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One month after Vijay Rupani’s tragic death in the Ahmedabad plane crash, his children recall their last conversations and the overwhelming support they received from PM Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. One month after the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed the life of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, his family spoke exclusively to Aaj…

According to fellow students, the woman had been mentally distressed for weeks, allegedly due to persistent harassment by her teacher in Odisha’s Balasore. A woman undergraduate student of a college in Odisha’s Balasore is battling for life after she attempted self-immolation in front of the college principal’s chamber in protest against months-long sexual harassment by her teacher…

Having known her since 2012, Himanshika claimed that Radhika was often targeted for wearing shorts, talking to boys, and living life on her own terms. In a video released by Himanshika, she revealed that Radhika’s movements were tightly controlled, with fixed times for going out and returning home. Days after Radhika Yadav was shot dead by her…

The society filed an affidavit in the HC in response to a petition filed by Chinagate Restaurants Pvt Ltd, seeking removal of debris from the premises and directing the society to undertake a structural audit of the building. Link Square Premises Cooperative Society Ltd in Bandra, where a fire broke out in the basement Croma showroom in…

After viral photos from a Milan fashion show drew criticism from Indian artisans who make the sandals – named after the historic city of Kolhapur in Maharashtra state – Prada was forced late last month to acknowledge that its new open-toe footwear was inspired by ancient Indian designs. Prada is looking to collaborate with “artisanal footwear” makers…

In a high-level closed-door interaction with the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the One Nation One Election Bill, former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud cautioned lawmakers about significant constitutional gaps in the proposed legislation. Sources present during the meeting told Bar & Bench that the former CJI made it clear that while the Constitution (One Hundred…

Radhika had appeared in a romantic music video in 2024 alongside an independent artist, Inam. Former state-level tennis player Radhika Yadav was cremated after father allegedly shot her dead at point blank range, bringing the curtains down on a life cut short cruelly and leaving behind questions aplenty. Amid the ongoing probe into the killing of Radhika…

Gurugram Murder Case: In a chat accessed by Times Now, Radhika told her coach that she wanted to relocate to Dubai or Australia to pursue a few courses and enjoy life on her own terms. Tennis player Radhika Yadav, who was shot dead by her father, had been living under restrictions and was eager to move abroad…

Meanwhile, Shirsat said, “Had there been money, I would have kept it in the cupboard.” Asked if there were only clothes in the bag, the minister said, “Of course. There were clothes in it.” A video of Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat has gone viral in which he is seen smoking in a room, and a bag full…

Travelling to America will become significantly more Planning a trip to the United States? You might want to get your visa sorted soon, because applying for one is about to get a whole lot more expensive. The US government has passed a new law that will drastically increase the cost of non-immigrant visas—including tourist visas—for Indian passport…

Although the rare earth deposit in Purulia is relatively small, the development is significant as India looks to reduce dependence on imports of critical minerals essential for electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and renewable energy technologies. West Bengal is set to join India’s rare earth mining map with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) conducting advanced exploration in…

A past life regression expert Meenu Minocha has gained attention for her striking claims about soul relationships. “Mera pichle janam mein usse kuch naata toh nahi.” A line often heard in Bollywood films usually in stories about love, fate or mysterious pasts. But what if such lines weren’t just dramatic fiction? In real life, the belief in…

The Election Commission, the guardian of fairness, is stooping to their statutory duty. It’s shocking to see a constitutional authority interfering in the democratic process. Next, they’ll tell us elections should be won by clean, spotless politicians without spending beyond the statutory limit. Why has the Election Commission decided to revise electoral rolls in Bihar, just when…

The Ahmedabad Air India crash killed 260 people, including 241 onboard and 19 on the ground, making it India’s deadliest aviation accident in decades. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has revealed in its preliminary report that cockpit voice recordings from the June 12 Air India crash in Ahmedabad captured a brief but critical exchange between the…

A four-storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seelampur area around 7 am, trapping several people; rescue ops are ongoing with six feared trapped and four rescued so far. A four-storey building collapsed around 7:00 am on Friday morning in the Janata Mazdoor Colony of Seelampur, located in northeast Delhi’s Welcome area. The structure came crashing down suddenly, trapping…

