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Advocate Siddhi Deolekar has filed a complaint at Shivaji Park Police Station against Cockroach Janata Party activists over an alleged protest despite denied permission. She cited Bombay High Court restrictions and accused the organisers of defying the law during an SIR-related protest. Siddhi Deolekar, a resident and advocate, on Friday said she lodged a complaint at Shivaji…

Raja Warring, MP from Ludhiana, resigned as Punjab Congress president on September 30, about six months before the 2027 Assembly elections, ending a tenure that began in April 2022 and was marked in recent months by open rivalry between his camp and Charanjit Singh Channi’s. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, who quit this week as Punjab Congress chief…

Anthropic invited Swami Sarvapriyananda to its San Francisco headquarters for discussions on AI ethics, morality and the possible consciousness of advanced artificial intelligence systems. Anthropic, the company behind the Claude family of AI models, invited Hindu monk Swami Sarvapriyananda to its headquarters in San Francisco for discussions on artificial intelligence, ethics and morality. A video of Sarvapriyananda…

Five Indian nationals were rescued from the Kuwait-flagged tanker MT Kazimah III after it was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. Five Indian nationals aboard a Kuwait-flagged tanker were rescued and brought ashore after the vessel was hit by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, the Indian embassy in Oman said on Friday…

The idea of full body scanners was introduced a few years back, but due to various issues, including those related to passenger privacy, the technology is yet to be deployed at the airports. Aviation security watchdog BCAS is collecting data from the ongoing trials of full body scanners at Bengaluru and Cochin airports and the algorithms will…

The Cockroach Janta Party will begin its nationwide protest today seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ will commence from Mumbai. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is all geared up to launch its nationwide protest movement today, after its deadline for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to resign passed without him…

Five people were killed and 21 injured after a truck rammed a Bolero pickup van from behind on the Samruddhi Expressway near Dhamangaon in Amravati district around 12.45 am. The injured were taken to Dhamangaon Rural Hospital and later referred to Wardha Medical College. Five people were killed and 20 injured when a truck a hit a…

A Scorpio allegedly hit a minor on National Highway 36 in Assam’s Nagaon district before fleeing with a damaged tyre. Police and locals chased the vehicle as it continued on its metal rim, reportedly hitting other vehicles and sending sparks onto the road. The Scorpio was eventually intercepted at Nonoi, where an agitated crowd allegedly damaged it…

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has sought comprehensive details from its employees, including information about their family members and relatives. Verification and character certificates issued by the police will also be mandatory. The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has decided to carry out 100 per cent verification of all staff working at the Ram…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at the UPSC’s centenary celebrations, recalled that Subhas Chandra Bose took Sanskrit as an optional paper in the civil services exam in 1920 despite British rule. Modi also praised Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for building India’s “steel frame” and urged the UPSC to focus on the next 25 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on…

The order folds the matter into the wider RG Kar conspiracy probe and bars a parallel state police investigation. The Calcutta High Court has ordered that a case being investigated by the West Bengal Police over the alleged hurried cremation of the RG Kar hospital rape and murder victim and destruction of evidence be transferred to the…

PM Modi reflected on Gandhi’s contribution to India and emphasised the importance of promoting locally made products. Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 157th birth anniversary, recalling his contribution to India and urging citizens to embrace the ideals of Swadeshi by buying at least one Khadi product on Gandhi Jayanti. In a…

The Gujarat government on Thursday compulsorily retired two Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, K Rajesh and Gaurav Dahiya. Gujarat government on Thursday compulsorily retired two IAS officers, K Rajesh and Gaurav Dahiya, as part of ‘Operation Gangajal’—its exercise against officials facing corruption, disciplinary proceedings and serious misconduct. A Gujarat government official said the action against the two…

The review flagged unrestricted access, broken pavements and protest-handling concerns, while nearly 4,000 personnel are being deployed in New Delhi. From allowing food delivery in Jantar Mantar to broken pavements turning into ammunition, Delhi Police and central security agencies have spent the past two months reviewing their handling of the July protests by the Cockroach Janata Party…

The incident took place at a Shiva temple in Sutha village, around 70 km from the district headquarters. Two ascetics were allegedly murdered on Thursday and their bodies set on fire inside a temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district where they resided, police said, adding that a local man has been detained for questioning following allegations that…

