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A massive protest broke out in Assam’s Baksa district after five people, who were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, were shifted…
The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a contract worth Rs 659.47 crore for the procurement of Night Sights (image intensifiers) for the 7.62×51 mm SIG 716 assault rifle, along…
This is a major global challenge-for example, AI data centres in Scotland use the equivalent of 27 million water bottles per year
Around 25 people from the transgender community in Indore claimed to have consumed phenyl together on Wednesday night after which they were admitted to a government hospital, an official said.
The investment will roll out over the next five years, and will be Google’s largest AI hub in the world outside of the US.
Several students were injured after violence erupted on the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus early this morning. The AISA-affiliated students clashed with the ABVP workers, with both sides putting the blame…
‘Karnataka is feeling the burn!’ – Andhra Pradesh minister Nara Lokesh’s acerbic message Thursday in a bitter exchange with his neighbours over the condition of roads and infrastructure in Bengaluru…
Maharashtra Forest Minister Ganesh Naik has stirred a controversy after a video surfaced showing him purportedly acknowledging that he had once kept a deer fawn in his care before releasing…
The Tamil Nadu government approached the Supreme Court challenging what it described as the Governor’s “illegal and unconstitutional” decision to refer the Tamil Nadu Physical Education and Sports University (Amendment)…
A conciliation meeting between the Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees Union and Tata Consultancy Services management was held, following allegations of mass layoffs at the IT major.
Several leaders of the Congress, including its state president, got tickets for the assembly polls in Bihar on Wednesday, when the leadership also contended with backlash from disgruntled elements and…
Madurai Mayor and DMK leader Indrani Ponvasanth has resigned from her post amid allegations of a multi-crore property tax scam.
DU Professor Recruitment 2025: Candidates can apply to work as Professor and Assistant Professor under three departments – Management Studies, Physics and Astrophysics and Social work.
School Assembly Headlines October 16: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning with these School Assembly News Headlines.
Her husband, Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, died by suicide last week. A week later, the officer’s wife, Amneet Kumar, an IAS officer, faces a police case filed by…
India’s merchandise exports to the US declined by 11.93 per cent to USD 5.46 billion in September due to the high tariffs imposed by Washington while imports increased by 11.78…
A woman agriculture officer was found hanging in her rented house in Odisha’s Bhadrak district on Wednesday, police said. Police identified the woman as Niharika Dalai, 30, a native of…
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has said the government is taking the threat calls made to Minister Priyank Kharge very seriously, and a thorough investigation is underway to trace the…
In a big blow to the Naxal movement, as many as 78 Maoists, including 43 women and at least two members of the CPI (Maoist)’s Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee, surrendered…
Priya Sachdev Kapur began her arguments in the Delhi High Court in the battle with Karisma Kapoor’s children, Samaira and Kiaan, over allegations Sunjay Kapur’s willl, in which leaves his…
Bihar’s folk singer Maithili Thakur will contest the assembly election from Alinagar on a BJP ticket. Her name was among 12 candidates in the second list that the BJP released…
Gwalior city police chief Hina Khan, who made headlines after she confronted a mob with ‘Jai Shri Ram’ slogans, says she was only doing her duty, and if taking God’s…
The five accused in the death of iconic singer Zubeen Garg case have been sent to 14-day judicial custody by a local court in Guwahati after the end of their…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed condolences over the death of former Prime Minister of Kenya Raila Odinga and hailed him as a towering statesman and a cherished friend…
A man was apprehended from Lucknow hours after he allegedly kidnapped a four-year-old boy from outside his home here after the child’s mother refused to marry him, the police said…
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the previous Samajwadi Party government, alleging that its leaders, ministers and even then-chief minister Akhilesh Yadav “bowed…
The five monitoring stations in Delhi recorded air quality in the ‘very poor’ category on Wednesday, with AQI levels soaring above 300.
SSC CGL Tier 1 Answer Key 2025: Once released, candidates can access the provisional answer key and response sheet through the “Answer Key” section on the SSC website.
The Supreme Court has taken a dim view of the government’s opposition to a suggestion that death row convicts be given an option of lethal injection as a mode of…
The government has steadily expanded FASTag use since it became mandatory for most vehicles in 2021.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described the work as a reflection of India’s “rich legacy of scientific enquiry and holistic wisdom.”
DU’s Vice-Chancellor Internship Scheme: The shortlisted interns will soon be placed across 55 offices of the University, including administrative, academic, and student welfare departments.
In a major relief to property owners, the Greater Bengaluru Authority has announced a one-time settlement scheme allowing owners of ‘B-Khata’ properties to convert them into ‘A-Khata’.
