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Police sources also revealed that the NIA sleuths recovered Rs 18.5 lakh in cash, along with some gold biscuits and foreign currency, from Shahid’s hostel room at the university. Faridabad: Dr Shaheen Shahid, arrested in the “white-collar terror module” case linked to the November 10 Delhi blast, revealed that she had planned to recruit women to carry…

India’s new criminal code still defines rape solely as a man assaulting a woman, rendering male and transgender survivors legally invisible. Their cases remain unrecorded, untreated, and unpunished, thereby creating a dangerous systemic blind spot, reports Venkatesh R. Disbelief, shame, silence — survivors of sexual violence grapple with an array of emotional and psychological shocks. For male…

Odisha’s Paradip Port has created history by achieving the fastest ever 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in a financial year on November 27. The coveted 100 MMT mark was achieved on December 9, 2024, during the last financial year. The record was achieved in 241 days in the current fiscal year against 253 days in…

S Jaishankar’s comments come against the backdrop of recent trade disputes and steep US tariffs, including a 50 per cent rate on Indian imports levied by US President Donald Trump. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled reference to the US amid ongoing trade tensions, said on Saturday that politics nowadays increasingly ‘trumps’ economics in an…

Pakistan claimed that the Indian side pulled out of the Oxford Union debate, but connecting the dots suggests the debate was never meant to happen. It was a staged stunt, designed to show Indians as unwilling to engage in an open debate. Oxford Union President Moosa Harraj, the son of the Pakistani defence production minister, used the…

Extremely heavy rain continues across many parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Ditwah, which earlier devastated Sri Lanka, is getting closer to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Cyclonic storm Ditwah is progressing steadily, tracking parallel to the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast, triggering heavy rainfall across coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining southern districts of Andhra Pradesh. The severe…

Extremely heavy rain continues across many parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Ditwah, which earlier devastated Sri Lanka, is getting closer to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Cyclonic storm Ditwah is steadily advancing towards the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, bringing heavy rain to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining southern parts of Andhra Pradesh. The severe weather has disrupted…

Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing has filed a fresh FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, intensifying the ongoing legal and political dispute. The FIR is based on a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate concerning alleged fraudulent financial transactions. Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing has filed a fresh FIR against Congress leaders…

Pakistan claimed that the Indian side pulled out of the Oxford Union debate, but connecting the dots suggests the debate was never meant to happen. It was a staged stunt, designed to show Indians as unwilling to engage in an open debate. Oxford Union President Moosa Harraj, the son of the Pakistani defence production minister, used the…

S Jaishankar’s comments come against the backdrop of recent trade disputes and steep US tariffs, including a 50 per cent rate on Indian imports levied by US President Donald Trump. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled reference to the US amid ongoing trade tensions, said on Saturday that politics nowadays increasingly ‘trumps’ economics in an…

PM Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram in Goa, marking the 550th anniversary of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled Lord Ram’s 77-foot-tall bronze statue as part of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt’s 550th year celebrations at Partagali, in Cancona, South Goa. The newly unveiled statue is…

Amit Shah attends the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals in Raipur. PM Modi to chair, focusing on Viksit Bharat, security, and innovation in policing from Nov 28-30. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur and said that the government is on course to eliminate Naxalism nationwide…

While Supreme Court lawyer J Sai Deepak provided a concrete timeline of events, the Pakistan High Commission in the UK claimed that the Indian delegation withdrew at the last moment, lacking “confidence,” even without an iota of proof. Did Pakistan walk out of a debate against India at the UK’s iconic Oxford Union even before it started?…

The United States is preparing one of the most significant changes to graduate lending in more than a decade. The new framework will reshape borrowing limits, programme categories and access to federal loans for thousands of students. The United States government is preparing for a major shift in how graduate and professional students borrow money for higher…

PM Modi celebrated the emergence of over 300 startups, particularly highlighting the contributions of Gen-Z engineers and scientists who are innovating in various areas of space technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Indian space startup Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad and discussed how when the government opened the space sector, the country’s youth, especially…

