Manipur’s Thadou tribe draw attention to what they called “reckless, irresponsible, and inherently dangerous” decision to start the census exercise in the border state without first removing Any Kuki Tribes from the ST list.

A smart city with no drinking water, quipped Rahul Gandhi as he arrived in Indore, India’s so-called “cleanest city”, to meet victims of the contaminated water tragedy in the city’s Bhagirathpura area.

India is actively engaging Iran to secure the release of 16 Indian crew members detained on the MT Valiant Roar since December. New Delhi is pressing for consular access, communication with families, and legal representation, while also ensuring the vessel’s provisions. The detention follows Iran’s seizure of the tanker for alleged illegal fuel transport.