India

Louis Vuitton’s autorickshaw-shaped handbag, blending Indian street culture with luxury, has divided the internet; several call it quirky genius, others see it as cultural appropriation. Louis Vuitton’s latest drop has left the internet in splits. The French luxury house, which rolled out its Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, introduced a handbag shaped like an autorickshaw. And social media…

On his 90th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Dalai Lama as a symbol of love and moral discipline, extending warm wishes on behalf of India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wished the 14th Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday, calling him an “enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.” In a post…

Kangana Ranaut, while addressing the disaster relief efforts in her parliamentary constituency, jokingly said that she does not have any official Cabinet to provide disaster relief. Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut is facing criticism for what the Congress described as “insensitive” remarks during her visit to flood-hit areas in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Sunday. Ms Ranaut, while addressing…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to attend the 17th Brics Summit. He landed at Galeo International Airport, marking the beginning of a two-leg visit to the country. The visit came at the invitation of Brazilian President Luiz Incio Lula da Silva. This is Prime Minister Modi’s fourth visit to Brazil. Apart from…

An 11-month-old baby girl named Nikita survived the Himachal Pradesh flash floods while her parents and grandmother were swept away. The tragedy in Parwara village has led to widespread public interest in adopting the orphaned child. An 11-month-old baby girl, Nikita, miraculously survived the devastating flash floods that struck Himachal Pradesh on the night of June 30.…

The Supreme Court recently held that in road accident cases, insurance companies are not liable to pay compensation to legal heirs of a deceased person who caused the accident by his rash and negligent driving [G Nagarathna & Ors. vs. G Manjunatha & Anr.] A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and R Mahadevan dismissed the claim filed…

Raj Thackeray also advised against recording the video of the incident, saying that let the victim tell that he has been beaten up. Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday issued a fierce advice to his party workers amid the ongoing row over alleged assault of a Mumbai shopkeeper for not speaking in Marathi. While…

The Dalai Lama expressed a desire to live beyond 130 years during a prayer ceremony celebrating his 90th birthday. He reassured followers about his succession, stating he would reincarnate after his death and that the Gaden Phodrang Foundation would identify his successor, emphasizing that only Tibetan Buddhist leaders have the authority in this process. The Dalai Lama…

Titan’s Jalsa blends Indian artistry and engineering in a ₹40.5 lakh limited-edition timepiece featuring a flying tourbillon and a hand-painted marble dial. All watches tell time, but there are a few timepieces that tell a story. Titan’s new creation, Jalsa, falls squarely in the latter category, and the story is definitely worth narrating. Marking its 40th anniversary…

Supreme Court has demanded that the designated residence for India’s sitting CJI be vacated immediately. The Supreme Court administration has taken the unprecedented step of writing to the Union government seeking the official Chief Justice residence be urgently vacated and returned to the court’s housing pool, noting that its current occupant —former CJI Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud —…

In another major twist, the firm that carried out the job created a bill on May 5 of this year, however, the bill was already approved a month before that. In a bizarre incident, a school in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district employed 168 labourers and 65 masons to carry out a simple task of applying four litres…

This is in addition to a sharp decrease in extreme poverty, which has dropped from 16.2 per cent in 2011-12 to 2.3 per cent in 2022-23, an official release said quoting World Bank data. New Delhi: Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a…

The Indian Army praised Maj Rohit and said, “Today, an Army doctor, Major Rohit, of Military Hospital, Jhansi, successfully conducted childbirth at the railway station in Jhansi.” The Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday witnessed the delivery of a baby after a pregnant woman went into unexpected labour on the platform. With less…

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh blocked over 260 roads, including 176 in Mandi. A red alert warns of heavy rainfall in Kangra, Sirmaur, and Mandi. Losses are around Rs 541 crore. Due to heavy rains over the past few days in Himachal Pradesh, more than 260 roads, including 176 in Mandi district, are blocked, officials said on…

The queries were posed by Justice N Nagaresh to the Registrar, K S Anil Kumar, during the hearing of his plea challenging the suspension. The High Court here on Friday asked the Kerala University Registrar, who was suspended recently, how ‘Bharat Mata’ can be a religious symbol and how putting up a portrait of the same can…

