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Activists said the ruling violates the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, which require sterilised and vaccinated dogs to be released back to the same area. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that stray dogs will no longer be allowed on the premises of schools, hospitals, transport hubs or sports complexes, and directed that they be removed and…

43-year-old Johnkennedy Chukwuemeka Okoro, a resident of Imo State, Nigeria, had initially arrived in Mumbai in 2012 on a business visa. A Nigerian national who had been residing in India illegally for over a decade has been deported by the Hyderabad Narcotic Enforcement Wing (H-NEW), in a coordinated effort with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The…

India needs more “big banks” and efforts are underway to achieve that goal, including the possibility of consolidating some state-run banks, the country’s finance minister said on Thursday. India has 12 state-owned banks, which together held assets totaling 171 trillion rupees ($1.95 trillion) as of March, representing 55% of the nation’s banking sector. The Indian government in…

The protest by sugarcane farmers demanding a higher price for their produce entered its eighth day in Belagavi on Thursday. Protesting sugarcane farmers in Karnataka allegedly threw slippers at State Minister Shivanand Patil’s car when he was leaving the protest site in Belagavi on November 6. The protest by sugarcane farmers demanding a higher price for their…

Veteran Kannada Actor Harish Rai Passes Away: KGF’s ‘Chacha’ Dies After Battle With Thyroid Cancer, DK Shivakumar Pays Tribute Veteran Kannada actor Harish Rai, widely recognised for his memorable performances in films such as Om and K.G.F: Chapter 1, bid farewell on Thursday (6 November 2025). He passed away at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in…

India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated upon meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her team India all-rounder Deepti Sharma was elated upon meeting the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with her team, after their victory at the recently concluded Women’s World Cup. She…

Officials revealed that several individuals were listed two or even three times in the same electoral roll. The list of duplicate voters has been forwarded to respective tehsils for verification. Kaushambi currently has 10,46,695 registered voters. The State Election Commission has uncovered major discrepancies in the Kaushambi voter list, identifying more than 1.64 lakh duplicate entries through…

Patanjali has been sued by Dabur over the advertisement published last month; the Court reserved its verdict on the interim injunction application. The Delhi High Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on Dabur’s plea for an interim injunction against Patanjali Ayurveda’s new advertisement, which had allegedly termed all other chyawanprash brands “dhoka” (fraud or deception) [Dabur India…

A 30-year-old man was arrested in Faridabad for stalking and shooting a 17-year-old JEE aspirant after she refused to talk to him. The accused confessed he fired at her in a fit of rage, police said. Faridabad Police on Wednesday arrested a 30-year-old man accused of stalking and shooting a 17-year-old JEE aspirant in broad daylight earlier…

Rishikant Shukla, Deputy Superintendent of Police, was suspended after an SIT investigation uncovered a Rs 100-crore illicit asset empire. The probe reveals deep-rooted corruption, intimidation, and collusion with a criminal syndicate in Kanpur. In a stunning revelation that has rocked the Uttar Pradesh Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Rishikant Shukla has been suspended following an SIT…

The never-before-seen footage shows two of animal kingdom’s most notorious disease carrying mammals getting horrifyingly close. The first-ever evidence of rats hunting bats mid-flight has alarmed scientists, raising concerns about potential new pathways for disease transmission and new pandemics as two of the animal kingdom’s most notorious carriers get dangerously close. The night-vision footage, recorded at the…

The use of AI for darshan is intended to deliver a seamless, hassle-free pilgrimage experience by optimising crowd flow. The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board, led by Chairman B R Naidu, is planning to launch an ambitious digital drive to eliminate long queues and reduce the average pilgrim darshan waiting time to just two hours using Artificial…

The accident occurred on a track crossover point right outside the Wadala depot when the monorail rake was being taken out for signalling trials. An empty coach of a newly procured monorail train derailed and hit a beam during a test run at Wadala depot in Mumbai on Wednesday morning, leaving three staffers, including the train captain,…

HT spot check across national capital finds violations of govt’s winter action plan. Dust pollution control norms as well as the regulations related to disposal of construction and demolition waste are being openly flouted across the city, leaving surrounding areas covered in clouds of dust, an HT spot check has found. Under its winter action plan, the…

Citing the electoral roll to claim that 25.41 lakh voters were fake voters, Rahul said it would mean one in eight or 12.5 per cent voters in Haryana during the Assembly elections last October were fake. New Delhi: A Brazilian model’s photograph used for 22 voters, a woman’s photo appearing in voters’ list 223 times in two…

