subsidised cylinder refills each year.

Former Trinamool MLA Sabyasachi Dutta arrested in extortion, corruption case

Former Rajarhat-Newtown legislator and Bidhannagar civic councilor was arrested after a businessman’s complaint alleging extortion and intimidation; police to seek judicial custody.

Vizag Steel Plant accident kills at least eight workers as molten iron spills from crane-operated bucket

Rescue operations are underway at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited facility in Visakhapatnam after molten iron spilled during handling operations, with officials warning that the death toll could rise.