India is facing a brutal early summer with temperatures hitting 47.4°C. Experts warn that a developing "Super El Nino" could intensify these heatwaves and weaken the upcoming monsoon, threatening the country’s water security, power grids, and agricultural economy through 2026.
A government mint investigation reveals that 20 tonnes of silver offerings at the Vaishno Devi shrine are 95% fake, consisting mostly of toxic cadmium and iron.
The Odisha Congress has moved to disqualify three MLAs, including rising star Sofia Firdous, for cross-voting in the Rajya Sabha polls. The move follows their defiance of a party whip, which led to a victory for BJP-backed candidate Dilip Ray.
Bowbazar is one of the most crowded areas of Kolkata. At the time of the explosion, about 125 people were believed to be living in the two apartment blocks that collapsed.
Pakistan's economy is reeling as the Iran-US conflict disrupts oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. With fuel prices up 20%, the country faces soaring inflation, agricultural distress, and a potential $14 billion hit to its external payments and foreign reserves.
Anthropic has officially opened its Bengaluru office, marking India as its second-largest global market. Led by Irina Ghose, the expansion includes major partnerships in aviation, education, and agriculture, alongside a dedicated push to improve AI performance in ten widely spoken Indian languages.