Taati Muni Gopal Yadav

A controversy erupted in Tamil Nadu over the recitation order of national and state songs during a swearing-in ceremony. The DMK criticized the Vijay government for prioritizing 'Vande Mataram' over the Tamil invocation song, accusing them of disrespecting Tamil culture and adopting BJP's politics.

Former Tata Sons vice chairman argues an IPO can undermine the company’s special role in the group, and may not unlock much value

Global conflicts highlight the need for affordable, long-range weapons. The US is procuring thousands of new, mass-producible cruise missiles, the Barracuda-500M, for over $2.6 million each. India, too, is seeking similar low-cost, high-volume strike capabilities, including drones and missiles, under its upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026.

Speculation about Virat Kohli's potential return to Test cricket has resurfaced following comments from his childhood coach, Rajkumar Sharma. Sharma hinted that discussions regarding a comeback are underway, igniting excitement among fans who believe the former captain still has unfinished business in the longest format. Kohli retired from Test cricket in May 2025 after a distinguished 14-year career.

Once Mamata Banerjee’s strongest urban constituency, Bengal’s bhadralok were driven up the wall by corruption, job scams, civic decay and the handling of the RG Kar rape and murder, write Dwaipayan Ghosh & Dipawali Mitra

Meta has initiated significant layoffs, sending emails to thousands of employees whose positions are being eliminated. Company leadership confirmed the decision to reduce headcount for increased efficiency. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg also sent a company-wide memo expressing gratitude to departing employees and outlining future company direction. He assured remaining staff that no further company-wide layoffs are expected this year.

A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh, mother-in-law of deceased Twisha Sharma, engaging in character shaming and discussing Twisha's past relationships. Her son-in-law, Major Harshit Sharma, confronts her about the alleged interrogation of his sister. Meanwhile, police are intensifying efforts to apprehend Twisha's absconding husband, Samarth Singh, in a dowry harassment case.

Delhi High Court has reserved its decision on a plea by MP Raghav Chadha. He sought protection against AI-generated deepfakes and manipulated content. The court noted that political leaders often face criticism and satire. Arguments focused on the line between defamation and fair political commentary. The case highlights challenges in balancing free speech with dignity in the digital age.