Zohran Mamdani’s New York City mayoral win is historic, but his free bus ride pledge resembles the Kejriwal Model. AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal wooed voters with free bus rides and other freebies in 2019. Mamdani’s socialist schemes, which hint at Indian-style populism, come in NYC, the heart of capitalist America. Zohran Mamdani has won the New York…

Wellness coach Mitushi Ajmera’s viral video from Zakir Khan’s Delhi concert highlighted the lack of clean and accessible washrooms at Indira Gandhi Stadium. Her post sparked widespread support online, with many echoing her call that ”clean toilets are a basic necessity, not a privilege.” A wellness coach identified as Mitushi Ajmera took to Instagram to share her…

Accused Akhtar Hussaini and Adil Husaini, posing as BARC scientists, allegedly attempted to peddle lithium-6–based nuclear fusion reactor technology on the grey market, using encrypted networks and VPNs to circulate reactor blueprints and reach out to foreign research groups, including Iran-linked nuclear panels, under the guise of scientific collaboration. The lithium-6–based nuclear fusion reactor technology was offered…

US President Donald Trump said last week in South Korea that he wanted to reach a trade deal with India. US President Donald Trump speaks often with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and trade teams from both countries continue to hold talks, the White House said on Tuesday. “The president and his trade team continue to be…

The crash derailed several coaches and damaged overhead wires and signalling systems, disrupting rail traffic on the Bilaspur–Katni section. Rescue and relief operations were carried out, with several trains cancelled or diverted. At least eleven people were killed, and twenty others injured after a local train collided with a stationary goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh…

The video which is being widely circulated on social media is deepfake and shared by Pakistani propaganda accounts. PIB fact checked the video and said that the video is digitally altered and the claims being made in the video are false. A video is making rounds on social media in which Colonel Sofia Qureshi is seen alleging…

An Odisha man, who worked at a plastic factory in Al Fashir since 2022, was kidnapped last month. A video showed him flanked by Sudan rebels, while one of them ask him if he knows Shah Rukh Khan. In a disturbing video from war-torn Sudan, armed men can be seen flanking an Indian national from Odisha and…

Pak DG ISPR says, “India must know that this time our response will be stronger.” “Pakistan is rattled and this just shows their strategic anxiety,” say top intel sources India’s tri-services exercise Trishul, at a time when the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has reached Islamabad, has left Pakistan worried. Lieutenant General (LG) Ahmed Shareef Chaudhry, Director General (DG)…

Campaigning for Bihar’s assembly elections intensified as prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Modi and Congress president Kharge, held rallies across the state. Voting in Bihar will be held in two phases – November 6 and 11, and counting of votes is on November 14. Campaigning for the first phase of the Bihar assembly elections reached fever pitch…

Burari was in the “severe” category with a reading of 400, followed by Wazirpur, which recorded 390. A thick layer of haze enveloped the national capital on Monday, with the air quality remaining in the “very poor” category and very likely to deteriorate to “severe” on Tuesday. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi recorded…

OpenAI made the announcement last week, adding that users who sign up during the promotional period can access the otherwise paid Go version for free. Big news for developers, students, and professionals: ChatGPT’s paid Go version will now be free in India, not for just a few days or weeks, but for an entire year. The free…

DGCA drafts new rules letting air passengers cancel or amend tickets without extra charges within 48 hours of booking and mandates faster refunds. In what could be a major relief for air passengers, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is drafting new rules that could allow travellers to cancel or amend their tickets without paying additional…

A LinkedIn post by Ankit Gupta about a job candidate attending an interview right after being discharged from the hospital has gone viral. His message urging recruiters to show empathy struck a chord with many users online. While most praised his compassion, some questioned the authenticity of the story. The ongoing job market in India remains unpredictable,…

India is making significant strides in developing a hypersonic cruise missile, driven by advancements in scramjet engine technology. The missile, known as Project Vishnu, is expected to reach speeds of 8 Mach, translating to approximately 10,000 km/h. With work on developing a scramjet engine going well, India has successfully negotiated the initial steps towards having in its…

Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asserted that renowned singer Zubeen Garg was murdered in Singapore, despite ongoing investigations into his mysterious death while swimming on September 19. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that celebrated singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg was murdered in Singapore, even as the official probe into the…

