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The Court was responding to objections raised by Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha against the West Bengal CM’s court appearance. The Supreme Court on Monday turned down the objections raised by Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha to the personal appearance of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in the case concerning special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in…

The hearing in the suo motu case concerning digital arrest scams on Monday saw the Supreme Court express concerns that neglect or connivance by bank officials have often led to such fraudulent transactions. A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi has also issued various directions to ensure proper coordination between…

Maithili Thakur had questioned the Health Minister on the dilapidated condition of the government hospital in her constituency. Then, unsatisfied with the minister’s response, she posed a sharp question. The dilapidated condition of government hospitals once again came into focus in the Bihar Legislative Assembly during the budget session on Monday. This time, Maithili Thakur, known for…

BJP accused a TMC councillor from Taki Ward 12 of molesting a former BSF jawan’s wife and criticised police inaction, intensifying political tensions in Bengal ahead of elections. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal after allegations surfaced against a TMC councillor from Taki…

Bombay High Court granted bail to Akashdeep Singh, an accused in the murder of former minister Baba Siddique, observing that prosecution material did not prima facie link him to the alleged organised crime conspiracy under MCOCA. The Bombay High Court on Monday granted bail to Akashdeep Karaj Singh, one of the accused in the murder of former…

It began with a promise of marriage. Taken from home in the dark, betrayed by trust and gang-raped across cities, before it all ended with one of the harshest punishments under law. A 14-year-old girl was lured out of her home on the promise of marriage, taken to another city and repeatedly gang-raped before being rescued, a…

In an official statement, Penguin Random House India said it holds the sole publishing rights to the memoir but has not released the book in print or digital form. Penguin Random House India has said that former Chief of Army Staff Manoj Mukund Naravane’s memoir has not been published in any form, hours after the Delhi Police…

This comes as the first definitive comment from the Ministry of External Affairs on the much-discussed energy sourcing issue. India’s energy sourcing will be guided by national interest, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday, just days after the framework of an interim trade agreement was released by India and the United States, with the latter claiming…

Public feedback and comments have been invited before finalising the rules, which will be notified by the first week of March, said CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal. The simplified income tax rules that will come into effect from April 1 could enable a salaried person with no additional income to verify data through a pre-filled return and submit…

Temporary relief for commuters but state-Centre tussle on who controls prices goes on The 5% hike in Namma Metro fares, slated to come into effect from Monday, has been put on hold following directions from the Union government. The pause will last “until further orders” and is subject to review by the BMRCL board, the public transporter…

The two sides also agreed on posting security and law enforcement liaison officers in each other’s national capital. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi likely to host his counterpart, Mark Carney, in New Delhi next month, India and Canada have agreed on a shared work plan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security, moving on from the acrimony…

Congress’ KC Venugopal said this is not an innocuous video to be ignored as troll content, but as “poison being spread from the very top”. The Opposition on Sunday strongly criticised the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam over a now-deleted social media post featuring an AI-generated video of chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the…

The Ukhrul District Magistrate has requisitioned the services of the central armed forces to maintain law and order in the Litan area following tension between Naga and Kuki-Zo villagers over an assault case Administration of Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Sunday (February 8, 2026) imposed prohibitory orders in Litan area of the district “until further notice”, following tension…

West Bengal government employees staged a rally in Kolkata on Sunday, demanding immediate compliance with the Supreme Court’s order on Dearness Allowance. The apex court had directed the state to release 25% of pending DA by March 31. Protesters accused the government of delaying implementation. The protesting West Bengal government employees on Sunday had hit the streets…

While addressing a public meeting at Chelpur in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district ahead of the February 11 municipal elections, the CM dubbed the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) the ‘Blackmail Rajakeeya (Political) Samiti’. Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday alleged that the previous BRS regime blackmailed businessmen and extorted hundreds of crores of rupees through phone-tapping. While…

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in Ottawa. The two sides “acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens.” National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met senior Canadian officials in Ottawa on February 6 and 7, with both sides agreeing on steps to deepen…

The loan recovery agent had been reported missing by his family. His body was later recovered from a house in a residential society in Dhanbad. A loan recovery agent was allegedly murdered, and his body recovered from a residential flat in Jharkhand’s Dhanbad, police said on Sunday. The victim, identified as Amit Kumar Agarwal, was reported missing…

