Topic: National India
Onion prices rise 82% in three months as supplies shrink
Onion prices in India have risen 82.3% in about three and a half months as reduced supply from Maharashtra and Karnataka keeps pressure on markets.
September 21, 2026
Five dead in Kerala landslides, flooding; UP, Gujarat face waterlogging
Five people have died in rain-related landslides, debris falls and flash floods in Kerala, while Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat are facing waterlogging after heavy rain.
September 21, 2026
Cyber fraudsters target children with free coins and gaming rewards
Cyber fraudsters are targeting children who play online games with free coins, rewards and fake update links. Experts advise parents to stay alert.
September 19, 2026
Monsoon withdrawal signs from Rajasthan, rain continues in UP, Maharashtra
IMD says conditions are favourable for southwest monsoon withdrawal from parts of western Rajasthan around September 19, while rain may continue in UP, Maharashtra and central India.
September 19, 2026
SpiceJet Flight Disruptions at Delhi Airport Leave Many Passengers Stranded
Several SpiceJet flights at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed or cancelled on Saturday due to operational issues, leaving passengers distressed.
September 19, 2026
Students protest after IIT Bombay student’s death on Mumbai campus
Students protested on the IIT Bombay campus after second-year student Sahil Wakode died by suicide. Police have begun an investigation into the circumstances.
September 19, 2026
Private universities cannot be run for profit, Supreme Court says
The Supreme Court has said private universities cannot be run as profit-making institutions and has directed states and Union Territories to obtain audit reports within six weeks.
September 18, 2026
Passport Rules Revised, Major Changes Announced in Fees as Well
The central government has made significant changes to passport rules and fees, affecting children’s passport validity and charges for various passport services.
September 18, 2026
Mamata Camp Responds to EC, Submits Alternative TMC Names, Symbols
The Mamata Banerjee faction has responded to the Election Commission and submitted alternative names and symbol options amid the Trinamool Congress dispute in West Bengal.
September 18, 2026
Claims of attacks on West Bengal churches spark demands for investigation
Controversy has grown over alleged attacks on churches and Christian institutions in West Bengal, with organisations demanding an impartial investigation and security.
September 17, 2026
IPS Bushra Bano says Jazakallah, meaning sparks debate on social media
West Bengal-cadre IPS officer Bushra Bano faces social media debate after using Assalamu alaikum, Inshallah and Jazakallah in a video for UPSC aspirants.
September 16, 2026
BJP to mark PM Modi’s birthday with Seva Pakhwada campaign
The BJP will organise a nationwide Seva Pakhwada and Seva Sankalp campaign from September 17 to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday.
September 16, 2026
Priyank Kharge challenges BJP leaders to sing full Vande Mataram
Amid the Karnataka Vande Mataram row, Priyank Kharge challenged BJP leaders to sing all six stanzas without a teleprompter and defended the state decision.
September 16, 2026
Floods Affect 5 Million in Bihar, Alerts Issued Across States
Around 5 million people in nearly 15 Bihar districts are affected by floods as alerts for heavy rain and strong winds are issued across several states.
September 16, 2026
UP cabinet may raise PRD allowance, decide on smart schools
Several important proposals may be decided at the Uttar Pradesh cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday, September 15.
September 15, 2026
Trust Clarifies Full Truth Behind Ram Temple CEO Selection Row
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has clarified the process for selecting retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as Ayodhya Ram Temple CEO.
September 15, 2026
Yogi government toughens stance to protect youth from substance abuse
The Yogi government has taken a strict stand in Uttar Pradesh to protect youth and minors from substance abuse, directing departments to act immediately and increase monitoring.
September 15, 2026
IAS Divya Mittal’s resignation accepted, speculation grows over Mirzapur politics
The Central government has accepted the resignation of 2013-batch IAS officer Divya Mittal, fuelling speculation over a possible political entry from Mirzapur.
September 15, 2026
Muslim cleric objects to Amit Shah’s remarks on Uniform Civil Code
Political and social reactions have intensified after Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s statement on the Uniform Civil Code, with Varanasi’s Maulana Abdul Batin Nomani opposing the government’s stance.
September 15, 2026
Congress attacks Kejriwal over Goa alliance announcement ahead of polls
Ahead of the 2027 Goa Assembly elections, AAP has announced an alliance with GFP, prompting Congress leader Pawan Khera to attack Arvind Kejriwal.
September 14, 2026
