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Mumbai Rains Today: Mumbai, Thane, Palghar schools and colleges shut Monday as IMD issues red alert for heavy rain; University of Mumbai postpones July 6 exams, fresh dates awaited Mumbai’s monsoon fury turned deadlier on Monday as at least 10 people died in rain-related incidents, while a landslide near Lohagad Fort trapped a family and forced the…

Police said the autopsy would determine the exact cause of death and whether she had been sexually assaulted. A day after an 11-year-old girl went missing, police recovered her body in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district on Sunday. The incident triggered widespread protests and the lynching of a man on rape-murder charges. According to police, the…

The Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar demanding resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan entered its 16th day on Sunday, with multiple hunger strikes continuing. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has lost around 6kg during his fast, though doctors report stable vitals. Protesters allege exam irregularities and NEET paper leak issues, while SKM and AISA have extended…

Acharya Balkrishnaji, the co-founder of Patanjali Ayurved, mentions why you suffer from high temperature and subsequent ill health. Every time you get a high fever, what follows is fatigue and a baggage of other health troubles. The harsher the medicines, the more adverse the effects. However, Ayurveda offers medicines and home remedies to treat without harm. Acharya…

For C Joseph Vijay, opposing the BJP seemingly does not mean opposing the Centre. Even as he has positioned the BJP as his principal ideological enemy, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister is pursuing a pragmatic working relationship with the Modi government, separating political battles from administrative priorities. When C Joseph Vijay entered politics, he drew a clear…

Indian government sources strongly countered Khawaja Asif after he questioned the Seychelles honour conferred on PM Narendra Modi, adding that the Pakistan minister’s alleged mental instability was a “known fact.” India launched a scathing attack on Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he questioned the honour conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Seychelles. Government sources described…

Police raided a luxury resort in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar and uncovered an alleged organised sex racket. The case has intensified scrutiny of tourist properties in Uttarakhand amid fears of similar illegal operations. A massive police crackdown on a luxury resort in Uttarakhand’s Ramnagar, the gateway to the world-famous Corbett National Park, has exposed an alleged sex racket, triggering…

Delhi court denies bail to student activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam A Delhi court has rejected the bail applications of student activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, who have been accused of orchestrating communal riots in Delhi in 2020. Both Khalid and Imam have been in detention for more than five years without a full trial or…

The latest report ranks passports not only on the ease of international travel but also on the benefits they offer for living, working and investing. The Indian passport ranked 125th in the fifth annual edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI), published by residency and citizenship advisory firm Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), slipping one position from its…

Police confirmed they recovered the messages from Goyal’s earlier mobile phone, and they have been recorded as evidence in the case. An alleged Snapchat conversation shows Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case, purportedly referring to a wedding “that would never happen.” Police confirmed they recovered the messages from Goyal’s earlier mobile phone,…

The Delhi government has notified a new EV policy. According to the Rekha Gupta government, the main objective of the policy is to achieve a minimum 30% electrification of Delhi’s vehicle fleet by March 31, 2030, when the policy rolls out. Delhi has a new electric vehicle (EV) policy, and this time it comes with a hard…

Delhi Gymkhana Club members and staff have challenged the Centre’s eviction notice in the Delhi High Court. The case pits a defence infrastructure claim against allegations of vague reasoning and denial of due process. Delhi Gymkhana Club members and staff have moved the Delhi High Court against the Centre’s show-cause notice seeking their eviction from the club’s…

A tiger in Satna was electrocuted by a live wire trap allegedly set to catch pigs and later buried in the forest. The case has raised fresh questions over accountability inside Madhya Pradesh’s forest protection system. A tiger was killed after it came in contact with a live wire trap allegedly laid to hunt pigs by a…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended wishes to US President Donald Trump and the people of the United States on the country’s 250th Independence anniversary, calling India-US ties a force for global good. He expressed optimism for deeper partnership based on democracy, rule of law and shared values, as celebrations continue in Washington DC. Prime Minister…

India has allowed four Chinese-linked companies with manufacturing units in the country to participate in government tenders for critical power projects, according to a government order issued by the Finance Ministry. The exemption applies to TBEA Energy, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India and Taikai Electric (India) and is valid for two years under specific conditions.…

Mamata Banerjee said the Trinamool’s symbol would remain with the bloc loyal to her, indicating that the rebels might face a protracted legal battle. Despite absorbing blow after blow following Trinamool Congress’s debacle in the West Bengal Assembly elections, Mamata Banerjee remains defiant. After most of the party’s 80 MLAs formed a faction under Ritabrata Banerjee and…

