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According to official figures compiled by the State Disaster Management Department, over 1,000 people have died in such incidents in the last 10 years alone The sacred land of Uttarakhand, often called Devbhoomi for its spiritual significance, has been trapped in a decade-long spiral of devastation. Between 2015 and 2024, the state endured a relentless barrage of…

CM Dhami sanctioned Rs 1.3 lakh each from the State Disaster Relief Fund to 15 families in Sainji village whose houses were completely destroyed Uttarkashi Flash Foods: Rescue operations continued on Thursday in the high-altitude villages of Dharali in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district after a cloudburst led to flash floods. At least five people were killed, and nearly…

In the CCTV footage, the specially-abled woman was seen running in a deserted road for her life as the bike-borne men chased her at night. In a shocking incident, a 21-year-old specially-abled woman was allegedly raped on a fairly deserted road, at a kilometre distance from the residences of top police personnel in Uttar Pradesh’s Balrampur, according…

Maneka Gandhi, a prominent animal rights activist, criticised the Supreme Court’s order to remove stray dogs in Delhi-NCR, deeming it impractical and financially burdensome. Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi has lashed out at the Supreme Court’s recent directive ordering the removal of stray dogs from Delhi-NCR. Calling the order “impractical,” “financially unviable,” and…

India’s top 300 families now control wealth worth over Rs 140 lakh crore, or 40% of the GDP, Hurun-Barclays reports. The Ambanis lead with Rs 28 lakh crore, double the Adanis. The Ambani family, headed by billionaire Mukesh Ambani, possesses a wealth of Rs 28 lakh crore, more than double that of the Adani family at Rs…

A 70-year-old Sikh man was brutally assaulted near a Gurudwara in Los Angeles. As per reports, the elderly person is in a critical state. A 70-year-old Sikh man was brutally assaulted outside a Gurudwara in Los Angeles. According to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) chief, Jim McDonnell, the suspect who unleashed the brutal act against the elderly…

India’s drive to produce more ethanol is leading its farmers to switch away from growing oilseeds, undermining government efforts in the world’s largest buyer of cooking oils to reduce costly imports. Helped by record corn and rice harvests, New Delhi is using more of the grains to make ethanol and meet its target of blending 20% of…

The Bench said that if any individual or organisation creates obstruction to the exercise, the Court will take strict action against them. The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Delhi government, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) to start removing stray dogs from all localities in Delhi. A Bench of Justices…

In a strong push against the growing stray menace, the Rajasthan High Court and Supreme Court have issued parallel orders for the immediate removal of stray dogs from public roads across multiple cities. The Rajasthan High Court has come down firmly on the issue of stray animals, directing municipal bodies across the state to clear dogs and…

With India now on the list, Indian nationals convicted in the UK can be deported before their appeals are heard. Once sent back, they would continue the appeal process remotely The UK has officially expanded its controversial “Deport Now, Appeal Later” policy to cover 23 countries, including India. This policy empowers British authorities to deport foreign nationals…

The officials said the agency conducted the raids at the residences of several persons, who were formerly associated with the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) in connection with the murder of Sarla Bhat. The State Investigation Agency on Tuesday carried out raids at several places in central Kashmir as part of its investigation into the…

The ED also alleged that in the alleged money laundering linked real estate transaction, Robert Vadra exerted ‘undue influence’ on Haryana government officials through former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda. Robert Vadra, the businessman husband of Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, gave “evasive” replies during questioning in a 2008 “fraudulent” land deal in Shikohpur village of Haryana’s…

The three boys left the school around noon on Saturday but failed to return by the designated time, prompting school authorities to alert the police. Three class 6 students of a prestigious boys’ boarding school in Shimla went missing over the weekend as they stepped out for their weekly outing day. According to the police, the boys…

The Noida police apprehended six individuals from West Bengal’s Birbhum district for allegedly operating a fraudulent “international police” office in Central Noida’s Sector 70. Noida police on Sunday arrested six men for allegedly running a fake “international police” office in Sector 70, Central Noida. According to officials, the men were misleading people through a fake office and…

The notice came days after Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, alleged “vote theft” in Karnataka, Haryana and Maharashtra. Soon after, the Election Commission urged him to either sign a declaration to back his allegations or “apologise to the nation” for making “absurd” claims. The Karnataka chief electoral officer (CEO) on Sunday issued a…

