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As Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Thursday, the moment inevitably looped back to his very first India trip a quarter-century ago. In 2000, a 47-year-old new Russian president arrived in winter-soaked Delhi to reboot an old partnership. The 2000 visit saw him do a namaste in Parliament, stroll through the Taj Mahal, and…

Sudhir Kumar, who bid 1.17 crore for VIP number plate ‘HR88B8888’ but failed to pay, faces a Haryana government probe. State Transport Minister Anil Vij ordered an investigation into Kumar’s assets and income. The bidder forfeited his 11,000 security deposit. The number plate will soon be re-auctioned. The man who bid ₹1.17 crore for India’s costliest number…

The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) has also issued directions for SIM binding for the prevention of misuse of telecommunication identifiers to ensure telecom cybersecurity. Over the past year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), acting on citizen complaints, facilitated the disconnection and blacklisting of more than 21 lakh mobile numbers and around one lakh entities involved…

A Delhi man used ChatGPT to make a scammer beg for forgiveness. The story, shared on Reddit, has since gone viral, and the internet is impressed by the man’s smartness. A bizarre scam story from Delhi has grabbed attention online after a man revealed how he turned the tables on a fraudster using ChatGPT. In a detailed…

The Enforcement Directorate has initiated a money laundering investigation into a large-scale operation involving the illegal sale of codeine-laced cough syrup, estimated at Rs 100 crore. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a money laundering case in connection with a multi-state racket involving the illegal distribution and sale of codeine-laced cough syrup, a restricted pharmaceutical drug, said sources.…

Cyclone Ditwah weakened to a low-pressure area over North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. Chennai faces a yellow alert with rain likely all week, featuring partly cloudy skies, showers, thunderstorms, and lightning. Cyclone Ditwah has weakened into a well-marked low-pressure area over North Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and surrounding regions. However, Chennai residents are still facing its influence. The…

The video of Mahesh Rekhe chanting mantras from Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandina Shakha was shared by the Ministry of Culture on Instagram. A 19-year-old grabbed attention online for his perfect recitation of mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda Shakha. Mahesh Rekhe recited almost 2,000 mantras of the Shukla Yajurveda’s Madhyandina Shakha daily, without interruption, for 50 days. The recitation…

Sri Lanka has been grappling with widespread flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse triggered by Cyclone Ditwah, leaving several districts isolated and severely straining the country’s disaster-response capacity. A nine-month pregnant woman was safely evacuated and provided urgent medical care by India’s disaster response force in Sri Lanka, as New Delhi intensified rescue and relief operations across the…

The HJS submitted a written complaint at Panaji police station, demanding registration of a criminal case against Singh for insulting Chamundi Daiva and thereby hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. Mumbai: As criticism erupted over Ranveer Singh’s mimicry of a pivotal scene from Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 during the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025…

Police suspect the killing may be connected to an inter-gang rivalry and have registered a case. A man, who was once a close aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was shot dead near Timber Market in Sector-26 here on Monday night, said police. The victim, identified as Inderpreet Singh alias Parry (35), was rushed to the Post Graduate…

The Heron MK II Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), already in service with the Indian Army and Air Force, will now be incorporated into the Indian Navy. India has signed up to procure additional satellite-linked Heron MK II drones under emergency provisions. The decision comes after the effective use of Heron MKII during Operation Sindoor. The Heron MK…

The Bombay High Court’s Nagpur bench has overturned the life sentence of Nishant Agrawal, a former engineer at BrahMos Aerospace, due to insufficient evidence linking him to espionage for Pakistan’s ISI. The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has set aside the life sentence of former BrahMos Aerospace engineer Nishant Agrawal, ruling that prosecutors failed to…

MEA spokesperson rejected Pakistan’s claim of delayed overflight clearance for humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka, calling it misinformation and affirming India’s prompt approval. India on Tuesday called Pakistan’s claim that New Delhi delayed in giving overflight clearance sought by Islamabad as “ridiculous”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan submitted a request at around 1 pm…

The test has placed India in “an elite club of nations” with advanced in-house escape system testing capability, the defence ministry said on Tuesday. The DRDO has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity, validating some of the key safety parameters including complete aircrew recovery. The test has placed…

The third-party system glitch at several airports late Tuesday affected Air India and other airlines, causing brief delays. Moments after Air India reported a third-party system glitch at several airports, the airline said that the issue has been fully resolved. It added that check-in at all airports is now functioning normally and that “all our flights are…

