India news — fast updates and smart context

Want straight answers about what's happening in India right now? This tag brings you quick headlines and short reads plus a few deeper pieces so you can scan fast and follow up when you want more. From cricket injuries to court rulings and city debates, you’ll find what matters without the noise.

Top stories right now

Cricket fans: Sri Lanka’s fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera is out of the India series with a respiratory infection and Asitha Fernando has been called up — a change that reshapes bowling plans for the tour. In politics, the Supreme Court has made a crucial statement about the MP crisis and how it won't block a floor test, a move that could speed up state-level drama. Meanwhile, debates about party leadership keep buzzing — pieces asking whether BJP has been taken over by Amit Shah and Narendra Modi are getting attention.

City-focused reads include debates over Delhi's status as a full state, public opinion on Arvind Kejriwal, and a sensitive report clarifying that minors accused in a Delhi stabbing were not from the religious group some rumours claimed. For aviation watchers, we have coverage on Air India's path after the Tata takeover and separate explainers on why the airline ran losses for years.

Quick reads and useful guides

Prefer bite-sized context? We have short explainers on everyday life and comparisons: what an average day in India looks like, differences between India and the US, and pros and cons of South India. Other practical posts cover job recruitment questions—like whether Jaats are favoured in Delhi Police hiring—and lifestyle tips, such as where to take the best Bhangra class in Delhi. Looking at healthcare, our write-up on privatization spells out how costs and quality shifted after private players expanded.

How to use this tag: scan the latest timestamps for breaking updates, open the short summaries for quick context, and click deeper stories when you want background. Each entry aims to tell you the who, what, and why in two paragraphs, so you can keep up without getting bogged down.

Want alerts? Bookmark the tag or check it often — headline changes can be fast, from match injuries to court orders. If you care about accuracy, look for articles that cite official statements (medical reports, court notices, or official releases) — we flag those in the summaries so you know when a report is based on verified sources.

If you’re here to learn, argue, or just stay informed, this tag gives a clear mix: on-the-ground city stories, national politics, sport updates, and practical explainers. Read a headline, get the quick context, and decide what to dig into next.