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Authorities are tightening the net around Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra as Interpol alerts, fresh court action and new details of their late-night escape deepen the probe into the Goa nightclub fire tragedy that killed 25 people. The government late Wednesday cancelled the passports of Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, owners of a Goa nightclub where a fire killed…

Nearly 200 children across Europe were conceived using sperm carrying a dangerous cancer-linked gene mutation. Children conceived using these affected sperm cells have the mutation in every cell of their body. Sperm from a donor who unknowingly carried a dangerous gene mutation linked to cancer was used to conceive nearly 200 children across Europe. The sperm was…

According to the Bill, menstruating persons can work from home if they do not want to avail of the leave facility. The Bill is expected to be tabled during the ongoing Winter Session of the Legislature in Belagavi. Belagavi: Two months after it approved the menstrual leave policy granting a one-day leave per month to all working…

In the wake of the Goa resto-pub fire incident, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has launched a special inspection drive from December 22 to 28, covering hotels, commercial establishments, and residential complexes. Mumbai, Dec 09: In the wake of the Goa resto-pub fire incident, the Mumbai Fire Brigade (MFB) has launched a special inspection drive from December…

Dabur has filed a plea to cancel a trademark registration granted to Wellford Pharma over the name, “Welford Pudin Hara.” Is Pudin Hara a distinctive Ayurvedic coined name belonging solely to Dabur for trademark purposes, or can another pharmaceutical company use it as a suffix and claim trademark registration? This is the central question in a plea…

In a video circulating online, advocate Rakesh Kishore was seen being attacked with slippers at the Karkardooma Court complex in Delhi. Advocate Rakesh Kishore, who hurled a show towards former Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai, was attacked in a similar manner on Tuesday by unidentified persons who tried to beat him with slippers at the…

The Uttar Pradesh government has established a special investigation team (SIT) to probe the illegal sale and trafficking of codeine-based cough syrups, following numerous police reports in various districts. The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a special investigation team to examine the illegal sale, storage and trafficking of codeine-based cough syrups after multiple police cases were…

A Lookout Circular (LOC) was issued against Gupta, and when he was not found at his residence, an arrest warrant was obtained. Following this, he was detained in New Delhi. The Goa Police on Tuesday detained co-owner Ajay Gupta, a resident of New Delhi, in connection with the fire incident at Birch by Romeo Lane restaurant-cum-bar in…

The Civil Aviation Ministry announces a 10% curtailment of IndiGo flights due to disruptions, with IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers summoned to the Ministry for an update. Union Minister of Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Tuesday announced that the government has ordered a curtailment of 10% IndiGo flights amid nationwide disruptions. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was…

Belgium’s top court dismissed Mehul Choksi’s plea against extradition, upholding the Antwerp Court of Appeal’s decision making India’s request enforceable. Belgium’s Supreme Court— the Court of Cassation — on Tuesday dismissed fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi’s plea, challenging his extradition. Choksi had approached Belgium’s top court on October 30, challenging the October 17 order of the Antwerp…

Global giants are not merely expanding—they are placing India at the heart of their long-term strategies First it was Google, now it is Microsoft, Intel, and Cognizant. A new era of global technology investment seems to be unfolding in India, as the world’s most influential companies are placing unprecedented bets on India’s digital and innovation potential. Microsoft…

The Union Home Minister in the Rajya Sabha accused the Congress party and the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of ‘dividing’ the song, the beginning of ‘appeasement politics’ that led to India’s Partition The “division” of the national song, Vande Mataram, and the Congress party’s “politics of appeasement” had led to the Partition, Union Home Minister Amit…

Numbers presented in the Lok Sabha on December 8 highlight just why the airline was unable to meet the new flight duty timing limits, mooted in January 2024 Weeks after the country’s aviation regulator approved a 6% increase in flights for IndiGo, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the ministry of civil aviation said there would…

Clashes erupted soon after a woman’s headless body was found on Monday, leading to large-scale damage in the Malkangiri district of Odisha. The Odisha government has placed a ban on access to social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook and X, in the state’s Malkangiri district till 12 PM on December 10 after clashes erupted between two communities…

