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Rahul Gandhi’s Chhatron Ki Goonj programme in Indore has been postponed to September 19 after permission for Nehru Stadium was denied. The shift underscores the Congress campaign’s focus on student issues even as it clashes with the BJP government over venue access. The Congress on Wednesday said Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Indore has been…

Raghav Chadha’s name was deleted from Punjab electoral roll and marked ‘permanently shifted’. The Rajya Sabha MP called it a political revenge by the AAP for joining BJP. Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha’s name has been deleted from the Punjab draft electoral rolls prepared under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR), with his entry marked as…

A Hindu temple in Pakistan Punjab’s Narowal, estimated to be over a century-old, was reportedly demolished on August 21. India on Wednesday condemned the reported demolition of a century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab and called on the government in Islamabad to conduct an investigation into the incident and ensure that those responsible are held accountable. This…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the 26th SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan’s Bishkek. US state secretary Marco Rubio does not believe India and Iran are currently negotiating a trade deal. He made the assertion when asked about Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann alleged that the BJP and Akali Dal could reunite if the SAD accepts the condition of passing three farm laws. He criticised their politics, drug menace and past governance while highlighting AAP’s welfare schemes, free electricity, jobs, healthcare, education and infrastructure work. BJP will come in alliance with Akali Dal if the latter…

Former Indian Air Force Group Captain and Vir Chakra awardee Abhinandan Varthaman has joined Goa-based regional airline FLY91 as a pilot. Varthaman, who downed a Pakistani fighter jet during the 2019 aerial combat and was held captive for three days, joined the airline in August. FLY91 currently operates six ATR 72-600 aircraft from Goa and Hyderabad. Former…

NEET PG 2026 re-exam for 2,445 candidates affected by Jaipur centre disruptions has been challenged in Supreme Court, with hearing directed before designated NEET bench. The re-examination announced for 2,445 candidates affected by technical disruptions during the NEET PG 2026 exam has been challenged before the Supreme Court. The plea was mentioned before a bench headed by…

India’s upcoming BRICS summit in September 2026 marks a significant shift from previous chairmanships, reflecting an expanded membership and a larger agenda. India has chaired BRICS three times before — in 2012, in Goa in 2016, and in 2021 — but the summit it hosts at New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam on September 12 and 13 looks nothing…

Former Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra will focus on strengthening the Ram Temple Trust, addressing gaps and building public trust. Former Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, the newly appointed CEO of the Ram Temple Trust, spoke exclusively to CNN-News18 following his appointment and said he was “extremely happy and grateful” to the Trust committee for reposing faith in him…

The rival protests come amid an intensifying political contest, with the NC seeking action from the Centre on restoration of statehood, constitutional safeguards and the reservation issue. Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) will gherao BJP offices in Srinagar and Jammu on Wednesday (September 2) over statehood and other demands, while the Civil Secretariat will protest outside the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Indian cultural artefacts, including the Mahabharata, santoor, Ladakhi textiles, Kangra tea and traditional crafts, to leaders and family members in Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan. The gifts showcased India’s literary, musical and artisanal heritage while highlighting cultural links and shared traditions with the two Central Asian nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a range…

Torrential rain triggered deaths, landslides, flooding and evacuations across several states on Tuesday. Fresh IMD alerts, school closures and transport disruption underscored a widening monsoon emergency. Torrential rain caused widespread disruption across several parts of the country on Tuesday, killing at least 11 people in Assam and Uttarakhand, pushing rivers above danger levels in Jharkhand and Uttar…

Severe Ganga erosion in Bhagalpur’s Raghopur has swallowed large stretches of land and swept away the nearly century-old Chaiti Durga Temple. Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Choudhary said the situation remained serious due to changes in the river’s flow. Authorities are carrying out anti-erosion work, while relief camps and evacuation arrangements are being prepared. Bihar Deputy Chief…

A long-standing electoral rivalry in Dholpur’s Ward 26 turned violent after former councillor Ramu Sharma, husband of independent candidate Kalpana Sharma, was attacked and seriously injured. A political rivalry during the civic elections in Rajasthan’s Dholpur district turned violent in Dholpur Municipal Council, where former councillor Ramu Sharma alias Rajmohan Sharma, husband of woman councillor candidate Kalpana…

The government had assured the students would not be targeted or harassed in connection with the agitation. The Supreme Court on Tuesday quashed first information reports (FIR) registered across the country in connection with the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)-led protests in July, invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, even as the group withdrew…

