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The Supreme Court has paused a Delhi High Court order asking the Delhi government to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to implement the Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) scheme.…
A photo of a man was recently shared on social media with some users claiming that he was Nishant Agarwal, an alumnus of IIT Ropar and aerospace engineer at Brahmos,…
An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Odisha allegedly hanged himself in his hostel room here, police said on Friday. Officials said that no suicide note was recovered from the room. The…
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal has demanded a 50 per cent rebate for students in Delhi Metro fares, the party said on Friday,…
Hours after actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed at his Mumbai home during an alleged burglary attempt, the suspect was seen near the Bandra railway station later that morning, said…
A video was recently shared on social media with users claiming that it showed Microsoft co-founder and former CEO Bill Gates visiting the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. In its…
Be it the icy war fields of Galwan, Kargil and Siachen or the battles fought in the hot expanse of the Thar desert – tourists can now experience the war…
After shooting the guard of an ATM cash vehicle in Karnataka’s Bidar on Thursday afternoon and escaping with Rs 93 lakh in cash, two robbers opened fire at another person…
Saif Ali Khan sustained serious injuries after he was stabbed six times by an intruder at his residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area in the early hours of Thursday. The incident…
In what was an unusual sight at the Jodhpur Airport, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were seen encouraging passengers to stretch and flex their muscles before boarding their…
The US-India partnership is critical for addressing global challenges, particularly in public health and pharmaceutical innovation, a top Indian-American White House official has said. Dr Rahul Gupta, Director of the…
India’s manufacturing industry is bearing the brunt of a fallout between the United States and China over threats of a trade and tariff war by the incoming Trump administration, and…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that the government’s decision to constitute the eighth pay commission will boost consumption and improve the quality of life. We are all proud…
A thick blanket of fog continued to blanket Delhi on Friday, reducing visibility and delaying more than 100 flights and over 20 train operations. Officials said that at least 130…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the families of patients camped outside All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) on Thursday night, lamenting the Centre and Delhi government’s insensitivity as they…
A Kolkata-based passenger recently took to social media to express his disappointment with IndiGo airline’s handling of a delayed flight. Sharing a video on LinkedIn of a heated exchange with…
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials questioned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president and former Telangana minister K.T. Rama Rao for about seven hours on Thursday in connection with the Formula-E…
Some workers were suspected to have been trapped under the debris after a coal hopper, a big iron structure, collapsed inside a cement factory at Rajgangpur in Odisha’s Sundargarh district…
The World Bank projects India’s economy to grow by 6.7 per cent in the next fiscal year starting in April, slightly higher than in the current fiscal year, and continuing…
The BJP’s Uttar Pradesh unit leaders distributed copies of the Constitution among the sanitation workers at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Thursday. They said the religious congregation at…
Senior lawyer Mahesh Jethmalani has punctured US short seller Hindenburg Research’s chief Nate Anderson over his announcement that he would wind up the firm. Mr Anderson said the work took…
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Thursday that it has issued show-cause notices to 29 schools in Delhi and five other states for alleged violations related to…
A woman engineering student was allegedly sexually assaulted at a private hostel here by a driver employed by the building’s owner, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on Wednesday…
NDTV has accessed the first photo and footage of the man who is suspected to have entered the house of Saif Ali Khan in Bandra and stabbed him six times,…
The leader of a Myanmar-based militant group was among five people who were arrested by the Mizoram Police in what they said was one of the largest arms bust in…
The authorities have removed curbs due to pollution in Delhi and nearby cities, after light rain improved air quality in the region. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in…
Kutch Copper Ltd, part of Adani Group, has joined the International Copper Association (ICA) as its newest member. Headquartered in Washington DC, ICA is a not-for-profit trade association representing half…
The Assam government on Thursday announced a judicial enquiry and a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Umrangso coal mine incident, in which nine workers were trapped with…
The Goa bench of Bombay High Court on Thursday upheld assembly speaker Ramesh Tawadkar’s decision to not disqualify the eight Congress MLAs who joined the ruling BJP in the coastal…
The Assam government on Thursday announced a judicial enquiry and a police Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the Umrangso coal mine incident, in which nine workers were trapped with…
Europe had experienced a great deal of heat from Donald Trump during his first term as president. He had cast doubt on the continuing relevance of NATO, viewed it as…
Speaking out on the attack on actor Saif Ali Khan after his government faced flak from opposition leaders and some people from the film fraternity, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis…
As Saif Ali Khan recovers from a shock knife attack by an intruder last night, police are piecing together the sequence of events at the 54-year-old’s Bandra home before he…
The Congress on Thursday filed an intervention petition in the Supreme Court, which last month began hearing petitions challenging certain provisions of the Places of Worship Act passed in 1991.…
In a shocking incident, a gang of robbers shot dead a guard, seriously injured another, and looted an ATM cash vehicle in broad daylight in Karnataka’s Bidar city on Thursday.…