The Air India flight, which was carrying several MPs, including Congress secretary KC Venugopal, hit turbulence shortly after takeoff from Thiruvananthpuram. An Air India flight from Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram to Delhi escaped a mishap when another flight came on the same runway after the flight was diverted to Chennai due to a fault. The flight, AI 2455, which…

Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri Says, ‘He Wants To Expose The Agencies That Want To Hide The Truth’ Through The Bengal Files! Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is currently promoting his highly anticipated film, The Bengal Files, in the USA through multiple world premieres across various cities. Without teasing or creating controversy, the filmmaker began the promotions silently and respectfully. However,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remark came after the Navy was asked to hold back from a reportedly planned strike on Karachi port during Operation Sindoor. While reviewing the Operation Sindoor with the Indian defence forces’ chiefs amid soaring tensions with Pakistan on May 10, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the efforts of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi…

Air Force Chief Amar Preet Singh said political will was one of the key reasons for the success of Operation Sindoor With Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh rejecting the Opposition’s charge that ‘Air Force’s hands were tied’ during Operation Sindoor, the BJP has launched a scathing attack on senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of…

There’s something extra unsettling about the words flesh-eating and beach season being in the same sentence. But that’s where we are. A bacterium called Vibrio vulnificus is spreading across five southern states, and it has already been linked to nine deaths this year. It lives in warm, salty, not-super-clear water—the kind you wade into barefoot while holding…

The flash flood that flattened Dharali village this week is the latest in a deadly pattern of natural disasters in Uttarakhand. Flash floods and landslides have claimed 705 lives in the hill state over the past decade, with flash floods alone killing 389, disaster management data shows. As per details accessed by TOI, 316 people lost their…

ICICI Bank has increased the average minimum balance requirement for savings accounts opened on or after August 1 ICICI Bank Increases Average Minimum Balance: ICICI Bank has increased the average minimum balance requirement for savings accounts opened on or after August 1, 2025. This move is aimed at expanding its premium customer base, a banker told NDTV Profit…

The Supreme Court has stayed a MP High Court order in a property dispute involving Saif Ali Khan’s family over the inheritance of Bhopal’s last Nawab, Hamidullah Khan’s estate. The Supreme Court on Friday granted an interim stay on a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that had remanded a decades-old royal estate dispute, involving the family of…

Just 120 Indian soldiers, led by Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, beat back 5,000 Chinese troopers at Rezang La in 1962, preventing China’s takeover of Ladakh. A search party found frozen bodies of Indian soldiers still holding guns, showing the last stand in which 110 of the 120 Indians were killed. Revisiting the legendary battle of the 1962…

After the incident, villagers rushed to the scene after hearing the screams of the passengers. Authorities have confirmed the deaths of four women and the bus driver. A hard-hitting video of a bus accident from Uttar Pradesh’s Barabanki surfaced on social media, wherein a woman can be seen trapped inside the mangled bus, while some onlookers stood…

The incident happened at Harsil helipad when Dhan Gauri, a resident of Ishanpur in Ahmedabad, went over to the chief minister to express her gratitude for being looked after so well by the state government. Uttarkashi: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhamion Friday was moved by the emotional gesture of a rescued woman pilgrim from Gujarat who…

A fresh round of gunfire at Kapil Sharma’s Kaps Cafe in Canada and an “open threat” from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang have prompted Mumbai Crime Branch to consider questioning the comedian again. The Mumbai Crime Branch is set to speak to comedian Kapil Sharma again following the latest firing incident at his Kaps Cafe in Surrey, Canada,…

Indian Railways has launched its longest freight train, named ‘Rudrastra’, measuring 4.5 kilometers and consisting of 354 wagons powered by seven locomotives. This train completes a 200-kilometer journey from Ganjkhwaja to Garhwa Road in approximately five hours. By linking six rakes into one unit, the Railways enhances efficiency, reducing time and operational costs. Indian Railways has launched…

A couple was allegedly refused entry to a restaurant in Delhi for wearing traditional Indian attire, a video of which has gone viral on social media. In the now-viral video, the couple can be seen narrating their ordeal after being denied entry to the restaurant located in Delhi’s Pitampura area. The couple claimed that, while others were…

