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Election Commission said that ample digital security measures have been put in place to ensure that app is “tamper-proof”. It also explained how e-voting cannot be tampered with. Ahead of the Assembly elections, Bihar is set to become the first state in the country to allow voting with a mobile phone, according to State Election Commissioner Deepak…

The CBI has filed charge sheets against two individuals in separate cases of murders allegedly committed by two Indian citizens in the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, officials on Friday said. In one case on the request from the UAE, the CBI has filed a charge sheet against Inder Jit Singh, who had allegedly killed another Indian…

IMD predicts Delhi’s monsoon arrival within days, as the capital remains dry while nearby regions receive abundant rainfall. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted the monsoon would reach Delhi within days—the latest in a series of forecasts it has repeatedly revised in recent weeks as the national capital remains among the last holdouts awaiting seasonal…

The woman was rescued by authorities after she drove her car onto a railway track in an alleged attempt to end her life, according to Vikarabad police. A 34-year-old woman from Lucknow was rescued by authorities after she drove her car onto a railway track near Nagulapally Railway Station in an alleged attempt to end her life,…

The Kolkata gangrape victim stated she was preparing to leave when the main accused instructed the other two individuals to step “outside and lock the door.” Kolkata Police on Friday arrested three men over the gangrape of a law student inside South Calcutta Law College in the city’s Kasba area. Among the accused, two are current students…

A surge in private school fees across India, particularly in Delhi, is triggering protests and court battles as families struggle with affordability, arbitrary hikes, and threats of student expulsion. With some fees doubling in five years, parents demand regulatory reforms and financial transparency from schools. Hundreds of Indian families are protesting against steep and, in many cases,…

The experts assured the Shashi Tharoor-led standing committee that there was no immediate cause for alarm regarding Bangladesh, especially compared to Pakistan Concerns about the radicalisation of youth in neighbouring countries were discussed during a key meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Dr Shashi Tharoor. The discussion, focused on India-Bangladesh relations, included…

The Kashmir Super League is all set to begin in the first week of July, writing a new chapter in the history of the region as the Union Territory gets first such tournament. In a historic first in Jammu and Kashmir, the region’s first-ever corporate franchise-based football tournament was inaugurated on Friday, writing a new chapter in…

Officials said that the services of the chief operating officer Abraham Zachariah, two senior vice-presidents and the head of training, were terminated Airport services firm Air India SATS Services (AISATS) Private Limited on Friday said it has taken “firm disciplinary action” against four executives for hosting a party at its office, days after a video clip of…

To streamline the identification of hydrogen-powered vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a new category of registration number plates, differentiated by distinct colour codes based on vehicle type. According to a draft notification issued on Friday, hydrogen-fuel-operated vehicles will soon sport colour-coded number plates combining green and blue backgrounds, with figure colours varying…

Nearly 625 devotees were hospitalised during Puri Ratha Yatra due to extreme heat, humidity, and overcrowding. Several were injured near Balagandi as Lord Balabhadra’s chariot got stuck, causing chaos. Nearly 625 devotees required medical attention after the Ratha Yatra in Puri on Friday, as sweltering heat, humidity, and overcrowding triggered a series of isolated health emergencies and…

Shefali Jariwala, renowned as the “Kaanta Laga girl” and a contestant on Bigg Boss 13 , tragically passed away at 42 on the night of June 27, 2025, in Mumbai. According to multiple reports, she suffered a sudden cardiac arrest late that evening. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, along with three others, rushed her to Bellevue Multispeciality…

Pakistan has written to India multiple times to revoke the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, but Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil said the water will not go anywhere Jal Shakti Minister CR Paatil on Thursday said India will not change its stance on the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty even if Pakistan writes multiple times…

DRI seized 39 containers with 1,115 metric tonnes of Pakistani goods at Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has seized 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonnes of goods of Pakistani origin at Nhava Sheva Port in Navi Mumbai. The items, valued at around Rs 9 crore, were originally from Pakistan but…

The Ministry of External Affairs said that the United States should treat visa applications of Indian citizens on the basis of merit. The MEA’s remarks came after the US asked visa applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years. “Visa, and immigration matters pertain to…

In a bid to boost regional cooperation, the Indian Navy hosted the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Working Group Meeting on Maritime Security (IWG-MARSEC) on June 24 and 25 in New Delhi. The meeting brought together representatives from 13 IONS member nations: Australia, Bangladesh, France, India, Kenya, Mozambique, Oman, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania,…