Fifteen people, mostly children, have died in a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district during last 40 days due to a mysterious illness. Meanwhile, one child is hospitalised in…
On January 20, 1981, on the day Ronald Reagan took over as the new US president, Iran freed 52 American hostages it had been holding for over a year. That…
The announcement by US short seller Hindenburg Research, which targeted the Adani Group, that it will shut down has raised questions over the harm it did to investors in India.…
Union Budget 2025: The Union Budget is a crucial document that gives an insight into the government’s financial plans for the upcoming fiscal year. This year, the Union Budget, which…
In a major decision, the government on Thursday decided to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise salaries of central government employees and allowances of pensioners. The decision to…
Prayagraj. A name that echoes through the pages of history. Growing up, I’d heard countless tales about the grandeur of the Maha Kumbh, but I never thought I’d find myself…
Senior lawyer Mukul Rohatgi today described US short seller Hindenburg Research as a “dubious organisation”, after the short seller that attacked the Adani Group announced it would shut down. Hindenburg…
The BJP on Thursday named nine more candidates for the elections to the 70-member Delhi assembly, fielding Shikha Rai and Anil Vashishth against from Greater Kailash and Babarpur, respectively. While…
Google will buy carbon credits from an Indian initiative that turns large amounts of agricultural waste into biochar – a form of charcoal that removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere…
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee‘s comment Thursday about RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat‘s statement – that the consecration of the Ram Temple in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya last year marks “the true…
Adani group stocks rallied on Thursday after Hindenburg Research, which made international waves with campaigns targeting billionaire Gautam Adani that wiped billions from market value of his group companies, founder…
In a strongly-worded response to the shock attack on Saif Ali Khan, actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt has questioned the “lawlessness” in Mumbai and said she “never felt so unsafe…
Sandeep Dikshit, Congress candidate for the New Delhi Assembly constituency, expressed confidence in securing a victory in the upcoming elections as he is filing nomination on Thursday. Reflecting on his…
Google is celebrating the ongoing Maha Kumbh with a rose petal animation on its search screen. If one looks up ‘Kumbh’, ‘Maha Kumbh’, ‘Kumbh Mela’, ‘Mahakumbh’ or any similar iterations…
Sniffer dogs have been deployed and security has been increased outside the building in which actor Saif Ali Khan stays with his family after a knife attack left the actor…
Congress MP from Mumbai North Central, Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday targeted the Maharashtra government after Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan sustained minor injuries following a fight with an intruder who…
As the Maha Kumbh begins in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, the crowd at the holy Sangam keeps attracting eyeballs as seers and saints, with unique names, showcase their talents. Starting from…
Police on Wednesday arrested a 49-year-old man from Maharashtra’s Palghar district for allegedly murdering his driver, an official said. The body of the 42-year-old victim, Prabhukumar Lotan Jha, was found…
In a significant move, the US on Wednesday removed restrictions on three Indian nuclear entities, over a week after NSA Jake Sullivan announced that Washington was finalising steps to “remove”…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday emphasised the need for the Armed Forces to transform into a modern warfare machine, citing the increasing use of unconventional methods in today’s warfare…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the construction and availability of separate toilet facilities for males, females, people with disabilities, and transgender persons in all court premises and tribunals across…
With the Union Budget 2025 only a couple of weeks away, startups in the country are once again looking towards the Modi 3.0 administration to streamline policies to propel the…
Leading airline IndiGo on Wednesday said the customs department has imposed a fine of little over Rs 25 lakh on the company in relation to duty on jet fuel. The…
Customs officials have seized 257 grams of gold, concealed inside a screwdriver carried in the luggage of a woman passenger at the international airport here, according to an official statement…
A person from Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh district was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly threatening Bihar Labour Resources Minister Santosh Kumar Singh in the name of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and demanded…
In line with the government’s vision to transform this year’s Maha Kumbh into a “Digital Kumbh”, a virtual reality (VR) zone was set up at a camp in the Mela…
Dense fog engulfed parts of the national capital on Wednesday, marking the season’s first intense fog spell lasting three hours, which disrupted the schedules of over 100 flights and 26…
The CBI has booked a former deputy secretary in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and six former Prasar Bharati officials in connection with a corruption case referred to it…
Former minister and BJP leader Smriti Irani, who has rolled out a skilling programme for widows in the country, has said that her focus is on equipping women with employability…
The government is contemplating introducing monthly and yearly passes in lieu of toll collection for private vehicles on National Highways as they account for only 26 per cent of total…
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Wednesday expressed concerns over religious conversions through allurements, terming it antithetical to constitutional essence and spirit and stressed the need to rebuff, resist and neutralise…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deliberated over making hologram-based colour-coded stickers for vehicles mandatory across the country and stressed on the effective implementation of the pollution under control (PUC) certificate…