The Rekha Gupta government had in May mandated two days of work from home for staff as part of a nationwide push to conserve fuel With tensions easing in the Middle East after Iran and the US agreed to a ceasefire, the Delhi government has withdrawn its ‘work from home’ order for government staff. The Rekha Gupta…

The police along with some workers broke a layer of plaster on the bathroom floor to recover the body A woman has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband and burying his body in the bathroom of their house in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra. The police said they are investigating whether more people were involved in the murder…

The 4,000 year old timber circle on the Norfolk coast, was built during a period of extreme cold as part of rituals intended to end harsh winters and bring back summer. New research suggests that Seahenge, the mysterious timber circle uncovered on a Norfolk beach, was built as part of ancient rituals to fight off a period…

The couple’s Z+ security cover was significantly scaled down following a review by the state government earlier. The decision had triggered a fierce political controversy. The Bihar government has accorded Z category security to Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife, former Chief Minister Rabri Devi, roughly a month after downgrading their security…

The Centre issued a gazette notification, stating that the individuals named as terrorists were associated with terror outfits including Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba Continuing its crackdown against cross-border terrorism, the Central Government has designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The designations have been made under Section 35 of the UAPA, 1967.…

The issue came up before Judicial Magistrate First Class AM Vibhute, where lawyers representing the accused opposed the police plea seeking a polygraph examination. A court on Friday sent Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary, the two accused in the alleged murder of realtor Ketan Agarwal, to 14 days of judicial custody after refusing the police request to…

Congress has signalled a tougher stance ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, saying it will ally with the Samajwadi Party only on equal terms instead of as a junior partner. The party is identifying around 170 constituencies to strengthen its bargaining position, setting the stage for difficult INDIA bloc seat-sharing talks and a contest over…

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the first batch of over 4,809 Amarnath pilgrims from Jammu’s Bhagwati Nagar base camp, who later reached Kashmir Valley and received a warm welcome from authorities and locals. The annual Amarnath Yatra began early on Friday, with the first batches of pilgrims leaving the twin base camps of Baltal and Nunwan…

Hisar Police seized 53.24 kg of poppy husk from a car after a tip-off. The recovery underlines Haryana’s intensified crackdown on drug trafficking as three suspects remain absconding. Haryana Police have seized 53.24 kg of poppy husk and confiscated a car allegedly used to transport the contraband in Hisar district, officials said. The action was taken by…

Police arrested nine Bangladeshi nationals from Bhagabangola railway station in Murshidabad after a tip-off. Investigators are examining their route into India and possible links to a wider trafficking network. Nine Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from the premises of Bhagabangola railway station in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district during a police operation against illegal infiltration, officials said. According to…

The Defence Ministry is likely to clear major procurement proposals worth thousands of crores, including Hammer precision-guided munitions, Verba air defence systems, indigenous MP-ATGMs and high-altitude pseudo satellites. The Defence Ministry is expected to clear a series of major procurement proposals, including Hammer precision-guided munitions, Verba air defence systems, indigenous anti-tank missiles and high-altitude pseudo satellites, at…

The barely 15-second clip begins with Siya answering a call and saying “Kaun” (who’s this)? She covers one ear with her hand, trying to listen to the caller amid loud background music. An old video of Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of her fiance Ketan Agarwal, has surfaced online and is now making headlines.…

While many thought it was a sign of PM Modi venting his emotions, something that he rarely does, the real reason lay in a restricted conversation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi today surprised everyone at a press interaction after the 16th India-Japan annual summit when he referred to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as “little sister.” While many thought…

Viral videos showed a number of people filming themselves approaching e-rickshaws and switching them off mid-journey using a mobile app. A prank that surfaced in a handful of viral videos this week has spread rapidly across Indian social media, with a growing number of people filming themselves approaching e-rickshaws and switching them off mid-journey using a smartphone…

Prafull Billore, who is famously known as “MBA Chaiwala” on social media, shared an Instagram post asking trolls to stop spreading rumours of his death. Prafull Billore, popular as ‘MBA Chaiwala,’ took to social media to share a post slamming those spreading fake news about his death. He asked the trolls to stop, adding how the rumours…

Addressing concerns over higher ethanol blends, Puri said there could be a slight reduction in mileage, though he cautioned that it may not necessarily be due to ethanol. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday defended the government’s ethanol blending programme, saying the biofuel is used in racing cars and helps improve acceleration. “Somebody is saying that…

