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The judge directed senior police officers, including the Uttar Pradesh police chief, to take action against Banwarilal so that “such unwarranted acts” were never repeated in future. In a bizarre mix-up, a policeman in Uttar Pradesh’s Firozabad launched a hunt for a judge after writing down her name in place of the accused man on the proclamation…

The seized contraband is suspected to be methamphetamine and has been handed over to the ATS for further probe, a release by the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said. The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad and the Coast Guard have seized 300 kg of drugs valued at Rs 1,800 crore which were dumped into the Arabian Sea by smugglers before…

Netizens shared pictures of other places they were stuck at since they could not complete the payment with UPI being down. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users across India took to socal media on Saturday to complain about the service being down. This is the third time in less than a fortnight that UPI witnessed outages impacting transactions.…

The action has been taken under Section (8) and Rule 5(1) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Probe Agency Takes Action On Key Properties In Congress-Linked Herald Case The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Saturday said it has issued notices to take possession of immovable assets worth Rs 661 crore that it had attached in a probe…

A forest officer said villagers tortured the animal to death. People can be jailed for up to two years for such crimes A horrific video of cruelty against animals has surfaced on social media and gone viral. The incident involving a bear was reported from Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district. A forest officer said villagers tortured the animal to…

A policeman was killed and a paramilitary soldier was injured in a blast triggered by Maoists in a hilly area in Jharkhand. A policeman was killed and a paramilitary soldier was injured in a blast triggered by Maoists in a hilly area in Jharkhand. The policeman, Sunil Dhan, was critically injured after an improvised explosive device (IED)…

NIA continues questioning 26/11 conspirator Tahawwur Rana for a second day to investigate broader conspiracy. He is kept in a secured cell in New Delhi. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) questioned 26/11 Mumbai attacks conspirator Tahawwur Hussain Rana for the second consecutive day to probe a larger conspiracy of the series of coordinated strikes of 2008. Tahawwur…

Tatkal ticket timings: Amid the buzz on social media platforms regarding changes in Tatkal and Premium Tatkal train ticket booking timings, the Indian Railways has issued a statement clarifying that no such changes have been proposed or implemented. The clarification came in wake of several misleading reports doing rounds the corner on social media platforms claiming that…

This week, global markets were rattled by a fresh wave of trade tensions triggered by new US tariffs, leading to sharp declines across Wall Street and Asian indices. While Indian markets also witnessed a steep drop, they showed notable resilience. In contrast to its neighbour China, India has taken a more cautious approach to navigating the tariff…

London-based gangster Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu, took responsibility for the murder of a property dealer in New Delhi. The 52-year-old victim, Rajkumar Dalal, was gunned down in Paschim Vihar (East) on Friday, April 11, while he was on his way to the gym. In a new development hinting at escalating gang rivalries, a gangster based in London…

Due to the unavailability of an ambulance, an 11-year-old boy had to take his injured elder brother to the hospital using a scrap-pulling rickshaw. The video of the heartbreaking incident has hit the internet and has gone viral on social media. A shocking incident from Raebareli district has once again highlighted the poor state of healthcare and…

District police arrested Anuj Chauhan alias Shiva, who is under trial in another murder case, in connection with the killing of a youth whose body was found on March 25 in Amardobha village. A man was arrested here on Friday for allegedly killing a youth who had an affair with his wife and later blackmailed them with…

P M Nair, former chief of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), shares with DH’s SNV Sudhir his views about the rescue mission launched after the SLBC tunnel collapse in Telangana. P M Nair, former chief of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), shares with DH‘s SNV Sudhir his views about the rescue mission launched after the SLBC tunnel collapse…

The US and India are engaged in virtual talks for a trade agreement aiming to boost trade from $200B to $500B by 2030, with initial outcomes expected soon The US and India are “intensely” engaged in sector-specific talks through virtual mode in lines with the terms of reference (ToRs) they finalised on March 29 in New Delhi…

In India, these species are found only in a few pockets in Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The police in Assam’s Dibrugarh seized 11 rare tokay gecko lizards and arrested three smugglers on Friday. The export of tokay geckos is banned as they are listed as highly endangered under the Wildlife Protection Act 1972. If found guilty, there…

Piyush Goyal said that India’s trade talks are progressing with the US, the UK, the European Union, and several other nations globally. US Tariffs: Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that India “never negotiates with any country on gunpoint” but wait for “favourable time constraints” to start trade negotiations. His comments came after US President…