Flightradar data showed 105 flights were delayed on Saturday. While 13 flights to the IGI Airport were delayed, 92 outbound flights were also behind schedule. Delhi and its neighbouring areas received heavy rain, bringing a respite from the humidity and leaving several areas of the capital waterlogged. The IMD has issued a red alert for the city.…

Days after US President Donald Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil, PM Modi invited Putin to visit India later this year for the Annual Bilateral Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the phone. In their conversation, the Russian President briefed…

The Income Tax Bill 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 to replace the Income Tax Act, 1961, has been formally withdrawn. The Income Tax Bill, 2025, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on February 13 to replace the existing Income Tax Act, 1961, has been formally withdrawn. A new version of…

Former US Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade and senior foreign policy expert, Christopher Padilla, has warned that the ongoing trade tensions could pose a risk of long-term damage to the India-US relationship. “I’m concerned that for the sake of short-term issues, we’re putting this relationship at risk,” Mr Padilla told IANS. He also feared that “there…

On August 7, a day before the meeting with Manturov, NSA Ajit Doval held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russia’s Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu. Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held a meeting with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval, focusing on defense and strategic cooperation between the two countries, the Russian…

Indian authorities have banned 25 books in Kashmir that they say propagate “false narratives” and “secessionism” in the disputed region, where strict controls on the media have escalated in recent years. The ban threatens people with prison time for selling or owning these works by authors such as Booker Prize-winning novelist and activist Arundhati Roy, constitutional expert…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasised the significance of multilateralism and the need for cooperation in addressing trade challenges. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke on phone on Thursday amid US President Donald Trump’s tariff war against both nations. During the call, which…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday categorically stated that India “will not compromise” and “is ready to pay the price for the same.” United States President Donald Trump ruled out the possibility of trade negotiations with India unless the tariff dispute is resolved. Trump’s remark comes ahead of the US team’s scheduled visit to India for later…

The United States overtook Bangladesh in 2024 to become India’s top source of foreign tourists, with over 18 lakh visitors — nearly 1 in every 6 Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs). A total of 26,625 Pakistanis visited India in 2024 — the highest since 2022 — Tourism Ministry data presented in the Rajya Sabha shows. In contrast, 30,620…

In Gurugram, an upscale suburb just outside Delhi, gleaming SUVs, futuristic skyscrapers and neat apartments stand in stark contrast to nearby mosquito swarms, trash heaps and tarpaulin shanties. Inside the gated compounds live some of India’s richest, while in the slums nearby live poor migrant workers – mostly domestic helpers, garbage-pickers and daily-wage workers – who keep…

Though the ice cream mimics the flavour of human breast milk, it does not actually contain any. A parent product company and a boutique ice cream brand in the United States have collaborated to introduce a new ice cream flavour that has been raising eyebrows across the internet – one that’s designed to taste like breast milk.…

Hailing India as an “incredibly fast-growing” market, Altman noted the remarkable pace at which Indian citizens and businesses are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI). India, currently OpenAI’s second-largest market, could soon become its largest globally, CEO Sam Altman said on Wednesday as the company unveiled its next-generation model, GPT-5, which will be available free to all users. Hailing…

A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on Thursday.   A food delivery agent allegedly attacked a woman with a sharp weapon after she questioned him about the delay in the service in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on Thursday. According to…

The incident occurred close to the residence of a college-goer, who was raped and found dead in 2012 in Dharmasthala town. Four men, representing three YouTube channels, including a cameraman, were attacked by a large mob near Dharmasthala in Dakshina Kannada district on Wednesday evening, when they were interviewing a person, amid an ongoing probe by SIT…

Police were called to the Guards Polo Club in Virginia Water just after 5 pm on Thursday, 12 June, following the death of a man in his 50s at the location. “Colleagues from South East Coast Ambulance also attended and confirmed that the man had sadly died at the scene”, the police said. Businessman Sunjay Kapur –…

AG Noorani’s ‘The Kashmir Dispute 1947–2012’; political scientist Sumantra Bose’s ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads’ and ‘Contested Lands’ are among the banned books The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered a ban on 25 books including those for allegedly propagating “false narrative and secessionism”. Writer-activist Arundhati Roy’s ‘Azadi’; constitutional expert AG Noorani’s ‘The Kashmir Dispute 1947–2012’; political scientist…