The Maharashtra Health Department has initiated a high-level inquiry into alleged irregularities in two major equipment tenders worth over Rs 60 crore. The tenders, issued by the Deputy Director of Health Services (Transport), Pune, in July 2024, were for the procurement of Ice Lined Refrigerators (ILRs) and Deep freezers used to store vaccines across the state. According…

The journey began with traditional rituals and prayers. Bliss Resort proprietor Manish Malhotra felicitated the pilgrims with garlands and tilak, describing the moment as a “rare spiritual privilege.” “After years, this pious opportunity has returned to our resort. It is not just an event but a sacred service for us,” he said. For the first time in…

Following its large-scale service at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the Adani Group is now supporting the Puri Rath Yatra with free meals, beverages, safety gear, and volunteer services—reflecting its continued commitment to seva rooted in Indian spiritual tradition. Following its extensive, mostly volunteer-driven initiative to feed the masses during the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj earlier this…

India’s refusal to endorse a joint communique at the SCO meeting over terrorism concerns blocked its issuance, highlighting regional tensions. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting couldn’t issue a joint communique on Thursday after India refused to endorse the document because it didn’t address its terrorism-related concerns, officials aware of the matter said. Defence minister…

Investigators typically face lengthy delays in air crash probes when damaged black boxes must be sent to original equipment manufacturers for extracting data. Investigators have started analysing data extracted from the black box retrieved from Air India flight 171 to find clues on why the Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after take off from Ahmedabad airport on…

The India-Canada relations hit rock bottom following then Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations in 2023 of a potential Indian link to the killing of Nijjar. Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada, India on Thursday said it is looking at strengthening the bilateral partnership with Ottawa in several areas including trade and energy. “That particular…

China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun Thursday held separate bilateral meetings with his counterparts from member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), including India, Chinese media reported. The defence ministers of the SCO member states were in this port city of China to attend a two-day conclave. India was represented by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. There is…

UAV manufacturing startup Raphe mPhibr has so far raised $145 million (over Rs 1,200 crore) in the biggest ever fundraise by an Indian aerospace manufacturing firm UAV manufacturing startup Raphe mPhibr, whose drones participated in Operation Sindoor, has raised $100 million in a funding round led by General Catalyst. The Noida-based startup has so far raised $145…

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed proceedings in a criminal case filed against Shaadi.com founder Anupam Mittal over the platform’s alleged failure to verify details of a man who allegedly used the matrimonial website to defraud a woman [Anupam Mittal vs. State of Telangana & Anr.]. A Bench of Justices Sandeep Mehta and Joymalya Bagchi passed the…

The Axiom-4 mission’s crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, received a jubilant reception upon arriving at the International Space Station. The spacecraft, named Grace, achieved a successful soft docking at 16:01 while over the North Atlantic. The Axiom-4 crew, including Shubhanshu Shukla, received a warm welcome with hugs and celebratory drinks as they entered the International Space Station on…

According to the police, the couple were discovered dead in their room when an attendant went to serve them tea An elderly couple were found dead in their room at an old-age home in Bengaluru more than a month after their son moved them into the facility. The were found hanging by an attendant on Tuesday morning.…

At least three people died in the Rudraprayag bus accident and nine others were missing, with officials fearing that the missing are dead. At least three people were killed and nine others were missing after a bus with 20 on board veered off the highway in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand and plunged into the Alaknanda river on…

NIA teams launched searches at 18 locations in the three northern states in the morning. They seized various incriminating materials, including mobiles, digital devices and documents, officials said. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday conducted a series of searches across Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh to probe Khalistani terror network, officials said. NIA teams launched searches…

Terrifying visuals have emerged from Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district, where flash floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains have caused rivers to swell and carry hundreds of wooden logs downstream. A viral video circulating on social media shows a torrent of water filled with massive logs racing through river channels, a sight eerily reminiscent of scenes from the…

British F-35B fighter jet has been stranded in Kerala since June 14 and has developed “engineering issues”, UK High Commission has said. The British High Commission on Wednesday said that its F-35B fighter jet, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, developed engineering issues whilst on the ground, precluding its return to…

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three accused, including a brother of the then Sub-Post Master (SPM), Lakhaoti, Sub-Post Office, Bulandshahar (now deceased) and two private persons, in a case related to a fake postage stamps scam of Rs. 2.5 Crore, as per an official statement. CBI had registered a case on December 19, 2024 on…

