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The case centres on claims that attempts were made to persuade at least one TVK MLA to defy the party whip during assembly voting. Chennai Police are investigating an alleged conspiracy known as “Project Meghalaya”, aimed at destabilising the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) government by offering bribes to multiple party MLAs. A senior television journalist was questioned…

Activists working with sex workers have estimated that there are over two lakh sex workers in Karnataka, and around 25,000 in Bengaluru. The sex workers’ community is among several marginalised sections of society struggling with the complicated process and technical hurdles of the ongoing SIR in Karnataka. Documentation and progeny mapping have been particularly hard for women…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to convey India’s condolences on the passing of Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The outreach, alongside national mourning and an official visit to Doha, underscored the importance India places on its strategic partnership with Qatar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a 52-year-old woman to undergo IVF at a recognised institution. It said medical fitness, not age alone, should decide access to motherhood. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a 52-year-old woman to undergo in vitro fertilisation, holding that a medically fit woman cannot be denied motherhood solely because she…

Captain Manmohan Singh Virdi’s family has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite the extradition of murder accused Hussain Mohammad Shattaf from the UAE. The appeal underlines how the restored trial in the 2006 case remains stalled until the accused is brought before the court. Nearly two decades after the murder of retired Merchant Navy officer Captain…

Omar Abdullah criticised the Centre’s response to Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike over the NEET-UG row. His remarks came as Wangchuk’s health weakened, a court plea sought medical intervention and supporters pressed for accountability. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday criticised the BJP-led central government over its response to activist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike,…

Doctors said Sonam Wangchuk has entered a critical phase of prolonged fasting, warning that his organs could be affected if his condition worsens. As the Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring, political leaders, public figures and legal bodies urged him to end his fast, but he remained resolute. “I don’t want to say this, but Sonam…

The police said the wife is currently in a state of shock and has been making inconsistent and unusual statements A 45-year-old anesthesiologist was found murdered inside his apartment in Karnataka’s Dharwad, while his eight-year-old son was found with stab injuries. The doctor has been identified as Dr Kiran Honannavar, an anesthesiologist at Chirayu Hospital. His wife,…

An Aligarh man who entered Pakistan without a visa to meet a woman he knew on Facebook remains lodged in Lahore’s Kot Lakhpat Jail. His family says he has completed his sentence and is still awaiting repatriation. A man from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh crossed into Pakistan without a visa in pursuit of a woman he met on…

As per the latest medical bulletin issued by the Cockroach Janta Party, 59-year-old Wangchuk is “very weak” and under round-the-clock medical supervision, with his weight dropping to 57.15 kg, down 400 grams in the last 24 hours and nearly 8.9 kg since his fast began. “I’m not in good shape but not so bad either.” That’s what…

The post has gained attention as Dipke and the CJP have appealed to opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, to join the protest and extend their support. A four-year-old social media post by Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has gone viral, in which he appears to be critical of the leader of the opposition…

An NDTV ground investigation across Bhopal, Sagar, Vidisha and Agar-Malwa found that take-home ration supplies had remained disrupted for periods ranging from one to three months at several centres. In Madhya Pradesh, the administrative structure responsible for providing supplementary nutrition to nearly 8.5 million children, pregnant women and lactating mothers is being changed yet again. The state…

Odisha has intensified COVID-19 surveillance before Rath Yatra after rising cases in neighbouring states, urging vigilance without panic during celebrations. With COVID-19 cases rising in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the Odisha government has intensified surveillance and public health preparedness ahead of the annual Rath Yatra, one of India’s largest religious gatherings. The move aims to…

The Delhi constable was reportedly on the run after allegedly murdering his wife on her birthday. He had dumped her body by a roadside in East Delhi. The Delhi police constable who had fled after killing his wife on her birthday and after dumping her injured on a roadside in East Delhi– had reportedly died by suicide.…

The four charged include popular YouTuber Manish Kashyap. A case has been registered against four influencers, including Manish Kashyap, for allegedly conspiring to defame Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. The Nagpur Cyber ​​Police registered the FIR against them for spreading misleading information regarding the use of ethanol fuel (E20) and for tarnishing Gadkari’s image by dragging his name…

The bill – which has been backed by the White House – could be passed before August and aims to cripple Russia’s revenues from its energy exports. A bipartisan group of Senators announced a new sanctions bill that proposes tariffs up to 100% on exports from India, China and three other countries for purchasing Russian oil. The…

