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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…

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…