Experts are sounding alarms over China’s colossal 60,000-megawatt Medog Dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo, which becomes India’s Brahmaputra. Located in a highly seismic Himalayan zone, the project is dubbed a ‘water bomb’ following recent devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. India faces significant risks to water security, ecology, and downstream communities.

India’s egg prices have soared by 40% in a year, reaching record highs. This significant increase is largely attributed to the diversion of maize, a critical poultry feed ingredient, towards the government’s Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) program. Vibe News explores the complex interplay of agricultural policy, market dynamics, and consumer impact.

Indian households face a less sweet festive season as sugar prices climb and quick-commerce platforms like Zepto, Blinkit, and Swiggy Instamart, along with major offline retailers, implement purchase limits. The government has revised raw sugar import rules to boost supply and curb hoarding, but relief for consumers may take time to materialize.

Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev expressed profound grief following the loss of 80 pilgrims associated with the Isha Foundation in the devastating Nepal flash floods. The tragedy, part of a larger disaster where nearly 300 Indian tourists are missing, has cast a pall over the Isha camp and raised concerns about pilgrimage safety in disaster-prone regions.

The latest India Today-CVoter Mood of the Nation survey indicates the BJP-led NDA would secure 326 seats if elections were held today, a dip from previous projections. While still poised for power, the survey highlights an erosion in support, particularly among Gen Z, and a notable resurgence for the Congress party.

Devastating flash floods in Nepal and parts of Tibet have claimed 332 lives, with nearly 1,500 people, including 288 Indians, still missing. The disaster, possibly triggered by an avalanche or glacier collapse, has ravaged infrastructure. India has launched extensive humanitarian aid, deploying relief flights and establishing helplines for affected nationals.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has written to PM Modi, demanding an all-party meeting on the proposed delimitation exercise. This follows Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju’s hints about a potential special Parliament session, sparking renewed debate on electoral reforms and the future of legislative representation in India.

India’s ubiquitous UPI payment system faces a pivotal moment as the government considers introducing Merchant Discount Rate (MDR). This potential shift from a zero-MDR regime aims for long-term sustainability but raises concerns among merchants and consumers about transaction costs and the future of free digital payments. Explore the implications for India’s digital economy.

A Vibe News investigation reveals a troubling trend across Indian state assemblies: critical legislation is being rushed through without adequate debate or committee scrutiny. From Karnataka to Gujarat, this pattern, transcending political parties, raises serious concerns about the quality of laws and the health of democratic processes, impacting citizens’ daily lives.

The Sports Ministry remains firm on its stringent selection criteria for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, rejecting external pressure to include athletes not meeting medal-winning potential. A 492-strong contingent has been approved, with strict adherence to rules announced a year ago, aiming for a lean, effective team. This policy has led to notable exclusions in sports like tennis and football, sparking debate.