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Rahul Gandhi told Delhi University students that the women’s reservation bill is really about delimitation. He said Gen Z women will lead India’s future and accused the government of delaying real empowerment. A fresh political flashpoint has emerged over the women’s reservation bill, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi saying the “magician has run out of tricks” and…

The AAP has urged the Rajya Sabha Chairman to terminate the memberships of the seven MPs, claiming that they were elected to the Upper House on AAP tickets but later decided to leave the party and join the BJP. Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh said on Sunday that he has submitted a petition to Rajya Sabha…

A tribute to Raghu Rai’s meditative approach to photography, tracing his India Today years and how presence, instinct, and a keen eye turned ordinary moments into enduring images, as recalled by a colleague who worked closely with him. Raghu Rai once said he could never meditate without a camera. He had tried, but failed several times. It…

Harbhajan, who is one of the seven lawmakers who switched to the BJP from AAP alongside Raghav Chadha, will now receive central security in both Delhi and Punjab. The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has provided Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) security to Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh, sources said on Sunday, a day after Aam Aadmi…

According to the cyber cell of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police, the case is based on a complaint filed by a Pune-based advocate on April 22, alleging that multiple objectionable posts were shared from social media accounts linked to Balgude between April 3 and April 20. The cyber cell of the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police has arrested a 40-year-old man from…

Union home minister Amit Shah also intensified campaigning, with LoP in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, also targeting TMC in a post on Sunday. Political heavyweights across party lines fanned out across West Bengal on Sunday, holding rallies, roadshows and marches as the high-octane campaign for the second phase draws to a close on Monday evening. Addressing…

Prachi Nigam, the Class 10 UP Board topper who faced distasteful trolling for her facial hair, has also achieved an excellent score in Class 12. Prachi Nigam, the Class 10 UP Board topper who faced distasteful trolling for her facial hair, has also achieved an excellent score in Class 12. The student from Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district…

A coordination meeting of poll officials, police and central forces was held in Kolkata on Sunday to assess readiness for the April 29 election phase. An official said 142 constituencies were reviewed. CEO Manoj Agarwal stated CCTV cameras and CAPF bike patrols would be deployed, warning of stern action against troublemakers to ensure free and fair voting.…

Both the injured men were immediately rushed to a local hospital, where Pandav was pronounced dead, while Krishna is currently undergoing treatment. A Delhi police constable shot and killed a food delivery agent and injured his companion following a verbal altercation in Delhi’s Dwarka on Sunday. The incident occurred in Dwarka’s Jafarpur Kalan area. Police said Rupesh,…

The police are probing how an outsider gained entry into the women’s hostel. A 67-year-old grocery shopkeeper barged into a women’s hostel adjacent to his shop and allegedly raped an MBA student in Odisha’s capital, Bhubaneswar. The police have arrested the accused, identified as Deepak Pradhan. Pradhan runs a grocery shop in the city’s Gangapada area. On…

Brands such as Clorox, Pine-Sol and MiraLAX have been featured on Greenawalt’s toilet. What started as a joke about being jobless turned into an amazing business idea when a Philadelphia-based man named Nick Greenawalt started selling space on his toilet. Now, brands have lined up to get into his bathroom. “Unemployed final boss. Trying to make $1,000,000…

The court reiterated that transgender persons are protected under Articles 14, 15, 16 and 21, which guarantee equality and the right to live with dignity. In a significant push for transgender welfare, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has directed the Tamil Nadu government to design and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation scheme at the taluk…

IMD classifies a heatwave when the maximum temperature exceeds 40°C and is at least 4.5°C above normal, or when it touches 45°C regardless of departure. Delhi recorded its first citywide heatwave of the season on Saturday, with the base station at Safdarjung logging a maximum of 42.8°C — 5.1 degrees above normal — as four of five…

In central Imphal near the overbridge, police gave the crowd 10 minutes to disperse, but when they refused, clashes broke out. Tension gripped Manipur’s capital, Imphal, on Saturday as clashes broke out during a protest march organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI). Several people were reported injured as security forces tried to stop the…

