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At least 10 tourists, including six women from Punjab, died after a steamer carrying around 30 people capsized in the Yamuna river near Kesi Ghat in Vrindavan on Friday. Mathura DM Chandra Prakash Singh confirmed casualties, while over 10 remain missing. Officials said strong winds and a collision with a pontoon bridge caused the vessel to overturn…

Kolkata Dating App Scam: A young man was scammed after meeting a girl from Bumble at a cafe in Kolkata, where he was unexpectedly charged Rs 8,500 for a simple date. Kolkata Dating App Scam: A young man, after matching with a girl on the popular dating app Bumble, was invited by her to meet at the…

The anticipated Rs 99,000 crore agreement for six submarines between Mazagon Docks Limited and Thyssenkrupp will include an Inter-Government Agreement (IGA) between India and Germany, ensuring the German government’s commitment to the deal. When the Rs 99,000 crore deal for the production of six German submarines in India by Mazagon Docks Limited (MDL) is signed, it will,…

Over 11,000 litres of milk was poured into the Narmada River during a ritual, sparking outrage over malnutrition, resource wastage, and environmental concerns in Madhya Pradesh. Over 11,000 litres of milk — reportedly worth Rs 6 to 7 lakh — was poured into the Narmada River from a heavy tanker in an act of religious faith. The…

India doesn’t see ties as transactions but as enduring bonds, said EAM S Jaishankar in Mauritius. India does not see ties as transactions but as “enduring bonds” and the country will “always stand” with Mauritius as a trusted partner, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said here on Friday. The minister, addressing an event, also said the world…

According to ISRO, the sequence begins with two apex cover separation parachutes, which remove the protective cover of the parachute compartment. As human spaceflight once again captures global attention, India is methodically advancing its own carefully calibrated journey towards sending astronauts into orbit. On Friday, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the second Integrated Air…

Sri Nanda, a Class 10 student and a native of Palakkad in Kerala, was on a family trip in Karnataka with around 40 relatives. A 14-year-old girl from Kerala who went missing during a family trip to the Chandradrona hill range in Karnataka was found dead – four days after an intensive search by the police, with…

The defence ministry is expected to issue the Request For Proposal (RFP) to French jet maker Dassault in May, and contract negotiations will begin thereafter. India will ensure that indigenously developed missiles and weapons systems can be integrated into the 114 Rafale fighters it plans to buy, people familiar with the matter said. It will do so…

Pawan Khera moved the Telangana High Court after the Assam Police filed a case against him over allegations made against the Assam chief minister and his wife. Congress leader Pawan Khera’s pre-arrest bail hearing in the Telangana High Court over a complaint filed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma turned heated on Thursday, with lawyers of…

The PFBR marks a technological leap from India’s first-stage reactors, the Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs), which form the backbone of the country’s nuclear fleet. After more than two decades of painstaking scientific effort, India has crossed one of the most consequential milestones in its civil nuclear programme. The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam in…

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, after more than 20 years in the state, said he is voluntarily moving to Delhi to serve as a Rajya Sabha member. He announced plans to hand over Bihar’s administration to new leaders, with NDA likely forming the next government by April 15. Vijay Chaudhary reaffirmed following the ‘Nitish model’ in Bihar. In…

Ahead of West Bengal polls, PM Modi promised BJP will restore law and order, hold corrupt officials accountable, implement the 7th Pay Commission, boost fishery schemes, and grant refugees constitutional rights while driving out infiltrators. He criticised TMC for inaction and illegal arms production. Mamata Banerjee called BJP ‘autocratic’ and vowed to protect genuine voters. Prime Minister…

Health teams have launched an investigation, collected samples, and provided preventive treatment to over 200 others who consumed the snacks. In a suspected case of food poisoning, nearly 100 people fell ill after consuming a local snack at a religious programme in a village in Ahmedabad district, an official said on Thursday. Dr Chintan Desai, district epidemic…

The police in Andhra Pradesh arrested a 38-year-old single mother, who allegedly recruited 42 women through IS-linked online groups. The police said Sayeeda Begum, who is also an Instagram influencer, was being groomed to head a women’s terror wing called “Khawateen”. The Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 38-year-old Sayeeda Begum, a single mother from Hyderabad with 38,000 Instagram…

