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Three Nepalese citizens were killed and four others critically injured when their SUV headed to Varanasi overturned here while trying to avoid a cyclist, police said on Friday. They said…
Mild tremors were felt in Kolkata and Imphal on Friday after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Thai capital Bangkok. The epicentre was in central Myanmar, about 50 km east of…
Chaitra Navratri 2025: Lasting nine days, the Hindu festival of Navratri is set to get underway on Sunday (March 30) with each day dedicated to a unique form of Goddess…
For most, the idea of leaving behind a stable life, selling off everything, and venturing into the vast unknown is a distant fantasy. But for retired Captain Gaurav Gautam and…
A couple from Maharashtra’s Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district has been arrested for allegedly killing their “adopted” 4-year-old daughter, an official said on Friday. Sillod residents and accused Fauzia Shaikh (27) and…
In a unique initiative, the Gurugram police will soon install QR codes at all the police stations in the district to get visitors feedback via QR codes, officials said. Vikas…
Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority Managing Director R Kurmanadh on Friday has said that severe heat wave conditions are expected in 89 mandals across the state on Friday. Out…
The Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, along with other party leaders, for alleged violations of the…
Days after the Meerut horror, a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district has alleged that her sister-in-law returned home with the intention to kill her husband. She shared that her…
A direct flight between Ahmedabad and Gwalior is set to begin operations on April 7, with Akasa Air securing approval under the summer schedule. The flight’s launch comes after Union…
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, is set to introduce ‘The Indian Ports Bill, 2025’ in the Lok Sabha on Friday, according to the list of the…
In a significant breakthrough, the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police have arrested three individuals from Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, for their involvement in a digital arrest fraud case, according to a…
In view of Alvida Juma, the last Friday of Ramzan, security has been significantly increased across Uttar Pradesh, police officials said. Giving details of the security arrangement, Deputy Commissioner of…
The body of a Public Works Department (PWD) engineer, who had been missing for two days, was found in a canal here on Thursday, police said. His wife had filed…
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, during her address at Kellogg College, Oxford University in London on Thursday, was interrupted suddenly by a group of protesting students, who tried to…
Class 1 student of a composite school in Rewati in this district was allegedly beaten by his teacher when he stepped out to buy ice cream. The Basic Education Officer…
An accused in a case of forgery and copyright violation has allegedly secured anticipatory bail from the Bombay High Court using a fake order with a forged signature of a…
The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would examine whether a writ petition could seek the review of its confirmation of death penalty in light of the 2022 verdict asking…
The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Thursday allowed the state government to dispose of the chemical waste from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal at a Pithampur plant after…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to King Philippe of Belgium, where he discussed the deepening of India-Belgium bilateral ties. PM Modi said that he appreciated the recent Belgian…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that separatism is breathing its last in J&K as two more groups announced dissociation from separatism. “Another great news from Kashmir Valley.…
Loan growth at Indian banks moderated for an eighth straight month in February, central bank data showed on Thursday, due to a drop in personal and credit card loans following…
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and last Friday prayers of Ramzan, Meerut Police has issued strict warnings against unauthorised roadside prayers, saying violators will face strict legal action that may lead to…
Maharashtra tourism minister and Shiv Sena leader Shambhuraj Desai on Thursday said the police should arrest comedian Kunal Kamra at the earliest and not test the patience of party workers.…
Four specially-abled children died and at least 16 were taken ill, allegedly after they had dinner at a government rehabilitation centre in the Para area here, officials said on Thursday.…
The Lok Sabha today passed the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, 2025 after a discussion on the proposed law that will modernise and consolidate India’s immigration laws. Junior Home Minister Nityanand…
Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday justified the summons issued to stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra for references to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, asserting that it should be done…
The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been withdrawn from Assam’s Dibrugarh district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Addressing a press conference, Biswa Sarma said it…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said today that those working for online portals are not recognized as journalists under the state government’s rules. His reference was to Dilwar Hussain…
Actor Ranya Rao’s bail petition has been rejected by a sessions court in Bengaluru in the gold smuggling case. Ms Rao was arrested on March 3 for allegedly smuggling 14.2…
Action will be taken against dairies of Keshavpuram after Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s convoy was held up in the area yesterday by stray cattle. Councillor Yogesh Verma, the Zone…
Telangana became the second state in the south today, with the state assembly passing a resolution against the delimitation exercise that is expected to take place before the 2029 general…
When the Trump administration decided that Europe had no place at the table in peace talks with Russia over Ukraine, the continent was left gasping. For decades, Europe had been…