Under the pretext of purchasing leaked data in bulk for marketing, we spoke to ‘Rakesh’ at length. And among other things, he said he’d done no wrong in creating the ProxyEarth.org website. We published a report about a website called ProxyEarth.org that allows you to fetch the personal data (address, ID proof, alternate numbers, etc.) of Indians…

Scholars noted that Dandakrama, revered as the crown of Vedic recitation for its complex svara-patterns and phonetic precision, has been performed only three times in recorded history, with Devavrat’s recitation being flawless and completed in the shortest span. Varanasi witnessed an extraordinary spiritual moment as 19-year-old Vedamurti Devavrat Mahesh Rekhe from Maharashtra was felicitated for completing the…

The Court has ordered States that have not given consent for CBI investigations to give such consent so that the CBI can tackle the matter on a pan-India basis. The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to launch an investigation into digital arrest scams in India. A Bench of Justices Surya Kant…

The tremor was recorded at 07:26:35 IST at a depth of 35 km. No immediate damage was reported. A moderate earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The tremor was recorded at 07:26:35 IST at a depth of 35 km. “EQ of M: 4.2,…

India is poised to finalize a Rs 10,000 crore deal for 275-300 additional S-400 missiles from Russia, enhancing the capabilities of its existing air-defense systems. A Rs 10,000 crore deal for 275-300 S-400 missiles from Russia is likely very shortly. These are “additional missiles,” for the three S-400 air-defence systems that the Indian Air Force (IAF) already…

A Kuwait–Hyderabad IndiGo flight was diverted to Mumbai following a specific human bomb threat received via email. A Kuwait to Hyderabad IndiGo flight was diverted to Mumbai on Tuesday after a threat message warned of a human bomb onboard the aircraft. The threat, conveyed through a detailed email received at the Hyderabad airport, was assessed as specific…

Anchal’s brothers Himesh and Sahil, their father Gajanan Mamidwar, and three others have been arrested for Saksham’s murder Days after Saksham Tate (20) was beaten to death in Maharashtra’s Nanded over an inter-caste relationship, his lover, Anchal Mamidwar (21), has alleged that two cops were among the several people who provoked her brothers to attack Saksham. Heartbreaking…

The investigating officers needed time to probe the sloganeering in solidarity with slain Maoist commander Madvi Hidma, they said. A Delhi court on Monday remanded three protesters to three days of police custody in a case relating to the alleged use of pepper spray on police personnel during a demonstration at the India Gate over pollution last…

Samantha first gave a glimpse of her unique ring in an Instagram post in February this year. Actress Samantha’s dreamy pictures from her temple wedding with filmmaker Raj are all over the Internet. But what truly has fans buzzing is her massive wedding ring. Known for her bold and edgy choices in life, Samantha brought that same…

Sri Lanka continues to face severe devastation in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The cyclone has claimed over 200 lives in Sri Lanka, leaving many displaced. The country has announced a national emergency. India has granted rapid overflight clearance for Pakistan’s humanitarian aid flight bound for flood-hit Sri Lanka, countering claims in sections of the Pakistani media…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce two new bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday that will be aimed at imposing new tax/cess on demerit goods. The proposed bills are — The Central Excise Amendment Bill, 2025, and The Health Security se National Security Cess Bill, 2025. The Union government plans to impose new levies…

A tragic bus collision in Tamil Nadu’s Sivaganga district resulted in the deaths of at least 11 individuals and left over 20 injured. The accident occurred when two state-run buses collided near Vivekananda Polytechnic College. Rescue operations were swiftly initiated by police and fire services, with injured passengers transported to various hospitals for treatment. Chief Minister MK…

Cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu has caused three deaths, 150 cattle fatalities, and damaged 57,000 hectares of farmland amid heavy rains. Three people have died in rain-related incidents triggered by cyclone Ditwah in Tamil Nadu over the last 24 hours, state revenue and disaster management minister KKSSR Ramachandran said on Sunday, adding that nearly 150 cattle have…

According to the proposed health and national security cess legislation, the levy is expected on the production capacity of specified items Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to introduce a bill in the Lok Sabha on Monday to levy “Health Security se National Security Cess” on pan masala and any other items notified by the central…

