Category: India

American Airlines is likely to operate the flight from Rome to Delhi on Tuesday to ferry the passengers stranded in the Italian capital after its flight from New York to…

The Supreme Court has said the liberty of an individual being a precious right under the Constitution, courts ought to be wary that such liberty is not lightly interfered with.…

The Sambhal mosque authorities are trying to encroach upon public land, the Uttar Pradesh government has told the Supreme Court about the disputed 16th-century mosque that witnessed violence last December.…

A grand Jhumoir dance performance featuring nearly 9,000 dancers and drummers welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Assam during the start of his two-day visit today. The event organised by…

A court in this district remanded BJP leader PC George to judicial custody on Monday in a hate speech case after sending him to police custody until 6 pm the…

The Delhi High Court has acquitted a man of a minor girl’s rape saying it was a case of adolescent love and physical relations between them were consensual. Justice Jasmeet…

More than Rs 22,000 crore was transferred into the bank accounts of 9.8 crore farmers across the country as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday released the 19th installment of…

YouTubers Ranveer Allahbadia and Ashish Chanchlani on Monday appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber to record their statements in connection with the India’s Got Latent case, officials said. Responding to summons…

Heads of mission, spouses of Heads of Mission and diplomats of 60 nations visited the Sarnath archaeological site and Kaziranga National Park. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar accompanied them during…

In a vibrant celebration of Assam’s tea garden culture, the traditional Jhumoir dance is set to be performed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The event…

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has announced a house-tax waiver scheme, allowing residents to clear their house tax dues of 2024-25 and have all previous pending taxes written off.…

The first session of the newly constituted Delhi Assembly commenced on Monday, with MLAs taking their oaths in six languages-Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Urdu, Maithili, and Punjabi-reflecting the linguistic diversity of…

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday to highlight the centre’s “inadequate and conditional relief package” for the Chooralmala and Mundakkai areas of Kerala’s Wayanad,…

A 25-year-old man’s head was smashed with a brick in Outer North Delhi’s Narela area for demanding the repayment of Rs 100 that the accused borrowed from him, police said…

Three in every five people in India succumb to cancer following diagnosis with women bearing a “disproportionate burden” compared to men, an analysis of global cancer data has estimated. The…

A day after the Shahi Jama Masjid management sought the ASI’s permission to redecorate the mosque ahead of Ramzan, the Sambhal administration on Monday said no work should be done…

In a shocking incident in West Bengal, a dancer-cum-event management professional died early on Monday as her vehicle met with an accident when the driver increased speed and took evasive…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta along with her council of ministers took oath as members of the Legislative Assembly on Monday. The first session of the House commenced this morning…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said with a strong talent pool and thriving industries, Madhya Pradesh is becoming a preferred business destination and that this is the time, and…

A teacher of a popular school here was suspended allegedly for hitting a class three student for failing to recite a poem in Hindi. The management on Monday said the…

A Bengaluru woman has alleged that a Blinkit delivery executive threatened her for flagging an undelivered order. In a post on LinkedIn, Pocket FM executive Surya PM tagged Blinkit CEO…

Six persons were killed and two others critically injured when their speeding jeep hit a private bus in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur district on Monday morning while they were returning from…

When you follow your dreams with perseverance, they come true. That pretty much sums up the life of this Mumbai-based man, who is now a Louis Vuitton model. Deepak Gupta,…

BJP leader PC George surrendered before a court in Erattupetta in this district, on Monday in connection with a hate speech case. “We have received information that George has appeared…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday nominated 10 persons from different walks of life, including Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, businessman Anand Mahindra and actor Mohanlal, to help…

The Centre will release the 19th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme on Monday, February 24, to eligible farmer households. The funds will be disbursed during…

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, Director M Srinivas on Sunday said cases of obesity are on the rise in rural areas, as much as they are in…

Banned group Jamaat-e-Islami is all set to launch a political party from Ramzaan. The party will be called Jammu Kashmir Justice Development Front. The group has sent an application to…

India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by six wickets in what turned out to be a one-sided affair at the ICC Champions Trophy on Sunday. As the Men In Blue dominated the…

Naxal-hit Kerlapenda village in the Sukma district of Chhattisgarh, witnessed a historic moment as residents cast their votes for the first time since Independence. This milestone, which occurred during the…

A college in Uttar Pradesh’s Hasanpur was turned into a marriage hall Sunday for a mass wedding ceremony. Over 300 brides and grooms were ready for the rituals, with their…

The chances of survival of the eight persons who remain trapped in the SLBC tunnel after a partial collapse two days ago are “very remote,” though every effort is being…

Two people were injured in celebratory firing during a wedding ceremony at a banquet hall in Gautam Buddh Nagar district on Sunday, police officials said. Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh’s media…

