Category: India

An 18-year-old woman was allegedly gang-raped by her brother-in-law and two others in Nashik city of Maharashtra on the pretext of arranging a guarantor to secure bail for her jailed…

Many state-run universities in Tamil Nadu are starved of funds and are in a dire financial crisis and unable to pay salaries to teachers, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi…

In a record-breaking operation, approximately 80,000 kilograms of narcotics seized over the past year from seven districts of Madhya Pradesh were destroyed in a cement factory in Neemuch district. The…

The CRPF has been awarded the highest number of police gallantry medals, 21, among all central and state police forces including two defence ministry issued Shaurya Chakras on the eve…

Four years ago, liquor made from Mahua flowers in Madhya Pradesh was granted the prestigious status of “heritage liquor”. Then Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan had envisioned it as a…

The Madhya Pradesh government plans to take a new loan of Rs 25,000 crore before the current financial year ends on March 31, 2025. This includes an immediate loan of…

In another case of alleged sexual abuse involving a minor girl in Pathanamthitta district, the police arrested four individuals on Saturday. The Adoor police have registered nine cases based on…

The Delhi Police has arrested a man for allegedly painting a graffito at Mandi House Metro Station, an official said on Saturday. Rajiv Kumar Singh, a fine arts student, was…

The Tamil Nadu government has announced its decision to boycott the Republic Day tea party to be hosted by Governor R.N. Ravi at the Raj Bhavan on January 26. This…

Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board chairman Ram Prasath Manohar said on Saturday that areas like South-East Bengaluru, Whitefield, and the outer city limits, which are most dependent on groundwater,…

The Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday rejected the third and final part of the BJP manifesto ‘Sankalp Patra’ as a “Jumla Patra”, claiming the saffron party has copied AAP’s schemes…

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday approved gallantry awards to 93 armed forces personnel, including two Kirti Chakras and 14 Shaurya Chakras on the eve of Republic Day. The Kirti Chakras…

Gujarat Police has implemented stringent security measures for the Coldplay concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium, scheduled for January 25 and 26 in Ahmedabad. With lakhs of fans expected to…

A female passenger was killed in an accident on Saturday on the Gundlupet to Mysuru route, confirmed Karnataka Police. According to a statement from the Chamarajanagar Police, the passenger was…

Nine people were arrested in connection with an alleged illegal kidney transplantation racket at a private hospital, the police said on Saturday. The case was registered on January 21 following…

A 15-year-old boy was detained for allegedly murdering the child of the woman he was in love with in Gujarat’s Valsad district, a police official said on Saturday. The teen…

Uttarakhand Chief Minister’s secretary Shailesh Bagoli said that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will be implemented in Uttarakhand on January 27, a day before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in…

Mumbai attacks convict Tahawwur Hussain Rana has exhausted his legal options to evade extradition to India. This clears the obstacles to bring him back to face the charges for what…

An associate of Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar gang has been arrested in connection with the firing incident in Dera Bassi in Punjab, police said on Saturday. The accused has…

In a move that will bring relief to millions of mobile users, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has clarified its existing guidelines on the deactivation of prepaid SIM…

Voters should have the resolve to rise above narrowmindedness, discrimination and inducements while exercising their franchise, besides having faith in democracy, President Droupadi Murmu said on Saturday. Enlightened voters make…

CEC Rajiv Kumar on Saturday requested political parties to avoid “disruptive campaigning” and “fake narratives”, saying it might cause disillusionment among youngsters regarding the electoral process. He was addressing the…

Ahead of Republic Day, the Border Security Force (BSF) claims to have busted a major smuggling racket along the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in West Bengal’s Nadia district. In a joint…

YSRCP leader V Vijayasai Reddy on Saturday resigned as a member of Rajya Sabha and announced he was quitting politics due to “personal reasons”, the fourth party MP to short-terminate…

A local Trinamool Congress leader was shot at from close range in broad daylight on Saturday afternoon at Nodakhali in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district and his health condition…

A Delhi court has directed the ED to suspend a lookout circular (LOC) against the erstwhile promoter of Kwality Ltd., Siddhant Gupta in a money laundering case, saying travelling abroad…

Seven of the 15 Jammu and Kashmir Police officers, including former Kashmir Zone inspector general of police Vijay Kumar, awarded gallantry medals on the eve of Republic Day, played a…

Gautam Buddh Nagar Traffic Police has issued an advisory restricting the movement of goods vehicles, including heavy, medium and light vehicles, in view of Republic Day. The advisory will be…

The Congress hit out at the Election Commission on Saturday, saying the “self-congratulation” on National Voters’ Day would not obscure the fact that the poll panel as it has been…

The Mahakumbh-2025 in Prayagraj has seen an unprecedented influx of devotees, with a massive 10.80 crore plus taking the sacred plunge at the revered Ganga-Yamuna-Saraswati confluence, as of Friday. Despite…

