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The Election Commission (EC) has taken action against Yathindra, son of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, for making derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Yathindra's comments, made at a Congress gathering, sparked controversy and led to a complaint filed by EC officials.

In March 2024, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections surged to ₹1.78 lakh crore, reflecting an 11.5% growth driven by robust domestic transactions, as announced by the finance ministry on Monday. This figure contributed to a remarkable gross GST collection of ₹20.14 lakh crore for the fiscal year spanning April 2023 to March 2024, representing an 11.7% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

In a recent development highlighting India's unwavering stance on the territorial integrity of Arunachal Pradesh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar took a swipe at China, asserting that changing names would have no impact on the northeastern state's status as an integral part of India.

In a significant development favoring the Congress party ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it will not take coercive steps to recover tax dues amounting to over ₹3,500 crore. The matter, which has been a subject of contention between the Congress and the Income Tax department, will be revisited in court on July 24.

In a provocative statement ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a warning to AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, stating that if Ajmal intends to marry again, he should do so before the polls or risk arrest. Sarma's remarks come in the context of the impending implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Assam post-elections, making polygamy illegal.

A tragic storm swept through parts of north Bengal's Jalpaiguri district, claiming the lives of at least five people and injuring around 500 others. The storm, accompanied by severe winds, also caused extensive damage to several houses in the affected areas.

In a shocking incident in Bengaluru, a 32-year-old man reportedly killed his girlfriend by stabbing her 15 times after she refused to marry him. The victim, identified as Farida Khatoon, died on the spot, and the accused, Girish NL alias Rehan Ahmed, surrendered himself at Jayanagar police station following the incident.

Kalpana Soren, the wife of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, recently met with Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, in New Delhi. The meeting took place ahead of Kalpana Soren's participation in the INDIA bloc's mega rally against Arvind Kejriwal's arrest, scheduled to be held at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. Kalpana Soren expressed strong support for Kejriwal, stating that Jharkhand stands with him during these challenging times.

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has raised serious allegations against the central government regarding the recently passed Telecom Bill, claiming a potential "scam worth thousands of crores" in the allocation of satellite broadband spectrum. In a post on social media (formerly Twitter), Gandhi questioned the timing and circumstances surrounding the passage of the bill, especially noting that it occurred while 143 opposition MPs were suspended from Parliament.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a detailed discussion with Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, focusing on digital governance, artificial intelligence (AI), and key sectors like health, agriculture, and education. The interaction, held on February 29, highlighted India's efforts to bridge the digital divide and utilize technology for inclusive growth.

The development of India's first ballastless track system for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor project reached a significant milestone as Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared updates on the project's progress. The minister highlighted the completion of the viaduct work on a 153 km stretch and the pier work on a 295.5 km stretch, marking important steps toward the project's operationalization by 2026.

In a recent report by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a concerning trend has emerged regarding unemployment rates among educated youth in India. The data revealed that higher-educated young individuals are more likely to be unemployed compared to those without any formal schooling.

In a heart-wrenching incident, ten individuals lost their lives, including eight residents from Bihar, after an SUV veered off the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway and plummeted into a gorge in Ramban district. The unfortunate event occurred at the Battery Cheshma area of the district, leaving a trail of devastation and sorrow.

The Assam government has decided to extend the "Disturbed Area" status of four districts for six months under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, highlighting ongoing security concerns. The districts affected by this extension are Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar, which have been identified as areas requiring special attention due to the continuous presence of militant organizations.