SSC LDC Exam 2024 Result: A total of 62 candidates have been recommended for selection, including 8 from Scheduled Castes (SC), 5 from Scheduled Tribes (ST), and 49 from the…
Multiple alliances, shifting voter demographics, welfare schemes, caste calculations, and the emergence of new political players have created a multifaceted contest where traditional voting patterns may no longer hold.
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh continue to compete over the condition of roads and consequent investment opportunities, with the latest round of swipes following internet behemoth Google opting to invest $15…
India’s wild elephant population stands at 22,446, according to the latest All-India Synchronous Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2025, released by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) on Tuesday.
IIT Roorkee: Participants will code, simulate, and benchmark advanced quantum algorithms while applying Quantum Machine Learning (QML) to practical, real-world scenarios.
The clip has sparked widespread outrage over the mistreatment of the animals and raised questions about human-wildlife conflict in the region.
A day after its ally BJP, the Nitish Kumar-led JDU has released its first list of 57 candidates for the upcoming Bihar election.
A massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra’s Palghar district stranded more than 500 students and commuters for nearly 12 hours, officials said on Wednesday.
The Adani Group is constructing a ropeway to facilitate devotees visiting the Kedarnath Dham with easier access to darshan, said Chairman Gautam Adani on Wednesday.
The horrific bus fire tragedy in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer has put the spotlight on how not having an emergency exit in public transport vehicles can endanger lives.
CBSE stated that after the submission of LOC, a data verification slip is issued to students and parents to check for discrepancies in key particulars such as name, parents’ names,…
Political squabbling over the September 27 stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur spilled over to the Assembly Wednesday morning after Chief Minister MK Stalin ripped into actor Vijay, holding him and…
The Supreme Court has given a nod to green firecrackers in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) from 6 pm to 10 pm.
World Students’ Day: The observance pays tribute to Dr Kalam’s pathbreaking work in India’s space and defence programmes, which earned him the title “Missile Man of India.”
School Assembly News Headlines (October 15): Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Tuesday said he discussed the company’s plans for an artificial intelligence hub in Visakhapatnam with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 6.6 per cent for 2025-26 from 6.4 per cent earlier despite the punitive tariffs slapped by the…
A 22-year-old man, upset over the marriage of a woman he was in love with, allegedly killed himself by jumping off a water tank in the Anoopshahr area here on…
One of the most wanted Maoists, who goes carries a bounty of Rs 6 crore on his head, surrendered before the police in Maharashtra’s Gadchiroli district along with 60 cadres.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked tough questions about the lack of CCTV cameras in interrogation rooms of police stations in Rajasthan.
When the Bihar poll dates were planned, the Election Commission kept in mind Diwali and Chhath Puja, two festivals closely linked with the state’s electoral and socio-religious cycles.
Political squabbling continues over the September 27 stampede in Tamil Nadu’s Karur – in which 41 people were killed – with the ruling DMK taking swipes at AIADMK chief E…
The Muslim man can be seen praying in Medina, one of the holiest sites in Islam, for the speedy recovery of the Vrindavan-based saint.
According to an advisory posted by the Bengaluru Traffic Police at 4:43 pm IST, the incident occurred near the Ecospace Junction.
Beijing’s export controls, timed before diplomacy, reveal insecurity more than strength. By weaponising minerals, China has reminded the world why diversification is destiny.
Tata Motors shares nosedived on Tuesday, showing a nearly 40 per cent drop in value as the stock started trading ex-demerger.
IIT Kanpur Online Programmes: Applications for these programmes opened on October 5. Eligible candidates must have a minimum CPI of 5.5 or 55% marks in their qualifying degree.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday continued its hearing into the Bollywood-style family drama over the fortune of businessman Sunjay Kapur, which is worth an estimated Rs 30,000 crore.
IIM Lucknow’s placement season recorded the highest domestic stipend at Rs 3.95 lakh per month and the highest international stipend at Rs 2.5 lakh per month.
LG India’s Managing Director, Hong Ju Jeon, delivered the entire speech in Hindi, starting with the traditional Hindi greeting, ‘Namaste’.
Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s death by suicide has sent a message to crores of Dalits that no matter how successful you are, you can be crushed and thrown…
SSC GD Result 2025: The Physical Efficiency and Physical Standard tests were conducted for a total of 3,94,121 candidates.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Enforcement Directorate over its investigation of an alleged liquor scam involving TASMAC, or the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited.
Pogadadanda Revathi and Thanvi Yadav were arrested in March for posting and amplifying allegedly abusive content against Revanth Reddy but were later released on bail.