Rekha Gupta said that the district administration and the MCD can impose a fine of up to ₹5,000 on anyone found burning garbage in the open. With air pollution concerns mounting in the national capital, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced that authorities have been asked to ensure a complete ban on open burning. Besides,…

The border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan began in early October, following a Pakistani airstrike on Kabul. New Delhi: India on Monday condemned Pakistan’s fresh attacks on Afghanistan that killed several civilians. Fresh clashes between the two sides erupted less than two months after both sealed a ceasefire pact to end weeks of fighting. “We have seen…

Neal Mohan took charge of YouTube as CEO in 2023 after his mentor, Susan Wojcicki, stepped down. He has been working at the company for over 10 years. Indian-origin CEO of YouTube, Neil Mohan, has been honoured as TIME magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year. Describing the tech leader, the outlet wrote that he is “quiet-spoken, deliberative,…

India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), is intensifying interventions to manage the depreciating rupee, which has hit record lows against the dollar. India’s central bank issues its confidential directives to specialized rupee traders within secure, soundproof environments. On some occasions, the focus is on volume: sell $100 million at one-minute intervals. At other times,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to host a dinner for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) MPs on December 11, aimed at fostering dialogue among coalition partners during the Winter Session of Parliament. The gathering will involve senior ministers and discusses legislative priorities and strategies for upcoming Assembly elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam. Prime Minister…

During a Lok Sabha discussion, PM Narendra Modi criticised Congress for allegedly betraying ‘Vande Mataram’ due to pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah, labelling it a “grave injustice” rooted in appeasement politics. PM Narendra Modi on Monday charged Congress with betraying ‘Vande Mataram,’ saying it bowed to pressure from Mohammed Ali Jinnah to “divide” the song, even though…

Her remark had whipped up a political controversy on Saturday when she reportedly alleged that “one who gives a suitcase of Rs 500 crore becomes the chief minister’’. She stated this while replying to a question during her interaction with newspersons after meeting Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria over the issue of the law and order situation…

A Chinese tourist was detained in Kashmir after entering Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir without permission, triggering security alerts. Authorities found his phone searches linked to CRPF deployments and Article 370, leading to further investigations. Security agencies have detained a 29-year-old Chinese national who travelled through Ladakh and Kashmir for over two weeks without permission, triggering a…

This accomplishment positions Uttar Pradesh among the top solar states in India, second only to Gujarat and Maharashtra, and represents a significant stride toward energy self-sufficiency. Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh has surpassed the milestone of 3 lakh (3,00,654) solar energy installations, marking a historic achievement in the state’s renewable energy…

With Hamas already labeled a terrorist group by several countries, Israel is pressing for formal recognition from India. Israel has called on India to classify Hamas as a terrorist organisation, indicating that ties between Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were “significant”. Israel noted that it has already proscribed LeT and expects “reciprocation” from India with senior Israeli officials…

Air India said that it has begun the rollout of new fares in compliance with the government’s directions, adding that the customers who have already booked the Economy class flight tickets will be eligible for refunds. The Air India airline on Monday said that it has begun the rollout of new air fares. The announcement comes after…

A new video from Goa’s Romeo Night Club confirms that an electronic firecracker triggered the blaze that killed 25 people, with sparks igniting the club’s bamboo-lined ceiling. A new video from inside Goa’s Romeo Night Club, also known as Birch by Romeo Lane, has provided the clearest indication yet of how the massive fire that killed 25…

An Indian man in Singapore shares how he no longer has to beg for leave and enjoys a healthier work culture with clear boundaries after office hours. An Indian man working in Singapore has sparked a discussion online after sharing a video comparing workplace attitudes in India with those in Singapore. The man, identified as Aman, posted…

The recovery of these arms and ammunition marks a significant step toward strengthening the security grid in the region and preventing their potential misuse by anti-social or anti-national elements. The Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police in Doda achieved a major success on Sunday in a search operation conducted in a coordinated manner in…