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday addressed the growing concerns surrounding the taxation system in India. Drawing attention to the pervasive nature of taxes throughout the life cycle,…
Milk prices in Karnataka will increase by Rs 4 per litre starting from April 1, said state Cooperation Minister K N Rajanna on Thursday. The Minister said the price increase…
The murder case in Meerut, in which a woman allegedly killed her husband with the help of her lover, shows a fault in upbringing and families must follow the teachings…
BJP Rajya Sabha MP Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba on Thursday demanded identification of illegal immigrants in Manipur and their deportation by implementing the National Register of Citizens (NRC) to protect the…
A 37-year-old woman scientist suffered multiple injuries and had to undergo a nose reconstruction surgery after two pet dogs of a man residing in the neighbourhood attacked her in Mumbai’s…
A spouse threatening or attempting to commit suicide amounts to ‘cruelty’ and is a valid ground for divorce, the Bombay High Court has said. Justice R M Joshi of the…
The work on Jammu and Kashmir’s Zojila Tunnel, which will provide all-weather connectivity between the Ladakh region and the rest of the country, is now 70 per cent completed, Union…
‘I don’t believe in religious and caste divides…’, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav told NDTV in an exclusive interview Thursday, pointing to his marriage to a Christian woman to stress his…
India’s state-run product certification agency said it raided the Delhi warehouses of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart this month, seizing items that did not meet quality control standards, as it…
Mumbai Police have asked stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra to appear for questioning on Monday amid the massive row surrounding his jokes on Shiv Sena leader and Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister…
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday, had a humorous response to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha for raising the issue of the conditions of banks…
Agra police lodged an FIR against an “unknown mob” on Thursday, a day after Samajwadi Party Rajya Sabha MP Ramji Lal Suman’s residence here was attacked, allegedly by members of…
A 36-year-old man allegedly killed his four children by slitting their throats before hanging himself in a village under Roza Police Station here, an officer said on Thursday. Rajiv Kumar,…
American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Tejas light combat jet programme.…
Intensifying divisions between North and South in our country are getting increasing attention, whether it is about finances—the five Southern states contribute nearly 29%of the central government’s tax revenue but…
India’s central bank is set to double to 10% a cap on investment by individual foreign investors in listed companies, as it aims to boost capital inflows, according to two…
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar on Thursday rejected a privilege notice against Union Home Minister Amit Shah after he cited a 1948 government press release to authenticate his statement that…
Investigation into a fire-triggered blast at the warehouse of a private small calibre ammunition making factory in South Goa last week has indicated that nearly 11,000 kg of gunpowder was…
After massive searches during the last four days, firing exchanges started again on Thursday between the joint forces and the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Officials said, “Contact…
A bus hit Bollywood actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s luxury car in Mumbai’s Juhu suburb on Wednesday, an official said, adding nobody was injured in the accident. A video showing the…
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped by two men and taken to a graveyard where one of them – known to her – raped her, police said. Police have booked…
A 34-year-old medical practitioner, who was running a clinic, has been stabbed to death at Ballabhgarh in Faridabad and her family has accused her husband and brother-in-law of murdering her.…
Even as India braces for another intense summer, a new study on Wednesday showed that the country can avoid severe power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.2 lakh…
A 24-year-old MBA intern was found dead in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Belagavi’s Nehru Nagar, police said on Wednesday Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, and…
Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani shared a video of a group employee harnessed along with his wheelchair performing a bungee jump in Rishikesh. “Most people do it for the thrill.…
An aerial image of Bengaluru’s Bellandur area showing the stark contrast between the two neighbourhoods has led to its comparisons with a strategy video game called ‘Clash of Clans’. Posted…
Former cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba was on Tuesday appointed full-time member of the NITI Aayog, an official notification said. Mr Gauba, a 1982-batch IAS officer of the Jharkhand cadre, served…
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has claimed that public trust in India’s banking system is eroding due to rising fraud, high loan interest rates and poor financial security for…
Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court recently experienced a serious violation of videoconferencing rules when a person was seen smoking during a court proceeding conducted through videoconferencing (VC). Taking the matter seriously,…
The opposition in Punjab on Wednesday slammed the state budget presented by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in the assembly, calling it “a plethora of lies” and said it “disappointed”…
Kunal Kamra’s supporters, both in India and abroad, have rallied behind him with a surge of financial contributions. Amid the controversy surrounding his alleged roast of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pray at Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the occasion of Ram Navmi. PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban…
Kerala Chief Secretary Sarada Muraleedharan, who triggered a long overdue conversation online about colorism after facing the brunt of it, told NDTV today that she had deleted her post and…
