Stories from India

The Election Commissioner held consultations in Chennai regarding the upcoming Assembly Elections in 2026. This meeting is part of the preparations for the electoral process.

India's largest competitive exam has a applicant pool, with 2.3 million candidates vying for only 130,000 positions. Reports indicate widespread cheating scandals are also plaguing the exams. A number of Indian students are passing exams amidst a widespread cheating scandal.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the alleged mastermind behind the leak of the NEET-UG 2026 chemistry paper. The leak involved a examination.

Two private security guards were stabbed outside the Majiwada complex in Thane late Monday. Both guards were taken to Jupiter Hospital.

Authorities have initiated criminal cases related to the collapse. The cause of the collapse is currently under investigation.

The dates for the Gujarat local body elections in India have been announced, with voting scheduled for April 26. The results will be published in readable formats to ensure integrity.

A man in Mumbai has been arrested for operating a cryptocurrency investment scam. The head of Russia's central bank, Elvira Nabiullina, has not supported the use of cryptocurrency as a payment method in Russia. Authorities are investigating the extent of the fraud. The arrest is part of a broader effort to regulate digital currencies, with the Ministry of Finance intending to adjust taxation on digital assets.

BRICS foreign ministers concluded their meeting in New Delhi without issuing a joint statement. Divisions within the bloc over the Middle East crisis were cited as a reason.

A fire broke out at a godown located on the premises of a tech park in Sholinganallur, Chennai. Fire services were dispatched to the scene to control the blaze.

In Sankarapuram, the DMK party is showing strong support in preparations for the upcoming election. The TVK party is emerging as the second choice among voters. The Tirupattur Returning Officer replaced an election flying squad team found sleeping on duty.