In his statement, Elbers said he was speaking on Sunday afternoon (December 7) from IndiGo’s Operations Control Centre, where teams are working “relentlessly” to stabilise and normalise flights. IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers has shared a detailed message with employees as the airline works to recover from major disruptions in its operations on Sunday. In his statement, Elbers…

The state government will write to the Union Ministry of External Affairs and the US Embassy, informing them about the plans. The Telangana government has decided to rename a road that houses the US Consulate General in the state after the 45th and 47th United States President, Donald Trump. The high-profile road along the United States Consulate…

IndiGo has swiftly resumed most of its flight operations after a week-long disruption, aiming to stabilise its network by December 10. The airline has processed significant refunds and managed baggage delivery amid regulatory scrutiny and political criticism. IndiGo has ramped up operations after nearly a week of nationwide flight disruptions, processing a whopping Rs 610 crore in…

A tragic fire at a Goa nightclub claimed 25 lives, primarily due to suffocation caused by combustible wooden interiors and limited exits. Authorities have arrested four individuals and launched investigations into safety violations and regulatory lapses. A devastating fire at a Goa nightclub was intensified by its wooden structure and furniture, leaving many trapped as the club…

Government officials, political leaders and representatives of various organisations and people from different walks of life paid rich tributes to Baba Saheb Ambedkar on his death anniversary in the districts of Kittur Karnataka on Saturday. Government officials, political leaders and representatives of various organisations and people from different walks of life paid rich tributes to Babasaheb Ambedkar…

Rajasthan’s Medical and Health Department has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit medicines. In Jaipur, officials seized fake and substandard drugs worth ₹3.73 crore from GK Enterprises, which continued operations without a valid license. A case has been registered and investigations are ongoing. The state has also banned 7 firms and 40 medicines in 2025 over major quality…

Of Delhi’s 39 monitoring stations, 26 registered readings in the very poor range, while the remaining 13 reported poor air quality. A layer of smog covered the capital on Sunday, with the AQI at 305 in the very poor range, slightly lower than the previous day, as temperatures remained in single digits in the national capital amid…

The incident occurred around 1 am, with cops initially suspecting that the fire was triggered due to a cylinder blast near the kitchen area. A devastating fire ripped through the popular nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane late last night in Arpora, North Goa, resulting in the deaths of 25 people. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that…

PM Modi said that when the world is fragmented, India stands as a bridge builder. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the 23rd edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, criticised the linking of the Hindu faith with India’s rate of growth. “There is an attempt to malign the Hindu way of life by terming India’s slow…

Nikita, a resident of Karachi, alleged that she married Vikram Nagdev, a Pakistani-origin man living in Indore on a long-term visa, on January 26, 2020, in Karachi, according to Hindu customs. A Pakistani woman has accused her husband of abandoning her in Karachi and secretly preparing for a second marriage in Delhi. The woman, identified as Nikita…

The notice marks one of the most severe interventions by the DGCA in recent years and follows mounting public anger over what officials described as “massive disruptions resulting in severe inconvenience, hardship and distress to passengers”. India’s aviation regulator has issued a show-cause notice to IndiGo’s Chief Executive Officer, holding him accountable for a week-long operational crisis…

A Kanpur-based man has opened up about the host of issues he has had to face since moving back to India from Ireland. A Kanpur-based man has opened up about the host of issues he has had to face since moving back to India from Ireland. Akash Tiwari, Manager of AI and Innovation Strategy at Coursera, said…

Describing the incident as “very painful day” for the state, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday promised swift action for those found responsible for a fire. A deadly fire that broke out on Saturday night at a club on Romeo Lane in North Goa occurred at a venue that lacked the mandatory No Objection Certificate (NOC)…

The 23rd India-Russia summit saw the two sides sign a Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperation and Collaboration on Broadcasting between Prasar Bharati of India and Joint Stock Company Gazprom Media Holding of Russia. India would soon launch a free 30-day e-Tourist Visa and a 30-day Group Tourist Visa for the citizens of Russia, Prime MinisterNarendra Modi said…

The BJP suggested that the Gandhi family must start using the Nehru surname if they have such respect for the former prime minister. The project to vilify Jawaharlal Nehru is the main goal of the ruling establishment today, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has said, ripping into the BJP for allegedly trying to erase the first prime minister…