At least 25 children were hospitalised after eating the mid-day meal at a school in Bihar, with some alleging that a lizard was found in the food. At least 25 children were hospitalised after eating the mid-day meal at a school in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, with some alleging that a lizard was found in the food. Shortly…

The user compares the struggles with the success of Mukhija, who built a Rs 41 crore empire. Apoorva Mukhija, better known online as The Rebel Kid, has carved a unique space for herself among India’s most influential digital creators. Known for her bold, unapologetic content and relatable storytelling, she has recently grabbed headlines for her earnings. According…

During the interaction, Subhanshu addressed a range of questions about life in space, demonstrating zero-gravity effects by playing with a floating ball. When asked about sleep in space, he explained that astronauts have to secure themselves with straps while sleeping to avoid floating around due to the lack of gravity. Lucknow born astronaut and Indian Air Force…

A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Bombay High Court seeking action against global fashion house Prada for its alleged unauthorised use of a design deceptively similar to Maharashtra’s Kolhapuri Chappal. According to the petition, Prada, at its fashion show held in Milan on June 22, had presented ‘toe ring sandals’ as part of…

The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibet’s aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the…

Modi landed in Port of Spain on Thursday in the second leg of his five-nation tour. It is the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to this Caribbean island nation since 1999. India and Trinidad and Tobago have inked six agreements to shore up their cooperation in several sectors including infrastructure and pharmaceuticals following talks…

Patna Police received information around 11 PM that businessman Gopal Khemka had been shot dead in the southern part of the Gandhi Maidan area. Gopal Khemka, a prominent Bihar-based businessman and BJP leader, was shot dead outside his home in Patna late Friday night, police said. The incident comes six years after his son, Gunjan Khemka, was…

Meanwhile, family members of the blast victims staged a mild protest in front of the industry, demanding information about the whereabouts of their loved ones. Hyderabad: Rescue operations continue at the Sigachi Industries facility in Sangareddy, where State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and other agencies are working to trace the 11 people who remain unaccounted for following…

Brigadier Shekhawat posted the activity reel on Instagram, proudly sharing that her mother embraced skydiving on her 80th birthday. People often think of ticking off adventure stories in their bucket list during their 20s or 30s, but one 80-year-old woman recently soared the skies leaving netizens stunned. Her skydiving video is now going viral after she took…

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, after conducting an aerial survey of the affected areas, directed the distribution of rice to flood-hit families for seven days, beginning Thursday. Balasore (Odisha): Around 35 villages in Odisha’s Balasore district continue to remain marooned and cut off due to flooding of Subarnarekha river, even as water levels in major rivers…

The purchase plans involve minesweepers, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles and electronic warfare systems to armoured recovery vehicles. The defence acquisition council (DAC) on Thursday gave its initial approval to purchase military hardware worth ₹1.05 lakh crore to sharpen the capabilities of the Indian armed forces. The purchase plans involve minesweepers, quick-reaction surface-to-air missiles and electronic warfare systems to…

In 2024, more than 7.9 million Botox procedures were performed worldwide, making it the most popular non-invasive cosmetic treatment on the planet. On the night of June 27, Shefali Jariwala, best known as the “Kaanta Laga Girl”, collapsed in her Mumbai home and was declared dead just hours later at a hospital. She was only 42. While…

Speaking at a community event in Couva, PM Modi highlighted deep cultural ties between India and Trinidad and Tobago, calling Kamla Persad-Bissessar “the daughter of Bihar.” India is connected with Trinidad and Tobago by belonging, and not just by blood or surname, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, stressing that the ancestors of the country’s Prime Minister, Kamla…

The HC said phone tapping is permitted only under Section 5(2) of Telegraph Act when there is a clear public emergency or threat to public safety, backed by reasons and due process In a significant judgment that reiterates constitutional protections in the digital age, the Madras High Court has quashed a 2011 phone-tapping order issued by the…

A teacher from T A M UP School, was suspended for a social media post criticising Zumba, which the Kerala Education Department introduced in schools for an anti-drug campaign. A teacher from T A M UP School in Edathanattukara, T K Ashraf, has been suspended following a social media post criticising the Zumba dance. He was suspended…

Soham Parekh, an Indian software engineer, has gone viral after being accused of simultaneously working at multiple US startups.Suhail Doshi and several other founders claim Parekh “scammed” companies by holding 3–4 jobs at once, sparking a massive meme fest online.The controversy has made Parekh a trending topic, with even LinkedIn’s CEO reacting, as his alleged actions raise…