Mumbai-Dubai Underwater Train: The train, once launched will cover the distance of nearly 2,000 kilometres in two hours. It will not only boost the tourism but will also provide the travellers an alternate option to travel besides flight. What if you could travel from Mumbai to Dubai in just two hours, that too in a train? Yes,…

The footage shows thick black smoke in the background as the woman carefully lowers the children through the staircase balcony without any safety equipment Two children were rescued from a burning residential building in Ahmedabad’s Khokhra area on Friday, after a woman passed them through a staircase balcony to two men on the floor below. A video…

As per reports, the NIA is planning to confront 26/11 terror attacks mastermind Tahawwur Rana with one key witness – the man who helped Rana’s co-conspirator David Coleman Headley when he visited Mumbai in 2006. A mystery witness could be NIA’s key to break the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks case against Tahawwur Rana — a man accused…

The fresh spell of snowfall is likely to cause a further delay of atleast one day in restoration of vital Mughal Road.   Jammu: Over 200 people are stuck near Sinthan Top after fresh snowfall blocked motor vehicle moments on Kishtwar-Srinagar National Highway. Fifty vehiclesa are reportedly stuck, sources said. Authorities are on job to reach out…

Hailing the extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, “I appreciate the counter-terrorism cooperation between our two countries.” New Delhi: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Friday responded to a post on X by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Hailing the extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana, External Affairs Minister, S.…

The Delhi-NCR region was hit by a massive dust storm and lightning for the second time on Friday, bringing much-needed respite from days of scorching weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) sounded an orange alert, warning of adverse weather conditions till 9 pm, while one person was killed in a storm-related accident. Over a dozen flights were…

After signing a Memorandum of Understanding on April 5 to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), the BJP government in Delhi signed another MoU with the Centre on Thursday for the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM). New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the implementation…

The funds were mobilised through CSR contributions as part of Sibal’s campaign promise during the SCBA presidential elections. Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal was felicitated on Wednesday after the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) under his leadership raised over ₹43 crore for the welfare of advocates. According to SCBA, a total of ₹43,43,50,000 was mobilised through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)…

A massive fire at a pipe manufacturing unit in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar has engulfed the area in the blaze, with dark clouds covering the sky. MP Fire: A huge blaze broke out at a pipe manufacturing company in Dhar’s industrial area in Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh. The incident took place in Sector 3 of Pithampur. Several fire…

In an age of rising cyber threats, cyberterrorism and online crime, Karnataka has taken the lead in setting up India’s first full-fledged Cyber Command Centre. It aims to be a streamlined, centralised investigating arm—bringing cybersecurity, cybercrime, and digital threat response under one roof. “This is a significant step in Karnataka’s attempt to build a single, coordinated mechanism…

The Wildlife Institute of India (WII) has experimented for the first time in India with a camera collar to capture the rare footage of the elusive leopard world in one of the man-animal conflict zones of Junnar in Maharashtra. A team led by Dehradun-based WII’s scientist Bilal Habib, installed a collar camera on a leopard some time…

After a heatwave, Delhi saw cloudy skies and light rain in some parts on Thursday. The IMD forecasts similar conditions for April 11 and 12. In a much-needed respite from the heatwave that hit Delhi earlier this week, the national capital’s sky turned cloudy on Thursday, followed by a light drizzle in some parts of the city.…

A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, prompting action from school education authorities. A private school in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore district forced a student of Class 8 to sit outside of the class while writing her examination, reportedly because she was menstruating. A video of the incident, which shows the girl sitting outside…

Tahawwur Hussain Rana is accused of being tied to the Pakistani Lashkhar-e-Taiba group behind the Mumbai attacks. His extradition had been earlier announced by US President Donald Trump. A Pakistani-born Canadian national accused of being involved in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks landed in the Indian capital of New Delhi on Thursday after being extradited from the…

In the picture, Rana’s face is not visible. However, his long white beard is visible. His hands are being held by two NIA officers. Rana can be seen in a brown color atire. Mumbai 26/11 terror attack mastermind Tahawwur Rana has been extradited to India on a special flight from California on Thursday. First photo of Rana…

The corner shop Ramji Dharod has manned for over six decades is now on the brink of closure. The store sits in a bylane in the central Indian city of Mumbai’s busy shopping precinct, and has served the community for 75 years. Dharod began coming to the shop with his father when he was just 10. These…