Addressing a gathering, Abdullah said the struggle for restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood had become imperative as the Centre was not demonstrating the sincerity and seriousness required to restore it. Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday accused the Centre of not being serious about restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, saying the Union Territory…

The trial concluded after 126 hearings, with the prosecution examining 22 witnesses. Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: The mother of slain merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput on Wednesday demanded death penalty for his wife Muskan Rastogi and her partner Sahil Shukla after a Meerut court convicted the two of murdering her son and attempting to conceal his body. “We…

Rahul said the fight is getting bigger and they “have to walk this path together” while Kharge said if anyone wants to fight the BJP, they should be part of the Opposition bloc. It was not acrimonious but a lot of back and forth happened at the I.N.D.I.A. bloc meeting on Wednesday over decisions on expanding its…

The latest hike follows a Rs 9.50 increase in September, when the 19-kg commercial cylinder was priced at Rs 2,747.50 in Delhi Commercial LPG prices were hiked again from Thursday, October 1, with the price of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi rising by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,810. The increase comes ahead of the festive season, when…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on Wednesday, reviewing progress in India-US cooperation across trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. They also discussed regional and global developments, reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation…

A major explosion at Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) in Jokatte, Mangaluru, killed one worker and injured nine others on Wednesday. The blast in Unit 3 triggered a massive fire and thick smoke, with tremors felt in nearby villages. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after two hours. In a major explosion that took place in…

Preet Pankaj Jain, 31, was taken into custody after police responded to a report of an adult man allegedly stalking a minor in the Medlands Community area on September 24. A Mumbai man who allegedly travelled from India to the US after a minor girl cut off contact with him has been arrested in Davidson County, Tennessee,…

The co-pilot of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the captain on Wednesday morning, triggering a battle in the cockpit. The co-pilot of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv allegedly stabbed the captain on Wednesday morning, triggering a battle in the cockpit during which the Boeing 737 MAX 8 plunged 14,300…

Nearly half a century before the Indian National Congress was born, former ICS officer Surendranath Banerjea travelled across northern India by train, rallying support for a fairer shot for Indians at the colonial civil service examination. As the UPSC turns 100 today, here’s how a fight over an exam held thousands of kilometres away in London became…

The Samajwadi Party has again named Ram Gopal Yadav as its Rajya Sabha candidate. The move puts the veteran leader on course for a sixth term in the Upper House. Samajwadi Party veteran Ram Gopal Yadav, popularly known as “professor sahab”, has declared assets worth a cumulative Rs 13.61 crore after accounting for his outstanding liabilities, as…

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned, with the party likely to announce his successor within 24-48 hours. Former minister Vijay Inder Singla is reportedly the frontrunner, while Pargat Singh, Charanjit Singh Channi and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa are also being considered. Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has resigned as the Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee president, with…

Rahul Gandhi told the Congress Working Committee that polls were being manipulated through EVMs and voter lists. The remarks sharpened the party’s call for resistance and action against the Election Commission. Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi told the Congress Working Committee on Tuesday that there were two forms of poll “match-fixing” in the country — through EVMs…

Police arrested four men after a video allegedly showed them making obscene remarks at an Israeli tourist in Kishangarh. The action followed the clip going viral on social media and a suo motu probe. The accused were identified as Mohammad Farhan, Mohammad Asim, Farhan and Akhtar Ali. Four men have been arrested after a video allegedly showing…

Diplomat Alok Amitabh Dimri’s visit comes more than 16 months after India launched Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. India has sent a delegation led by senior diplomat Alok Amitabh Dimri to a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in Islamabad. He is the most senior Indian official to visit Pakistan since the Pahalgam terror…

The INDIA Bloc is convening in Delhi today to discuss a nationwide protest against alleged electoral misconduct by the Election Commission of India. The INDIA Bloc is set to hold a key meeting in Delhi today, where opposition leaders are likely to deliberate on a proposed nationwide protest over allegations of electoral irregularities within the Election Commission…

Two Congress leaders were arrested for vandalizing Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s residence in Agra during a protest, where slogans labeling him as a “traitor” and “thief” were spray-painted. Amid nationwide protest by opposition parties against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar amid row over Special Intensive Revision (SIR), two Congress leaders were arrested on Monday for…