What feels completely normal in India can feel like a paid upgrade somewhere else We tend to assume basic services work the same everywhere. If something costs money in one country, it probably does in another too. But once you look closer, that idea falls apart pretty quickly. Take something as simple as sending money. In India,…

According to his mother, Mukeshi Devi, he was in contact with his cousin Trilok in Delhi at the time. In a fresh development in the rape and murder of a 22-year-old daughter of a senior Income Tax officer in Delhi, investigators have identified the person the accused, Rahul Meena, was allegedly speaking to while fleeing the scene.…

The Modi government has restructured Niti Aayog, appointing Ashok Kumar Lahiri as vice chairman alongside five full-time members. The Modi government on Saturday reconstituted Niti Aayog with the appointment of former Chief Economic Advisor Ashok Kumar Lahiri, as vice chairman and five full-time members. The five full time members include economist KV Raju, Director of AIIMS M…

A man was found hanging inside a locked ladies washroom at Inderlok Metro Station in northwest Delhi. Police have begun BNSS proceedings as they work to confirm his identity and establish the circumstances of the death. A man was found dead inside a ladies washroom at Inderlok Metro Station in northwest Delhi, police said on Saturday. According…

The ambulance allegedly remained stationed at the pump for about 15 minutes. However, records showed that the petrol pump had sufficient stock on that day. Police on Saturday registered a case against a petrol pump manager in connection with the death of a 50-year-old man who allegedly could not be taken to hospital in time after a…

Singer Rihanna lit up Mumbai at the Fenty Beauty event, stunning in a chartreuse Mugler look before switching to a dramatic black Alaïa gown for the after-party. Her diamond hathphool by Manish Malhotra stole the spotlight. A viral moment saw her say “shukriya” to fans, winning hearts and proving once again why she’s a global style icon.…

Former Army Chief Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane told ANI on April 24 that India’s armed forces must remain apolitical and distant from politics. He said decisions on national security are taken by the Cabinet Committee on Security, not individuals, and reiterated his stance that “not an inch” of territory has been lost to China. Noting that political…

A 23-year-old lawyer dies after jumping from Kanpur court, leaving a note blaming years of mental stress from his father, raising concern over family pressure. Priyanshu Srivastava, a 23-year-old lawyer, died after jumping from a court building in Kanpur, leaving behind a note in which he blamed his father for years of mental stress. He was taken…

Seven of AAPs 10 Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha and Swati Maliwal, quit to join BJP, weakening AAP in Parliament. But how did it all start? The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suffered a serious political blow after seven of its 10 Rajya Sabha MPs left the party and joined the BJP on Friday. These MPs…

The underlying mechanics of the Bengal turnout reveal a complex interplay between massive electoral roll revisions and intense political mobilisation The first phase of the 2026 West Bengal assembly elections concluded on April 23, with a historic and record-shattering voter turnout of 92.03%. This figure represents the highest polling percentage in the state since 1951, surpassing the…

In this Maharashtra village, trust runs so deep that homes traditionally have no doors at all There’s a village in India where locking your door isn’t just uncommon, it’s traditionally unnecessary. In Shani Shingnapur, Maharashtra, homes have long been built without doors, and even today, many residents continue to live without locks. Jewellery, cash and everyday belongings…

The move is expected to weaken AAP, especially among urban, educated voters, while potentially benefiting the BJP in the upcoming Punjab elections. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) suffered a major setback on Friday after its Rajya Sabha MPs, including Raghav Chadha, who was removed as the party’s deputy leader in the Upper House earlier, joined the rival…

Before the meeting call with Arvind Kejriwal came, the MPs had not come together as a group to plan their exit, though individually all of them had decided to leave, sources said Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal promised to give tickets to at least five of the six leaders in the next term, provided they…