According to the complaint, Sonkali married Naresh Kumar, a resident of Milak Qazi village, on April 28, 2017. Her husband frequently subjected her to physical abuse for failing to bring a motorcycle and jewellery as dowry. Pilibhit (UP): Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit district have registered a case of dowry death against a man and his parents…

Claiming that the “gravely flawed” economic policies have broken the back of the common man, Congress’ resolution said the soaring prices of essential goods have made them unaffordable for crores of ordinary households. Ahmedabad: The Congress on Wednesday accused the Narendra Modi government of systematically eliminating competition across sectors to pave the way for monopolies, duopolies and…

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan claims the SFIO’s investigation into his daughter T Veena is politically motivated. He dismisses calls for his resignation. Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the Serious Fraud Investigation Office’s (SFIO) action against his daughter, T Veena, in the “illegal payment” scandal was aimed at targetting him. Vijayan said, therefore, he was not…

Anand Kushwaha, a labourer from Bihar, won Rs 1 crore on Dream11, transforming his family’s life. They plan to build a house, start a business, and invest in education A labourer from Bihar’s Chhapra has become a millionaire overnight. Anand Kushwaha from Parsa in Ekma block in Bihar experienced a windfall thanks to the internet. While the…

Chidambaram fainted due to heat and fatigue on Tuesday when he was attending a prayer meeting along with other senior Congress leaders at the Sabaramati Ashram. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given instructions to the Gujarat government to ensure that there is “no deficiency” in former finance minister P Chidambaram’s treatment. The senior Congress leader fainted on…

The NGO further alleges this was not an isolated incident, stating the individual has “done this many times.” When bystanders attempted to intervene, he reportedly threatened them with the same stick. A disturbing video has emerged on social media showing what appears to be a severe case of animal cruelty within a military facility. The footage, which…

Sources revealed that Rana, a Canadian-American citizen of Pakistani origin, is expected to land in New Delhi later in the day. Upon arrival, he will be taken into custody by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is coordinating his extradition along with the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). He is likely to be presented before a Delhi…

Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana is expected to be extradited to India from the US “shortly”, sources have said. According to government sources in India, a multi-agency team from India has gone to the US and all paperwork and legalities are being completed with US authorities. Sources said, “very high possibility” that Rana “could be extradited shortly.” It is also learnt that Rana is not coming to India on Wednesday and the extradition process is in the works. The hugely…

Karnataka MGNREGA Payment: In Karnataka’s Yadgir district, men posed as women and uploaded fake attendance photos to fraudulently claim MGNREGA benefits worth Rs 3 lakh. The scam prompted local outrage. Several men dressed in sarees covered their heads and posed as women to defraud a government scheme and claim benefits worth Rs 3 lakh. The incident happened…

A special court in Jaipur on Tuesday sentenced four convicts to life imprisonment in connection with the 2008 serial bomb blasts that rocked the city, killing and injuring dozens. Special Public Prosecutor Sagar Tiwari confirmed the sentencing, stating, “Court has pronounced life imprisonment to all four accused Mohd Sarwar, Saifur Rehman, Saif, and Shahbaz. The court has…

In less than 12 hours, Punjab police have cracked the case of the explosion outside the house ofBJP leader Manoranjan Kalia on the intervening night of April 7-8. A senior police officer on Tuesday said that the two arrested suspects, who threw the grenade just a few meters away from Kalia’s house, were working as per the…

A sudden electrical malfunction triggered a cascading series of fires, panic, and destruction in the quiet hamlet of Jalibenchi in Karnataka’s Yadgir district. The incident, which occurred late last night, saw nearly a hundred homes affected, leaving behind a trail of charred appliances and injured residents. Several videos of the terrifying incident have since gone viral, capturing…

Mumbai’s Bandra Police said they have filed a 1000-page chargesheet, including several pieces of evidence in the Bandra court in connection with the stabbing attack on Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan. “This chargesheet includes several pieces of evidence found by the police against the arrested accused, Shariful Islam. This chargesheet is more than 1000 pages long. The…

Noting that the world is looking at India and has hope from the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that his government has opened new possibilities through its policies and the decisions taken in the nearly 100 days of this year have strengthened the foundation for the future. Addressing the Rising Bharat Summit organised by…