The department has sought a detailed report from all districts (PWD offices) about the actual status as well as design of all existing and proposed bridges. Amid the escalating row over alleged “faulty” design of bridges, including RoBs (Railway over Bridges) and potholes on roads, the Public Works Department (PWD) of the Madhya Pradesh government, on Thursday,…

Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to visit the ISS and the second Indian astronaut after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, who went to space in 1984. NASA has announced that the return journey for Astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and three other crew members will begin on July 14. “We are working with the station program, watching…

In recent years, Assam has seen several cases of human-elephant conflict, many resulting in the deaths of both. The Assam Cabinet on Thursday approved the ‘Gajah Mitra’ scheme to combat the human-elephant conflict in the state. The scheme will focus on sustainable habitats for elephants in 80 conflict-prone areas, including planting bamboo and Napier grass – key…

In the wake of the Kanwar Yatra, the Gautam Buddha Nagar Traffic Police has announced traffic diversions for heavy, medium, and light goods vehicles. The diversions will be in effect from 10 PM on July 11 until July 25, News18 reported. DCP Traffic Lakhan Singh Yadav confirmed that the route changes apply to vehicles travelling towards Ghaziabad,…

Rishi Raj Singh was aboard the Jaguar trainer aircraft with Squadron Leader Lokender Singh Sindhu, who became a father just a month ago. The tragic crash of a Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force during a routine training mission in Rajasthan’s Churu district resulted in the death of both pilots on board. Flight Lieutenant Rishi…

The Delhi High Court on Thursday stayed the release of movie ‘Udaipur Files’ till the Central government takes a decision on its contents [Maulana Arshad Madani Vs Union Of India & Ors] The order was passed on a batch of three petitions, including one filed by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind President Maulana Arshad Madani seeking a ban on the…

As torrential rains trigger floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh and the North East, the Indian Army has launched massive relief and rescue operations, emerging as the nation’s first responder in the crisis. As relentless monsoon rains continue to batter parts of Himachal Pradesh and the North Eastern states, the Indian Army has stepped up as the…

Canara Bank withdrew its order declaring Anil Ambani’s loan account as fraudulent, telling the Bombay High Court it may revisit the matter later. The court disposed of Ambani’s plea while allowing the bank liberty to re-examine it. Canara Bank on Thursday informed the Bombay High Court that it has withdrawn its earlier order classifying industrialist Anil Ambani’s…

A man was critically injured after his car fell into a 300-foot gorge during a stunt at Karad’s Table Point, a popular but unsafe tourist spot lacking safety measures. A man was critically injured after his car plunged 300 feet into a deep gorge while performing a stunt on Wednesday evening at the popular Table Point on…

The Bombay High Court quashed Maharashtra’s ban on convenience fees for online movie tickets, calling it unconstitutional and beyond the state’s powers under existing law. The Bombay High Court on Thursday struck down two Maharashtra government orders issued in 2013 and 2014 that had barred cinema owners from charging convenience fees on online ticket bookings. The court…

Squadron Leader Sindhu was from Haryana’s Rohtak, Lieutenant Singh was from Pali In Rajasthan. The two Indian Air Force pilots killed in the Jaguar fighter bomber crash in Rajasthan’s Churu district yesterday have been identified as Squadron Leader Lokendra Singh Sindhu, 31, and Flight Lieutenant Rishi Raj Singh, 23. While Squadron Leader Sindhu was from Haryana’s Rohtak,…

A tragic incident occurred on Wednesday when a section of the Gambhira bridge in Gujarat collapsed, resulting in 13 deaths. The collapse happened during peak morning traffic near Padra town. A slab of the Gambhira bridge, which connects central Gujarat to the Saurashtra region and is located near Padra town, caved in on Wednesday, killing 13 persons.…

The initial report on the Air India flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that investigators are analysing real-time satellite telemetry for potential instrument failures, particularly focusing on a sudden power loss during the flight. The preliminary report on the deadly crash of Air India flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad indicates that investigators are reviewing real-time satellite telemetry to…

