Daily News Dose

A change in the legal definition of the Aravalli hills has triggered fresh concern over the future of one of India’s oldest mountain ranges. While the Centre insists that mining will not be allowed, protests continue and political questions are mounting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least five people were killed early this Thursday morning in Karnataka’s Hiriyur taluk. A speeding container truck jumped a road divider and crashed into a luxury sleeper bus. The impact caused the bus to burst into flames, trapping passengers inside. As families and children travel overnight on our highways, a troubling question emerges — how safe is long-distance road travel in India today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christmas approaches, celebrations across India are usually marked by carols, church gatherings and public festivities. But this year, a growing number of allegations suggest a very different atmosphere — one of fear and intimidation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal supporters clashed with police near the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday. They were protesting the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. Barricades were breached, and slogans were raised in the high-security diplomatic zone. What sparked this protest, and how did it escalate into a diplomatic flashpoint?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds of H-1B visa holders who travelled to India for visa renewal in December are stranded after US consulates abruptly postponed their interview appointments to next year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The BJP-led Mahayuti is heading for a sweeping victory in the Maharashtra local body elections, with early trends showing the alliance comfortably ahead.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A late-night altercation at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport on Friday has sparked outrage after a passenger alleged that an off-duty Air India Express pilot assaulted him. The incident has raised serious questions about airline conduct and has drawn the attention of the aviation ministry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tension gripped Bangladesh on Friday after the death of prominent July Uprising leader Sharif Osman Hadi sparked protests across the country. From attacks on media houses to unrest near diplomatic premises, the developments have raised serious concerns about law and order. So, what exactly happened, and why has Hadi’s death pushed Bangladesh back into turmoil?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has topped the global rankings for doping violations in sports for the third year in a row, according to the World Anti-Doping Agency or WADA. So why does India continue to lead this dubious list, even as it prepares to host major international sporting events?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delhi’s toxic air has pushed the state government into tougher curbs and emergency relief. With construction halted and vehicles restricted, the city is tightening the screws to fight pollution. So what measures are being rolled out, and who gets relief?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Delhi court has refused to take up the Enforcement Directorate’s money laundering case against Sonia and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald matter. Here’s why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Centre is preparing to repeal MGNREGA and replace it with a new rural employment law VB-G RAM G that promises more workdays. So why is the government changing a 20-year-old scheme instead of modifying the existing scheme? And why is the opposition angry?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At least 12 people were killed and nearly 30 others wounded when gunmen opened fire at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Sunday. Australian authorities have described it as a terrorist attack. So what exactly happened at one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the best footballer in the world turned into chaos as fans vandalised the Salt Lake Stadium. What really happened, and how did the first leg of the Lionel Messi GOAT Tour of India descend into chaos?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major wildfire has broken out in Nagaland’s Kohima district. The fire was first spotted earlier today by a tourist guide, who immediately alerted the Khonoma village authorities and the district administration. Acting swiftly, Kohima Deputy Commissioner issued an urgent order forming a special team for reconnaissance and rescue operations. So, what exactly is being done to contain the blaze?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Election Commission of India has extended the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories after receiving requests from their chief electoral officers. So, what exactly has changed in the schedule — and how does it affect voters?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s rice exporters say the US threat of additional tariffs is 'not a major concern.' They argue that demand is steady and exports to the US are too small to hurt the sector. But how significant is India’s rice trade with the United States?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday posed a key question: How can people who have applied for citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act be added to the voters' list before their citizenship is officially decided? A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, along with Justice Joymalya Bagchi, was hearing a petition filed by an NGO, Aatmadeep.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is celebrating the 150th anniversary of its national song Vande Mataram, a poem by Bankimchandra Chantterjea. However, a row has erupted after PM Narendra Modi opened the discussion in Parliament. What exactly caused the war of words in parliament? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A night of weekend revelry in North Goa turned into a horrific tragedy after a massive fire swept through the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Arpora just after midnight on Sunday. The blaze claimed 25 lives and left six people injured. So what went wrong in Goa?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India has capped domestic airfares after a massive wave of IndiGo flight cancellations caused chaos at major airports. The move comes as the country’s largest airline has been grappling with its worst operational crisis in two decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India for a two-day state visit—his first since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. And despite Western sanctions and Trump's warnings, India and Russia have made it clear that they plan to expand, not scale back, their partnership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, is in the middle of one of its worst operational meltdowns in recent years. Hundreds of passengers across the country have been stranded, frustrated, and scrambling for alternatives… all because IndiGo has cancelled more than 300 flights today alone, and over 100 flights yesterday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman has the right to recover the cash and gold her husband received from her father at the time of marriage. This right is protected under the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Divorce) Act of 1986.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government has ordered that the fraud-reporting app Sanchar Saathi must be pre-installed on all new mobile phones and added to existing devices through software updates. But why has this directive sparked such a heated national debate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India is about to rewrite the tax rules for its biggest sin goods. With the GST compensation cess set to disappear, the Centre is moving fast to ensure tobacco and pan masala don’t suddenly get cheaper. Two new bills in Parliament could change how these products are taxed for years to come. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a big relief to Kerala, which will go into poll for the local bodies, the Election Commission has extended the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of the electoral roll in nine states. Despite claiming that it would stick to the earlier deadline, the poll panel decided to extend the deadline to December 11. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a show of unity, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said they had a “productive” breakfast meeting. They posed for the photographs and hit all the right notes. But why did they have to put up a show of unity? Has factionalism put the Congress-led ministry in a spot of bother?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s economy is showing strong momentum, posting its highest quarterly growth in six quarters. In the July-September 2025 period, real GDP expanded by 8.2 per cent, driven by robust consumer spending and manufacturing, despite global trade challenges. So what does this mean for India’s ambitions of becoming a developed nation by 2047?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday that it is planning consultations to frame new regulations for online platforms. The Supreme Court was hearing petitions linked to a controversy related to the India's Got Latent show involving YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia and comedian Samay Raina. During the hearing, the Court also suggested a few strong measures. But what exactly prompted this discussion? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court continued hearing a series of petitions challenging the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. This revision is currently underway in several states. So, what were the arguments in court today?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court upheld the termination of a Christian Army officer over his refusal to participate in a religious parade. The Court said the officer's cantankerous conduct was not permissible in a disciplined force. So, what led to his dismissal, and why did the highest court of the land use such strong words against an Army officer?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to India on Monday after a three-day visit to South Africa to attend the G20 and IBSA meetings. His visit focused on continuing the priorities set during India’s G20 Presidency in 2023 and on strengthening the voice of the Global South. The country positioned itself as a key partner committed to human-centric development and structural reform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Union government has clarified that no final decision has been taken on the proposal to bring Chandigarh under Article 240 of the Constitution. The Centre says there is no intent to change the traditional arrangements between Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After months of trading insults, US President Donald Trump and New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani shared an unexpectedly warm meeting at the White House. The two leaders smiled, swapped compliments, and promised to work together on affordability and crime in America’s largest city. So, what was this sudden shift all about?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US President Donald Trump's sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil came into effect on November 21. The move prohibits the export of petroleum products from Russia and is intended to stop India from tapping into Russian oil. As India is the largest importer of Russian oil, how will the US sanctions impact the country?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a significant verdict, a five-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court declared that the judiciary cannot set a time limit for Presidential Reference regarding the assent to Bills by the Governor. Beyond the legalese, what does it really mean, and how did the apex court reach that verdict? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday urged all women, especially Hindu women, to make a will to ensure their property is distributed according to their wishes after their death. This, the Court says, is important to avoid future family disputes and litigation. So, what led to this?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jammu and Kashmir Police have recovered the mobile phone of the Red Fort suicide bomber, Dr Umar-un-Nabi. Investigators say the extracted data offers the clearest proof yet of his plan and his intent. So what exactly did they find?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia. A special tribunal in Dhaka delivered the verdict on Monday, calling her the “mastermind and principal architect” of last year’s deadly crackdown on student protesters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) is grappling with a major post-election crisis after Rohini Acharya, daughter of party president Lalu Prasad Yadav, laid out accusations against her brother, Tejashwi Yadav, and his close aides. This is in the wake of the RJD-led alliance’s crushing defeat in the Bihar Assembly elections. So, will this infighting affect the party?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major explosion at the Nowgam police station in Srinagar has killed nine people and injured 32. The blast happened on Friday night while experts were extracting samples from a large cache of explosives seized in the ongoing “white-collar” terror module case. So, what caused the blast?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trends show the NDA leading in more than 200 of the state’s 243 assembly seats, suggesting a decisive mandate and one of the strongest performances the BJP has posted in the state.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The results of Bihar’s assembly elections, held in two phases on November 6 and 11, will be announced tomorrow, determining whether the NDA retains power or if the opposition secures a surprise victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have found that Dr Muzammil, one of the doctors arrested after a white-collar terror module was busted, had carried out multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January this year. Analysis of his mobile phone data showed that he, along with Dr Umar Nabi — who was reportedly driving the car that exploded — visited the Red Fort several times to study security arrangements and crowd patterns. The blast near Gate 1 of Red For Metro Station killed 12 people and injured several others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A day after a powerful explosion near the Red Fort left 12 people dead and several injured, Delhi Police have registered an FIR under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and the Explosives Act.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Monday, the Supreme Court asked the Central government to respond to a petition that wants the implementation of the women's reservation law right away without waiting for delimitation or the next census. So what’s this law all about? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Assam government has launched yet another eviction drive. This time to clear over 376 of alleged encroached forest land in Goalpara district. Nearly 600 families are affected. Why is this eviction being carried out and who are the people losing their homes?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Rapido bike-taxi rider in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly trying to grab a woman passenger’s legs during a ride. The woman managed to record the act on video and later filed a police complaint, following which the rider was charged. This incident has once again raised concerns about the safety of passengers using online ride and delivery services — sectors that have seen exponential growth across India.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supreme Court has directed all national and state authorities to immediately remove stray animals, including cattle, from highways and expressways across the country. The court said that stray animals often cause serious road accidents, and it’s now the responsibility of both national and state authorities to make sure highways are safe, for both people and animals. So, what exactly does this mean in action?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first phase of the Bihar Assembly Elections is currently underway across 121 constituencies in 18 districts. It comes against the backdrop of a major political row sparked by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of vote theft in the 2024 Haryana polls. With 53.77% voter turn out till 3pm. This phase will set the momentum for the entire election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.