The special operation will run from Monday to Wednesday and will be closely monitored by senior officers from the Punjab Police Headquarters. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Sunday launched a 72-hour statewide special operation, Operation Prahaar-2, aimed at arresting wanted criminals and gangsters, further intensifying its flagship anti-crime drive “Gangstran Te Vaar (War…

Inspector Jagdish Prasad earned a reputation for discipline and commitment to public safety. His service was formally recognised when he was awarded the Police Medal by the Haryana governor in 2019–20. Inspector Jagdish Prasad, a 58-year-old officer of the Haryana Police, lost his life while trying to save people after a joyride collapsed at the Surajkund International…

The accused, 23-year-old Anjali, met 25-year-old Sanjay at a function where he was working as a waiter. While they exchanged words and he gave her his number, Anjali did not own a mobile phone at the time, and the two lost touch. What began as a chance meeting seven years ago ended in a brutal crime on…

This is the third time that Chief Minister Mann has failed to secure political clearance for a foreign visit. In January, he was also denied political clearance for a visit to the UK and Israel. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s visit to the Czech Republic and the Netherlands has been cancelled after the Central government held his…

Faridabad police commissioner Satender Kumar Gupta told HT that Prasad died while trying to rescue those trapped. A police inspector involved in rescue operations died and 12 others –- including two women constables –- were injured when a 360-degree pendulum swing ride collapsed at the ongoing 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Craft Festival in Faridabad on Saturday evening,…

From a closed 2015 suicide case to three daughters’ deaths, police are now piecing together a troubling timeline that may reveal what went wrong behind closed doors. Days after three minor sisters jumped to their deaths in Ghaziabad, police on Saturday confirmed that their father, Chetan Kumar, had earlier been linked to another suicide case in 2015,…

Four people have been arrested on suspicion of facilitating a suicide bombing that killed more than 30 people on Friday, Pakistan’s interior minister has said. Mohsin Naqvi said an Afghan national who is alleged to be the mastermind behind the attack was among those detained. One counter-terrorism officer was killed and three more were wounded in the…

India’s gems and jewellery industry welcomed the interim India–US trade agreement, which removes tariffs on Indian gems and diamonds, granting exporters wider access to the US market. Industry leaders said the zero-duty move will boost competitiveness, benefit SMEs, raise exports and jobs, and strengthen India’s global presence, even as finished jewellery remains under an 18% tariff. India’s…

Beyond migration, Dendias reflected on the historical and cultural links between Greece and India, referencing Alexander the Great’s expedition to the region. Greek Defence Minister Nikos Dendias on Saturday said India and the wider Indian subcontinent could become among Europe’s most viable partners for legal migration, as the continent grapples with an ageing population and shrinking workforce.…

Kunwar Vijay Shah faced intense criticism last year for his remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, which prompted the Supreme Court to call for action against him. Madhya Pradesh Tribal Affairs Minister Kunwar Vijay Shah has offered another apology for his objectionable remarks against Colonel Sofiya Qureshi amid a Supreme Court-mandated deadline for his prosecution, saying he did…

Navjot Kaur Sidhu attacked Rahul Gandhi on X, calling him disconnected from ground realities after quitting Congress, prompting reactions from party leaders and BJP figures amid political fallout in Punjab. Former Punjab MLA Navjot Kaur Sidhu on Friday launched a sharp attack on Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of being disconnected…

Rallies swept Manipur’s hill districts as protesters opposed three Kuki-Zo MLAs’ participation in the government, burned effigies, called for Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen’s resignation, and drew assurances from authorities that security was in place. Thousands of protesters on Friday held rallies across Manipur’s hill districts opposing the participation of three Kuki-Zo MLAs in the state government, with…

Parliament was told that 17 Indian students died in violent attacks in Canada between 2018 and 2025, prompting the government to outline safety measures, consular support and evacuation efforts abroad. Seventeen Indian students studying in Canada died in “violent attacks” between 2018 and 2025, the government told Parliament on Friday. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti…

London Court rejected Nirav Modi’s plea to delay his Bank of India trial, ruling his health and prison constraints caused no disadvantage, and set an eight-day hearing from March 23. The High Court in London on Friday rejected fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi’s plea to delay his trial in the Bank of India unpaid loan case because…

Kamal Dhyani died after his bike fell into a pit in Delhi’s Janakpuri. Family blames Delhi Jal Board and police for negligence while a committee has been formed for probe. Family members and friends of 25-year-old Kamal Dhyani have accused authorities of negligence and delay after he died when his motorcycle allegedly plunged into a 17-ft-deep pit…

