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Daljit Singh, who was among the deportees who reached Amritsar from the US on Saturday night, on Sunday claimed they were handcuffed with their legs chained during the journey. “Our…
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has urged people to avoid consuming undercooked chicken as a precautionary measure amid the outbreak of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a nerve disorder. Speaking to…
At least 18 people, mostly women and children, died and 15 were injured in a stampede at New Delhi’s main railway station, the chief minister of India’s capital territory told…
With the death toll in the overnight stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station climbing to 18 on Sunday, porters recounted their harrowing experience of carrying bodies on handcarts amid…
A 25-year-old YouTuber has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman whom he had befriended through social media, police said here on Sunday. Based on the complaint of the victim,…
Gulmarg, a picturesque destination in Jammu and Kashmir, has become a hotspot for adventure seekers and nature lovers. Among its many attractions, the Gondola ride stands out as a unique…
Sanjay had to carry the lifeless body of his sister across railway tracks over an hour after stampede, as authorities grappled to bring the stampede situation under control at the…
Cameras equipped with AI technology and special bands to protect the neck are among the measures introduced by forest officials in Pune’s Junnar area which witnessed nine deaths due to…
Sanjay had to carry the lifeless body of his sister across railway tracks over an hour after stampede, as authorities grappled to bring the stampede situation under control at the…
Sanjay had to carry the lifeless body of his sister across railway tracks over an hour after stampede, as authorities grappled to bring the stampede situation under control at the…
A 65-year-old woman was on Saturday found to have been living with the corpses of three of her family members for at least two days in Odisha’s Dhenkanal district, a…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) in a statement said it has received positively the government’s imposition of President’s Rule in the violence-hit state, and the move will help pave the way…
After its resounding victories in assembly and Lok Sabha elections in Chhattisgarh, the BJP on Saturday won elections to a majority of civic bodies in the state, riding high on…
Delhi witnessed the second-hottest day of the season on Saturday as the maximum temperature was recorded at 28.6 degrees Celsius, four notches above normal, according to the India Meteorological Department…
The Mumbai police have registered a case against the New India Cooperative Bank’s General Manager and Head of Accounts along with his associates for allegedly embezzling Rs 122 crore of…
A 26-year-old man collapsed and died on a horse during his wedding procession in Madhya Pradesh’s Sheopur district, an official said on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday night and…
At 10:30 AM on Friday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna’s bench convened as usual to hear a series of cases. Among them was the high-profile ‘India’s Got Latent’…
The digital lost-and-found centres set up in the Maha Kumbh Mela here have helped reunite over 20,000 missing people with their loved ones, the Uttar Pradesh government said on Saturday.…
The Centre has ordered a probe into alleged irregularities in the renovation of the former official residence of ex-Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The investigation was ordered following the submission…
Swiggy Instamart saw a record-breaking sale of chocolates and roses on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The happy news was shared by co-founder Phani Kishan on X (formerly Twitter). Mr Kishan…
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asserted that with far-reaching advances in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, the future is going to be dramatic. She said the…
The CBI has conducted searches at 11 locations in Delhi and Haryana on alleged cyber criminals who were cheating people by impersonating as government officers resulting in seizure of Rs…
Ten devotees travelling to Maha Kumbh were killed after a car collided with a bus in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj. 19 people were injured in the accident in Meja area on…
They say everything is fair in love and war. And, it seems that this woman, from Gurugram, took the phrase literally on Valentine’s Day. The 24-year-old Ayushi Rawat ordered 100…
Social media major Meta on Saturday tagged India as one of its largest markets to be connected with the company’s world’s longest undersea cable “Project Waterworth” which is expected to…
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Saturday said not all disputes are suited for courtrooms and litigations, and asserted that mediation is the mode for redressal as it…
Social media users recently shared posts claiming the quick-commerce company Zepto has offered to deliver Skoda cars within 10 minutes following its partnership with Skoda India. However, the PTI Fact…
A 40-year-old drug addict murdered his mother following a heated argument over money in northeast Delhi’s Dayalpur area, police said on Saturday. Sonu has been arrested for killing his 65-year-old…
The Congress effected a major reshuffle of its office-bearers on Friday, appointing former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel as general secretary incharge of Punjab and party MP Syed Naseer Hussain…
CLAIM: Video shows slippers thrown at army men in Kumbh mela FACT CHECK: BOOM found that the viral video dates back at least to November 2024, and the incident is…
Noting that more than 3,00,000 strong Indian student community contributes over USD 8 billion annually to the US economy and has helped create a number of direct and indirect jobs,…
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Friday constituted a 31-member Select Committee of the lower house to examine the Income Tax Bill. To be headed by BJP’s Baijayant Panda, the…
A meeting between a Central team led by Union Minister Pralhad Joshi and farmers’ representatives to discuss their various demands, including a legal guarantee for MSP on crops, was held…