Leaders of central trade unions say key sectors such as power, mines, minerals, coal, ports and public transport were affected; they claim it was a bandh-like situation in Puducherry, Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka, Goa, Meghalaya, Manipur More than 25 crore workers participated in the nationwide general strike on Wednesday (July…

Fard said most of the fissile material from different facilities were moved out before the U.S. bombed them. Asked about Bushehr, where the bulk of nuclear fissile material was stockpiled in the mountains, he replied that that facility was left untouched by the Americans. An overwhelming number of Iranians want the country to build a nuclear bomb.…

After spotting drops of blood in the school bathroom, the principal summoned girls from Classes 5 to 10 to the school hall for a strip-check. Minor girls in a Maharashtra school, between classes 5 and 10, were reportedly forced to strip and examined by teachers to check if they were menstruating after blood stains were found in…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently revealed his post-retirement plans. The sixty-year-old task-master said he would immerse himself in Vedas, Upanishads, and natural farming. Citing health risks linked to the use of chemical fertilisers, Shah batted for the promotion of organic farming. It’s often said that politicians never retire. But after a lifetime of steering political tides,…

Strong earthquake tremors jolted Delhi and its adjoining regions on Thursday morning. It started at 9.04 am and lasted for a few seconds. Strong earthquake tremors were felt in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Thursday morning. The tremors hit at 9.04 am and lasted for a few seconds. According to the National Center for…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross, from President Lula. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Brazil’s highest civilian award, the Grand Collar of the National Order of the Southern Cross. The honour was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula…

The fuel restrictions will also be implemented in the five districts of the National Capital Region (NCR) on the same day. Days after the Delhi government lifted the ban on diesel cars above 10 years and petrol cars above 15 years, an order issued on Monday said that no fuel will be given to vehicles falling in…

The road, which was reportedly built around six months ago to connect the villages of Baghuli and Jahaj to National Highway 52, gave way under the pressure. Jaipur: A newly-constructed state highway in Rajasthan’s Jhunjhunu collapsed just days before its official inauguration, after torrential rains triggered the water level to rise in the Katli river. A video…

Priya was found guilty of killing her former business partner, Talal Abdo Mahdi, in July 2017. His dismembered body was found in a water tank, and authorities alleged that she had administered a fatal dose of sedatives before disposing of the body. Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national in 2017, is scheduled to…

The video shared on social media shows a Suzuki Hayabusa crashing into a delivery rider on the road. A speeding Suzuki Hayabusa superbike crashed head-on into a Zomato delivery rider’s bike in Mysuru on July 6. The accident ended up killing both riders. The incident was recorded on a CCTV camera and has now been shared on…

Businessman Gopal Khemka was shot dead outside his residence in Patna by a bike-borne assailant last week, seven years after miscreants had gunned down his son in Hajipur. Gopal Khemka Murder Case: The Bihar Police on Tuesday, July 8, said that they have achieved a breakthrough in the murder case of businessman Gopal Khemka. Gopal Khemka was…

Barbie debuts its first doll with type 1 diabetes, promoting inclusivity, awareness, and representation. The doll features real T1D medical gear and partners with Breakthrough T1D to ensure authenticity. Mattel has unveiled its first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes (T1D), marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to promote inclusion and representation in children’s toys.…

One by one, 13 Buddhist monks wearing brightly colored silk costumes and wide-brimmed black hats, stepped onto the rectangular courtyard of the Hemis monastery. They began a ritual dance to a slow rhythm set by drums, cymbals and horns. As they moved, the white human skull motifs on their costume caught the morning sun. They danced to…

The MSC ELSA III had capsized and sunk off Kerala coast on May 25, allegedly releasing oil and cargo that harmed the marine environment, damaged the coastline and affected the livelihood of thousands of fishermen. Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday ordered the conditional arrest of a cargo ship anchored at Vizhinjam Port in connection with…

During questioning by the Mumbai Crime Branch in NIA custody, Tahawwur Rana confirmed his presence in Mumbai during the 26/11 attacks and that it was part of the terrorists’ plan, sources told India Today TV. Tahawwur Hussain Rana, one of the key conspirators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has made explosive revelations, saying he was in the…

