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This is the first public response from the CJI Bhushan R Gavai’s mother since the attack. Kamaltai Gavai, 84, mother of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Bhushan R Gavai, has condemned the shoe-hurling incident inside the Supreme Court on Monday, calling it an “assault on the Constitution” and an attempt to create “anarchy in the country”. This…

Sundar Pichai congratulated physicists Michel Devoret, John Martinis, and John Clarke after the trio was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics. Google CEO Sundar Pichai congratulated physicists Michel Devoret, John Martinis, and John Clarke after the trio was awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for their pioneering contributions to quantum mechanics. In a post on…

Sources said the RJD has agreed to give the Congress approximately 54 seats. The Congress, however, is demanding 10 more. Election dates for Bihar have been announced but seat sharing talks in the Opposition Grand Alliance are at a standstill, as the Congress and the Rashtriya Janata Dal or RJD thrash out the issue. The dispute is…

The bus, which was carrying around 30 passengers, was on its way from Haryana’s Rohtak to Ghumarwin, near Bilaspur, when it met with the accident At least 15 people were killed, and three rescued, after a private bus was buried under the debris of a massive landslide triggered in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district late Tuesday evening. The…

Sixty-two-year-old Chaitanyananda was arrested last month after shocking allegations that he sexually assaulted students of the institute came to the fore As the investigation deepens into the sexual assault allegations against self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, NDTV has accessed call recordings that point to how Chaitanyananda’s women accomplices summoned targets and asked them to visit hotel rooms. In…

A Los Angeles jury ordered Johnson & Johnson (JNJ.N), to pay $966 million to the family of a woman who died from mesothelioma, finding the company liable in the latest trial alleging its talc products cause cancer. The family of Mae Moore, a California resident who died at age 88 in 2021, sued the company the same…

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, said that Pakistan conducts “systematic genocide”. India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan at the UN Security Council (UNSC), saying it is a country that “bombs its own people”. India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, while speaking during the Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, said…

Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Angmo, assailed the detention while Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the government, opposed the petition. The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Central government on Habeas Corpus petition filed by Gitanjali Angmo, wife of Ladakh-based environmentalist, activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, challenging his detention under the National Security Act…

Actor Vijay Deverakonda reassured fans after escaping unhurt after a car accident near Telangana’s Jogulamba Gadwala district. Police confirmed no injuries occurred during the incident. Actor Vijay Deverakonda updated his fans about his condition after his car met with an accident on Monday. He eased any concerns they might have had about his well-being with a light-hearted…

In a shocking case of neglect, more than 200 starving and sick animals along with a 95-year-old woman were rescued this week from what authorities described as a ‘house of horrors’ in Northport, Long Island. In a shocking case of neglect, more than 200 starving and sick animals along with a 95-year-old woman were rescued this week…

The lawsuit filed by a coalition of unions, employers and religious groups, seeks to block Trump’s order imposing a visa fee of $100,000 on H-1B applications. United States President Donald Trump-led administration’s new H-1B visa plan was challenged in a federal court in San Francisco on Friday. The lawsuit was filed by a coalition of unions, employers…

The authorities have asked the devotees to plan their travel to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine only after getting updates from official channels. The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended from Sunday, October 5, due to apprehensions about the weather near the cave shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district The authorities have…

Several companies make consumers pay an extra charge if they opt for the cash-on-delivery option rather than pre-paying for the order online. Cracking down on ‘dark patterns’ employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action. Several companies make consumers pay an extra fee if…

On Thursday Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said attempts to illegally occupy more of India, i.e., its half of Sir Creek, will be met with a response that will change “history and geography”. Military tension between India and Pakistan – never far from the surface and explosive when it does break cover, as Operation Sindoor showed in May…

Families of the victims have alleged that the staff fled soon after the blaze, suspected to have been caused by a short circuit, erupted on the second floor of the state-run Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur. At least seven patients were killed after a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit of the trauma centre…

“Programme organisers, including the leader of the political party, absconded from the venue, abandoning their own cadres, followers, and fans,” the Court observed. The Madras High Court on Friday harshly criticised the leadership of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), including its founder, actor-turned-politician Vijay, for ‘fleeing’ the site of the Karur stampede, which took place at a…

