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The Bombay High Court on Thursday cleared the way for immersion of Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols over six feet in natural water bodies, while directing the State to ensure that the PoP idols up to six feet are mandatorily immersed in artificial water tanks. The Bombay High Court on Thursday cleared the way for immersion of…

Famiang’s health started deteriorating lately due to age-related problems and her condition worsened in July, an official said. Famiang, believed to be the oldest woman in Mizoram, passed away at the age of 117 at her residence in the Lawngtlai district, a community leader said on Wednesday. She breathed her last in the Pangkhua village on Tuesday.…

The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 26,770 road accident fatalities have been reported on national highways up to June in 2025 The national highways in India continue to witness a grim toll in 2025, with close to 150 people dying daily on average—about six deaths every hour—according to an analysis of official data. The…

The move comes after backlash following the issuance of GST notices to thousands of small and micro businesses, many of whom operate outside the formal tax net. Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday assured that small traders who register under GST (goods and services tax) will not be made to pay past dues, in an effort to address…

The land is located in the IT hub of Hyderabad and became contentious, with people expressing concerns over the loss of green cover and space for wildlife The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that while it supports sustainable development of urban cities, it does not approve of the brazen manner adopted by the Telangana government to decimate…

The FTA between India and the UK was sealed in May this year and is the biggest FTA the UK has done since leaving the European Union. The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the United Kingdom got the nod from the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said on Wednesday, adding that…

The FIR also named the promoters and directors of the Alchemist Group, including Kanwar Deep Singh and others. Kanwar Deep Singh is a former Rajya Sabha MP. ED has provisionally attached shares to the tune of Rs 127.33 crores in a money laundering probe revolving around Alchemist Group. Attached assets are in the name of Alchemist Hospital…

Two Rolls-Royce cars, previously owned by Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan, are now at the centre of a tax evasion fine issued to the current owner of the cars, ‘KGF Babu’. It is not every day that Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan’s names appear on a fine notice from the Karnataka Regional Transport Office (RTO).…

Aged between 20 and 25, the four terror suspects — who were reportedly assigned major targets — were arrested from Gujarat, Delhi, and Noida in Uttar Pradesh. They were tasked with carrying out attacks at high-profile locations across India. The Gujarat Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Wednesday arrested four terror suspects allegedly linked to the terror group…

Harshvardhan Jain ran a fake embassy in Ghaziabad, posed as envoy of fictional nations, used fake documents and cars to dupe people with job, business promises. Read on to know more about him and his operation. In a bizarre tale that seems pulled straight out of an international espionage thriller, Uttar Pradesh’s Special Task Force (STF) has…

A 56-year-old pilot was allegedly cheated of Rs 3.16 crore by cyber fraudsters under the guise of offering attractive returns in share trading, Mumbai Police said on Wednesday. The scam unfolded after the pilot watched videos on share market investments on a YouTube channel he had subscribed to. “After watching the videos in May, the pilot received…

There was some damage to the aircraft, while passengers and crew members disembarked normally and are safe. An Air India plane’s auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing at the Delhi airport on Tuesday afternoon, and all passengers and crew members are safe. “Flight AI 315, operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 22 July 2025, experienced…

The Government Railway Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Ballia arrested a passenger from Sabarmati-Darbhanga Express train on Tuesday allegedly with Rs 1.80 crore in cash, a GRP official said. In-charge of GRP at Ballia station Vivekanand Yadav told reporters on Tuesday evening that under the intensive checking campaign, it questioned a passenger sitting with two trolley bags in…

Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty dispute with India at the UN, emphasizing Kashmir’s right to self-determination and water access. Pakistan raised the Kashmir issue and the ongoing dispute over the Indus Waters Treaty with India at the United Nations on Tuesday. “Jammu and Kashmir remains one of the oldest disputes on the…

The report notes that Indian cities hold tremendous potential as centres of economic growth, with 70 per cent of new jobs coming from cities by 2030. Indian cities are becoming increasingly more vulnerable to floods, heatwaves, and other climate-related risks and will require over 2.4 trillion US dollars in investments by 2050 to build resilient and low-carbon…

In a string of warnings, the US Embassy in India yet again said that the visa of any person will be revoked if arrested in any criminal activities while in the United States. Arrested for assault, domestic violence, or any other crimes while in the United States will not only lead to revocation of visas but also…