Villagers have alleged that the bridge was constructed using substandard materials and have demanded a thorough investigation into the work. A bridge reportedly built at a cost of nearly Rs 48 lakh in Maharashtra has landed in controversy after a viral video showed its railing allegedly breaking off with little more than a gentle push. The clip…

Chandipura virus is considered a public health concern because outbreaks can have a high fatality rate among children and the disease can progress very rapidly, making early detection and hospitalisation critical. Three children have died and four others are on ventilator support after multiple cases of the Chandipura virus outbreak were reported in Gujarat over the past…

Saying the 25% maintenance formula is not binding, the Allahabad High Court enhanced a divorced woman’s monthly maintenance to Rs 20,000, stressing that courts must decide the amount based on the facts of each case. The Allahabad High Court has clarified that the widely cited norm of awarding a wife 25% of her husband’s net salary as…

The government clarified that an Indian passport is issued to regulate the departure of Indian citizens after due verification under the Passports Act, while noting that it is primarily a travel document and fewer than 8% of Indians hold one. Amid an ongoing debate over whether passports can be used to verify citizenship, the Ministry of External…

The Odisha government told the Supreme Court that Dara Singh is being considered for Independence Day remission. The disclosure has raised the prospect of the Graham Staines murder convict’s release more than 26 years after the killings. More than 26 years after Australian missionary Graham Staines and his two minor sons were burnt alive in Odisha, Dara…

Poland has praised India’s role in efforts to prevent the Russia-Ukraine war from escalating, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi is among the few leaders who can influence Russian President Vladimir Putin. Warsaw also said differences over India’s Russian oil imports have eased, highlighting improved mutual understanding between the two countries. Poland has lauded India’s diplomatic efforts in…

Mercedes-Benz India responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi blamed E20 petrol for his luxury SUV’s mileage dropping from 17 kmpl to 5 kmpl. Popular Indian lifestyle vlogger Sourav Joshi recently triggered a massive storm on social media when he claimed that the fuel efficiency of his luxury Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV plummeted from an estimated 16-17 kmpl down to…

In February 2020, northeast Delhi plunged into turmoil over the protests for and against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) exercise Former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Tahir Hussain and four others have been convicted by a local court for killing an Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer during the riots in northeast…

While Ladakh earlier had two districts, five more – Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass – were notified in April this year. The Union Territory of Ladakh is set to get one hill council each for its seven districts and a UT-level body as Union Territory chief secretary Ashish Kundra made the announcement on Monday. Kundra described…

Maharashtra’s FDA has launched a statewide drive against milk adulteration under commissioner Tukaram Mundhe. The action has exposed synthetic milk units, disrupted supplies and sparked calls for compliance time. A massive, state-wide crackdown on milk adulteration is underway in Maharashtra, led by the Food and Drug Administration, which has unearthed synthetic milk production units and severe food…

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah shared a satirical fake Donald Trump post to attack the BJP over the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. The post came as the National Conference prepared to intensify its protests against the BJP at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday stepped up his…

An RTI response from the Railway Board has revealed the scale of Indian Railways’ encroachment challenge: 1,068.54 hectares of its land under illegal occupation as of March 2025. The figures reveal a worrying trend: encroachments have grown over the years and the Railways lacks a comprehensive long-term database of the problem. Indian Railways is sitting on an…

Nihang Sikhs blocked Ferozepur Road outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Ludhiana, demanding action in Fatehveer Singh’s death. The protest deepened tensions as police cited an SIT report calling it a natural death. Ludhiana witnessed major traffic disruption on Monday as a large group of Nihang Sikhs staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office, blocking both…

The use of the word “kharku” for Khalistani terrorists in Diljit Dosanjh’s Satluj has reignited a debate over the vocabulary used in the film now taken down by ZEE5. What does the word mean? How’s it linked to the beheading of ML Manchanda, the station director of AIR Patiala, by Babbar Khalsa? Around 18 minutes into the…

The recommendations were prepared following the Supreme Court’s directions to address rising minor pregnancies and concerns over consensual adolescent relationships being prosecuted under POCSO. The Centre on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that it is agreeable to introduce comprehensive sex education in schools and colleges across the country and will implement the recommendations of an expert committee…