Ahead of the Delhi assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday released a list of star campaigners who will be participating in the poll campaign. All the party’s top…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for several development projects worth approximately Rs 241 crore in Mansa, Gujarat, according…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday restrained the Election Commission of India from declaring the Bihar legislative council by-election result for the seat previously held by expelled RJD leader Sunil Kumar…
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness or ISKCON, which has been providing 10,000 meals every day for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, told NDTV that the partnership with the Adani…
With just weeks to go for the Delhi assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday changed its candidates for Hari Nagar and Narela constituencies. The party replaced the outgoing…
Electric poles have become an essential tool in reuniting lost individuals with their families and guiding pilgrims at the Maha Kumbh Mela here due to an innovative use of QR…
The Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF) has announced the longlisted titles for its prestigious annual KLF Book Awards, highlighting the best in contemporary literature across multiple genres. With a focus on…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asserted India’s spiritual culture is deeply rooted in the spirit of service and his government has been working selflessly for people’s welfare for more…
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi, on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day on Wednesday, paid floral tributes to a portrait of the saint-poet in saffron prompting Congress leader K Selvaperunthagai to…
Observing that the matter is too old, the Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed against former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati for building her life-size statues and…
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday ticked off prominent businessman Boby Chemmanur for delaying to come out of jail after getting bail a day ago in a sexual harassment case…
Two electricity department employees in Uttarakhand’s Laksar were beaten up by a group of individuals while attempting to disconnect connections due to unpaid bills. A video of the assault, showing…
A drunk government official ran his car over three minor girls in the Kotabagh block of Uttarakhand’s Nainital district, killing one and leaving two others injured, police said on Wednesday.…
The Election Commission of India has filed a case against Parvesh Verma, a former MP and BJP candidate for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, for violating the Model Code of…
Spiritual leader Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev on Wednesday said that the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj is the ‘greatest event on the planet’ and that he will be attending his third…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new International Society for Krishna Consciousness’ (ISKCON) temple at Khargar area of Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra on Wednesday. PM Modi expressed his gratitude in getting…
The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday arrested Chhattisgarh Congress MLA and former excise minister Kawasi Lakhma in connection with an alleged liquor scam, officials said. Slamming the move, Kawasi Lakhma said…
Three labourers, trapped under the debris after a well collapsed in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhindwara district, have died, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Wednesday. The under-construction well caved in at…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked whether the money from the state exchequer should be used for creating housing, health and educational facilities for the poor or laying cycle tracks…
Amid intelligence reports that a pro-Khalistan group is plotting an attack against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi chief minister said on Wednesday that “God will save him” and…
The Punjab government’s submission on farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal’s health condition irked the Supreme Court today, which asked how his health parameters could be “improving” after 49 days of…
Asserting that the INDIA bloc is intact, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday said he is supporting the Aam Aadmi Party over the Congress in Delhi because it is…
A Delhi court on Wednesday denied bail to AAP MLA Naresh Balyan in a case under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). “Application dismissed,” held special judge…
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s response to a petition seeking urgent implementation of a caller name display service to tackle the rise in cybercrime and spam calls. Hearing…
A man, believed by his family to be dead and taken to a hospital for further procedures, made a miraculous recovery just minutes before being transferred to the mortuary in…
Her wedding was four days away. But her father shot her dead because she wanted to marry someone else. This shocking murder took place in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior where a…
Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday expressed disagreement with Larsen & Toubro Chairman S N Subrahmanyan’s suggestion of a 90-hour work week and recalled that former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru…
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Centre and the poll panel on Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh’s plea against the recent amendments, including no public access to…
In the crowded, narrow lanes lined with makeshift homes near Delhi’s resettlement colony — Majnu-ka-tilla, a sense of pride and “indebtedness” pervades as a group of Pakistani Hindu refugees prepare…
The Kerala government has decided to declare as ‘dead’ the people who went missing in the devastating landslide in Wayanad last year which will help provide compensation to their families.…
The Kumbh Mela draws millions of devotees to the banks of India’s sacred rivers. While the event is synonymous with spirituality, tradition, and community, its various iterations – Ardh Kumbh,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is becoming a major maritime power and is being recognised as a reliable and responsible partner in the world. Speaking after the…
In a chain of events demonstrating why India is not for beginners, a fuel pump attendant’s insistence on following the ‘no helmet, no petrol’ rule led to consequences he would…