US President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to hike H-1B visa fees to $100,000 has prompted policymakers in Delhi to woo skilled Indians back home. A bureaucrat, who works closely with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recently said that the government was actively encouraging overseas Indians to return and contribute to nation-building. Yet, another member of the PM’s economic…

Cuttack authorities deployed 60 police platoons and eight paramilitary companies, imposed a curfew under Section 163 BNSS, and said only essential services would remain open for the day. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad has announced a 12-hour bandh on Monday. The Odisha government on Sunday night imposed prohibitory orders in 13 police-station areas and suspended internet services in…

The situation has thrown life out of gear in several areas, also leading to eight major rivers crossing the danger mark in eastern Nepal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed solidarity with Nepal after landslides and floods triggered by torrential rainfall across the country left at least 52 dead. Taking to X, the Prime Minister extended his condolences…

India set a record at the World Para Athletics Championships 2025, winning 22 medals. Simran Sharma and Preeti Pal were double medallists, with six athletes clinching gold. India recorded their best-ever performance at the World Para Athletics Championships, held in New Delhi. Competing on home soil at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from September 27 to October 5,…

Anand Mahindra said he had downloaded the app ‘with pride’, leading to a heartwarming interaction with Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu. Anand Mahindra, chairman of the Mahindra Group, has come out in support of Zoho’s Arattai — the instant messaging app being touted as a Made-in-India alternative to WhatsApp. Taking to social media, the billionaire industrialist said he…

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma also clarified that recent media reports on poisoning stem from an accused’s claim rather than official police findings. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday provided an update on the investigation into the alleged poisoning of late singer Zubeen Garg, stating that the viscera examination report is expected by October 10.…

Only the second Hindu to play for Pakistan, Danish Kaneria featured in 61 Tests and 18 ODIs, taking 276 wickets in a career that stretched for over a decade. Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria has reacted to the rumours that he was seeking Indian citizenship. In a lengthy post on X, Kaneria said that while he received…

Hulu will no longer exist as a standalone app by 2026, with all of its content fully merging into Disney+. The shift will begin on October 8 when Hulu will replace the Star brand internationally and deeper integration starts in the US. After nearly 20 years as one of the top streaming services, Hulu is set to…

The Court was dealing with the bail application of a former CRPF personnel who is accused of beating his wife to death as she “could not provide a meal to him as per his immediate demand.” The Bombay High Court has directed that people accused of crimes who are also suspected to be addicted to liquor or…

The Indian Army has initiated the procurement process for six AK-630 air defence guns to enhance protection of population centres and religious sites near the Pakistan border. This acquisition is part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra. Taking lessons from Operation Sindoor in May, the Indian Army will bolster the air shield by procuring six AK-630 30mm guns under…

India’s security establishment warns Field Marshal Asim Munir against adventurism. In just 24 hours, three leading members of India’s national security establishment have warned Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir against adventurism. The unsubtle warnings delivered by defence minister Rajnath Singh, Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh could be seen as deterrent signalling…

An Indian student from Hyderabad, who went to the US for his higher studies, was shot dead by miscreants in Texas. The incident reportedly occurred at a gas station where the victim worked on a part-time basis. An Indian student from Hyderabad, who went to the US for his higher studies, was shot dead by miscreants in…

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday ruled out any tie-up with the Congress for the 2027 Goa Assembly elections. Talking to media persons after inaugurating a party office in Mayem, 16 km from here, the AAP leader said the people of Goa have been let down and deceived the most by the Congress.…

In a statement, the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister alleged that the BJP government is acting unconstitutional and undemocratic. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday accused the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government of “murdering democracy” and said that police stopping a party delegation from travelling to Bareilly at its behest is condemnable. In a statement, the former…

Under the influence of the cyclonic storm, sea conditions are likely to be rough to very rough along and off the Gujarat-North Maharashtra coast until Sunday. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a ‘yellow alert’ for heavy rain and thunderstorms over several districts of Maharashtra ahead of Cyclone Shakhti. Under the influence of the cyclonic…

