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).

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.

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. 

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 attacked since the conflict began to 14. The Thai-flagged cargo vessel Mayuree Naree caught fire after being struck, leaving three crew members missing while others were evacuated to Oman. Other vessels, including ONE Majesty and Star Gwyneth, were also hit but their crews were reported safe.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

Tensions in the Middle East escalated after Israel and the United States launched coordinated strikes on Iran, targeting multiple military sites.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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?

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?

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?

Confusion prevailed on Tuesday over whether Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates will attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, with government sources denying his participation and his foundation confirming it — is the uncertainty linked to renewed chatter around the Jeffrey Epstein files?

CBSE has made it clear that Class 10 students must appear for the first board examination from 2026. Students who do not attempt at least three subjects in the first phase will be placed in the “essential repeat” category. So what exactly does this mean for students?

Sri Lanka is gearing up for the big India vs Pakistan clash at the Premadasa Stadium. But not everyone is excited just about the cricket. Uber drivers are looking forward to something else. During the 20-minute drive to the stadium, drivers say they expect a surge in ride requests. Tickets are sold out, and they hope Sunday alone will help them earn enough to add to their savings. So, beyond the match itself, what does this game really mean for Sri Lanka?

Bangladesh has voted in one of its most consequential elections in years — and the verdict is decisive. A landslide win for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, a major constitutional referendum approved, and Tarique Rahman now poised to become the country’s next Prime Minister. Let’s break down what happened in Bangladesh — and why it matters.

The first phase of the Budget Session ended on Friday after weeks of heated arguments and dramatic scenes in Parliament. There were clashes over the India–US interim trade deal and over former Army chief MM Naravane’s unpublished memoir. The House will now meet again on March 9 after a three-week break. Let’s look into the events that dominated the turbulent session?

The BJP has intensified its attack on Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over his criticism of the government’s trade deal with the United States. On Thursday, BJP MP Nishikant Dubey moved a notice in the Lok Sabha seeking a “substantive motion” against the Congress leader, demanding cancellation of his membership and a lifetime bar from contesting elections. But what is a substantive motion, and why has it been invoked against Rahul Gandhi?

India’s trade negotiations with the United States have sparked a political debate in Parliament. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi has questioned whether India is negotiating from a position of strength in a rapidly shifting global order. He raised concerns over energy security, farmers’ interests and what he described as India’s biggest strategic asset — its data.

A Hindu businessman has been hacked to death inside his own shop in Bangladesh, just days before the national election. The incident took place in Trishal, in the Mymensingh district. As reports of attacks on minorities continue to rise, the big question is — what happened that night, and why is this incident raising fresh alarm?

Amid repeated adjournments and heated scenes in the Lok Sabha, the Opposition has decided to move a resolution to remove Speaker Om Birla from office. What pushed them to take this decision?

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has initiated discussions with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to address the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its high-stakes T20 World Cup match against India, scheduled for Colombo. What is the latest development regarding this important match, and will it proceed as planned? 

India’s trade talks with the United States have sparked a big question. Are Indian farmers being protected, or are their interests being traded away?

The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the medical termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a girl who became pregnant while she was a minor, saying no woman, much less a minor, can be forced to continue an unwanted pregnancy. So why did the Court permit termination at such an advanced stage?

India's trade deal with the United States has been broadly welcomed by financial markets, but it leaves a key question unresolved- Russia. While the agreement reportedly nudges India to scale up oil imports from the US and Venezuela and cut back on Russian crude, Moscow has stressed that energy sourcing remains India's strategic choice. So what does this deal mean for India’s energy security and its long-standing partnership with Russia?

Three sisters died after jumping from the balcony of a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad early on Wednesday. Police say the girls were influenced by an online Korean task-based interactive game. So what exactly led to this tragedy?

The Rajasthan Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued “leave India” notices to two British nationals for allegedly pasting political stickers in public places in Pushkar.  So what led to the action against the foreign tourists?

A row broke out in the Lok Sabha on Monday after Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi tried to quote from what he called a memoir of former Army chief M M Naravane while speaking on the 2020 India-China border conflict—why did this trigger repeated adjournments and bring the House to a standstill?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on February 1, setting two records in the process. She became the first finance minister to present the Budget nine times in a row, and the first to do so on a Sunday. But despite the reform pitch ahead of the speech, the Budget was widely seen as lacklustre, with markets reacting negatively. So what did the government actually announce, and why has the response been muted?

On Wednesday, Maharashtra was hit with the tragic news of NCP leader and Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar, passing away in a plane crash. Just three days later, in a move that has left many stunned, his wife, Sunetra Pawar, took the oath as the new Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra. Why was this transition so swift, and what does it really mean for the future of the NCP or Nationalist Congress Party?

In a landmark judgment on Friday, the Supreme Court of India declared that menstrual health was part of the fundamental right to life under the Indian Constitution. The apex court ruled that every girl student in India should have access to free sanitary pads and functional, gender-segregated toilets at schools. So why is it considered a landmark judgment?

The Supreme Court has stayed a new regulation issued by the University Grants Commission on caste-based discrimination. The rule was meant to promote equity in higher education institutions, but has sparked protests and legal challenges. So, what reasons did the apex court cite to stay the rules?

A Learjet 45 carrying Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar crashed while attempting to land at Baramati on Wednesday morning. The aircraft burst into flames moments after receiving landing clearance, killing all five people on board, including Pawar — but what exactly went wrong in the final minutes of the flight?

India and the European Union have just concluded one of their most ambitious trade agreements ever — a free trade agreement that could reshape India’s export landscape, boost employment in key sectors, and deepen economic ties with one of the world’s largest markets. So what exactly does this 'mother of deals' promise.

India marked its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The celebrations showcased the country’s cultural diversity, economic progress and military strength. Missiles, warplanes and newly raised units were on display.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Sunday paid tribute to the “Language Martyrs” of Tamil Nadu, who lost their lives during the anti-Hindi agitation of the 1960s. He said there was no place for Hindi in the state, then, now, or ever. Why does Tamil Nadu continue to oppose Hindi so strongly?

A 51-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US state of Georgia for allegedly shooting dead his wife and three relatives following a family dispute. So, what exactly happened?