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As shoppers increasingly scrutinise ingredient labels ​to avoid products perceived as heavily processed, Nestle (NESN.S), opens new tab, maker of Nescafe coffee and KitKat chocolate, has been lobbying U.S. authorities to ‌allow simpler descriptions using common rather than scientific names on packaging. Examples include replacing the words “ascorbic acid” with the more widely understood vitamin C in…

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said young people need explanation and affection, not commands. His remarks come amid the student-led protests in Delhi over exam paper leaks. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat underscored that today’s young generation was not misguided or directionless and called for meaningful “discussion”, not “dictation”, to understand them. The RSS chief’s remarks come at a…

The development came after the nurse was arrested for allegedly threatening to leak the doctor’s private photographs, implicate him in a false rape case, and kill him. A nurse, arrested for allegedly extorting Rs 2 crore from a 65-year-old doctor in Rajasthan, has accused him of sexually assaulting more than 100 women. The nurse, Kamla alias Kamlesh,…

A group of 93 retired civil servants has sought an independent judicial inquiry into the July 20 police action against student protesters in Delhi. They said the alleged use of pellets, tasers and surveillance against unarmed students demands accountability and dialogue. A group of 93 retired civil servants on Friday sought an independent judicial inquiry into the…

Punjab Police suspended Barnala DSP Satvir Singh after the alleged lathi-charge on protesting sanitation workers in the city. The action followed political criticism, intervention by commissions and calls for a fair inquiry. Punjab Police on Friday suspended Barnala DSP Satvir Singh over the alleged lathi-charge on sanitation workers during a protest, following mounting criticism over the police…

Uttarakhand Police has initiated legal and departmental action against suspended constable Sher Singh after his viral speech at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, where he claimed leaked question papers were available at “grocery stores” and announced support for the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The Uttarakhand Police has initiated legal and departmental action against suspended constable Sher Singh after he…

Anti-NEET protests intensified across Tamil Nadu on Friday, with students, teachers and parties joining demonstrations. The unrest widened calls to scrap the exam and mounted pressure on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Protests against the NEET intensified across Tamil Nadu on Friday, with demonstrations and detentions reported in Chennai, Madurai and Mayiladuthurai. Thousands of students, teachers, youth…

The fake videos with spliced audio show PM Modi and Piyush Goyal threatening students and warning them of dire consequences. The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has fact-checked AI-generated videos of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Piyush Goyal that are being circulated to spread fake news. The Fact Check Unit of the PIB has clarified that…

India avoids a steeper US tariff, with exports facing a 10% Section 301 duty from Friday after New Delhi tightened rules against forced-labour imports. India will pay a 10% tariff on most of its exports to the US from Friday after the Trump administration rolled out the levy under a new legal provision as the successor to…

Wangchuk dismissed allegations that he had struck a deal with the government, saying he should not have to prove the sincerity of his protest. Educator-activist Sonam Wangchuk has hit back at critics questioning his decision to end his 26-day hunger strike held in support of students protesting over the alleged NEET paper leak. In a video message…

An autopsy conducted on July 14 confirmed that Kaur died from strangulation, following which the medical examiner classified the case as a homicide, the EPS said. A 23-year-old woman from Punjab’s Ludhiana district was allegedly strangled to death at her residence in Edmonton, Canada. Her live-in partner, who is also an Indian national, has been arrested by…

The death toll in Assam’s floods has reached 61, with 14 fatalities recorded in the last 24 hours. Assam’s flood crisis has worsened, with the death toll climbing to 61 after 14 more people lost their lives in the last 24 hours, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The deluge has affected over 7.05…

In response to the NEET paper leak protests, the government has implemented significant reforms to enhance the integrity of its examination system. Amid the ongoing students’ protest over the NEET paper leak controversy, the Centre has announced a series of sweeping measures aimed at restoring credibility to the country’s examination system. In what government sources described as…

PM Modi raised the issue of the safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump, the government told Parliament. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had raised the issue of the safety of Indian maritime workers and sailors during his bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump in June, as well…

From the CJP’s Jantar Mantar platform shunned by ally Congress to Rahul Gandhi’s 7 LKM protest to Parliament, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav is using all stages in Delhi. The goal seems to be one, coming just ahead of the Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh. In a span of a few days, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh…

The Centre has appointed Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, replacing Vineet Joshi in a bureaucratic reshuffle that comes amid ongoing protests over alleged NEET examination irregularities. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) on Thursday appointed 1994-batch Rajasthan cadre IAS officer Naresh Pal Gangwar as Secretary of the Department of Higher…

