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An economist has sparked a discussion online after sharing that much of his current job involves editing AI-generated text rather than conducting research. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping how people work across industries, from coding and design to research and writing. As AI tools become more integrated into everyday workflows, many professionals are finding…

After 14 years in tech, this Oracle employee didn’t panic when the pink slip arrived. He had ₹60 lakh in FDs and zero EMIs. Here’s how Old is sometimes gold, and this viral post proves why. Right now, when social media is replete with tales of laid of techies, many of whom are at the receiving end…

The custodial torture dates back to June 19, 2020, when Jayaraj and Benicks, who ran a mobile shop, were arrested for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the lockdown, a claim later found to be false. A court in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district on Monday awarded death sentence to nine policemen in the custodial…

During the investigation, police uncovered a well-organised network operating across multiple states with links to international cyber fraud syndicates, particularly in Cambodia. The Delhi Police has busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate — linked with over 2,000 complaints and scams worth over Rs 300 crore — with the arrest of its alleged mastermind and 10 others,…

After Green Asha’s exit, only one LPG vessel, Jag Vikram, remains in the region and is awaiting further instructions from the Indian Navy. After the LPG carrier Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, another vessel, Green Asha, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to a report issued by the directorate…

MK Stalin slammed the three-language formula under National Education Policy, saying it aims to impose Hindi on the people of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan are engaged in a war of words over the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP), ahead of the elections in the state…

Addressing his first election rally in Cooch Behar district after the announcement of polls last month, PM Modi said the entire country had seen how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the TMC over the Malda incident in which judicial officers were gheraoed for hours…

Jag Vikram, carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG, and three more foreign-flagged vessels cumulatively carrying 87,000 tonnes of LPG are awaiting a safe passage from the strait Liquefied petroleum gas tanker Green Asha crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (April 5, 2026). The India-flagged vessel is carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG. Green Asha is the eighth LPG…

Kejriwal will appear before Delhi High Court to seek recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a case related to the excise policy case, after ED challenged his earlier acquittal. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, is expected to personally appear before the Delhi High Court on Monday, seeking the recusal…

Arguing that Ujjain was the original hub of time calculation in the ancient world, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan floated establishing a new global time standard called Mahakal Standard Time to replace Greenwich Mean Time. An ambitious proposal to reset the world’s clocks to an ancient Indian reference point was put forward by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who…

A video, sharp rebuttals, and a public clash. Raghav Chadha’s response to AAP’s accusations opens up a deeper rift within the party, raising questions about what led to this internal showdown. The ongoing rift within the Aam Aadmi Party sharpened on Sunday as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha pushed back against criticism from his own party, sharing…

According to sources, the idea is being considered for vulnerable stretches of the India-Bangladesh border where conventional fencing is not feasible. The 4,096-km-long border includes nearly 175 km of riverine and swampy terrain, making it difficult to curb infiltration, smuggling, and other illegal activities through physical barriers alone. BSF sources have indicated that an internal discussion has…

According to eyewitness accounts, the cow’s hind legs were tied with a rope and fastened to the rear of the truck. The animal was then dragged along the asphalt, resulting in catastrophic injuries. An alleged instance of animal cruelty has sparked intense public outrage in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district after a truck driver was caught on camera dragging…

Delhi Police’s Special Cell, in coordination with the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), arrested three youths in a multi-state operation for allegedly plotting blasts in the national capital and other parts of the country, with suspected links to ISIS. The Delhi Police’s Special Cell, with assistance from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), on Saturday conducted searches at two…

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a “Mounjaro ​bride” package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into “pre-wedding” transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a…

A 25-year-old British flight attendant working as cabin crew for a local airline in the UAE has been arrested and now faces serious charges for posting a photo of a drone strike What would typically be considered real-time documentation of events is now under scrutiny in Dubai, after a 25-year-old British flight attendant working as cabin crew…

Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma. Delhi has deployed high-tech machines in the Najafgarh Drain, one of the city’s biggest pollution channels, in an effort to clean the Yamuna River at its source before the monsoon. Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense…