More than 4,000 military personnel and police officers participated, reinforcing the marathon’s message of respect and solidarity for those who serve the nation. The city of Ahmedabad transformed into a vibrant celebration of endurance and unity as more than 24,000 runners took part in the 9th Adani Ahmedabad Marathon at the Sabarmati Riverfront Sports Park. Anchored in…

India is undergoing a rapid demographic transition, with the birth rate dropping sharply over the past two decades, an official said. India’s population is expected to stabilise by 2080 at 1.8 or 1.9 billion due to dipping total fertility rate, which is currently below the replacement level at 1.9, an official said. India is undergoing a rapid…

Though cross- LoC trade remains suspended due to the hostilities between India and Pakistan since 2019, the ruling by a division bench is reaffirmation of the government’s stand that PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir and an integral part of India. The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ruled that trade between Jammu and Kashmir and…

Police have arrested three key operatives of the module – one each from Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh – and seized a semi-automatic pistol, 10 live cartridges, and mobile phones containing incriminating chats. The Special Cell of Delhi Police has busted a Pakistan-backed terror module led by gangster-turned-terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, currently based in the neighbouring country,…

The passage of the six bills marks a shift in Assam’s education framework, with key laws such as the Fee Regulation Amendment Bill and the Provincialisation Amendment Bill cleared. The opposition says the process lacked proper scrutiny and debate. The Assam Assembly on Saturday, November 29, passed six bills associated with the Education Department. All the bills…

India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka, sending 27 tons of relief, NDRF teams, and setting up an emergency help desk as over 123 lives were lost. Cyclone Ditwah: India has launched ‘Operation Sagar Bandhu’, a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) initiative to support Sri Lanka as the island country battles Cyclone Ditwah, which…

Vijay’s brother, Ravi Kumar, who lives in Jagrambass village in the Badhra subdivision, has written to the MEA asking for urgent help. A 30-year-old Indian-origin man was stabbed to death in Worcester, United Kingdom, on November 25. Vijay Kumar Sheoran hailed from Haryana’s Charkhi Dadri and had resigned from his job at the Central Board of Excise…

The campaign was a direct and emotional pushback against the apex court’s directive, issued on November 7, 2025, in a suo motu petition related to dog bite incidents More than 50,000 citizens across India, including nearly 10,000 from the National Capital Territory of Delhi, participated in a massive letter-petition campaign on Saturday, urging the Supreme Court to…

The collection undergoing digitisation is immense, comprising over 25 million documents belonging to more than 1,300 individuals and organisations The Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library (PMML) has launched a comprehensive digitisation project of its vast and rare archival collection, the Ministry of Culture announced on Saturday. This landmark initiative is designed to achieve the dual objectives of…

Jagadguru Shankaracharya has said that Lord Ram was always present in Ayodhya, even during the long absence of a grand temple, highlighting his divine will. Lord Ram didn’t return to Ayodhya but he was always present there even during the old temple, in the tent and now in the newly constructed grand temple at the Ramjanmabhoomi, said…

Police sources also revealed that the NIA sleuths recovered Rs 18.5 lakh in cash, along with some gold biscuits and foreign currency, from Shahid’s hostel room at the university. Faridabad: Dr Shaheen Shahid, arrested in the “white-collar terror module” case linked to the November 10 Delhi blast, revealed that she had planned to recruit women to carry…

India’s new criminal code still defines rape solely as a man assaulting a woman, rendering male and transgender survivors legally invisible. Their cases remain unrecorded, untreated, and unpunished, thereby creating a dangerous systemic blind spot, reports Venkatesh R. Disbelief, shame, silence — survivors of sexual violence grapple with an array of emotional and psychological shocks. For male…

Odisha’s Paradip Port has created history by achieving the fastest ever 100 million metric tonnes (MMT) cargo throughput in a financial year on November 27. The coveted 100 MMT mark was achieved on December 9, 2024, during the last financial year. The record was achieved in 241 days in the current fiscal year against 253 days in…

S Jaishankar’s comments come against the backdrop of recent trade disputes and steep US tariffs, including a 50 per cent rate on Indian imports levied by US President Donald Trump. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled reference to the US amid ongoing trade tensions, said on Saturday that politics nowadays increasingly ‘trumps’ economics in an…

Pakistan claimed that the Indian side pulled out of the Oxford Union debate, but connecting the dots suggests the debate was never meant to happen. It was a staged stunt, designed to show Indians as unwilling to engage in an open debate. Oxford Union President Moosa Harraj, the son of the Pakistani defence production minister, used the…