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim was released by the Haryana Government on a 21-day furlough (parole) on Wednesday morning. Rahim is a convict in rape and murder cases. In January this year also, the Dera Sacha Sauda chief had been granted a 30-day parole by the Haryana Government, just before the Delhi Assembly Elections in…

Contrary to general perception, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has revealed that his vehicle, too, was fined twice on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link in Mumbai. This revelation came during the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, organised by the News18 news channel. “I built the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. I have a car in Mumbai, and I received a challan for…

Mehbooba Mufti, the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and People’s Democratic Party leader, in an interview with DH’s Zulfikar Majid, emphasised that the final solution to the Kashmir issue can only be achieved when the region is demilitarised and its people feel a sense of accomplishment rather than defeat. She also discussed the contentious issue…

Artificial intelligence-driven cyberattacks are expected to rise in the coming days, posing challenges to traditional cybersecurity measures, according to the Digital Threat Report-2024 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The report, prepared by Cert-In, India’s cyber nodal agency, and SISA, a global cybersecurity firm, says, “By 2025, we expect AI-driven cyberattacks to become one of the most scalable and adaptable threats, challenging traditional…

A purported video of the incident showed him dangling from the railing before jumping and a huge crowd was gathered on the road below. A 45-year-old man attempted suicide by jumping from the railing of east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar Phase-1 Metro Station on Monday afternoon despite attempts by emergency personnel to rescue him after he was seen…

India US Trade Deal: Global stock markets witnessed intense selling on Monday after China announced retaliatory tariffs in response to US President Donald Trump’s import duties. External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with his US counterpart Marco Rubio and said that India and the US have agreed on the importance of the early conclusion…

Garhwal Divisional Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey said that the administration’s preparations for the Char Dham Yatra are almost complete. He added that there will be no cap on the number of devotees who can participate in the pilgrimage. The official said that traffic arrangements, pure drinking water, and parking are the main focus of the preparations. “Our…

Muskan Rastogi, accused and jailed for allegedly murdering her husband, Saurabh Rajput, in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut, is reportedly pregnant. Her positive test result was confirmed on Monday, an India Today report said. Rastogi, along with her lover Sahil Shukla, had allegedly stabbed Rajput to death on March 4 before chopping his body up into multiple pieces and…

Tension gripped a border village in South Tripura district on Monday after locals discovered a suspected Bangladeshi drone inside the Indian territory. According to villagers, a farmer first spotted the drone in a paddy field near the Indo-Bangladesh border at Ballamukha, under Bilonia subdivision, around 300 meters from the barbed wire fencing on the Indian side of…

A blast has taken place outside the house of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manoranjan Kalia in Jalandhar, Punjab. The explosion occurred at 1 am in the night and police as well as forensic teams have reached the area. Initial probe has led the investigators to one Happy Singh Passia, a member of Khalistani orgamisation – Babbar…

A man who allegedly posed as a UK-returned cardiologist and conducted complex heart procedures without proper medical qualifications was arrested Monday after being linked to at least seven deaths at Damoh’s Mission Hospital in Madhya Pradesh. Astonishingly, this is not the first time the same individual—identified as Narendra Vikramaditya Yadav—has been in the spotlight. In 2006, he…

In a shocking incident at the Chandrika Devi Temple in Lucknow, a family was brutally thrashed by local shopkeepers after they refused to buy prasad and other religious items. The incident was caught on camera and the video of the incident is doing rounds on social media. It can be seen in the video that the vendors…

At least three people lost their lives and several others were injured after a speeding SUV mowed them down in Rajasthan’s Jaipur on Monday night. The accident took place in the city’s Nahangarh area. The entire incident was caught on camera and the disturbing video surfaced online. As per the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle was…

Influencer Shruti Chaturvedi, who runs the public relations firm Chaipani, has shared her harrowing experience at Anchorage airport in Alaska, USA, where she was reportedly detained for eight hours after security personnel deemed her power bank “suspicious.” Imagine being detained by Police and FBI for 8 hours, being questioned the most ridiculous things, physically checked by a…

A Canara Bank officer has been arrested for allegedly stealing nearly Rs 10 lakh from the donation boxes of the Thakur Banke Bihari temple in Vrindavan here, police on Sunday said. The theft was uncovered after temple security monitoring CCTV footage observed the officer concealing bundles of cash in his clothing. Police Circle Officer (Sadar) Sandeep Kumar…

