Daily News Dose

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has been released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday afternoon around 1.30 pm. He was freed after the Union government revoked his detention under the National Security Act (NSA). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Friday dealt with a plea seeking paid menstrual leave for women across workplaces. Instead of issuing any immediate order, the Court asked the Central Government to examine the suggestion and consider whether such a policy could be created. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Indian crew member has been killed, and 15 others evacuated after a US-owned oil tanker was attacked off the coast of Iraq. Indian authorities say they are in touch with survivors and are assisting with their return and welfare.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Indians were killed and one is missing after merchant ships were attacked during the ongoing West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs said. The war began on February 28 after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, escalating tensions across the region. At least three ships were hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the number of vessels attack...

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday directed the Union government to create a no-fault compensation policy for people who suffer serious adverse effects after receiving COVID-19 vaccines.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a significant political development, opposition parties are planning to bring a motion to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Sources say a draft notice for the motion is ready and is likely to be submitted later this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A political row has erupted after President Droupadi Murmu’s visit to West Bengal, where she attended the International Santal Conclave in Darjeeling district. The organisers were forced to shift the event to a smaller venue after the state administration reportedly denied permission for the original location, citing security concerns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

India is continuing with its imports of Russian oil, despite the United States only temporarily allowing the sale of Russian crude to the country. New Delhi insists it doesn’t need Washington’s permission for its purchases. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two Indian Air Force pilots were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a training mission. Here’s what we know so far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar filing his nomination for the Rajya Sabha seat, Bihar will see a dramatic reset in politics. And for the first time in decades, the BJP appears poised to install its own Chief Minister in a Hindi heartland state where that post had long eluded it. The real question now is, who will lead Bihar? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indian rupee has slipped past the psychologically crucial 92-mark, touching 92.17 against the US dollar. But behind that number lies a much bigger story — one that connects geopolitics, oil tankers, inflation and stock markets. Will the escalating conflict in the Middle East may impact Indian economy? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new survey conducted by the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights — also known as the FRA — together with the European Institute for Gender Equality paints a complex picture of progress, persistence, and silence. Why do so many cases go unreported, and what researchers call the “Nordic paradox? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney held wide-ranging talks. The two leaders sealed key agreements on uranium and critical minerals. So, let’s take a closer look at all that was decided. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran's security chief Ali Larijani vowed on Sunday to hit the US and Israel with a force never seen before following their strikes on the Islamic republic which killed the country's supreme leader. How has Iran and the world reacted to the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iran, targeting multiple military sites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Delhi CM and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and 23 others were discharged in the Delhi excise policy case on Friday. The court said there was no overarching conspiracy or criminal intent in the case.  So what did the court say and what is this case all about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his two-day state visit to Israel. Modi held high-level talks, addressed the Israeli Parliament, and paid tribute at a Holocaust memorial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)  has decided to withdraw a Class 8 social science textbook and its chapter discussing judicial corruption after the Chief Justice of India took serious exception to it. What began as an academic chapter has now escalated into a constitutional moment, drawing in the judiciary, senior advocates, and the central government. See om...

India is set to roll out a nationwide HPV vaccination programme for 14-year-old girls later this month. The vaccine will be provided free of cost through government health centres. Each year, nearly 1.15 crore girls will become eligible for the shot. The government says this is a major step in preventing cervical cancer in India. But what exactly is HPV, and why is the vaccine important? See omnys...

Late Sunday night, what began as a protest in Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi escalated into violence, leaving several students injured and sparking sharp accusations between rival student groups. What triggered the protest, and what have authorities done to curb it? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a sharp rebuke of the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the main opposition party was unable to digest India’s success on the global stage. So why did he rake up the Youth Congress activists' shirtless protest at the AI summit two days after the incident? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indian exports to the US will now face a reduced reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, effective February 24, 2026, for a period of 150 days. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India on Friday joined the US-led strategic alliance called Pax Silica — a coalition focused on critical minerals and artificial intelligence. So why does India’s entry into the alliance matter? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court made strong oral observations about the growing trend of state governments announcing “freebies” ahead of elections. The court questioned whether the practice risks undermining the nation’s long-term development. So what prompted the apex court to remark on the freebie culture? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has set aside a controversial ruling of the Allahabad High Court, which had held that grabbing a minor girl’s breast and loosening the string of her pyjama amounted only to preparation and not an attempt to commit rape. But on what grounds did the High Court arrive at such a conclusion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.