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University in Bihar sparked outrage after awarding a student 257 marks out of 100 in a post-graduate exam, yet not promoting her. Over 100 students’ results remain pending due to internal marking issues. In a twist that could leave even mathematicians scratching their heads, Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur managed to…

The Indian Army has begun a third evaluation of Agniveers recruited in 2023, including those who served in Operation Sindoor, to shortlist candidates for permanent induction. The Indian Army is conducting the third evaluation of its first batch of Agniveers, recruited under the Agnipath scheme in January 2023 for their potential permanent induction into the armed forces.…

The INDIA bloc is considering legal action and organising state-wide joint rallies against Bihar’s voter rolls revision. It has alleged that the revision risks disenfranchising over two crore voters before state elections. The INDIA bloc is mulling legal action and a statewide campaign in Bihar against the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls,…

The delegation consisted of leaders from 11 parties, including the Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and Samajwadi Party. Putting up a united front, a delegation of 11 parties from the opposition INDIA bloc met the Election Commission on Wednesday to share their concerns over the large-scale revision of the electoral rolls…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on on Wednesday received Ghana’s highest civilian honour, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, from President John Mahama. He thanked the President and called the award a great honour and a “matter of immense pride”. “It is a matter of immense pride and honour for me to be conferred…

Sigachi Industries management said that the total death toll in the mishap was 40 and the total number of injured was 33. Hyderabad The Telangana government on Wednesday constituted an expert committee to investigate the explosion that occurred in Sigachi Industries Ltd at Pashamylaram in Sangareddy district Monday claiming 38 lives and leaving 34 others injured. The…

The study examines the long-term effects of fluoxetine in rat brains when administered at a young age Antidepressants have strong impact on male brains — with the nature of the impact depending on the age of the subject — but do not affect female brains, a new study of rats has shown, suggesting that there needs to…

SpiceJet says the panel was a non-structural cosmetic part and was fixed after landing. Passengers aboard the Pune-bound SpiceJet flight SG-1080 travelling from Goa to Pune on Tuesday suffered a scare after a window frame on the flight popped out mid-air, the newspaper Indian Express said in a report. The report citing a statement by the airline…

Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the Delhi government will urge the Supreme Court not to penalise residents for what he described as the negligence of the earlier administration. After Delhi’s fuel ban on overage vehicles came into effect, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday slammed the the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for what…

Investigators confirmed that the aircraft’s ram air turbine (RAT) — an emergency power source that activates only when both engines fail — deployed seconds before the crash, supporting the dual-engine failure theory. The initial probe into the Air India plane crash hints at a possible simultaneous failure of both engines as the likely cause of the fatal…

President Donald Trump has indicated optimism for a trade agreement with India, suggesting it could involve significantly reduced tariffs. US President Donald Trump has hinted at a potential trade deal with India that would involve “much lower tariffs.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, he said the two countries “are going to have a deal,” despite the ongoing…

Amit Shah congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) global drug cartel bust in which eight people were arrested. The US and Australia acted on India’s leads in Operation Med Max involving crypto, drop-shipping and digital trafficking. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for busting a sprawling international drug cartel, calling…

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday ordered cricketer Mohammed Shami to pay an interim maintenance of ₹4 lakh per month to his estranged wife and minor daughter. Justice Dr Ajoy Kumar Mukherjee revised the trial court order which had directed Shami to pay ₹1,30,000 as maintenance to his wife and daughter. The High Court directed that ₹1,50,000…

Delegations from India and US have been negotiating a bilateral trade agreement between both nations amid the freeze on Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs. US President Donald Trump has hinted towards trade deal with India which will have “much less tariffs.” Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the US president said that India and US “are going to…

Tamil Nadu Police arrested Abubacker Siddique, the state’s most wanted terrorist, from a remote hideout in Andhra Pradesh after nearly three decades on the run. In a major victory against long-standing terror networks, the Tamil Nadu Police’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) on Tuesday arrested Abubacker Siddique, the state’s most wanted terrorist, from a remote hideout in Andhra Pradesh…

Owners of hotels, dhabas, eateries on carts and stalls along the pilgrimage route will have to display a clean copy of their license or registration certificate at a prominent place in his establishment so that consumers can easily see it. The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries on the Kanwar Yatra route in the state…

