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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…

The prime minister’s address comes a day after the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026 failed to clear Lok Sabha amid a united front from the Opposition. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lashed out at the Opposition over what he claimed was the “bhrun hatya” or foeticide of Centre’s “honest attempts” at providing equality to women. PM…

Nida’s defence lawyers said she has been falsely implicated in the case and does not have any record of any kind of criminal activity. Nida Khan, 26, the allegedly absconding employee of the BPO linked to Tata Consultancy Services in Nashik, moved the Nashik Sessions Court for anticipatory bail on Saturday. Khan is one of eight accused…

Kiren Rijiju says defeat of the Constitutional amendment bill to expand seats and fast-track women’s reservation is a loss for women The Constitutional amendment bill to increase the overall number of seats in the Lok Sabha not being passed in Parliament should not be seen as a failure of the Union government, but as a loss for…

In his address to the nation, the PM expressed deep ‘pain’ at seeing Opposition leaders ‘clapping and thumping their desks’ at the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill’s defeat Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation at 8.30pm on Saturday, delivering a deeply personal and politically charged response to the legislative collapse of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill. Speaking…

PM Narendra Modi vows to clear the Women Reservation Bill, accuses Congress of an anti-reform mindset, assures women his government will remove all obstacles. Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his half-hour address to the nation by vowing to continue fight for the Women Reservation Bill. “I know that today the mothers, sisters, daughters of my country… all…

Naveen Jindal has expressed support for Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal amidst the ongoing investigation into a boiler blast at Vedanta’s Chhattisgarh plant, which resulted in 23 fatalities. Industrialist and BJP MP Naveen Jindal on Saturday backed Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal in the Chhattisgarh power plant blast case, saying responsibility should be fixed only after a proper…

A viral video from Chhattisgarh shows a man staging an unusual protest by scattering almonds on a government officer’s desk over a property file missing for over a year. An unusual protest inside a government office in Chhattisgarh is drawing attention online after a young man used a symbolic gesture to highlight alleged administrative negligence. A video…

The number of auto and cab drivers from outside the state is increasing rapidly in various cities of the state, including in Bengaluru Citing the Maharashtra government’s recent move mandating proficiency in Marathi for auto and taxi drivers, KPCC spokesperson A N Nataraj Gowda has urged Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to implement a similar policy in Karnataka. In…

The driver suddenly lost control while manoeuvring the 13th hairpin bend. It crashed into a two-wheeler and an autorickshaw. At least nine people in Tamil Nadu’s Salem district died, and several were left injured after a State Transport Corporation bus had a head-on collision with multiple vehicles on the Salem-Coimbatore national highway. All those who lost their…

Home Minister Amit Shah took a dig at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, asking him to “learn the art of speaking” from his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra. Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a swipe at Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, telling him to “learn the art of…

As the ED conducted multiple raids on the premises of Punjab cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann lashed out at the central government. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led central government after the Enforcement Directorate conducted multiple raids at the premises linked to Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on…

A woman passenger on the Korba–Thiruvananthapuram SF Express alleged a disturbing incident in a sparsely occupied sleeper coach, where a man behaved inappropriately and made obscene gestures. The traumatic episode, now viral, has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over women’s safety in reserved compartments of Indian Railways. A disturbing incident aboard the Korba–Thiruvananthapuram SF Express (Train No.…

Retired life wasn’t enough for Dinesh Mahant Thakordas, who now uses his Blinkit earnings to jet-set across the globe. In a world where most 66-year-olds are eyeing a quiet life on a porch, Dinesh Mahant Thakordas is eyeing his next delivery location. A retired clerk from Ahmedabad, Dinesh spent 26 years working for a life insurance company,…

India allows feeding stray dogs but only in designated areas set by local authorities, courts bar random feeding in public spots and let housing societies set reasonable rules If you’ve ever fed a stray dog or seen someone do it, you might have wondered — is this actually allowed? The short answer is yes, but with important…

India and China hold first SCO bilateral talks after Ladakh thaw, discuss implementing SCO decisions, boosting security, trade and connectivity, agree to continue consultations Following a recent thaw in relations, India and China conducted their first bilateral consultations under the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Thursday and Friday, aiming to deepen cooperation. As per the Ministry of…

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) intensified its attack on the BJP-led central government following two recent ED raids targeting its leaders in Punjab. With the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducting its second raid in just three days on an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader in Punjab, the party has escalated its attack on the BJP-led Centre, alleging a…

BJP leader Kangana Ranaut criticised Rahul Gandhi’s recent Lok Sabha speech, suggesting he should seek therapy for discussing his childhood traumas. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP from Himachal Pradesh, Kangana Ranaut suggested that Rahul Gandhi should go to a therapist as she pointed out the Leader of Opposition (LoP) sharing about his childhood traumas and…

