Ahead of the assembly elections slated for early 2027, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab on Monday announced the "Meri Rasoi" scheme to provide nutritious food to 40 lakh blue card holders in the state from April.

This was announced by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann after a meeting of the Council of Ministers here.

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha, on Monday, while inaugurating the sixth edition of Khelo India Winter Games here, said that from a simple sporting event these games have evolved into a true national festival.

US tech giant Amazon on Monday announced the opening of its second largest office in Asia in Bengaluru.

The 12-storey campus spanning across 1.1 million square feet, will support over 7,000 employees across ecommerce, operations, payments, technology, and seller services in India, the company said in a statement.

Indian stock markets extended their gains for the second straight session on Monday, supported by buying in PSU banks and healthcare stocks.

Positive global cues also boosted investor sentiment after the US Supreme Court ruled against the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

In a significant development, organ transplants have seen a 4-fold increase in the country -- from less than 5,000 in 2013 to nearly 20,000 in 2025, according to the government.

Moreover, nearly 18 per cent of transplants are currently being performed with organs donated from deceased donors.

Star comedian Bharti Singh was seen bursting into tears upon losing her expensive diamond ring on the sets of the show Laughter Chef.

In a video shared by Bharti on her Youtube channel, the comedian realised her ring was missing while filming an episode of the comedy-based cooking reality show. The sudden discovery left her extremely distressed, making her burst into tears. She was heard saying that ‘losing a diamond or gold is not a good sign’. Her staff members tried to calm her down and immediately joined in to help search for it.

India Inc.’s earnings momentum remained resilient in Q3 FY26, with small‑cap companies posting the strongest growth, a report said on Monday.

The report from Equirus Securities said small caps delivered a robust 22 per cent year‑on‑year earnings surge, outpacing mid‑caps at 15 per cent and large caps at 14 per cent, signalling a broadening of the corporate earnings recovery.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said there is no systemic risk to the banking system and stressed that the Central Bank does not comment on individual banks or regulated entities, as IDFC First Bank revealed the Rs 590-crore fraud at its Chandigarh branch.

Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting of the RBI’s central board of directors in the national capital, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the regulator is closely monitoring the situation but there is no broader threat to financial stability.

The Army said on Monday that in the relentless 326-day-long high altitude joint operation in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, seven dreaded terrorists have been killed.

Corporate India is expected to roll out an average salary increase of 9.1 per cent in 2026, with Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leading the growth in pay, a new report said on Monday.

Tamil Nadu’s final electoral roll has been officially published on Monday following an extensive Special Intensive Revision (SIR) undertaken in compliance with directions from the Election Commission of India and the Supreme Court.

The Government Railway Police (GRP) have successfully apprehended a wanted criminal who had been consistently committing thefts on trains while posing as a policeman, according to sources on Monday.

Gold and silver prices surged significantly on Monday, amid growing geopolitical tensions and the US dollar's steep fall.

MCX gold April futures gained 1.83 per cent to Rs 1,59,749 per 10 grams on an intra-day basis. Meanwhile, MCX silver March futures gained 5.10 per cent to Rs 2,65,836 per kg.

The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) in Gujarat on Monday launched what officials described as the largest demolition operation in the city’s history, moving to clear 1,489 illegal structures in the Jangleshwar locality and along the Aji riverbed.

No arrests have been made so far in connection with the deadly shooting at a reception party in Patna that claimed two lives.

The incident occurred around 11.45 p.m. in Shahpur village under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur Police Station on Sunday.

According to police, two brothers -- Manish Kumar (32) and Manjeet Kumar (23) -- were shot dead following a dispute during the reception party of the son of a local resident, Daulat Rai. Both victims sustained critical injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared them dead.

The Indian Army has carried out a swift rescue operation under 'Operation Himrahat' in the high-altitude areas of East Sikkim, safely evacuating 46 stranded tourists following heavy snowfall and extreme weather conditions, officials said on Monday.

Actor Jackie Shroff paid a heartfelt tribute to legendary actress Madhubala on her 57th death anniversary, remembering her as an eternal icon of grace and beauty.

Honouring her timeless legacy, he also referenced the classic song Jab Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya from her 1960 magnum opus “Mughal-E-Azam”.

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her debut at the 79th edition of the British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) iconic as she added a splash of “desi tadka” while giving her speech to present the honour for Best Film Not in the English Language.

Held at the London’s Royal Festival Hall, Alia first greeted the audience with a “Namaskar”.

She then added: “Agla award ek aisi film ke liye hai, jo angrezi mein nahi hai.”

Actress Bhumi Pednekar penned a heartfelt note for her sister Samiksha Pednekar on her birthday, calling her as her ‘world, heart and life.’

Sharing a warm post, Bhumi shared a beautiful video of Samiksha asking for a wish before blowing the birthday candles on the cake. Bhumi wrote, “My world, my heart, my life Happy Birthday Samu @samikshapednekar.”

Apple’s iPhone became the most valuable export item from India in 2025 with around $23 billion worth of devices shipped from domestic factories in the country, mostly to the United States, according to industry data.

Arsenal produced a dominant display to retain its five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and ease talk of late-season nerves with a 4-1 win away to Tottenham Hotspur in the north London derby.

All arrangements were in place on Monday for the inauguration of the 6th Khelo India Winter Games (KIWG) at this picturesque snow-clad ski resort of Jammu and Kashmir.

The four-day event will be flagged off by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha, and 400 athletes from 30 states and union territories are participating.

The Indian equity markets opened the week with strong gains early on Monday amid positive global cues and investors' sentiment, buoyed by the US Supreme Court decision that struck down President Donald Trump's tariffs.