Families of missing workers are pressing authorities to accelerate rescue efforts as teams struggle to remove mud and debris blocking tunnels. The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 1,003, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). As rescue teams continue searching for missing workers, families are recounting…

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma made history on September 1 as the first woman non-medical officer in India’s Defence Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent. Commissioned into the IAF’s Education Branch in 1994, she has over three decades of service and has held key roles, including commanding a Sainik School. In a…

The Supreme Court recently invoked Article 142 to dismiss all FIRs against NEET-UG protesters, leading the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) to cancel its planned march on September 5. In a dramatic turn just days before the Cockroach Janata Party’s planned showdown in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Tuesday invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142…

H1N1 is usually self-limiting, but children, elderly people, and high-risk groups should monitor symptoms closely and seek medical care when needed. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an awareness message on Influenza A H1N1, urging people to recognise symptoms early and seek medical advice when necessary. According to the ministry, healthy adults generally recover…

India has also deployed specialised teams to support rescue and forensic operations in Nepal. As many as 163 Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit Nepal, while 151 Indians left China till Tuesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its latest update. The update, issued as of 7.30 pm on September 1, said five more…

TMC leader Saket Gokhale also accused the Centre of trying to deny using pellet guns on protesters at first. New Delhi: Use of pellet guns on protesters in Delhi is not a human-rights violation, CRPF has claimed, Trinamool Congress leader Saket Gokhale said on Monday. The former Rajya Sabha MP said he would submit the para force’s…

Why India cannot afford to walk away from Chabahar despite the threat of US sanctions, and what the strategic port means for New Delhi. Read to understand what is at stake. India is looking for a “sustainable way forward” to remain involved in Iran’s Chabahar port, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has said, as US sanctions and the…

Voters at SIR hearings in Hyderabad said they were being asked for decades-old documents despite submitting Aadhaar, PAN and voter ID details. The complaints have prompted Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and political parties to seek more time and safeguards against wrongful deletions. ‘I was not even born in 1987. Where am I supposed to get such…

The CBI has booked eight people over an alleged Rs 28.87 crore subsidised rice diversion racket involving FCI and NERAMAC officials. The FIR alleges rice meant for vulnerable groups was routed through private traders in violation of OMSS rules. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has booked eight people, including senior officials of the Food Corporation of…

The latest GDP data, which now incorporates producer price indices, has also made an upward revision to the GDP numbers in the quarter ending March 2026. The Indian economy grew at 7.8% in the first quarter (April-June 2026) of the current fiscal year braving what has been described as the largest oil shock in the history of…

Lifestyle content creator Shenaz Treasury recently gave her followers a glimpse of the practice, revealing that an Ayurvedic doctor had prescribed it to her as part of her treatment. Sharing a video from an Ayurveda clinic, she admitted that she was surprised to find herself undergoing what she described as “medicated smoking.” The idea of “Ayurvedic smoking”…

Social reformer Anna Hazare, 88, has been shifted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai and admitted to the ICU after his health worsened during treatment at a hospital near Ralegan Siddhi. He was brought to Mumbai for specialised care following a severe viral infection and acute dehydration. Doctors are conducting a detailed evaluation while closely monitoring his condition.…

Delhi’s H1N1 tally has crossed 3,000 as flu cases rise across several states. Here are simple, practical ways to protect yourself from swine flu. Delhi’s H1N1 tally has crossed the 3,000 mark, with 3,006 cases reported so far this season, according to the latest figures. The capital recorded 199 new H1N1 cases in a single day, making…

Meghalaya’s political equations could see a major shift ahead of the Shillong Lok Sabha bye-election, with reports suggesting nine of the 12 UDP MLAs are in talks to join the BJP. The move, linked to internal discontent over UDP chief Metbah Lyngdoh’s leadership, could boost the BJP’s strength from two to 11 MLAs and reshape the state’s…

Four people were killed after a trailer allegedly lost control, crossed the divider and crashed into their Baleno on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida’s Jewar. The accident occurred around 10 pm Sunday as the car travelled from Mathura towards Noida. All four occupants were extricated and rushed to hospital, where doctors declared them dead. The driver…

A disagreement between two women at a Thane housing society over two pet dogs sitting on a common bench has sparked debate online. The dog owner said the bench was already wet due to rain and promised to clean it. The resident objected, saying people use the benches for morning yoga. Social media users remain divided over…