Nashik TCS ‘Conversion’ Case: Tata Consultancy Services denies complaints in Nashik unit probe and forms oversight panel Amid the ongoing police probe into allegations of religious conversion and sexual misconduct at its Nashik unit, IT giant Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Friday said that it had not received any complaints through its internal channels on the matter.…

The Centre needed a two-thirds majority to get the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, passed. The bill to amend the Women’s Reservation Bill failed to clear a key hurdle after the Centre could not secure the votes needed for its passage in the Lok Sabha on Friday. The Centre needed a two-thirds majority to get the Constitution…

Sharing the video, Bauddh explained that the guard was performing his duty while sitting under a mosquito net at night. A video from Hyderabad has caught the attention of many on social media, showing a security guard working under difficult conditions during his night shift. The clip has led to discussions about the situation faced by guards…

An official said the institute had started measures to review student mental health but the latest incident underlines the need to “strengthen support systems”. A second-year student was found dead at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, on Thursday, police said, marking the third suspected suicide at the institute this month and triggering student protests over…

TMC has complained to the Election Commission of India against BJP over the launch of the ‘Matrishakti Bhorsa Card’ ahead of West Bengal polls. The party alleges electoral bribery and voter inducement targeting women, seeking action under the Representation of the People Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and demands immediate discontinuation of the scheme reports. Trinamool Congress…

The claims describe a conversion syndicate and a sexual harassment network operating inside TCS, one of India’s largest IT firms. A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has told NDTV that team leaders at the company’s Nashik office used their desks not for official work but to exploit female colleagues mentally and morally. The claims describe…

BJP MLA Pritam Lodhi said the law must take its course. In a brazen display of privilege and power, a BJP MLA’s son in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri allegedly rammed five people with his Thar SUV and then blamed them for not clearing the road despite him blaring a siren. Dinesh Lodhi, the son of Pichhore MLA Pritam…

The Chhattisgarh police on Thursday registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the blast at the firm’s power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives, an official said. The Chhattisgarh police on Thursday registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the blast…

After scanning multiple photos from protests in different states and using electronic surveillance, police tracked the three for instigating worker protests. Police have arrested two people while efforts are underway to apprehend a third accused for “systematically” instigating violence and large-scale arson ahead of last week’s factory workers’ protests, the Noida Police chief said on Thursday, adding…

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP-led government of turning “nari” (women) into a “nara” (slogan) for political benefits. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday questioned the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government’s commitment to women’s empowerment, saying the ruling coalition had turned legislations to expedite the roll-out of the women’s reservation in legislative bodies into an electoral strategy…

The Opposition criticised the government’s amendment to the Women Reservation Act 2023, linking it to the delimitation bill, claiming it undermines women’s empowerment for electoral gain. The Opposition has questioned the amendment proposed by the Centre in the Women Reservation Act 2023, linking it with the delimitation bill, saying that the intention of the government is not…

India has slipped to the 6th spot in global GDP rankings, according to the IMF. This comes at a time when India is recording around 9 per cent nominal growth in rupee terms. India has slipped to the 6th spot in global GDP rankings, according to the most recent estimates by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for…

An FIR has been filed against Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal and other officials after a boiler blast at a Chhattisgarh power plant killed 20 workers and injured several others. An FIR has been registered against Anil Agarwal, chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited, along with company manager Devendra Patel and other officials, in connection with the boiler blast…

Kangana Ranaut praised PM Modi as the “flag bearer of feminism” in Lok Sabha, backing women’s quota reforms and attacking Congress for delaying the issue for decades while in power. BJP MP Kangana Ranaut praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, calling him the “only flag bearer of feminism” while speaking during a…

India has eliminated Naxal violence nationwide, the Home Ministry says, reclassifying districts under new categories while maintaining vigilance in select areas after sustained operations under the 2015 anti-Maoist strategy. India is no longer affected by Naxal violence, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has told states following a high-level security review, marking what the government described as…

Indian and Pakistan naval vessels came unusually close near the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions over shipping routes, with both sides escorting energy cargoes as fears grow over disruption in West Asia waters. A rare maritime development near the Strait of Hormuz has brought Indian and Pakistan naval operations into unusually close proximity, with warships of…

Punjab Police suspended the ASI after a video of her granddaughter, crying after being left outside with her limbs bound with cloth, went viral. A woman assistant sub-inspector (ASI) in Punjab’s Faridkot was suspended after she allegedly tied her five-year-old granddaughter to a gate at her residence, leaving her there in scorching heat, police said on Wednesday.…