On Monday, an association of civil society organisations UAID released the hate crime report for the period of June 2024 to June 2025 which marked the first year of Modi government’s third term. India recorded 602 hate crimes and 345 hate speech incidents in the first year of the Modi government’s third term, revealed the hate crime…

Çelebi’s security clearance was revoked by the Indian government after the four-day Indo-Pak military conflict during which Turkey openly backed Pakistan. The Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed a plea by Turkish ground handling and cargo operator Çelebi Airport Services India challenging the Central government’s decision to revoke its security clearance, which led to the termination of…

Along with several top leaders, PM Modi held deliberations on a range of pressing challenges facing the globe at the BRICS’ two-day annual summit in this seaside Brazilian city. PM Modi at BRICS: Under its presidency, India will work to define BRICS in a new form and it will be ‘Building Resilience and Innovation for Cooperation and…

The 193-member UN General Assembly adopted a draft resolution, introduced by Germany on “The situation in Afghanistan’. India on Monday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution on Afghanistan as it noted that a “business as usual” approach is unlikely to deliver outcomes that the global community envisions for the Afghan people. The 193-member…

A Ram Katha may be organised, and renowned musicians and artists from across the country are expected to perform, further enhancing the grandeur of the ceremony. Ayodhya: A flag-hoisting ceremony is set to take place at the Ram temple in Ayodhya in November with thousands of special guests expected to attend and Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely…

PM Narendra Modi gifted a miniature silver Ram temple and an urn to the Trinidadian PM, and a silver lion on a fuchsite base and a Madhubani painting to Argentinian leadership A silver replica of Ayodhya’s Ram temple was among the unique gifts that Prime Minister Narendra Modi carried with him during his official visit to Argentina…

The accused, identified as Vivek Sabharwal, was arrested late Sunday night in Delhi and brought to Mumbai The Bandra police have arrested a 48-year-old man for allegedly attempting to fraudulently get a mobile number belonging to the late Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Baba Siddique transferred to his name. His elaborate cheating scheme featured procuring data of…

Workers from a wide array of sectors – ranging from banking, insurance, postal services to coal mining – are expected to take part in the Bharat Bandh strike Over 25 crore workers – from sectors ranging from banking, insurance, postal services to coal mining – are expected to participate in a nationwide general strike on Wednesday. The…

The large pothole in the middle of the road has caused major trouble for parents transporting school children as well as daily commuters. Locals are blaming the Noida Authority for its negligence. The size of the crater has left residents fearful of potential harm to life and property. This morning’s light rain in Uttar Pradesh’s Noida once…

Another youth recorded the incident and made the video viral on social media. The two minor boys involved in the incident have reportedly been detained after the video went viral on social media. In a shocking incident, a video has surfaced on social media in which it can be seen that young boys are risking their lives…

Sigachi Industries, in a statement on Sunday night, said that it is saddened to share the loss of two more team members since July 4, taking the death toll to 42. The death toll in the fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Ltd’s manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad rose to 42 on Sunday. Two of the…

Several users of Reliance Jio reported issues with the network on Sunday evening, with many complaining of no signal or mobile data not working. Jio has not yet released an official statement addressing the issue. Source: https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/jio-down-users-report-service-disruption-article-152234291

A recent incident at the AIT Circle branch in Chikkamagaluru district has brought the issue back into focus after a woman customer struggled to communicate with bank staff Canara Bank is once again facing criticism for failing to offer banking services in a language that customers can understand, especially by posting non-Kannada-speaking staff in rural areas of…

Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian on the ISS, observing Earth from the Cupola Module. He docked with the ISS on June 26 as the mission pilot for Axiom-4. Indian government on Sunday shared a set of images showing Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian on the International Space Station, observing…

Louis Vuitton’s autorickshaw-shaped handbag, blending Indian street culture with luxury, has divided the internet; several call it quirky genius, others see it as cultural appropriation. Louis Vuitton’s latest drop has left the internet in splits. The French luxury house, which rolled out its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, introduced a handbag shaped like an autorickshaw. And social media…

On his 90th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Dalai Lama as a symbol of love and moral discipline, extending warm wishes on behalf of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, calling him an “enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.” In a post…

