Daily News Dose

The Karnataka High Court has lifted the ban on bike taxi services in the state. The ban was in place since April. So what changed, and what does this mean for riders and drivers? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has stepped in on prayers at the disputed Bhojshala–Kamal Maula complex in Madhya Pradesh. With Basant Panchami falling on a Friday this year, both Hindu and Muslim groups had sought permission to perform rituals at the site. So, what did the top court finally decide? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Air India to pay Rs 1.5 lakh in compensation to a father and daughter over poor services on a Delhi–New York flight. What prompted the consumer forum to hold the airline responsible for causing mental agony and harassment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the fourth year in a row, Tamil Nadu Governor has walked out of the State Assembly without delivering his address. But this time, it happened within minutes. So what exactly happened inside the Tamil Nadu Assembly today? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2017 Unnao rape case exposed a brutal abuse of power- from sexual violence to a death in police custody. Now, the Delhi High Court has ruled that convicted politician Kuldeep Singh Sengar will not get interim relief in the case linked to the survivor’s father’s death. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A software engineer lost his life after his car fell into a pit dug for the basement of an under-construction building in Greater Noida. The incident happened early Saturday amid dense fog. The 27-year-old’s father says he heard his son’s desperate pleas for help. So what exactly happened that night, and why couldn’t he be rescued in time? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Indians in Iran began returning home amid growing unrest, with emotional reunions seen at the Delhi airport early Saturday. Several returnees, including students, arrived on commercial flights and spoke about the tense situation they left behind. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BJP has surged ahead of the NCP–NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) combine in the civic body elections across key cities in Maharashtra, including Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. According to early trends and results declared on Friday, the party appears to be consolidating its hold on urban local bodies—but what exactly do the numbers tell us? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

A SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts has returned to Earth earlier than planned, splashing down safely in the Pacific Ocean off California. NASA says the mission was cut short due to a serious medical concern affecting one crew member. This marks the first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station — so what exactly happened in space? See omnystudio.com/listene...

The world is heating up faster than expected, and new data from European scientists suggests we may already be crossing a line governments once promised not to cross. 2025 has officially become the world’s third-warmest year on record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blinkit, Swiggy and Zepto have built their brands on speed. But now, the government is asking them to slow down. So why has the Centre stepped in, and what changes are being forced on India’s biggest quick-commerce platforms? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s space agency has begun 2026 with a setback. ISRO’s trusted PSLV failed to complete its mission after an anomaly during flight, leaving the fate of 16 satellites uncertain. So what exactly happened during the launch? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Enforcement Directorate has moved the Supreme Court, accusing the West Bengal government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of interfering with its investigation during recent raids in Kolkata. The case is linked to an alleged coal theft scam and has now turned into a major political and legal face-off — so what exactly happened, and why has the ED gone to the top court? See omnystudio.c...

One person was killed and at least 16 injured after a speeding Audi rammed into roadside food stalls in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony area late Friday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A staff member of Delhi’s Saket District Court died by suicide on Friday after jumping from the court complex building. The incident has shaken the legal community. So, what drove him to take this extreme step? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has lost a scientist who spent a lifetime warning that nature would one day strike back. Madhav Gadgil mapped the dangers long before floods and landslides made headlines. As tributes pour in, a question lingers: why was one of India’s clearest environmental voices so often ignored?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late-night demolition drive near a mosque in Old Delhi turned violent after rumours spread that the place of worship was being razed. Five police personnel were injured, arrests were made, and the incident has once again put the spotlight on bulldozer politics in the capital. So what exactly triggered the clash? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On January 6, the Madras High Court gave a clear verdict on the Thiruparankundram hill issue. The court said a ceremonial lamp can be lit on top of the hill near the dargah. It rejected the Tamil Nadu government’s objections and criticised officials for exaggerating law and order fears. The judges said there was no proof that lighting the lamp would hurt peace or religious practice. So what...

The Supreme Court on Monday denied bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case. The court said there was a prima facie case against them under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. While some co-accused were granted bail, why did the top court refuse relief to Khalid and Imam? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least two people died after rocks collapsed at an unauthorised stone quarry in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has carried out direct military strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolas Maduro. US President Donald Trump confirmed the claim in a post on Truth Social on Saturday. So what unfolded overnight, and what led to one of the most dramatic US interventions in Latin America in decades? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission has flagged a worrying trend in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Officials say the collection of enumeration forms in urban areas is much lower than in rural regions across nine states and three Union Territories. So, why are city voters falling behind in returning their forms? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India will impose a new excise duty on cigarettes from February 1. The Finance Ministry has notified a duty ranging from ₹2,050 to ₹8,500 per 1,000 sticks, depending on cigarette length, over and above the existing GST. With this move, cigarette prices are set to rise after years of stable taxation. So, what exactly is changing, and what should smokers expect now? See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Food delivery apps Zomato and Swiggy are rolling out higher incentives for delivery partners ahead of New Year’s Eve, a move they say is standard during festive periods. At the same time, gig worker unions have called for a nationwide strike on December 31st, demanding better pay and working conditions. With lakhs of workers threatening to log off on one of the busiest nights of the year, ho...

Moscow has accused Ukraine of attempting to strike a presidential residence in northern Russia. Kyiv has strongly denied the charge, calling it a fabricated excuse to prolong the war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.