The court imposed a fine of Rs 50 under Section 11 of Cruelty to Animal Act and a fine of Rs 1,000 under Section 429 of IPC. A court here sentenced a man who was found guilty of tying his dog in the sun during scorching heat outside to a fine of Rs 1,050 after a long…

The judgment, delivered on Friday, brings to a close a high-profile case dating back to December 20, 2021. A special court in Gujarat’s Bhuj has sentenced six Pakistani nationals to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment in a case involving the attempted smuggling of heroin worth around Rs 384.68 crore into Indian waters. The judgment, delivered on Friday,…

Opposition parties filed a notice in Rajya Sabha to remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing misconduct and bias in enforcing election conduct. Opposition parties on Friday submitted a fresh notice in the Rajya Sabha seeking to move a motion for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, people familiar with the matter said. The…

India sees a surge in ultra tall towers since 2020, led by Mumbai landmarks like Lokhandwala Minerva and World One, with SAS Crown signaling new skylines in Hyderabad India’s skyline has changed faster in the last five years than it did in the previous two decades. Since 2020, a wave of ultra-tall residential and commercial towers has…

Gen Naravane also said that the government ‘came strongly in my support’ after the incident In an exclusive conversation with CNN-News18 on Thursday, former Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane (Retd) shed light on his latest literary venture, “The Curious and the Classified: Unearthing Military Myths and Mysteries”. The book, published by Rupa, arrives exactly…

Heavy rush at Kedarnath Temple on day one of Char Dham Yatra leads to chaos, with devotees jumping barricades and crowding lines, raising serious safety concerns online. The doors of Kedarnath Temple opened on April 22, marking the start of this year’s Char Dham Yatra. Thousands of devotees gathered on the very first day to seek blessings…

A stray dog named Kali sacrificed her life to save over 30 children in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district by fighting off a venomous snake. What began as an ordinary day for a group of kindergarten children in a quiet village in Odisha turned into a story of extraordinary courage, one that is now leaving the internet emotional. In…

BMW F 450 GS launched in India at Rs 4.70 lakh with a 48 hp twin-cylinder engine, 180 mm suspension travel, TFT display and ADV-focused hardware targeting highway touring and mixed-road riding. The BMW Motorrad India has launched the BMW F 450 GS at Rs 4.70 lakh (ex-showroom), introducing a twin-cylinder adventure motorcycle in a segment largely…

Delhi rape-murder accused Rahul Meena allegedly committed two rapes and a murder within 12 hours, later telling the court, “Mujhse apradh ho gaya, galti ho gayi.” A 19-year-old man accused of a brutal rape and murder in south Delhi allegedly carried out another sexual assault just hours earlier in Rajasthan, exposing a chilling sequence of crimes that…

In the latest development, Lawrence Bishnoi’s cousin, Ramesh, sought a ban on the upcoming Hindi ZEE5 docuseries, Lawrence of Punjab. He revealed that the makers were never granted permission, as the case is still under trial. Lawrence of Punjab, an upcoming Hindi ZEE5 docuseries, has landed in legal trouble. Ahead of its release, the Punjab police appealed…

A complaint was filed against a woman who confronted Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan during a traffic jam in Mumbai’s Worli after a protest march caused heavy congestion. The complainant, Zen Sadavarte, criticised the woman’s alleged abusive behaviour toward police and officials. The incident, caught on video, has sparked debate over public inconvenience and protest conduct. A complaint…

A gunman opened fire at Mexico’s Teotihuacan Pyramids, killing one person and injuring 13 others, sparking panic among tourists. The attacker, identified as Julio Cesar Jasso Ramirez, later died by suicide. Authorities said he was obsessed with ancient sacrificial rituals. The incident, captured on video, has raised concerns over security at the historic site. A chilling viral…

India’s Embassy in Tehran has advised citizens to avoid travel to Iran amid rising tensions and urged those there to leave via designated land routes in coordination with officials. Despite limited flights, uncertainty persists. Emergency contacts have been shared as India prioritizes citizen safety and closely monitors the volatile West Asia situation. The Embassy of India in…