The Madhya Pradesh government’s affidavit in the Supreme Court in the OBC reservation opens with a contradiction
If women in India cannot be safe within the organisations that send them to Parliament and assemblies, the promise of democracy becomes hollow.
A church-run school in Kerala’s Ernakulam district has become mired in a political row after it denied entry last week to a Class 8 student in a hijab.
Congress informed Kiren Rijiju that it, along with other opposition parties, will not be a part of joint committee of Parliament on three Bills that seek removal of top government…
Divya Gautam is a former All India Students’ Association (AISA) leader.
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India’s ‘bold economic and structural reforms’ – from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem – on…
SSC CGL Tier 1 Exam 2025 Answer Key: All objections will be thoroughly reviewed by subject experts, following which the final answer key will be published.
US President Donald Trump on Monday praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi without naming him, saying “India is a great country with a good friend of mine at the…
RPSC RAS Main Exam 2023: Interviews for a total of 972 posts were held in seven phases, concluding today at the RPSC headquarters in Ajmer.
PVR INOX has introduced India’s first dine-in cinema at M5 ECity Mall in Bengaluru, offering a unique experience where gourmet dining meets blockbuster films.
Iran said on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump’s call for a peace deal with Tehran was inconsistent with Washington’s actions, referring to its strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in…
Google will build a 1-gigawatt data centre campus in the port city of Visakhapatnam.
Bihar’s opposition Grand Alliance, bickering over assembly seats for weeks, has finally come to an arrangement that involves marginal climbdown for both Lalu Yadav’s Rashtriya Janata Dal and the Congress,…
The Supreme Court’s order for a court-monitored CBI probe into the tragic loss of 41 lives at a political rally held by actor-turned-politician Vijay’s Tamizha Vetri Kazhagam is expected to…
School Assembly News Headlines (Oct 14): US President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling India “a great country with a good friend of mine at the…
The Election Commission of India has ordered all political parties and candidates to get pre-certification for political ads on electronic and social media platforms before they are published
A 20-year-old woman was stabbed to death allegedly by a jilted lover just a few metres away from her home in northeast Delhi’s Nand Nagri area on Monday morning, police…
As the clock ticks down to the Bihar Assembly elections, the political landscape is a tapestry woven with both bold strokes and subtle nuances.
In the vibrant, often tumultuous political landscape of Bihar, the ascent of Chirag Paswan resembles a compelling narrative, one that intertwines personal ambition with inherited legacy
The Bombay High Court on Monday said there can be no justification for bad roads in Mumbai, India’s financial capital, and noted civic bodies and government were not only obligated,…
India’s atomic energy program is poised to enter a transformative phase as its most advanced and complex nuclear reactor – the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) – nears operational readiness.…
The long-elusive ceasefire is only the opening overture of a fiendishly complicated serial act. Seasoned observers of the region advise taking it with a ladleful of salt.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday described the implementation of the three new criminal laws as a historic reform and the biggest overhaul of India’s criminal justice system in…
The alliance between the Congress and the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir is on the rocks following the rift between the two over Rajya Sabha seats.
Shashi Tharoor has raised his eyebrows over the decision to send junior External Affairs Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh to represent India at a summit in Egypt, where heads of states…
Using WhatsApp is not a fundamental right, the Supreme Court observed recently, while rejecting a writ petition seeking restoration of access to petitioners’ blocked accounts on the free messaging and…
The move has been necessitated due to the ongoing expansion activities at Terminal 3 (T3) by Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL).
Three Non-Resident Indians from Singapore, who were part of the yacht party on September 19 with singer Zubeen Garg and are key witnesses to the incident that led to his…
SBI CBO Result Download: Qualifed candidates must appear for the interview which is tentatively scheduled to commence from November 1, 2025.
School Assembly Headlines October 14: Stay updated and be ready to share your thoughts in the morning tomorrow, October 14 with these School Assembly News Headlines.
Maharashtra’s opposition alliance – the Maha Vikas Aghadi – has been put on alert after NCP-SP lawmaker Rohit Pawar said the BJP had launched Phase 2 of ‘Operation Lotus’ –…
Prashant Kishor’s Jan Suraaj Party has released its second list of 65 candidates for the coming Bihar assembly elections, holding fast to its core promise of inclusiveness and representation to…
The Bollywood-style drama over businessman Sunjay Kapur’s estate – worth around Rs 300 crore – continued Monday as the Delhi High Court resumed hearing the plea by actor Karishma Kapoor’s…
She took to X to express her distress over IndiGo’s mishandling of her custom-built wheelchair, calling it a symbol of “mobility, independence, and dignity”.