As protests continue at Jantar Mantar, Delhi University has cautioned students and faculty against participating in unauthorised demonstrations. The advisory warns that violations could invite disciplinary and legal action, with implications for students’ academic future. Delhi University (DU) on Thursday advised students and faculty members to stay away from the ongoing protests at Jantar Mantar, warning that…

PM Modi said the government’s immediate priority after the alleged NEET paper leak was to ensure that students did not lose an academic year. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a video message posted at 11.52 pm on Thursday, announced that the Union Cabinet will on Friday discuss a draft law providing for fast-track courts and stricter punishment…

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk had been on an indefinite hunger strike in support of students protesting against irregularities in competitive examinations. He was shifted to Medanta Hospital after spending several days on the fast, with doctors advising close monitoring of his health. Activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after weeks of negotiations with the…

External affairs ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India “categorically rejects the baseless and unwarranted comments” by Dar. India on Thursday accused Pakistan of using a multilateral gathering to spread falsehoods and divert attention from its record of sponsoring terrorism after Pakistani foreign minister Ishaq Dar raised the Kashmir issue and suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty…

Neither the BNSS nor the BNS contains any provision mandating body-worn cameras or compulsory videography of crowd-control operations. Allegations of police brutality during the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests in Delhi have once again brought into focus a recurring constitutional and legal question: How much force can the police legally use to disperse a protest? While…

The Uttarakhand Technical University found that a BTech question paper was allegedly shared via WhatsApp before the exam, prompting cancellation of two semester papers and disciplinary action against an assistant professor. The Uttarakhand Technical University (UTU) has cancelled two engineering exams after an investigation revealed that the question papers for two BTech semester examinations were leaked before…

Students were directed by the Dean and faculty advisor to take down posts related to Jantar Mantar protests and hunger strikes. As students’ protests across the country continued in different ways, such as raising slogans, expressing views on banners, and making short videos, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras asked students to take down the videos…

Bryan Johnson announced he had cloned himself as a newborn with ‘baby-Bryan’ living in a Petri dish, for now. Bryan Johnson, the US tech entrepreneur looking to defy death, has claimed that he has created a ‘clone’ of himself that can be used to repair his body. Johnson, 48, who is known for spending millions of dollars…

Naib Risaldar Virender Singh suffered a severe brain stroke while deployed in the harsh high-altitude conditions of Ladakh at 16,000 feet In a poignant testament to the spirit of military service, a serving Indian Army soldier has saved or restored the lives of six individuals across the country. Naib Risaldar Virender Singh suffered a severe brain stroke…

The primary objective of the meeting is to address the ongoing student-led protests and grievances surrounding the NEET exam controversy. A high-level meeting between Union ministers and the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) delegation is scheduled for Friday after 12 pm, with senior leadership from the Centre set to represent the government during the talks, sources told CNN-News.…

DU warned that participating in such demonstrations could pose “serious risks to students’ personal safety” and also affect “academic progress and professional opportunities”. The University of Delhi (DU) has issued an advisory asking students and faculty members to stay away from Jantar Mantar and avoid taking part in unauthorised assemblies and demonstrations. In a post shared on…

This dual-track approach raises critical questions about political synergy, opposition unity, and public message clarity The political battlegrounds in India are witnessing a complex dynamic as parallel protests led by Rahul Gandhi and the Indian National Congress run alongside the ongoing movement organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. While…

Wangchuk said he would end his hunger strike if the Centre gave an assurance that no punitive action would be taken against students and youth who participated in the protest. Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday said he urged activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite fast during a visit to him at Medanta Hospital, adding…

Kandula Jessie was selected from a highly competitive pool after nearly 12,000 girls from 108 countries registered for the programme. In a remarkable achievement, 14-year-old Kandula Jessie, a Class 10 student at Zilla Parishad Girls High School (ZPGHS) in Andhra Pradesh’s Dhavaleswaram, has been selected as one of India’s 20 participants for Mission ShakthiSAT, the world’s first…

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) 10 deaths were reported on Wednesday taking the toll in the state to 41. The flood situation in Assam has worsened as the government confirmed 41 deaths on Wednesday with the Indian Air Force and the army helping state authorities with rescue work even as over 727,000 people remain…