India successfully test-fired Agni-3 from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha, validating its 3,000 to 3,500 km strike range and strategic deterrence capability. India on February 6 successfully test-fired the intermediate-range ballistic missile Agni-3 from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur in Odisha, validating all operational and technical parameters, officials said. The launch was conducted under the aegis of…

Sunil Motilal Sadarangani (59), the owner of the iconic Multani Bakery, jumped from the 17th floor of Panash Apartments on Vijaypur Road. An entrepreneur and owner of a well-known bakery died by suicide by jumping from the 17th floor of a building in Maharashtra’s Solapur. Sunil Motilal Sadarangani (59), the owner of the iconic Multani Bakery, jumped…

High drama unfolded at Pappu Yadav’s house in Mandiri locality when a police team arrived to execute a warrant issued by an MP/MLA court in the case registered under section 467 (forgery of documents) of the Indian Penal Code Six-time MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who won the last Lok Sabha poll in 2024 as an…

“It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills,” the Ministry of External Affairs said India on Friday (February 7, 2026) categorically rejected Pakistan’s allegations of an Indian link to the bombing at a mosque in Islamabad that killed…

Close to 65 per cent of frauds involve amounts less than Rs 50,000, and customers will be eligible to get pay-outs in fraud cases even if they have shared a one-time password (OTP). The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to compensate up to Rs 25,000 per case for losses arising from small-value fraudulent transactions. Close…

Police allege that the councillor’s son plotted and carried out the fatal stabbing of his stepmother, driven by resentment over his father’s third marriage. Rubina, the third wife of BJP-supported Mandsaur municipal councillor Shahid Meo, died on-spot after getting stabbed by assailants on Thursday (February 5) evening in Madhya Pradesh, in what police initially treated as a…

India has reduced funding for the Chabahar port in its latest Union Budget. Iranian ambassador Mohammad Fathali highlighted the port’s strategic significance for regional connectivity, particularly for access to Afghanistan and Central Asia. As India slashed the allocation for the Chabahar port in its Union Budget, Iran said that it remains open to working with New Delhi…

Justice M Nagaprasanna observed that the case is unique and raises an important legal issue since the crime has been attributed to an inanimate object. The interim order was passed while hearing a petition filed by NewSpace , a Bengaluru-based aerospace and defence research company that manufactures drones for the Indian armed forces. According to the plea,…

The Greater Noida Police arrested the director after an FIR was registered over the death of a 27-year-old software engineer. The Allahabad High Court on Thursday ordered the immediate release of Abhay Kumar, director of MZ Wiztown Planners, after finding that his arrest in connection with the Noida techie death case was carried out without following mandatory…

According to the minister, a joint statement would pave the way for reduction of US tariff on Indian goods to 18% from the current 50%. New Delhi: India and the United States are likely to issue a joint statement regarding the trade deal in the next four-five days and the first tranche of the proposed Bilateral Trade…

The Delhi High Court on Thursday shot down Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav’s final effort to avoid prison in a cheque bounce case, prompting him to state that he will surrender before Tihar jail today. Yadav was present in court today. Senior Advocate Abhijat appeared for him and stated that they would pay a ₹25 lakh amount today…

Within the GCC, the UAE and Saudi Arabia has India’s largest trading partners. Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday announced that India will be restarting talks for a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This announcement from Piyush Goyal comes just as India sealed two major trade deals – one with the European…

Soon after the deaths, the father told police and several media organisations that the girls’ actions were linked to online gaming platforms. A day after three minor half-sisters jumped to their deaths from their apartment in Ghaziabad, their father alleged that in the hours before the incident, the girls had demanded that he take them to South…

The Mumbai Police informed the court that conversations related to the January 31 firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s house were conducted through the Signal app and later deleted, prompting efforts to retrieve the data as part of the ongoing investigation. Investigators probing the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Mumbai residence have found that the accused used the…

The drill will test the Indian Air Force’s combat readiness through large-scale simulated war scenarios, integrating fighters, transport aircraft, helicopters, drones and layered air defence systems under real-time command control. The Indian Air Force will conduct a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border on February 27, showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta says air and Yamuna pollution are legacy issues, defends long-term reforms on transport, waste and sewage, and argues that structural changes, not quick fixes, will deliver lasting results. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has described air pollution and the pollution of the Yamuna river as “legacy problems” rooted in years of neglect…