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019. Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday. The world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India has not received a cargo…

Families of Air India AI-171 crash victims have written to PM Narendra Modi seeking release of cockpit voice and flight data recorder details. Citing delays and poor communication, they said access is crucial to uncover the cause of the 2025 crash that killed 260 people and to get closure. Families of those killed in the Air India…

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has confirmed that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in India, delivering approximately 28 lakh daily despite global tensions. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has reassured the public that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the country, even as global tensions continue. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh…

As cooking gas becomes scarce and expensive, and jobs linked to it begin to shrink, many migrants are once again packing their bags and heading home. Five years after COVID-19 forced millions of migrant workers to leave cities and return to their villages, a fresh crisis is bringing back similar scenes. This time, it is the LPG…

MP Shashi Tharoor narrowly escapes an attempted attack in Vandur; his gunman is injured, and five accused are arrested. In a shocking late-night incident, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor narrowly escaped an attack in Kerala’s Malappuram while campaigning for the assembly election. According to local media reports, a group of men on motorcycles chased Tharoor’s car near Thiruvalli…

Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Large Cavitation Tunnel at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam to boost indigenous naval research. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on April 3, 2026 laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, marking a…

Farhat (26) and her daughters, Umera (8) and Ayesha (6), died after reportedly falling into their family-run swimming pool near the Warangal–Khammam highway during a routine visit on Wednesday night. The woman’s family alleges foul play. Residents in Telangana’s Hanumakonda district were in for a shock after a woman and her two young daughters were found dead…

Russia says ‘particular attention’ paid to cooperation in oil and gas sector; supply of mineral fertilizers to India increased by 40% Amid the oil shock and supply chain disruptions triggered by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Russia has assured that its energy companies have the capacity to “steadily increase” the supply of oil and liquified natural gas…

Earlier, Congress’s Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari had deviated from the party stand regarding the war in the Middle-East. Two more Congress leaders have come out in support of the NDA government’s handling of the war in the Middle-East, deviating sharply from the party stand. While former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, flatly said there…

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of unprecedented action if terror attacks repeat after Pahalgam incident Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any “misadventure” from India’s neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing situation would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” action. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack…

In a Reddit post, the techie said the employer called a meeting and marked March 31 as the last working day. Ongoing layoffs continue to unsettle tech workers, with a young employee in Mohali facing a sudden job loss followed by an uncertain work arrangement. In a Reddit post, the techie claimed that on 31 March, their…

The founder humorously said that she was considering homeschooling and investing the same amount into a SIP instead. A LinkedIn post by a Gurugram-based founder has triggered a discussion around the rising cost of education in urban India, after she revealed the fee structure for her child’s nursery admission. Pooja Setia, founder of The People Studio, shared…

Liriina, assisted by a junior doctor of foreign nationality, attended to a 21-year-old passenger who was experiencing severe chest pain and breathlessness. A potentially serious medical emergency aboard an Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was handled mid-air after a doctor from Manipur stepped in to assist a passenger who suddenly fell ill. Dr. Loni Liriina,…

The Rajya Sabha MP did not caption the video, but just used a nazar amulet emoji. In a significant move, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday removed Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from the post of Deputy Leader in the Upper House, indicating signs of an internal rift within the party. AAP MP Ashok Mittal has…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended Suvendu Adhikari’s nomination filing in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur, urging voters to bring ‘change’ in West Bengal. Shah said defeating Mamata Banerjee would ensure change, alleging rising violence and unemployment. He added BJP aims to build ‘Shonar Bangla’. Clashes between BJP and TMC supporters were reported at Hazra and Alipore. Union…

The Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna was redesignated as IOS Sagar and flagged off from Mumbai on Thursday for a 50-day multinational mission involving 16 countries, officials said. The deployment aims to enhance maritime security and interoperability through joint training and VBSS operations across the South-Eastern Indian Ocean, with port calls planned in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Singapore.…