Shashi Tharoor argued Pakistan is acting as a US-aligned ‘diplomatic fig leaf’ in the Iran conflict, likely providing cover for Washington while facilitating talks. Pakistan, which is projected to have played the role of a mediator between the US and Iran to end the war in West Asia, is in fact serving as a diplomatic “fig leaf”,…

Over a week back, the Aam Aadmi Party replaced Raghav Chadha as the deputy leader in Rajya Sabha and named Ashok Kumar Mittal in his place. Ever since rift appeared between Aam Aadmi Party’s Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and other leaders of the party, all eyes remain on what the former’s next move would be. Giving…

Relations will not be “held hostage” to one issue, say Bangladeshi sources privy to the discussion, referring to the issue of Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India India will engage the ‘new government’ of Bangladesh and the two sides will ‘deepen’ bilateral ties, said the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday (April 8, 2026) after External Affairs…

The matter came up as the Supreme Court’s nine-judge Constitution Bench questioned the maintainability of petitions filed by non-devotees in the Sabarimala case The central government during a Supreme Court hearing on the Sabarimala issue on Wednesday questioned the relevance of public interest litigations (PILs) and asserted that it’s time to remove them. In response, the Supreme…

Jasveen Sangha, 42, a dual citizen of the United States and Britain, was jailed on Wednesday for her role in the actor’s 2023 overdose death. An Indian-origin British-American drug dealer, known as the “Ketamine Queen” for supplying narcotics to Hollywood elites, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for selling the ketamine that led to the…

Many social media users, including those from India, praised the Nepali man for holding the tourists accountable on the spot rather than ignoring the act. A video from Nepal has sparked widespread debate online after a local man confronted a group of Indian tourists for spitting gutka on a public road. The confrontation took place when a…

A Pune doctor lost Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam involving a fake app and WhatsApp group. A 75-year-old doctor from Pune was cheated out of Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam, with fraudsters allegedly coercing him into making multiple investments, police have said. According to police, the senior citizen received…

“The capital cannot be moved even an inch now,” CM Chandrababu Naidu has asserted even as the Opposition YSRCP remains unyielding on the Amaravati plan For the second time in under two years, Amaravati burst into celebrations last week as Parliament passed a legislation, followed by President Droupadi Murmu’ assent to it, to accord a 217 sq…

India achieved stunning success at the Kalpakkam nuclear plant, which even the US and France failed to. Only Russia has a commercially running Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR). The Kalpakkam FBR will use India’s huge reserves of Thorium to power millions of households, and reduce the country’s energy imports. India has pulled off what some of the world’s…

Tension is palpable among residents of Malda’s Mahisbathani village, where 3,700 names out of 27,000 voters have been struck off in the post-SIR adjudication process. As per electoral rules, voters whose names have been deleted can approach the appellate tribunal, but they will not be able to participate in the first phase of voting. The fate of…

The coordinated action, carried out with the Anti-Gangster Task Force, also involved verification drives and preventive action against suspects. As the ongoing anti-gangster crackdown entered its 77th day, Punjab Police on Wednesday conducted 501 raids at identified and mapped locations linked to associates of gangsters across the state, according to details shared by the Aam Aadmi Party…

Bihar prepares for a new political chapter as Nitish Kumar takes Rajya Sabha oath on April 10. Newly elected MPs, including BJP and RLM leaders, will follow on April 16 amid crucial Delhi meetings. Former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to take his oath as a Rajya Sabha member on April 10, marking the first step…

CM Singh held an all-party meeting in Imphal on Tuesday evening in which it was decided to appeal to the public to stop violent protest and destruction of properties. The Valley districts of Manipur was back in turmoil on Tuesday after two children of a BSF jawan were killed in their sleep in a bomb attack, leading…

An NRI on H-1B visa with over eight years of US experience plans to return to India due to visa stress and financial concerns A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) on an H-1B visa in the US, with a work experience of more than eight years, said they were considering returning to India. The techie revealed that they had…

Zhang’s post serves as a reminder to prioritise life and health, it also showcases the harsh reality of corporate job security. Jason Zhang, a former Google employee, has shared his bittersweet experience of being laid off despite working hard and giving years to his job. He said he sacrificed personal time and delayed vacations, but none of…

The video shows the boy smoking cigarettes in public while a crowd watches and throws money A video from Morbi, Gujarat, shows a young boy sitting in public and smoking cigarettes while people stand around him. The scene has shocked many viewers, especially as the boy appears underage. The clip is spreading online and drawing strong reactions…