Earlier in June, two other bizarre applications surfaced—one in Patna, where a dog was granted a residential certificate under the name “Dog Babu” A strange pattern of fraudulent residential certificate applications is unfolding in Bihar, where officials in Samastipur recently uncovered an audacious attempt to issue a certificate in the name of Donald Trump, the President of…

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated first among several upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings ‘Kartavya Bhavan’ at Kartavya Path on Wednesday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 at Kartavya Path in the national capital. Kartavya Bhavan-3 is the first among the 10 upcoming Common Central Secretariat buildings, and is a part of the broader transformation of…

A woman from Odisha underwent a complex robotic Whipple procedure to remove a tricky tumour in her pancreas, which was becoming life-threatening. The surgery, also known as robotic pancreaticoduodenectomy, is a minimally invasive treatment option recommended for pancreatic cancer and other conditions related to the pancreas, gallbladder, small intestine, and bile duct. A 53-year-old homemaker from Bhubaneshwar…

The searches were conducted as part of a money laundering probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), following FIRs filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday carried out search operations at 11 locations across Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Dehradun in connection with a Rs 260…

Soon after Trump announced a penalty of another 25 per cent on India for buying Russian oil, the former Congress president said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should not let Indian interests be overridden. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods is “economic…

Hours after US President Donald Trump signed a nine-section Executive Order imposing an additional 25% tariff on India for importing oil from Russia, bringing the total tariff on goods from India to 50%, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra suggested two strong steps India could take to turn the situation to its advantage. In a post on micro-blogging…

The Defence Acquisition Council approved several proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore to boost the capability of all three services in various domains. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Tuesday approved various proposals amounting to a total cost of about Rs 67,000 crore, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to…

The viral image shows Sourabh More lying on a footpath outside TCS’s Sahyadri Park campus in in Hinjewadi, Pune A photo of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee sleeping on the footpath outside the company’s Pune office has gone viral, sparking widespread outrage and raising questions about worker treatment in the IT industry. The employee, identified as…

The move, approved by Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, is aimed at preventing misuse and ensuring that only genuine beneficiaries get subsidies and aid. If you’re planning to apply for any government welfare scheme in Delhi, your Aadhar card is now a must. The Delhi government has made Aadhaar mandatory for issuing income certificates, a document required to…

Uttarkashi Cloudburst: Reportedly, at least four people have lost their lives while many are feared missing, after a deadly flash-flood wiped out half a village in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi. Horrifying videos of the incident are circulating on social media, leaving netizens numb. Uttarkashi District Emergency Operation Centre has also issued emergency numbers: 01374222126, 01374222722, 9456556431. Horrifying screams of…

Tahawwur Rana submitted before the court that he needs to consult his family members before changing his counsel, while seeking permission for a phone call. He is currently being represented by a legal aid counsel. A Delhi Court reserved its order on the plea moved by 26/11 attack alleged mastermind Tahawwur Rana seeking to make phone call…

Reacting to the newly signed India-UK trade agreement, Mittal shared a strongly worded post on LinkedIn, hailing India’s rise in global negotiations and taking aim at the US for its policies towards Indian professionals. Shaadi.com founder and Shark Tank India judge Anupam Mittal has criticised the United States over its “messy” visa system and stalled trade talks…

The army also urged to avoid spreading unverified information. “Please avoid spreading unverified information,” the army said. Immediately after reports of a ceasefire violation by the Pakistani army, the Indian Army on Tuesday stated that there had been no violation of the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. “There have been some…

The decision to procure the supersonic cruise missiles came on the back of the huge success of Operation Sindoor, during which the weapon was used extensively and caused heavy damage to enemy targets. In a bid to bolster its defence capabilities, India is set to place large-scale orders for the Indo-Russian BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles for both…

Trump has ramped up his attack after calling both New Delhi and Moscow “dead economies” last week. After slapping a 25% tariff on Indian goods, he has now threatened to impose additional duties, citing New Delhi’s “buying massive amounts of Russian oil.” US President Donald Trump has upped the ante on India over its purchase of oil…

The event coincides with peak office hours when heavy traffic is expected in the area due to the movement of dignitaries, government officials and invitees. Traffic restrictions will be in place across parts of New Delhi on Wednesday evening as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Kartavya Bhavan at 6.30 pm, police said. The event…