The Northern Railways will run Vande Bharat Special train no 02252/02251 on February 15, 16 and 17 between New Delhi and Varanasi (via Prayagraj) for the convenience of devotees intending…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Palam airport in Delhi on Friday after concluding his two-nation visit to France and the US. During his visit, PM Modi co-chaired AI summit…
Since President Donald Trump’s January 25 executive orders slashing US global aid commitments, the world of development assistance has been thrown into turmoil. It has become a matter of life…
Senior students who were seen in a viral video of a horrific ragging case in a Kerala college will face the strictest action, officials have said. The state government has…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against two operatives of Terror Outfi Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) in connection with the murder of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader…
Over 50 crore devotees have taken a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam till Friday evening during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, the Uttar Pradesh government said. The participation marks the…
The closing ceremony of the 38th National Games was held at the International Sports Stadium, Golapar, Haldwani, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Pushkar…
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday hit back at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation, calling her response a…
The regime change in India’s neighbour Bangladesh which many geopolitical analysts have attributed to the US’ deep state’s alleged work in the shadows grazed US President Donald Trump during his…
After a year of struggling with depression, addiction and personal setbacks, Abhinav Singh of Odisha’s Cuttack was on the mend. A healthy diet, daily morning walks with his father and…
Social media influencer Elvish Yadav has been summoned by the National Commission for Women for allegedly making racist remarks against Miss Arunachal and Bigg Boss contestant Chum Darang, officials said.…
Following the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, BJP MP Sambit Patra on Friday reiterated the state’s territorial integrity would remain intact and vowed his party’s commitment to restoring peace…
Devika Rotawan, a survivor of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and a key witness who identified Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab, expressed happiness over the impending extradition of Tahawwur Rana from…
The Union home ministry has requested the president for grant of sanction to prosecute AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain in a money-laundering case being investigated by the…
An Indian grandmother asked ChatGPT about her grandson’s marriage plans and received a heart-warming answer. Bengaluru-based Shashank Jacob captured his grandmother’s first interaction with ChatGPT Voice and shared the video…
During his address at the AI Action Summit, which was held in Paris on February 10-11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a peculiar flaw in artificial intelligence (AI). Co-chairing the…
Three people died and over 30 others were injured after two elephants caused havoc, a wall collapse, and a stampede at the Manakulangara Temple in Kerala’s Kozhikode on Thursday. The…
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed severe restrictions on Mumbai’s New India Co-operative Bank due to detected irregularities. Now the customers of this are unable to withdraw funds, and…
Actor-politician Vijay has got a ‘Y’ scale security cover, which generally comprises an 8-person entourage. According to reports, the security cover for Mr Vijay, who launched his political party –…
Immediately after their hour-long meeting where US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed the entire gamut of India-US bilateral ties, the two leaders held a joint press…
The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) restrictions on New India Co-operative Bank, located in Bandra, Mumbai, have triggered panic among customers, who are now unable to access their deposits. People…
Following the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri provided a detailed overview of the key initiatives launched during the visit and…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday cleared the extradition of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India, shortly after his bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.…
Eating home-cooked food, and reducing intake of sugary items and drinks can help boost energy and cut down stress during exams, said experts during the fourth episode of Pariksha Pe…
Shortly after announcing sweeping reciprocal tariffs which will impact all nations which impose tariffs on US goods, Donald Trump spoke about how India is “right at the top of the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met today for the first time since Trump returned to the White House for a second term. PM Modi is one…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday led the nation in paying tributes to the CRPF personnel who lost their lives in a terror attack on their convoy in Jammu and…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday gifted a signed copy of his book ‘Our Journey Together’ to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when the two leaders met at the White House.…
Five men who were seen in a viral video playing football while carrying assault rifles in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district have been arrested. While the police arrested them on Wednesday, the…
Three Class XI students from a government school in Tamil Nadu‘s Salem district have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a girl from a junior class. The sexual assault reportedly…
The talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump in Washington were marked by the US president’s generous praise of the Indian leader and his consideration of India’s stance…
Former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Yadav, an estranged brother-in-law of Lalu Prasad, alleged on Thursday that the RJD president had links with gangs involved in kidnappings for ransom while the…
Outgoing Delhi chief minister Atishi on Thursday said within three days of AAP losing its hold in the national capital, the city has been facing power cuts, with BJP rubbishing…
