SIPRI said India spent USD 92.1 billion on its military in 2025 and held about 190 nuclear warheads at the start of 2026. The report also flagged the severe May 2025 India-Pakistan crisis as part of a wider rise in nuclear risk and military competition.
Dust-laden winds lashed Delhi on Tuesday evening, with Palam recording a peak of 120 kmph. The storm came amid extreme heat, with more gusty winds, rain and a temperature dip likely in the coming days.
Federal judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the $100,000 fee imposed by Trump for H-1B applications was unlawful because it lacked Congressional approval.
A sudden severe explosion in Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Vizag Steel Plant) in Vizag killed eight workers and injured six more on June 8.
Meta flagged an Instagram post from a 25-year-old Meerut man to Uttar Pradesh Police, prompting a rapid response. The intervention reached him within eight minutes and highlighted the state's social media suicide alert system.
IND vs AFG: Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma have been cleared for India's ODI series against Afghanistan. Their return strengthens the batting-bowling balance, while Virat Kohli remains currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.
According to a police statement issued on Monday, the youth, a resident of Sardhana area in Meerut, had posted a video on Instagram on June 7 in which he appeared to be consuming a white-coloured liquid.
A Nigerian national injured in the Malviya Nagar hotel fire died during treatment, taking the toll to 22. The case has widened with arrests, alleged safety lapses and a search for an absconding associate.
According to G Sudhakaran, the Left has a strong political and ideological position, but there are currently no leaders in the Opposition capable of articulating and defending it.
Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee met AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal in Delhi ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting, with both leaders discussing the opposition's future course.
After Pakistan's 0-2 Test series loss to Bangladesh, the PCB is considering major changes to the team's set-up. Talks with Younis Khan and Mohammad Hafeez signal a wider overhaul, while head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and captain Shan Masood are under pressure.
Major Abhilasha Barak, currently serving with the United Nations mission in Lebanon, has been honoured with the award for her outreach efforts with women and girls during her deployment in the West Asian nation.
Multiple fire tenders from Airoli, Koparkhairane, Vashi and other areas were rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control. The reason behind the blaze is unknown yet.
An Army lieutenant died after slipping into a 30-metre-deep gorge during Operation Sheruwali in Rajouri. The death came as security forces continued their 15-day search for Pakistani terrorists hiding in the district's forests.
The Cockroach Janta Party said that it would wait for a week before announcing its next course of action.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar reaffirmed his Hindu faith, saying it is a matter of personal belief rather than politics, and that the Hindu rituals performed during his oath-taking ceremony reflected his faith, not a political message.
Rosneft CEO cited International Energy Agency estimates projecting that India's oil consumption would reach nearly eight million barrels per day by 2035, representing growth of 44 per cent, while global demand overall would increase by about five per cent.
India's selection committee has asked Shubman Gill to prioritise Test and ODI cricket through the 2027 World Cup cycle, aiming to manage his workload and prevent burnout despite his strong IPL 2026 season.
The Asiatic lion, once found across large parts of Asia, now survives only in Gujarat, where the entire wild population is concentrated in and around the Gir forest landscape, making the state its last natural habitat.
West Bengal government has initiated a detailed survey of madrasas across the state to gather data on their operations and infrastructure.