Manipur follows a process of issuing Aadhaar to adults that is considered the “most stringent” in the country, a senior official of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) said at a meeting with Governor AK Bhalla in the state capital Imphal on Tuesday. For minors, the state makes it a must for parents or guardians to…

External affairs minister Jaishankar further said that victims and perpetrators of terrorism “must never be equated”. External affairs minister S Jaishankar, ahead of the Quad foreign ministerial meeting in Washington DC, said that the world must display zero tolerance toward terrorism. Jaishankar’s remarks in the US come against the backdrop of India’s recently concluded global outreach programme…

On April 22, terrorists opened fire and killed 26 people, mostly tourists, at the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam town of Jammu and Kashmir. Foreign ministers of the Quad grouping – US, India, Japan and Australia – on Wednesday condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. In a joint statement,…

A young couple from Pakistan, aged 17 and 15, tragically died in the Tanot area of the Thar Desert while attempting to cross into India for a new life. A minor couple from Pakistan, who embarked on a journey crossing the border that goes through the Thar Desert on foot, were found dead in the Tanot area.…

The incident unfolded around 80 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, when the tanker issued a Mayday distress call following a massive fire outbreak in its engine room. The alert was picked up by INS Tabar, which was already in the region on a mission-based deployment. In a dramatic high-seas operation, the Indian Navy on June 29…

India has launched e-passports equipped with microchips to store biometric data, promising faster immigration and enhanced security for travellers. Citizens can now apply online through the Passport Seva portal as part of the Passport Seva Programme 2.0.  Say goodbye to long queues and paperwork, India is stepping into the future of travel with the launch of e-passports.…

Anil Ambani-led Reliance Defence has entered a joint venture with US defence contractor Coastal Mechanics to offer advanced maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for over 200 Indian military aircraft and helicopters, marking a significant push under ‘Make in India’ and ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. In a strategic boost to India’s defence infrastructure, Reliance Defence, part of Anil…

Following the successful busting of the Rs 943 crore worth of illegal dabba trading and online betting racket operating from Surat, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Surat city police has taken the case to a national level by presenting key evidence before the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Following the successful busting of the…

The Gujarat High Court on Monday initiated suo motu contempt of court proceedings against Senior Advocate Bhaskar Tanna for allegedly drinking beer during a virtual hearing. A Bench of Justices AS Supehia and RT Vachhani termed Tanna’s conduct as outrageous and barred him from appearing before them through virtual mode. The Court said that the order will…

High-end diesel and petrol cars registered under an individual’s name, with prices around Rs 1.33 crore and Rs 1.54 crore, respectively, will now attract over Rs 20 lakh in one-time tax, RTO officials said. High-end cars, CNG/LNG vehicles and goods carriers will become more expensive from July 1 due to the revised one-time tax structure of the…

The deceased, identified as Yash Sharma, a resident of Rani Garden, was attacked on the night of June 27 following a scuffle with the accused over a minor accident involving a scooter. Two men and a juvenile were apprehended for stabbing a 19-year-old man in east Delhi’s Geeta Colony following a road rage incident, police on Monday…

DCP (Yamunapar) Vivek Chandra Yadav said on Monday that strict action would be taken against the accused under the National Security Act (NSA) and the Gangster Act. Police have arrested 67 individuals and apprehended eight juveniles in connection with vandalism and stone-pelting incident at Bhadeora Bazaar on Sunday after the cops had stopped Nagina MP and Azad…

The untimely death of Shefali Jariwala on June 27 has left the entertainment world in disbelief. Best remembered as the ‘Kaanta Laga’ girl, the 42-year-old reportedly suffered a cardiac arrest late in the evening and was rushed to Bellevue Multispecialty Hospital in Andheri by her husband, actor Parag Tyagi. She was declared dead on arrival. As police…

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is developing a modified version of the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile. The new variant will be a conventional weapon capable of carrying a massive 7500-kilogram bunker-buster warhead. In the wake of the US deploying GBU-57/A Massive Ordnance Penetrators against Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility on June 22, India is accelerating its…

The Defence Ministry is set to clear military proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, including QRSAM regiments, spy planes, sea mines, and upgrades for Su-30MKI jets, in its first acquisition meeting post-Operation Sindoor. The Ministry of Defence is set to approve military proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore in a key meeting scheduled this week.…