The victim was allegedly raped and strangled with a mobile phone charger cable by suspect Rahul Meena at her house in Delhi’s Kailash Hills. The 23-year-old former household employee who allegedly raped and murdered a 22-year-old woman in south Delhi’s Kailash Hills on Wednesday morning dragged the victim down from the fourth floor to the third floor…

The appointment is for a period of three years or till the completion of trial of the case The Centre has appointed noted lawyer Karambir Singh Nalwa as Special Public Prosecutor to lead the trial in Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 25 tourists and a local pony operator last year. In an order notified…

A man narrowly escaped a serious accident while attempting a 165 kg bench press as the barbell slipped toward his neck, with a woman stepping in just in time to help him. A clip showing a man nearly losing his life during a heavy gym lift has caught attention online. The man was supposedly attempting a 165…

A techie earning over Rs 70 lakh a year revealed he had been moonlighting for years, sacrificing his social life and savings in pursuit of financial success A young techie’s now-viral Reddit confession about earning over Rs 70 lakh a year while balancing two remote jobs has struck a chord online, highlighting the hidden emotional cost of…

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Bengal’s identity lies not with Kaaba, but with Maa Kalibari, and alleged that the ‘aunt-nephew duo’ wants to erase Bengal’s existence. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath challenged Mamata Banerjee, saying that the saffron flag will fly in West Bengal on May 4. After that, the countdown for Trinamool Congress (TMC) goons will…

The Calcutta High Court paused an Election Commission order to identify nearly 800 Trinamool Congress workers and leaders ahead of the April 23 and 29 West Bengal Assembly polls, ruling that no preventive arrests can be made against them until June 30. The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday paused an Election Commission order to identify nearly 800…

The plea was originally scheduled for a hearing today. However, with Justice Tejas Karia backing off, the plea will now be heard tomorrow. Delhi High Court Justice Tejas Karia, on Wednesday, withdrew himself from hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) involving the former Chief Minister of Delhi and the Aap Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo, Arvind Kejriwal, several…

The case arose from a relationship in which the appellant, employed as domestic help in the respondent’s household for three years, alleged that the respondent established a sexual relationship with her on the pretext of marriage. The parties eventually married in March 2016, and a child was born the following month, in April 2016. The Supreme Court…

India Today carried out a sting operation to find out if the Schedule H drug – Pregabalin – can be obtained over-the-counter in Mumbai. This is what our reporter found. Recently, a video went viral showing a man in an extremely disoriented state on a road in Maharashtra’s Thane. Rumours said he was under the influence of…

The government notified the long-awaited rules to operationalise the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, laying down the procedural framework for implementation and enabling the creation of an online gaming authority. The provisions are set to come into effect from May 1. The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) on Wednesday notified the much-awaited rules providing…

After the assault in Alwar, Rahul travelled to Delhi, where the murder took place. A 22-year-old engineering graduate and UPSC aspirant was found murdered at her home in southeast Delhi’s East of Kailash on Wednesday. The woman, the daughter of an Indian Revenue Service officer, was found by her family. Preliminary inquiries suggest she was sexually assaulted…

A record 2,450 companies of central paramilitary forces, comprising nearly 2.5 lakh personnel, have been deployed across West Bengal for the polls. Voters in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu headed to the polling booths on Thursday, amid tight security arrangements and a high-stakes battle between the National Democratic Alliance and the opposition bloc. Voting for the 234-member…

The court highlighted that the allegations “cannot be looked into in isolation, when there are serious criminal antecedents against the applicant”. A local court has denied interim protection from arrest to TCS employee Danish Shaikh in another case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible conversion at the local unit of the firm, noting that there are…

In an Instagram video, a job seeker claimed that her request for Saturday flexibility was met with a lecture on corporate devotion from HR. A job seeker’s viral video has reignited the debate over “hustle culture” after a promising interview ended abruptly. An Instagram user recently shared a bizarre encounter where a simple request for Saturday work-from-home…