The road is significant not simply because it will connect two remote parts of Arunachal. For the Army, it could mean greater flexibility in moving vehicles, engineering equipment The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has moved towards preparing a detailed plan for a new 95.348-km road between Huri in Kurung Kumey district and Taksing in Upper Subansiri, a…

A UP woman constable suffered a head injury in a scooter accident on August 22 and sought leave for further treatment. Her husband alleged that two constables failed to forward her leave application, preventing her from taking leave to seek medical treatment. She later died, prompting an inquiry. Two Uttar Pradesh Police personnel have been suspended in…

Owaisi questioned the Sangh Parivar’s repeated references to Babur, urging its supporters to reconsider invoking the Mughal emperor after Uzbekistan, his place of origin, honoured PM Modi. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday turned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s latest foreign honour in Uzbekistan into a political taunt against the BJP, saying the honour came from the country…

An FIR was lodged against Rahul Gandhi based on the complaint submitted by Amit Kumar, a member of the Scheduled Caste community. A first information report (FIR) was registered on Sunday against leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi at Haldwani Kotwali police station in Uttarakhand’s Nainital district over his alleged remarks on a…

The project is part of a wider capital expenditure plan covering healthcare, education, roads, power, housing, and industrial infrastructure, the government said. The Assam Cabinet has approved a Rs 600-crore Proton Beam Therapy facility as the state government steps up investments in healthcare and other key infrastructure sectors. The project is part of a wider capital expenditure…

Kolkata Police filed a suo motu FIR against Mamata Banerjee and TMC student wing rally organisers over alleged violation of Calcutta High Court directions. The court had allowed the August 28 rally on Cathedral Road but ordered one road flank to remain open. Police said the condition was not followed and the role of those involved will…

Hours before her delivery, a video of Mishra pleading with her family to take her away from the hospital surfaced on social media. A 25-year-old woman and her newborn child died at a government hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Rewa district, prompting protests by her family and an inquiry into alleged medical negligence. Kalpana Mishra, a resident of…

The CPI(M) accused the VHP of dictating how Durga Puja should be observed in West Bengal. Mohammed Salim said the push over rituals and food reflects a wider politics of diversion and control. The CPI(M) on Saturday criticised the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, accusing it of trying to decide how Durga Puja should be celebrated in West Bengal…

The Special NIA Court in Mumbai rejected the agency’s plea to cancel bail granted to four Elgar Parishad accused, saying their mere presence at a Press Club gathering did not establish a violation of bail conditions or Maoist-linked activity. A Special NIA Court in Mumbai on Saturday rejected the National Investigation Agency’s (NIA) applications seeking cancellation of…

A Shiv Sena leader said ‘humour should be taken as humor’, while a BJP MLA slammed Raina, saying Kashmiri Pandits cannot be treated as subjects of ridicule. Samay Raina is again in controversy over his India’s Got Latent show after a Kashmiri-Bihari banter with comedian Sharon Verma in the latest episode of show’s second season. The banter…

Two days after Mallikarjun Kharge addressed a Congress rally in Haldwani, members of the Shri Ram Sena reportedly conducted a “shuddhikaran” havan at the venue. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi order an FIR against those involved in the “shuddikaran” or purification of the Ramlila ground in Haldwani after Congress president…

The food safety regulator submitted a six-page compliance affidavit to the Supreme Court outlining a clear, high-visibility labelling framework Following sharp criticism from the Supreme Court over prolonged regulatory delays, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed mandatory front-of-pack (FoP) warning labels for packaged foods containing excessive added sugar, saturated fat, and salt.…

IIT Delhi’s student death highlights the urgent need for accessible mental health support, academic flexibility, effective grievance systems and campus welfare safeguards. The death of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar at IIT Delhi has sparked protests and renewed attention on student mental health, academic pressure and campus welfare systems. More than 500 students have reportedly demanded…

Delhi CNG prices have risen by Rs 3.89 per kg amid surging global LNG costs. Congress called PM Modi ‘Inflation Man’, saying CNG prices have nearly doubled over six years. CNG prices in Delhi have gone up by Rs 3.89 per kg, with the new rate of Rs 86.98 per kg coming into effect from 6 am…

Muskan Sharma, a 21-year-old social media creator, was murdered in Delhi after trying to distance herself from Imran, a gym trainer with a troubling past. Twenty-one-year-old Muskan Sharma was allegedly trying to distance herself from Imran after learning about his alleged drug use and criminal background, police said. Her decision to step away from him, investigators believe,…