The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi issued a passenger advisory, announcing that IndiGo flight operations are gradually returning to normal following the airline’s disruption, which resulted in over 1,000 flight cancellations on Friday and over 550 flights on Thursday. Disruptions from IndiGo’s flight cancellations continued into the fifth day on Saturday with multiple flights cancelled across…

A new study suggests cats meow more frequently and loudly at male caregivers because men tend to speak less to them, prompting cats to work harder for attention. Researchers found this pattern across 31 cats in Turkey, though larger global studies are needed to confirm the behaviour. Ever feel like your cat “talks” more when a man…

IndiGo’s crisis deepens as it seeks temporary FDTL relaxations, warns of more cancellations until December 8, and admits planning lapses. It seems IndiGo’s crisis is far from over, as the carrier has sought temporary relaxations in flight duty norms from aviation watchdog DGCA, saying that operations will be fully restored only by February 10. Since the implementation…

Kengeri police arrived at the scene and are working to identify the deceased and establish the circumstances that led to the suspected suicide. A man died on the spot after he reportedly jumped in front of a moving metro train approaching Bengaluru’s Kengeri station on Thursday, leading to an immediate disruption of services on the Purple Line.…

Calling Putin’s trip “a very important visit”, Shashi Tharoor said the Russian President’s presence in India “has great value for our country”. As Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on a two-day state visit on Thursday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor highlighted the significance of the visit, saying it is a reaffirmation of India’s long-standing ties with…

The raids were conducted on the basis of an FIR registered by the CBI for creating fake export documents, including invoices and shipping bills, to falsely show goods as being exported to Nepal and Bangladesh while actually selling them domestically, thereby evading customs duty of Rs 190 crore. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday again grilled Delhi-based…

The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) is weighing new rules for emergency contraception. An expert committee under India’s top drug regulator has recommended mandatory boxed warnings on emergency contraceptive pills, advising that they should not be used more than twice a month and that other contraceptive options be preferred. The Drug Consultative Committee of the Central…

Nalanda’s Dharmaganja was a vast ancient library complex housing diverse manuscripts. Its destruction remains one of the greatest intellectual losses in history. More than a millennium before modern universities took shape, India nurtured one of the world’s greatest intellectual hubs, Nalanda Mahavihara in present-day Bihar. At the centre of this ancient learning ecosystem stood its famed library…

As Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, the moment inevitably looped back to his very first India trip a quarter-century ago. In 2000, a 47-year-old new Russian president arrived in winter-soaked Delhi to reboot an old partnership. The 2000 visit saw him do a namaste in Parliament, stroll through the Taj Mahal, and…

Sudhir Kumar, who bid 1.17 crore for VIP number plate ‘HR88B8888’ but failed to pay, faces a Haryana government probe. State Transport Minister Anil Vij ordered an investigation into Kumar’s assets and income. The bidder forfeited his 11,000 security deposit. The number plate will soon be re-auctioned. The man who bid ₹1.17 crore for India’s costliest number…

The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has also issued directions for SIM binding for the prevention of misuse of telecommunication identifiers to ensure telecom cybersecurity. Over the past year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), acting on citizen complaints, facilitated the disconnection and blacklisting of more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and around one lakh entities involved…

A Delhi man used ChatGPT to make a scammer beg for forgiveness. The story, shared on Reddit, has since gone viral, and the internet is impressed by the man’s smartness. A bizarre scam story from Delhi has grabbed attention online after a man revealed how he turned the tables on a fraudster using ChatGPT. In a detailed…

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into a large-scale operation involving the illegal sale of codeine-laced cough syrup, estimated at Rs 100 crore. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case in connection with a multi-state racket involving the illegal distribution and sale of codeine-laced cough syrup, a restricted pharmaceutical drug, said sources.…

Cyclone Ditwah weakened to a low-pressure area over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Chennai faces a yellow alert with rain likely all week, featuring partly cloudy skies, showers, thunderstorms, and lightning. Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and surrounding regions. However, Chennai residents are still facing its influence. The…