Kangana Ranaut, while addressing the disaster relief efforts in her parliamentary constituency, jokingly said that she does not have any official Cabinet to provide disaster relief. Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut is facing criticism for what the Congress described as “insensitive” remarks during her visit to flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday. Ms Ranaut, while addressing…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 17th Brics Summit. He landed at Galeo International Airport, marking the beginning of a two-leg visit to the country. The visit came at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. This is Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. Apart from…

An 11-month-old baby girl named Nikita survived the Himachal Pradesh flash floods while her parents and grandmother were swept away. The tragedy in Parwara village has led to widespread public interest in adopting the orphaned child. An 11-month-old baby girl, Nikita, miraculously survived the devastating flash floods that struck Himachal Pradesh on the night of June 30.…

The Supreme Court recently held that in road accident cases, insurance companies are not liable to pay compensation to legal heirs of a deceased person who caused the accident by his rash and negligent driving [G Nagarathna & Ors. vs. G Manjunatha & Anr.] A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed the claim filed…

Raj Thackeray also advised against recording the video of the incident, saying that let the victim tell that he has been beaten up. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday issued a fierce advice to his party workers amid the ongoing row over alleged assault of a Mumbai shopkeeper for not speaking in Marathi. While…

The Dalai Lama expressed a desire to live beyond 130 years during a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday. He reassured followers about his succession, stating he would reincarnate after his death and that the Gaden Phodrang Foundation would identify his successor, emphasizing that only Tibetan Buddhist leaders have the authority in this process. The Dalai Lama…

Titan’s Jalsa blends Indian artistry and engineering in a ₹40.5 lakh limited-edition timepiece featuring a flying tourbillon and a hand-painted marble dial. All watches tell time, but there are a few timepieces that tell a story. Titan’s new creation, Jalsa, falls squarely in the latter category, and the story is definitely worth narrating. Marking its 40th anniversary…

Supreme Court has demanded that the designated residence for India’s sitting CJI be vacated immediately. The Supreme Court administration has taken the unprecedented step of writing to the Union government seeking the official Chief Justice residence be urgently vacated and returned to the court’s housing pool, noting that its current occupant —former CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud —…

In another major twist, the firm that carried out the job created a bill on May 5 of this year, however, the bill was already approved a month before that. In a bizarre incident, a school in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district employed 168 labourers and 65 masons to carry out a simple task of applying four litres…

This is in addition to a sharp decrease in extreme poverty, which has dropped from 16.2 per cent in 2011-12 to 2.3 per cent in 2022-23, an official release said quoting World Bank data. New Delhi: Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a…

The Indian Army praised Maj Rohit and said, “Today, an Army doctor, Major Rohit, of Military Hospital, Jhansi, successfully conducted childbirth at the railway station in Jhansi.” The Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday witnessed the delivery of a baby after a pregnant woman went into unexpected labour on the platform. With less…

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh blocked over 260 roads, including 176 in Mandi. A red alert warns of heavy rainfall in Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi. Losses are around Rs 541 crore. Due to heavy rains over the past few days in Himachal Pradesh, more than 260 roads, including 176 in Mandi district, are blocked, officials said on…

The queries were posed by Justice N Nagaresh to the Registrar, K S Anil Kumar, during the hearing of his plea challenging the suspension. The High Court here on Friday asked the Kerala University Registrar, who was suspended recently, how ‘Bharat Mata’ can be a religious symbol and how putting up a portrait of the same can…

At least 25 children were hospitalised after eating the mid-day meal at a school in Bihar, with some alleging that a lizard was found in the food. At least 25 children were hospitalised after eating the mid-day meal at a school in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, with some alleging that a lizard was found in the food. Shortly…

The user compares the struggles with the success of Mukhija, who built a Rs 41 crore empire. Apoorva Mukhija, better known online as The Rebel Kid, has carved a unique space for herself among India’s most influential digital creators. Known for her bold, unapologetic content and relatable storytelling, she has recently grabbed headlines for her earnings. According…