Ready-to-eat mango nectar, mung dal halwa and gajar ka halwa line Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s backpack — or the space equivalent — as cultural ambassadors of India during his 15-day voyage to the International Space Station. These nifty 100-gm packs have been prepared by the DIBT – Defence Institute of Bio-Defence Technologies, part of Indian Space Research…

A man has been arrested from the Navy’s headquarters in Delhi, accused of spying for the Pakistani Intelligence agency ISI apparently for years and even during Operation Sindoor. Data from his cellphone revealed that Vishal Yadav had provided confidential information related to the Navy and other defense units to a woman who was his Pakistani handler in…

A woman admitted to a government hospital in northeast Delhi in an “intoxicated and unconscious state” was sexually assaulted by another patient. The victim died during treatment on Wednesday, according to a report by the Hindustan Times (HT) citing police. However, as per officials citing initial observations, the death was not caused by the assault, it added.…

In Lucknow, a police inspector was caught on camera slapping an army officer, Lieutenant Colonel Anand Prakash Suman, during a road rage incident. A police inspector was caught on CCTV slapping an army officer in an incident of road rage in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The cop was seen shouting at the officer, who is a Lieutenant Colonel,…

Himachal Pradesh saw severe flash floods across multiple districts, resulting in at least two fatalities and 20 are feared to be missing. Significant damage occurred in Kullu, with reports of missing individuals and destruction to homes, schools, and infrastructure, including a bridge. Cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh have led to flash floods wreaking havoc in several districts of…

The book, ‘The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader’, chronicles the journey of how a young Narendra Modi contributed to the struggle during the turbulent Emergency era The book, The Emergency Diaries: Years that Forged a Leader, describes how Prime Minister Narendra Modi managed to organised a number of clandestine meetings for the RSS, which was…

The Indian Army on Wednesday shared an “official movie” of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, stating that the “preparation is underway” against the enemies of the country in a “fiercer manner than before”. The army said that it will strike again if the enemies dare to spread terrorism in India. The 7-minute video titled “Taiyaari Abhi Jaari Hai”…

There’s no need to install any special app—just like scanning a menu at a coffee shop, you can scan the code directly with your phone’s camera The central government is set to mandate QR codes on labels of vaccines, anti-cancer drugs, narcotics, and other pharmaceutical products despite industry pushback, according to News18. The Drug Consultative Committee (DCC)…

The exhibition was part of the the event — ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ — hosted by the Ministry of Culture at the Thyagaraj Stadium to mark 50 years since Emergency was imposed on June 25, 1975. Rare images of the notification of the proclamation of the Emergency, photos of blank editorials published in newspapers to protest press censorship…

Diesel cars above 10 years and petrol cars above 15 years will be refused fuel at petrol pumps from November 1 as the government steps up measures to curb rising pollution levels across the National Capital Region (NCR). Noida’s Regional Transport Office (RTO) has announced that starting November 1, petrol and diesel will no longer be provided…

A video widely shared on social media has shocked many ramen fans, making them reconsider their favourite go-to meal. The video shows a warning label on the back of a ramen noodle packet that reads: “Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm.” The video was shared on Instagram by the user ‘omggotworms,’ who expressed surprise and concern over the…

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Wednesday imposed a total penalty of ₹25 lakh on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited (BSE) following an inspection that revealed systemic failures in information dissemination and client code modification oversight. The regulator’s primary concern centered on BSE’s system architecture that enabled paid clients and the Listing Compliance Monitoring…

Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday slammed Congress for the imposition of Emergency in 1975 and said, “We overcame a dark chapter like the Emergency because our nation never bows down to dictatorship”. Addressing a programme on 50 years of Emergency at Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya in Delhi, Mr Shah said that the Emergency was imposed by former Prime…

Train and road connectivity between the Assam towns of Haflong and Silchar has been severely disrupted following a landslide near the Jatinga-Lampur section. The landslide, reportedly triggered by ongoing road repairs, has forced the suspension of train services over the Lumding-Badarpur hill section and prompted a complete halt to vehicular movement along National Highway 27. Train services…

Manohar Lal praised the Bihar government’s initiatives in the power sector, such as reducing aggregate technical and commercial (AT&C) losses, installing 80 lakh smart meters and carrying out reforms in the sector. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal on Tuesday said that a nuclear power plant and a 1,000 MW battery storage capacity unit would be set up…