Congress has criticised Prime Minister Modi for his silence regarding the alleged theft of donations intended for the Ram Temple, asserting that this indicates a breach of public trust. Congress on Monday once again launched a scathing attack on the Centre over the Ram Temple donation fund theft case and said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s silence…

Satluj was released on July 3 on the OTT platform ZEE5. Two days later, the platform took it down, triggering a massive controversy in Punjab. Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has received a “should-remain-within-his-limit” warning from one of the most prominent faces of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Punjab, Iqbal Singh Lalpura, betraying an unease within the…

CDS to make a presentation before defence minister Rajnath Singh at month end for permission to get CCS approval. General N S Raja Subramani, who recently took over as India’s third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), is set to push the process of theaterisation and make a crucial presentation on the road ahead to defence minister Rajnath…

According to the complaint, when she pointed out that the form did not have a photograph, one of the women allegedly told her that she “belonged to Bangladesh and therefore would not affix her photograph”. Police in Telangana’s Kamareddy district have registered a case after a 42-year-old woman Booth Level Officer alleged that three people, including two…

A woman Home Guard constable in Vaishali has alleged she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Subodh Paswan and others. Police have contested the allegations, citing a prior relationship. A woman Home Guard constable has alleged that she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted in Bihar’s Vaishali district, while police have disputed the allegations, saying the case stems…

Vijeta Dahiya’s dance videos from the Cockroach Janta Party’s protest stage at New Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, right next to a fasting Sonam Wangchuk, have gone viral. Dahiya says he wants to be the world’s first dancing activist. Here’s what Dahiya has to say about his dancing and Wangchuk’s reaction. For artists, an empty stage is an invitation…

The action follows a thorough investigation that uncovered widespread irregularities in teacher recruitment carried out through local bodies between 2006 and 2015. The Bihar Education Department has dismissed 3,035 government school teachers who allegedly secured their jobs using forged documents. According to a Dainik Bhaskar report, the state government has also decided to recover nearly Rs 1,400…

The incident took place around 5:45 am near the 50th step of the pilgrimage route. The family, from Modaj village in Kheda district, was climbing the hill when the lion suddenly attacked in the presence of hundreds of devotees. An 11-year-old boy was allegedly dragged away and killed by a lion while climbing Gujarat’s Girnar Hill with…

A 16-year-old boy allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire connected to a government school in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district. A 16-year-old boy allegedly died of electrocution after coming into contact with a low-hanging electric wire connected to a government school in Karnataka’s Tumakuru district, prompting police to register an FIR against…

A Gandhinagar cyber unit has exposed a Rs 250 crore fraud network allegedly operated from Dubai and arrested 19 accused. The probe linked the suspects to 146 cyber crime cases across 21 states, showing the network’s wide reach. A Gujarat Police cybercrime investigation has uncovered a Dubai-linked fraud network that allegedly siphoned off a collective amount of…

A positive operation theatre culture report has raised infection control concerns, but authorities deny any link to the deaths, maintaining the women died from medical complications rather than infection. Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara has come under scrutiny after five women died within six days at its Maternal and Child Health (MCH) wing following Caesarean deliveries,…

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra’s search committee has fixed the CEO post criteria and timeline. The move begins the process of appointing a full-time executive as the trust’s responsibilities grow. Amid the Ram Temple donaton theft row in Ayodhya, the search committee of the Trust, constituted to appoint the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), held its first…

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met the families of the Baruipur rape-murder victim and Indrajit Mondol, who died in a mob lynching. He announced Rs 25 lakh compensation and a civic volunteer job for Mondol’s family, inaugurated a police outpost with a women’s help desk, praised the police for arrests, and assured that all those involved…

Abdullah said the MLA rejected the offer given by the BJP official, who also happens to be a Supreme Court lawyer, and informed him about the approach. Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has alleged that one of the National Conference’s MLAs was approached by a BJP official, who offered ₹20-30 crore and a ministerial berth…

The CBI has registered a bank fraud case against the directors of Furnace Fabrica (India) Ltd and searched premises in Mumbai and Cochin. The probe centres on alleged false financial disclosures, diversion of loan funds, and the roles of others linked to the case. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a bank fraud case involving…

Locals have claimed that the teacher, identified as Ramesh Chandra, would remain intoxicated throughout the day. They have also alleged that he frequently roamed the school during working hours dressed only in an undergarment and a towel. The headmaster of a government primary school in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba district has been suspended for allegedly misusing the institution’s…

