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A man’s claim about advice given to his friend by an officer at the US Embassy had sparked a chatter on social media. Social media is increasingly becoming a platform for Indian professionals and families to share their frustrations over the rejection of US tourist visas, despite having strong financial records and stable jobs. Many have claimed…

The Ministry of Home Affairs cancelled SECMOL’s FCRA registration over violations, marking a major setback for activist Sonam Wangchuk. In a big setback for activist Sonam Wangchuk, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday cancelled the FCRA registration of Students Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL), citing multiple violations under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA),…

The first MiG-21 planes were inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1963 and, since then, over 1,200 of the fighter jets have protected the country. This is the end of an era for the Indian Air Force, one that has lasted over six decades. Today the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 – that most redoubtable of fighter jets, the…

Corporations have a long list of pending stretches to repair in the coming month Under pressure to meet Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s October 31 deadline, Bengaluru’s five new corporations have stepped up pothole-filling across the city. Officials aim to ensure “motorable roads” within a month. On Wednesday, pothole-filling was carried out on Gear School Road, Balagere, Veerannapalya, Nagaenahalli…

PM Modi also hailed the economic package approved by the Union Cabinet to rejuvenate India’s shipbuilding and maritime sector considering it a push for maritime self-reliance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised major decisions taken by the Union Cabinet in a meeting chaired by him in the national capital. After the Union Cabinet gave its nod…

The CM detailed that GST has been scrapped on notebooks, pencils, and other educational materials. Most essential household items now fall under the 0% or 5% tax slab. Further, 33 life-saving medicines are fully exempt. “The move has boosted market consumption, encouraging higher production and new jobs for youth,” he noted. The changes, he added, bring timely…

The Court said that no social media platform can treat the Indian marketplace as a mere playground. The Karnataka High Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition filed by X Corp (formerly Twitter) challenging the legality of the Central government’s ‘Sahyog’ portal – an online platform used to issue content takedown orders to intermediaries [X Corp v. Union…

ED has recorded the statements of celebrities including Robin Uthapa, Yuvraj Singh and Tollywood actors in the PMLA case it had registered to probe menace of menace of illegal betting apps. Enforcement Directorate, Wednesday, recorded the statement of Bollywood actor Sonu Sood in the money laundering case involving endorsement and promotion of illegal betting app 1xbet. Earlier…

The arrested individual has been identified as Mohammad Yousuf Katari, 26, from Kulgam district. He is believed to have provided logistical support to the terrorists killed during Operation Mahadev, a counter-terrorism operation in the region. Srinagar Police on Wednesday arrested a Lashkar-e-Taiba (TRF) operative from South Kashmir for helping Pahalgam terror attackers. The arrested individual has been…

The call for a shutdown came after two of 15 people on a hunger strike, led by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, since September 10 were shifted to a hospital due to deteriorating health. At least four people were killed and more than 60 others were injured on Wednesday as protests held by demonstrators demanding statehood and the…

Dilip Surana pointed out that avoiding treatment during pregnancy altogether could carry its own dangers As the debate around paracetamol and pregnancy intensifies following claims by US President Donald Trump, the maker of India’s top-selling paracetamol brand Dolo has stepped in to calm concerns. Dilip Surana, chairman and managing director of Micro Labs — the company behind the brand Dolo –…

A retired banker from Delhi lost Rs 23 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement. Delhi Police IFSO is investigating and has frozen Rs 2.67 crore so far. A 78-year-old retired banker from Delhi lost his entire life savings, a staggering Rs 23 crore, after being trapped in a cyber fraud that lasted over a month.…

The stone was allegedly stuffed in his mouth to make sure he couldn’t cry or make any sounds that would invite attention. A 15-day-old baby was found abandoned in a forest in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district. The baby’s lips were sealed shut with glue, and when the person who found him managed to open the mouth, he found…

“Our objective is to spread the message of Lord Ram and harmony in society. We do not want any controversy to overshadow the event,” the committee president said. The Luv Kush Ramleela Committee in Delhi has decided to drop actor Poonam Pandey from playing the role of Mandodari, wife of Ravana, in this year’s Ramleela following opposition…