A domestic worker in Bengaluru’s Bagalur area brutally killed a puppy named Goofy by smashing it on the lift floor. CCTV footage exposed the act, showing the woman, Pushpalatha, carrying the dead pet after the assault. The pet’s owner, Raashi Poojari, filed a police complaint. The video’s viral spread sparked public outrage and an ongoing police investigation.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating India’s first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title, hailing the team’s spirit and skill Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating India’s first-ever ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup title, hailing the team’s spirit and skill after their 52-run victory over South Africa in a thrilling final…

After preliminary treatment, 3-4 critically injured victims were referred to Jodhpur for advanced medical care. Their condition is reported to be serious. A tragic road accident occurred on Sunday night in the Matora area of Phalodi district, claiming at least 15 lives and leaving 3-4 people critically injured. A tourist bus travelling from Jodhpur to Kolayat in…

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling has revived an old but often blurred distinction in Indian legal parlance – one between a ‘lawyer’ by qualification and an ‘advocate’. When the Supreme Court held recently that in-house lawyers are not “advocates” under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), it was not merely deciding a procedural point about professional privilege. It was restating a…

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has said that future challenges are coming so fast that by the time you prepare for the current one, the next challenge comes at you adding that even US President Donald Trump doesn’t know what he’ll do tomorrow. New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has said that…

The Indian Army plans to integrate unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, into its tank and mechanised infantry regiments to enhance operational capabilities. For the Indian Army’s tank and mechanised infantry regiments, a new weapon system is on the cards: unmanned aircraft systems or simply, drones. Drones have become increasingly important in contemporary warfare. They were effectively used…

International fast food chain McDonald’s has added a swadeshi twist to its menu by rolling out the Millet Bun Burger. The latest addition, prepared using a homegrown innovation developed with indigenous technology from the Mysuru-based CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), has drawn praise from the Central government, which views it as a notable step in India’s…

Varanasi gears up for Dev Deepawali 2025 with 10 lakh diyas, a 3D laser show, green fireworks, and tributes to Shiva, Parvati, Buddha, and others. Varanasi Dev Deepawali: As the countdown to Dev Deepawali 2025 begins, the temple town of Varanasi is gearing up to dazzle the world once again with a spectacle of faith, light, and…

ISRO launched its CMS-03 communication satellite, weighing 4,410 kg, to a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) onboard the 43.5-metre-tall LVM3-M5 rocket. The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday reached a new milestone by launching its heaviest communication satellite on an Indian rocket and placing it in orbit. ISRO launched its CMS-03 communication satellite, weighing 4,410 kg,…

Jan Suraaj supporter Dular Chand Yadav was killed while he was campaigning for Jan Suraaj Party’s candidate and his nephew Priyadarshi Piyush in Mokama. Former Bihar MLA Anant Singh, who has been fielded by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, was arrested early Sunday in connection with the murder of Jan Suraaj…

The criticism followed Lalu Yadav’s daughter Rohini Acharya posting visuals of her children in Halloween costumes on Friday. The BJP has hit out at Lalu Yadav over Halloween celebrations at his home, pointing out that the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) patriarch had criticised the Kumbh festival. Sharing a news clip in which Yadav is heard calling Kumbh…

BJP leader Manoj Tiwari was doing a roadshow in Bihar’s Dumraon for the upcoming assembly polls where the alleged attack took place. BJP leader Manoj Tiwari has accused the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) workers of attacking him while he was campaigning for the upcoming assembly election in Bihar’s Dumraon on Saturday, saying that his convoy sped away…

This will be the third roadshow in Patna by the PM since last year’s Lok Sabha polls. Modi had held a roadshow earlier this year, soon after ‘Operation Sindoor’ Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public rallies and attend a roadshow in Bihar on Sunday. The PM will address public rallies in Ara and Nawada and…

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling has revived an old but often blurred distinction in Indian legal parlance – one between a ‘lawyer’ by qualification and an ‘advocate’. When the Supreme Court held recently that in-house lawyers are not “advocates” under the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), it was not merely deciding a procedural point about professional privilege. It…

Authorities uncovered a major scam involving the creation of fake Ayushman health insurance cards in Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Investigations revealed that fraudsters used fake identities of officials to issue 300 counterfeit cards, prompting a police probe and the suspension of the affected IDs. A large-scale scam involving the creation of fake Ayushman health insurance cards has…

The ruling came during the hearing of a plea by Dr Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL), which sought permission to sell its ready-to-drink fruit-flavoured beverages under the brand name Rebalanz VITORS. Fruit-based, non-carbonated, or ready-to-drink beverages cannot be sold labelled as Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), the Delhi High Court has ruled, upholding the Food Safety and Standards Authority of…