The first discovery was made at spot 6 on the third day of the excavation process. The remains have been sent for forensic examination The special investigation team (SIT) probing the alleged mass burials near the Nethravathi river in Dharmasthala on Monday recovered a set of skeletal remains including a skull, along with fragments of a saree,…

The NDA meeting comes just days before the nomination process for the vice-presidential election begins on August 7. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address a meeting of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) parliamentary party on Tuesday. The meeting will bring together MPs of the ruling alliance and marks a rare full-session gathering, being held…

A video of the incident — which shows at least 22 vehicles, including the Mercedes convertible, Toyota Fortuners, Mahindra Thars, Scorpios, and several hatchbacks — surfaced online after a local resident shared it on social media, tagging Gurugram Police and seeking action Traffic was disrupted for several minutes on the road connecting Gurugram’s Sector 108 with the…

“The age of all of them is around 20-25 years, and they work as labourers in Delhi. The Police have recovered some Bangladeshi documents from them. Currently, they are being interrogated,” police said. Delhi Police said on Monday they have arrested five Bangladeshi “illegal immigrants” and launched an investigation. “All of them are illegal immigrants”, police said,…

A private hospital here is under probe for allegedly leaving a gauze inside a woman’s stomach, which caused her uterus to be removed, according to the chief medical officer. It was a double whammy for Noorjahan, who gave birth to a stillborn. When, after surgery, she complained of pain and her stitches started bleeding, her husband, Tahir,…

Supreme Court rapped Rahul Gandhi over his remarks on Indian Army and “Chinese occupation of Indian territory”, and said freedom of expression cannot be used to “say anything”. The Supreme Court on Monday rapped Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his “defamatory” remarks concerning the Indian Army and “Chinese occupation of Indian territory” after the Galwan clashes. A…

In Khagaria, fake residence certificate applications under names like Lord Ram and a crow were rejected, prompting police action. After the well-known ‘dog babu’ and ‘Sonalika tractor’, another incident came into the limelight from Khagaria district, where applications for residence certificates have been moved under the names of Hindu deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita, as well…

A video of Shajeer, a lorry driver from Cherpulassery, killing a cat and sharing it on Instagram has sparked outrage in Kerala. Police are investigating and trying to locate him. A disturbing video of a man killing a cat and sharing the footage on Instagram has triggered outrage in Kerala, prompting a police investigation. The accused has…

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to directly entertain a plea by former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, challenging provisions in criminal law that he said enable ‘piecemeal’ investigation into the alleged Chhattisgarh liquor scam case, in which he is among the accused [Bhupesh Kumar Baghel v. Union Of India And Ors]. A Bench…

In a bizarre incident, a 19-year-old youth was shocked to find that more than ₹1.13 lakh crore had suddenly appeared in his dead mother’s Kotak Mahindra Bank account. The account was immediately frozen and the matter has been reported to the Income Tax department for investigation. The shocking incident occurred in Dankaur located in Greated Noida, where…

The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributor Chiefs’ Conclave in October 2025. The four-day event will bring together army chiefs from countries that contribute to UN peacekeeping operations. However, Pakistan and China will not be invited. According to official sources, the process of sending invitations is ongoing and the names of Pakistan and China…

We revisit the Ambani legacy settlement saga following the Enforcement Directorate’s first arrest linked to a multi-crore loan fraud case against Anil Ambani’s companies It is one of those mysteries that may never be solved. Did Mukesh Ambani admit of his own volition to “ownership issues that are in the private domain”? Or was he cornered by…

The buzz around J&K’s statehood to be restored started after President Droupadi Murmu had back-to-back meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Playing down the rumours around Jammu and Kashmir regaining its statehood anytime soon, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said that nothing like that is going to happen in the…

New Delhi, responding to US President Donald Trump’s threat to substantially hike tariffs on the buying and selling of Russian oil, said India is being targeted in an “unjustified and unreasonable” manner. Hours after US President Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs against India for buying Russian oil amid the Ukraine war, India on Monday hit back…

These meetings come at a time when the process for electing the next Vice President has formally begun and tensions continue in Parliament over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process of the Election Commission in Bihar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Sunday. While the official agenda of the meeting has…

On Sunday, screenshots of tweets from accounts impersonating international media outlets such as “China in English” and “Middle Eastern Affairs” went viral on X (formerly Twitter). The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially debunked a series of fake social media posts that falsely claimed India was reviewing U.S. trade exemptions and bilateral agreements. On Sunday, screenshots…