Government data showed that 377 of 754 aircraft audited since January last year had recurring defects, with Air India Group accounting for 191 flagged planes and IndiGo reporting 148 aircraft with repeat snags. Around half the aircraft examined for technical deficiencies across Indian carriers have shown recurring defects, with Air India Group and IndiGo accounting for the…

At least 16 labourers were killed in a dynamite blast at a suspected illegal rat-hole coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, with several feared trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing, and an inquiry has been ordered. Rat-hole mining has been banned since 2014 due to safety and environmental concerns, with restrictions upheld by the Supreme Court.…

The Income Tax Department told the Madras High Court that Jayalalithaa’s Poes Garden bungalow ‘Veda Nilayam’ will be auctioned if her legal heirs fail to clear ₹13.69 crore in income and wealth tax arrears with interest. The property was attached during her lifetime. The Income Tax Department has informed the Madras High Court that former Chief Minister…

Shock and gloom have shrouded two families, who knew each other well and had seen three marriages between their members, after a woman killed her husband with the help of her lover and his friends in Sri Ganganagar district – an incident that is now being called Rajasthan’s honeymoon murder. Anjali, 23, from Sadulshahar in the district,…

Sarthak Mahapatra went missing near Mauritius while on duty. His family seeks urgent help from Odisha and central authorities for a transparent investigation. A merchant navy officer from Odisha’s Bhadrak district has reportedly gone missing while on duty aboard a ship near Mauritius on February 3, leading his family to appeal to both the central and state…

Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir have recently visited PoK, delivering fiery speeches that have raised concerns over regional stability Amid tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, Pakistani leadership has heightened its provocative narrative contributing to political and military friction surrounding the region. Both Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Field Marshal…

The officials said, “the operation concluded successfully however, the area remains under surveillance.” Two terrorists were killed in a coordinated operation launched by joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, successfully concluding Operation KIYA in the Jophar forest area of Basantgarh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, Army officials said. The officials…

The union has called for immediate notification of minimum base fares and the prohibition on the use of private (non-commercial) vehicles for commercial app-based rides. Transport workers from Uber, Rapido and Ola, among others, across the country will observe an “All-India Breakdown” on February 7 to protest government inaction and fare exploitation by app-based aggregator platforms, the…

Police said preliminary inquiries indicated that the sisters had developed a growing dependence on an online task-based interactive game, and had been spending increasing amounts of time on it. Three minor sisters died after allegedly jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor apartment in Ghaziabad in the early hours of Wednesday, with the police suspecting that the…

In a new podcast, Nick Jonas highlighted the qualities of a good husband – reliability, trustworthiness, and being a good example for his daughter Malti. Nick Jonas is answering the age-old question of ‘What does it take to be a good husband?’ The 33-year-old singer appeared on the Wednesday, February 4, episode of Jay Shetty’s On Purpose…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Central government to consider reviewing its decision to detain climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the National Security Act (NSA). A Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and PB Varale was hearing the plea moved by Wangchuk’s wife Gitanjali J Angmo against his preventive detention. The Court told Additional Solicitor General KM…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Malaysia on February 7–8, 2026, to hold bilateral talks, engage the Indian diaspora, and review the India-Malaysia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia from February 7 to 8, 2026, at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the government said. The visit…

Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui after two FIRs were filed on a UGC complaint. A court granted four days of police custody. The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui, the chairman of Al Falah University, in connection with alleged irregularities, officials said on Wednesday. The arrest comes…

Ishaan said that he is deeply sad and heartbroken, especially for the journalists who covered the global news and worked hard to report stories from different parts of the world. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s son Ishaan Tharoor shared an emotional post on social media, claiming that he has been laid off from The Washington Post on Wednesday.…

A website launched by Assam Congress to question Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was allegedly hacked minutes after going live in Guwahati, triggering a fierce political clash. Sarma announced civil and criminal defamation cases against senior Congress leaders as the election battle intensifies. Minutes after the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) launched a website aimed at questioning…

BJP’s Nemcha Kipgen and Losii Dikho of the Naga People’s Front sworn in as Deputy Chief Ministers, represent the Kuki-Zo and Naga communities; two more MLAs take oath as Ministers The installation of a Bharatiya Janata Party‑led National Democratic Alliance government, with a Meitei leader at the helm, brought an end to nearly a year of President’s…