Pune Police has alleged that Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary pushed Ketan Agarwal off Lohagad Fort. The case now rests on whether investigators can prove an unbroken chain of circumstantial evidence. The Pune Lohagad Fort murder case may finally come down to a few feet of rock. The rock from which 26-year-old Ketan Agarwal fell to his…

The incident occurred during the hearing of a case filed by Prabal Pratap, a resident of Lucknow, who argued his own plea. The Supreme Court on Friday witnessed an unusual incident when a person arguing his case used unparliamentary language against the Chief Justice of India (CJI) and threw papers inside the court in a fit of…

Shubman Gill is the fourth Indian captain to get an invitation to watch Wimbledon from the Royal Box, after Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill and batting great Sachin Tendulkar were among the celebrities at Wimbledon on Friday at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. In…

When asked whether AI could make humans less intelligent over the next decade, Amodei said the outcome would depend on how society chooses to use the technology. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has said that artificial intelligence is likely to automate coding before taking over the broader field of software engineering, while emphasising that human-centred skills, critical thinking,…

‘Satluj’, which dramatises the extra-judicial killing of Jaswant Singh Khalra by the Punjab Police in 1995, was banned by the government two days after its release. As the controversy surrounding Satluj intensifies a week after its release, senior journalist Satinder Bains, whose reporting first exposed the abduction and killing of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has…

After the attacks, Rajkumar called his father and told him about the killings. In a gruesome crime in Telangana’s Ranga Reddy, a 35-year-old man has allegedly killed his wife and children before murdering the teen girl who accused him of sexual harassment. The accused, Rajkumar, first attacked his 30-year-old wife, Parvathi Saritha, and two sons — aged…

Matthew VanDyke and others are accused of training and arming banned Indian insurgent groups. Citing humanitarian grounds and claiming he has been unable to eat the food served in Tihar Jail, a US man arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in a terror case has moved a Delhi court seeking permission to cook his own meals…

The opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 will take place in Chennai, with the Melbourne Renegades taking on the Perth Scorchers at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on December 12. The opening match of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2026-27 will take place in Chennai, with the Melbourne Renegades taking on the Perth Scorchers at…

India and Russia jointly condemned the Pahalgam attack and the Red Fort terror incident at counter-terror talks in New Delhi. The meeting underscored a shared push for stronger action against evolving terror threats, financing and radicalisation. India and Russia jointly condemned terrorism “in all its forms and manifestations”, including the Pahalgam attack and the terror incident near…

The Amarnath Yatra, a year after the Pahalgam terror attack, which hit tourism and pilgrimage, has drawn record pilgrims. But the sacred ice lingam in the cave shrine has shrunk dramatically in just five days. Over 50 days of the pilgrimage are still to go. Is climate change alone to blame, or is there more to the…

A viral video has sparked allegations that a Booth Level Officer in Jharkhand’s Garhwa district demanded Rs 50-100 as “kharcha-pani” to process SIR forms. Villagers claimed money was sought for voter verification, while the accused BLO denied the allegations, calling them a conspiracy to malign her. Allegations of extortion during the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

The Congress party criticised the Modi government, claiming that China retains significant influence over India’s strategic industries, as indicated by a recent report. The Congress on Thursday attacked the Modi government, claiming that China still has power over India’s strategic industries, citing a report. Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the government at the centre has allowed…

Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Ketan’s father urged authorities to ensure that the case is heard in a fast-track court and that those found guilty receive the strictest punishment. Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: The father of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly murdered at Lohagad Fort last month, has written to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking a fast-tracked investigation…

The CCTV clip, shared online on X, has triggered emotional reactions, with many questioning whether warning signs of distress were systemically ignored. A heartbreaking post on X has reignited the conversation around bullying in schools after CCTV footage from a classroom in Jaipur began circulating online. The video is allegedly from a school in Jaipur, where a…

The selection committee is expected to recommend three names to the Ram Temple trust, which will make the final appointment. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has begun the search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with members of the selection panel saying the appointment is expected to go beyond administrative competence and focus on…

India is exploring diplomatic channels, including discussions with Iran, to ensure the safe passage of nine tankers in the Persian Gulf amidst escalating attacks that jeopardize a fragile ceasefire. India is weighing a range of options, including direct talks with Iran, to ensure the safe passage of at least nine Indian-flagged tankers stranded in the Persian Gulf…