A WhatsApp spokesperson said the really high-profile names — public figures, government entities and celebrities — have been withheld so they can be claimed by legitimate owners. WhatsApp, ordered by the Centre not to roll out its username feature without clarifying the matter, said today that it has put in place multiple layers of defence to address…

The letter primarily calls for peace and dialogue, with signatories stressing that sustained engagement between the two countries can create conditions for greater prosperity in the region. A group of 117 eminent personalities from India and Pakistan have written a joint letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging both countries to…

Sources said the Joint Parliamentary Committee is likely to retain the provision that would remove the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers and ministers after 30 consecutive days in custody in serious cases. A parliamentary panel is set to back one of the most controversial constitutional proposals by retaining a provision that would allow the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers…

India and Pakistan exchanged fresh lists of civil prisoners and fishermen held in each other’s custody and New Delhi pressed for faster repatriation, consular access and prisoner welfare. India has urged Pakistan to expedite the release and repatriation of 188 Indian fishermen and civil prisoners who have completed their sentences, the Ministry of External Affairs said on…

Ketan Agarwal murder case: How is lie detector test done? Is it legal? Are polygraph test results admissible in court? Can it be done if Siya Goyal says no? News18 explains The Pune Rural Police are seeking court approval to conduct a polygraph or lie detector test on Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of…

HT also learnt that six of the eight suspects were hired by a Varanasi-based security agency that provided manpower for the cash-counting process at Ram temple. The investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh has moved from arrests to legal proceedings and asset and fund recovery. Police arrested eight people…

The two leaders spoke on the phone against the backdrop of concerns about the ceasefire in West Asia following fresh attacks by the US and Iran recently. India emphasised the need for continued efforts to ensure peace and stability in West Asia and for safeguarding freedom of navigation and commerce during a phone call between Prime Minister…

When Sharran Srivatsaa moved to the United States, he was told he would never be hired because of his “thick Indian accent”. When Sharran Srivatsaa moved to the United States as a teenager, he probably never imagined that he would one day lead a multi-million dollar company. He was, after all, told repeatedly that his thick Indian…

Rijiju said there has been no Chinese intrusion into Arunachal, while the Army too dismissed reports of PLA encroachment as “incorrect and without any basis.” Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed claims that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has intruded into Indian territory in Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that there has been “no intrusion” on the Indian…

Price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder cut by Rs 183 from July 1, easing costs for restaurants, hotels and other businesses across major cities The price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 183, offering relief to restaurants, hotels and other businesses that rely on commercial cooking gas. The revised prices came…

The INDIA bloc expanded support for its move on electoral issues as 23 parties and an Independent MP jointly approached the Chief Justice over the EC’s SIR process. Twenty-three Opposition parties along with one Independent MP have jointly written to Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant over the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) Special Intensive Revision…

A flash flood triggered by a cloudburst near Jispa in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district has blocked the highway, halting traffic and stranding commuters. Police, in coordination with Ladakh and Zanskar authorities, have suspended vehicle movement and urged people to avoid the area. Road clearance is underway as officials monitor the situation following the second flash flood in…

Police are investigating allegations that a father raped his minor daughter in Desar taluka, Vadodara district. The case has triggered shock in the village. Residents of a village in Gujarat’s Vadodara were taken aback after a woman alleged that her husband had gagged and raped their 13-year-old daughter when she was not at home. The child’s mother…

Honeymoon murder case: Raja Raghuvanshi’s family will approach the Supreme Court against Sonam Raghuvanshi’s bail. The move follows the Meghalaya High Court’s finding that police violated arrest procedure safeguards. A day after the Meghalaya High Court upheld the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi, the main accused in the murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon…

The CBI has arrested an IAS officer in the Haryana government funds scam. Investigators say the alleged fraud used fake fixed deposits and shell entities to siphon off public money. The CBI has arrested a senior IAS officer and two former bank officers in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Rs 504 crore from Haryana government accounts…

The Gujarat High Court held that a registered Hindu marriage is invalid without essential ceremonies such as saptapadi. The ruling reinforces that consent and customary rites remain central to a legally binding union. The Gujarat High Court has ruled that registration by itself cannot validate a Hindu marriage if the customary rites and ceremonies required under law,…

Haryana, Goa, Assam, Chandigarh and Punjab have led the rollout of the new criminal laws. The progress points to faster case processing and deeper digital integration across the justice system. Haryana, Goa, Assam, Chandigarh and Punjab have emerged as the five best-performing states and Union territories in implementing the three new criminal laws that came into force…