The war in the Middle East has hit the supply of LPG in India. There are reports of a crunch in cooking gas for a month now. Are people getting LPG cylinders easily? To find out, we spoke to people from across 12 states. Here’s what they told us. New Delhi’s Karol Bagh-based Akshay Dubey (name changed…

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed an amendment to deny pension benefits to MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu saying the move is aimed at protecting the public mandate and curbing political defections. The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on the final day of its Budget Session passed the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly…

From record highs to wider global reach, India’s defence exports are gaining momentum, signalling a steady climb towards a larger role in the global arms market. India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 62.66 per cent increase from Rs 23,622 crore in the previous fiscal,…

The case dates back to 2022. In Agra’s Etmadpur area, the husband, along with his family members, murdered his wife and her cousin over suspicions of an illicit relationship. After the incident, the wife’s body was found at the doorstep of the house, while cousin’s body lay in the street. A four-year-old double murder case in Agra,…

According to initial reports, the victims were labourers engaged in work related to the expressway and were travelling in a mini-truck pickup vehicle at the time of the accident. A devastating road accident in Maharashtra left seven women dead and four others seriously injured after a speeding truck rammed into a mini-truck carrying labourers on the Samruddhi…

The meeting reviewed measures to ensure stability in essential supplies, including fuel, power and logistics, with adequate coal stocks in place. It also discussed steps across key sectors and efforts to secure fertiliser supply, while directing states to curb hoarding and diversion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security…

A 55-year-old builder-influencer, known online as ‘Pookie Don’, after a huge cache of weapons was found hidden inside a newly-installed fake shoe rack panel at his house in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The seized weapons are worth Rs 10 lakh. A 55-year-old builder and social media influencer, known online as ‘Pookie Don’, has been arrested on charges of…

The sting operation by the India Today Special Investigation Team shows how the illegal sale of gas cylinders continues unabated in the national capital. As concerns over fuel supplies rise due to the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, the gap between official claims and ground reality is becoming increasingly visible in India’s capital. While authorities maintain that…

The Bombay High Court dismissed Anita Advani’s appeal seeking legal recognition of her relationship with Rajesh Khanna as a marriage, upholding the earlier rejection of her suit. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by actor Anita Advani challenging a lower court’s rejection of her suit seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late…

Five complaints triggered coordinated raids in Gurugram after landlords flagged suspicious tenant activity, where rented homes were covertly converted into equipment-filled technical hubs. Gurugram Police have busted a major international cyber fraud network with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five key operatives accused of running a sophisticated SIM box-based racket used for “digital arrest” scams.…

Widely used for diabetes and weight loss, GLP-1 drugs are now under stricter scrutiny. The government has warned against over-the-counter access and unsupervised use. The Government of India has released a detailed note on GLP-1 drugs, highlighting their growing use in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, while also warning about potential risks and misuse. As these…

The government said efforts to globally diversify sources of energy, fertilizers and other supply chains were being taken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a key meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various ministries/ departments amid the West Asia crisis. This was the second CCS meeting chaired by the…

India is actively seeking a common position on the West Asia crisis, and has said BRICS members are directly involved in the situation making it difficult to forge consensus Walking the tightrope to forge consensus over issuing a statement on the ongoing West Asia conflict, India will host Iran and the UAE, alongside other member countries, at…

Admiral Tripathi said the development was “no longer a hidden fact” and highlighted the Navy’s readiness during the operation. The Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching a strike on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor before Islamabad requested a halt to kinetic action, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday. Speaking at…

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that honest officers are sidelined under the BJP government while corrupt officials are favoured. Speaking in Lucknow, he said a future PDA government would ensure dignity and proper roles for officers, adding that dissatisfaction is driving support for his political vision. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the…

The company clarified its position in an affidavit in response to a petition filed by Prateek Sharma, who challenged the validity of the decision of his X account operated as Dr Nimo Yadav. X Corp has told the Delhi High Court that it has asked the Centre to review its order to block 12 accounts, terming the…

