Stories from India

GDELT reports indicate strong support for DMK in Sankarapuram, with TVK emerging as the second choice for the TN Election 2026. Additionally, MP Kanimozhi clarified eligibility for the ₹8,000 Homemaker Coupon.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Committee (CEC) held a meeting to discuss candidate selection rules for the Gujarat election. This meeting is part of the preparations for upcoming elections.

India's state-run fuel retailers have raised prices for the first time in four years. This move is driven by surging global oil costs, exacerbated by the ongoing Iran war. BRICS talks concluded without a joint statement, revealing divisions among member nations regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran. India has again increased fuel prices, a move attributed to supply chain disruptions caused by the ongoing Iran war. This price hike is expected to impact consumers and the broader economy.

STT Global Data Centres is preparing for a $500 million initial public offering in Mumbai. This move places it in a competitive queue of companies planning IPOs in 2026.

Three church leaders were killed and three others injured in an ambush in India's Manipur state. The killings are the latest incident in ongoing ethnic violence in the region. Several church leaders have been killed amidst ongoing violence in Manipur.

A farmers' body and opposition parties are demanding an immediate rollback of the sugar export ban. They argue that the ban negatively impacts the agricultural sector.

The full extent of the damage and casualties is still being assessed.

The life sciences sector in Telangana has attracted over ₹84,000 crore in investments over the past two years, contributing to a valuation of $145 billion. This growth fuels the region's reach in the sector.

MP Kanimozhi has provided clarification on who is eligible to receive the 8,000 Rupee Homemaker Coupon.

The Returning Officer for Tirupattur has been replaced after an election flying squad team was found sleeping while on duty. This action was taken to ensure election integrity.