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Supreme Court Directs States To Strengthen Enforcement Against Illegal Mining
Supreme Court Directs States To Strengthen Enforcement Against Illegal Mining

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Supreme Court mandates states to enhance enforcement and surveillance against illegal mining in Chambal Sanctuary. ...

Congress' Wazid Choudhury Appointed Leader Of Opposition In Assam Assembly
Congress' Wazid Choudhury Appointed Leader Of Opposition In Assam Assembly

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Indian National Congress appoints Wazed Ali Choudhury as Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly. ...

"Clear Political Vendetta": CPM After Probe Agency Raids Pinarayi Vijayan's House
"Clear Political Vendetta": CPM After Probe Agency Raids Pinarayi Vijayan's House

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

BJP state vice-president Shaun George claimed that both Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter, Veena Vijayan, would eventually "get trapped" in the case. ...

In Big Win For Election Commission, Supreme Court Says "SIR Breathes Life Into Constitution"
In Big Win For Election Commission, Supreme Court Says "SIR Breathes Life Into Constitution"

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Observing that "SIR is a step towards accurate and inclusive electoral roll", the Supreme Court said that exercise "breathes life into Constitution". ...

Ex-Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's House Raided By Probe Agency
Ex-Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's House Raided By Probe Agency

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

It is alleged that a private company named Cochin Minerals And Rutile Ltd, made an illegal payment of Rs 1.72 crore to Vijayan's daughter T Veena's company Exalogic Solutions durin...

Harsh Goenka Criticises Breach Candy Club's European Trust Membership Rule Amid Delhi Gymkhana Row
Harsh Goenka Criticises Breach Candy Club's European Trust Membership Rule Amid Delhi Gymkhana Row

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Industrialist Harsh Goenka criticises Breach Candy Club's rule allowing only Europeans on its Trust Committee. ...

Kashmir's Cherries Get Sweeter Deal, Reach Mumbai In 33 Hours
Kashmir's Cherries Get Sweeter Deal, Reach Mumbai In 33 Hours

Wed May 27 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Indian Railways runs a 33-hour express from Jammu to Mumbai carrying 12 tonnes of fresh Kashmir cherries. ...

Eye On China, Quad Expands Cooperation On Minerals And Maritime Security
Eye On China, Quad Expands Cooperation On Minerals And Maritime Security

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Quad countries announce critical minerals framework and maritime security initiatives in Indo-Pacific. ...

Fake Brides, Real Betrayal: 42 Families Duped In Madhya Pradesh Marriage Scam
Fake Brides, Real Betrayal: 42 Families Duped In Madhya Pradesh Marriage Scam

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The grooms arrived, the families waited, and the rituals were expected to begin, but the brides never came. ...

Second Autopsy Ordered After Tiger Death Near Bandhavgarh Reserve
Second Autopsy Ordered After Tiger Death Near Bandhavgarh Reserve

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

A second autopsy is conducted on a tiger that died near Bandhavgarh after tranquilisation raised questions. ...

5 Kg Heroin Found In Punjabi Singer's Thar, Drug Racket Linked To Australia
5 Kg Heroin Found In Punjabi Singer's Thar, Drug Racket Linked To Australia

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

Harbir Singh Sohal was allegedly a "courier" in a drug supply network that was being operated from Australia, the police said. ...

Robbery At DRDO Scientist's Delhi Home, 50 Lakhs, Gold Jewellery Stolen
Robbery At DRDO Scientist's Delhi Home, 50 Lakhs, Gold Jewellery Stolen

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The complainant estimated the total value of the stolen jewellery and other valuables at around Rs 45 to 50 lakh. ...

"Police Won't Forcibly Vacate": Centre To High Court On Delhi Gymkhana
"Police Won't Forcibly Vacate": Centre To High Court On Delhi Gymkhana

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

When asked if any action will be taken on June 5, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, responded negatively. ...

India's Scorching Nights Strain Power Grid, Threaten Health
India's Scorching Nights Strain Power Grid, Threaten Health

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

For eight of the past 10 years, average minimum temperatures during March to May - a proxy for nighttime heat over the pre-monsoon season - have been higher than the long-term aver...

Quad Foreign Ministers Meet In Delhi To Revive Group After Trump Tension
Quad Foreign Ministers Meet In Delhi To Revive Group After Trump Tension

Tue May 26 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The Quad, formed to counter China's growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region, has been beset by tension after Trump last year raised tariffs on Indian goods. ...

Beyond Jat Politics? BJP Banks On Nayab Singh Saini To Crack Punjab Code
Beyond Jat Politics? BJP Banks On Nayab Singh Saini To Crack Punjab Code

Mon May 25 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

BJP is intensifying outreach in Punjab, relying on Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini to build support among OBC and rural communities. ...

Man Gets Death Penalty For Sexual Assault, Murder Of Minor In Tamil Nadu
Man Gets Death Penalty For Sexual Assault, Murder Of Minor In Tamil Nadu

Mon May 25 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The POCSO Special Court convicted Dharma Muneeswaran and sentenced him to death by hanging on both counts of sexual assault and murder, 77 days after the crime. ...

BRS Alleges Illegal Granite Mining, Land Transfers Linked To Congress MP
BRS Alleges Illegal Granite Mining, Land Transfers Linked To Congress MP

Mon May 25 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has made serious allegations against Congress Rajya Sabha MP and Telangana Chief Minister's advisor Vem Narender Reddy, accusing him and his family...

Assam Uniform Civil Code Makes Live-In Relationship Registration Compulsory
Assam Uniform Civil Code Makes Live-In Relationship Registration Compulsory

Mon May 25 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The Bill also states that any child born out of live-in relationship will be considered the legitimate child of the couple. ...

'Don't Be Sentimental': Chief Justice On Plea Against Cockroach Janta Party
'Don't Be Sentimental': Chief Justice On Plea Against Cockroach Janta Party

Mon May 25 2026 | By Cobrapost Desk

The advocate on Monday mentioned before the Supreme Court a writ petition concerning the controversy surrounding the recent "cockroach" remarks. ...