Chirag Madaan, who had been working in the corporate banking sector, shared in a now-viral clip that the decision to quit was not impulsive but driven by mounting work pressure. A 24-year-old graduate from Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Delhi has sparked a wider conversation on toxic work culture after opening up about why he chose to walk…

How the faith of an Indian Maharaja travelled across seas, allowing him to carry Gangajal all the way to London, remains one of the more telling stories of faith and orthodoxism in early 20th-century India. The world’s largest silver jars now stand preserved in the City Palace of Jaipur, drawing the attention of almost every visitor who…

The Union Home Ministry’s decision comes after a threat assessment report by the Intelligence Bureau, which recommended enhanced protection for the AAP leader. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has now been provided Z category security cover by the Centre based on an existing threat perception, according to sources in the Ministry of Home…

Celebrating the remarkable milestone with the coveted spot, he said that the recognition brings a “big honour for the years of consistency” for him. Celebrity chef and restauranter Vikas Khanna shared a heartfelt note on Instagram after he was named among TIME’s Most Influential People of 2026, saying that it is not just a milestone, but a…

A retired pastor who took up exercise late now trains twice a week, lifting weights and following a steady routine Rudolf Goetz is 100 years old and regularly works out at a gym in Fuerstenwalde, a town east of Berlin in Germany. He only began going to the gym in his nineties, after noticing a flyer for…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said there will be no compromise on the rights, dignity and social security of workers, and warned of strict legal action against any violations. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said there will be no compromise on the rights, dignity and social security of workers, and warned…

Police sources confirmed that both corporators were summoned and questioned for nearly four and a half hours. A First Information Report (FIR) against two Congress corporators over their alleged refusal to sing “Vande Mataram” inside the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) building has triggered a political storm in Indore, with the BJP and the Congress attacking each other…

Eight pilgrims died and 25 were injured when a mini-bus overturned in Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab, while returning from the Baisakhi Mela. At least eight pilgrims were killed and 25 others sustained injuries after a mini-bus overturned in the Bassi Pathana area of Fatehgarh Sahib, police said on Wednesday. “The victims were returning from Anandpur Sahib after paying…

The techie expressed gratitude toward TCS for providing a strong foundation, but admitted that staying in a comfort zone may have held him back. A Microsoft techie has sparked discussion online after sharing how staying too long in one company slowed his salary growth. In a video shared on Instagram, Sailesh Gurung said, “The biggest mistake that…

It has been observed that a considerable number of such mismatches are associated with FASTags issued prior to their issuance with the VAHAN database. State-owned NHAI on Wednesday said it has issued directions to all FASTag issuer banks to undertake immediate validation of vehicle registration numbers to enhance the accuracy and reliability of data in the electronic…

A viral video showing a woman allegedly finding a dead mouse inside a canned Starbucks Double Shot Energy drink has sparked outrage and scepticism online. While many viewers expressed disgust and raised safety concerns, others questioned the clip’s authenticity, accusing the creator of staging the incident for attention. No official confirmation or verified legal action has been…

Infosys reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on workplace harassment after the TCS Nashik sexual assault and conversion case intensified scrutiny of employee safety. This followed now-deleted social media allegations of misconduct at its Pune BPM unit. Infosys said it has strong policies and independent inquiry mechanisms. TCS has also launched an internal probe after multiple FIRs and arrests.…

PM Modi inaugurates Delhi-Dehradun Expressway connecting three states, travel time reduced to 2.5 hours. Giving a major boost to travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand is here as the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (April 14) inaugrated the 210 km-long highway that is expected to reduce travel time from over 6 hours to just 2.5…

The win is surely for the entire Tisza Party, but the one leader that is stealing the most limelight is Zsolt Hegedus– all thanks to his energetic victory dance! The Tisza Party finally defeated longtime Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, ending his 16-year rule. Tisza Party’s landslide win against longtime Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the recent…

Zoho responds to anonymous allegations of mass layoffs, clarifying its 2026 internship conversion rates and hiring policies. Indian multinational tech giant Zoho has officially addressed an anonymous post that went viral on the professional networking app Blind, which claimed the company had “silently” laid off 300 employees without notice. The allegation caused an immediate stir, as Zoho…

Upon his return, Nirav Modi is expected to face expedited trial proceedings in connection with the fraud case. In a significant development in one of India’s most high-profile economic fugitive cases, fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi could be brought back to India soon, with top government sources indicating that the extradition process has entered its final phase. Sources…