In many cases, Indian courts have refused or reduced alimony considering contextual factors such as wilful unemployment “You are so educated, you should earn for yourself and shouldn’t ask for it”: this is what the Supreme Court told a woman — with an MBA and a background in IT — who asked for a luxury car, a…

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who completed an 18-day mission aboard the ISS on July 15, described how Earth appeared to him from space. Shubhanshu Shukla, who became the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS), is now featured in the newly released NCERT Class 5 Environmental Studies textbook with his awe-inspiring words about Earth from…

Meanwhile, NOTAM has been issued for a large-scale Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled in Rajasthan along the India-Pakistan border for July 23-25. India on Tuesday extended the ban on Pakistani aircraft from entering the domestic airspace till August 23. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol said, in a post on X, “Notice to…

A fraudulent website, “indiansportsaward.org,” is misleadingly claiming that the Indian government is accepting applications for the International Sports Awards and Indian Sports Awards 2025. A website named “indiansportsaward.org” is falsely claiming that the Narendra Modi-led government is accepting applications for the International Sports Awards and Indian Sports Awards 2025. The site, which has gone viral, is even…

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar surprised one and all by resigning late Monday evening, citing health as the reason. Opposition leaders and developments of the day suggest there’s more to the story than what meets the eye. What happened between 1 pm and 4.30 pm that turned a normal day into an extraordinary evening? It was business as usual…

The draft electoral roll will be published on August 1. From then until September 1, the public can file objections or request corrections related to additions, deletions, or errors in the draft list. More than 52 lakh voters in Bihar were found missing from their registered addresses during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral…

Jalaun district led the campaign, planting more than 31 lakh saplings along riverbanks. Jhansi followed with 24 lakh, and Hamirpur ranked third with over 16 lakh saplings. Uttar Pradesh has marked a significant milestone in its ecological restoration efforts, with over 2.14 crore saplings planted along the banks of 82 rivers across the state. The initiative aims…

Flight AI2403 was scheduled to take off at 5:30 pm today for Kolkata, but a technical issue was detected and the pilots, “following a Standard Operating Procedure”, decided not to go ahead with the take-off. An Air India flight from Delhi to Kolkata aborted a take-off while the aircraft was accelerating down the runway due to a…

The Delhi government is actively exploring ways to turn the capital into a “Global Event Hub,” with historical sites like Qutub Minar and Purana Qila potentially opening their doors to private events. In a move that could redefine Delhi’s cultural landscape, the city’s iconic monuments may soon double up as venues for destination weddings, concerts, and global…

The BMS acknowledged that technological advancement is inevitable but warned against unregulated AI inclusion India is experiencing rapid economic and technological changes, prompting the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh — a labour union affiliated with the RSS — to issue a strong warning. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly influential at workplaces, it has called for a regulatory framework for…

The affidavit was filed in response to the Supreme Court’s July 10 order, which had directed the Election Commission to submit its counter-affidavit by July 21. The Election Commission informed the Supreme Court on Monday that Aadhaar, Voter ID, and Ration Card can’t be considered as proof of voter eligibility under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR)…

The EED has summoned several prominent Tollywood actors linked to an illegal betting case involving 29 celebrities, including Vijay Deverakonda and Rana Daggubat The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday issued summons to top Tollywood actors who were earlier booked in an illegal betting case, according to sources. The ED has registered a case against 29 celebrities, including…

The negotiations are part of the broader effort to finalise a bilateral trade agreement (BTA), for which both countries had agreed on the Terms of Reference (ToR) in March. The fifth round of trade negotiations between India and the United States concluded without a breakthrough, with the US making fresh demands for greater market access in the…

Nineteen years after the devastating 2006 Mumbai train bombings, the Bombay High Court overturned the convictions of all 12 men previously sentenced for the attacks.   Nineteen years after a series of coordinated blasts ripped through Mumbai’s suburban railway network, claiming 187 lives and injuring over 800, the Bombay High Court on Monday acquitted all 12 men…

This new system will curb overspeeding, a major cause of accidents on the ring road where speed limits are 60 km/h for heavy vehicles and 80 km/h for light vehicles. Cameras will capture violations, and fines will be sent directly to vehicle owners. The Outer Ring Road encircling Lucknow is set to become safer and more technologically…