PM Modi paid tribute to the Pahalgam terror attack victims on its first anniversary, asserting that India will never bow to terrorism and the sacrifices will not be forgotten. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday remembered the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack on its first anniversary, paying homage to those who lost their lives in the…

On the eve of the Pahalgam attack’s first anniversary, the Indian Army warned against terrorism while victims’ families continue to face emotional struggles. The Indian Army on Tuesday issued a stern warning to perpetrators of terrorism on the eve of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam attack, as families of the victims said they are still struggling…

Guwahati Police busted an escort racket and arrested three accused, including Abhiranjan Das, from Dispur on April 20. According to police, victims were lured through fake OLX job offers and coerced into illegal activities. At least eight women were rescued, while one victim alleged prolonged exploitation, harassment, and blackmail using explicit recordings, officials said. In a major…

This time, the revision has taken around 89 lakh voters off the list, the number corresponding to roughly 11.6 per cent of the electorate. The biggest and most explosive issue in the West Bengal Assembly elections this time has been the Special Intensive Revision of voter lists — an exercise the ruling Trinamool Congress alleges is politically…

Frustrated by the standstill, the woman left her vehicle, walked directly into the centre of the march, and engaged in a heated argument with police officers. A commuter in Mumbai confronted Maharashtra’s Water Resources Minister, Girish Mahajan, and local police after a political rally caused severe traffic congestion in the Worli area of the city. The disruption…

G Parameshwara had reportedly placed a friendly wager of Rs 500 with the district deputy commissioner. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has landed in trouble after a Bengaluru court ordered the registration of a case against him over placing an alleged Rs 500 bet during a kabaddi tournament. The controversy stems from a statement made by the…

The survivor alleged a “scary” workplace where accused employees acted with impunity under senior officials’ protection. She cited an instance where one accused made derogatory religious remarks, questioning how many wives a god had and how a god could not know about his own child. She joined the Nashik branch of Tata Consultancy Services as an associate…

In Gujarat, a man survived a murder attempt allegedly plotted by his wife and her lover. After over 100 calls, they hired a contract killer who abducted him and threw him into a canal. So, how did he survive? Read more to know… A chilling murder conspiracy in Gujarat’s Vadodara has come to light after a man…

Referring to earlier rulings, the high court said that the Maternity Benefit Act, being a law enacted by Parliament, would prevail over any executive instructions or provisions in the financial handbook. In case of inconsistency, the provisions of the Act would have an overriding effect. The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday held that a second maternity leave…

Pappu Yadav’s comment came against the backdrop of the women’s reservation bill failing to secure a two-thirds majority in the Lok Sabha. With 298 votes in favour and 230 against, the bill fell short of the 352 votes required to amend the Constitution. Independent MP Pappu Yadav has sparked a controversy by allegedly insinuating that most women…

The arrested individuals have been identified as Rajveer (21) and Vivek Banjara (19), both from Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. Further investigation into the network and its links is currently underway. The Special Cell of Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested two operatives linked to Pakistan-based ISI proxy Shahzad Bhatti for their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to carry…

The video, which surfaced on April 15, showed a man standing in a dizzy condition in the Bhayander area of Maharashtra’s Thane city. Taking note of the clip, the crime detection branch was directed to trace the person and verify claims made on social media that he was under the influence of the alleged ‘zombie drug,’ officials…

The interstate gang allegedly sold children outside Gujarat for Rs 1-1.5 lakh. Gujarat Police have dismantled an alleged interstate child trafficking racket that kidnapped children and sold them outside the state for Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh and rescued a four-year-old child within hours of being abducted from a busy highway in Banaskantha district. The…

The accused, a former bar dancer, later entered the drug supply business and has been married twice, with one husband having a criminal record. Police recovered five phones and multiple SIM cards, revealing she used different numbers to evade tracking. What began as action based on a tip-off from an earlier raid led to the recovery of…

Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik has reiterated that Marathi will be mandatory for those doing business in Maharashtra, with enforcement set to begin May 1 through the RTO. Speaking in Thane, he defended the policy amid criticism, while also inaugurating a well revival project aimed at providing clean drinking water to citizens in the Ovala Majivda constituency. Maharashtra…

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Monday alleged PM Narendra Modi’s Jhalmuri stop in Jhargram was “scripted” to woo voters, questioning how cameras reached the spot. TMC also claimed Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren was denied landing clearance. BJP’s Smriti Irani dismissed the row, saying TMC was diverting attention from alleged scams. A day after Prime Minister Narendra…

Investigators have alleged that Reliance Communications engaged in circuitous transactions through shell entities controlled by company officials. The probe also indicates the use of discounted letters of credit (LCs) for allegedly bogus service-related transactions with group entities, which subsequently devolved and resulted in significant losses to banks. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two senior…

Operation Mahadev, launched after the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, culminated in July 2025 with the neutralisation of three terrorists after a 93-day pursuit across Kashmir. One year on, it stands as a symbol of coordinated intelligence, technology, and justice. One year after the brutal terror attack in Baisaran, Pahalgam, that left the nation in shock, Operation Mahadev…

BJP worker Vignesh Shishir has approached the Allahabad High Court seeking registration of an FIR against Rahul Gandhi, claiming he possesses documents purportedly proving the Congress leader’s British citizenship and seeking his disqualification from Parliament. The Allahabad High Court on Monday came down heavily on a BJP worker seeking an FIR against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi…

The court will hear her anticipatory bail plea on April 27. During the next hearing, it will consider arguments from the investigating officer and the prosecution before pronouncing its order. In a separate development, the court sent two other accused, Raza Memon and Shafi Sheikh, to 14-day judicial custody. A Nashik court on Monday refused to grant…

Bomb attack killing two children in Manipur sparks statewide anger. Fresh protests draw Meitei, Kuki Zo and Naga communities into unrest as shutdown cripples valley districts. Fresh protests and unrest have once again shaken Manipur. Demonstrations continued in Imphal’s Keishamthong area on Monday night over the Tronglaobi incident. The protests were triggered by a bomb attack on…

Techie claims Deloitte revoked his offer after he quit his job, allegedly over a failed background check, leaving him jobless and confused A software engineer’s claim has triggered a wave of reactions online after alleging that Deloitte revoked his job offer just days after he resigned from his previous company. The incident has struck a chord with…

“I reject this application because my oath is to the Constitution,” Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma said on the petition by Arvind Kejriwal Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma today rejected a petition filed by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal seeking her recusal from hearing matters linked to the Delhi…

TCS, India’s biggest private-sector employer, has clarified that it has a zero-tolerance policy towards harassment and coercion of any form, and the employees allegedly involved in sexual harassment at the Nashik office have been suspended. She joined the Nashik unit of IT giant Tata Consultancy Services, or TCS, as an associate. Newly married, she claims she had…

There were no immediate reports of major damage or casualties at the time of filing this report. A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck Manipur early Tuesday morning, according to National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremor occurred early morning at 5.50 am IST on April 21, with its epicentre located in Kamjong. “EQ of M: 5.2, On: 21/04/2026…

India’s first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, offers protection against all four strains, reducing severe illness risk. Experts say it’s effective but must be combined with mosquito control measures. India is all set to take a major step in public health with the approval of its first dengue vaccine, Qdenga (TAK-003), developed by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company and manufactured locally…

Sources said Dinesh Trivedi is likely to be appointed as the High Commissioner in Dhaka, a key position, in view of his extensive experience. However, there was no formal announcement yet. Dinesh Trivedi, a former Union minister and veteran politician from West Bengal, is expected to be appointed India’s next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, sources said on…

Contrary to earlier reports stating that Harris hailed from Karachi, it has emerged that he is from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He joined the LeT to evade police prosecution as he had several arson cases pending against him in Karachi. He was later pushed by the terror group into Jammu and Kashmir in 2012. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Umer…