India’s decision to increase the share of biofuels blended with petrol is facing ire from motorists who question its viability in a market where a majority of vehicles are not yet designed for it. The world’s largest two-wheeler market and third-largest car market, is trying to reduce its dependence on imported oil and cut carbon emissions. It…

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu said the BJP and the Centre had no role in ZEE5 withdrawing Satluj. He said the row was being politicised and Punjab’s history must be viewed in full context. Union minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has rejected allegations by leaders of opposition parties that the BJP or the Centre had a role in…

Self-styled godman, Narendra Nayan Shastri, is facing a cheating probe after Noida’s Dr Rishabh Chaubey accused him of exploiting his brother’s mysterious death. A self-styled spiritual leader popularly known as “Rice Baba” has been booked by Raipur Police after a Noida-based doctor accused him of allegedly cheating him of nearly Rs 40 lakh by exploiting his emotional…

A venomous krait entered a girls’ hostel in Lohardaga and bit four students as they slept. One girl died, and three others were taken to hospital, with one later shifted to RIMS Ranchi. A 13-year-old girl died and three other students were critically injured after a venomous krait entered the girls’ hostel of a private residential school…

Dinesh K Patnaik emphasised that the sweeping legal actions directly align with India’s long-standing requests for Western allies to crack down on deep-seated transnational gangs India’s High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K Patnaik, has welcomed the recent wave of coordinated arrests and indictments across North America linked to crime rings allegedly involved in the 2023 assassination of…

Xbox veteran Kevin LaChapelle used his first-ever LinkedIn post to share news of his layoff after a 37-year career at Microsoft. Kevin LaChapelle worked at Microsoft for 37 years without ever publishing a single LinkedIn post. That changed on Tuesday, a day after LaChapelle, alongside 1,600 other Xbox employees, was laid off in the first tranche of…

“So far, we have no evidence regarding the marriage of Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary. We are verifying where these claims originated from and how such information came into circulation. If there is any such evidence, we will share it with the media at the appropriate time,” Gill said Pune Rural Police have denied reports claiming that…

An experimental HIV vaccine candidate developed by LJI, Scripps Research and IAVI generated high levels of broadly neutralising antibodies in primates, researchers said. Tested on rhesus macaques, the vaccine prompted antibody production in about 44% of animals. The findings, published in Nature, mark a major step after 14 years of research aimed at preventing HIV infection. An…

A woman in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur allegedly tied her husband to a cot, held him captive overnight, brutally assaulted him and gave him electric shocks following a domestic dispute, leaving him critically injured. A woman tied her husband to a cot, held him captive overnight, brutally assaulted him and gave him electric shocks following a domestic dispute…

The raids are part of the NIA’s ongoing investigation into the activities of the human trafficking and cyber slavery syndicate allegedly masterminded by absconding accused Anand Kumar Singh, also known as Munna Singh. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday carried out searches at six locations in three states as part of its probe into a Cambodia-linked…

Hardeep Singh Puri said the transition towards higher ethanol blends would continue in a phased manner, based on technical studies and industry feedback. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday dismissed concerns over 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20), calling reports of consumer problems with the fuel a “misrepresentation.” Puri said both…

According to federal prosecutors, Bishnoi allegedly directed an international criminal network from inside prison using contraband mobile phones and encrypted internet communication devices. A sweeping international law enforcement operation targeting India-based transnational organized crime networks, including the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, has resulted in the arrest of 24 suspects across the United States, Canada, and Europe, marking one…

“The government is investigating why mud taken out of the tunnel project was put there without any safety measure,” Kerala Minister T Siddique said Kerala ministers Ramesh Chennithala and T Siddique have called the landslide in Wayanad today “man-made” and attributed the cause to “unscientific dumping” of debris at a tunnel project site. They demanded to know…

Expressing sharp displeasure, Acting Chief Justice Ghuge noted that even the footpaths outside the High Court are occupied by illegal shops. Mumbai’s chronic monsoon waterlogging is a self-created crisis caused by citizens grabbing land, clogging drains, and misusing public infrastructure, the Bombay High Court has said. A division bench of acting Chief Justice Ravindra V Ghuge and…

Champat Rai, the former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, has questioned the role of the State Bank of India (SBI) and flagged serious procedural and security lapses in the counting process in his statement to the SIT, as seen by Times Now. Champat Rai had tendered his resignation from the post amid the…