Three in every four animal bites are due to dogs, with over 5,700 deaths in humans estimated to occur each year due to rabies in India, according to a study…

YSRCP leader V Vijaysai Reddy on Saturday resigned as a member of the Rajya Sabha citing personal reasons. He met Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and submitted his resignation. Vijaysai Reddy…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks on Saturday at Hyderabad House in the capital on Saturday, marking a significant step in reinforcing the ties…

The US Supreme Court has cleared Mumbai attack convict Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India, dismissing his review petition against the move. India is seeking the extradition of Rana, a Canadian…

Two French tourists cycling from Delhi to Kathmandu got lost and reached near Churaili Dam here, police said on Friday. The two were spotted by some villagers cycling at night…

India is gearing up to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26, when the iconic Republic Day parade, featuring tableaux from different states and contingents of the Indian…

Mumbai Police has collected blood samples of actor Saif Ali Khan and the clothes he was wearing on January 16 in connection with the case related to the knife attack…

The ongoing Mahakumbh event here is a congregation like no other, drawing millions of devotees and pilgrims from across the world. Among the sea of visitors, various ‘babas’ stand out,…

Four people were killed and two injured when a car collided with a truck in this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Saturday. Superintendent of Police Rajesh S told PTI…

Although live-in relationships have no social sanction, the youths’ attraction to it demands there must be devised some framework or solution to save “moral values” of the society, the Allahabad…

The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed a writ petition seeking direction to the state authorities to permit the mounting of loudspeakers on a Masjid. The court observed that the…

It’s always interesting to watch wild animals in their natural habitat, and there’s nothing more exciting than spotting a rare creature. Indian Forest Service officer Parveen Kaswan treated people on…

Containment zone and section 144 was imposed in the Badhal village of Rajouri district on Saturday due to the outbreak of an unidentified illness that has claimed 17 lives. District…

A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader from Haryana’s Ambala was shot dead by armed assailants in Naraingarh, police said on Saturday. Police said that BSP leader Harbilas Singh Rajjumajra was…

An indigenously-developed system to identify and block international spoofed calls that display Indian mobile numbers has significantly brought down such calls to about 4 lakh per day, the government has…

A video of former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal speaking at an event has been shared by the Bharatiya Janata Party’s BJP Delhi unit on their official X handle. The caption…

A collection of four pictures, allegedly showing former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in provocative attire, has gone viral on social media, claiming to be real images. Users have mentioned the…

In anticipation of the Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has issued a comprehensive traffic advisory to inform commuters about various road restrictions and diversions that will be in place…

Actor Saif Ali Khan was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital after being attacked with a knife by an intruder at his home. The Mumbai Police apprehended the attacker in Thane…

A criminal wanted for the murder of a family of five in the area of Lisari Gate police station in Meerut was killed by Police during an encounter, officials said…

A man was burnt alive by his brother and sister-in-law over a land dispute in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Thursday. They first tied him to an electric pole and brutally beat…

Taking serious note of the rising incidents of stray dog attacks on children, the Punjab State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has directed the Local Government and Rural Development…

After enthralling her fans, film lovers and audience in various roles and characters she played, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life…

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each for the families of those killed in the blast at the ordnance factory in Bhandara…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday urged Japan’s leading universities to explore academic collaboration with the state’s varsities, particularly through joint degree courses and student exchange programmes in…

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation as a co-chair at the upcoming AI Summit in France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron.…

In a move to facilitate early access for Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Metro will kickstart its services at 3:00 a.m. on January 26. This will help people travel smoothly to…

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday sought to downplay his closed-door meeting with estranged nephew and Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar in Pune, and asserted no issue…

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said that India would continue buying crude oil from Russia if it is available at a discount emphasising that the government is “committed”…

Two men were arrested and a minor was sent to a juvenile home on Friday for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in Kandivali East in Mumbai on January 6, a…

An argument between a wife and her husband took a gory turn in a village here on Friday, with the husband allegedly biting his wife’s lips, following which she started…

In a significant move that could pave the way for a complete ban on alcohol in Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has hinted at the possibility of a state-wide…

An autorickshaw driver has been arrested for allegedly raping and assaulting a 20-year-old woman on a beach in neighbouring Palghar district, police said on Friday. The woman was spotted in…

Pakistan’s former cricketer Danish Kaneria Friday lavished praise on Indian industrialist Gautam Adani for “dedicating his wealth to serving “Sanatan Dharma”. Earlier this week, Gautam Adani, the Chairman of the…

For the two main political parties in Delhi, the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the primary challenger, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the upcoming electoral battle for the 70-seat…

Opposition members of the parliamentary panel on the Waqf Amendment Bill who were suspended for a day today amid continuous protests and accusations against Chairman Jagdambika Pal of steam-rolling through…

Imagine watching a supercar roar past you, its engine growling like thunder. That’s what people in Udaipur experienced as global supercar brand McLaren organised a celebration drive to mark the…

