India: 28 states and 8 UTs
A directory of every state and union territory, grouped by region. Click any tile to read the latest analysis from that state.
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Jailer 2 Box Office Collection Day 4: Rs 424 Crore Worldwide, Language-Wise Numbers and Records, Explained
Rajinikanth's Jailer 2 has crossed Rs 400 crore worldwide in its first four days, with about Rs 424 crore gross according to Sacnilk. Here are the day-by-day India net figures, the Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada split, state-wise numbers, and the records it has broken and is chasing.
Tiger Shroff Firing Case: What Happened in Juhu, Who Was Held in Kota, and What Police Say, Explained
Shots were fired at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai's Juhu on Sunday evening. He escaped without gunshot injuries, and three suspects, including a juvenile, were held in Kota the next day. Here is the timeline, what police have and have not confirmed, the charges, and the gang claims under investigation.
Delhi E-Rickshaw Draft Policy 2026: 2.5 Lakh Cap, 4-Passenger Limit, New Driver Rules and What Changes for Owners, Explained
The Delhi government has released a draft Delhi E-Rickshaw (Registration and Operation) Scheme, 2026, proposing a city-wide cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws, a four-passenger limit, ownership limits, a new compliance certificate and impounding of unregistered vehicles. It is open for public feedback for 30 days. Here is every key rule and who it affects.
Karwa Chauth 2026: Is It on 28 or 29 October? Date, Chaturthi Timing and City-wise Moonrise Time, Explained
Karwa Chauth 2026 falls on Thursday, 29 October in India, because Chaturthi tithi prevails at moonrise that evening. Moonrise in Delhi is expected around 8:12 PM. Here is why some sites show 28 October, the tithi timings, moonrise for 15 cities, and the fasting timeline.
By region
North
The capital region and the Hindi belt, agenda-setters of national politics.
West
Industrial heartland and coastal economies driving India's growth story.
South
Dravidian politics, tech hubs, and a distinct federal vocabulary.
East
Bengal's intelligentsia, mining belts, and tribal-rights politics.
Central
India's electoral pivot, bellwether states that often decide the centre.
Northeast
Eight states, dozens of languages, and a politics shaped by borders.