Rahul Gandhi claimed that since the BJP-led NDA government came to power in 2014, there had been 152 paper leaks. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday claimed that Delhi Police personnel, who “dragged” him away from the Opposition’s protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, asked him to “remove this government.” At a press conference, Gandhi was…

Protests in Mumbai continued for the third day as students, activists, and political parties rallied against NEET exam irregularities and police actions against protesters in Delhi. Demonstrators criticized the crackdown during a recent march towards Parliament, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Mumbai witnessed protests at several locations on Wednesday (July 22) for the…

Vijeta Dahiya alleged he was made a “scapegoat” after being removed from the Cockroach Janta Party despite publicly defending founder Abhijeet Dipke during recent controversies. He claimed he faced heckling, received threats, and was expelled over the viral “burger incident.” CJP had not responded to the allegations at the time of writing. Vijeta Dahiya has claimed that…

Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed after a terrorist attack near Lal Chowk in Anantnag on Tuesday. Officials said he was deployed for Amarnath Yatra security duty when he was shot. Security forces launched operations across south Kashmir, detaining suspected overground workers, while TRF claimed responsibility for the attack. A head constable…

Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House, ITO and Khan Market, were closed on Thursday until further notice due to security concerns amid the ongoing CJP protest at Jantar Mantar. The DMRC said interchange facilities will continue at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat despite station closures. Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including…

A Head Constable, who was on Amarnath Yatra security duty, was shot while making a purchase at a shop after the assailant allegedly waited nearby with an assault rifle concealed in cloth. Jammu and Kashmir Police has launched a massive anti-terror crackdown across the Kashmir Valley after a policeman on Amarnath Yatra security duty was shot dead…

More than 100 students at a government school in Bihar’s Supaul district fell ill after eating the mid-day meal, with some alleging a dead scorpion was found in the curry. Officials have ordered an investigation as doctors said the children were treated and are out of danger. More than 100 students of a government school in Bihar’s…

A protest once confined to a few thousand people has now swelled into a crowd too large to count accurately. Protesters say the July 20 lathi-charge and use of tear gas by Delhi Police and RAF personnel has transformed the frustration of students into anger, triggering a fresh wave of agitation at Jantar Mantar. When the Cockroach…

According to investigators, the 25-year-old accused was living with the boy’s mother in a live-in relationship after she separated from her husband. The woman had been staying with her youngest son at the accused’s house in Ambernath, while her two elder children lived with their father. A seven-year-old boy died during treatment at Mumbai’s KEM Hospital after…

When pent-up youth anger propelled India’s Cockroach Janta Party to online fame in May, its founder said his supporters were disillusioned with both Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party and the opposition ​for failing to address their concerns. Yet CJP leaders turned to opposition lawmakers and appealed directly for their support on Monday after police used batons and…

Sanjana shared the post by content creator Richa Oberoi on her Instagram Story. The original post read, “They tear-gassed a 6-year-old. If this doesn’t outrage you, nothing will.” The author then narrated the incident of witnessing a young boy around 6-year-old running with his mother after spending several hours near the protest area. Indian pace bowler Jasprit…

Fresh incidents of stone pelting were reported during protests by NEET-UG aspirants in Delhi’s Connaught Place on Tuesday. Protesters damaged police barricades as tensions escalated. Police were deployed in large numbers and appealed for peace, urging miscreants to stay away. No official confirmation on injuries, detentions or damage has been issued so far. Fresh incidents of stone…

Panshul Bansal, who secured All India Rank 2 with a 99.9999 percentile in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, told NDTV that the cancellation of the original examination initially left him disappointed. Panshul Bansal, who was among the toppers in the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, said as protests raged over the paper leak, he chose to stay at home and…

Police have arrested Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary for allegedly pushing Ketan Agarwal off a cliff at Lohagad Fort. Investigators say the killing was plotted over weeks to look like an accident and stop Goyal’s marriage. Police have arrested 20-year-old Siya Goyal and her alleged lover, 22-year-old Chetan Chaudhary, in connection with the June 18 death of…

As the protest gathered momentum, Delhi Police deployed heavy security, including the Rapid Action Force, before detaining Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and several other Opposition leaders. The political confrontation between the Congress and the Centre escalated sharply on Tuesday as Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and several…

July 20 marked the day the hunger strike at Jantar Mantar erupted into a mass protest, with thousands demanding the Education Minister’s resignation before marching towards Parliament on the opening day of the Monsoon Session. As the crowds dispersed, the scars of the crackdown — and the stories left behind — remained. India Today Digital returned to…