Inside, the screen glowed with Zubeen’s face—smiling, singing, directing, composing, being. Every frame felt like a memory pulled from the crowd’s own lives: the first time his voice cracked open a heart at a Bihu function, the night his songs carried a broken teenager through loss. They came in the hush before sunrise—scarves knotted tight, eyes red…

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has launched a pioneering initiative requiring the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway developers to create dedicated YouTube channels for project updates. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has instructed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and highway developers to launch dedicated…

CRPF jawan Vishesh Kumar Kashyap received a notice from the Income Tax Department for claiming a turnover of Rs 10.51 crore and found a fake company registered in his name. A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldier stationed in Bastar was in for a shock when he suddenly received a notice from the Income Tax Department for…

NSA Ajit Doval emphasised governance’s role in nation-building, citing regime changes in Bangladesh and Nepal as results of poor governance. On the occasion of National Unity Day, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday asserted the role of governance in nation-building and said regime changes in neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh and Nepal, were a result of…

Several migrant workers from Jharkhand are reportedly stranded in Tunisia, where they allege they have been forced to work without pay. Forty-eight migrant workers from Jharkhand are reportedly stranded in Tunisia, facing harsh conditions and being forced to work without pay. They were allegedly employed in the North African nation through a Delhi-based private firm. According to…

This follows another significant gesture in recent months when a special coin was issued for the 100 years of RSS, with ‘Bharat Mata’ depicted for the first time on Indian currency The Narendra Modi government will release a special commemorative coin to mark the 150th of the Arya Samaj, which will feature the Gayatri Mantra inscribed in…

India came down heavily on Pakistan and said Islamabad thinks it has the “right to practice cross-border terrorism with impunity” India on Thursday reaffirmed its support to Afghanistan amid the country’s escalating border tensions with Pakistan, saying it stands with its sovereignty. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) came down heavily on Pakistan over cross-border terrorism and…

Mumbai police launched a daring mission to rescue 17 children and two others, who were allegedly kidnapped and held hostage by Rohit Arya in Powai. Mumbai police launched a daring rescue mission after a man, identified as Rohit Arya, allegedly kidnapped 17 children and two others, and held them hostage inside a studio in Powai for six…

The man, Premanand, placed an order for a smartphone on October 14 through the Amazon app and paid the complete amount through his credit card. A Bengaluru-based software engineer fell victim to a delivery scam after receiving a piece of tile instead of a Rs 1.87 Lakh Samsung smartphone he had ordered through online shopping platform Amazon.…

In 2021, India used Ayni airbase to rescue its nationals and officials from Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of Afghanistan. India has wrapped up its operation at a strategic air base in Tajikistan’s Ayni following the lapse of a bilateral agreement. India was involved in the development of the Soviet-era airbase including strengthening its runway fuel…

India has urged Bangladesh to hand over fugitive preacher Zakir Naik, wanted for hate speech and money laundering, upon his arrival in Dhaka on November 28–29. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India has publicly stated that it expects Bangladesh to hand over fugitive Zakir Naik when he arrives in Dhaka, calling him a fugitive wanted…

The drills will involve special forces commandos, missile batteries, warships, battle tanks, and attack aircraft, including the Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30 fighters. India is holding a major tri-services exercise, ‘Exercise Trishul’, spanning from October 30 to November 10, aimed at testing and strengthening interoperability among the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. The large-scale…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will hold a press conference in Patna on Thursday to give the details and has also written to his cabinet counterparts Gujarat is all set for grand ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ celebrations on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on Friday (October 31). Union Home Minister Amit Shah…

Indian and Chinese military commanders agree to use existing mechanisms to resolve border issues, maintaining stability post-disengagement in Ladakh. Indian and Chinese military commanders have agreed to use existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues along the border to maintain stability, even as the two sides continue the process of addressing the long-standing boundary dispute and normalising…

India’s government argues against capping iron ore mining in Odisha, claiming it would hinder growth and the Atma Nirbhar Bharat initiative, citing resource increases. Putting a cap on iron ore mining in Odisha will impede India’s growth trajectory and sabotage the dream of Atma Nirbhar Bharat, the Central and Odisha governments told the Supreme Court which is…