Shefali Jariwala Death: Parag Tyagi SLAMS Rumours Claiming Actress Died Due To Anti-Ageing Medicines: ‘Adhi-Adhoori Information Hai!’ Parag Tyagi has strongly rejected claims that his wife, Shefali Jariwala, died because of anti-ageing medicines. According to him, the circulating reports are misleading and contain “adhi-adhoori information.” He clarified that Shefali never used strong anti-ageing drugs. Instead, she took…

The Court said that Patanjali may use “why settle for ordinary Chyawanprash” in its ads, but cannot use “with 40 herbs”, as the latter phrase directly targeted its rival, Dabur’s product. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday modified an interim injunction against Patanjali Ayurved over the use of the phrase “Why settle for ordinary Chyawanprash made with…

German Ambassador to India Dr. Philipp Ackermann has invited skilled Indian workers to work in Germany saying their stable migration policies don’t change fundamentally overnight. German Ambassador to India Dr Philipp Ackermann has said that highly skilled Indian workers are welcomed in Germany amid Donald Trump’s H1B visa move. In a video message on X, formerly Twitter,…

India has received the ICAO Council President Certificate at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in Montreal, recognising its progress in aviation safety oversight and effective implementation of international aviation standards. India has been awarded the prestigious ICAO Council President Certificate for its progress in establishing an effective aviation safety oversight system. The recognition was presented at the 42nd…

Cybercriminals posed as officials and kept the retired banker under ‘digital arrest’ for over a month, warning him not to speak to anyone and claiming he was under 24/7 surveillance. A retired banker from Delhi was allegedly defrauded of nearly 23 crore over more than a month by cybercriminals who posed as government officials and claimed that…

The boy was apprehended by the airline personnel and handed over to the Central Industrial Security Force personnel, who brought him to Terminal 3 of the airport for questioning. A 13-year-old Afghan boy reached Delhi after secretly hiding in the landing gear compartment of a flight departing from Kabul, driven by what officials described as “curiosity.” The…

PM Modi also extended greetings over the introduction of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms. He also highlighted the benefits of the new reforms in GST and how it will benefit the people from different sections of the society. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a letter addressing the nation, extending festival greetings on the beginning…

This is the first in-person meeting between Jaishankar and Rubio since the US imposed a steep 50% tariff on Indian goods over its purchase of Russian oil. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held bilateral talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA)…

When the relatives tried to enter the home on Sunday, the son allegedly refused to open the door despite responding to their calls. A 65-year-old woman was found dead in a decomposed state and her 70-year-old husband, a retired music teacher at a school, was lying critically ill beside her in their Jamia Nagar flat late Sunday…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked towards adding a spine to India’s foreign policy, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah. In a conversation with NDTV CEO and Editor-In-Chief Rahul Kanwal, Mr Shah gave his take on how PM Modi’s tenure stands out in comparison to his predecessors, including Jawaharlal Nehru – the first Prime Minister of India.…

A massive crowd had gathered at the Guwahati stadium Monday to catch a last glimpse of Zubeen Garg, whose mortal remains were kept in a glass casket. Lakhs of people paid their last respects to the late singer Zubeen Garg at the Sarusajai stadium in Guwahati for the second day on Monday. Zubeen Garg, 52, lost his…

The reforms represent the most significant overhaul of India’s consumption tax since GST’s 2017 launch. The Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms that came into effect on Monday will boost savings and directly benefit every section of society, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a letter to citizens, pointing out that the new taxation slabs will encourage…

The victim was illegally trafficked into India on the pretext of employment, and was forced into exploitation, an NIA statement said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) searched five locations in Kolkata and Bangaon in West Bengal and arrested two men for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of a minor Bangladeshi girl, officials said Sunday. The arrested…

In a 19-minute televised address yesterday, PM Modi described the new tax regime, effective from September 22, as “next generation GST reforms” that would mark a decisive step towards “aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India). The Government’s second major overhaul of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), referred to as “GST 2.0”, comes into effect today, with a wide…

The flight, initially set to arrive in Delhi at 4:10 pm, finally departed Kanpur at 6:03 pm and landed in Delhi at 7:16 pm. An IndiGo Airlines flight was delayed for about three hours at Kanpur Airport today after a rat was spotted inside the aircraft, causing inconvenience to 140 passengers and airport officials. The flight, which…