Mumbai is set for a busy pre-Ganeshotsav Saturday, with nearly 30-40 prominent Ganesh idols scheduled to arrive across the city. Chinchpokli Cha Chintamani’s procession will begin from Parel at noon, with thousands of devotees expected. Security has been heightened across Lalbaug-Parel, with around 800-1,000 personnel expected alongside RAF, CRPF teams to manage crowds and maintain law and…

A private tutor was arrested in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Friday for allegedly raping and impregnating a Class 9 student of a residential school during her stay at home on summer vacation, police said. A private tutor was arrested in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district on Friday for allegedly raping and impregnating a Class 9 student of a residential…

Recent cases point to an organised operation linked by three common threads: online entrapment, honeytrapping, or information related to India’s defence assets The arrest of a young couple in Delhi on Friday has put the spotlight back on espionage rackets run by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in India. A close study of such recent cases points to…

HT has accessed details of the aid, funds and other assistance being mobilised for disaster-hit Nepal. India has rushed 62 tonnes of emergency aid to Nepal since deadly flash floods struck on Wednesday, emerging as the first major country to physically deliver humanitarian assistance to the Himalayan nation. HT reported on Friday that India was the first…

Police have stepped up the probe into the killing of Shamli singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan after a high-level review meeting. The case has sparked anger among his family and local residents as officers say arrests may come soon. Uttar Pradesh police have intensified their investigation into the murder of Shamli-based Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Baliyan,…

Uttar Pradesh has asked hospitals to stay on alert and keep isolation wards ready amid swine flu concerns. The move comes as Delhi reports over 2,600 H1N1 cases and reviews hospital preparedness. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed all hospitals across the state to remain on alert amid concerns over swine flu and ensure continuous…

A Delhi-bound passenger bus overturned near Bhadrakali bend in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand killing two scooter riders. Eleven injured passengers are being treated, police and medical teams continue rescue operations. Two people riding a scooter were killed after a passenger bus lost control and overturned near the Bhadrakali bend in Uttarakhand’s Tehri Garhwal district on Friday. Eleven bus…

Jharkhand CID has arrested four successful JSSC-CGL candidates in its exam irregularities probe. The action intensifies scrutiny of the stalled recruitment process amid the High Court stay. The Jharkhand Police’s Criminal Investigation Department on Friday arrested four successful candidates of the JSSC-CGL examination held in 2024 as part of its probe into alleged irregularities in the recruitment…

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has ordered tighter monitoring of 13 sensitive glacial lakes in Uttarakhand. The move aims to strengthen early warnings, evacuation planning and disaster readiness in vulnerable hill areas. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday directed officials to step up monitoring and safety measures for glacial lakes in the state after 13…

Uttar Pradesh has sounded a high alert in border districts and sent rescue teams to Nepal after deadly flash floods. The move comes as river levels rise, Indian tourists remain missing and vulnerable villages are being warned. The administration has sounded a high alert in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts of Uttar Pradesh and stepped up monitoring of…

Modi’s visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan includes the SCO Summit and key meetings with world leaders, focusing on India-Russia relations and regional security. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, where he will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir…

Vijay argued that the petitioner failed to demonstrate how alleged inclusion of children in campaign activities translates into a statutory ground under Section 100 of RPA, 1951 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay has submitted a “reject the plaint” application before the Madras High Court, asserting that the alleged involvement…

During the dialogue, Sitharaman and Champagne exchanged views on global macroeconomic developments and domestic policy priorities. India expressed its readiness to begin negotiations on a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with Canada at the earliest, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her Canadian counterpart Francois-Philippe Champagne concluded the inaugural Canada-India Finance Ministers’ Economic and Financial Dialogue. According to…

A hand slips into a pocket and finds nothing. No phone. For a split second, something feels genuinely wrong. That reaction goes beyond simple inconvenience or anxiety. According to a new research paper, the body itself responds, with muscle memory firing for a device the hand has come to treat almost like an extension of itself. A…

Anaya Bangar, the child of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, announced on social media that she will be eligible to participate in elite women’s cricket in Australia from March 2027. Anaya Bangar, the child of former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar, announced on social media that she will be eligible to participate in elite women’s cricket in Australia…

Five people were killed and around 20 injured after a private bus carrying 42 passengers rammed an iron-rod-laden container on the Hyderabad–Vijayawada highway in Telangana’s Suryapet district. Five people were killed and around 20 others sustained serious injuries after a private travel bus rammed into an iron-rod-laden container from behind in Telangana’s Suryapet district on Wednesday. The…