The incident took place around 2:30 am last night when the bus was travelling from Rishikesh to Madhya Pradesh’s Indore at high speed. Seven people were killed and 22 more injured after a sleeper bus they were travelling in collided with a trailer and then burst into flames on the Delhi-Mumbai expressway near Rajasthan’s Dausa. The incident…

From EPFO services to Aadhaar updates, several major financial and regulatory changes are set to be implemented in July 2026. Several important financial and administrative changes have come into effect across the country from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, affecting Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) subscribers, Aadhaar holders, passport applicants and income taxpayers. The changes have been confirmed through…

The Indian Coast Guard rescued all six crew members of a distressed fishing boat off Mangaluru after it developed hull damage and began taking on water in rough sea conditions, officials said. The Indian Coast Guard on Monday rescued six fishermen after their fishing boat developed severe flooding and hull damage in rough seas off the coast…

R Rajagopal said his delayed passport renewal exposed uncertainty over the use of SIR data. Kerala leaders backed him as he sought clear rules on whether electoral roll data can affect passport verification. Former The Telegraph editor R Rajagopal has said the controversy over the delay in renewing his passport is “far bigger” than his personal case,…

  The arrest of eight people — most of them employees of the Ayodhya Ram temple — for siphoning of funds from offerings has given a huge opening to the Opposition, which has sharpened its attack on the government. Today, it was the turn of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, who accused the BJP of having no…

The average price of the Indian basket of crude fell to $68.86 a barrel, down more than 56% from a peak of $157.04 on March 23 after the outbreak of the war. India’s average import price for crude oil has fallen below $70 a barrel for the first time since the West Asia conflict began, but consumers…

While addressing students at an engineering college near Hyderabad, Nitin Nabin remarked that India’s youth is not anti-establishment. Bharatiya Janata Party chief Nitin Nabin took a dig at the satirical political outfit Cockroach Janta Party on Monday during his visit to Telangana and said “virus and cockroach people” are a gang that aims to “divide the country”.…

Pakistan was removed from the FATF Grey List in October 2022 after satisfying the watchdog that it had implemented a 34-point action plan. India is likely to urge the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to place Pakistan back on its “Grey List” at the global watchdog’s plenary meeting in October, citing evidence that points to Islamabad’s continued…

The clarification came after reports citing a memorandum submitted by NWS alleged that the PLA had gradually expanded its presence in border areas of Taksing in Arunachal Pradesh. The Indian Army on Monday dismissed media reports alleging that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) had encroached into Arunachal Pradesh and established camps inside Indian territory, calling the…

The investigation into Ketan Agarwal’s death is revealing troubling details from the cab driver who took him, his fiancée Siya Goyal, and her brother Sahil to Mumbai Airport. The driver noted a tense atmosphere, with Siya initially reluctant to go on their Bali trip, leading to an argument with Sahil. As the investigation into the death of…

Fayyaz Premji’s mother and sister live in Iran and Iraq. Over the last 12 months, he visited the two nations 19 times. Fayyaz Premji aimed to kill 15,000 people. And he displayed a chilling ingenuity in his quest to achieve this sinister goal. He made thousands of poisonous capsules, targeted a Muharram procession in Mumbai and attempted…

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a breakaway faction of the Pakistani Taliban, claimed the attack. India on Sunday rejected accusations by Pakistani authorities that a terrorist attack in Karachi was carried out by an “Indian proxy” and said Islamabad should take credible action against terror infrastructure on Pakistani soil. Three Pakistani security personnel and three terrorists were killed in the attack…

The three accused who were arrested on Saturday were Patna residents Akash Kumar, 30, and Rajiv Shah, 45, and Dhiraj Kumar, 28, from Panipat in Haryana. The Bhiwandi court on Sunday remanded the three men arrested in connection with the leak of the 2026 Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper to eight days in police custody.…

‘Desi consultancies’ connect Indian tech workers to American employers through a maze of recruiters, subcontractors, universities, and corporate clients. For decades, the H-1B visa program has been the centerpiece of America’s high-skilled immigration system. To its defenders, it is a vital pipeline that brings talented workers from around the world to power the United States’ economy. But…

All the victims were Saudi nationals. An investigation involving the relevant authorities has been launched to determine the cause of the crash. As many as 14 people were killed after a helicopter operated by Saudi Aramco crashed in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday, according to Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry. “Crash of a helicopter affiliated with Saudi…