Workers alleged that their PF deposits have not been made since 2014 and that salaries have not been paid for several months. Many said they devoted their entire careers to the group, only to face financial hardship in their retirement years. Employees of the Sahara Group staged a protest in Lucknow’s Gomtinagar-based “Sahara City” on Tuesday, demanding…

The Bombay High Court has reserved its order on Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leader Akhil Chitre’s plea to quash an FIR related to an assault on a lawyer. The Bombay High Court on Friday reserved its order on a plea filed by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and former Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) member Akhil Chitre, seeking quashing…

The organiser says that he is being made a scapegoat after the singer’s death in Singapore and faces over 50 FIRs across the North East. Northeast Festival organiser Shyamkanu Mahanta has approached the Supreme Court seeking protection from arrest after multiple first information reports (FIRs) were lodged against him in connection with the death of singer Zubeen…

It is not clear when the petition would be heard since the apex court is on vacation this week for Dussehra. Gitanjali J Angmo, wife of activist, environmentalist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, has approached the Supreme Court challenging his detention under the National Security Act. The plea filed through advocate Sarvam Ritam Khare was filed on October…

Justice N Senthilkumar passed the order while hearing a petition which questioned why Vijay was not named in the criminal case registered in the wake of the stampede. The Madras High Court on Friday ordered a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the September 27 stampede at a Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) rally in Karur,…

In June 2025, SBI tagged the loan accounts of Reliance Communications (RCom) and its promoter Anil Ambani as fraudulent. The Bombay High Court on Friday dismissed the plea filed by industrialist Anil Ambani against State Bank of India’s (SBI) decision declaring his loan accounts as “fraud.” [Anil D Ambani v. State Bank of India] A Division Bench…

Explosive details have emerged in the investigation into the death of popular singer Zubeen Garg, with the remand note exclusively accessed by CNN-News18 revealing a bandmate’s startling testimony alleging a conspiracy to murder and cover up the act. The key witness, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami (a band member), has accused two individuals, Siddharth Sharma and Shyamkanu Mahanta, of…

India signed a USD 5.43 billion deal with Russia in 2018 for five squadrons of the S-400 missile system, a state-of-the-art air defence platform capable of engaging multiple aerial threats at long ranges. Three squadrons have already been delivered. India may procure additional batches of the Russian-made S-400 missile defence system, which proved to be very effective…

The authorities have asked the devotees to plan their travel to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine only after getting updates from official channels. The Mata Vaishno Devi Yatra has been suspended from Sunday, October 5, due to apprehensions about the weather near the cave shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district The authorities have…

Several companies make consumers pay an extra charge if they opt for the cash-on-delivery option rather than pre-paying for the order online. Cracking down on ‘dark patterns’ employed by e-commerce companies, Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi has said firms that charge extra for cash-on-delivery will now face action. Several companies make consumers pay an extra fee if…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump’s “efforts” in brokering peace in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised US President Donald Trump for his peace efforts in Gaza, hours after Hamas accepted parts of Trump’s 20-point peace plan. “We welcome President…

The situation in the district began getting back on track when authorities relaxed the curfew for seven hours on September 30 and gradually increased the duration on Wednesday and Thursday. A digitally altered video of ADC Leh Ghulam Muhammad is circulating on social media, falsely suggesting that activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested on the directions of the…

A wave of bomb threats targeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s residence in Chennai, the BJP office and actor Trisha’s house. A wave of bomb threats targeted Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin’s residence in Chennai, along with the state BJP headquarters and the house of South actress Trisha. Police have launched an investigation. A bomb…

According to the ministry’s statement, technical-level talks between aviation officials from both sides had been on since earlier this year. India and China have agreed to resume direct air services by the end of this month, following sustained discussions between the civil aviation authorities. The agreement was announced today by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, marking a…

Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprava Mahanta were with the singer at the yacht party during which he died. The Assam Police SIT investigating the death of singer Zubeen Garg has arrested his bandmate Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta, taking the total arrests in the case to four, sources told NDTV on Thursday. Both Goswami and…

When a married couple acquires a property jointly in their name, there is a legal presumption that they have jointly contributed towards it, the Court said. The Delhi High Court recently held that a husband cannot claim exclusive ownership over a joint property held with his wife merely on the ground that he provided the purchase money…