The new $100,000 H-1B visa fee creates anxiety among Indian IT professionals, affecting job opportunities and study plans in the US. Reshma Elizabath has waited over two years for her career-defining opportunity: a three-year stint at her company’s US headquarters. Now the IT professional from Pandalur in the Nilgiris sits in her Velachery office, uncertain whether her…

The hackers live-streamed images with photographs of the two Islamic countries, on a day when India and Pakistan are set to play their second game in the Asia Cup Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s ‘X’ handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, reported PTI citing…

The verdict emerged during a hearing on a criminal case involving Praveen Chhetri from Etawah, who had sought the quashing of proceedings against him in an alcohol smuggling case. While refusing to quash the case, the court delivered a sharp rebuke to the police for their continued practice of maintaining caste entries in official documents. The Allahabad…

The Chief Minister also inspected a proposed cremation site in Sonapur and took stock of the preparation ahead of the singer’s final rites. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that popular singer Zubeen Garg who passed away in Singapore earlier this week “will be accorded a befitting farewell” that justifies his “legacy”. The Chief…

Ahemdabad Civil Hospital doctors successfully removed a hairball, grass, and shoelace thread – medically termed as trichobezoar – from the stomach and small intestine of a 7-year-old boy. In a rare and complex medical case, doctors in Ahmedabad successfully removed a clump of hair, grass, and a shoelace thread from the stomach and small intestine of a…

A woman in Kanpur was reportedly confined to a room by her in-laws and bitten by a snake allegedly released due to unmet dowry demands. Police have registered a case against seven people, and an investigation is ongoing. Enraged over the non-payment of dowry, a newlywed woman in Kanpur was allegedly locked inside a room, where they…

Tamil Nadu on Saturday announced a major breakthrough in its push to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub, with two ultra-mega projects worth Rs 30,000 crore set to come up in the state. Tamil Nadu on Saturday announced a major breakthrough in its push to emerge as a global shipbuilding hub, with two ultra-mega projects worth Rs…

Two people were detained from Manipur on Saturday in connection with the ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy earlier this week that killed two soldiers and injured five others. Two people were detained from Manipur on Saturday in connection with the ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy earlier this week that killed two soldiers and injured five…

The later singer’s body will remain at his residence for around one-and-a-half hours for the family members to pay their last respects. A massive crowd of fans of late singer Zubeen Garg – who lost his life while swimming in Singapore without a life jacket – gathered outside his residence and on roads in Assam’s Guwahati on…

The directive follows a landmark ruling by the Punjab and Haryana HC, declaring that legible medical prescriptions are an integral part of a patient’s Fundamental Right to Health In a significant move aimed at improving patient safety and reducing medication errors, the Director General of Health Services (DGHS) of Haryana has issued a directive mandating that all…

PM Modi, earlier this month, said that he was deeply pained by the hurling of abuses at his mother during Congress’ recently concluded ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ in Bihar, and asserted that although he may forgive RJD and the grand old party but people of the eastern state would never pardon them. A major controversy erupted in poll-bound…

Siddaramaiah is said to have taken the officials to task for failing to finish the road repair works before monsoons. Questioning the inefficiency of the engineers, Siddaramaiah said that action will be taken against officials who fail to take measures to improve the roads. After drawing criticism for the poor state of roads in the city, Chief…

The diyas from Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state, will illuminate Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. Organisers see this as a symbolic connection between Gujarat and Kashi, further strengthening the cultural and political bond nurtured under the Prime Minister’s leadership. The sacred ghats of Varanasi will glow with three lakh earthen lamps from Gujarat during Dev Deepawali…

Air India has issued a statement regarding a third-party passenger system disruption at London’s Heathrow Airport, warning passengers of potential delays in the check-in process. New Delhi: The Delhi Airport on Saturday issued an advisory for international passengers after a cyberattack on a third-party service provider affecting check-in and boarding systems at major European airports. The advisory…

The arrested have been identified as Mohammad Ayan Mohammad Hussain, 22, resident of Sahara Apartment near Tahera Marriage Hall; Abu Sufiyan Tajammul Ansari, 22, of Gulzar Nagar; and Zaid Notiyar Abdul Qadir, 22, from Vetal Pada. Mumbai: The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP ATS) on Saturday arrested three youths from Bhiwandi for allegedly collecting and transferring funds…