IFS officer Parveen Kaswan said she raised cubs that helped repopulate parts of Ranthambhore and other tiger reserves, and carried bloodline of Ranthambore. Arrowhead(T-84), the legendary Ranthambore tigress, was cremated today. The majestic animal breathed her last on June 19 aged 11. “Carried bloodline of Ranthambhore,” wrote Indian Forest Service officer and a popular internet personality, Parveen…

The DGCA found that aircraft maintenance engineers were not taking mandatory safety precautions as specified in Aircraft Maintenance Manuals The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Tuesday it has uncovered safety violations during surprise surveillance checks at major airports, ordering airlines and airport operators to implement corrective measures within seven days as part of a…

Alaska’s Iliamna volcano last erupted in 1867, but its slopes often trigger seismic spikes due to falling rock and glacial ice. A satellite image showing Alaska’s Iliamna Volcano “ready to rumble” has sparked renewed interest in the snow-covered peak, just as scientists recorded a spike in earthquakes on its slopes. The image, taken on June 10 by…

275 people died in the Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, including 241 onboard and 34 on the ground, confirmed by the Gujarat health department. As many as 275 people, 241 were on board Air India’s Boeing Dreamliner and 34 on the ground, including lost their lives in the plane crash in Ahmedabad…

After hosting a wedding reception for VIP guests, educator and YouTuber Faisal Khan, more popularly known as Khan Sir, hosted a reception for NEET and JEE students in Bihar’s Patna. A video of the same went viral. A wedding that was held in secrecy, is now being followed up by multiple wedding receptions one after the other!…

Hours after US President Donald Trump’s claims of an Iran-Israel ceasefire, India on Tuesday said it stands ready to play its part to resolve the situation and insisted on “dialogue and diplomacy” as the way forward. New Delhi said it remained “deeply concerned” about the overall situation, but welcomed reports of a ceasefire between Iran and Israel.…

Dalla is a designated pro Khalistani terrorist under UAPA and is presently hiding in Canada. India has asked Canada to extradite Dalla who is chief of Khalistan Tiger Force a proscribed terror outfit In a major crackdown on organised crime syndicate, the Delhi Police has arrested a key aide of Arshdeep Singh Dalla who provided arms and…

Jammu and Kashmir police initiated an investigation following a viral video showing officers humiliating a theft suspect. The man was paraded half-naked, with hands tied, and a garland of shoes. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticising the legality and ethics of the police’s actions. The Jammu and Kashmir police have ordered a probe after a…

A section of women working in the IT sector in Kerala has lamented that getting married and becoming pregnant could even put their jobs at risk. Attending a public hearing organised by the Kerala Women’s Commission at Kozhikode on Monday, many women techies alleged that some firms even discourage women from taking maternity leaves. Many employers also…

Neeraj had clinched victory in the prestigious meet with one throw remaining as his best effort of 85.29m remained unbeaten after six rounds, securing him yet another top podium finish this season. This is the second title for Neeraj within a month after he triumped in the Paris Daimond League meet a few days back. Two-time Olympic…

The Andhra Pradesh High Court recently ruled that a trans woman in a heterosexual relationship cannot be deprived of her right to lodge a complaint of cruelty under Section 498A (husband or relative of husband of a woman subjecting her to cruelty) of Indian Penal Code (IPC) [Viswanathan Krishna Murthy vs The State of Andhra Pradesh and…

Several other airlines have also either cancelled, diverted or returned their flights to their origin airports over the tense situation in the Middle East. Air India has cancelled all its flights over the Gulf region until further notice, hours after Iran launched a missile attack on the US air base in Doha. The airline has also halted…

50 years since India’s Emergency, the dark chapter highlights the struggle for democracy against authoritarianism and the resilience of its people. It has been 50 years since democracy in India was given a serious blow with the imposition of the internal Emergency, for the first time, on June 25, 1975. It is crucial to recognise the background…

Malviya said no other state currently uses facial recognition technology for verification of candidates at an examination centre. BHOPAL: The Madhya Pradesh Employee Selection Board (MPESB) is exploring use of Aadhaar-based facial recognition technology to verify the identity of candidates appearing for recruitment examinations. “We will initially implement the facial recognition system on a pilot basis for…

AI Ahmedabad crash: Sources privy to the meeting chaired by Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said the board has initiated a safety overhaul, including an audit of all aircraft In the wake of the recent runway mishap and Ahmedabad crash, the Air India (AI) board on Wednesday held a crucial internal meeting in Mumbai to assess operational…

A dispute over a seat on the Vande Bharat Express led to a violent assault involving a BJP MLA’s associates. The incident, caught on CCTV, occurred near Jhansi. A passenger on a Vande Bharat Express train was thrashed after he allegedly refused to exchange seats with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Rajeev Singh from Babina in Jhansi.…