Andhra Pradesh reported seven new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the tally to 26. Officials said infections remain sporadic across districts, with no sign of a cluster outbreak. Andhra Pradesh reported seven new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of infections in the state to 26, the Health Department said. It added that the new…

Mamata Banerjee backed the Opposition’s Delhi sit-in over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action on students. She said the crackdown was unacceptable and framed it as part of a wider BJP pattern of intimidation. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday night termed the police action against protests in Delhi over the alleged NEET paper…

The deceased included migrant workers from West Bengal, Punjab, Assam and Uttarakhand, a senior official said. At least 12 workers were killed and 13 others remained trapped for over 24 hours after an under-construction tunnel collapsed in Sikkim’s Namchi district following an explosion of suspected methane gas, officials said on Tuesday, adding the toll may increase. Meanwhile,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged for collective efforts to build a foolproof examination system, Kiren Rijiju said quoting the PM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the strictest possible punishment for those responsible for the NEET paper leak and emphasised that preventing such paper leaks was a national responsibility, Minister Kiren Rijiju said quoting the Prime Minister…

Congress workers, led by Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi, marched to PM Modi’s residence to protest the paper leak issue on Tuesday. One of the most dramatic days in post-Independence Indian politics unfolded in New Delhi on Tuesday when Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi led a Congress protest against paper leaks and the “attack”…

JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital after his court-ordered transfer, while the activist continued his indefinite hunger strike. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Minister of State for the Prime Minister’s Office, Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday (July 21) reportedly visited the Medanta Hospital in Gurugram to enquire about activist Wangchuk’s health.…

IndiGo signed a landmark MoU with CFM International for over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines at the Farnborough International Airshow. The largest single order for CFM’s LEAP series will power 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The agreement also includes support for an IndiGo MRO facility in India, spare parts availability and maintenance solutions for its expanding fleet. In a…

The Bihar government is set to introduce a new law targeting offline and online gambling during the Monsoon Session. The bill proposes jail terms and fines while widening action against facilitators and advertisers. After enforcing prohibition on liquor, the Bihar government is now preparing to tighten its grip on gambling and betting by introducing a stringent new…

The people dismissed Pakistan’s efforts at creating a “victim narrative” on the false premise that India intends to cut off water supplies. The Indus Waters Treaty, especially provisions for sharing cross-border rivers, will not function again in its current form, and there is no evidence of Pakistan abjuring terrorism, a key reason for the pact being suspended…

Hours after Union Minister JP Nadda met protesters’ representatives, Sonam Wangchuk announced he would continue his hunger strike. Activist and education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk on Monday announced that he would continue his indefinite hunger strike, which entered Day 23, saying he was moved by the peaceful conduct of protesting students. In a handwritten note shared on…

Delhi Police won’t stop Jantar Mantar protests, but will act against lawbreakers. Protesters demand Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over NEET-UG paper leak. Delhi Police will not stop protesters from staging their protest at Jantar Mantar, senior police officers told CNN-News18’s Ananya Bhatnagar, on Monday. The officers said only those who break law and order at the…

Rescue efforts have been further complicated by a methane gas leak triggered by the landslide, making it difficult for emergency teams to access the tunnel safely. At least ten people have died and several workers are still feared trapped after a landslide blocked an under-construction tunnel at the Samardung site in Sikkim’s Namchi district, officials said on…

Delhi Police sources said the investigation will also focus on the conspiracy behind the violence, including a possible outsider angle aimed at provoking unrest. Delhi Police have launched an investigation into social media posts linked to Pakistani handles following the violence during the Jantar Mantar protest, even as multiple FIRs have been registered and more than 70…

Thousands of farmers marched towards Delhi for a mahapanchayat against the proposed India-US trade deal as Haryana Police sealed borders, detained BKU leader Gurnam Singh Charuni and tightened security. Thousands of farmers from Punjab, Haryana and several other states began marching towards Delhi on Tuesday morning to participate in a mahapanchayat at Kisan Ghat against the proposed…

Hundreds of students and activists protested at Mumbai’s Chaityabhoomi over alleged NEET irregularities in solidarity with the CJP’s ‘Sansad Chalo’ march, while police said the demonstration was held without permission and claimed hundreds of protesters were detained. Hundreds of students and activists gathered at Chaityabhoomi, the cremation place of Dr B R Ambedkar in Dadar, on Monday…

A former IT employee in Medipally was found dead in a pond after running naked amid mental health issues. A bizarre and tragic incident unfolded in the early hours of Friday in Telangana’s Medipally town. A 25-year-old former software engineer, identified as Tejaswini, was found dead in a local temple pond just hours after CCTV cameras captured…

The Delhi Police have banned large gatherings in New Delhi district amid CJP’s protest plan on a day the monsoon session of parliament will begin The Delhi Police have imposed prohibitory orders that ban large gatherings under Section 163 of the BNSS ahead of a planned protest march by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) in the heart…

In her complaint, filed on July 18, she claimed the accused subjected her to repeated harassment over several weeks. A Hyderabad IPS probationer accused a fellow trainee officer of a series of offences, including stalking, physical assault, intimidation and illegally recording a private video, leading to the registration of a criminal case. The complainant, identified as Suma…

Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on multiple charges, including rape and sex trafficking. They now face a total of 59 criminal charges. Influencers Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were reportedly seen meeting figures linked to US President Donald Trump’s administration in Washington, DC, days before they were arrested on new rape and sex…

A Delhi restaurant owner has said that callers using Goldy Brar’s name demanded Rs 5 crore and issued death threats. The complaint has set the FIR process in motion, with the family seeking protection as police investigate. An overseas-based caller identifying himself as gangster Goldy Brar has demanded 5 crore in extortion from a Delhi restaurant owner…

Okram Ibobi Singh accused the BJP-led Centre and Manipur government of failing on education, governance and law and order. He demanded accountability for repeated paper leaks and justice in the killing of six Naga civilians. Former Manipur Chief Minister and Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Okram Ibobi Singh on Sunday criticised the BJP-led governments at the…

India’s AI-powered unmanned fleet is a naval ace up its sleeve The world’s most powerful military recently entered a modest club — countries operating Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs), robot ships capable of sailing without a crew. On July 12, a swarm of three USVs from US CENTCOM attacked naval facilities within Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. Footage of…

Families of those killed in the Air India AI-171 crash have asked the AAIB to release the black box data and cockpit transcript. They say greater transparency is essential to establish the truth and honour victims with a memorial. Families of those killed in the Air India AI-171 crash have asked the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)…

In a five-page letter to Uttar Pradesh’s Appointment and Personnel Department, 2023-batch IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi sought half salary or a transfer, alleging political interference in official duties. 2023-batch Uttar Pradesh cadre IAS officer Rinku Singh Rahi has written a five-page letter to the state’s Appointment and Personnel Department, requesting either that his salary be reduced…

Police said 11 people were arrested for allegedly luring victims through prostitution advertisements on an app and then robbing them in HBR Layout. Bengaluru City Police urged the public not to respond to such illegal online advertisements and said the probe is on. Eleven persons have been arrested for allegedly robbing people after luring them to a…

The Uttarakhand government has halted the felling of 4,369 trees for the proposed Rishikesh highway widening after sustained protests. The pause has intensified calls for an alternative route amid concerns over forest loss and wildlife deaths. The Uttarakhand government has temporarily halted the felling of 4,369 trees for the proposed Rishikesh highway widening project following widespread public…

A court in Alwar sentenced former BJP district president Inderjit Singh Pata and eight relatives to life imprisonment for Avtar Singh’s 2016 murder. The verdict, delivered after 10 years and 18 days, has revived focus on the family feud and Pata’s recent government appointment. A district court in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Saturday sentenced former BJP district president…

In a video message, Anna Hazare urged the government to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on indefinite hunger strike. Social activist Anna Hazare on Saturday urged the Centre to engage in dialogue with educationist Sonam Wangchuk, saying the government should not avoid discussions even if it disagrees with his demands. “The government should not…

Senior border security officials from SCO member states, including India and Pakistan, met in Islamabad to exchange border security assessments and discuss regional cooperation. The meeting approved the results of Joint Border Operation “Solidarity-2025”, plans for “Solidarity-2026” and an experts’ work plan for 2027. Senior border security officials from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, including India…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the tragedy and declared an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs. 50,000 for the injured A tragic incident has come to light from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. At least eight people have been killed and nine reported injured in a blast inside…

Abhishek Banerjee challenged rebel TMC leaders to return, offering to resign if they do, amid defections, internal rift, BJP attacks, and growing battle over party control after poll defeat. Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday challenged his dissidents who severed ties with the Mamata Banerjee wing of the embattled party to return, and offered…

