TMC defends Mamata Banerjee after video shows her slapping party worker

As rain continues to pound Himachal, government bans all mining activities till September

MHA launches four-layer smart border grid to curb infiltration and drug trafficking

India's Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled a four-layer smart border security grid aimed at modernising the country's border management system. The initiative targets key challenges including drug trafficking, illegal infiltration, and unauthorised demographic changes along India's borders. The government cited visible security improvements in Jammu & Kashmir and the Northeast as evidence of the grid's effectiveness. The move is part of a broader proactive strategy to strengthen national security while promoting prosperity in border regions.

India Housing Market Set for Stable Run; Premium Segment to Lead in H2 2026

India's housing market is expected to stay stable through late 2026, supported by ongoing urbanisation and infrastructure development. Growth is moderating overall, with the premium housing segment emerging as the primary driver of market activity. Affordable housing, however, continues to face mounting pressure amid shifting demand patterns. As new project launches outpace buyer absorption, developers are likely to roll out incentives to sustain sales momentum. Analysts believe steady employment levels and continued investment will help the market maintain its resilience.

Shreyas Iyer equals Kohli's record of six consecutive toss wins in T20Is

Shreyas Iyer has matched Virat Kohli's record of winning six consecutive tosses as India's T20I captain, putting him one behind MS Dhoni's all-time record of seven. Iyer also surpassed Rohit Sharma in this particular captaincy stat. However, the toss luck has not translated into results, as India have lost their last two T20I matches against England. The team's challenges have been compounded by injury concerns surrounding Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy. With two T20Is still remaining in the series, India will be looking to reverse their fortunes despite the setbacks.