Sri Lanka’s aggressive and innovative style of cricket foreshadowed the advent of T20 cricket, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, lauding the country’s World Cup-winning team. During an interaction with the team on Saturday, Modi said India’s 1983 World Cup win and Sri Lanka’s 1996 victory played transformative roles in the global cricketing landscape, an official said. Sri…

Police will be inspecting the amusement park where a 24-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from a roller coaster ride, a source has said. No arrests have been made in the case so far. The incident occurred Thursday evening after one Priyanka fell from a roller coaster stands at the Fun and Food Village in southwest Delhi’s…

In a significant demonstration of India-US military cooperation, troops from both nations conducted an intensive joint training phase at the Duvvada Firing Range from April 2 to April 4 as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025. According to a release, the exercise reaffirmed the growing synergy between the two militaries, enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and operational preparedness…

Multiple cases of rabies have been reported from Manipur’s Churachandpur, after which authorities have put restrictions in place and declared containment zones. The cases of rabies started surfacing since last week and New Zouveng village in Churachandpur district has been declared a containment zone. Since January, 749 people have been bitten by dogs and 3 persons, according…

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday made a fervent appeal to the youth of Bihar to participate in the White T-Shirt movement, beginning Monday, in huge numbers to send across a strong message that people of the state won’t get swayed away anymore and they are ready to write their own destiny. The Leader of Opposition issued…

Ayodhya was bathed in a divine glow and spiritual fervour on Sunday evening as more than 2.5 lakh earthen lamps were lit along the banks of the Saryu River at the Chaudhary Charan Singh Ghat on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami. Thousands of devotees gathered at the ghats to participate in the grand Sandhya Aarti as…

A flight attendant on an IndiGo flight has been accused of stealing a gold necklace from a five-year-old child during a journey from Thiruvananthapuram to Bengaluru, reported The Times of India. The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police have registered a case and begun an investigation based on a complaint filed by the child’s mother, Priyanka Mukherjee. According…

Despite growing societal awareness and sensitisation, India continues to remain a deeply patriarchal country. It is a land of stark contradictions—on one hand, goddesses are worshipped with unmatched devotion, and on the other, women face systemic control, coercion, and discrimination. Access to education, employment, and economic independence remains limited for many women, especially when it comes to…

The organisers of ‘Shobha Yatra’ alleged that stones were pelted on Ram Navami procession in Kanpur’s Nai Sadak area, however, the police dismissed the claims as rumour. Following this, security was tightened in the area, said police. The city police received a written complaint from the organisers alleging that stones were thrown from rooftops of buildings near…

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department organised various cultural programmes, including art exhibitions, to mark the occasion On the occasion of Ram Navami, a grand Deepotsav was organised in Ayodhya, with over 2.5 lakh diyas lit to celebrate the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. A video from the event shows large crowds gathering at the ghats along the…

The accused, identified as Narendra Yadav, used the name of renowned UK cardiologist Professor John Camm to deceive patients. A man, pretending to be a cardiologist, performed 15 heart surgeries at a prominent hospital in Madhya Pradesh within just two months. However, a complaint alleges that he was not a qualified cardiologist, sparking concerns after several deaths…

Siddharth Yadav, who died in a Jaguar jet crash, had recently come home on leave and got engaged on March 23. He had gone back to join duty on March 31. Indian Air Force flight lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, who died in a Jaguar jet crash in Gujarat’s Jamnagar on April 3, was cremated with full military honours…

The Chief Minister expressing concern compared the spread of AI-generated misinformation as “digital pandemic” worse than COVID-19 and urged the officials to pursue legal action and bolster cybercrime defences to counter misinformation orders Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, former Telangana minister G. Jagadish Reddy, social media influencer Dhruv Rathee, and actors John Abraham, Dia Mirza, and Raveena…

A two-year-old leopardess was killed after being hit by a speeding heavy vehicle in the Mala range of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve. A two-year-old female leopard was killed after being hit by a speeding heavy vehicle in the Mala range of the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve, forest officials said on Sunday. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Bharat Kumar said…

A tide of social change has risen in Maharashtra, with over 7,000 villages declaring they have abolished customs and rituals which distress widows. A tide of social change has gradually risen in Maharashtra’s rural belt, with more than 7,000 villages declaring that they have abolished customs and rituals which distress widows and discriminate against them. Of the…