The Assam government has passed ‘Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’ with strict punishment including jail-term. Assam has passed a bill to ban Polygamy and making it an offence that can lead up to 10 years of jail. Polygamy is a practice of marrying more than one person at a time. In this, a man can have…

A vehicle registration number, HR88B8888, was auctioned for an unprecedented Rs 1.17 crore, marking the highest price for a number plate in India. A recent auction for fancy vehicle number plate saw a bidding of Rs 1.17 crore, becoming the costliest ever registration number ever auctioned in India. The number plate in focus is HR88B8888, which is…

Additionally, the PWD and MCD have been asked to sanitise sewer lines that run under and around the monument. A web of more than 200 additional cameras and Under Vehicle Scanning Systems will tighten surveillance at the Red Fort. The decision has been taken following multiple high-level meetings involving several stakeholders, after the 10 November blast, News18…

With New Delhi recording dangerous AQI levels, the US Embassy has floated a tender for 1,200 boxes of True HEPA filter sets for its Blueair air purifiers. With Delhi NCR recording some of the worst air quality levels of the season, the US Embassy in New Delhi has floated a solicitation for supplying 1,200 boxes of True…

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered content creator Samay Raina and other comedians to organise at least two events a month to raised funds for the corpus setup for the treatment of persons with disability. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order in a case moved by…

Fishermen have been pulled off large stretches of the Bay, multiple districts of southern states are on red or orange alert as officials said that Cyclone Ditwah’s landfall timing will hinge on its shifting track over the next 24 hours. Cyclonic storm Ditwah, which grew out of a deep depression near the Sri Lanka coast, is now…

Alert locals rescued a 25-year-old man from a car that sank into a highway-side pond in Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit witnessed a dramatic rescue on Thursday, when alert locals sprang into action to pull a 25-year-old man from a sinking car after he lost control of the vehicle and plunged into a roadside pond.…

In Churachandpur, amidst ongoing conflict in Manipur, a young tribal boy exemplified courage at a Territorial Army recruitment camp. In a state scarred by conflict and uncertainty, a quiet moment of courage unfolded today at the Territorial Army recruitment camp. Among rows of determined youths stood a young tribal boy far too small for the oversized dreams…

Bengaluru hosts thousands of start-ups, outsourcing firms, and global tech giants from Google to Microsoft. In India’s tech capital Bengaluru, the morning “rush hour” lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy. Entrepreneur RK Misra, co-founder of a multimillion-dollar start-up, avoids scheduling…

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a Rs 7,280-crore rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) scheme to cut import dependence on China. The 7-year plan isn’t just crucial for the EV, wind energy, electronics and defence sectors, it will help New Delhi geopolitically. It is that crucial component of an electric vehicle (EV) that you do not see. It…

In the ongoing ₹252-crore drugs case, social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, appeared before the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai Crime Branch, Ghatkopar Unit on Wednesday. Orry arrived around 1:30 p.m. and left the ANC office at 9:00 p.m., after nearly 7.5 hours of interrogation. In the ongoing ₹252-crore drugs case, social media influencer…

India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26, honouring the adoption of its Constitution in 1949. The Constitution, the longest written in the world, originally comprised 395 Articles and was meticulously handwritten. India marks Constitution Day on November 26, commemorating the adoption of the nation’s guiding document in 1949. As the country reflected on the legacy of the…

Muskan, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh, gave birth to a daughter named Radha, coinciding with Saurabh’s birthday. Her in-laws have requested a DNA test to confirm the child’s parentage. Muskan, accused of killing her husband and hiding his body in a blue drum, has named her newborn daughter Radha, even as her in-laws have demanded a…

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal questioned the powers given to booth-level officers, who, under the SIR notification, were allowed to effectively decide whether a person was a citizen. The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised sharp questions about the use of Aadhaar during the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and asked if a foreigner who has still…

During searches, police recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash, 171 cheque books, 75 ATM cards, 20 mobile phones, laptops, computers, several passbooks, credit cards and a Hyundai Verna car. A routine investigation by Puducherry’s Cyber Crime Police has uncovered a major cyber-fraud being operated by engineering college students. The probe has revealed that a group of students…