Qatar blamed Iran for the attack on a huge Qatari liquefied natural gas tanker, the Al Rekayyat, which reported being struck overnight by a drone that caused a fire in its engine room. A Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker was at risk of exploding due to a fire in its engine room after the vessel was…

Srivastava developed ties with Prabowo Subianto, Indonesia’s former defence minister and now the country’s president, and reportedly nicknamed himself “Mr G”. An Indian-origin businessman allegedly posed as a CIA agent to forge close ties with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and other senior officials in an attempt to secure a multibillion-dollar defence deal. The businessman, identified as Gaurav…

She left the entertainment industry at the peak of her fame and fortune, and traded the limelight for what the world believed was a picture-perfect family life. For actor Celina Jaitly, however, it was a facade that masked years of unimaginable trauma. In a candid conversation with NDTV’s Shiv Aroor, the actor shared the realities of a…

While many parallels are being drawn between Siya Goyal and Sonam Raghuvanshi, the police say Siya Goyal researched online and was better prepared to execute the crime The murder of Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal at the hands of his fiancee Siya Goyal has been dominating headlines for weeks as the sinister plot was revealed in a police…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state is keen to play a bigger role in the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership after meeting Japanese Ambassador Ono Keiichi in New Delhi. They discussed opportunities arising from the India-Japan Summit, focusing on semiconductors, clean energy and Japanese language training, while reaffirming stronger bilateral cooperation. Assam Chief…

Maharashtra experienced severe rain, leading to significant waterlogging and traffic disruptions, particularly in Thane and Bhiwandi. Amidst the chaos, Shadab Momin, a local social media content creator dressed as Spider-Man, emerged as a hero by assisting stranded commuters and guiding them through flooded streets. After days of heavy rainfall across Maharashtra, several parts of the state were…

According to police officials familiar with the Ketan Agarwal murder probe, there are “uncanny similarities” between the two cases. The murder investigation of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal has taken a new turn, with police drawing parallels between the case and the high-profile Meghalaya honeymoon murder case involving businessman Raja Raghuvanshi. The police conducting the investigation claimed that…

A Nashik court granted bail to Nida Khan and co-accused Tausif Attar in the TCS Nashik conversion case. The order came as the SIT continued its probe into the matter, while refusing similar relief to another accused Danish Shaikh. A court in Nashik on Monday granted bail to Nida Khan, one of the accused in the religious…

An SIT probing the Ram temple donation theft casehas held former trustee Anil Mishra responsible for supervisory and administrative lapses. The findings came as the trust accepted the resignations of Mishra and former general secretary Champat Rai, and appointed Krishna Mohan as the interim head. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the theft of donations at the…

YouTuber Raavan arrested for 5th time in 6 days over remarks against Pawan Kalyan YouTuber Raavan was arrested for the fifth time by the Andhra Pradesh Police on Saturday, extending a series of successive arrests that began on June 30 over multiple cases linked to his alleged remarks against Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan. According to police,…

Laid-off employees of a US healthcare tech company have been allowed back into its Kochi office till July 10. The temporary relief pauses immediate escalation as Kerala awaits fresh talks with the management. Employees of a US-based healthcare technology company who were recently laid off will be allowed to enter its Kochi office till July 10, when…

Akriti Sutar’s family rejected the possibility of suicide, saying that on Saturday, she had not only joined office but also hosted a small party for her colleagues. This was not a sign of depression, they have argued. Akriti Sutar, who was found dead at a residential society in Delhi on Saturday evening, had joined office earlier that…

Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu has pushed back against JD Vance’s comments, saying that his country gets “tremendous” support from India. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called India one of the greatest supporters of Israel, as he pushed back against JD Vance’s recent comments that the country has no “powerful ally” other than the United…

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), the body that manages prominent gurdwaras in the country, and the Shiromani Akali Dal have thrown their weight behind the movie. The ouster of the Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj from the OTT platform ZEE5, barely two days after its release, has triggered a full-blown political controversy in Punjab. The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak…

Addressing a rally outside the Hanuman temple in Mumbai, Thackeray recited “Hanuman Stotra”, “Hanuman Chalisa” and “Ram Raksha Stotra”, and attacked the BJP over the Ram Temple theft. Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday hopped on the Ram Temple bandwagon to revitalise his massively depleted Shiv Sena UBT faction, as he attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party over the donation…