During the interaction, Subhanshu addressed a range of questions about life in space, demonstrating zero-gravity effects by playing with a floating ball. When asked about sleep in space, he explained that astronauts have to secure themselves with straps while sleeping to avoid floating around due to the lack of gravity. Lucknow born astronaut and Indian Air Force…

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Bombay High Court seeking action against global fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of a design deceptively similar to Maharashtra’s Kolhapuri Chappal. According to the petition, Prada, at its fashion show held in Milan on June 22, had presented ‘toe ring sandals’ as part of…

The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet’s aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the…

Modi landed in Port of Spain on Thursday in the second leg of his five-nation tour. It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to this Caribbean island nation since 1999. India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to shore up their cooperation in several sectors including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals following talks…

Patna Police received information around 11 PM that businessman Gopal Khemka had been shot dead in the southern part of the Gandhi Maidan area. Gopal Khemka, a prominent Bihar-based businessman and BJP leader, was shot dead outside his home in Patna late Friday night, police said. The incident comes six years after his son, Gunjan Khemka, was…

Meanwhile, family members of the blast victims staged a mild protest in front of the industry, demanding information about the whereabouts of their loved ones. Hyderabad: Rescue operations continue at the Sigachi Industries facility in Sangareddy, where State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies are working to trace the 11 people who remain unaccounted for following…

Brigadier Shekhawat posted the activity reel on Instagram, proudly sharing that her mother embraced skydiving on her 80th birthday. People often think of ticking off adventure stories in their bucket list during their 20s or 30s, but one 80-year-old woman recently soared the skies leaving netizens stunned. Her skydiving video is now going viral after she took…

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, after conducting an aerial survey of the affected areas, directed the distribution of rice to flood-hit families for seven days, beginning Thursday. Balasore (Odisha): Around 35 villages in Odisha’s Balasore district continue to remain marooned and cut off due to flooding of Subarnarekha river, even as water levels in major rivers…

The purchase plans involve minesweepers, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles and electronic warfare systems to armoured recovery vehicles. The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Thursday gave its initial approval to purchase military hardware worth ₹1.05 lakh crore to sharpen the capabilities of the Indian armed forces. The purchase plans involve minesweepers, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles and electronic warfare systems to…

In 2024, more than 7.9 million Botox procedures were performed worldwide, making it the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatment on the planet. On the night of June 27, Shefali Jariwala, best known as the “Kaanta Laga Girl”, collapsed in her Mumbai home and was declared dead just hours later at a hospital. She was only 42. While…

Speaking at a community event in Couva, PM Modi highlighted deep cultural ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, calling Kamla Persad-Bissessar “the daughter of Bihar.” India is connected with Trinidad and Tobago by belonging, and not just by blood or surname, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, stressing that the ancestors of the country’s Prime Minister, Kamla…

The HC said phone tapping is permitted only under Section 5(2) of Telegraph Act when there is a clear public emergency or threat to public safety, backed by reasons and due process In a significant judgment that reiterates constitutional protections in the digital age, the Madras High Court has quashed a 2011 phone-tapping order issued by the…

A teacher from T A M UP School, was suspended for a social media post criticising Zumba, which the Kerala Education Department introduced in schools for an anti-drug campaign. A teacher from T A M UP School in Edathanattukara, T K Ashraf, has been suspended following a social media post criticising the Zumba dance. He was suspended…

Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, has gone viral after being accused of simultaneously working at multiple US startups.Suhail Doshi and several other founders claim Parekh “scammed” companies by holding 3–4 jobs at once, sparking a massive meme fest online.The controversy has made Parekh a trending topic, with even LinkedIn’s CEO reacting, as his alleged actions raise…

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Bihar sparked outrage after awarding a student 257 marks out of 100 in a post-graduate exam, yet not promoting her. Over 100 students’ results remain pending due to internal marking issues. In a twist that could leave even mathematicians scratching their heads, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur managed to…

The Indian Army has begun a third evaluation of Agniveers recruited in 2023, including those who served in Operation Sindoor, to shortlist candidates for permanent induction. The Indian Army is conducting the third evaluation of its first batch of Agniveers, recruited under the Agnipath scheme in January 2023 for their potential permanent induction into the armed forces.…