A senior officer said that there were no names written in the diary entry, while adding that the woman “did not blame anyone”. The 38-year-old daughter-in-law of a pan masala company owner, who died, allegedly by suicide, at her home in southwest Delhi, had written a diary entry before the incident. The diary, which was recovered from…

Major areas in Delhi recorded an AQI above 300, including in Burari, Anand Vihar, Chandani Chowk, ITO, Jahangirpuri and others. Delhi woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality on Thursday morning, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR. The overall…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of political sabotage after her helicopter was grounded due to lapsed licensing and insurance. She claimed this was an attempt to hinder her outreach efforts ahead of a rally in Bongaon, where she arrived late after traveling by road. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused…

PM Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that rights flow from the performance of duties, stressing that fulfilling duties is the foundation for social and economic progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their Constitutional duties, asserting that these were foundations for a strong democracy. In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, the…

Miss Universe Organisation president Raul Rocha implied Olivia Yacé’s Miss Universe 2025 loss was due to Côte d’Ivoire’s visa issues, sparking backlash online. The controversies surrounding the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant seem to have no end. With recent resignations of Miss Estonia and Miss Côte D’Ivoire, the allegations about the competition being rigged have…

In 2024, Chandrababu Naidu made the sensational revelation of adulterated ghee being used in the making of sacred Laddu Prasadam at the hill shrine. Tirumala Tirupati, the home abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, which is also one of the richest Hindu temples in the world, is now caught in the middle of two major controversies that…

A similar incident took place in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh district. Fifteen-year-old Aman was practising at a stadium when a basketball pole fell on him A 16-year-old national-level basketball player died in a freak accident in Haryana’s Rohtak after the basketball pole fell on his chest during practice. Hardik was practising in the court in Lakhan Majra yesterday when…

Global tech Giant Apple has approached the Delhi High Court challenging provisions of India’s competition law that allow the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose penalties on “global turnover” of companies [Apple Inc & Anr v Union of India & Anr]. The petition is listed for hearing before a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar…

The incident occurred around 10 am at the sports ground in Haryana’s Rohtak when the player was practising alone on the basketball court. The accident was captured on CCTV. A 16-year-old national-level basketball player died in Haryana’s Rohtak on Tuesday after an iron pole of a basketball hoop fell on him during practice. After the incident, the…

Operation Sindoor: After India launched Operation Sindoor, Pakistan targeted the Uri hydroelectric power projects in Jammu and Kashmir. However, a CISF team of 19 foiled the Pakistani attack. It has been over six months since the India-Pakistan conflict, but stories of valour and bravery of the armed forces continue to unravel. Hours after India launched Operation Sindoor…

Yamaha’s latest XSR155 combines classic retro appeal with contemporary tech. It’s a daring formula that raises expectations. But does it fulfil them all? Ride into our exclusive review. It’s worth remembering that Japanese giant Yamaha has its own lineup of legends. Iconic machines like the RD350 and the RX100 still hold a special place in the hearts…

The IMD said a depression over the Strait of Malacca and a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal will influence rainfall across southern and eastern regions. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected through the week. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are likely in multiple states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that a…

A neighbour’s pitbull mauled a six-year-old boy grievously, detaching his ear, in Delhi. The pitbull is on the list of 24 dogs that the Centre had in March 2024 banned as pets. The ban has been stayed by the Karnataka High Court. But is banning breeds the answer to stopping attacks by pet dogs? Ultimately, who should…

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a striking statement in the Assam Legislative Assembly, confirming that the death of singer and music icon Zubeen Garg has been categorised as murder based on ongoing investigations. Zubeen Garg’s Death a ‘Clear Case of Murder’, says Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on the first day of Winter Assembly session…

The initiative is part of the DDA’s wider effort to activate the Yamuna riverbank with low-impact adventure and leisure activities. The agency has previously added cycling tracks, nature trails and boating facilities across parts of the floodplains. Delhi will introduce its first set of hot air balloon rides from November 29, after successful trial runs at the…