F404-IN20 engines intended for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets delayed, only six of the 99 ordered engines have been delivered The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has imposed contractual penalties (liquidated damages) on GE Aerospace for delayed deliveries of F404-IN20 engines intended for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets. Only six of the 99 ordered engines have been delivered,…

Sources said seat allocation will be based on proportional representation. The 2011 Census is being used as the reference point The latest Delimitation Bill will likely benefit the southern states due to a seat allocation formula, which will be based on proportional representation. According to top government sources on the Delimitation Bill, the final number of seats…

President Murmu also urged all sections of society to prioritise learning, especially for marginalised communities. President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged citizens to rise above divisions of caste, class, language, and region to build a harmonious society, asserting that no individual should live with the “mentality of the exploited or the deprived.” Addressing the ‘Samajik Samrasta Mahotsav’…

Even as it moved to address the workers’ core demand, UP’s BJP government alleged conspiracy behind the stir, invoking Pakistan, Naxalism, “anti-nationals” The Uttar Pradesh government announced an interim minimum-wage hike of around 21% for factory workers in Gautam Buddha Nagar and Ghaziabad on Tuesday, following days of escalating protests in Noida’s industrial belt that left dozens…

PM Modi and President Trump held a 40-minute phone conversation, says Sergio Gor, US ambassador to India Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump held a 40-minute phone conversation on Tuesday, April 14, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said. This is the third phone call between the two leaders this year, and the second since conflict…

Delhi government has cleared a 4.72-km flood protection wall along the Yamuna River, targeting one of the city’s most flood-prone stretches. Delhi government has cleared a 4.72-km flood protection wall along the Yamuna River, targeting one of the city’s most flood-prone stretches. The wall will come up from Majnu Ka Tila to the Old Railway Bridge along…

A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son on Tuesday at the district hospital in Pithoragarh, following which a case was registered against the father of the newborn, officials said. A 14-year-old girl gave birth to a son on Tuesday at the district hospital in Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand, following which a case was registered against the father…

Priya Sachdev’s tribute comes at a time when matters surrounding Sunjay Kapur’s estate have reportedly turned contentious Priya Sachdev has penned an emotional tribute to her late husband Sunjay Kapur on what would have been their ninth wedding anniversary, even as a legal dispute over his estate continues to unfold. Taking to Instagram, Priya shared a series…

Redrawing of LS segments is a sticking point between Modi govt and Opposition; TN CM says give women quota without tinkering with number of seats and their maps A special sitting of Parliament has been called for April 16-18 to take up two proposed legislations, or bills, to amend the Constitution to expand the Lok Sabha from…

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal alleged that Delhi High Court judge Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma had attended events organised by the Adhivakta Parishad, a lawyers’ body affiliated with the RSS, on four occasions. He further said he strongly opposed the BJP-RSS ideology. Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Monday alleged that Delhi…

After being laid off twice from high-paying tech roles, Zeeshan Bakhrani used his savings to launch ‘Nishaan,’ a viral eatery blending Chicago roots with South Asian spices. The corporate world’s loss has officially become the food world’s gain. For nearly a decade, Zeeshan Bakhrani lived the quintessential tech life in New York—navigating the high-pressure world of product…

ED’s coal pilferage money laundering case is based on CBI FIR filed in November 2020. The probe agency has carried out searches in January and April Enforcement Directorate, on Monday, arrested one of the directors and founder of political consultancy firm I-PAC, Vinesh Chandel, officials told Times Now. The anti-money laundering probe agency is probing I-PAC in…

A mob of over 100 protesters barged into a Maruti service centre and attacked the premises. The protesters torched vehicles, broke into the office, and set the guard’s cabin on fire. A violent protests by factory workers in Noida brought traffic to a standstill at Delhi’s border with reports of stone-pelting, vandalism, and vehicles being set on…

A newly married man in Agra alleged that his wife demanded ₹90 lakh on their wedding night and refused intimacy without payment. The dispute escalated into a family clash, with accusations of threats and theft. The groom’s family approached the court after police inaction, leading to a case being registered and an ongoing investigation. In Agra, a…

RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka praised Nepal’s newly formed cabinet, highlighting its young ministers and strong academic backgrounds. Many members hold postgraduate or doctoral degrees from global universities. The cabinet, led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, features several leaders in their 30s and 40s, drawing attention for its youthful and highly educated composition. Industrialist Harsh Goenka on…

The Iran-flagged Felicity has reached Sikka Port in western India, while the Curacao-flagged Jaya is at the eastern port of Odisha, the data shows. Two very large crude carriers loaded with Iranian oil have reached Indian ports, ship tracking data from LSEG shows, as local refiners utilise a temporary waiver granted by the United States last month…