Objective news report on the repeated shooting incident in Portugal involving the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, targeting Romi and Prince and allegedly linked to cross-border drug operations. About a month after a previous shooting in Portugal, the residences and store of Romi King and Prince in Almeirim were targeted again, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility. Claiming…

Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said in an X post that he has been in constant contact with Singaporean authorities to ensure the repatriation of Zubeen’s mortal remains. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed condolences following the death of Assam’s beloved singer Zubeen Garg, who passed away in Singapore after a scuba diving accident. Garg,…

Trump administration has ended sanctions waiver for Chabahar Port and this threatens India’s trade, strategic & humanitarian corridors to Afghanistan and Central Asia. The United States has officially revoked the sanctions waiver that had allowed India to participate in operating Iran’s Chabahar Port, including the Shahid Beheshti terminal. This move directly strikes at India’s strategic ambitions: the…

The bank said GST payments through its digital platform will allow enterprises to consolidate statutory and commercial payments on one system, improving compliance efficiency. Mumbai: DBS Bank India has been authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as an Agency Bank to collect Goods and Services Tax (GST) payments, becoming the only wholly-owned subsidiary in India…

Confirming that an exchange of fire took place, the Army said, “The operations is currently underway.” Jammu: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Friday night, Army officials said. “In an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Kishtwar, alert troops of the White Knight Corps established contact…

A single-judge of the High Court had earlier restrained Patanjali from running ads with comments such as “Why settle for ordinary Chyawanprash?” The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up Patanjali Ayurved for filing an appeal challenging a single-judge order directing them to delete parts of its advertisements that allegedly disparaged Chyawanprash products sold by rival companies…

40 Students Beaten and Forced Out of School Gate in Odisha for Not Wearing Shoes – VIDEO At least 40 students were beaten and forced to stand for two hours outside the Rajsunakhala Government High School in the Ranpur block of Nayagarh district for not wearing shoes. According to sources, after the 7 a.m. prayer, students who…

The defence agreement signed by Islamabad and Riyadh says that “any aggression against either country shall be considered an aggression against both”. India expects Saudi Arabia to take into consideration “mutual interests and sensitivities” in the bilateral strategic partnership, the external affairs ministry said on Friday in the context of the mutual defence agreement signed by Pakistan…

The terrorists fired at the paramilitary forces’ 407 Tata vehicle while it was travelling from its Patsoi company operating base to Nambol base at 5.50 pm. Two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed in action, and five others have been injured after their truck was ambushed by a group of terrorists on the outskirts of Manipur’s…

  Reports about the likely development of a vaccine for cancer have raised hope in the fight against a dreadful affliction that has remained a threat to mankind for centuries. Scientists in Russia have announced that a vaccine they have developed has shown 100% efficacy in clinical trials. There have been reports on three vaccines, including one…

The operation was jointly executed by 39 teams of the Outer North district with 500 personnel and 19 teams of Rohini district with 320 personnel. The Delhi Police conducted massive raids at criminal hideouts across the national capital and Haryana in the early hours on Thursday, and arrested three people, including the father of jailed gangster Neeraj…

Known as Melioidosis, the bacterial illness was once confined to coastal states such as Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Odisha. But doctors at AIIMS Bhopal now warn it has become endemic in Madhya Pradesh, with cases rising sharply in recent years A deadly infectious disease that mimics tuberculosis is spreading rapidly across Madhya Pradesh, raising serious public health…

If there is one place in India that almost everyone has on their bucket list, it is the Taj Mahal. And honestly, once you see it in person, you understand why. Built in the 1600s by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj is essentially a grand “I’ll love you forever” gift. The…

The Court said that it is the duty of NHAI to provide public toilets along national highways. The Kerala High Court on Thursday pulled up the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for failing to provide and maintain public toilets on National Highways (NH) [Petroleum Traders Welfare and Legal Service Society & ors v State of Kerala…

The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) is set for a revamp by the end of the year to facilitate easier access to weapon systems for India’s armed forces. The defence ministry’s new, streamlined DAP or Defence Acquisition Procedure to ensure that the armed forces get weapon systems more easily is expected to be ready by the end of…