Bhosle approached the Court against several defendants, including Mayk Inc, an AI company allegedly offering cloned versions of her voice The Bombay High Court has granted renowned playback singer Asha Bhosle ad-interim protection of her personality and moral rights, restraining artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, online marketplaces, and sellers from unauthorizedly cloning her voice or commercially exploiting her…

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau has invited ALPA India for talks on aviation safety and the AI 171 crash probe in Delhi. The meeting comes as families of victims pursue a US lawsuit against Boeing and Honeywell. The Directorate General of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has formally invited the Airlines Pilots’ Association of India (ALPA) to…

The three women admitted that they acted on the directions of Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati and pressured women students on the pretext of discipline and punctuality, sources said. Delhi Police have arrested three close associates of self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, also known as Parthasarathy, in connection with the sexual harassment case involving women students of the Sri…

Prime minister Narendra Modi will land at the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) on October 8 with the majestic ‘India One’ aircraft to inaugurate the airport. The VVIP aircraft also made a quick visit to NMIA on Wednesday to perform an operational drill, becoming the first widebody aircraft landing on the upcoming airport. Prime minister Narendra Modi…

PM Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his birth anniversary, highlighting his ideals of peace, simplicity, and service as guiding principles for building a Viksit Bharat. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 156th birth anniversary, remembering the Father of the Nation as a global icon of peace, simplicity, and…

Uddhav Thackeray Vs Eknath Shinde: The Dussehra rallies will be crucial with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) polls in the next few months Amid the rain, the political atmosphere in Mumbai is heating up as both Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray and Shinde Sena chief and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will hold rallies on the…

Retired Justice TR Ramachandran Nair was appointed as an observer to monitor the Melsanthi selection to ensure fairness in the process and to submit a report to the Court before the final draw of lots. The Kerala High Court recently appointed retired High Court judge, Justice TR Ramachandran Nair as an observer to monitor the upcoming selection…

The exploitation of one’s personality rights puts at risk not only their economic interests, but also their right to live with dignity, the High Court observed. The Delhi High Court recently passed an order protecting the personality rights of Telugu actor Akkineni Nagarjuna [Akkineni Nagarjuna v Www.BFXXX.Org & Ors]. In an order passed on September 25, Justice…

The Delhi High Court recently restrained an Indian man from using the Barbie or any other similar trademark in his business activities after Mattel filed a suit for trademark infringement [Mattel, Inc v Padum Borah and Ors]. Source : https://www.barandbench.com/news/delhi-high-court-restrains-indian-firm-from-infringing-barbie-trademark

The inspection has uncovered irregularities in slum improvement and execution of the beautification project, record-keeping and alleged financial mismanagement. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) vigilance department has issued a reminder notice to A-Ward to submit documents related to alleged corruption in beautification and slum improvement work carried out between 2023-2025 amounting to ₹103 crores. A-Ward covers areas…

22 batches of the syrup, manufactured for the Rajasthan government by a company called Kayson Pharma, have been banned. A generic cough syrup manufactured by a pharmaceutical company for the Rajasthan government has led to the deaths of two children and at least 10 others falling ill in the state over the past two weeks, officials said.…

Israel orders Palestinians to leave Gaza City, saying those who stay will be considered militants A much-touted peace plan being brokered by the US is on the table, but Israel continues its offensive in the occupied Palestinian territory of Gaza, warning Palestinians to leave Gaza City — “their last opportunity” — and that anyone who stayed would…

Investigators said the forged photographs indicated attempts by the accused to build a false image of influence and proximity to world leaders. Delhi Police on Wednesday intensified its probe into the molestation case involving self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyanand Saraswati, recovering objectionable material during a search of the Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management (SRISIIM) campus in Delhi,…

The incident took place on Tuesday aboard flight AI-837. Rakesh Pratap Singh, a Samajwadi Party MLA from Gauriganj who was expelled in June for anti-party activities, objected to passenger Samad Ali allegedly using foul language while talking on the phone. A Delhi-Lucknow Air India flight witnessed a mid-air fight after an MLA from Uttar Pradesh and a…