An Air India and an IndiGo aircraft collided on the ground at Mumbai airport on Tuesday while carrying passengers. The incident occurred as Air India flight AI 2732 was pushing back for departure and IndiGo flight 6E 791 was taxiing after landing. Both aircraft returned to the bay for inspection. All passengers are safe, DGCA said. An…

An avalanche near the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel has blocked the Manali–Keylong road, stranding several taxis but fortunately causing no casualties. An avalanche occurred at three different locations near the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel, resulting in the blockage of the Manali–Keylong road. Several taxis were stranded on the route, causing significant inconvenience to…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for compromising India’s interests in a newly announced trade deal with the United States. He accused the Prime Minister of yielding to pressure and undermining Indian farmers, claiming their hard work has been sold off through this agreement. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched an all-stock lock-barrel…

A viral post about being denied cutlery at Delhi’s iconic restaurant has sparked an online debate on food traditions versus personal comfort. While some praised the hand-eating custom as part of the experience, others argued diners should be free to choose how they eat. A light-hearted moment at one of Delhi’s most celebrated restaurants has unexpectedly snowballed…

The Union Budget aims for Viksit Bharat by 2047, emphasizing stability in policies and ongoing reforms, particularly for MSMEs, benefiting the common man. Union Budget 2026-27 sets the roadmap to Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by providing stability in taxation, policies, and reforms, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that her government will continue to keep up the…

India-US trade deal: The deal aims to strengthen bilateral trade and support Indian exporters facing competition from lower-duty countries. The India-US trade deal exempts Indian dairy and “sensitive” agriculture items from its ambit, provides for zero-duty access to over $40 billion worth of Indian goods, and reduces customs duties on labor-intensive Indian merchandise such as textiles, leather…

Rubio held one-on-one talks with Jaishankar at the state department ahead of the critical minerals ministerial meeting being hosted by the US on Wednesday. External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Washington, DC, on Tuesday, where the two leaders “welcomed” the trade deal reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President…

Jairam Ramesh said Trump had announced the halt of Operation Sindoor from Washington DC, the updates on India’s oil purchases from Russia and Venezuela from Washington. New Delhi: Congress on Monday night targeted the union government over the Indo-US trade deal announcement by President Donald Trump, claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “capitulated finally” and insisting…

‘The Prime Minister, the defence minister and the home minister were all present. If the LoP raised an issue, he should have been allowed to ask,’ Akhilesh added. New Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav supported Rahul Gandhi in the midst of a heated exchange between the Opposition and treasury benches, and said that the Leader of…

The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, and four people have been arrested in connection with the incident. Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case after unidentified assailants opened fire outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu on Sunday. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility, and four people have been arrested in connection with…

Punjab has recorded a 48 percent decline in road accident deaths since the launch of the Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF) in February 2025, according to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday praised the two-year completion of his government’s initiative, Sadak Surakhya Force (SSF), for bringing down the deaths caused by road accidents…

Mamata Banerjee targeted Gyanesh Kumar, comparing his conduct to that of former West Bengal governor Jagdeep Dhankhar. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday held an acrimonious meeting with the Election Commission in Delhi over the ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, with the Trinamool Congress chief accusing chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar…

The Uttar Pradesh government has withheld the January salaries of over 68,000 state employees for failing to upload details of their movable and immovable properties on the Manav Sampada Portal. Employees were required to submit information by January 31, 2026, as part of mandatory online disclosure. The government has warned that non-compliance may also affect promotions. The…

Air India’s Boeing 787-8 flight AI-132 faced a critical fuel control switch malfunction, mirroring the deadly AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad last year. The aircraft landed safely, but aviation experts demand an independent probe, citing potential mechanical flaws. Authorities and Air India face calls for urgent transparency and fleet-wide inspections. Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet is under…

The son, Mihir, had recently returned to Ranchi from Kolkata. According to police, he died by suicide after hanging himself at the family’s residence. A young chartered accountant is dead, and his mother and teenage sister are in critical condition following an apparent coordinated suicide attempt at their home in the Ashok Nagar district of Ranchi. The…

The absence of any official communication from PCB will mean that the ICC will have to wait before deciding its next course of action. The drama around the India-Pakistan ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 match in Colombo is not ending. A day after the Government of Pakistan tweeted that their men’s cricket team will boycott the…

Justice BV Nagarathna of the Supreme Court on Monday made strong oral observations on parental responsibility, while hearing bail pleas connected to the 2024 Pune Porsche accident in which two persons were killed. After dictating an order granting bail to three accused alleged to have conspired to swap blood samples in the case, Justice Nagarathna squarely placed…