The young engineer, hailing from Siwan district in Bihar, last contacted his family on June 19 and mentioned tensions in the region but did not foresee dangers that would follow A 25-year-old engineer from Bihar, employed in Iran, has gone missing amid the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The disappearance has raised serious concerns among his…

Zepto has been stirring controversy over allegations of food safety violations and mistreatment of delivery partners. Once hailed as a rising star in India’s quick commerce sector, Zepto is now facing serious scrutiny over food safety violations. Multiple reports have emerged of rotten groceries being delivered and unsanitary warehouse conditions, prompting the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration…

In West Bengal’s Kaliganj, a bomb explosion resulted in the death of 13-year-old Tammana Khatun on Monday, shortly after the assembly byelection results were announced. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee condemned the incident and called for swift action against those responsible. One suspect, Akhtar Sheikh, has been arrested. A girl was killed in a bomb explosion in Kaliganj…

The Axiom-4 mission, featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, is now set to launch on June 25 at 12:01 pm IST, NASA announced, days after postponing the launch for the sixth time. Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Axiom-4 mission will be launched on June 25 at 12:01 pm (IST), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said in a…

In a major breakthrough, the NIA had on Sunday arrested two locals — Parvaiz Ahmad Jothar and Bashir Ahmad Jothar — for sheltering three Pakistani terrorists involved in the attack. New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday said that it has gathered a substantial body of evidence regarding identities of the terrorists involved in the…

The world’s most beautiful girl and India’s ultimate global pride Urvashi Rautela genuinely needs no introduction given the bonafide sensation that she is. Being the highest-paid Indian actress in the country and the youngest to be ever featured in Forbes Rich List, she continues to inspire innumerable people all over the globe, especially with her remarkable influence…

Dangeti Jahnavi from Andhra Pradesh, will travel to space in 2029. She is the first Indian to complete Nasa’s International Air and Space Program. Jahnavi is a STEM advocate and asteroid discoverer. Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district is set to travel to space in 2029. A graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering,…

Air India, in a statement, said that the reductions are aimed at strengthening Air India’s network-wide operational stability and minimising last-minute inconvenience to passengers. Air India on Sunday said it will temporarily reduce 118 weekly flights operated with narrow-body planes on 19 routes and suspend services on three routes. The announcement comes days after the Tata Group-owned…

The phone conversation initiated by Pezeshkian came hours after the US bombed three major nuclear sites — Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan — in Iran, bringing itself into the Israel-Iran conflict. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian India’s “deep concern” over Iran’s conflict with Israel and called for immediate de-escalation of the…

Amit Shah assured the Maoists that he would wholeheartedly welcome them if they laid down arms and joined the mainstream. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that despite it being the monsoon season, the anti-Naxal operations will continue, also urging the Maoists to lay down arms and join the journey of development while ruling out…

As per the official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs, a total of 28 Indians were on board the latest flight home.   India has brought back over 1,700 nationals from Iran as the conflict with Israel escalates. The latest flight carrying Indian nationals from Iran touched down in Delhi on Sunday night. As per the…

The Kuki group ITLF on Saturday announced it called off an indefinite shutdown, and the reason for it was that “an amicable solution” with the district administration has been reached under the “tribal customary law”, news agency PTI reported The Defence Ministry has strongly criticised the local media in Manipur for carrying “misinformation” that the army was…

In a post on X, the fact-check unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) debunked false claims circulating on social media regarding the use of Indian airspace by the United States. Several social media accounts alleged that Indian airspace was used by the U.S. to launch aircraft against Iran during Operation Midnight Hammer. Amid rising global tensions…

While Rajnath Singh will attend the meeting of defence ministers of member nations in Qingdao from June 25 to 27, NSA Ajit Doval will attend a meeting of national security advisers ahead of the SCO summit. Amid rising tensions between US, Iran and Israel, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will be…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday asserted that Pakistan or terrorists would “never dare” to orchestrate terrorist attacks given the “reaction” by India against the ghastly attack in Pahalgam. He said that India and its armed forces are against the killings of civilians and, thus, targeted only terrorist outfits during Operation Sindoor. #WATCH | Srinagar,…

India, the world’s third-largest oil importer and fourth-biggest gas buyer, has enough energy supplies to meet requirements for several weeks and continues to receive supplies from several routes, Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said amid escalating tensions in the globe’s biggest energy supply regions. In a post on X, the minister said the government has been “closely…