One of the most striking exchanges shows Chaitanyananda trying to arrange what he described as a meeting with a “Dubai Sheikh.” The arrest of self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati has led to the discovery of WhatsApp chats that shed light on his alleged exploitation of young women students. One of the most striking exchanges shows Chaitanyananda trying…

In an official statement, the administration dismissed the allegations as “baseless,” asserting that actions taken by law enforcement agencies are based on credible inputs and documents. Ladakh administration on Tuesday said that the allegations of victimisation of individuals, especially Sonam Wangchuk, are baseless as the action taken against him (Sonam Wangchuk) is based on credible inputs and…

The accident occurred inside the premises of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), leaving one worker injured and under treatment. Nine migrant workers from Assam were killed when an under-construction coal handling enclosure collapsed at the Ennore supercritical power station on the outskirts of Chennai. The accident occurred inside the premises of a Special Economic Zone (SEZ), leaving…

The Court quashed a case of cheating, extortion and obscenity against Anupam Mittal, the matchmaking platform’s founder and CEO. The Allahabad High Court has ruled that matrimony match website Shaadi.com cannot be held responsible for the actions of its users [Anupam Mittal v State of UP and 2 Others]. The Division Bench of Justice Siddhartha Varma and…

Mohammad Raza was identified by the ATS as the leader of the gang that sought to establish Sharia rule in India. Four other members of the group, Akmal Raza, Safeel Salmani alias Ali Razvi, Mohammad Tausif and Qasim Ali, had already been arrested and sent to judicial custody. The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested Mohammad…

The Kerala High Court has mandated all district courts to use Adalat AI, a speech-to-text tool, from November. The move aims to reduce delays in recording witness depositions and modernise trial court proceedings. In a first-of-its-kind move, the Kerala High Court has directed all district courts in the state to adopt Adalat AI, an artificial intelligence-based speech-to-text…

Bhagwant Mann met Amit Shah in Delhi and apprised him of the flood impact, requesting additional funds for disaster relief and restoration. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene and sanction a special relief package for the state, citing massive damage caused by the unprecedented floods during this year’s…

The poll body on Tuesday released the final voter list after SIR in Bihar. The revised list has been made available on the official website of the poll body. Ahead of the Assembly elections in Bihar, the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process has concluded and the Election Commission has released the final electoral list. The poll body…

“I am also a human. When so many people were affected, how can I leave those people and come back? I didn’t go because I wanted to make sure no untoward incident occurs again,” he added. Days after 41 people were killed in a stampede at actor-turned-politician and TVK chief Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur, he…

The case of a child’s death has been reported in Sikar, while two children fell ill in Bharatpur, and a two-year-old girl had to be admitted to the ICU of a private hospital in Jaipur after allegedly consuming the syrup. A five-year-old child allegedly died in Sikar, while a few got ill after consuming a cough syrup…

Prof NK Chakrabarti is the Vice-Chancellor of West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (WBNUJS). He has been a teacher of law for three decades and was previously the director at KIIT Law School. Prof Chakrabarti is leading the law school through tumultuous times, as NUJS students call for his ouster before his impending retirement. The Supreme Court recently dismissed allegations of…

The Committee has recommended a phased opening of the Indian legal market, even as the market is open as of today. The Committee formed by the Bar Council of India (BCI) to review the entry of foreign law firms, headed by Cyril Shroff, recently submitted its report. Although a full copy of the report is yet to…

Justice Chandrachud had recently said that the very erection of the Babri Masjid was an act of desecration of a temple thereby, justifying the Supreme Court’s decision to award the dispute site to Hindu parties. As Former Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud’s recent comments on the Ayodhya Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid dispute continue to make waves,…

The court rejected the plea to quash the FIR, which had been filed under the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, and relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has refused to quash an FIR against a 29-year-old labourer and his…

While granting relief, the court directed her to share her travel itinerary with the prosecuting agency, remain available for trial, and inform authorities upon return. The Bombay High Court has directed the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to return actor Rhea Chakraborty’s passport permanently, granting her plea to relax a bail condition imposed in the 2020 drugs case…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled his death of the BJP veteran, describing Malhotra as an “outstanding leader” who had a deep understanding of people’s issues. “He played a vital role in strengthening our Party in Delhi. He is also remembered for his Parliamentary interventions. Pained by his passing away,” the PM wrote. Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…