CISF personnel at Bengaluru airport found two yellow-metal capsules concealed in a Dubai passenger’s mouth during screening. The passenger was handed over to Airport Police, while officials said the metal’s nature and value are yet to be established. Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru detected two capsules containing approximately 82 grams…

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said AI can assist courts in research, translation and administration during talks with Germany’s top federal judge. He said judges alone must decide cases, as India considers a permanent apex body to regulate AI use and accountability. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Wednesday said artificial intelligence may augment judicial…

Six granddaughters of Neem Karoli Baba have asked the Firozabad administration to investigate ownership of his ancestral home and worship site. The trust has denied the allegations as officials examine records and competing claims. A dispute has emerged over the ancestral home and worship site of renowned spiritual figure Neem Karoli Baba in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad district,…

Over 100 have been killed and at least 750 are missing in Nepal after floods triggered by an avalanche in Tibet. The devastation has made experts raise a red flag over the 60,000-MW dam that China is building in the high seismic zone in Medog county, close to the border with Arunachal Pradesh. It’s young and growing,…

Floodwaters from Nepal entered the Gandak river system, prompting Bihar to open all 36 barrage gates. The move has triggered round-the-clock monitoring and emergency preparations across vulnerable districts. Bihar was put on high alert on Wednesday after floodwaters from Nepal entered river Gandak and reached the Gandak Barrage, prompting authorities to open all 36 gates to manage…

SC judge Justice Sandeep Mehta’s letters allege maladministration and other irregularities by Rajasthan HC’s acting chief justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Wednesday that the Supreme Court collegium was already working on the appointment of chief justices to the remaining high courts, amid the controversy triggered by Supreme Court judge Justice…

  At Andaz Delhi by Hyatt, 87 kg of expired sweets were found; at JW Marriott in Aerocity, hygiene standards were severely compromised across the property, FSSAI said. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) said on Wednesday that it has issued notices to two hotels in New Delhi’s Aerocity, Andaz Delhi and JW Marriott,…

Ankit Balyan, Haryanvi singer and Youtuber, was shot dead outside a gym in Shamli district. Youtuber and Haryanvi singer Ankit Balyan was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a gym in Shamli district on Wednesday evening, police said. Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav termed Balyan’s killing “highly condemnable”, saying the “law and order” situation had been reduced…

A total of 79 rescue teams are working in the flood-hit districts of Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapada, Keonjhar, Nabarangpur and Koraput. Bhubaneswar: The flood situation in Odisha remained grim on Tuesday as over 1 lakh people in six districts are still affected, despite a fall in water levels in major rivers, officials said. A total of 79 rescue…

New Delhi and Beijing had agreed that the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for resolving the territorial dispute would be followed by a framework for boundary settlement. New Delhi: Though New Delhi and Beijing are yet to work out the settlement framework that, according to the 2005 bilateral agreement, should precede delineation and demarcation…

West Bengal BJP president Saamik Bhattacharya warned party leaders and workers against corruption, extortion and ‘cut money’ practices, saying action would follow if allegations are proved. He said complaints of irregularities had been received and the party had already issued over 200 show-cause notices and suspended more than 100 individuals over alleged misconduct. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…

An earthquake of magnitude 4 shook parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The epicentre of the quake, which struck at around 5:30 in the morning, was located near Shimla. So far, no loss of life or damage to property has been reported. Earthquake of magnitude 4 hits Himachal Pradesh. (Representative…

Bengaluru’s Health Department has initiated inspections at several high-profile clubs to assess adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations. FDA teams discovered multiple violations, such as inadequate personal hygiene among food handlers, unsanitary storage conditions, and pest infestations. The Health Department has launched raids at some of Bengaluru’s top clubs to check whether food safety rules and…

Amit Shah said only citizens had the right to live in the country and infiltrators posed a threat to India’s security, economy and demographics. Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday reiterated that India was “not a dharamshala”, saying only citizens had the right to live in the country and that infiltrators posed a threat to India’s…

The CJP announced a peaceful protest march from India Gate to the Delhi police headquarters, alleging that the Centre failed to honour its commitments. The Delhi Police has begun making security arrangements ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed September 5 march, citing security and traffic concerns, even as a senior officer on Tuesday said the…

Police said a minor girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by three juveniles near Valsad’s Sai Baba Temple after meeting one through Instagram. The case has renewed concern over minors’ online contacts, with all three accused now in custody. A minor girl was gang raped by three juveniles near a temple in Gujarat’s Valsad district after befriending one…

