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Assam's West Karbi Anglong hit by violence amid eviction protests: What’s happening?

Violence broke out in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong after protests over alleged encroachment on protected grazing land spiralled out of control. Homes were damaged, the ancestral house of a senior KAAC

Smartphone price hike alert: Why smartphones could get costlier in 2026

A global memory chip shortage is set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026. Entry-level buyers could be hit the hardest, even as premium phones keep sales values afloat.

‘Not doing enough’: What did Delhi HC tell Centre over pollution crisis? | Delhi aqi | Delhi smog

The Delhi High Court has pulled up the Centre over worsening air pollution in the national capital and asked it to consider reducing the 18% GST on air purifiers.

Watch: Navi Mumbai International Airport begins commercial operations

Navi Mumbai International Airport commenced its airside operations today with the arrival of its first commercial flight. The aircraft was accorded a ceremonial water cannon salute on arrival.

Big news for Delhites: Delhi Metro expansion gets cabinet nod; 13 new stations to be added

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved Phase 5A of the Delhi Metro worth Rs 12,015 crore, Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said. The proposed expansion will add 16 more km of metro line

US ends H-1B visa lottery: What the new skill-and-wage system means for Indians | Immigration

The United States has scrapped the H-1B visa lottery and replaced it with a skill- and wage-based selection system.

LVM3-M6 BlueBird Block-2: Why this ISRO launch is a big leap for India’s space ambitions

ISRO has just crossed a historic milestone with the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission, placing the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into low Earth orbit. It was ISRO’s heaviest-ever payload,

Electoral roll overhaul: Over 10% of voters dropped in latest SIR revision: Key details

More than 3.67 crore voter names have been omitted from draft electoral rolls after the second round of the Special Intensive Revision. The deletions span 11 states and Union Territories

Sensex at 100,000?: Why Chris Wood believes 2026 could be a turning point for Indian markets

Global equity strategist Christopher Wood lays out a cautious but hopeful roadmap for Indian markets in 2026.

Bangladesh unrest deepens: US dials Yunus; Dhaka suspends visa services in India | India-Bangladesh

Unrest in Bangladesh has now spilled into diplomacy. Visa services have been suspended across missions, and the United States has stepped in with a direct call to interim leader Muhammad Yunus.