  An unsigned report from IIT Kanpur, shared by Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Tuesday, contends that the cloud seeding experiment in Delhi was somewhat successful, citing rainfall data and air quality improvements at three locations. But as HT’s report on the experiment, published on October 29, pointed out, the report cites rain data from…

Angmo, who had earlier assailed Wangchuk’s detention, has now sought to amend the plea to challenge his incarceration on merits. Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of Ladakh climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, has told the Supreme Court that her husband’s detention is not based on genuine concerns of public order or security, but is a calculated attempt to silence…

The injured were rushed to the Government Medical College in Handwara for treatment. The injured have been identified as Uzair Tahir, Sajid Rashid, Hazim Shabir, and Zeyan Tahir. Four boys were reportedly injured while playing cricket after a rusted shell exploded in Kulangam, in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. The injured were rushed to the…

The court directed the state to bear the survivor’s expenses for six months and ensure rehabilitation for the minor and her child. A minor rape survivor gave birth to a baby girl during the Gujarat High Court hearing on a petition seeking permission to terminate her 35-week-old pregnancy. The court directed the state government to bear all…

A boat capsized in the Kaudiyala river near Bharathapur village, Bahraich, leaving one dead, 13 injured, and eight missing. NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations. A 60-year-old woman drowned, 13 were injured and eight people went missing on Wednesday after a boat capsized in the Kaudiyala river near Bharathapur village in a densely forested area…

Anmol is eight years old and comes from the Sirsa district of Haryana. Anmol, a prized buffalo from Haryana, has once again captured the Internet’s attention. Weighing a massive 1,500 kilograms and reportedly valued at Rs 23 crore, the giant animal never fails to turn heads wherever it goes. Recently, a video of Anmol making a grand…

Liver Doc criticised Vembu for sharing a study that he claimed was “not peer-reviewed and not scrutinised”. Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu sparked a debate online on Tuesday after he drew a connection between child vaccination and autism. This led to a heated exchange with Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips, an award-winning hepatologist known as ‘The Liver Doc’ on…

A simple tailoring order in Ahmedabad escalated into a legal battle after the tailor failed to deliver a blouse on time and as promised. The consumer court ruled in favour of the customer, awarding compensation and refund, highlighting consumer rights awareness in India. In Ahmedabad, what began as a simple tailoring order turned into a months-long legal…

The India Meteorological Department said Cyclone Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds before gradually losing strength over land. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said early Wednesday that severe cyclonic storm Montha weakened into a cyclonic storm after crossing the Andhra Pradesh coast, bringing heavy rain…

The order was portrayed on social media as the Court having allowed food business operators to continue manufacturing beverages and styling them as ORS. The Delhi High Court on Tuesday issued clarifications with respect to its order on the issue of manufacture of beverages with misleading ‘ORS’ labels. On October 17, the Court protected JNTL Consumer Health…

The Chinese side stated that both militaries held “active and in-depth communication” regarding the control and management along the western border. India and China held talks regarding their ongoing border dispute, said the Chinese defence ministry on Wednesday. In a press briefing, the Chinese side stated that both militaries held “active and in-depth communication” regarding the control…

The move follows an incident on October 19 when a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight while taxiing at Delhi airport The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is considering placing restrictions on the use of power banks on board flights after reviewing global safety practices, a senior official said. The move follows…

Dr Sonali Gupta warned that even lifting 5-10 kg during pregnancy can cause serious complications like bleeding, preterm labour, miscarriage, or harm to the baby’s health Delhi Police Constable Sonika Yadav, despite being seven months pregnant, has won a bronze medal by lifting 145 kilograms at the All India Police Weightlifting Competition in Andhra Pradesh. Sonika’s impressive…

A conflict is emerging in India’s energy sector as the ethanol industry seeks a 1-2% increase in blending beyond the current 20% mandate, which the automobile sector opposes, citing reduced fuel efficiency and no cost benefits for consumers. A new tug-of-war is brewing in India’s energy landscape as the ethanol industry lobbies for a 1–2% increase in…

Cyclone Montha struck Andhra Pradesh with winds exceeding 100 km/h, leading to one fatality and severe injuries for two individuals. At least one person died and two people suffered grievous injuries as Cyclone Montha roared ashore on the eastern coast with winds topping 100km an hour Tuesday night. The storm slammed into Andhra Pradesh between Machilipatnam and…

An ‘abstract’ statue of Mahatma Gandhi is at the centre of a huge row in Kerala’s Guruvayur. A statue of Mahatma Gandhi is at the centre of a huge row in Kerala’s Guruvayur. The statue, complete with spectacles and a walking stick, was unveiled recently at the Bio Park. However, locals have claimed it bears “little to…