The incident occurred at Kelve Road station around 7.56 pm, the official said, citing the preliminary information. The engine of the Mumbai Central-Valsad passenger train caught fire during the journey at Kelve Road station in Palghar district of Maharashtra on Wednesday evening, a Western Railway (WR) official said. All passengers are safe, he added. The incident occurred…

Graduates aged 20-25 years, who are neither studying, employed, nor self-employed, will receive an allowance of Rs 1,000 per month for up to two years Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday announced a Rs 1,000 monthly allowance for each unemployed youth, in a move seen as a major outreach to young and first-time voters ahead of…

The EU has proposed better strategic ties with India to pull New Delhi closer to Europe and away from Russia. While a trade deal is currently in focus, the EU also looks to boost defense cooperation. The European Union (EU) proposed a new strategic agenda with India that raises bilateral relations to a higher level amid calls…

Kerala has reported over 60 confirmed cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) this year, including 19 deaths, with patients from infants to the elderly Kerala is facing one of its most alarming health challenges in recent years: a sudden spike in cases of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare but deadly brain infection caused by the so-called…

Doctors across Maharashtra have announced a statewide strike on 18 September, protesting the government’s decision to allow homeopaths with CCMP certificates to register with the state medical council. The Indian Medical Association has warned that the move endangers patient safety and dilutes modern medical practice. Healthcare services across Maharashtra are set to be disrupted tomorrow, 18 September,…

Bangladesh has approved the export of 1,200 tons of hilsa fish to India for Durga Puja 2025. The commerce ministry said 37 firms will ship the fish till October 5. The Hilsa diplomacy is expected to delight millions in West Bengal and revive cultural ties amid strained India-Bangladesh relations. It began with a resounding “NO,” but wiser…

A bank robbery occurred at a State Bank of India branch in Chadchan town, where masked men stole over Rs 3 crore in gold and cash late Tuesday. The gang, armed and numbering more than three, attacked after hours, restraining staff. In a dramatic bank robbery, masked men looted gold and cash worth over Rs three crore…

The UN report last week said that persecution of Baha’is is a longstanding and systematic policy of religious repression that demands urgent international attention. India’s Baha’is have drawn attention to the persecution of the community in Iran, the birthplace of the faith. The community said that the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has placed the persecution of…

The accused, Ravindra alias Kallu from Rohtak and Arun from Sonipat, were identified as members of the Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang. They were critically injured in an exchange of fire with UP STF and later died in hospital. Two shooters involved in firing at actor Disha Patani’s Bareilly house were killed after an encounter with police near…

JeM commander Ilyas Kashmiri can be heard in a viral video fuming over the Indian attack that killed the family members of Azhar during Operation Sindoor A Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander has admitted that the family of the terror group’s chief Masood Azhar was “torn into pieces” in the Indian missile strikes on May 7 on the outfit’s…

About 80 per cent of India’s apple production comes from Kashmir, and a prolonged highway closure has badly affected the supply chain and livelihood of the farmers. Thousands of tons of apples are rotting in trucks stranded along the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, with distressed farmers protesting the government’s failure to restore the highway for the last 20…

PM Narendra Modi’s leadership since 2014 has transformed governance, foreign policy, and welfare, emphasizing direct communication and social empowerment. Dressed in a white kurta with a flaming orange and green Rajasthani Safa (turban), newly elected Prime Minister Narendra Modi stepped up to the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day in 2014 and described himself as…

In November 2024, the CCI imposed a ₹213.14 crore penalty on Meta, finding that WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy update amounted to abuse of dominance. Senior Advocate Amit Sibal, appearing for Meta today before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), argued that the Competition Commission of India (CCI) findings against WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy suffers from “seven…

Arundhati Roy has faced sharp criticism for claiming that India has “perpetually waged war” on its own citizens, and that Pakistan never deployed army against its own people. Author Arundhati Roy has come under fire for her remarks claiming that the Indian state has “perpetually waged war” on its own citizens since independence, specifically in Kashmir, Manipur,…

The admission validates India’s intelligence assessment that Bahawalpur is JeM’s nerve centre, despite Pakistan’s denial to the FATF and international watchdogs Confirming the impact of Operation Sindoor, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander Masood Ilyas Kashmiri, in a speech during an event, admitted that India’s precision strike in Bahawalpur on May 7 hit the family of JeM chief Masood Azhar.…