Southern neighbourhoods, including Jayanagar, Kumaraswamy Layout and RR Nagar, also recorded moderate to heavy showers. Bengaluru: Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed several parts of the city on Sunday, causing waterlogging in low-lying areas and slowing down traffic. Heavy rain was reported in eastern Bengaluru, Gottigere and Electronics City, while stretches such as RP Road near Windsor Manor…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is expected to visit Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania later this year to inaugurate Indian embassies in these strategically significant Baltic States. Emphasizing cyber security collaboration, officials note Estonia and Lithuania’s expertise in the field. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is likely to visit the three Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania…

Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre was open to holding discussions on any topic of national importance, including Operation Sindoor. The Centre on Sunday signalled its willingness to discuss Operation Sindoor in Parliament and indicated that it might also respond to US President Donald Trump’s claim of mediating a ceasefire between India and Pakistan as…

The aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, departed from Tirupati Airport around 7:42 pm and returned to its origin around 8:34 pm. A Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight on Sunday allegedly suffered a technical glitch and circled in the air for about 40 minutes before returning to Tirupati safely. The aircraft, an Airbus A321neo, departed from Tirupati Airport around 7:42 pm…

India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement expected to be unveiled during PM Modi’s U.K. visit Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-nation tour of the United Kingdom and the Maldives from July 23 to July 26, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Sunday (July 20, 2025). During the visit to the U.K., Prime Minister Modi is…

The dog’s owner entered the auto with the pit bull, prompting all the children to flee in fear. However, the victim was unable to escape in time. What followed was extremely disturbing. Sohail first scared the boy, Hamza, with the dog and then unleashed it on him. A man scaring an 11-year-old boy with a pit bull…

Nearly 1,000 Tolkien-esque megalithic chambers dot southern India’s “Hill of the Dwarfs”, and locals believe they were created by a supernatural race of “small people”. At first glance, Hire Benkal might be mistaken for any other village nestled in Karnataka’s lush interior. Surrounded by rocky hillocks, mango groves, small brick kilns and fields fed by a nearby…

A day after US President Donald Trump claimed that “five jets were shot down” during India’s Operation Sindoor, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi slammed PM Narendra Modi, saying the country had a right to know the truth. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi after US President Donald Trump claimed that “five jets were…

A woman in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district married two men – who are brothers from the Hatti tribe – in a ceremony that lasted three days and drawn widespread attention. One bride and two brothers. Yes, you read that right! A village in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district kept alive the age-old tradition of polyandry, wherein a woman…

A CCTV footage has surfaced showing a group of Kanwariyas thrashing, kicking and punching a CRPF jawan following an argument over the purchase of train tickets at UP’s Mirzapur railway station. Seven Kanwariyas (Lord Shiva devotees) have been arrested on charges of beating up a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan over an argument over buying train…

The accused intended to make the man’s death appear accidental by electrocuting him after sedating him. A 36-year-old man’s death in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, initially attributed to accidental electrocution, has turned into a murder case following the discovery of a chat between his wife and cousin. Police have arrested the victim’s spouse and her lover — the…

A second-year BDS student at Sharda University died by suicide, with police recovering a note from the scene alleging harassment by a teacher. A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida died by suicide on Monday, allegedly due to harassment by faculty members. The incident took place in the hostel room of the university, which…

The government plans to acquire Bitra Island in Lakshadweep for defense, citing its strategic location. An SIA has been initiated, causing concern among residents. The central government is considering to acquire Bitra Island, one of the 10 inhabited isles in the Lakshadweep archipelago, for defence purposes. Lakshadweep Revenue Department has also issued a notification for a social…

The group was allegedly involved in radicalisation, illegal religious conversions, and promoting what they described as “Love Jihad”. In a coordinated crackdown named ‘Mission Asmita’, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested 10 accused from six different states for allegedly working on a module inspired by ISIS, police said. The arrests were made after 11 simultaneous raids were carried…

In a first in the country, the Kerala High Court has framed a set of guidelines for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools by members of the State’s district judiciary and the employees assisting them. As per this policy, judges should not use AI tools to arrive at any findings, reliefs, order or judgment under any…

The incident took place between 5am and 5:30am on platform number 5-6, said Thane railway police station senior inspector Archana Dusane. Thane: A 39-year-old woman was killed after she was pushed in front of a moving goods train by a man amid a quarrel at Diva station in Thane district on Friday, a police official said. The…

Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5 while Praggnanandhaa lost an intense battle 3-4 against Caruana. Las Vegas: Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi defeated Uzbekistan’s Nodirbek Abdusattorov to storm into the semifinals but R Praggnanandhaa bowed out of the title race after losing to USA’s Fabiano Caruana at the USD 750,000 Freestyle Grand Slam Tour here. Arjun prevailed over Abdusattorov 1.5-0.5…

During the ongoing operation, the forces have recovered a large number of firearms, including AK-47 and SLR rifles, explosive materials, and daily-use supplies typically associated with long-term Maoist camps. At least six Maoists were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday in an anti-Maoist operation. They were killed in an ongoing operation between security forces and armed…

“It is time Meta puts in place better and more responsible translation systems,” the Karnataka CM posted on X. Raising concerns over automatic translation on Facebook, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah stated that poor translations have been a cause of miscommunication and public backlash, urging that the issue be taken seriously. “It is time Meta puts in place…

PM Modi also criticised the previous RJD government saying that they couldn’t provide employment to the people of Bihar Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)-led government will return to power again and push to build a new ‘Bihar’. He added that the previous Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and Congress alliance…

TRF is the demon child of Pakistan ISI and LeT and is headed by Kashmiri Sajjad Gul, who lives in Rawalpindi. A month after the massacre of 26 Hindus at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22, India provided dossier on The Resistance Front (TRF) to the Trump administration in Washington and the 1267 Sanctions Committee in New York,…

The Army will have a total of 70,000 AK-203 rifles in its arsenal by the end of this year. Currently, the rifles produced at the IRRPL Amethi facility are 50% indigenous The joint production of AK-203 rifles at the Indo-Russian Rifles Private Limited (IRRPL) facility in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, is set to achieve 100% indigenisation by the…

The arrested individuals are currently being questioned, and legal procedures are underway to bring them to Patna for further investigation, the sources told CNN-News18. The Bihar Police arrested over five suspects linked to the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra at Patna’s Paras Hospital during raids conducted in West Bengal, according to sources. Mishra, who had multiple criminal…

Ananya Panday casually confessed her Labubu doll is a fake “Lafufu,” sparking laughs online. Here’s all you need to know about the same! In this day and age when brand names and labels are quite literally everything, leave it to Ananya Panday to remind us that it’s okay to not take trends too seriously. In a recent…

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav’s plea against Delhi High Court’s refusal to stay trial court proceedings against him in the land-for-jobs scam case. Yadav had moved the High Court seeking quashing of the First Information Report (FIR) registered against him by the Central Bureau of Investigation…

Currently touring England for broadcasting duties, Dinesh Karthik has brought a refreshing blend of cricket insights and offbeat humor, with this latest post drawing laughter and attention from fans across social media. The video has since gone viral, with many agreeing that the resemblance between Pujara and Noble is hard to ignore. In a lighthearted moment amid…

While the incident of the AI-171 crash is still afresh in people’s minds, the passengers of Thai Lion Air’s flight no. SL-212 were taken aback after the aircraft’s AC stopped functioning shortly after take-off. A woman fell unconscious mid-air on a Thai Lion Air flight from Bangkok to Ahmedabad after the aircraft’s air conditioners stopped functioning due…

Amid restrictions on usage and immersion of Plaster of Paris (POP) idols, ahead of the Ganpati festival, the BMC has distributed a record 900 metric tonnes of shadu clay to 486 artisans in Mumbai. To encourage the artisans to use eco-friendly materials to make idols, the BMC distributes clay free of cost. Amid restrictions on usage and…

Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded the Indian Army, DRDO, and industry partners for the successful demonstration. Soaring above 4,500 metres in the rarefied air of Ladakh, India’s indigenous Akash Prime missile struck with precision on Wednesday, taking down two aerial high speed unmanned targets in a successful test that marks a major boost to the country’s air…

The US designated The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the Pakistani terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba, as a “foreign terrorist organisation” over the April 22 Pahalgam attack. US Department of State on Thursday designated The Resistance Front (TRF), group behind the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, as a terrorist organisation. In a statement issued by the US Secretary of…

