The Supreme Court on Friday criticised Kerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar for failing to examine a report prepared by former Supreme Court judge Sudhanshu Dhulia on the pending appointment of regular vice chancellors to two state universities.

Days after Ahmedabad was awarded hosting rights of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, the civic body on Saturday carried out an anti-encroachment drive during which residential and commercial structures were demolished to enhance road connectivity near the under-construction Sardar Patel Sports Enclave, officials said.

Likening the air pollution situation in Delhi to "slow poison", the Congress on Saturday said the government must hold discussions with all stakeholders on this "national problem" and even consider forming an MP-level committee to deal with the issue.

Goa police has blocked 507 fraudulent websites and 767 scam-linked phone numbers this year as part of its crackdown on cybercriminals, an official said on Saturday.

A fake website deceiving Lord Ayyappa devotees by promising guest house facilities at Sabarimala has been detected, police said on Saturday.

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday said Mahatma Gandhi’s observation about Indians lacking unity before the British rule was a false narrative shaped by colonial teaching.

India has been re-elected to the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Council with the highest vote in its category at elections held at its Assembly in London for the 2025-26 biennium.

Members of a BLO rights platform with Trinamool Congress leanings on Saturday staged a protest outside the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) here, demanding compensation for colleagues who allegedly fell ill or died during electoral roll-related duties and seeking planned scheduling of future assignments.