This was the first call between the two world leaders since June 17. The relationship between India and US turned sour after Trump imposed an additional sanction of 25 per cent on India, with total levy of 50 per cent. On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday, US President Donald Trump flipped the script,…

Modi, who has stoutly refrained from naming Nitish Kumar as the next Chief Minister of Bihar if in case the NDA returns to power, today saw Nitish pledging his unwavering loyalty towards the Prime Minister. With barely a fortnight left before the Election Commission announces the poll schedule in Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his ninth…

There were no reports of loss of life or damage to property in the aftershocks, reported PTI, citing officials. Aftershocks rocked parts of India’s northeastern region on Monday following a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Assam on Sunday, according to the information shared by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The strongest quake, measuring 5.8 on the Richter…

Indiranagar Police Station received a threat email that claimed a bomb was placed in the bathroom of a private school in Nashik. Panic spread after a private school in Nashik’s Indiranagar received a bomb threat. However, after two hours of panic, it was confirmed that the threat was a hoax. On Monday, Indiranagar Police Station received a…

A cloudburst in Dehradun triggered by heavy rain washed away cars and shops and resulted in the deaths of four people. Rescue personnel are on alert amid the inclement weather. Four people were killed as heavy rain triggered a cloudburst in Dehradun in the wee hours of Tuesday, destroying houses, damaging a bridge and washing away cars…

The BMW X5 SUV she was driving rammed into a motorcycle, killing Navjot Singh, a senior Finance Ministry official and severely injuring his wife, Sandeep Kaur. The main accused in the Delhi BMW crash, Gaganpreet Kaur, has told police that she had “no idea” how the accident occurred. The BMW X5 SUV she was driving rammed into…

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to modify its September 8 order directing the ECI to issue a formal notice stating that Aadhaar will be accepted as an identity proof document for the inclusion of a voter to the revised voters’ list being prepared as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A Bench of Justices Surya…

The deadline for filing Income Tax returns has been extended by a day to Tuesday, the Centre announced late on Monday night. The move came after people complained of glitches in the Income Tax department portal. “The due date for filing of Income Tax Returns (ITRs) for AY 2025-26, originally due on 31st July 2025, was extended…

Bengal shares a 100-odd-km border — including the vulnerable chicken’s neck area in Siliguri — with Nepal. Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress and the BJP-led Centre are consistently at loggerheads. With the 2026 assembly elections inching closer, the acrimony, if anything, has sharpened. But events in neighbouring Nepal have thrown this familiar equation awry. The…

The Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology, headed by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, in its draft report, suggested a balanced approach for deploying AI to curb fake news, noting that the technology is being used to detect misinformation but can be a source of misinformation as well. Expressing concern over the spreading of Artificial Intelligence-generated fake…

PM Modi left home to travel across India at the age of 17 and later joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most popular leaders across the world, and his life story is truly inspiring. Born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, a small town in Gujarat, PM Modi comes…

The ship, named ‘Androth’, is the second in a series of eight shallow water anti-submarine vessels The Indian Navy has added a new indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare ship to its fleet, which is expected to strengthen its presence in the Indian Ocean amid China’s increasing activity in the region. The ship, named ‘Androth’, is the second in a…

ED had summoned several celebrities including former cricketers in money laundering cases revolving around an illegal betting app.The anti-money laundering federal probe agency had also summoned representatives of search engine giant Google and social media platform Facebook in the illegal betting case Enforcement Directorate has summoned actors Uravashi Rautela and former Member of Parliament Mimi Chakraborty in…

Three terror sympathisers were arrested along with three AK-47 rifles by the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday. Earlier today, the security personnel had recovered four rifles and war-like stores of the same module. Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir: The security forces on Sunday busted a Hizbul Mujahideen terror module in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, leading to…

Eight students at a government-run school hostel in Odisha’s Kandhamal district were hospitalised after classmates allegedly applied glue to their eyes while they were sleeping. Eight students at a government-run school hostel in Odisha’s Kandhamal district were hospitalised after classmates allegedly applied Feviquick adhesive to their eyes while they were sleeping, officials said Saturday. The incident took…