Extremely heavy rain continues across many parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Ditwah, which earlier devastated Sri Lanka, is getting closer to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Cyclonic storm Ditwah is progressing steadily, tracking parallel to the Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast, triggering heavy rainfall across coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and the adjoining southern districts of Andhra Pradesh. The severe…

Extremely heavy rain continues across many parts of Tamil Nadu as cyclonic storm Ditwah, which earlier devastated Sri Lanka, is getting closer to Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast. Cyclonic storm Ditwah is steadily advancing towards the Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coast, bringing heavy rain to coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining southern parts of Andhra Pradesh. The severe weather has disrupted…

Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing has filed a fresh FIR against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case, intensifying the ongoing legal and political dispute. The FIR is based on a complaint from the Enforcement Directorate concerning alleged fraudulent financial transactions. Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing has filed a fresh FIR against Congress leaders…

Pakistan claimed that the Indian side pulled out of the Oxford Union debate, but connecting the dots suggests the debate was never meant to happen. It was a staged stunt, designed to show Indians as unwilling to engage in an open debate. Oxford Union President Moosa Harraj, the son of the Pakistani defence production minister, used the…

S Jaishankar’s comments come against the backdrop of recent trade disputes and steep US tariffs, including a 50 per cent rate on Indian imports levied by US President Donald Trump. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, in a veiled reference to the US amid ongoing trade tensions, said on Saturday that politics nowadays increasingly ‘trumps’ economics in an…

PM Modi inaugurated a 77-foot bronze statue of Lord Ram in Goa, marking the 550th anniversary of the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled Lord Ram’s 77-foot-tall bronze statue as part of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt’s 550th year celebrations at Partagali, in Cancona, South Goa. The newly unveiled statue is…

Amit Shah attends the 60th All India Conference of Director Generals in Raipur. PM Modi to chair, focusing on Viksit Bharat, security, and innovation in policing from Nov 28-30. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the three-day 60th DGsP/IGsP Conference in Chhattisgarh’s Raipur and said that the government is on course to eliminate Naxalism nationwide…

While Supreme Court lawyer J Sai Deepak provided a concrete timeline of events, the Pakistan High Commission in the UK claimed that the Indian delegation withdrew at the last moment, lacking “confidence,” even without an iota of proof. Did Pakistan walk out of a debate against India at the UK’s iconic Oxford Union even before it started?…

The United States is preparing one of the most significant changes to graduate lending in more than a decade. The new framework will reshape borrowing limits, programme categories and access to federal loans for thousands of students. The United States government is preparing for a major shift in how graduate and professional students borrow money for higher…

PM Modi celebrated the emergence of over 300 startups, particularly highlighting the contributions of Gen-Z engineers and scientists who are innovating in various areas of space technology. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday virtually inaugurated Indian space startup Skyroot’s Infinity Campus in Hyderabad and discussed how when the government opened the space sector, the country’s youth, especially…

The Assam government has passed ‘Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025’ with strict punishment including jail-term. Assam has passed a bill to ban Polygamy and making it an offence that can lead up to 10 years of jail. Polygamy is a practice of marrying more than one person at a time. In this, a man can have…

A vehicle registration number, HR88B8888, was auctioned for an unprecedented Rs 1.17 crore, marking the highest price for a number plate in India. A recent auction for fancy vehicle number plate saw a bidding of Rs 1.17 crore, becoming the costliest ever registration number ever auctioned in India. The number plate in focus is HR88B8888, which is…

Additionally, the PWD and MCD have been asked to sanitise sewer lines that run under and around the monument. A web of more than 200 additional cameras and Under Vehicle Scanning Systems will tighten surveillance at the Red Fort. The decision has been taken following multiple high-level meetings involving several stakeholders, after the 10 November blast, News18…

With New Delhi recording dangerous AQI levels, the US Embassy has floated a tender for 1,200 boxes of True HEPA filter sets for its Blueair air purifiers. With Delhi NCR recording some of the worst air quality levels of the season, the US Embassy in New Delhi has floated a solicitation for supplying 1,200 boxes of True…

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered content creator Samay Raina and other comedians to organise at least two events a month to raised funds for the corpus setup for the treatment of persons with disability. The Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi passed the order in a case moved by…