Ketan Agarwal Murder: Ketan, the son of a wealthy businessman from Maharashtra, and Siya appeared to share a happy relationship in public. As police are investigating the events leading to the murder of Ketan Agarwal, a trip to Udaipur in Rajasthan is now under scanner. Investigators believe the visit could provide crucial clues about the relationship between…

PM Modi made history by becoming the first Indian PM to address Seychelles Parliament. During his address, he emphasised the strong ties between India and the island nation, highlighting Seychelles’ strategic role in India’s vision for the Indian Ocean. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Parliament of Seychelles, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to…

All eight accused in the matter were remanded in judicial custody till June 29 by a court in Ayodhya. Police are expected to seek their custodial remand when they are produced before the court on Monday. Police action in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya began days before it officially surfaced. The…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the Modi government has transformed the lives of 70 crore poor people over the past 12 years through housing, electricity, tap water, toilets, LPG, free food grains and healthcare. Launching the PM Family Care Tracker in Gandhinagar, he described it as India’s most comprehensive poverty alleviation effort. Union Home Minister Amit…

The BJP government is set to table the Uniform Civil Code Bill in the West Bengal Assembly on Monday. The debate is expected to test the government’s agenda and expose the TMC’s rival factions. The BJP government’s proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill is set to trigger an unusual political contest in the West Bengal assembly on…

Wangchuk added that peaceful protest remained the only option in a democracy when there was no accountability. He also praised the young protesters who were fasting despite the heat and appealed to people to make it a community hunger strike by observing at least a day-long fast. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on Sunday began a hunger strike…

A 28-year-old businessman in Faridabad died by suicide inside his shop after posting an Instagram video alleging mental harassment by his wife and her family, blaming them for his death and seeking legal action. A 28-year-old businessman in Faridabad died by suicide inside his shop on Sunday after hanging himself. Before taking the extreme step, he posted…

Indian Army troops caught a Pakistani national after he crossed the LoC in Poonch on Sunday. The incident, the district’s third this month, came as a suspected drone sighting in Samba triggered searches. A 31-year-old Pakistani national was caught by Indian Army troops after crossing the Line of Control (LoC) in the Balakote sector of Jammu and…

India took a significant step towards cleaner rail transport on Friday as the country’s first hydrogen-powered train successfully completed its final high-speed trial on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train achieved a top speed of 120 kmph during the test, marking an important milestone in Indian Railways’ efforts to introduce hydrogen-powered trains and reduce carbon emissions.…

The family of Ketan Agrawal, a 26-year-old allegedly murdered by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her lover Chetan Chaudhary, participated in a candlelight vigil in Pune, demanding capital punishment for the accused. The family of 26-year-old Ketan Agrawal, who was allegedly murdered by his fiancée Siya Goyal and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, joined hundreds of people…

Mumbai police have discovered a potentially significant conspiracy aimed at harming participants in the Muharram procession. Mumbai police have uncovered what investigators suspect could have been a major conspiracy to target people during the Muharram procession. According to preliminary information, the accused, identified as Faiyaz Nisar Hussain Premji, allegedly planned to distribute capsules laced with zinc phosphide,…

Telangana student S Srinath Reddy, 25, found dead in UK under unclear circumstances, family seeks Centre and Telangana help to repatriate body, GoFundMe launched for expenses. A 25-year-old student from Telangana’s Kamareddy district was found dead in the United Kingdom under circumstances that remain unclear, prompting his family to seek the Centre’s intervention for the early repatriation…

Four donkeys and mules rescued from a Dehradun construction site were found dehydrated, exhausted and injured after allegedly carrying heavy building material daily A complaint about the treatment of working animals at a construction site in Dehradun led to the rescue of four donkeys and mules. The animals are now receiving medical care at an animal sanctuary…

During special function at Seychelles Coast Guard Base, Modi handed over the fast patrol vessel Lespwar to Herminie as a gift for the government of Seychelles India on Saturday handed over a patrol vessel and utility vehicles to the Seychelles Defence Force at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, with…

If the forecast holds, rainfall activity is expected to pick up during the first week of July, allowing the monsoon to advance more rapidly. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said conditions are favourable for the southwest monsoon to advance further into parts of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand over the next three…

Apart from attending events linked to Seychelles’ National Day celebrations, PM Modi will visit the Seychelles Coast Guard Base. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Jonathan, believed to be the world’s oldest living land animal, during his three day visit to Seychelles that will begin on Saturday. Jonathan, an Aldabra giant tortoise estimated to be…