A kinetic strike targeting highly integrated industrial zones would have an immediate social impact, translating directly into severe domestic fuel and power shortages A significant structural shift is transforming the cross-border security landscape, as state counter-terrorism agencies detect a calculated relocation of hostile networks away from traditional conflict zones in Jammu and Kashmir. The recent high-profile crackdown…

Police said the march would be stopped on the grounds that it would disrupt law and order in a high-security zone, endanger public safety and choke traffic. Delhi Police officials on Saturday said they would not allow the Sansad Chalo march to Parliament that the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has called for Monday morning, describing the entire…

Sonam Wangchuk was removed from the Jantar Mantar protest site by Delhi Police in a sudden operation on Saturday morning. Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was shifted to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday by police after 20 days on hunger strike, is refusing medical treatment, according to the hospital. A medical bulletin released on Saturday afternoon by Safdarjung…

The victim, Atul Panwar, who co-ran Krishna Kids Play School in Hastinapur with his wife, Damini, was found dead in his bed. A woman and her reported lover have been arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut for allegedly killing her husband. The duo used a snake in an attempt to make his death appear accidental, police said, adding…

As Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike entered its 20th day and the “Cockroach” party continued its protest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced criticism for his reluctance to hold press conferences. On Friday, the Delhi heat had relented only but a little to settle on 39 degree Celsius, although the “feels like” temperature was still 46 degrees. And yet,…

As India’s private space sector prepares for another defining moment, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to ride into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 rocket. As India’s private space sector prepares for another defining moment, a special message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to ride into space aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1…

After removing activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar protest site, the Delhi Police has appealed to the protesters to vacate the site “peacefully at the earliest”. Early on Saturday morning, Delhi Police officials shifted Sonam Wangchuk to a Delhi hospital amid protests and sloganeering by the protesters. In a statement after the action, Delhi Police said…

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, reported being assaulted and detained by Delhi Police during a protest at Jantar Mantar and claimed that police launched lathi charge on students. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday claimed that he was assaulted and detained by the Delhi Police during the protest at Jantar Mantar…

The India-Japan joint statement, issued after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi on July 2 in New Delhi, had strongly condemned all forms of terrorism, including “cross-border terrorism from Pakistan”. New Delhi: India on Friday brushed aside Pakistan’s objections to a reference to cross-border terrorism in a recent India-Japan joint statement…

As Washington weighs a bill targeting countries that buy Russian crude, India responds cautiously, reiterating its energy sourcing approach while the proposed legislation gathers support in the US Senate. India on Friday said it was closely following a proposed US legislation that could impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries including India and China…

Hasina has been living in India since she fled Dhaka after the collapse of her government in August 2024 in the face of a massive anti-government agitation. India on Friday said Bangladesh’s request to extradite deposed former prime minister Sheikh Hasina is still under examination. The response from New Delhi came amid reports that Hasina is preparing…

H-FAST and Food Safety Officer Dyvanidhi inspected sweet, cake, cookie and Osmania biscuit units across Hyderabad. The raids found unhygienic conditions and pest infestation, prompting action against violators. The Hyderabad Food Safety Task Force (H-FAST), along with Food Safety Officer (FSO) Dyvanidhi, conducted inspections at several manufacturing units producing sweets, cakes, cookies and Osmania biscuits across the…

Police have arrested a Gwalior man accused of posing as Sonu on Achat messaging app to coerce a Gujarat minor into nude video calls. Officials said that he then used threats, blackmail and a false identity to keep her under pressure. A man from Madhya Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly posing as ‘Sonu’ on a messaging…

The bench said this while issuing notice on a petition seeking a mechanism to ensure early disposal of over 3 million appeals by Bengal voters facing exclusion. Deletion of names from an electoral roll does not result in the loss of citizenship, the Supreme Court stated on Friday, reiterating that its recent judgment upholding the Special Intensive…

Preliminary information suggests the accused pulled out a machete from his bag, following which the woman tried to flee. The accused chased her, attacked her with the weapon, and fled the scene. A woman was killed after being attacked with a machete by an unidentified man in Karnataka on Thursday. The accused has been on the run…

Indian-origin gangster Nitish Kaushal’s arrest comes two days after FBI put him to its “wanted” list. Indian-origin gangster Nitish Kaushal, member of Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group and wanted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), has been arrested in the United States. Kaushal is accused of being part of a transnational criminal organisation and carrying out…