While most of the city was asleep, one biker took “mobile office” to a literal new level. At 12:15 am, a viral video captured him sitting on his motorcycle while working on a laptop. The glowing screen against the midnight backdrop has become a haunting symbol of the relentless hustle culture. It has also sparked a discussion…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised US President Donald Trump’s warning that a civilisation could “die” if Iran misses a deadline, calling such language unacceptable. In a post on X, Gandhi said nuclear weapons can never be justified “under any circumstances”. His remarks come as US strikes hit Iran’s Kharg Island amid rising tensions, according to reports. With…

Due to the shortage of staff in the municipal corporation, the civic body is managing arrangements through double shifts and increased workload. In some areas, extra labourers are being hired at daily wages ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 to lift garbage. The impact of elections in Assam and West Bengal is now evident in Lucknow’s…

The video, which first surfaced on Monday, April 6, has triggered significant backlash as the River Ganga is considered highly sacred in Hinduism. The uproar has been sharp, with calls for legal action against the accused rising rapidly. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday shared on X a clip showing a large group of men drinking…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing rallies in Barpeta Road, Hojai, and Moran, accused Congress of echoing Pakistan’s narrative on national security. He highlighted past military operations, implementation of OROP for veterans, and contrasted BJP’s long-term development focus with Congress’ alleged short-term gains and corruption. Turning up the heat in Assam’s election campaign, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…

Police said the duo played a critical role in receiving arms consignments routed through Nepal, transporting them into India, reassembling dismantled weapons, and delivering them across the network. Their primary responsibility involved logistics, safe transport, and final supply of illegal weapons allegedly meant to fuel terror activities and create unrest. In a major breakthrough against an alleged…

Congress, buoyed by gains in Vidarbha and Nandurbar, is asserting independence within the MVA. Frustration over seat-sharing, UBT Sena’s BMC moves, and allies’ perceived proximity to the BJP have deepened a trust deficit, prompting the party to recalibrate its strategy. The Baramati assembly by-election has evolved into more than just a local contest; it is now the…

Besides allegations of sexual exploitation, Kharat has also been accused of financial misconduct, land grabbing, and illegal property deals in various locations. An ECIR was filed against him and his aides by the ED recently, on April 4. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered an Enforcement Case Information Report – the ED equivalent of a police FIR…

Amid LPG shortages triggered by the Israel-US-Iran conflict, a village in Uttar Pradesh’s Chandauli district has remained largely unaffected due to a community biogas plant set up in 2022 by a local resident. Even as the ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt LPG supplies and trigger shortages across India, a small village in eastern Uttar Pradesh has…

Abhey Singh, a former aerospace engineering student from the IIT Bombay, became a social media sensation last year during the Mahakumbh Mela. Abhey Singh, popularly known as “IIT Baba” after gaining attention during the Mahakumbh Mela, has married an engineer from Karnataka. According to a report by Dainik Jagran, Singh tied the knot with Pratika in Himachal…

Search for successor began in January after Wilson expressed his wish to not continue after his contract ends, HT has learnt. His term was to end next year. Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson has resigned but will stay on with the company till a successor is found, according to four people familiar with the matter. The…

Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that the 3-day India-Pakistan conflict was ended by him, though India has repeatedly denied the claim. US President Donald Trump on Monday again claimed that he ended the India-Pakistan war, saying that he saved 30 to 50 million lives, amid the ongoing war with Iran that has been going on for 6…

An economist has sparked a discussion online after sharing that much of his current job involves editing AI-generated text rather than conducting research. The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is reshaping how people work across industries, from coding and design to research and writing. As AI tools become more integrated into everyday workflows, many professionals are finding…

After 14 years in tech, this Oracle employee didn’t panic when the pink slip arrived. He had ₹60 lakh in FDs and zero EMIs. Here’s how Old is sometimes gold, and this viral post proves why. Right now, when social media is replete with tales of laid of techies, many of whom are at the receiving end…

The custodial torture dates back to June 19, 2020, when Jayaraj and Benicks, who ran a mobile shop, were arrested for allegedly keeping their shop open beyond permitted hours during the lockdown, a claim later found to be false. A court in Tamil Nadu’s Madurai district on Monday awarded death sentence to nine policemen in the custodial…