The conflict began when a resident’s male cat impregnated a neighbour’s female cat. The conflict erupted after four kittens were born. An unusual cat ‘custody’ dispute between neighbours in Bengaluru ended peacefully after police intervened. Details of the case were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a user named Yasir Mushtaq. The user revealed that the police…

“Art, like knowledge, is a shared heritage of humanity and should not be confined by borders,” says Geo MD as he defends Asha Bhosle tribute after PEMRA notice After Pakistan’s electronic media regulator PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Geo News for airing content related to the death of legendary singer Asha Bhosle, it sparked a broader…

The MHA proposes increasing ex-Agniveers’ CISF recruitment reservation from 10% to 50%, exempting them from exams and physical tests. The ministry of home affairs (MHA) has proposed increasing the reservation for ex-Agniveers in Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) recruitments from 10% to 50%, exempting them from the written examination and physical efficiency test, according to a CISF…

Shashi Tharoor slammed a “toxic campus culture” following the death of BDS student Nithin Raj in Kerala, asking, “How many must we mourn?” Citing allegations of caste abuse, harassment and academic targeting, he demanded a criminal probe and accountability. Tharoor said such incidents reflect systemic failure and called for urgent reforms to protect students. Congress leader Shashi…

Three men, including a recent aeronautical engineering graduate linked to various theft cases, were arrested in Gujarat after an attempted robbery at a jewelry store. The shop owner was shot during the incident. An ex-intern with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), allegedly linked to multiple thefts, was among three men arrested in an attempted robbery at…

As new cooking technologies enter Indian kitchens, the big question remains: which one is actually affordable? Here’s a simple cost comparison of LPG, electric, and hydrogen cooking in 2026. From rising LPG cylinder prices to the growing buzz around electric and hydrogen stoves, the way India cooks is slowly changing. For decades, LPG has been the backbone…

Twenty-two-year-old BDS student Nithin Raj R.L was found dead after falling from a college building in Kannur on April 10. His family alleges caste-based harassment, skin tone bias and threats over internal marks by faculty. Police registered an unnatural death case, while Kerala’s human rights panel sought a report promptly. A 22-year-old first-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery…

China should refrain from actions which inject negativity into relations and undermine efforts to create better understanding. New Delhi: India on Sunday categorically rejected China renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh and said such claims and attempts to manufacture baseless narratives cannot alter the “undeniable reality” that they are part of Indian territories. China should refrain from…

The Punjab Government has implemented a new reward policy under its mission ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ to incentivize informants who provide credible information about wanted criminals and gangsters. In a yet another milestone decision, the Punjab Government has authorised Punjab Police personnel to reward genuine informants under the new ‘reward policy’ for sharing information regarding ‘wanted criminals-gangsters’ or…

A Germany-based scientist in Gurgaon is winning hearts online after a viral video showed him selling bakery items from his car to help a friend start a small business A heartwarming video from Gurugram is winning hearts online, showcasing an unconventional yet powerful display of friendship. The clip features a man selling bakery items from the boot…

As many as 163 minor boys, allegedly being trafficked from Bihar to Maharashtra to work as labourers, were rescued from an express train in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, the railway police said on Sunday. As many as 163 minor boys, allegedly being trafficked from Bihar to Maharashtra to work as labourers, were rescued from an express train…

A series of IT Rules amendments has shifted online speech control from courts to the executive, enabling fast, opaque takedowns with limited accountability. In The Dark Knight Rises , Gotham is not conquered in a single dramatic stroke but softened with the cultivation of fear and the practice of control. This allows for the appropriation of exceptional…

Desertions and sidelining are not unusual in any party, but the frequency with which senior leaders have left a young outfit like the AAP is startling. Some left due to ideological differences, some others were upset with Kejriwal’s style of functioning, while a few quit when the AAP could not satisfy their ambitions. New Delhi: The meteoric…

India’s capital is gearing up to ban non-electric two-wheelers as it looks to tackle chronic smog and high pollution. In other news, PM Modi is campaigning in West Bengal ahead of high-stake elections. A new draft policy released by the Delhi government proposes to ban new two-wheelers run on fossil fuels from 2028, in an effort to…

The Congress Thiruvananthapuram MP said that India should not be concerned with Pakistan’s diplomatic approach and focus on maintaining its own peace and security. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a direct swipe at Pakistan amid high-stakes US-Iran peace talks being hosted in Islamabad, suggesting that Islamabad’s diplomatic role reflects its unique relationship with Washington and…

Throughout the period of West Asia conflict, India and the UAE remained in close contact. EAM S Jaishankar held talks with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, in his first visit to the Gulf since the West Asia war began. The two-day visit comes at a crucial time, with…