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday targeted Yogi Adityanath government over arrangements for Maha Kumbh, stating that all the people of the country associated with religious activities should review…

The two women and a girl of the Dey family killed in Kolkata’s Tangra – murders that have rocked the city – are likely to have died at the hands…

A 5-year-old boy fell into a 32 feet deep borewell on Sunday in an agricultural field in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district, prompting authorities to launch a rescue operation. According to police,…

The leadership team of Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) led by its president and general secretary met with the Home Ministry’s adviser for the northeast, AK Mishra, and discussed the situation…

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK chief MK Stalin has again weighed in on the row over the decreasing number of parliamentary seats for the southern states after delimitation. This…

Manipur Chief Secretary PK Singh on Sunday said the seven-day time given for voluntarily surrendering looted and illegally held weapons is enough if one wants to give up arms, and…

The Railways conducted a trial for crowd control measures on Saturday at New Delhi Railway Station by restricting movements of unreserved passengers to a single platform and scheduling all Maha…

AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Atishi was today chosen as the Leader of Opposition in the Delhi Assembly. Not only is this the first time a woman has…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the Central government is committed to reduce the medical expenses for every Indian, which has been a pressing issue, especially for the…

Calling on people to celebrate and respect the indomitable spirit of women, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he will hand over his various social media accounts to…

A man who was smuggling in a gold necklace studded with diamonds worth Rs 6.08 crore was arrested upon arrival at the IGI Airport from Bangkok, officials here said on…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with India’s star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and boxer Nikhat Zareen, put light on the disadvantages of obesity, and advised people to reduce the consumption…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday alleged that the previous AAP government had left an “empty public exchequer” before the BJP dispensation, and assured that Rs 2,500 monthly payment…

AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday hinted the party would not take back expelled leader O Panneersevlam (OPS), days after the latter said he was willing to return…

The Supreme Court has said conducting a preliminary inquiry is not mandatory in every case lodged under the Prevention of Corruption Act and it is not a vested right of…

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) will regularise 12,000 contractual workers in its House meeting on Tuesday, AAP leader Atishi said. During a press conference alongside MCD Mayor Mahesh Khinchi,…

The Greater Chennai Police have recovered 100 sovereigns of gold and a luxury car from Gnanasekharan, a biryani vendor, who was arrested in connection with the sexual assault of an…

Just before laying the foundation stone for Bageshwar Dham Medical and Science Research Institute in Chattarpur, Madhya Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid obeisance at the Bageshwar Dham temple. The…

Recently sworn-in FBI Director Kash Patel is worthy of a Mahindra Thar, industrialist Anand Mahindra said in response to an X user’s suggestion. The Mahindra Chairperson replied, “Hmmm. Thar ke…

A 21-year-old man was beaten and stabbed to death by parents and relatives of a woman who accused him of stalking her in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, police said on Sunday.…

Ports-to-power conglomerate Adani Group on Sunday said group companies paid Rs 58,104 crore in taxes in 2023-24, up from Rs 46,610 crore in the previous financial year. The taxes paid…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Sunday that 62 crore devotees have come to the Maha Kumbh so far and the gathering of such a large number of…

Punjabi actress and the daughter of Kirti Kisan Union leader Baldev Singh, Sonia Mann joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday in the presence of party’s national convenor Arvind…

The mouth of the Rushikulya River in Odisha’s Ganjam district has emerged as a major rookery for the endangered olive ridley turtles with over 6.82 lakh such marine species assembling…

Krishnakant Patel, Kash Patel’s uncle, expressed his pride and happiness over his nephew’s appointment as FBI Director, highlighting the significance of Patel’s oath-taking ceremony. Krishnakant Patel, while speaking to the…

Donald Sams, a 91-year-old resident of Sydney, Australia, had a deep love for India, which led him to make a special request in his will. He wished to be buried…

University of Allahabad’s Professor Umesh Kumar Singh on Saturday termed as doubtful a Central Pollution Control Board’s (CPCB) report which suggested that the quality of Ganga water at the Sangam…

Muck mixed with water spread over 200 metres poses a challenge to the rescuers trying to bring out the eight labourers trapped for over 24 hours in a collapsed tunnel…

Here comes another warning for those who love to spend hours on digital screens. According to a new study, spending as little as one hour per day on tablets or…

Bachpan Manao is a campaign by EkStep And NDTV, a social mission about making the most of the early childhood opportunity for learning and growth for India’s youngest children. Here…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the US “went very well” and underlined that the chemistry between him and President Donald…

The more we learn about the Constitution, which gives us our fundamental rights, the more we will turn towards nationalism, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said here on Saturday. Addressing the…

MK Stalin has said he is firm on his stance of not implementing the National Education Policy in Tamil Nadu even if the Centre offered to provide Rs 10,000 crore…