Thank you for reading! This is a wrap for our coverage of all things India for today, March 31. Thank you for following along and don’t forget to come back tomorrow for a new edition of our daily India blog! West Bengal leader alleges BJP ‘voter hijacking’ The chief minister of West Bengal said Tuesday she had…

A viral video of a heated confrontation between a Texas whistleblower and an Indian H-1B visa holder has gone viral on social media. In the footage, Sara Gonzales claimed she had uncovered an “H-1B scam,” alleging the techie is illegally operating and owning a food truck while on a specialised work visa. “I confronted an H-1B tech…

Oil PSUs announced that the aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for April has increased by about 115% for domestic flights due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. Air travellers are set for a major hike in airfares, as jet fuel prices increased for April as the global economy reels from the fallout of the Iran conflict, though not…

As rumors of “hidden agencies” and “manufactured virality” swirl, we look at why the internet is so desperate to tear down a woman in a saree In the meticulously filtered ecosystem of Instagram, we’ve been trained to recognise certain “types” and “cliches.” There’s the South Bombay aesthetic, the gritty urban hustle, the “authentic” rural creator who usually…

Police said data from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal indicates links between the accused and at least 1,379 cyber fraud complaints across the country. Earlier, Rahul Verma was arrested in the case at Delhi airport in November 2025 while allegedly attempting to flee the country. He is currently in judicial custody. The Cyber Crime Wing of…

The gunbattle ensued after a joint team of the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, acting on specific intelligence about the terrorists’ presence, initiated the search operation in the general area. A terrorist was killed after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists after the ultras opened fire on the security personnel during a cordon…

Former Army officer Sandeep Tomar was convicted in 2014 for strangling his wife Shweta and attempting to pass it off as a suicide. He was sentenced to life imprisonment, dismissed from the Army, and jailed in Ferozepur. Punjab Police arrested former Indian Army captain Sandeep Tomar in Madhya Pradesh, ending a four-year hunt. He had been absconding…

Premium Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked In Delhi: The price of XP100 has been raised from Rs 149 per litre to Rs 160 per litre. The prices of Indian Oil’s XP100 petrol (a premium variant) and Xtra Green (premium diesel) have been increased for Delhi. The price of XP100 has been raised from Rs 149 per litre to…

The company has offered 15 days’ salary to each employee who has completed a year of service in India, in addition to one month of unpaid wages till termination date. US-based IT firm Oracle is believed to have laid off approximately 12,000 staff in India, with another round of layoffs expected within a month, impacted employees said…

Amit Shah said “Naxalism in the country is now on the verge of extinction” Union home minister Amit Shah said today that the spectre of Maoist menace has been lifted from the country and its last bastion, Chhattisgarh’s Bastar, is treading the “Path of development”. The government deadline for eradication of Maoist violence is March 31, ahead…

Rahman, who served as national security adviser in the previous interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, will travel to New Delhi on his way to Mauritius. The renewal of the Ganga Waters Treaty, which expires this year, and Dhaka’s request for additional fuel supplies following disruptions caused by the West Asian war are expected to top the…

Parents are infuriated over the hiked prices of textbooks, leaving low- and middle-income families in a dilemma, as shifting to public institutes is not a substitute given the quality of education. Read the full story here. Social media is once again packed with tweets from parents who have been protesting against the steep book fees being charged…

It was also submitted in the court that the driver More had been in custody for over a year and that the long list of witnesses presented by the prosecution meant the trial was unlikely to conclude anytime soon. The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to the Mumbai civic bus driver who was driving the…

During the operation, officials seized a total of 414 gas cylinders of various capacities, along with vehicles used for transportation. The seized property is estimated to be worth around Rs 21.88 lakh. In a major crackdown, the Commissioner’s Task Force (Jubilee Hills Zone), along with Banjara Hills police, arrested 10 persons for illegally stocking and selling LPG…

Amid the escalating Middle East war, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that eight Indian nationals have been killed and one remains missing in various incidents across the region. Amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday said eight Indian nationals have lost their lives while one remains missing in…