The deceased, identified as Priyanka, fell off from a ride at the amusement park on Thursday evening, police said in a statement. A 24-year-old woman tragically lost her life after falling from a roller coaster ride at an amusement park in southwest Delhi’s Kapashera area, said police on Saturday. The victim, identified as Priyanka, visited the water…

PM Narendra Modi is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka where the two counties signed several crucial deals including defence pacts and Memorandun of Understandings. One of the important deals is an agreement to develop Trincomalee as a major energy hub. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka isestablishing a new bond of…

Throughout his spiritual journey, Anant has been chanting the Hanuman Chalisa, Sundarkand, and Devi Stotra as he makes his way to Dwarka. Anant Ambani, the youngest son of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani and philanthropist Nita Ambani, has embarked on a 170-kilometre padayatra from his ancestral hometown of Jamnagar to one of India’s holiest cities, Dwarka. Starting…

The exercise marks a pivotal moment in the Army’s push towards operational readiness for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), bringing together manned platforms and unmanned systems in a live tactical setting. In a landmark step towards modernising battlefield operations, the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps has successfully demonstrated the Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) capability during the recently concluded Exercise SARVSHAKTI in the…

Social media users feel taxpayer money has been “wasted” on “tacky” ambience. When the Ministry of Railways shared a glimpse of the newly-renovated retiring room at Banaras Railway Station, it only seemed to bring one thing to people’s minds: a dance bar. The choice of aesthetics, including purple and blue profile lighting, and chandeliers, drew comparisons to…

India’s longest and most holy river, the Ganges, is home to thousands of dolphins. But their survival is under threat. But these aren’t like the ones found in oceans. They don’t leap out of the water in spectacular arcs; surface for long intervals or swim in an upright position. Instead, they swim sideways, spend much of their…

Three months ago, Josephine Tan opened iDelight Cafe, the first dedicated Singaporean cafe in Kolkata, with a nod to the memory of her popiah-hawker grandmother. But, she didn’t move to India to be a restaurateur. Josephine Tan (centre) and her husband, Raj (right), together with their staff, are serving up Singaporean food like laksa in Kolkata, India.…

The accused in the Vadodara car crash, Rakshit Chaurasia, was under the influence of drugs, the police said on Friday as reported by NDTV. On March 14, the 20-year-old law student rammed a speeding car into two-wheelers, killing one woman and injuring several others. The primary report of Gandhinagar’s Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) reportedly said that after…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Myanmar’s junta chief earlier Friday, with discussions focusing on India’s assistance in the aftermath of the recent earthquake. The Prime Minister assured Myanmar that India is ready to send additional aid if required. During the meeting, PM Modi also insisted on the restoration of democracy in Myanmar, underscoring India’s commitment to democratic…

A 97-year-old Galapagos tortoise has given birth to four hatchlings and become the oldest first-time mother of her species, the Philadelphia Zoo said. Mommy and her similarly-aged partner, Abrazzo, both belonging to the western Santa Cruz subspecies, are the facility’s oldest residents and now its first parents in 150 years. “This is a significant milestone in the…

Schools across West Bengal were thrown into turmoil on Friday as over 25,000 teachers and non-teaching staff stopped attending work, a day after the Supreme Court invalidated their appointments in the 2016 bribe-for-job scandal. The mass exit has disrupted several junior-secondary to higher secondary schools, many of which are currently conducting internal examinations, as per a report.…

An Indian national was stabbed to death in Canada’s Rockland, the Indian High Commission in Ottawa said on Saturday. The High Commission said that one suspect has been arrested and an investigation is underway. “We are deeply saddened by the tragic death of an Indian national in Rockland near Ottawa, due to stabbing. Police has stated a…

“Kya bakwaas kar rahein hain yaar aap JosD92? (What nonsense are you commenting JosD92?)” If you have tuned in on the cricket side of the Internet in the past few days, you might have come across a mystery account that is happily emptying their wallet to have their concern about IPL 2025 raised and heard during YouTube…

An Ohio entrepreneur’s unique product has prompted a heated debate among social media users. She sells natural bathing products, like soaps, made using expired breast milk. In a video, she claims her products have also helped people deal with a range of skincare issues. “Taylor Robinson, owner of Leo Jude Soap Co. @leojudesoapco in Jackson, Ohio, repurposes…