The arrested Chinese citizen has travelled to Pakistan, and Pakistani, Chinese, and Nepalese currencies were recovered from him, officials said. A 49-year-old Chinese citizen was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Rupaidiha checkpost on the India-Nepal border in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday after he illegally entered India and was allegedly…

Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, faced detention in Shanghai due to Chinese officials deeming her passport invalid because she is from Arunachal Pradesh. An Indian citizen living in the UK has claimed that she was detained, mocked and blocked from boarding her connecting flight in Shanghai after Chinese immigration officials claimed that…

India has overhauled 29 labour laws into four new Labour Codes, aiming to simplify rules, modernise workplaces and expand worker protections while giving businesses easier compliance and more flexibility. The Government of India has introduced new Labour Codes to streamline and make it more contemporary to create a simplified, efficient framework that promotes ease of doing business…

A rescued Eurasian Griffon vulture named Marich amazed the internet after completing a 15,000 km journey across multiple countries before returning to India. Its remarkable migration sparked widespread awe, curiosity, and humour on social media. A rescued Eurasian Griffon vulture has become the talk of social media after completing an astonishing multi-nation journey. Earlier this year, the…

As Delhi grapples with a severe pollution crisis, a viral post by a London-based tech professional has reignited the debate around the city’s worsening air quality. The NRI, who grew up in the capital, shared a post on his X handle, describing how his recent visit left him shocked, sick, and desperate to leave. As Delhi grapples…

The Bombay High Court gave a man two weeks’ time after he allegedly abandoned his 76-year-old mother at a hospital in Mumbai, an act for which an FIR had been filed against him. The Bombay High Court on Monday granted two weeks’ time to a man who abandoned his 76-year-old mother at a hospital in Mumbai’s Bandra…

Essential services, hospitals, utilities and pollution-control teams are exempt, while district authorities have been directed to ensure strict compliance, with penalties applicable for violations. The Delhi government on Thursday directed all government and private offices in the Capital to operate at no more than 50% staff strength, with the remaining employees required to work from home, as…

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted after nearly 10,000 years, sending ash clouds towards India. The ash reaching Delhi may affect air quality and weather conditions in the region. A plume of volcanic ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano reached Delhi around 11 pm on Monday. Forecasters had been tracking the cloud for a day as it moved…

Several Bollywood actors, including Hrithik Roshan, Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, are also among the 600 guests, according to locals involved in the wedding preparations. A glitzy extravaganza is set to unfold here over the next few days as several global celebrities, including singer-actor Jennifer Lopez and US President’s son Donald Trump Jr, are expected to descend…

A viral X post has showcased Google’s Nano Banana Pro flawlessly solving a handwritten question and even mimicking the user’s handwriting. The demo has sparked both awe and concern online. A new demo of Google’s Nano Banana Pro has set social media buzzing, thanks to a viral post showcasing just how precisely the tool can read and…

India hosted the 18th G20 summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi in September 2023, when the African Union was added as a permanent member of the group. Ramaphosa said South Africa had closely watched India’s stewardship of the group in 2023. As Africa hosted the G20 summit for the first time, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa…

Dr Navlakhe, 43, hails from Burhanpur and earlier worked as a medical officer and later as a resident medical officer at the district hospital. A routine police check in a small village in Madhya Pradesh has unexpectedly uncovered one of the state’s biggest fake currency networks — and at the centre of it, officers say, was not…

A Meta engineer shared a wild story about receiving a chilling text from his Uber driver in Delhi, but an unexpected comical twist stunned the internet. There’s a plot twist no one predicted! A Meta engineer shared a wild story about receiving a text from his Uber driver in Delhi, which sent chills down his spine. However,…

“Today, the land of Sindh may not be a part of India, but civilisationally, Sindh will always be a part of India. And as far as land is concerned, borders can change,” Rajnath Singh said The Sindh region may not be with India today, but borders can change and the region may return home to India, Defence…