Shivaji Park residents have opposed CJP’s proposed October 2 protest, arguing that large gatherings disrupt peace in the area and affect the children, hospitals in the neighbourhood. Residents said demonstrations should instead be held at designated venues like Azad Maidan. However, Mumbai Police has already denied permission for the protest. Following the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) proposed…

A dispute erupted during the MCD House meeting after BJP alleged that AAP councillors misbehaved with security personnel, while AAP claimed its councillors were stopped from entering the House. Both sides accused each other of disrupting democratic proceedings. Leader of the House of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Jai Bhagwan Yadav, on Tuesday expressed serious concern over…

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday criticised former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ahead of the INDIA bloc meeting in Delhi. Adhikari alleged that Banerjee was associated with “Dimaagi Naxals” and urged security agencies to increase surveillance. Banerjee said the meeting would focus on allegations against the Election Commission. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday targeted…

The missing have been identified as 30-year-old Mamta Chavda, her 23-year-old cousin Rutvik Jansari, and her 27-year-old cousin Mayuri Solanki. A desperate plea for help has emerged from Gujarat’s Mehsana district as three young family members who set out for the United States have mysteriously vanished abroad, leaving their terrified relatives facing a staggering ransom demand. The…

According to sources, the incident took place at the CISF camp in the hills of Basohli at the Sewa Power Project. A Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel opened fire and killed four of his colleagues, including an officer, following an argument in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, sources said. The incident took place around 6.40 pm…

Ram Mohan Naidu did not indicate a timeline for the route’s opening, nor did he suggest that an agreement had been reached with China. India is exploring an alternative air route over China’s Xinjiang to reduce the impact of the continued closure of Pakistani airspace, civil aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Tuesday. He was speaking…

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri raised the issue during his meeting with the bipartisan US Congressional delegation. India conveyed its concerns to a visiting US Congressional delegation over the potential impact of Washington imposing tariffs of up to 100 per cent on Indian goods, with the Ministry of External Affairs warning that such…

Sahil Wakode’s father continued his hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan on Monday, demanding the arrest of IIT Bombay professor Suryanarayana Doolla and director Shireesh Kedare. On the tenth day of his protest, he said no inquiry panel member had contacted the family. Allegations of caste-based harassment and abetment of suicide remain under investigation. Sahil Wakode’s father…

Ten years after the 2016 Uri terror attack, we revisit how then-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar gave the go-ahead for a cross-LoC operation hours after four Pakistani terrorists killed 18 Indian Army soldiers at a military camp in Srinagar. Parikar’s green signal set in motion the planning and execution of the surgical strikes that followed days later. “Why…

A Mumbai sessions court sentenced 12 former Bhartiya Vidyarthi Sena members for assaulting a municipal school teacher and smearing black ink on his face in 2010. The court said the grievance could have been raised lawfully and held the attack aimed to deter him from performing official duties. A Mumbai Court has sentenced 12 former members of…

Sergio Gor’s Amritsar visit included stops at the Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum, along with discussions with Sikh leaders on concerns facing the community in the US. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday visited Amritsar’s Golden Temple, Jallianwala Bagh and the Partition Museum, describing the trip as a “memorable day” as he…

The Centre has approached the Bombay High Court challenging BMC permission for a high-rise near INS Trata in Mumbai’s Worli, alleging it violates Defence Ministry guidelines and poses a security risk. The plea says the building would overlook sensitive naval activities and seeks cancellation of the permission and a stay on construction. The Union government has approached…

Rasik Dulari death: During a search of Premanand Maharaj’s disciple’s room at the ashram, police reportedly recovered a tile-cutting grinder bearing blood stains. The death of one of the disciples of spiritual leader Premanand Maharaj, Deepak Lodhi, who was also known as Rasik Dulari, has taken a new turn, with investigators examining an unusual injury found during…

The Congress-led opposition has initiated nationwide protests demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid allegations of electoral misconduct. Congress-led opposition on Monday launched a nationwide protest, building up pressure on the Centre and demanding the sacking of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar amid the ‘vote chori’ row. The Congress and other opposition parties…