An explosion and fire at a pharmaceutical factory in India’s southern state of Telangana killed at least 12 people and injured several others, authorities said Monday. The fire department recovered the charred bodies of 10 workers in an industrial area about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the state capital Hyderabad (31 miles), the state’s fire services director…

From Tuesday, changes in LPG cylinder prices are expected, particularly affecting the household budgets of middle-class families. While commercial LPG prices were reduced in June, domestic 14 kg cylinder rates have remained unchanged for a long time. Oil companies may also revise aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which could impact air travel costs. Effective 1 July 2025,…

Describing IVRI as a pioneering institution with 135 years of scientific legacy, the President applauded its achievements in animal health and vaccine development. She stressed that institutions like IVRI must take a lead role in biodiversity conservation, rural health, and innovation in veterinary science. President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the 11th convocation of the Indian Veterinary Research Institute…

A first-year law student was gangraped by an alumnus and two of her seniors last week, leading to the arrests of four people. The South Calcutta Law College, which was marred by the controversy following the gangrape of a first-year student on campus, was shut indefinitely on Monday, officials said. The classes for all students have been…

Amit Shah chaired a ‘Manthan Baithak’ with cooperative ministers for the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, highlighting its role in aiding India’s poor, farmers, and women. Union Home and Cooperation Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a ‘Manthan Baithak’ with cooperative ministers from all States and Union Territories to commemorate the International Year of Cooperatives 2025.…

Rithanya also accused her in-laws of mental torture and alleged she was physically assaulted by her husband Kavin “I can’t live with him,” said Rithanya, a 27-year-old woman from Tamil Nadu, in one of seven voice notes that she had sent to her father before death by suicide. The woman ended her life by consuming poison on…

Ratnakar Sahoo, additional commissioner of the BMC, was targeted during public hearing after a group of people entered his chamber and assaulted him. A group of people allegedly assaulted a senior official of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Monday during a grievance hearing. As per reports, Odisha police have arrested at least three people involved in…

“Commission of such offences is becoming a routine affair in this country because the courts are liberal and tolerant towards such acts of people with an anti national bent of mind,” says court PRAYAGRAJ The Allahabad high court recently denied bail to a 62-year-old man accused of sharing a facebook post that stated “Pakistan zindabad”. The court…

The uneven placement of the trees have created obstacles for drivers, who now must follow the zig-zag path to avoid them. A Rs 100 crore road-widening project in Bihar’s Jehanabad district, about 50 km from Patna, is gaining attention—not for its development work, but because several large trees remain standing right in the middle of the newly…

The India-Pakistan trade relations soured after the Pulwama terror attack, following which India raised the import duty to 200 per cent on all goods imported from Pakistan. Islamabad: India’s ban on ships carrying Pakistani goods from anchoring at its ports has increased freight charges and transit time, according to a media report. Following the Pahalgam terror attack,…

Two labourers were killed and seven are missing after a landslide near Silai Bend on Yamunotri Highway due to heavy rain; rescue efforts are ongoing. Two labourers were killed, and seven others feared dead after a landslide, triggered by a cloudburst, struck their campsite near Silai Bend on the Yamunotri National Highway in Uttarkashi in the early…

The DMK cited the research findings by a university in England on Keeladi archaeological site and urged the BJP-led Union government to release the Keeladi research report   The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) on Sunday cited the research findings by a university in England on Keeladi archaeological site and urged the BJP-led Union government to release the…

India’s defence attache to Indonesia made the comments at a June 10 event in response to claims that IAF had lost 5 fighter jets during Operation Sindoor India lost some fighter jets on the opening day of the recent military confrontation with Pakistan due to initial restrictions imposed by the government on striking Pakistani military establishments and…

The accused, identified as Balaji Rathod, was arrested following the incident on the charge of murder, an official said. A man addicted to alcohol allegedly strangled his four-year-old daughter to death on Sunday after she demanded money to buy chocolate in Latur district of Maharashtra, police said. The accused, identified as Balaji Rathod, was arrested following the…

With several crucial Rath Yatra events approaching, the CM has reassigned experienced IAS and IPS officers to ensure tighter coordination and public safety. Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a major administrative shake-up following the stampede near Shree Gundicha Temple in Puri which claimed three lives and left around 50 people injured. With several…