At a recent Harvard forum, Howard Gardner predicted that the traditional classroom model may become obsolete by 2050, thanks to AI. In India, where rigid exams still rule, this isn’t just a prediction, it’s a warning. The question is this: Will we evolve, or be left behind in this BIG education revolution? By 2050, your child’s classroom…

At the time of the attacks in 2008, the Congress veteran leader was the Union Home Minister. He revealed that the then US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice had visited India to meet him and the Prime Minister, asking them not to react to the situation. Former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram has revealed that the then…

The SIR electoral roll revision in Bihar faces fierce Opposition criticism, Supreme Court scrutiny, and protests by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav ahead of the assembly polls. The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar, conducted after a 22-year gap, has concluded. The final voter lists are set to be published today, with the…

The accused had kept the complainant and his wife under digital arrest from 25 to 27 September, after which they allowed them to use phones and other devices. A 73-year-old city resident and former Managing Director (MD) of a multinational conglomerate, who is presently working as a mining industry advisor, was cheated to the tune of ₹70…

“We want to know what happened to him, why it happened and how this negligence could be allowed to happen? We want answers,” Zubeen Garg’s wife said. Late singer Zubeen Garg’s wife demanded answers from the people accompanying him, saying that the family wants to know what happened during his final moments. “We want to know what…

The development came after Trump released a 20-point roadmap that he said could bring “an immediate end” to the Gaza war if both Israel and Hamas agree. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed US President Donald Trump’s comprehensive plan to end the Gaza war and said that it is a “viable pathway to long-term and sustainable…

The police said they got a call from Kumar’s friend, who told them that he had sent him a video on Sunday at 3.15 pm saying that he was going to die by suicide. A software engineer has allegedly strangled his wife after a fight and then died by suicide in Gurugram, police said on Monday. The…

The previous socio-educational survey was conducted in 2015 by the H Kantharaj-led backward classes commission during Siddaramaiah’s first term as chief minister. Following the High Court’s order not to make the ongoing social and educational survey compulsory, BJP leaders have taken different stands, in the absence of an official stand by the party. The previous socio-educational survey…

An aggressive flu virus has gripped northern India. Two-thirds of families in the region are affected. Who’s most at risk? And how can people protect themselves? Northern India, in particular the Delhi metropolitan region, is experiencing a significant spike in infections with the H3N2 strain of influenza this autumn. There are about 46 million people in the…

AAP on Sunday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led central government of failing to manage key domestic and international challenges from strained India-US ties to the Manipur crisis. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being unable to effectively manage…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Modi government over the recent unrest in Ladakh in which four people died, saying that the Union Territory is under attack by the BJP and the RSS. Backing the UT’s statehood demand, the Congress MP called on the Centre to include Ladakh in the 6th…

In February, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh criticised Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for not delivering any of the promised 83 Tejas Mk 1A jets to the Indian Air Force Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s conversation with top officials of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited went viral at Bengaluru’s Aero India Show in February. Air…

Foreign companies cannot invoke fundamental right of free speech under Article 19 of the Constitution, the Karnataka High Court made it clear in its judgment dismissing X Corp’s petition challenging the Union government’s Sahyog blocking portal and related notifications [X Corp Vs Union of India]. Such rights are reserved exclusively for citizens of India and intermediaries like…

Police have maintained that Vijay’s late arrival and lack of ample arrangements at the venue led to the chaos at TVK’s Karur rally. The blame game in the Karur stampede has begun a day after at least 40 people died and over a hundred were injured at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu. The dead bodies of…

On September 28, Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad were under a red alert, witnessing widespread heavy to very heavy rain that disrupted normal life. Roads in several parts of the city, particularly in the western suburbs and South Mumbai, were waterlogged, slowing down traffic. On Monday too, several pockets of the city reported accumulated water…

AAP slammed Ladakh DGP Jamwal over Sonam Wangchuk’s arrest under NSA, questioning proof and calling it an attack on democracy. Arvind Kejriwal compared the government’s actions to dictatorship, warning such regimes end badly. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj on Friday lashed out at Ladakh Director General of Police (DGP) Jamwal over the arrest of…