Fishermen have been pulled off large stretches of the Bay, multiple districts of southern states are on red or orange alert as officials said that Cyclone Ditwah’s landfall timing will hinge on its shifting track over the next 24 hours. Cyclonic storm Ditwah, which grew out of a deep depression near the Sri Lanka coast, is now…

Alert locals rescued a 25-year-old man from a car that sank into a highway-side pond in Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh’s Pilibhit witnessed a dramatic rescue on Thursday, when alert locals sprang into action to pull a 25-year-old man from a sinking car after he lost control of the vehicle and plunged into a roadside pond.…

In Churachandpur, amidst ongoing conflict in Manipur, a young tribal boy exemplified courage at a Territorial Army recruitment camp. In a state scarred by conflict and uncertainty, a quiet moment of courage unfolded today at the Territorial Army recruitment camp. Among rows of determined youths stood a young tribal boy far too small for the oversized dreams…

Bengaluru hosts thousands of start-ups, outsourcing firms, and global tech giants from Google to Microsoft. In India’s tech capital Bengaluru, the morning “rush hour” lasts so long it devours half the workday, throttling productivity in a city often viewed as the poster child of a booming economy. Entrepreneur RK Misra, co-founder of a multimillion-dollar start-up, avoids scheduling…

The Cabinet on Wednesday cleared a Rs 7,280-crore rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) scheme to cut import dependence on China. The 7-year plan isn’t just crucial for the EV, wind energy, electronics and defence sectors, it will help New Delhi geopolitically. It is that crucial component of an electric vehicle (EV) that you do not see. It…

In the ongoing ₹252-crore drugs case, social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, popularly known as Orry, appeared before the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Mumbai Crime Branch, Ghatkopar Unit on Wednesday. Orry arrived around 1:30 p.m. and left the ANC office at 9:00 p.m., after nearly 7.5 hours of interrogation. In the ongoing ₹252-crore drugs case, social media influencer…

India celebrates Constitution Day on November 26, honouring the adoption of its Constitution in 1949. The Constitution, the longest written in the world, originally comprised 395 Articles and was meticulously handwritten. India marks Constitution Day on November 26, commemorating the adoption of the nation’s guiding document in 1949. As the country reflected on the legacy of the…

Muskan, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh, gave birth to a daughter named Radha, coinciding with Saurabh’s birthday. Her in-laws have requested a DNA test to confirm the child’s parentage. Muskan, accused of killing her husband and hiding his body in a blue drum, has named her newborn daughter Radha, even as her in-laws have demanded a…

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal questioned the powers given to booth-level officers, who, under the SIR notification, were allowed to effectively decide whether a person was a citizen. The Supreme Court on Wednesday raised sharp questions about the use of Aadhaar during the Election Commission’s ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR), and asked if a foreigner who has still…

During searches, police recovered Rs 5 lakh in cash, 171 cheque books, 75 ATM cards, 20 mobile phones, laptops, computers, several passbooks, credit cards and a Hyundai Verna car. A routine investigation by Puducherry’s Cyber Crime Police has uncovered a major cyber-fraud being operated by engineering college students. The probe has revealed that a group of students…

A senior officer said that there were no names written in the diary entry, while adding that the woman “did not blame anyone”. The 38-year-old daughter-in-law of a pan masala company owner, who died, allegedly by suicide, at her home in southwest Delhi, had written a diary entry before the incident. The diary, which was recovered from…

Major areas in Delhi recorded an AQI above 300, including in Burari, Anand Vihar, Chandani Chowk, ITO, Jahangirpuri and others. Delhi woke up to ‘very poor’ air quality on Thursday morning, a day after the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked the restrictions under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR. The overall…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of political sabotage after her helicopter was grounded due to lapsed licensing and insurance. She claimed this was an attempt to hinder her outreach efforts ahead of a rally in Bongaon, where she arrived late after traveling by road. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday accused…

PM Modi recalled Mahatma Gandhi’s belief that rights flow from the performance of duties, stressing that fulfilling duties is the foundation for social and economic progress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged citizens to fulfil their Constitutional duties, asserting that these were foundations for a strong democracy. In a letter to citizens on Constitution Day, the…

Miss Universe Organisation president Raul Rocha implied Olivia Yacé’s Miss Universe 2025 loss was due to Côte d’Ivoire’s visa issues, sparking backlash online. The controversies surrounding the 74th edition of the Miss Universe pageant seem to have no end. With recent resignations of Miss Estonia and Miss Côte D’Ivoire, the allegations about the competition being rigged have…