From January 2023 to June 2025, an astonishing 67,389 cyber fraud complaints were filed on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal. As India’s digital transformation accelerates, Chhattisgarh is emerging as one of its most alarming cautionary tales. With smartphones in every hand and banking at every fingertip, digital convenience has quietly opened the door to an epidemic of…

The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted of murdering a Yemeni national, has been postponed from its original date of July 16. But her fate hangs on ‘Qisas’, or ‘God’s law’, and nothing else. The execution of Indian nurse Nimisha Priya, convicted for the murder of a Yemeni national, has been temporarily postponed. Originally scheduled for…

Indore tops India’s cleanliness survey for the eighth year, followed by Surat and Navi Mumbai. Ahmedabad leads in the ‘Swachh Shahar’ category; awards promote sanitation, public participation, and sustainability efforts nationwide. Indore: Indore has once again been named India’s cleanest city, keeping its top spot for the eighth year in a row. It was followed by Surat…

The post, originally written in Kannada to mourn the death of veteran actor B Saroja Devi, was mistranslated into English, prompting sharp criticism from Siddaramaiah. In a major gaffe, Meta’s automatic translation tool wrongly declared Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah dead while translating a condolence message posted by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) on Facebook. The post, originally…

Monsoon floods have severely disrupted life across Uttar Pradesh, with over 5 lakh people surrounded by water in flood-hit parts of Prayagraj alone. Rising water levels in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers have submerged more than 15 neighbourhoods, including cremation grounds, forcing last rites to be performed on roadsides. Monsoon floods have severely disrupted life across Uttar…

According to Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials the Uttar Pradesh police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (UP-ATS), and other agencies, the racket operated across multiple states including U.P and Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur) and extended into Nepal and the Middle East. In one of the most sensational cases of illegal religious conversion in India’s recent history, intelligence agencies have dismantled…

An India Today RTI query revealed that about 1.17 crore Aadhaar cards of deceased persons were deactivated in the last 14 years, whereas more than 16 crore died in that period. A staggering gap that, UADAI says, it is trying to bridge with technology. An Right to Information (RTI) application filed by India Today TV has revealed…

The victim’s brother alleged some people were trying to exploit the tragedy for political gains and named four people in connection with the defamatory content in his complaint The elder brother of the 20-year-old woman student in Odisha, who died after she set herself on fire in protest against sexual harassment by a professor, has filed a…

The man was detained at Mumbai International Airport by immigration authorities based on a Look Out Circular issued by the Hyderabad police. A key accused in a high-profile “digital arrest” fraud case was arrested by the Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad. Aludasu Sudhaker was detained at Mumbai International Airport by immigration authorities based on a Look Out…

Out of 13,000 student claims submitted by coaching centres, only about 3,000 could be verified, alleged Delhi minister Ashish Sood. The Jai Bhim Mukhyamantri Pratibha Vikas Yojana, a scheme meant to fund free coaching at private institutes for underprivileged students during the Aam Aadmi Party government, is now at the centre of a political and financial controversy.…

According to the police, a total of five threatening emails were received; authorities then launched security drills to ensure public safety Amritsar Police registered an FIR and launched an investigation after receiving a series of bomb threat emails, officials said on Wednesday. Speaking to ANI, Amritsar police commissioner GPS Bhullar said, “Since the day the authorities received…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family after an 18-day ISS mission, sharing emotional moments on Instagram. Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla reunited with his family just a day after returning to Earth following his 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and the heartwarming images of their reunion have struck an emotional chord…

Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said that Domestic Violence Act makes no distinction between a first and subsequent marriage when it comes to maintenance. The Delhi high court has held that a husband is legally obligated to maintain his wife, even if it is her second marriage. In his plea, the husband had asserted that the woman was…

For the first time in UK Parliament history, Hanuman Chalisa was recited during Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s visit, with officials and lawmakers joining in devotion. For the first time in the history of UK‘s Parliament, the verses on Hanuman Chalisa were recited inside the Parliament House during Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri’s visit to the European country. As…

For the cover shoot, Vidya Balan slipped into a bold flamingo pink outfit, embellished with shimmering sequins and delicate beadwork. Hold up, Internet – Vidya Balan just broke the glam-o-meter and how! Taking a stunning U-turn from her traditional Indian silhouettes, Vidya has just dropped jaws with her striking new avatar on the cover of The Peacock…