Prashant Kishor challenged Samrat Choudhary and Tejashwi Yadav to sit their Class 10 exams together. The jibe came after Mithilesh Tiwari told Tejashwi Yadav to clear matriculation before backing student protests. Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor on Tuesday challenged Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary and Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav to sit for their matriculation exams…

The term ‘Bandi Singhs’ refers to Sikh prisoners convicted for their involvement in militancy during the Punjab insurgency of the 1990s. The grant of a 21-day furlough to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh on Tuesday drew sharp reactions from Sikh religious and community leaders, who questioned why a rape convict was being released repeatedly…

The head of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has travelled to Moscow for unannounced talks, the BBC’s US news partner CBS has reported. John Ratcliffe reportedly arrived in the Russian capital earlier on Tuesday. Neither Washington or Moscow have confirmed the nature of the visit or who he was due to meet. In-person talks between high-level…

India is the world’s second-largest wheat producer. The central government on Monday lifted the export ban on ban on wheat and its products with immediate effect, a move expected to ease the commodity’s availability in the international market. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade issued notifications revising the export policy of wheat from “prohibited” to “free.” The…

Shah also laid emphasis on training for the implementation of the anti-terror policy developed by his ministry. Directing security agencies to strictly deal with infiltration, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday called for an artificial intelligence-driven analysis of intelligence data to counter various national-security challenges. Inaugurating the two-day ninth National Security Strategies (NSS) Conference-2026, Shah also…

Pakistan has witnessed an unusual surge in Turkish military transport flights, with C-130 Hercules and A400M aircraft reportedly landing at Nur Khan, Masroor and Murid air bases between August 19 and 21. Pakistan has witnessed an unusual increase in Turkish military transport flights in recent days, prompting questions in Indian defence circles over whether Ankara is supplying…

Xi Jinping is expected to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi, marking his first visit in seven years. Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit India next month for the BRICS summit in New Delhi, accompanied by a delegation of around 400 officials, in what would be his first trip to the country in…

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of weakening reservation through a “backdoor” by keeping over 8.2 lakh sanctioned government posts vacant. Citing media reports, he said vacancies have nearly doubled since 2015, while permanent PSU jobs have declined and contractual hiring has increased, threatening opportunities for SC, ST, OBC and EWS communities. The Congress on…

The action covers 128 flats at the project in the Crown Mill Compound. Several of the flats are reportedly linked to Maharashtra politicians, bureaucrats and prominent businesspeople. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has begun demolition action against alleged unauthorised construction at Rustomjee Crown, a luxury housing project in Mumbai. The action covers 128 flats at the project…

Amazon did not submit a response, while Instamart sought additional time to submit its documents regarding the action it took. BigBasket said in its response that it had stopped the online sale of the fruits. In a major move against quick commerce apps, the Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department suspended the food licences of Amazon,…

Sangeeta’s maternal family said disputes between the couple, including conflicts over property-related issues, had affected the family Kunal Chandgude, a 19-year-old boy who fell from a cliff in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, wanted his parents to resolve their differences and stay together, the family’s relatives said, suggesting that the iPhone EMI narrative was a “rumour”. The incident unfolded on…

Mumbai’s taxi and autorickshaw drivers say they are willing to learn Marathi, but claim RTO officials are asking questions beyond their training. As a three-day auto and taxi strike hits the city, commuters are struggling to find rides during peak monsoon season. Drivers are worried that the language test could threaten their livelihoods. For decades, Mumbai’s iconic…

For years, Tehseen and Shehzad Poonawalla have sparred over politics. While Tehseen backs the Congress, Shehzad just quit as a BJP member. An official post or not, the two brothers are still finding new ways to take political digs at each other. The latest was Rahul Gandhi blended with sugar and ethanol. Brothers Tehseen and Shehzad Poonawalla…

US Ambassador Sergio Gor said India had asked to avoid questions during PM Modi’s June 17 meeting with Donald Trump in France, but Trump invited reporters anyway, turning it into a 45-minute press interaction. India had specifically asked the US to avoid questions at the press conference after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with President Donald Trump…

India rushed the E20 mandate and built a huge ethanol set-up with ready loans. Now, it is diverting rice bought with taxpayers’ money to ethanol distilleries at a 40% less price. Despite that, ethanol remains costlier than petrol. The questions here. Who’s subsiding whom, and who is really gaining? Irony is one among the several layers of…