Sanjeev, a resident of Chak Kodar village in Ambedkar Nagar district, was the alleged main shooter in murder of Singh in the PGI area on May 27, police said. A suspected shooter carrying a ₹1 lakh reward on his arrest in the murder of Lucknow property dealer Sandeep Singh was killed in a police encounter in Lucknow…

Police allege that Ketan Agarwal was pushed off a cliff at Lohagad Fort on June 18 by his fiance Siya Goyal, 20 and her alleged lover Chetan Chaudhary, 22. Sahil Goyal, the brother of Siya Goyal, one of the accused in the murder of 26-year-old Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, told police that the family would have called…

The BJP accused the Rajya Sabha MP of trying to misinform the people and mixing up foreign policy with vote bank. Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has questioned the government’s “silence” on Gaza. In an Op-Ed piece, she has claimed that India is prioritising closer ties with Israel over its historical position on Palestinian rights, linking the country’s…

Champat Rai has resigned from his post at Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested eight individuals involved in the alleged embezzlement case. General Secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra, Champat Rai, has stepped down from his position amid the controversy surrounding the alleged donation theft in the Ayodhya Ram Temple, sources told Times…

A group of Nihang Sikhs recently called off a planned protest march in Uttarakhand after negotiations with authorities regarding the release of arrested members involved in a violent dispute at Karnaprayag. A group of Nihang Sikhs, who were demanding the release of fellow sect members and sought action against police officials, have called off their planned protest…

Thirteen people, including 12 Indians, were killed in the explosion at the Barzan local gas supply facility at Ras Laffan Industrial City, which is operated by QatarEnergy LNG. The Indian embassy in Doha said that the bodies of eight Indian nationals who were killed in the industrial accident at Ras Laffan in Qatar have been repatriated. The…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government in New Delhi, however, had dismissed the US claim and asserted that India had not agreed to hold any such talks with Pakistan. New Delhi: Notwithstanding the continuing war of words between New Delhi and Islamabad, some eminent Indian and Pakistani personalities recently held ‘Track-II’ dialogues, just within days after Mohan Bhagwat,…

Until a comprehensive National Register of Citizens is officially enacted across India, proving citizenship requires presenting a robust combination of legacy documents The Ministry of External Affairs’s assertion that an Indian passport is not a definitive document of citizenship has reignited a long-standing national debate. This position is supported by legal precedent; in 2003, the Bombay High…

He completed the journey of visiting every country on Earth in just 6 years, 6 months and 22 days. Benny Prasad, a Bengaluru-born musician, has gone viral after showing off the travel record of a lifetime. He claimed that he has visited 245 countries and territories, with 16 Indian passports stuffed full of stamps and visas to…

Mahesh Dixit brings with him decades of experience in intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism operations and national security management. The Centre has appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), placing one of the country’s most experienced intelligence professionals at the helm of India’s premier internal security agency. Dixit,…

Six of the eight accused are temple employees responsible for counting cash. All six were caught embezzling money on CCTV cameras. Eight persons have been taken into custody and a police case lodged following allegations of theft of offerings at the Ayodhya Ram temple. The First Information Report mentions eight accused, six of whom are temple employees…

Siya Goyal’s parents said that if their daughter is found guilty, then she should be pushed from the same place where Ketan was thrown from. If she is found guilty, push her from the same spot from where Ketan Agarwal fell to death, Siya Goyal’s parents have said. Siya is accused of killing her fiance, Ketan Agarwal,…

The ED has attached two Zurich International Life insurance policies linked to Shrikant Bhasi in the AOPL case. The move follows findings that the policies were funded through connected overseas entities and were being readied for surrender. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal Zonal Office, has provisionally attached two Investment Linked Life Insurance Policies maintained with Zurich…

The Delhi government has begun proceedings against Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, after an inquiry flagged patient care lapses and other alleged violations. The case has sharpened scrutiny of emergency treatment protocols, safety compliance and accountability at private hospitals. The Delhi government will initiate action against Fortis Hospital in Shalimar Bagh after a district administration inquiry found multiple…

The accident took place around midnight in Ramgarh district. According to police, the impact of the crash was so severe that the victims were killed on the spot. Seven people were killed, and one person was seriously injured after a vehicle collided with a truck in Jharkhand’s Ramgarh district, police said on Friday. The accident took place…