In his address at a convocation ceremony of a Delhi-based management institute, he also said the military operation reflected a “foresight” to anticipate change as the situation unfolded. Operation Sindoor was a “trusted orchestra” where every musician played a “simultaneous or synergistic role”, and that is how in 22 minutes, the Indian armed forces could destroy nine…

Shukla said travelling outside the Earth offers a profound realisation that “this is your planet, this is your home, there is nowhere else to go.” Astronaut and Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Saturday urged the youth to work together to tackle shared global challenges like climate change, and avoid making the mistakes of earth in…

The government has implemented four Labour Codes, which modernise and consolidate existing labour laws, impacting millions of workers by expanding Provident Fund and social security coverage. In a landmark move, the government on Friday implemented the four Labour Codes pending since 2020. One of the biggest impacts of these codes will be seen in Provident Fund (PF),…

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, GOC-in-C Southern Command, underscored that human skill and judgment – not technology – ultimately decide battle outcomes, as he reviewed the Passing-out Parade at the Combat Army Aviation Training School. Emphasising that technology alone cannot determine the outcome of future conflicts, Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Command, on Friday asserted…

The arrested person has been identified as Tufail Niyaz Bhat, a resident of the Batamaloo area of Srinagar, who was arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the ‘white collar’ terror module case. The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s State Investigation Agency arrested a man in Srinagar in connection with a ‘white collar’ terror module case. The…

Chennai is currently experiencing a lack of significant rainfall, despite a low-pressure system forming over the Strait of Malacca, expected to develop into a depression by November 24. While districts in Tamil Nadu may receive heavy rains, forecasts suggest Chennai will likely see only light to moderate showers.   Chennai’s uneasy wait for meaningful rain continues, even…

Speaking at the Gateway of India ahead of the 26/11 anniversary, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed Pakistan is attempting to reassert itself through proxy terror after the recent Delhi car blast that killed 15 people. He praised Indian security agencies for foiling planned strikes and said India has changed, with zero tolerance for terrorism. Maharashtra Chief…

India and Afghanistan are set to deepen trade ties through Iran’s Chabahar port and new cargo flights from Delhi and Amritsar to Kabul. The move, announced during Afghan Trade Minister Nooruddin Azizi’s visit, includes commercial attaches, investment incentives, and streamlined logistics. Kabul is shifting away from Islamabad to boost exports. What do two friendly countries do when…

Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, was martyred after the indigenous Tejas fighter jet crashed during a practice sortie at the Dubai Air Show. Himachal Pradesh’s Patialakad village in Nagrota Bagwan was left shattered after Wing Commander Namansh Syal, 34, of the Indian Air Force, was martyred when an IAF Tejas fighter jet…

The Enforcement Directorate has submitted a chargesheet against Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering investigation linked to UK arms consultant Sanjay Bhandari. The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday filed a chargesheet against businessman Robert Vadra, husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, in a money laundering case linked to fugitive UK-based…

Security agencies recovered nearly 3000 kg of ammonium nitrate from Dr Muzammil’s rented accommodation in Faridabad a day before the Delhi Red Fort car blast. A Times Now video footage shows the Faridabad residence of terror accused Dr Muzammil, from where nearly 3000 kg of ammonia nitrate was recovered on November 9, just a day before the…

The fresh move followed some sequence of steps taken earlier this year, comprising the January 2025 agreement between India and China when the two countries agreed to resume direct passenger flights. In a significant step towards normalising bilateral ties, India is learnt to have resumed issuance of tourist visas to Chinese citizens worldwide– a move ending a…

The proposed UPI-TIPS interlinkage aims to facilitate cross-border remittances between India and the Euro Area and is expected to benefit users of both jurisdictions, the RBI said in a statement. In a significant move, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday has announced the interlinking of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the TARGET Instant Payment Settlement…

The prime minister also met members of the Indian community based in South Africa who are actively working with different community organisations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with Indian origin tech entrepreneurs and members of the Indian community based in South Africa and called upon them to deepen their engagement with India. Modi, who is…