The video of Mahesh Rekhe chanting mantras from Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandina Shakha was shared by the Ministry of Culture on Instagram. A 19-year-old grabbed attention online for his perfect recitation of mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda Shakha. Mahesh Rekhe recited almost 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandina Shakha daily, without interruption, for 50 days. The recitation…

Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country’s disaster-response capacity. A nine-month pregnant woman was safely evacuated and provided urgent medical care by India’s disaster response force in Sri Lanka, as New Delhi intensified rescue and relief operations across the…

The HJS submitted a written complaint at Panaji police station, demanding registration of a criminal case against Singh for insulting Chamundi Daiva and thereby hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. Mumbai: As criticism erupted over Ranveer Singh’s mimicry of a pivotal scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025…

Police suspect the killing may be connected to an inter-gang rivalry and have registered a case. A man, who was once a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was shot dead near Timber Market in Sector-26 here on Monday night, said police. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh alias Parry (35), was rushed to the Post Graduate…

The Heron MK II Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), already in service with the Indian Army and Air Force, will now be incorporated into the Indian Navy. India has signed up to procure additional satellite-linked Heron MK II drones under emergency provisions. The decision comes after the effective use of Heron MKII during Operation Sindoor. The Heron MK…

The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench has overturned the life sentence of Nishant Agrawal, a former engineer at BrahMos Aerospace, due to insufficient evidence linking him to espionage for Pakistan’s ISI. The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside the life sentence of former BrahMos Aerospace engineer Nishant Agrawal, ruling that prosecutors failed to…

MEA spokesperson rejected Pakistan’s claim of delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, calling it misinformation and affirming India’s prompt approval. India on Tuesday called Pakistan’s claim that New Delhi delayed in giving overflight clearance sought by Islamabad as “ridiculous”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan submitted a request at around 1 pm…

The test has placed India in “an elite club of nations” with advanced in-house escape system testing capability, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The DRDO has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity, validating some of the key safety parameters including complete aircrew recovery. The test has placed…

The third-party system glitch at several airports late Tuesday affected Air India and other airlines, causing brief delays. Moments after Air India reported a third-party system glitch at several airports, the airline said that the issue has been fully resolved. It added that check-in at all airports is now functioning normally and that “all our flights are…

Under the pretext of purchasing leaked data in bulk for marketing, we spoke to ‘Rakesh’ at length. And among other things, he said he’d done no wrong in creating the ProxyEarth.org website. We published a report about a website called ProxyEarth.org that allows you to fetch the personal data (address, ID proof, alternate numbers, etc.) of Indians…

Scholars noted that Dandakrama, revered as the crown of Vedic recitation for its complex svara-patterns and phonetic precision, has been performed only three times in recorded history, with Devavrat’s recitation being flawless and completed in the shortest span. Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary spiritual moment as 19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra was felicitated for completing the…

The Court has ordered States that have not given consent for CBI investigations to give such consent so that the CBI can tackle the matter on a pan-India basis. The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch an investigation into digital arrest scams in India. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant…

The tremor was recorded at 07:26:35 IST at a depth of 35 km. No immediate damage was reported. A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 07:26:35 IST at a depth of 35 km. “EQ of M: 4.2,…

India is poised to finalize a Rs 10,000 crore deal for 275-300 additional S-400 missiles from Russia, enhancing the capabilities of its existing air-defense systems. A Rs 10,000 crore deal for 275-300 S-400 missiles from Russia is likely very shortly. These are “additional missiles,” for the three S-400 air-defence systems that the Indian Air Force (IAF) already…

A Kuwait–Hyderabad IndiGo flight was diverted to Mumbai following a specific human bomb threat received via email. A Kuwait to Hyderabad IndiGo flight was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after a threat message warned of a human bomb onboard the aircraft. The threat, conveyed through a detailed email received at the Hyderabad airport, was assessed as specific…

Anchal’s brothers Himesh and Sahil, their father Gajanan Mamidwar, and three others have been arrested for Saksham’s murder Days after Saksham Tate (20) was beaten to death in Maharashtra’s Nanded over an inter-caste relationship, his lover, Anchal Mamidwar (21), has alleged that two cops were among the several people who provoked her brothers to attack Saksham. Heartbreaking…