In 2024, Chandrababu Naidu made the sensational revelation of adulterated ghee being used in the making of sacred Laddu Prasadam at the hill shrine. Tirumala Tirupati, the home abode of Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy, which is also one of the richest Hindu temples in the world, is now caught in the middle of two major controversies that…

A similar incident took place in Haryana’s Bahadurgarh district. Fifteen-year-old Aman was practising at a stadium when a basketball pole fell on him A 16-year-old national-level basketball player died in a freak accident in Haryana’s Rohtak after the basketball pole fell on his chest during practice. Hardik was practising in the court in Lakhan Majra yesterday when…

Global tech Giant Apple has approached the Delhi High Court challenging provisions of India’s competition law that allow the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to impose penalties on “global turnover” of companies [Apple Inc & Anr v Union of India & Anr]. The petition is listed for hearing before a Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar…

The incident occurred around 10 am at the sports ground in Haryana’s Rohtak when the player was practising alone on the basketball court. The accident was captured on CCTV. A 16-year-old national-level basketball player died in Haryana’s Rohtak on Tuesday after an iron pole of a basketball hoop fell on him during practice. After the incident, the…

Operation Sindoor: After India launched Operation Sindoor, Pakistan targeted the Uri hydroelectric power projects in Jammu and Kashmir. However, a CISF team of 19 foiled the Pakistani attack. It has been over six months since the India-Pakistan conflict, but stories of valour and bravery of the armed forces continue to unravel. Hours after India launched Operation Sindoor…

Yamaha’s latest XSR155 combines classic retro appeal with contemporary tech. It’s a daring formula that raises expectations. But does it fulfil them all? Ride into our exclusive review. It’s worth remembering that Japanese giant Yamaha has its own lineup of legends. Iconic machines like the RD350 and the RX100 still hold a special place in the hearts…

The IMD said a depression over the Strait of Malacca and a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal will influence rainfall across southern and eastern regions. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected through the week. Thunderstorms with gusty winds are likely in multiple states. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday said that a…

A neighbour’s pitbull mauled a six-year-old boy grievously, detaching his ear, in Delhi. The pitbull is on the list of 24 dogs that the Centre had in March 2024 banned as pets. The ban has been stayed by the Karnataka High Court. But is banning breeds the answer to stopping attacks by pet dogs? Ultimately, who should…

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a striking statement in the Assam Legislative Assembly, confirming that the death of singer and music icon Zubeen Garg has been categorised as murder based on ongoing investigations. Zubeen Garg’s Death a ‘Clear Case of Murder’, says Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on the first day of Winter Assembly session…

The initiative is part of the DDA’s wider effort to activate the Yamuna riverbank with low-impact adventure and leisure activities. The agency has previously added cycling tracks, nature trails and boating facilities across parts of the floodplains. Delhi will introduce its first set of hot air balloon rides from November 29, after successful trial runs at the…

The arrested Chinese citizen has travelled to Pakistan, and Pakistani, Chinese, and Nepalese currencies were recovered from him, officials said. A 49-year-old Chinese citizen was arrested by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) at the Rupaidiha checkpost on the India-Nepal border in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Monday after he illegally entered India and was allegedly…

Pema Wangjom Thongdok, an Indian citizen living in the UK, faced detention in Shanghai due to Chinese officials deeming her passport invalid because she is from Arunachal Pradesh. An Indian citizen living in the UK has claimed that she was detained, mocked and blocked from boarding her connecting flight in Shanghai after Chinese immigration officials claimed that…

India has overhauled 29 labour laws into four new Labour Codes, aiming to simplify rules, modernise workplaces and expand worker protections while giving businesses easier compliance and more flexibility. The Government of India has introduced new Labour Codes to streamline and make it more contemporary to create a simplified, efficient framework that promotes ease of doing business…

A rescued Eurasian Griffon vulture named Marich amazed the internet after completing a 15,000 km journey across multiple countries before returning to India. Its remarkable migration sparked widespread awe, curiosity, and humour on social media. A rescued Eurasian Griffon vulture has become the talk of social media after completing an astonishing multi-nation journey. Earlier this year, the…

As Delhi grapples with a severe pollution crisis, a viral post by a London-based tech professional has reignited the debate around the city’s worsening air quality. The NRI, who grew up in the capital, shared a post on his X handle, describing how his recent visit left him shocked, sick, and desperate to leave. As Delhi grapples…