A 19-year-old woman Naxalite from Jharkhand, involved in recruitment activities in the Saranda region, surrendered before police in Odisha’s Rourkela. A 19-year-old woman Maoist, Mogdi Honhaga, surrendered before the police in Odisha’s Rourkela, Odisha, on Monday. A resident of West Singhbhum district in Jharkhand, she had been actively associated with the Communist Party of India (Maoist) and…

ED alleged that Kejriwal deliberately avoided appearing before the agency despite repeated summonses and raised ‘frivolous objections’ to evade probe. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday approached the Delhi High Court, challenging a trial court order that acquitted former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two cases related to his alleged non-compliance with summonses issued in the…

A shipment of 12 tonnes of KitKat bars from Nestlé was stolen while in transit from Italy to Poland, sparking widespread curiosity and humour online. In what sounds like a plot straight out of a heist comedy, Swiss food giant Nestlé has reported the robbery of a massive shipment of its iconic KitKat bars and the internet…

The move follows the Army’s rejection of two milk powder consignments, weighing 58.338 and 66.654 metric tonnes, supplied by the Ludhiana District Cooperative Milk Producers Union Ltd. The Punjab State Cooperative Milk Producers’ Federation (Milkfed) on Friday suspended three senior officials of its Ludhiana unit after the Indian Army rejected large consignments of whole milk powder, citing…

PM Modi stresses safety of Indians amid Middle East conflict and accuses Congress of politicising the issue Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the central government has prioritised the safety of Indians in conflict zones amidst the ongoing crisis in Middle East, which has a sizeable number of people from Kerala. Addressing a campaign rally…

Even as the countdown to the April 9 polls in Assam has begun, the main Opposition Congress on Wednesday released its Assembly election manifesto, announcing five key guarantees. Even as the countdown to the April 9 polls in Assam has begun, the main Opposition Congress on Wednesday released its Assembly election manifesto, announcing five key guarantees. The…

The accused initially told the police during questioning that he was under the “influence of a ghost,” police said. A passenger on board an IndiGo flight was booked for attempting to open the aircraft’s emergency exit door just before landing at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport in Varanasi, prompting the pilot to abort the landing and take…

The DoT will extend the compliance deadline for messaging apps to link services to SIM cards due to technical challenges faced by companies. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to extend the timeline for messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, ShareChat and Arattai to comply with its SIM binding directive, following requests from companies citing…

A woman in Singapore received 90% of the flat in divorce after the court found that she was the primary breadwinner as well as the homemaker in the marriage. A woman in Singapore received 90% of her matrimonial flat in a divorce settlement after the court found that she was the primary breadwinner as well as the…

PM Modi said Gulf countries have provided all necessary help and facilities to Indian citizens during the crisis. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has created a serious situation over the past month, affecting several countries. Speaking during 132nd episode of Mann Ki Baat, he expressed gratitude to Gulf nations…

Government is pushing households and commercial users to switch to piped natural gas (PNG) and give up their LPG connections. As India continues to witness LPG shortage due to the war in West Asia, government is pushing for the PNG connections, and the existing PNG users are urged to give up their LPG connections. Owing to this,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in discussions with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the West Asia conflict, focusing on the importance of protecting regional energy infrastructure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman and discussed the ongoing conflict in West…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused the TMC government of enabling infiltration and political violence, while Mamata Banerjee blamed BJP for Ram Navami clashes in Bengal. Both leaders traded sharp allegations during campaign events, escalating political tensions ahead of elections. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday had visited Kolkata with a strong ‘chargesheet’ against the ruling…

A farmer’s wife in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh, found nearly Rs 10 crore credited to her Bank of India account due to an apparent technical error. A farmer’s wife from Mainpuri district in Uttar Pradesh has won widespread praise after she discovered nearly Rs 10 crore had mysteriously appeared in her bank account and refused to withdraw even…

The victim has been identified as Bablu, who had gone to Parsawal village, as he did on most days, to sell ice cream. A 25-year-old ice-cream seller was beheaded in Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki on Saturday. The killer, a 50-year-old man, slit the man’s throat, severed his head, then carried it to his own house and began cooking…