Until the Red Fort blast on November 10, which killed at least 15 people, everything was officially perfect with the university – UGC-recognised, NAAC-accredited, proud banners everywhere. “Our university is being called a terror den, an incubator of radicals. Some even say it should be razed to the ground. But what about the hundreds of students who…

The accident unfolded within minutes after a routine Fastag scan flagged insufficient balance, prompting the man to step out of his car to resolve the issue. A 45-year-old man, on his way to drop a friend at the airport, was crushed to death and dragged for nearly 200 metres under a dumper truck at the Kherki Daula…

SIT officials questioned Subba Reddy who is also the uncle of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for nearly seven hours at his residence in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. The CBI-led Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Thursday questioned former Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) chairman and YSRCP MP YV Subba Reddy in connection with the ongoing probe into…

A Delhi man’s hilarious take on Delhi-NCR residents ‘surviving’ anything and everything is going viral on social media, with other Delhiites chiming in on the witty joke! Take a look… Random earthquakes, a choking AQI, a ‘foamy’ river, a BLAST and more. For the rest of the world, it might be a list of misfortunes that may…

Faridabad Police commissioner has directed the SIT to examine how the university’s environment allowed an extremist module to flourish undetected for years. Amid parallel investigations by multiple central agencies into the Delhi blast, the Faridabad Police set up a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to examine how Al-Falah University became the base of an extremist module that allegedly…

Orry has been asked to join probe after his name emerged during interrogation of a deported trafficker linked to a drug syndicate associated with Dawood. Popular social media personality Orhan Awatramani, better known as Orry, is in soup over an investigation into an alleged drug syndicate linked with the Dawood Ibrahim gang, with the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC)…

FSSAI stated that these products are being sold in retail stores and on e-commerce platforms, even though earlier orders had already withdrawn permission to use the term “ORS” for such drinks. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued an order on Wednesday directing the immediate removal of fruit-based beverages, ready-to-serve drinks, energy drinks, electrolyte…

The class 10 student jumped in front of a metro train at the Rajendra Place station on Wednesday afternoon. He was rushed to the nearby BLK Hospital, where he was declared dead. Four staff members of St Columba’s School — including the headmistress — have been placed under suspension following the registration of an FIR that names…

The editors condemned the raid as a “coordinated attempt to silence independent journalism,” insisting that criticising the government is not inimical to the state and calling on authorities to withdraw the charges. The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday raided the Jammu office of the Kashmir Times newspaper, recovering cartridges of AK…

The call center was designed to give an impression of a legitimate international customer-support centre and the accused, who are fluent in English, used to call foreign nationals on the pretext of helping them and send them links in order to hack their systems and blackmail them using their data. The Delhi Police have busted a fake…

Due to the risk of exposure while bathing or participating in water rituals, the government has mandated strict precautions for pilgrims The Karnataka government has issued an urgent health advisory for thousands of pilgrims travelling to Kerala’s Sabarimala shrine, following a surge in cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis (AME), a rare but nearly fatal brain infection. The advisory,…

Efforts are in progress to repatriate fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi, implicated in the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique. Sources indicate he may return to India on Wednesday, with multiple agencies involved in the extradition process after the NIA requested his return from the US. Efforts to bring fugitive gangster Anmol Bishnoi, a key accused in the…

“It has come to the notice of this ministry that some news channels have been broadcasting content related to alleged persons involved in Red Fort blasts, justifying their acts of violence, as well as information videos of how to make explosive material,” the advisory to all private satellite TV channels said. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting…

In an open online conference on a new app for Aadhaar, UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar said that the authority is considering introducing a new rule in December to discourage offline verification by entities such as hotels, event organisers. The Unique Identification Authority of India is mulling issuing an Aadhaar card with the holder’s photo and a QR…

The probe began after FIRs accusing the university of fake NAAC accreditation and misleading UGC claims. The ED is also examining whether any laundered funds were used to support those involved in the November 10 Red Fort blast, which killed 14 people.     The Enforcement Directorate on Tuesday arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, founder of Al-Falah University…