The investigating officers needed time to probe the sloganeering in solidarity with slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, they said. A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate over pollution last…

Samantha first gave a glimpse of her unique ring in an Instagram post in February this year. Actress Samantha’s dreamy pictures from her temple wedding with filmmaker Raj are all over the Internet. But what truly has fans buzzing is her massive wedding ring. Known for her bold and edgy choices in life, Samantha brought that same…

Sri Lanka continues to face severe devastation in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone has claimed over 200 lives in Sri Lanka, leaving many displaced. The country has announced a national emergency. India has granted rapid overflight clearance for Pakistan’s humanitarian aid flight bound for flood-hit Sri Lanka, countering claims in sections of the Pakistani media…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce two new bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday that will be aimed at imposing new tax/cess on demerit goods. The proposed bills are — The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. The Union government plans to impose new levies…

A tragic bus collision in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals and left over 20 injured. The accident occurred when two state-run buses collided near Vivekananda Polytechnic College. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated by police and fire services, with injured passengers transported to various hospitals for treatment. Chief Minister MK…

Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu has caused three deaths, 150 cattle fatalities, and damaged 57,000 hectares of farmland amid heavy rains. Three people have died in rain-related incidents triggered by cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu over the last 24 hours, state revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran said on Sunday, adding that nearly 150 cattle have…

According to the proposed health and national security cess legislation, the levy is expected on the production capacity of specified items Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to levy “Health Security se National Security Cess” on pan masala and any other items notified by the central…

More than 4,000 military personnel and police officers participated, reinforcing the marathon’s message of respect and solidarity for those who serve the nation. The city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Anchored in…

India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, with the birth rate dropping sharply over the past two decades, an official said. India’s population is expected to stabilise by 2080 at 1.8 or 1.9 billion due to dipping total fertility rate, which is currently below the replacement level at 1.9, an official said. India is undergoing a rapid…

Though cross- LoC trade remains suspended due to the hostilities between India and Pakistan since 2019, the ruling by a division bench is reaffirmation of the government’s stand that PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir and an integral part of India. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that trade between Jammu and Kashmir and…

Police have arrested three key operatives of the module – one each from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – and seized a semi-automatic pistol, 10 live cartridges, and mobile phones containing incriminating chats. The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, currently based in the neighbouring country,…

The passage of the six bills marks a shift in Assam’s education framework, with key laws such as the Fee Regulation Amendment Bill and the Provincialisation Amendment Bill cleared. The opposition says the process lacked proper scrutiny and debate. The Assam Assembly on Saturday, November 29, passed six bills associated with the Education Department. All the bills…

India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka, sending 27 tons of relief, NDRF teams, and setting up an emergency help desk as over 123 lives were lost. Cyclone Ditwah: India has launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative to support Sri Lanka as the island country battles Cyclone Ditwah, which…

Vijay’s brother, Ravi Kumar, who lives in Jagrambass village in the Badhra subdivision, has written to the MEA asking for urgent help. A 30-year-old Indian-origin man was stabbed to death in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25. Vijay Kumar Sheoran hailed from Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri and had resigned from his job at the Central Board of Excise…

The campaign was a direct and emotional pushback against the apex court’s directive, issued on November 7, 2025, in a suo motu petition related to dog bite incidents More than 50,000 citizens across India, including nearly 10,000 from the National Capital Territory of Delhi, participated in a massive letter-petition campaign on Saturday, urging the Supreme Court to…

The collection undergoing digitisation is immense, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisations The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) has launched a comprehensive digitisation project of its vast and rare archival collection, the Ministry of Culture announced on Saturday. This landmark initiative is designed to achieve the dual objectives of…

Jagadguru Shankaracharya has said that Lord Ram was always present in Ayodhya, even during the long absence of a grand temple, highlighting his divine will. Lord Ram didn’t return to Ayodhya but he was always present there even during the old temple, in the tent and now in the newly constructed grand temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi, said…