The proposal involves merging two companies — Tata Electronics Systems Solutions Private Limited (TESS) and Tata Consulting Engineers (TCE) — with Tata Sons Private Limited (TSPL). Tata Trusts, which hold a 66 per cent stake in Tata Sons, have proposed a restructuring of the group’s holding company that could allow it to avoid the regulatory classification that…

J&K Chief Secretary Atal Duloo and the Law Secretary Achal Sethi have sent separate letters to the Assembly Secretariat calling for disallowing the resolution, three days after it was moved by chief minister Omar Abdullah and admitted by the House. Hours before the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly started discussion on the resolution for restoration of statehood, the…

US law enforcement authorities have offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to Goldy Brar’s arrest. America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation has placed gangster Goldy Brar on its list of 10 Most Wanted Fugitives on Monday for his alleged involvement with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. US law enforcement authorities have offered a reward…

Parvesh Verma had clarified on Sunday that the man he slapped had abused his family. A day after Delhi’s PWD minister Parvesh Verma slapped a man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar, police filed a non-cognisable report under charges of voluntary causing hurt against the BJP leader. The NCR came a day after a video of…

India, a key SCO member, is attending the meeting with its National Coordinator, Alok Dimri, leading the delegation. A three-day meeting of the National Coordinators of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is underway in Islamabad to prepare for next year’s Council of Heads of State summit. India, a key SCO member, is attending the meeting with its…

A pregnant woman from Raigad was killed in Dhule after an alleged assault linked to a kala kendra dispute. Police have arrested four accused and are searching for two others as they examine each person’s role. A 31-year-old pregnant woman from Raigad was killed after being assaulted and later set on fire with petrol in Dhule’s Gartadabari…

According to health officials, five children were accidentally administered Glimepiride 2 mg, a medicine used to treat diabetes, instead of Paracetamol Kid tablets, which are routinely given to children after vaccination to manage fever and discomfort. Five children were hospitalised in Surat district after they were mistakenly given a diabetes medication instead of paracetamol following a routine…

Lovely Professional University in Punjab’s Phagwara suspended classes and postponed exams after violent protests over an alleged rape on campus. Police have registered an FIR and formed an SIT as the university denies the allegation and asks students not to spread unverified claims. Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara has suspended regular classes for 10 days…

The controversy began after the video purportedly showing Parvesh Verma slapping a man during road inspection went viral on social media. Opposition leaders have hit out at Delhi minister Parvesh Verma after a video allegedly showing him slapping a young man during a road inspection in Tilak Nagar went viral on social media. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi…

Excessive rainfall in 56 districts raised concerns of rising casualty figures and ongoing adverse weather conditions. Uttar Pradesh recorded 97.6 mm rainfall in the 48 hours from September 25 morning to September 27 morning, against a cumulative average of 4.5 mm, as heavy rain and storms claimed 56 lives and injured 46 people across the state in…

Still steadfast in gunning for Gyanesh Kumar, Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Sunday convened a virtual meeting with over 1,000 District Congress Committee (DCC) presidents ahead of Monday’s protests The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday fielded a dozen of its chief ministers at press conferences in their respective states to counter Leader of Opposition (Lok…

The controversy began after students at LPU vandalised parts of the campus and set fire to sections of the building, following a protest over unverified claims that a female student had been sexually assaulted and had later died by suicide. Punjab’s Lovely Professional University (LPU) administration’s attempt to calm a growing storm over unverified rape rumours has…

The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) has deferred its three-day nationwide strike, which was due to begin on Monday, after talks with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on Sunday night. Just hours before millions of bank customers braced for three days of disrupted services, the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) deferred its three-day nationwide strike…

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari defended the Election Commission’s SIR process, accusing opposition parties of spreading misinformation after the BJP’s victory. He blamed former CM Mamata Banerjee for the deletion of 27 lakh names and said the opposition was politicising the exercise. Adhikari also highlighted the state’s changing political climate while speaking at a Gita recitation event.…

The Cockroach Janata Party has announced a protest at Mumbai’s Shivaji Park on October 2 from 3 pm to 9 pm, alleging negligence and irregularities in the Election Commission’s functioning. The party has informed the Shivaji Park police and said the demonstration will be peaceful, constitutional and focused on concerns over the electoral process. The Cockroach Janata…