The Indian Air Force currently operates a variety of fighter jets, including the Russian-origin Su-30MKI, French Rafale, indigenous Tejas, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar What will India’s fifth-generation fighter aircraft be? The speculation has been going for several months as the nation weighs its options amid a complex geopolitical landscape. With its indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)…

Four SpiceJet ground staff suffered serious injuries, including a spinal fracture and a broken jaw, after an Army officer allegedly assaulted them during a confrontation over excess cabin baggage at Srinagar airport, the airline said. The incident occurred when the officer, preparing to board a flight to Delhi, attempted to carry 16 kilograms of cabin luggage—well above…

Indian pharma companies will need to change tack and find newer markets should the Trump administration impose a reciprocal tariff on pharma imports For long, the high-value US market has driven the growth of the storied Indian generic drugs industry, where companies like Cipla, Sun Pharma and Dr Reddy’s Laboratories, among others, have successfully challenged hundreds of…

By August 3 evening, rains had blocked 296 roads, disrupted 266 water schemes, and knocked out 134 power transformers across Himchal Pradesh. Amid ongoing monsoon-induced calamities across Himachal Pradesh, the state continues to reel under the devastating impact with severe disruptions across vital public utilities and a mounting death toll. The SDMA on Sunday released its latest…

ICMR seeks tech transfer for its anti-malaria vaccine, AdFalciVax, likely taking 6-7 years for readiness, targeting severe malaria caused by P. falciparum. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited an expression of interest for technology transfer to commercialise its anti-malaria vaccine candidate that it is developing in partnership with the department of biotechnology, even though…

Kamal Haasan’s comments come amid continued opposition to the NEET system for medical admissions in Tamil Nadu. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan made a powerful political and social statement on Sunday, declaring that only education has the power to “break the chains of dictatorship and Sanatana ideology”. Speaking at the 15th anniversary celebrations of actor Suriya’s Agaram…

The man’s wife Arati Saha said her husband had been worried that he would be deported to Bangladesh after implementation of the NRC. A 63-year-old man was found hanging in his residence in Kolkata on Sunday morning, with his family claiming that he had been living in fear that he would be sent to Bangladesh if the…

The formulations, which will now cost less, span a wide range of medicines including anti-inflammatory, cardiovascular, antibiotic, anti-diabetic and psychiatric medicines. In a move to make medicines more affordable for patients, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has reduced the retail prices of 35 essential drugs sold by leading pharmaceutical companies. The formulations, which will now cost…

The passenger was sitting at the door of the local train when the incident took place between Shahad and Ambivali stations on the Central Railway. A man got disbalanced and fell from a moving train when a thief snatched his mobile phone in Thane district, near Mumbai, today. The passenger was sitting at the door of the…

A bulldozer accident in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, killed the driver after the vehicle tumbled down a mountainside amid severe monsoon rains causing widespread damage. A bulldozer accident occurred in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, while it was working on road construction. The vehicle lost control and tumbled down the mountainside. The onlookers captured a video of the incident. In…

IndiGo banned Hafijul Rahaman for assaulting co-passenger during a panic attack on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight. IndiGo on Saturday imposed a flying ban on a passenger who slapped and assaulted a co-traveller on a Mumbai-Kolkata flight after the latter suffered a panic attack mid-air on Friday. In a post on X, the airline said that following due diligence,…

In addition to announcing a new 25 per cent tariff on Indian exports to the US, Trump said that India could face further penalties over its continued purchases of Russian oil Indian companies will continue importing oil from Russia despite US President Donald Trump’s move to impose higher tariffs and penalties on New Delhi, Reuters reported on…

Authorities have halted the annual Amarnath Yatra just one week before its anticipated end due to significant damage from recent heavy rainfall. Originally commencing on July 3 and set to conclude on August 9, the yatra has been shortened to allow for essential repairs on the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) Authorities have suspended…

According to the ED, BTPL fraudulently submitted fake bank guarantees worth Rs 68.2 crore for a SECI tender, allegedly receiving Rs 5.40 crore from Reliance Power Ltd. in return. A day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued summons and a lookout circular against industrialist Anil Ambani, the agency on Saturday said it had arrested the managing director…