The Jag Vasant, a 230-metre-long ship, dropped anchor around 8 pm on Friday at Vadinar, a terminal of the state-run Deendayal Port Authority (DPA). Two India-flagged tankers hauling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) arrived in the country after being cleared by Iran to transit the strategic Strait of Hormuz, even as two additional carriers, the BW Tyr and…

Commercial flight operations from Noida International Airport are expected to begin within 45 to 60 days, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said. Commercial flight operations from the Noida International Airport (NIA) are expected to begin within the next 45 to 60 days, Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said on Saturday. Speaking to reporters after the…

Speaking at the inauguration of the Noida International Airport in Jewar, PM Modi thanked sugarcane farmers of Western UP for helping India save money on crude oil. PM Modi’s statement comes amid high crude oil prices due to the conflict in West Asia, a region which supplies over 40 per cent of India’s oil. Amid the energy…

According to the analysis, Pakistan remains both a hub and a target for a wide range of armed non-state actors, many of which have been active since the 1980s. A report by the US Congressional Research Service has reinforced India’s longstanding concerns over militant groups operating from Pakistan, particularly those focused on Jammu and Kashmir. The report…

The Indian government has ordered the cut amid the volatility in global crude prices. Other headlines in our daily news roundup include the oil minister denying rumors of a lockdown. Modi meets chief ministers to review Iran war impact on fuel Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a virtual meeting with chief ministers to assess…

A new claim from a man in Pakistan has caught attention after he said that parts of Dhurandhar were actually shot in Lyari, Pakistan. Dhurandhar has been getting attention since its release in December and now its second part is also receiving a lot of love from viewers. Along with the story and acting, many have been…

PM Modi expressed confidence that the country would successfully get past the challenges by working together as “Team India”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Lieutenant Governors of States and Union Territories to review India’s preparedness in view of the war in the Middle East and its potential implications for…

Home Minister Amit Shah at Times Now Summit 2026 reassured that there will be no LPG or fuel shortage, dismissed lockdown rumours, and urged people to trust in Modi government. He also highlighted India’s resilience in managing the global oil crisis. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday assured the country that there will be no shortage…

The “Cicada” COVID-19 variant (BA.3.2), part of Omicron, is spreading across 20+ countries with rising cases. With 70+ mutations, it may spread faster and partially evade immunity, but isn’t more severe. Symptoms mirror Omicron. Experts urge vaccination, testing, masking, and caution, as rapid transmission could still increase hospitalizations despite generally mild illness outcomes. A new COVID-19 variant…

Violence marred Ram Navami processions in Murshidabad and Purulia as authorities deployed forces to restore law and order. Tensions gripped Murshidabad district on Friday after an altercation between two communities during a Ram Navami procession escalated into violence. Both sides were involved in throwing of stones and vandalism. Members of one community alleged that stones were thrown…

A suspected case of brutal child abuse in Maharashtra’s Sangli has left a 10-year-old girl dead and her elder sister critically injured. A father allegedly subjected his two minor daughters to brutal torture on suspicion of theft, leading to the death of one and leaving the other critically injured. The accused, identified as Dadu Haibat Yamgar, tied…

Officials said the avalanches hit the stretch between Zero Point and Minimarg in the afternoon. Reacting to the incident, Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor, VK Saxena, said he was personally monitoring the situation. At least seven people were killed, and five others were injured after close to a dozen cars were buried under the snow following multiple avalanches that…

More than 50 calls have been received by the SIT in five days against Nashik-based godman Ashok Kharat, days after his arrest in a rape case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) conducting a probe against rape accused and self-styled godman Ashok Kharat has received more than 50 calls in the last five days providing information or reporting…

Amul denied allegations of worms in its curd served on a Vande Bharat train after a viral video sparked outrage. The company said contamination was ‘scientifically impossible’ due to sealed packaging and traced the issue to infested serving trays. Railways fined IRCTC and the vendor Rs 60 lakh and terminated the contractor over hygiene lapses. In a…