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rapped a lawyer for using the phrase “Bhojpuri vulgarity” during an argument, and refused to entertain a plea which claimed Honey Singh’s latest song…
Haryana minister Anil Vij and Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda indulged in a friendly banter that included the BJP veteran breaking into a song, sparking bursts of laughter in the…
A six-storey under-construction building collapsed in Bhadrachalam, Bhadradri Kothagudem district in Telangana, on Wednesday, with two people feared trapped under the debris, an official said. Speaking to ANI, Bhadrachalam ASP…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Gurugram Zonal Office, on Wednesday, provisionally attached movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 557.49 crore under the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA),…
BJP MP Jagdambika Pal has slammed Rahul Gandhi’s claim of being denied a chance to speak in the Lok Sabha, saying the Congress leader is misleading the nation and has…
A man has been booked for allegedly raping a PhD scholar at an engineering institute here, under the pretext of marriage, police said on Wednesday. The Station House Officer (SHO)…
Observing that misleading advertisements could cause great harm to the society, the Supreme Court on Wednesday set a two-month deadline for the states and union territories to create a grievance…
India is likely to provide practical insights to certain countries on the best practices in drug regulations and the impactful initiatives taken by the Indian drug regulators, officials said on…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a penalty of Rs 75 lakh on HDFC Bank, the country’s largest private sector lender, for not complying with directions in the…
Stuck in the vicious cycle of borrowing for gratifying expensive hobbies, a 24-year-old man from Indore allegedly faked his kidnapping with the help of friends and demanded Rs 1 lakh…
India and the US are holding “very active” and “intense” discussions on trade, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, as the world waits with anxiety over US President…
A middle-aged juice seller, who runs a small kiosk at the district court compound here, was left in shock after allegedly receiving an income tax notice seeking an outstanding payment…
A journalist in Assam was granted bail after he was arrested for questioning the managing director of a cooperative bank over alleged financial irregularities, sources said today. The Press Club…
Judicial proceedings at the Allahabad High Court remained disrupted for the second consecutive day on Wednesday due to an indefinite strike by lawyers against the proposed transfer of Delhi High…
A historic bridge here is undergoing a major transformation as a tribute to the city of bridges’ rich architectural heritage, and is set to become a tourism landmark as well…
Sahil Jain, a gold merchant, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in disposing of the smuggled gold linked to Kannada actor Ranya Rao. Arrested by the Directorate of Revenue…
The ghost of ‘Q’ mentioned in Bofors managing director Martin Ardbo’s private diary, which was relied upon by Chitra Subramainam, a Europe-based Indian journalist, to expose the bribery scandal in…
Justice AS Oka of the Supreme Court today spoke about the people’s trust in courts, saying it may not be as much as it is believed to be, and how…
India and China have made progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said following the official consultation between the Foreign…
Nestled between the Dal Lake and the Zabarwan Hills, Asia’s largest tulip garden opened for the public on Wednesday, marking the beginning of a new tourism season in the Kashmir…
Digital frauds including in UPI payments have doubled in the last one year, exposing the growing vulnerability of the country’s digital payment ecosystem. Data from the Union Home Ministry shows…
The Nirbhaya Fund has not been discontinued, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in the Upper House, Union Women and Child Development…
Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha, who recently attended a leadership programme at Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in Cambridge, described the experience as a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” that rekindled his passion for…
A breach of privilege notice was moved against stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra in the Maharashtra legislative council on Wednesday over his parody song targeting deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. BJP…
Jharkhand BJP leader and former Zila Parishad member Anil Tiger was shot dead in broad daylight in the Kanke area of Ranchi on Wednesday, officials said. The incident, which occurred…
The salaries of central government employees may rise by up to Rs 19,000 per month if the 8th Pay Commission is implemented, Goldman Sachs has said. Around 50 lakh central…
Jailed MP from Jammu and Kashmir, Engineer Rashid, attended the Parliament session amid heavy police security today after getting leave from the Delhi High Court to attend the ongoing budget…
The BJP has expelled its Karnataka leader Basangouda Patil Yatnal for six years over statements against the party and former Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa. The Bijapur MLA was earlier known…
On June 9, 2024, as the Modi 3.0 government was set to swear in, Rajeev Chandrasekhar came up with a cryptic tweet: “Today, curtains down on my 18-year stint of…
A new generation of young women leaders is making its mark in a political landscape still dominated by men. At the NDTV Yuva Conclave session titled “Yuva Women Powering Politics,”…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pray at Ramanathswamy Temple in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu, on April 6 on the occasion of Ram Navmi. PM Modi will also inaugurate the new Pamban…
‘The Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery’ at the Science Museum in London, the UK, in the first year of its setting up saw 7 lakh visitors exploring revolutionary…
Even as India aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) — the world’s deadliest infection — this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday complimented people striving to ‘strengthen the fight against…
Sarada Muraleedharan, Kerala’s Chief Secretary, has hit out at social media users ridiculing her for her dark complexion and colorist barbs comparing her work with that of her husband —…