The tanker Desh Garima, carrying 31 Indian crew members, successfully crossed the Strait and is expected to reach Mumbai on April 22, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. An Indian-flagged crude oil tanker crossed the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, the same day Iranian forces opened fire on two other Indian vessels attempting…

Tamil Nadu firecracker unit blast: A preliminary probe suggested that the factory was operating in violation of regulations by functioning on Sunday, a designated rest day. Four special teams have been constituted to trace and apprehend those responsible. At least 23 people were killed and six injured in a blast at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti…

The NIA’s chargesheet in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack positions the incident within a broader pattern of cross-border terrorism allegedly backed by Pakistan, detailing the role of LeT/TRF operatives, local facilitators, and Pakistani handlers. The National Investigation Agency’s chargesheet filed on December 15, 2025, in the Pahalgam terror attack case reads less like a one-off case file…

This incident has sparked discussions about security and data privacy when using ride-hailing services. A social media post by Instagram user Anushka has drawn attention after she shared her experience with a Rapido rider who contacted her on WhatsApp after completing a ride. The incident has raised concerns about user privacy and rider conduct. In her post,…

A clip from a restaurant has sparked criticism online after a staff member dressed as a ghost was seen approaching diners to scare them. Dining out today goes beyond just food, with many restaurants experimenting with immersive themes and interactive concepts to attract customers. But one such experience in Varanasi has come under fire after a viral…

In the video, a woman is seen hurling abuse at the traveller during what he described as a dispute over a breakfast bill. A video shared by an Indian traveller in Thailand has gone viral after he alleged he faced racist remarks during an argument at a restaurant. The incident was shared on Instagram by user @semicolonsandsuitcases.…

The visits to West Asian states by Indian leaders are aimed at ensuring energy supplies continue without disruptions and the well-being of the Indian diaspora. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia over the weekend to review the regional situation against the backdrop of the West Asia conflict and to shore up India’s energy security. Doval’s…

The PM accused TMC of stalling greater representation of women in the assembly through its alliance with the Indian National Congress. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday mounted a strong attack on the Trinamool Congress while addressing a rally in Jhargram, accusing the party of opposing women’s reservation and failing to address key issues in West Bengal.…

PM Modi makes surprise stop at a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram during West Bengal poll campaign, shares snack with children and interacts with locals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an unexpected stop at a roadside jhalmuri stall in Jhargram on Sunday while campaigning for the West Bengal Assembly elections, drawing a large crowd and creating a buzz…

Sadhvi Sail of Goa was crowned Femina Miss India World 2026, with Rajnandini Pawar and Sree Advaita named runners-up, at a closely contested grand finale in Bhubaneswar. The campus of KIIT Bhubaneswar, Odisha, sparkled with glamour on Friday night as it hosted the Times Group’s 61st Femina Miss India. The much-anticipated finale of KIIT Bhubaneswar presents the…

Over 40 individuals have died due to recent industrial accidents, including blasts at firecracker factories and boiler explosions in Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh. A devastating explosion in Tamil Nadu killed at least 20 people, following a boiler blast in Chhattisgarh that claimed 24 lives. incidents. More than 40 people have died in separate industrial accidents involving blasts…

Confusion has prevailed in the online world as the government’s fact-check unit terms the claims of an influencer about Form 157 as ‘fake’, while the influencer has called the government’s interpretation misconstrued Do you really need an income-tax clearance certificate (ITCC) every time before leaving the country? Depends on who you are asking. According to PIB Fact…

“The selfish politics of the Opposition including Congress, Trinamool and Samajwadi Party have robbed women of their rights,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a strong attack on the Opposition for blocking the government’s move to amend legislation on women’s quota and two other bills. He called the Opposition a group of…

The clash intensified when members of one group went to the house of the other individual involved in the accident. A man was killed in a violent fight triggered by a motorcycle accident in Dhandhuka in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad district on Saturday, after which several shops were set on fire, a police official said. Two men from different…