Amid opposition to its various provisions from bar bodies, the government on Saturday said it will revise the draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill as it ended the public consultations on it…

Bharti Enterprises founder and chairman Sunil Mittal on Saturday received the insignia of the Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (KBE). The doyen of the…

An 18-month-old child died after being run over by a car which was driven by a teenage boy in outer north Delhi’s Alipur area on Saturday, an official said. The…

West Bengal on Saturday reported a death reportedly caused by the Guillain-Barre Syndrome, the second fatality in the state since January. The victim has been identified as Khairul Sheikh, 22,…

After sparking controversy with his ‘throttle Mayawati’ remark, Congress leader Udit Raj on Saturday sought protection from Delhi Police, alleging a threat from BSP leader Akash Anand and other party…

The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday registered its first-ever electronic First Information Report (e-FIR) following a complaint lodged via WhatsApp. “In a ground-breaking move towards digital policing, the Vilgam…

Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday said that India is not just leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption but also shaping how it is governed.…

Congress legislators continued their sit-in protest inside the Assembly while the party held protests at all district headquarters on Saturday against the suspension of six party MLAs. Leader of Opposition…

The Chancellor of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), Mahbabul Haque, was arrested for alleged malpractices during the ongoing CBSE examinations late on Friday, police said on Saturday. Mr…

As Congress leaders continued their protest, two men carrying large tiffin boxes walked up the stairs of the Rajasthan Assembly to feed the hungry MLAs. Inside the tiffin boxes were…

A fire broke out at the rooftop restaurant of a hotel near Terminal 2 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Saturday and was doused after about…

BJP president JP Nadda, along with his family, took a holy dip at the Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh on Saturday, an official statement said. Along with JP Nadda,…

Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday asserted that Nepalese students studying in Odisha are children of the state and they will continue to pursue their education with full respect…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday claimed that illegal immigrants are interfering in the country’s electoral process, and there should be awareness about this. In an apparent reference to the…

AAP leader Gopal Rai announced that the party has initiated the process of restructuring its core and frontal wings following the Delhi Assembly election results. Gopal Rai emphasised the party’s…

Over six months have passed since the shocking rape and murder of a junior woman doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital but her parents are still to…

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena has appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Arvinder Singh Lovely appointed as protem speaker. The first session of the Delhi legislative assembly will be held on…

Embattled businessman Vijay Mallya believes Indian banks pursuing bankruptcy proceedings against him in the English courts have assumed an “unreal quality” in the wake of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s…

Karnataka Police have filed an FIR against former BJP MP Pratap Simha on Saturday for his objectionable remarks against Muslims while commenting regarding the police station attack case which was…

Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and minister in the Punjab cabinet, headed two departments; the only problem was one of them did not exist. Chief Minister…

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday slammed Tata Group-owned Air India for allotting him a “broken” seat on a flight from Bhopal to Delhi. The minister alleged that…

In a rare adventure, content creator Divya Fofani completed his journey from Mumbai to Mahakumbh for the holy dip without spending a single rupee, relying solely on generosity of kind…

The first session of the newly constituted Delhi Assembly will begin on Monday, officials said. The session will be held on February 24, 25 and 27, they said, adding 14…

Around 90 thousand inmates lodged in 75 prisons across Uttar Pradesh were given a chance to take the holy bath of Mahakumbh, with the officials bringing in some of the…

The Chhattisgarh government implemented the New Shops and Establishments Act to boost trade and create new employment opportunities. With this decision by Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, traders can now…

Since Rekha Gupta took charge as the Chief Minister of Delhi, congratulations and greetings have poured in from various quarters. A large number of people gathered outside her residence to…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Saturday even as her Cabinet ministers hit the road and started reviewing repairs of potholed roads…

Days after a Nepalese female student allegedly died by suicide at an Odisha university and the college administration ordered Nepali students to vacate the hostel, 159 students have returned to…

Four people have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a conductor of the state-owned transport corporation bus for not replying to a passenger in Marathi, police said on Saturday. The incident…

The Information and Broadcasting Ministry is examining the existing statutory provisions and the need for a new legal framework to regulate “harmful” content amid complaints of “obscenity and violence” being…

A person currently lodged in Rajasthan’s Dausa jail allegedly sent a death threat to Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma over the phone, which prompted an investigation into how the convict got…

Activist Anna Hazare has said AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal was doing a “good job” as Delhi Chief Minister, but he started opening liquor vends and faced the people’s wrath as…

On Sunday, when the Indian cricket team faces off against Pakistan in Dubai, the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi will host the beginning of a unique cricket league, with a…

A massive drive against illegal poppy cultivation led by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has for the first time exposed links between narcotics and terrorism in Arunachal Pradesh. Poppy…