Nigeria confirms joint military strikes with US forces against jihadist groups in Sokoto. Foreign Minister Tuggar says intelligence was provided by Nigeria, calls it an 'ongoing process'. Read details.
Pune ATS uncovers objectionable content on Al Qaeda suspect Zubair Hangargekar's devices, tracing IPs to Afghanistan. Court grants custody till Jan 3 for further probe. Read the full details.
Hindu groups in Jammu protest against alleged discrimination in MBBS admissions at Government Medical College, Jammu. They demand a separate merit list and threaten a complete shutdown.
Hindutva groups in Jammu protest against reservation policy for medical college admissions, threatening a complete shutdown. Key details on the demands and police response.
Uttar Pradesh government and Centre inject Rs 18.29 crore into Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) for 2025-26 to foster rural self-reliance and job creation. Read how this scheme empowers women SHGs.
Nineteen individuals were arrested after a protest near the Bangladesh deputy high commission in Kolkata turned violent, leading to police injuries and property damage. Read the full details and court proceedings here.
BJP's Punjab unit will observe Veer Bal Diwas on December 26 in Patiala, honoring the Sahibzadas. Sikh organizations oppose the event, calling it political appropriation. Details inside.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals 90% of daily-use goods are imported. He urges women's SHGs to boost local production for self-reliance. Read the full story.
Paddy procurement begins in Ganjam district with 476 centres. Over 1000 women from SHGs to manage the process. Farmers seek purchase of rain-affected crops.
Introverts are reshaping corporate India, advocating for quiet spaces, flexible work, and better understanding. Discover how companies like KPMG and Bristol-Myers Squibb are responding. Read more.
Right-wing groups barged into two Jabalpur churches, alleging forced conversions. Police detained youths as tensions rise ahead of Christmas. Get the full story.
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
A super flu, H3N2 Subclade K, disrupts holidays in Northern Hemisphere. Know its symptoms, duration, and high-risk groups. Stay informed and prepared this season.
As Christmas nears, choir groups across Pune take to the streets, singing carols in multiple languages. Youth participation has surged, with groups visiting homes, the elderly, and spreading a message of unity and hope. Read more.
Tamil Nadu Women's SHGs host a grand food festival at Besant Nagar beach, showcasing 235+ traditional dishes. Inaugurated by Dy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin, it promotes women's economic self-reliance. Free entry.
Discover how Bengaluru's diverse communities—from Cubbon Reads to supper clubs—are creating spaces for friendship and shared passions, helping strangers feel at home in India's tech capital.
Durg district's 'Mor Gaon-Mor Paani' campaign becomes a mass movement. Villagers & women's SHGs built ~10,000 soak pits, saving Rs 4 crore. Read how this water conservation drive is recharging groundwater.
Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the Saras Rajsakhi National Fair at JKK, praising women's SHGs for boosting the rural economy. The fair runs till Jan 4.
West Godavari district showcases a successful model of sustainable rural development. Driven by collector Chadalavada Nagarani, initiatives like SHG-run produce outlets and 'Choco Tales' are boosting incomes and protecting the environment. Read more.
The Bondi Beach shooters visited the Philippines weeks before the attack. Australian PM confirms ISIS inspiration. Explore the decades-long terror history in Mindanao.
Punjab Agricultural University's KVK empowers over 100 women's self-help groups in Ludhiana with training in food processing and entrepreneurship, fostering rural economic growth.
Chamarajanagar Zilla Panchayat empowers 160 women from 26 SHGs with aquaculture training, free fingerlings & market links under Matsya Sanjeevini. A new wave of rural livelihood.
Bharathidasan University's canteen remains non-functional for six months, forcing students to cross a dangerous road for food. Read about the stalled committee proposals and the collector's SHG plan.
Former US President Donald Trump reignites the 'soccer vs football' debate at the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw. Get details on his remarks and the full 2026 World Cup group stage matchups revealed.
Defending champions Argentina and European champions Spain get favourable draws for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Donald Trump awarded FIFA peace prize at star-studded ceremony. Full group details inside.
Manipur government asserts no group can issue decrees after insurgents threaten performers from the Sangai Festival. Police register cases, make arrests. Read the full story.
US President Donald Trump performed his signature YMCA dance and received FIFA's inaugural Peace Prize at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. Read the full story.
Lionel Messi's Argentina will begin its title defense against Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while the USA faces Paraguay. Get all the group stage details and key fixtures.
The official draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026 is out! Hosts Mexico will play South Africa in the tournament opener. Discover all the groups and key matchups here.
Manipur police issue stern warning and plan arrests after valley-based militant groups threaten theatre groups and others. Authorities vow to uphold law and order.