Gina Raimondo’s remarks came months after Trump slapped 50% tariffs on India, half of them for doing oil trade with Russia. Former US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo criticized President Donald Trump-led administration, particularly regarding its moves against India. Amid ongoing trade negotiations between New Delhi and Washington, she said that the administration made a “big mistake” with…

The father of the 20-year-old Delhi University student, who was attacked with acid, confessed to plotting the attack to frame the main accused. He was arrested in a rape case filed by the accused’s wife, who alleged that he sent her obscene photos to her husband. In a shocking twist, the father of a 20-year-old Delhi University…

Cyclone Montha is intensifying over the Bay of Bengal, threatening Andhra Pradesh and Odisha with severe winds and heavy rain. The states are rushing evacuations ahead of the landfall expected later this evening. Cyclone Montha intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the Bay of Bengal on Monday. Andhra Pradesh and Odisha are on high alert, rushing…

During the raid, police seized around 7 kilograms of MD drugs along with a large quantity of chemicals and raw materials used in drug production. The Mumbai police has busted a drug manufacturing factory with international ramifications in the Vasai tehsil of Palghar district neighbouring Mumbai on Sunday. Five persons have been arrested and mephedrone aka MD…

A Bengaluru-based Malayali, his associates, and a few officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board that manages the temple, have been accused of looting the precious metal from the temple door frames Thiruvananthapuram: Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, a major pilgrimage centre in Kerala, is caught in a row over an alleged gold heist. A Bengaluru-based Malayali, his associates, and…

The states likely to be included are Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry, along with a few others The Election Commission of India (ECI) will hold a press conference on Monday evening to announce the first phase of a pan-India Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists, officials said. The revision is expected to cover…

The political rhetoric over Chhath Puja in Delhi escalated on Sunday, with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) accusing the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Delhi government of constructing an “artificial Yamuna” with “filtered water” at Vasudev Ghat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to take part in the festivities. The BJP dismissed the allegations, calling them “political drama”…

Has Bollywood star Salman Khan been added to Pakistan’s “Fourth Schedule” as a “terror facilitator”? Here’s the truth. Several media reports on Sunday claimed that Bollywood actor Salman Khan had been placed on Pakistan’s “Fourth Schedule” under the country’s Anti-Terrorism Act and had been labelled a “terror facilitator” over his recent remarks surrounding Balochistan. But the claims…

The Court observed that the attitude of the wife to persistently ridicule her husband as an alcoholic in his social circle is a serious affair. The Madhya Pradesh High Court recently granted divorce to a man after finding that his wife had falsely accused him of intoxication and contested his divorce plea despite being determined not to…

The initiative marks one of the biggest technology-led education reforms since the rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 In a major step towards reshaping India’s school assessment system, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is building a digital platform that will enable teachers across its affiliated schools to create high-quality, competency-based assessments. The initiative…

Bhagyashree Pachangne has claimed that the doctor was under pressure to alter the postmortem report. She has also demanded a thorough investigation into her daughter’s suspicious death. The doctor in Maharashtra who died by suicide has signed a fake postmortem report, a woman from Satara has alleged. The woman, Bhagyashree Maruti Pachangne, from a village in the…

The molestation incident has now triggered a political storm after a controversial statement from Madhya Pradesh cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya. Even as India hosts the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, a shocking crime in Indore has overshadowed the tournament’s spirit. Two renowned Australian women cricketers were allegedly molested by a biker near their hotel. The incident,…

In a virtual address at the India-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) annual summit, Modi also said that the grouping is a key pillar of New Delhi’s Act East Policy. The India-ASEAN Comprehensive Strategic Partnership is emerging as a powerful foundation for global stability and growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday.In a virtual address at…

Battery experts noted that lithium-ion batteries contain volatile, flammable electrolytes that can ignite under extreme heat. Chinnatekur, Kurnool: As forensic experts began examining the charred wreckage of the private sleeper bus that went up in flames on the Kurnool highway on Friday, killing 19 passengers, chilling new details surfaced on Saturday. The bus was found to be…

The cyclone is likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coast between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam around Kakinada on the night of October 28 as “severe cyclonic storm” Cabinet Secretary T. V. Somanathan chaired a meeting of National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in Bay of Bengal. The cyclone is likely to cross Andhra…