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Ashutosh Ranka has announced that he has been released from his detention in Assam. Following his detention in Assam, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convener Ashutosh Ranka has announced that he has been released. In his X post, he wrote, “we have asked the police to drop us where they picked us up…

The Delhi Minister alleged that Singh arrived at the road construction site with “history-sheeter goons” after being called for an inspection. Amid a row over slapping a man during an inspection, Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma on Sunday accused AAP MLA from Tilak Nagar, Jarnail Singh, of demanding a commission from a road contractor. He further alleged…

This is record in judicial history of country as never have so many judges recused from hearing of cases of a particular person. In an unending spate of recusal of judges from hearing cases of Uttarakhand cadre IFS Officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi, now 17th judge has recused from hearing his case. Justice Rajveer Singh Verma of Delhi Bench…

Rising Kosi waters have inundated villages inside the embankments in Saharsa, leaving residents stranded. The flooding has sharpened demands for boats, food supplies and fodder as authorities keep watch. Several villages along the Kosi river in Bihar’s Saharsa district have been inundated after heavy rainfall in Nepal and increased water discharge through the Kosi Barrage, leaving residents…

The Federation of Indian Pilots has asked the civil aviation ministry to consider its technical submissions before the AI 171 crash report is finalised. The request adds pressure for wider scrutiny and pilot representation at the probe’s final stage. The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has written to Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu, asking the civil…

Heavy rain and strong winds killed 10 people and injured 17 across Uttar Pradesh on Saturday. The widespread downpour damaged homes and crops, disrupted movement and kept flood-prone districts on high alert. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav took a jibe at the Uttar Pradesh government over waterlogging on the Ganga Expressway, sharing a video on X and…

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has declared a nationwide protest set to commence in Mumbai on October 2, following the expiration of its ultimatum for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), on Saturday, announced that it will launch a nationwide agitation from Mumbai on October 2 after its ultimatum seeking…

Police said the rape allegation has not been confirmed so far and that an investigation is underway to establish the facts. Protests broke out at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab’s Phagwara late Saturday night after a social media message alleging that an outsider had raped a female student went viral. The unrest began around 2 a.m.,…

Chandrababu Naidu of BJP ally TDP, which earlier said the EC should address the issue, cited the latest note as a “unanimous clarification” that “puts to rest all the misconceptions” The Election Commission’s latest clarification on reports of internal dissent sparked a new round of political battle on Saturday, with the BJP claiming the controversy is now…

EC said any future decisions on new digital initiatives will involve further discussions and checks. The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday sought to put up a united front in the face of mounting criticism of its functioning, underlined that all decisions on the special intensive revision were unanimous, and clarified on key questions raised by…

The exchange took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar hit back at a journalist who asked when the Indian government would “stop sponsoring terrorism in Pakistan”. “A terrorist country is asking me that question?” Jaishankar asked in response. The exchange took…

First Secretary in India’s Permanent Mission to the UN, Petal Gahlot, accused Islamabad of pursuing a long-standing policy of cross-border terrorism. India on Saturday hit out at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s address to the United Nations General Assembly, accusing Islamabad of terrorism, deceit and duplicity and warning that its support for cross-border terrorism will have consequences.…

In an interview with Times Now, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta has called for public hanging of those convicted of heinous crimes against women amid the Kalkaji and Kashmere Gate bus gangrape cases. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta did not hold back when she spoke to Times Now about the recent incidents of crimes against women in the…

CJP’s 48-hour deadline for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation ends today, with founder Abhijeet Dipke warning of nationwide protests from Mumbai on October 2 if the CEC does not step down. The 48-hour deadline issued by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar ends today, putting the spotlight on what the organisation will do next…

The Election Commission said Form 6 remains unchanged, with an additional Annexure D declaration required under SIR orders. The clarification came amid a reported disagreement over incorporating the declaration into the online Form 6, with EC sources saying all three commissioners had approved the relevant SIR orders. A day after the Election Commission clarified that there was…

The chargesheet cites more than 200 CCTV instances of accused persons allegedly removing cash or helping others do so. It also refers to mobile chats about bundles of money, cash recoveries, bank deposits and witness statements. A chargesheet accessed by India Today sets out how police say offerings were taken from the counting room at Ayodhya’s Ram…