Addressing reporters after the conclusion of a two-day meeting of the Ram Temple Construction Committee here, Mishra said that Larsen & Toubro (L&T) and Tata Consultancy, which are executing key works at the site, will exit the temple complex by April 30 once construction is over. All construction work related to the Ram temple in Ayodhya is…

The incident occurred on the evening of January 30, when Sayak visited Olypub with two friends and ordered a mutton steak. Popular Park Street bar-cum-restaurant Olypub has issued a formal apology after unintentionally serving beef instead of goat meat to YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty, prompting him to withdraw his police complaint against the waiter involved. The incident occurred…

Police sources say the accused allegedly murdered his parents and sister who was pregnant out of wedlock A triple murder reported from Karnataka’s Vijayanagara district has taken a dramatic turn, with police now investigating the case with the angle that this could be a case of alleged honour killing planned to the last detail and the missing…

Bird flu has been confirmed in Naugachia subdivision of Bhagalpur district after over 150 crows were found dead. Authorities have launched sanitisation and surveillance drives to contain the outbreak and prevent spread to poultry farms. Bird flu has been confirmed in Naugachia subdivision of Bihar’s Bhagalpur district after more than 150 crows were found dead, prompting an…

A video featuring the late NCP leader Ajit Pawar has gained attention after his wife, Sunetra Pawar, became Maharashtra’s first female deputy chief minister following his death in a plane crash. The clip, shared by Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, shows Ajit Pawar expressing his outrage over political opportunism soon after the death of BJP leader Girish…

The US is enhancing its air and missile defences in the Middle East amid concerns of potential Iranian retaliation, while President Trump refrains from ordering military strikes. The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group and advanced fighter jets have been deployed, but extensive airstrikes on Iran are not imminent. The United States is moving additional air and missile…

Jaiswal said instead of parroting frivolous claims, Pakistan would do better to focus on “addressing long-standing demands of its people in the region” NEW DELHI: India on Sunday rejected allegations by Pakistan’s civilian and military authorities linking New Delhi to a series of attacks in Balochistan, and this was part of the usual tactics to deflect attention from Islamabad’s…

Nipah virus does not just infect the body, it disrupts immune defences at multiple levels, suppressing early antiviral responses and triggering harmful inflammation. Nipah virus is among the deadliest zoonotic infections known to humans, with fatality rates ranging from 40 to 75 per cent in reported outbreaks. What makes the virus especially dangerous is not just its…

The budget presentation this year is set to be unique among all budgets presented in the last 75 years, government sources told Hindustan Times. Breaking from long-standing tradition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to deliver a Union Budget speech on Sunday, February 1, that will place unprecedented emphasis on Part B of the Budget, government sources…

The Indian Navy is shifting its approach to naval diplomacy from high-profile visibility to empowering regional partners with essential security tools. For decades, the standard currency of naval diplomacy has been visibility. If a nation wanted to project influence, it sent a destroyer to a foreign port, hosted a fleet review, or conducted ahigh-profile ceremonial exchange. But…

A former MLA and minister, Dr Sidhu was initially elected on a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ticket before joining the Congress along with her husband. In recent years, she has remained in the public eye for her outspoken views on internal party matters. Senior Punjab leader Dr Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Punjab Congress chief and…

An online educational guidance platform claimed that around 145 EWS-listed seats in deemed universities were reportedly taken by candidates who paid fee in crores. The claim prompted misuse of the EWS reservation quota and gave a hint at a possible scam in NEET PG seats. The recent NEET PG counselling outcomes have stirred widespread concern about possible…

A waiter was arrested after actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty alleged he was served beef instead of mutton at Kolkata’s Olypub restaurant. Chakraborty said he was not informed about the dish and consumed it unknowingly. The issue surfaced after a second plate was served, following which he filed a complaint with the police. A waiter was arrested…

The BJP declined to comment on the UGC’s controversial equity regulations after the Supreme Court stayed them, citing vagueness and potential misuse. Party spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said the matter is sub judice but stressed that the government is committed to ensuring “justice for all” and will not allow injustice to anyone. The BJP on Friday refrained from…

Sunetra Pawar reaffirmed the Mahayuti government’s commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Developed India 2047’. Minutes after being sworn in as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Sunetra Pawar on Saturday said she was “ready to serve” the state and vowed to carry forward the people-centric legacy of her late husband, senior Nationalist Congress Party…