A Goa-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi made an emergency landing in Mumbai due to a mid-air engine failure, causing the pilot to declare ‘PAN PAN PAN’, a report claimed. As the Goa-bound IndiGo flight from Delhi was to make an emergency landing in Mumbai on Wednesday, the pilot of the plane declared ‘PAN PAN PAN’, Hindustan Times…

A nine-year-old girl, a class 4 student at Adarsh Vidya Mandir in Sikar, died after suffering consecutive heart attacks within hours. A nine-year-old girl died of a heart attack while she was opening her lunch box at school in Rajasthan’s Sikar, officials said Wednesday. The victim was a student of class 4 at Adarsh Vidya Mandir School.…

35-year-old Ashok, while intoxicated, put a live snake in his mouth and began chewing it. He also swallowed parts of the snake after breaking it into several pieces. You must have often heard of incidents related to snake bites, but an unusual incident has come to light from Uttar Pradesh’s Banda, where 35-year-old Ashok, while intoxicated, put…

Pithoragarh District Disaster Management Officer Bhupendra Singh Maher said that all eight bodies were recovered. He said that prima facie, the cause of the accident appears to be driver negligence and overloading of the vehicle. Eight people were killed and five others injured when a jeep plunged into a deep gorge in Suni village in the Thal…

The event will feature 24 curated stalls displaying rare, GI-certified textiles from over 20 states and union territories. Aiming to promote climate-conscious fashion and India’s textile heritage, the Delhi government will organise a large-scale public event on August 6 to mark the National Handloom Day. The event, Vastra Katha, is being held by the Delhi Khadi and…

He demanded that the state government treat the case as a murder and punish all those involved. The father of the victim who died from self-immolation in Odisha’s Balasore on Tuesday claimed that his daughter did not die by suicide but was murdered. He demanded that the state government treat the case as a murder and punish…

This incident follows a similar wave of bomb threats received by multiple schools in Delhi last week, which turned out to be hoaxes. Delhi continues to reel under a wave of bomb threats, with at least five schools reporting fresh alerts today across different parts of the national capital. The threats were received via email and prompted…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took a swipe at him, saying he is “now running a full blown circus aimed at destroying India’s foreign policy”. The Congress on Tuesday intensified its criticism of the Centre’s China policy, accusing External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of “destroying India’s foreign policy” and demanded a full-fledged discussion on the issue during the…

Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, has been postponed, top sources told Times Now. Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya’s execution scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, has been postponed, top sources told Times Now. The development comes after reports that senior Sufi clerics in both India and Yemen had held talks to prevent her hanging.…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to earth Tuesday at 3 PM IST, after 18 days aboard the ISS. Watch the moment the Dragon spacecraft with the Axiom-4 crew aboard touched down off the coast in San Diego. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returned to earth Tuesday at 3 PM IST, after 18 days aboard the International Space Station…

The accused, identified as Veer Nayak, allegedly broke the lock on the temple’s back door and entered the premises with the intent to steal. A man, who allegedly broke into a temple at night with the intention of stealing valuables, was caught red-handed by the police and priests in Jharkhand on Tuesday after he accidentally fell asleep…

An influential organisation in Assam has demanded that the state government release the long-awaited report of the judicial enquiry commission that investigated the deadly rat-hole coal mine tragedy at Umrangso in Dima Hasao district earlier this year. On January 6, 2025, nine workers were trapped inside a flooded coal mine in Umrangso. After a gruelling 44-day search…

Fauja Singh Hit-And-Run Case: An NRI was arrested in Kartarpur for fatally hitting veteran marathoner Fauja Singh. He confessed to hitting Singh with his SUV. Fauja Singh Hit-And-Run Case: In a major breakthrough in the veteran marathoner Fauja Singh hit-and-run case, the police arrested one Amritpal Singh Dhillon late on Tuesday. Identified as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI),…

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his crew conducted over 60 scientific experiments during their historic Axiom-4 mission aboard the ISS, marking India’s first human presence there. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and his fellow crewmembers conducted over 60 scientific experiments during their 18-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Axiom-4 mission. This milestone…

Air India is going to restore some international flights that it paused after the June 12 Ahmedabad crash, from August 1, an official statement said on Tuesday. The full restoration of flights is planned from October 1, 2025. A total of 260 people, including the crew, died after Air India flight AI 171 crashed moments after taking…