A team of technical experts from the UK is expected to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram in the next couple of days to examine a stranded F-35B ‘Lightning’ stealth fighter jet of the Royal Navy, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The jet, worth over $110 million and known to be one of the most advanced fighters,…

The BJP also sharpened its counter-attack, with posters being put up across the state capital bearing the slogan ‘Mera baap chaara chor, mujhe vote do’ (my father stole fodder meant for cattle, vote for me). RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday continued with his “pickpocket” jibe, claiming that a staggering Rs 20,000 crore has been spent on…

The operation began on June 15 when police arrested Passang Doka, a resident of Transport Colony, Seppa, for the illegal possession of 5.01 kg of ganja, East Kameng Superintendent of Police Kamdam Sikom said. Arunachal Pradesh Police have seized over 210 kg of ganja and arrested three persons in East Kameng district, a senior officer said on…

As part of Operation Sindhu, three charter flights – two from Iran’s Mashhad and one from Turkmenistan’s Ashgabat – have successfully brought back 827 Indian nationals so far. With an Indian flag clutched tightly in one hand and a dazed look in her eyes, Mizban stepped out of the airport visibly anxious and overwhelmed. “We saw dead…

A victim of sexual assault cannot be compelled to continue her unwanted pregnancy, the Bombay High Court has said while allowing a 12-year-old girl to abort her 28-week pregnancy despite an adverse report from medical experts. If forced to give birth to a child against her wish, the court would be depriving her of the right to…

DGCA directs Air India to remove its three senior officials from all roles related to crew scheduling and rostering. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday ordered immediate action against three senior officials of Air India following “serious and repeated violations” related to flight crew scheduling and rostering. The lapses, voluntarily disclosed by the airline,…

An Indian student, Zoya, sent a message to her father on June 13 mentioning an attack by Israel on Iran’s military base. Amid the ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran, a flight with 290 Indian students landed in Delhi on Friday. The development came as Iran opened its airspace for the evacuation of nearly 1,000 Indians. Of…

The investigation was initiated based on a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi government against former Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, former PWD Minister Satyendar Jain, and others. The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has conducted search operations at 37 locations across Delhi on June 18 in connection with the alleged…

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a major crackdown in connection with a bogus GST refund scam amounting to nearly Rs 100 crore, allegedly executed through fake export bills. The case, registered against the then Additional Commissioner of Customs, Patna, Ranvijay Kumar, and 29 others, involves several senior customs officials and private individuals. On Friday,…

A total of 74,550 animal bite incidents, including those involving strays and pet animals, have been recorded between January and May this year in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Buddh Nagar, the district bordering Delhi. Stray dogs account for the majority of these attacks. According to the latest figures released by the health department, 52,714 people were bitten by…

The Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) has detained two Uzbekistan women residing in Lucknow without passports and visas. In order to conceal their identities and avoid detection, both women underwent plastic surgery at a local clinic. The two women, Holida and Nilofar, were detained by FRRO from a flat in Omaxe City located in the Sushant Golf…

In an embarrassing turn for the Jammu and Kashmir government, a bus transporting students evacuated from war-hit Iran has broken down five times en route to Srinagar. After an exhausting journey that ended in Delhi, the students are now stranded on the Pathankot highway for over two hours due to repeated mechanical failures. The bus is carrying…

The Madras High Court has made it clear that is not necessary for a wife to get her husband’s permission and his signature while applying for a passport. The court added that such a practice does not augur well for a society that is moving towards women’s emancipation and was a kind of male supremacism. “The practice…

An Indian man returning from Bangkok was caught carrying two live monkeys of different species in ventilated carry bags and seven tortoises in a cloth bag at the Chennai airport. The passenger was arrested on Wednesday night and later sent to judicial custody by a court. The animals have been sent back to Thailand. The import of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi declined a visit to Washington at the invitation of US President Donald Trump to attend the first anniversary of the BJP’s government in Odisha. During a phone call, PM Modi explained his commitment to the sacred land of Lord Jagannath. PM Modi also launched over Rs 18,600 crore in development projects while in…

This evacuation follows Iran’s decision to lift airspace restrictions for Indian flights. The recent operations, part of Operation Sindhu, have already facilitated the return of 110 students from Armenia. While many are grateful, concerns remain for those still stranded. The Iranian embassy expressed commitment to facilitate further evacuations, ensuring the safety of Indian citizens. Three charter flights…