India is gearing up for a milestone rocket launch. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is ready to launch its one-hundredth big rocket from India’s only rocket port at Sriharikota…

The father of the Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan will soon approach that country’s foreign ministry and the Indian High Commission for his son’s release, claiming…

Seasoned diplomat Jitender Pal Singh was on Friday appointed as India’s new ambassador to Israel, a posting seen as important in view of the current situation in the Middle-east. Mr…

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Friday said her father and veteran politician Sharad Pawar has upset many people by refusing to retire from active politics. Speaking…

Patanjali Foods Ltd has recalled 4 tonnes of red chilli powder from markets following the direction from food regulator FSSAI. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) asked…

In a fresh trouble for jailed journalist Mahesh Langa, the Gujarat police have registered a case against him for allegedly extorting Rs 40 lakh from a real estate agent by…

An Indian fisherman, who was languishing in the Karachi jail even after completion of his sentence, has died, official sources said on Friday. The fisherman identified as Babu died Thursday,…

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Friday approved a pilot study on cannabis cultivation to evaluate and recommend the future roadmap for the product’s industrial and medicinal use. The pilot study…

The CBI has conducted search operations across seven locations after registering a case of Rs 350 crore crypto ponzi scam against seven persons, officials said Friday. The accused persons were…

YSRCP Rajya Sabha member V Vijayasai Reddy on Friday said he will be resigning from his parliament membership on January 25. In a post on ‘X’, he said he is…

Gold prices extended the rally for the eighth consecutive session and climbed Rs 200 to breach the psychological level of Rs 83,000 per 10 grams for the first time in…

Sonu Parihar and Rajabeti got married in 2018 and wanted a child right away, so when Rajabeti finally got pregnant last year, the couple was overjoyed. Rajabeti went into labour…

A massive blast ripped through an ordnance factory near Nagpur this morning, killing eight workers and injuring seven others. The blast occurred in the Bhandara district of Maharashtra. Union Minister…

The Delhi High Court has declined to direct the calling of a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly to discuss the reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG)…

Indian ride-hailing firm Ola Consumer on Friday said it does not set fares based on a user’s phone model, a day after global rival Uber denied allegations of differential pricing…

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets dairy products under the Amul brand, has reduced milk prices by Rs 1 per litre across India. However, the reduction in prices…

A 45-year-old tribal woman, aunt of Indian cricketer Minnu Mani, was mauled to death by a tiger on Friday in Mananthavady of Kerala’s Wayanad district. The tiger attack victim was…

Actor Joseph Vijay’s Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) has from the outset positioned itself as an anti-DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) force, open to alliances with other political parties, including the principal…

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani on Friday said it is an “auspicious” opportunity for his business conglomerate to serve lakhs of devotees at the Maha Kumbh Mela, the world’s largest…

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day on Sunday (January 26). The iconic Republic Day Parade, featuring contingents from the Indian armed forces and the vibrant tableaux from different states…

India is all set to celebrate its 76th Republic Day on Sunday, January 26. It commemorates the day the Indian Constitution came into effect in 1950. Since then, the nation…

The Supreme Court on Friday issues notice to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda, and five others in the Renukaswamy murder case and agreed to examine the Karnataka government’s challenge.…

An Indian scammer got the taste of his own medicine after he encountered a tech-savvy man who hacked his laptop and accessed his personal information. The hacker also threatened to…

Attributing the fall in Indian rupee solely to the US dollar getting stronger, former Reserve Bank governor Raghuram Rajan has said any intervention by the RBI on this can end…

Dettol Banega Swasth India has reached Davos 2025, taking the message of healthy and hygiene at the global stage. This is a movement towards achieving the vision of making health…

The CBI on Friday filed an appeal before the Calcutta High Court, seeking death penalty for RG Kar hospital rape-murder case convict Sanjay Roy. A division bench, presided by Justice…

India will celebrate its 76th Republic Day this year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution in 1950. Preparations are in full swing for grand parades, cultural exhibits, and vibrant…

Shariful Islam, the Bangladeshi man accused of stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan during a failed burglary attempt at his Bandra home last week, will remain in police custody till January…

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to cancel the bail granted to Kannada actors Darshan Thoogudeepa, Pavithra Gowda, and five others in the Renukaswamy murder case but agreed to examine…

Actor Saif Ali Khan, who suffered stab injuries after an intruder entered his Mumbai home on January 16, recorded his statement with the Bandra police on Thursday. Recalling the incident,…

In a disturbing incident, a woman in the Lalsinghmura area of Bishalgarh in Tripura’s Sepahijala district was allegedly assaulted and had her head partially shaved by a group of other…

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 on the Richter Scale jolted the Uttarkashi area of Uttarakhand on Friday morning, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday attended the annual general body meeting of Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI) for the first time since the NCP split in 2023 but…