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SC seeks Centre, states reply on PIL seeking 30% quota for women lawyers

The plea refers to startling empirical evidence to say that while women are entering law schools in record numbers, they are systematically blocked from professional advancement

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need, says CM

Singh made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation of Tangkhul Naga community from Sinakeithei Village in Ukhrul district who urged him to deploy state police forces in the village

Constitution under constant attack from BJP-RSS, says Rahul Gandhi

He was addressing a 'Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha' in Raebareli, his parliamentary constituency, in memory of revolutionary Veera Pasi who belonged to the district

Kerala govt scraps Silverline project, to revoke land acquisition notices

Satheesan said at a press conference here that the notifications with regard to acquiring land for the project will be revoked

Country must stay alert amid West Asia crisis: Civil aviation minister

Naidu, during his maiden visit to Ranchi, said every sector, including civil aviation, must take responsibility and plan proactively to minimise the impact on citizens and the country

CCI will not allow 'winner-takes-all tyranny' of Big Tech: Member

CCI's member Sweta Kakkad said the rise of AI and its impact on pricing, algorithms and digital ecosystems are the newer challenges and that the regulator will deal with them efficiently

UN cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6.4% citing global uncertainties

As per the report released by the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, India, however, remains one of the fastest-growing major economies

Southwest Airlines opens GIC in Hyderabad to boost tech capabilities

The Global Innovation Centre (GIC) is supported by its employees based here through a wholly owned subsidiary, Southwest Airlines India Private Limited

Xi calls for immediate end to West Asia hostilities during talks with Putin

Welcoming Putin at the Great Hall of the People, Xi said renewed fighting in the Gulf and the wider West Asia must be avoided and stressed that negotiations should continue

KG-basin dispute: RIL, others seek mediation, SC refuses to halt hearing

The counsel urged the bench that hearing in the case may be stopped till the mediation outcome

Govt pursuing policy of 'continued calibrated capitulation' to China: Cong

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh also raised the issue of the Great Nicobar project to attack the government

Rupee hits fresh record low of 96.90 against US dollar in early trade

On Tuesday, the Indian rupee slumped for the eighth consecutive session and ended 50 paise down at its record low of 96.70 against the US dollar

Xi Jinping, Putin hold bilateral talks in Beijing days after Trump's visit

Ahead of the talks at the Great Hall of the People, Putin was accorded a ceremonial welcome by Xi

Simultaneous polls could save ₹7 trillion: Joint parliamentary panel chief

JPC chairman PP Chaudhary claimed that if simultaneous elections are held, the country will save ₹7 trillion, increasing the GDP by 1.6 per cent

US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, Reaper drones in Iran: CRS rpt

The number of aircraft damaged or destroyed may remain subject to revision due to multiple factors, including classification, ongoing combat activity, and attribution, said report

DRDO completes final trials of UAV-launched precision guided missile

The trials were conducted at a DRDO test range near Kurnool in Andhra Pradesh using an integrated ground control system (GCS) to command and control the ULPGM weapon system

Iran could trigger 'nuclear arms race' in West Asia, says J D Vance

Vance's remarks came a day after Prez Trump put off the decision to resume strikes on Iran at the request of Arab nations, including Qatar and the UAE

G4 seeks equal responsibilities, duties for new UNSC permanent members

India has maintained that the existing UNSC architecture hails from a different era and does not reflect current geopolitical realities

US State Secy Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23-26 ahead of Quad meet

India is set to host a meeting of Quad foreign ministers next week that is expected to deliberate on pressing global challenges, including the fallout of the West Asia crisis

India, Nordic nations agree to elevate ties to Green Tech and Innovation

In a joint press statement after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Prime Minister Modi said that they will continue to work together to strengthen the rules-based global order