The court issued notices to CJP leaders Saurav Das, Abhijit Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Ratna Singh, who were named in the woman’s petition. The Delhi High Court on Friday directed police to protect a woman who alleged that Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders circulated a morphed image of her alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest.…

The pilot was removed from flying duties after local authorities conducted a preliminary breathalyser test, and he was later sent back to India as a passenger. Air India has suspended a pilot after he failed a breath analyser test at Zurich airport earlier this month, shortly before he was scheduled to operate a flight to Delhi. The…

A black car pulled up beside her, and the youths attempted to drag her into the vehicle. Some youths’ alleged attempt to kidnap a woman and drag her to a car was foiled after she yelled for help, prompting female sanitation workers to rush in and beat the abductors with brooms on Sahastradhara Road here, police said…

Arrested in his father Vineet Minocha’s murder, Subrat told reporters he had wanted him to die and denied any role by his wife, Shalu. Police are now testing his account against Vishal Gautam’s statement, call records, CCTV footage and the September 5 timeline. The son of Kanpur businessman Vineet Minocha, who was arrested for his father’s murder,…

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari laid the foundation stone for Adani Arogya Mandir, a 2,000-bed hospital in New Town, backed by over Rs 4,000 crore investment. Gautam Adani also announced a roadmap to invest more than Rs 1 lakh crore in Bengal by 2035 across infrastructure, energy and technology sectors. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on…

Uttar Pradesh has confiscated properties worth Rs 78.5 crore in 69 narcotics cases this year. The move signals a sharper push to break traffickers’ finances and networks. Uttar Pradesh has confiscated properties worth about Rs 78.5 crore in 69 cases between January 1 and September 23 this year as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics traffickers,…

The order allowed applications moved by VanDyke and others seeking release of their passports and permission to travel to USA and Ukraine. A Delhi court on Thursday allowed US national Matthew Aaron Vandyke and six Ukrainian nationals to travel back to their home countries, two weeks after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) charged them only for immigration…

Officials at Delhi’s chief electoral officer’s (CEO’s) office said that the app – named BLO App – was updated on July 30 with the new feature. The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced a feature called ‘Mark VIP’ in the app used by booth level officers (BLOs) in the middle of the ongoing special intensive revision exercise…

With 24 hours left on its 48-hour ultimatum, CJP has threatened nationwide protests and “Jantar Mantar 2.0” if CEC Gyanesh Kumar refuses to resign over SIR. The controversy over the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has intensified, with the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) giving Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar 48 hours to resign…

Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, said policy has not caught up with these numbers India’s population trajectory is approaching a historical turning point, with national birth rates dropping below the critical replacement threshold. Speaking at the News18 DEFCON 2026 summit, Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, highlighted…

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, marking the first anniversary of the 2025 Ladakh violence, said he feared he could be killed in an “encounter” for speaking against the government. He demanded Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation, sought release of the judicial inquiry report and warned of a “people’s tribunal” if it remains unpublished. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk…

The CBI arrested alleged Mahadev Online Betting App kingpin Abhishek Kumar after he arrived from Dubai at Hyderabad airport. Investigators allege he coordinated betting panels, collected funds and acquired assets in Dubai. The CBI has filed eight chargesheets against 100 accused and is pursuing extradition of key promoters. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Abhishek…

“We are not going to let democracy in India be destroyed and remain silent,” Gandhi said. New Delhi: Launching a broadside against the BJP and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the wake of reports that the objections of Election Commissioners, including on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter rolls, were being ignored, Leader of the…

Kanpur pharmaceutical dealer Vineet Manocha was found dead in his flat in Kanpur on September 5. The son of a pharmaceutical dealer in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur allegedly conspired to kill his father fearing that he would transfer his property to some other woman, police have said after arresting him in the murder case. The body of Vineet…

The embassy said it was closely monitoring the attack and was in coordination with Omani authorities regarding the safety of all crew members on board, including 19 Indian nationals. India on Wednesday condemned the attack on a commercial vessel off the coast of Oman , in which an Indian national was killed, and said targeting of commercial…

The chief minister pointed out that the low reservoir storage, particularly in the Cauvery basin, was a concern as it was likely to affect drinking water availability in Bengaluru. Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to provide an interim relief of Rs 1,852 crore for immediate drought relief measures in…