During the investigation, police uncovered a well-organised network operating across multiple states with links to international cyber fraud syndicates, particularly in Cambodia. The Delhi Police has busted a major international cyber fraud syndicate — linked with over 2,000 complaints and scams worth over Rs 300 crore — with the arrest of its alleged mastermind and 10 others,…

After Green Asha’s exit, only one LPG vessel, Jag Vikram, remains in the region and is awaiting further instructions from the Indian Navy. After the LPG carrier Green Sanvi successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz on April 3, another vessel, Green Asha, crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, according to a report issued by the directorate…

MK Stalin slammed the three-language formula under National Education Policy, saying it aims to impose Hindi on the people of Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin and Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan are engaged in a war of words over the three-language formula under the National Education Policy (NEP), ahead of the elections in the state…

Addressing his first election rally in Cooch Behar district after the announcement of polls last month, PM Modi said the entire country had seen how judicial officers were held hostage in Malda. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a blistering attack on the TMC over the Malda incident in which judicial officers were gheraoed for hours…

Jag Vikram, carrying 20,000 tonnes of LPG, and three more foreign-flagged vessels cumulatively carrying 87,000 tonnes of LPG are awaiting a safe passage from the strait Liquefied petroleum gas tanker Green Asha crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday (April 5, 2026). The India-flagged vessel is carrying 15,400 tonnes of LPG. Green Asha is the eighth LPG…

Kejriwal will appear before Delhi High Court to seek recusal of Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a case related to the excise policy case, after ED challenged his earlier acquittal. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, is expected to personally appear before the Delhi High Court on Monday, seeking the recusal…

Arguing that Ujjain was the original hub of time calculation in the ancient world, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan floated establishing a new global time standard called Mahakal Standard Time to replace Greenwich Mean Time. An ambitious proposal to reset the world’s clocks to an ancient Indian reference point was put forward by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who…

A video, sharp rebuttals, and a public clash. Raghav Chadha’s response to AAP’s accusations opens up a deeper rift within the party, raising questions about what led to this internal showdown. The ongoing rift within the Aam Aadmi Party sharpened on Sunday as Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha pushed back against criticism from his own party, sharing…

According to sources, the idea is being considered for vulnerable stretches of the India-Bangladesh border where conventional fencing is not feasible. The 4,096-km-long border includes nearly 175 km of riverine and swampy terrain, making it difficult to curb infiltration, smuggling, and other illegal activities through physical barriers alone. BSF sources have indicated that an internal discussion has…

According to eyewitness accounts, the cow’s hind legs were tied with a rope and fastened to the rear of the truck. The animal was then dragged along the asphalt, resulting in catastrophic injuries. An alleged instance of animal cruelty has sparked intense public outrage in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district after a truck driver was caught on camera dragging…

Delhi Police’s Special Cell, in coordination with the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), arrested three youths in a multi-state operation for allegedly plotting blasts in the national capital and other parts of the country, with suspected links to ISIS. The Delhi Police’s Special Cell, with assistance from the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), on Saturday conducted searches at two…

Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a “Mounjaro ​bride” package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into “pre-wedding” transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a…

A 25-year-old British flight attendant working as cabin crew for a local airline in the UAE has been arrested and now faces serious charges for posting a photo of a drone strike What would typically be considered real-time documentation of events is now under scrutiny in Dubai, after a 25-year-old British flight attendant working as cabin crew…

Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense aquatic weeds, were flagged off by Minister Parvesh Verma. Delhi has deployed high-tech machines in the Najafgarh Drain, one of the city’s biggest pollution channels, in an effort to clean the Yamuna River at its source before the monsoon. Two machines, designed to remove floating garbage and dense…

India, the world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, has not received a cargo from Tehran since May 2019. Indian refiners have purchased Iranian oil amid the Middle East conflict that has disrupted supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, the oil ministry said on Saturday. The world’s third-biggest oil importer and consumer, India has not received a cargo…

Families of Air India AI-171 crash victims have written to PM Narendra Modi seeking release of cockpit voice and flight data recorder details. Citing delays and poor communication, they said access is crucial to uncover the cause of the 2025 crash that killed 260 people and to get closure. Families of those killed in the Air India…

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has confirmed that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in India, delivering approximately 28 lakh daily despite global tensions. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has reassured the public that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the country, even as global tensions continue. The company said it is delivering around 28 lakh…