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has been conferred Honorary Knighthood by the United Kingdom for his services to the UK-India business relations, the group said on Friday. He has been…
A man, fearing he will be asked to leave his Delhi home as he had married against the wishes of his family, has been arrested for planning and executing the…
The Waqf Amendment Bill has sparked intense opposition from the All India Shia Personal Law Board, with General Secretary Maulana Yasoob Abbas vehemently criticising the proposed legislation on Thursday. Mr…
Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, said he had a “great meeting” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Blaire House, and it was a “pleasure and honour” to…
Three elderly persons died amidst a stampede caused as a result of two elephants getting agitated following the bursting of crackers during a festival at the Manakulangara Temple near Koyilandy…
N Biren Singh, who resigned as Chief Minister of violence-hit Manipur days before President’s Rule with the assembly under animated suspension was imposed, in a long post on X today…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “fruitful meeting” with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and they discussed defence, technology and security areas, which are important aspects of…
Donald Trump‘s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ Truth Social post early Thursday (6.46am EST, 5.16pm IST) – hours before he meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C. – has reconfirmed, if confirmation…
A 36-year-old Indian cyclist died after being run over by a vehicle in Chile during his pursuit to break the world record for the fastest 10,000 km journey across South…
Think Tank BlueKraft Digital Foundation’s CEO, Akhilesh Mishra, said “The Modi government has fundamentally redefined Aatmnirbharta in defence acquisition,” and added, “Defence deals under Congress were a saga of scandal”.…
India has broadened the scope of the Gaganyaan mission and plans to carry out two crewed space flights by 2028, Parliament was informed on Thursday. According to the enhanced scope,…
Amid buzz around Artificial Intelligence and its profound impact on society, Google’s global head of government affairs and public policy, Karan Bhatia on Thursday said conditions are ripe for India…
A day after five students of a nursing college in Kerala’s Kottayam were arrested for allegedly ragging juniors, a chilling video that captures the brutal acts has emerged. The disturbing…
The BJP, coming to power in Delhi after 26 years, is ready to turn the oath ceremony of its new Chief Minister into an event of unprecedented pomp and grandeur.…
A court in Maharashtra’s Beed has issued summons to state minister Dhananjay Munde in connection with a complaint filed by his first wife, who accused him of not disclosing information…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Thursday appointed Harshwardhan Sapkal as the new chief of the party’s Maharashtra unit with immediate effect, replacing Nana Patole. The Congress chief also approved the appointment…
The Trump administration wants to bring down the US trade deficit with India and hopes to have a fair bilateral trade deal with New Delhi in place in 2025, Trump…
A former MLA and one more person were killed after a pickup vehicle hit their two-wheeler in Akola city of Maharashtra on Thursday, police said. The former legislator, Tukaram Bidkar…
The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s Managing Director M Maheshwar Rao on Thursday said there is scope for calibration of recently hiked fares. He said this after the BMRCL came…
A doctor from Odisha has gone to court, alleging his Padma award has been collected by a journalist, who had no claim to it. The name Shri Antaryami Mishra appeared…
The Centre has provided a Z-category armed protection cover to Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in view of potential security threats to him, official sources said on Thursday. The Union…
A notice was issued to BRS MLC Pochampally Srinivas Reddy on Thursday by the police in connection with a case after sleuths busted a cockfight allegedly organised at his farmhouse…
The Supreme Court has granted bail to former Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam Khan, who had challenged an order of the Allahabad High Court denying…
The Manipur Police launched extensive raids in various places of Imphal East and Imphal West districts in connection with the selling of activated SIM cards on fake documents, suspected to…
Union Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut have traded barbs over the Mahadji Shinde Rashtriya Gaurav award to Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena…
Two Brazilian women have been arrested for smuggling cocaine worth Rs 25.91 crore in separate cases at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi, the customs department said on…
The Mohalla clinics set up by Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party, which it considered a huge success, will receive a makeover under the new BJP government. But alongside that, the…
Assam Rifles and the Indian Army caught two cadres of the People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive) and four active cadres of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group)…
In a sign that the row over YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia’s remarks could have consequences for the regulation of content in India, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Technology is considering…
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted anticipatory bail to veteran Telugu actor and former MP Manchu Mohan Babu in the case for assaulting a TV journalist. Earlier, the Supreme Court…
The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued a notice to AAP legislator Amanatullah Khan in connection with the Delhi Waqf Board money laundering case. A bench of Justice Vikash Mahajan…
Shiv Sena (UBT) received yet another blow after a three-term legislator Rajan Salvi, who lost the 2024 Assembly elections from the Ratapur constituency in Konkan region, on Thursday joined the…
Two motorcycle-borne men allegedly kidnapped a six-year-old son of a businessman after throwing chilli powder into the eyes of the child’s mother as they waited for his school bus in…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, and discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism…