Category: India

On January 1, 2025, the Maldives finally implemented its free trade agreement (FTA) with China after it came into being seven years ago. The opposition then was very critical of…

With air quality worsening again, stricter pollution curbs under GRAP 3 were reimposed in Delhi and surrounding areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM), the Centre’s pollution watchdog, said…

A six-year-old girl was allegedly raped and strangled to death by her neighbour in his room at a village here, police said on Friday. The incident took place at a…

India’s rural poverty ratio has registered a dramatic decline to 4.86 per cent in the financial year 2023-24 from 25.7 per cent in 2011-12 while urban poverty has fallen to…

The henchman of infamous gangster Chhota Rajan, wanted for murder, kidnapping, and illegal possession of weapons, has been arrested by the Mumbai Police, officials said. The accused had been on…

Telangana’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has summoned Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President and former minister KT Rama Rao in the Formula-E race case. It issued notice to KT Rama Rao…

A Kuki organisation has extended a shutdown in all areas in Manipur where the Kuki tribes are settled, days after protesters tried to stop central security forces from dismantling bunkers…

India has received the request for extradition of ousted former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from Dhaka, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed on Friday. “We had confirmed that we…

Amid the heightened tension along the International Border due to the ongoing situation in the neighbouring country, the Border Security Force (BSF) arranged for a woman from Bangladesh to catch…

The Supreme Court today issued a notice to Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh along with four others, in connection with the 2002 murder case of Ranjit Singh,…

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said that his only submission to Blinkit’s ambulance service is that the quick commerce company has to make sure that they meet the law…

Delhi’s environment minister Gopal Rai will contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Babarpur constituency in North Shahdara. A two-time winner from Babarpur, Mr Rai secured victory in 2020 against…

Two men set themselves ablaze in Madhya Pradesh’s Pithampur on Friday during a protest against the disposal of hazardous waste from Bhopal’s Union Carbide factory. The men suffered burn injuries…

Controversies have surfaced over the decision of the CPI(M) to invite a popular Bangladeshi singer to perform at a cultural event of the party organised by Jyoti Basu Centre for…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually laid the foundation stones for two new Delhi University campuses and a college named after BJP ideologue Veer Savarkar. The project, with an…

A Scottish hiker was detained at the Delhi airport on Thursday for carrying a GPS device, which are banned in India. Heather was headed to Rishikesh when the security at…

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday lamented that reference to Sanatan and Hindu in India evokes baffling reaction from “misguided” people. He also said that people who react to these…

Hari Babu Kambhampati was sworn in as the 27th governor of Odisha during a function at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday. Orissa High Court Chief Justice Chakradhari Sharan Singh…

Former union home secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla took oath as the 19th governor of Manipur during a function at the Raj Bhavan here on Friday. Mr Bhalla was administered the…

The Supreme Court has said that the right to property is a constitutional right and an individual cannot be deprived of his property without him being paid adequate compensation in…

In a land synonymous with lush greenery, enchanting valleys and meandering rivers, the tribals of Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada have to choose between leaving in search of a livelihood or staying back…

US First Lady and wife of President Joe Biden, Jill Biden, received gifts worth thousands of dollars in 2023, including a diamond worth $20,000 (Rs 17.15 lakh) from Prime Minister…

Dense fog engulfed Delhi as cold waves gripped the national capital on Friday morning. According to the India Meteorological Department, Delhi recorded 9.6 degrees Celsius at 5.30 am on Friday.…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Friday at five locations linked to DMK leader and Member of Parliament Kathir Anand. Kathir Anand is the son of S Duraimurugan, a…

Preparations for the Maha Kumbh, which is scheduled to be held in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, are in full swing and rehearsals for ritualistic festivities such as special Ganga Aarti is…

The Indian rupee may slip to a lifetime low at open on Friday after the dollar index climbed to the highest in more than two years, building on its rally…

RJD president Lalu Yadav’s claim that he kept his “doors open” for Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who had snapped their alliance a year ago, evoked a non-committal response from…

A nerve-wracking nine-day-long hunt for a male tiger, which strayed from the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, ended this morning after the forest department succeeded in tranquillizing the animal. The…

The year 2025 could not have been off to a better start for astronomers and stargazers as the Quadrantid meteor shower is set to peak, offering uninterrupted stunning views of…

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Friday at five locations linked to DMK leader and Member of Parliament Kathir Anand. Kathir Anand is the son of S Duraimurugan, a…

The CBI has booked one of its own deputy SPs posted in the Bank Security and Frauds branch in Mumbai for allegedly taking “undue advantage” from people probed by him,…

A young man from Andhra Pradesh’s Tadepalligudem, who had travelled to Goa to celebrate New Year’s Eve with his friends, died under suspicious circumstances on December 29, police said on…

A two-year-old girl died and her parents were seriously injured after their scooter skidded at a spot where road repair work was underway and they were hit by a tempo,…

Navi Mumbai police on Thursday said it had solved the murders of a 70-year-old woman and her son in Kamote with the arrest of two 19-year-olds. Geeta Bhushan Jaggi and…

Three members of a girl’s family including her father were arrested here on Thursday for allegedly killing a 17-year-old youth as they suspected him of having an affair with her,…

One of the two men beaten up during an argument over playing loud music at a New Year’s Eve party in Thane’s Kashmira area died in a Mumbai hospital on…

India and Bangladesh on Thursday announced that they will kick-start a process of reciprocal repatriation of fishermen in each other’s custody, a move that came amid strain in their bilateral…

Senior journalist Nikhil Kumar has joined TIME magazine as Executive Editor. Mr Kumar will be overseeing TIME’s AI, Climate and Health teams. “Together, our AI, Climate, and Health journalists have…

Jailed radical preacher Amritpal Singh’s father Tarsem Singh Thursday said he will float a political party in Punjab on the eve of Maghi Mela on January 14. Tarsem Singh said…

The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday decided to increase the bus fares in the state-owned transport corporations by 15 per cent. The decision was taken in view of the substantial hike…

A woman was arrested for killing her drunkard husband, said the police. She allegedly strangled him first, then smashed his face with a stone and cut his body into two…

Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Thursday criticised the BJP-led central government for allegedly remaining silent on atrocities against minorities in Bangladesh, questioning the Centre’s “inadequate” diplomatic response to the…

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre why couldn’t it say its doors were open and it would consider the genuine grievances of farmers protesting over various demands, including…

With both minimum and maximum temperatures plummeting in Noida, the Gautam Buddha Nagar administration on Thursday ordered all schools up to Class 8 to remain shut “till further orders”. In…

Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna today described the journey of his colleague, Justice CT Ravikumar, from a small village in Kerala to becoming a Supreme Court judge as “inspiring”.…

India, a nation of staggering diversity, continues to march towards progress. Yet, a pressing question remains: how do we ensure this progress is inclusive? The answer lies in understanding the…

A hand grenade was on Thursday found outside the house of Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who went missing allegedly from the Leimakhong Military Station in November, triggering panic in the area,…

Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST) Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have showed that nano-formulation of melatonin — the…

Disputes between the Delhi government and the LG must be resolved once and for all, the Supreme Court said on Thursday after being informed funds for a scheme meant for…

A court, while granting bail to a man booked for abetting the suicide of his girlfriend and Air India pilot, held that the victim had not complained to her family…

After massive protests by female students of a private engineering college over alleged video recording in hostel bathrooms, police on Thursday registered a case and began investigations. CMR Engineering College…

A video is being circulated on social media depicting a long traffic snarl with users claiming that it depicted congestion in Uttarakhand owing to the new year. However, the PTI…

As the clock ticked closer to midnight on December 31, 2021, I found myself in a bustling bar in Barcelona, surrounded by total strangers, yet somehow feeling incredibly at home.…

Election strategist-turned political leader Prashant Kishor has started an indefinite fast, backing the students of Bihar in their demand for a re-test of the 70th Combined Competitive Examination after allegations…

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu today said that no action will be taken against Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) over allegations of bribery until “concrete proof” is established.…

A Russian national was arrested by Gujarat police in connection with a ‘digital arrest’ case in which a man was duped of Rs 17 lakh, an official said on Thursday.…

India on Wednesday declared 2025 as the year of defence reforms and that the focus will be to roll out integrated theatre commands to boost tri-services synergy and ensure simpler…

In a gesture symbolising unity and respect for all communities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has continued the tradition of sending a ceremonial ‘chadar’ to the revered Ajmer Sharif Dargah during…

A 21-year-old man in Aligarh district has found himself behind bars in Pakistan due to a romantic relationship with a girl from across the border, officials here said. The young…

Following the denial of bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari, former ISKCON leader, by a Chattogram court, former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Veena Sikri expressed deep disappointment, calling it…

The world in 2024 stood at a crossroads, with global fault lines deepening and crises multiplying. Wars in Europe and the Middle East upended the global order, disrupting energy markets…

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Uttar Pradesh authorities to provide medical and magisterial inquiry reports on the death of jailed gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari on March 28, 2024. A…

A seven-year-old girl was mauled to death by stray dogs at a field in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Thursday. The girl, identified as Ikraana, had gone to the field with five…

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a plea of AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi seeking effective implementation of the 1991 places of worship law which asks to maintain the…

A 14-year-old boy drowned in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district on New Year’s Day when a boat with seven teenagers capsized while they were making social media reels in a lake…

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it has never directed to end the hunger strike of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast unto death, but…

Three people, including a woman working in the field in Rajasthan’s Dausa, suffered serious injuries after being attacked by a tiger. The wild animal was hiding in the bushes when…

National Conference (NC) leader and Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today expressed optimism regarding the restoration of statehood to the region. J&K was stripped of its special status…

A CCTV video has shown Delhi cafe owner Puneet Khurana, who died by suicide, having a conversation with his estranged wife Manika Pahwa. The video of the expletive-laden exchange shows…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a slew of development measures, including 1,675 flats for the residents of JJ clusters and two urban redevelopment projects in the city on Friday.…

When Julius Caesar’s Senate fixed January 1 as the ‘first day of the year’, the idea wasn’t only to ‘start afresh’. It was also when those in civil office were…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday wished the lawyers and litigants a happy new year as the Supreme Court reopened after its winter vacation, which lasted from…

With the Maha Kumbh festival less than two weeks away, electricity infrastructure worth Rs 400 crore has been put in place to ensure 24-hour power supply for over 40 crore…

A violent clash broke out between two groups over honking in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on New Year’s Eve, with several vehicles and shops being torched in the area. According to…

Union Minister for Minority and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju will present the Chadar sent by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Dargah Sharif of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in Ajmer on…

The Uttar Pradesh Police have started the New Year on a light-hearted yet impactful note, sharing their safety resolutions on the first day of 2025. They combined wit with strong…

In 2011, amidst widespread allegations of corruption against the UPA government at the centre and Sheila Dikshit’s 15-year rule in Delhi, a new political narrative emerged, promising to transform the…

Arif Mohammad Khan took the oath as Bihar’s 42nd Governor on Thursday at Rajendra Mandapam, Raj Bhavan. Patna High Court Chief Justice Krishnan Vinod Chandran administered the oath of office…

Social media platform WhatsApp followed by Telegram and Instagram remains one of the favourite hunting grounds for online scamsters, as per the latest report from the Union Home Ministry. In…

Asha-tai Pawar, Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar’s mother, on Wednesday said she prayed to Lord Vitthal that her son and his estranged uncle Sharad Pawar should come together again.…

A bus carrying 45 passengers crashed into a truck in Rajasthan’s Dausa district on Thursday morning, injuring 30 people and leaving at least 10 in a critical condition. The incident…

Bikaner East MLA Siddhi Kumari has faced a major setback in the property dispute case which was sub-judice and involved the former royal family of Bikaner who is Siddhi Kumari’s…

Two teenage girls punched and kicked each other on a busy road reportedly after finding out that they both liked the same boy who studies in their school in Uttar…

Noting that the government is fully committed to furthering the welfare of farmers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the union cabinet’s decision to continue Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima…

Puneet Khurana’s (40) estranged wife Manika Pahwa and her family had been torturing him mentally and that drove him to the edge, the Delhi businessman’s family has alleged after he…

A crime branch team of the Gurugram Police arrested a notorious criminal and his two companions after a gunfight on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, police said. The…

The Gujarat government on Wednesday approved the bifurcation of Banaskantha district to create a new district. The new Vav-Tharad district will have its headquarters in Tharad town, state Health Minister…

Self-styled godman Asaram Bapu returned to Jodhpur jail on Wednesday after being released on a 17-day parole. The parole was granted for 17 days, starting from December 18 last month.…

Two children drowned in a pond while attempting to catch a duck in a village here on Wednesday, police said. The victims were identified as Taimur (5) and his cousin,…

An engineering student in Maharashtra’s Nagpur allegedly killed his parents apparently due to differences with them over his education and career, police said on Wednesday. The 25-year-old accused, Utkarsh Dhakhole,…

A nine-month-old female white tiger, which was undergoing treatment, died at Delhi Zoo due to “traumatic shock” and “acute pneumonia”, officials said on Wednesday. The cub, which was under observation…

A special court here on Wednesday sentenced eight Pakistani nationals to 20 years imprisonment in a 2015 case of seizure of more than 200 kg of drugs valued at nearly…

Traffic challans worth a whopping Rs 89 lakh were issued in Mumbai on New Year’s Eve as the cops in Maximum City kept a close on revellers breaking rules on…

The year 2024 was the warmest on record in India since 1901, with the average minimum temperature settling 0.90 degrees Celsius above the long-period average. The annual mean land surface…

Gautam Adani today extended his warm wishes for the New Year to the Adani Group employees. “As we step into 2025, I extend my warm wishes to each of you…

Online travel tech aggregator EaseMyTrip on Wednesday said its Co-Founder and CEO Nishant Pitti has resigned on account of “personal reasons”. His brother and Co-Founder Rikant Pittie, who is currently…

Chief Minister Atishi is aiming for a second consecutive term from the Kalkaji seat in the 2025 Delhi Assembly elections. She rose quickly in the AAP after national convenor Arvind…