Indian Railways is overhauling its Passenger Reservation System to enhance convenience, including earlier chart preparation, increased booking capacity, and user verification for Tatkal tickets. The Indian Railways is revamping its Passenger Reservation System (PRS) in a bid to make the ticket booking process convenient. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw recently reviewed the progress of these reforms and emphasised…

The US has reportedly been pushing hard for tariff concessions and opening up the Indian markets for dairy and agricultural items like genetically modified crops, apples and nuts. New Delhi: Bilateral trade agreement between India and the US seems unlikely to be signed by the July 8 deadline, which marks the end of President Donald Trump’s 90-day…

Around 3,000 fishermen had ventured out to sea in 370 boats from Rameswaram. While returning, several of them claimed they were surrounded by Sri Lankan Navy patrol boats near the North Mannar region. Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for crossing the international maritime boundary on Sunday. One mechanised boat was…

Teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and police have left for the under-construction site. Around nine workers of Nepali origin have gone missing in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district after a cloudburst damaged an under-construction hotel site in the area. Around 28 workers were engaged in road construction work at the site…

The traffic jam, which began on Thursday evening, continued till late on Friday night with over 4000 vehicles stuck on the stretch. At least three people were killed in 30 hours as a massive traffic snarl on the Indore-Dewas highway stretched on for nearly eight kilometres between Thursday and Friday, with the Indore administration springing into action…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla and inquired about his well-being in space. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, who is aboard the International Space Station as part of the Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, engaged in a deep conversation via video conferencing, covering a range of topics. Shubhanshu…

At least 16 Pakistani soldiers were killed after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy on Thursday. The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday rejected Pakistan Army’s accusations over India’s involvement in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Saturday. “We have seen an official statement by the Pakistan Army seeking to blame…

Rath Yatra Stampede: A heavy rush near the entry gate of Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, led to the death of three persons. At least three people died in a stampede near Sri Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha, during Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra. Aroumnd 50 others were injured in the incident that took place…

The flight landed “safely” back in Mumbai, and an aircraft change was initiated, Air India said without giving specific details. A Chennai-bound Air India flight was forced to return to Mumbai on Saturday due to a “burning smell” in the cabin. The aircraft, however, landed back safely, Air India said in a statement. “Air India flight AI…

Saquib Abdul Nachan, a significant figure in the ISIS Delhi-Padgha module, passed away while receiving treatment at Safdarjung Hospital after being transferred from Tihar Jail due to a medical emergency. Saquib Abdul Nachan, a key accused in the ISIS Delhi-Padgha module case, died on Saturday while undergoing treatment at Safdarjung Hospital, sources told Times Now. He had…

The party’s and Moitra’s responses come amid mounting public outrage over the incident and growing calls for accountability and justice for the victim. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has issued a strong statement disassociating itself from controversial remarks made by party MP Kalyan Banerjee and MLA Madan Mitra regarding the horrific rape incident at South Kolkata Law College.…

According to the woman, one night, the monk entered her room and forcibly raped her. She claims the assaults occurred at least 12 times over six months between January and June 2013. A woman in West Bengal has accused Padma Shri awardee monk Kartik Maharaj, also known as Swami Pradiptananda, of raping her multiple times in 2013…

According to the medical report’s findings, there was an abrasion mark around the woman’s neck, and a few marks on her chest. The report added that there were no lacerations (cuts) on her body. A day after the gang-rape case of a Kolkata law student came to light, her medical report has been accessed, revealing signs of…

The footage, which also captured moments leading up to the June 25 incident, shows the first-year law student being forced into the guard’s room. CCTV footage obtained from South Calcutta Law College has confirmed the allegations made by the student in her rape complaint, police said. The footage, which also captured moments leading up to the June…

Tamil Nadu Minister Anbil Mahesh claimed 90,000 students in Karnataka failed due to language imposition. He also slammed the Centre for withholding education funds from states like Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi on Friday said that over 90,000 students in Karnataka had failed their board exams due to the “imposition of…

The details on which poison was used and the amount used and other information will be available after the post mortem report is available, he said. Chief Conservator of Forest (Chamarajanagar Circle, Karnataka) T Hiralal said that the death of a tigress and its four cubs were due to poisoning. Speaking to media persons after the post…