As cooking gas becomes scarce and expensive, and jobs linked to it begin to shrink, many migrants are once again packing their bags and heading home. Five years after COVID-19 forced millions of migrant workers to leave cities and return to their villages, a fresh crisis is bringing back similar scenes. This time, it is the LPG…

MP Shashi Tharoor narrowly escapes an attempted attack in Vandur; his gunman is injured, and five accused are arrested. In a shocking late-night incident, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor narrowly escaped an attack in Kerala’s Malappuram while campaigning for the assembly election. According to local media reports, a group of men on motorcycles chased Tharoor’s car near Thiruvalli…

Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for a Large Cavitation Tunnel at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory in Visakhapatnam to boost indigenous naval research. Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on April 3, 2026 laid the foundation stone of a state-of-the-art Large Cavitation Tunnel (LCT) facility at the Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL) in Visakhapatnam, marking a…

Farhat (26) and her daughters, Umera (8) and Ayesha (6), died after reportedly falling into their family-run swimming pool near the Warangal–Khammam highway during a routine visit on Wednesday night. The woman’s family alleges foul play. Residents in Telangana’s Hanumakonda district were in for a shock after a woman and her two young daughters were found dead…

Russia says ‘particular attention’ paid to cooperation in oil and gas sector; supply of mineral fertilizers to India increased by 40% Amid the oil shock and supply chain disruptions triggered by the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Russia has assured that its energy companies have the capacity to “steadily increase” the supply of oil and liquified natural gas…

Earlier, Congress’s Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari had deviated from the party stand regarding the war in the Middle-East. Two more Congress leaders have come out in support of the NDA government’s handling of the war in the Middle-East, deviating sharply from the party stand. While former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Kamal Nath, flatly said there…

Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of unprecedented action if terror attacks repeat after Pahalgam incident Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said any “misadventure” from India’s neighbour, Pakistan, in the prevailing situation would invite an “unprecedented and decisive” action. Singh, speaking at a Sainik Samman Sammelan in poll-bound Kerala, said that following the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack…

In a Reddit post, the techie said the employer called a meeting and marked March 31 as the last working day. Ongoing layoffs continue to unsettle tech workers, with a young employee in Mohali facing a sudden job loss followed by an uncertain work arrangement. In a Reddit post, the techie claimed that on 31 March, their…

The founder humorously said that she was considering homeschooling and investing the same amount into a SIP instead. A LinkedIn post by a Gurugram-based founder has triggered a discussion around the rising cost of education in urban India, after she revealed the fee structure for her child’s nursery admission. Pooja Setia, founder of The People Studio, shared…

Liriina, assisted by a junior doctor of foreign nationality, attended to a 21-year-old passenger who was experiencing severe chest pain and breathlessness. A potentially serious medical emergency aboard an Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was handled mid-air after a doctor from Manipur stepped in to assist a passenger who suddenly fell ill. Dr. Loni Liriina,…

The Rajya Sabha MP did not caption the video, but just used a nazar amulet emoji. In a significant move, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday removed Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha from the post of Deputy Leader in the Upper House, indicating signs of an internal rift within the party. AAP MP Ashok Mittal has…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday attended Suvendu Adhikari’s nomination filing in Kolkata’s Bhabanipur, urging voters to bring ‘change’ in West Bengal. Shah said defeating Mamata Banerjee would ensure change, alleging rising violence and unemployment. He added BJP aims to build ‘Shonar Bangla’. Clashes between BJP and TMC supporters were reported at Hazra and Alipore. Union…

The Indian Navy’s INS Sunayna was redesignated as IOS Sagar and flagged off from Mumbai on Thursday for a 50-day multinational mission involving 16 countries, officials said. The deployment aims to enhance maritime security and interoperability through joint training and VBSS operations across the South-Eastern Indian Ocean, with port calls planned in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Singapore.…

The war in the Middle East has hit the supply of LPG in India. There are reports of a crunch in cooking gas for a month now. Are people getting LPG cylinders easily? To find out, we spoke to people from across 12 states. Here’s what they told us. New Delhi’s Karol Bagh-based Akshay Dubey (name changed…

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed an amendment to deny pension benefits to MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection law, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu saying the move is aimed at protecting the public mandate and curbing political defections. The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on the final day of its Budget Session passed the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly…

From record highs to wider global reach, India’s defence exports are gaining momentum, signalling a steady climb towards a larger role in the global arms market. India’s defence exports reached an all-time high of Rs 38,424 crore in the financial year 2025-26, marking a sharp 62.66 per cent increase from Rs 23,622 crore in the previous fiscal,…

The case dates back to 2022. In Agra’s Etmadpur area, the husband, along with his family members, murdered his wife and her cousin over suspicions of an illicit relationship. After the incident, the wife’s body was found at the doorstep of the house, while cousin’s body lay in the street. A four-year-old double murder case in Agra,…

According to initial reports, the victims were labourers engaged in work related to the expressway and were travelling in a mini-truck pickup vehicle at the time of the accident. A devastating road accident in Maharashtra left seven women dead and four others seriously injured after a speeding truck rammed into a mini-truck carrying labourers on the Samruddhi…

The meeting reviewed measures to ensure stability in essential supplies, including fuel, power and logistics, with adequate coal stocks in place. It also discussed steps across key sectors and efforts to secure fertiliser supply, while directing states to curb hoarding and diversion. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security…

A 55-year-old builder-influencer, known online as ‘Pookie Don’, after a huge cache of weapons was found hidden inside a newly-installed fake shoe rack panel at his house in Maharashtra’s Thane district. The seized weapons are worth Rs 10 lakh. A 55-year-old builder and social media influencer, known online as ‘Pookie Don’, has been arrested on charges of…

The sting operation by the India Today Special Investigation Team shows how the illegal sale of gas cylinders continues unabated in the national capital. As concerns over fuel supplies rise due to the ongoing crisis in the Gulf, the gap between official claims and ground reality is becoming increasingly visible in India’s capital. While authorities maintain that…

The Bombay High Court dismissed Anita Advani’s appeal seeking legal recognition of her relationship with Rajesh Khanna as a marriage, upholding the earlier rejection of her suit. The Bombay High Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea filed by actor Anita Advani challenging a lower court’s rejection of her suit seeking legal recognition of her relationship with late…

Five complaints triggered coordinated raids in Gurugram after landlords flagged suspicious tenant activity, where rented homes were covertly converted into equipment-filled technical hubs. Gurugram Police have busted a major international cyber fraud network with links to the Philippines and Cambodia, arresting five key operatives accused of running a sophisticated SIM box-based racket used for “digital arrest” scams.…

Widely used for diabetes and weight loss, GLP-1 drugs are now under stricter scrutiny. The government has warned against over-the-counter access and unsupervised use. The Government of India has released a detailed note on GLP-1 drugs, highlighting their growing use in treating type 2 diabetes and obesity, while also warning about potential risks and misuse. As these…

The government said efforts to globally diversify sources of energy, fertilizers and other supply chains were being taken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a key meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review measures taken by various ministries/ departments amid the West Asia crisis. This was the second CCS meeting chaired by the…

India is actively seeking a common position on the West Asia crisis, and has said BRICS members are directly involved in the situation making it difficult to forge consensus Walking the tightrope to forge consensus over issuing a statement on the ongoing West Asia conflict, India will host Iran and the UAE, alongside other member countries, at…

Admiral Tripathi said the development was “no longer a hidden fact” and highlighted the Navy’s readiness during the operation. The Indian Navy was just minutes away from launching a strike on Pakistan from the sea during Operation Sindoor before Islamabad requested a halt to kinetic action, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Wednesday. Speaking at…

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that honest officers are sidelined under the BJP government while corrupt officials are favoured. Speaking in Lucknow, he said a future PDA government would ensure dignity and proper roles for officers, adding that dissatisfaction is driving support for his political vision. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav launched a sharp attack on the…

The company clarified its position in an affidavit in response to a petition filed by Prateek Sharma, who challenged the validity of the decision of his X account operated as Dr Nimo Yadav. X Corp has told the Delhi High Court that it has asked the Centre to review its order to block 12 accounts, terming the…

Thank you for reading! This is a wrap for our coverage of all things India for today, March 31. Thank you for following along and don’t forget to come back tomorrow for a new edition of our daily India blog! West Bengal leader alleges BJP ‘voter hijacking’ The chief minister of West Bengal said Tuesday she had…

A viral video of a heated confrontation between a Texas whistleblower and an Indian H-1B visa holder has gone viral on social media. In the footage, Sara Gonzales claimed she had uncovered an “H-1B scam,” alleging the techie is illegally operating and owning a food truck while on a specialised work visa. “I confronted an H-1B tech…