Centre Clears Chief Justice Manmohan’s Appointment As Supreme Court Judge
The Centre on Tuesday notified the elevation of Delhi High Court’s Chief Justice Manmohan as a judge of the Supreme Court. In a related post, Minister of State, Ministry of…
“Bhayankar Pollution”: Nitin Gadkari Admits He’s Reluctant To Visit Delhi
Irked by increased pollution levels in Delhi, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, who is an MP from Nagpur, on Tuesday said that he does not feel like visiting the national capital…
MK Stalin Condoles Landslip Deaths, Announces Rs 5 Lakh Compensation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin condoled the loss of seven lives in the Tiruvannamalai landslip and announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family of the dead.…
Food Body Declares Packaged Drinking Water, Mineral Water ‘High-Risk’
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a ‘High-Risk Food Category’. In its order, dated November 29, the officials…
“We Were Roommates…”: Friends, Families Mourn Death Of 5 Students In Kerala
A night out turned into tragedy for five medical students of this coastal district, who were killed in an accident leaving their families and friends grief-stricken. Parents who had spoken…
US Department’s Move Against Adani Frivolous: Global Investor Mark Mobius
The recent indictment by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) of Adani Group officials is nothing but a frivolous expense and once President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, such wasteful exercises…
Former CBI Director Vijay Shankar Dies At 76
Former CBI director Vijay Shankar breathed his last on Tuesday after prolonged illness, his family said. He was 76. Shankar was admitted to a private hospital in Noida for some…
BRS Leader Harish Rao Charged In Phone Tapping Case In Hyderabad
The phone tapping case in Telangana took a dramatic turn on Tuesday with the police booking former minister T. Harish Rao and others. A case against the Bharat Rashtra Samithi…
RBI Directs Banks To Activate Frozen Accounts With Special Campaigns
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has directed banks to take immediate steps to reduce the number of inoperative or frozen accounts and to make the activation process smoother and…
Cyclone Fengal Live: 10 Dead In Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu, PM Assures Support
Cyclone Fengal live updates: The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even a day after it weakened. At least…
“Deeply Saddened”: Shobitha Shivanna’s Uncle Expresses Grief Over Her Death
Kannada cinema and television actress Shobitha Shivanna was found dead at her apartment. As per police, she allegedly died by suicide at her residence in Kondapur under the Gachibowli police…
Cyclone Fengal Live: 7 Dead In Heavy Rain In Tamil Nadu, PM Assures Support
Cyclone Fengal live updates: The remnants of Cyclone Fengal continued to bring heavy rainfall and flood situations across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, even a day after it weakened. At least…
Reddit User Orders PS5 On BlinkIt, Receives ‘Hing Goli’ As ‘Free Gift’
A Reddit user has gone viral after he ordered a PlayStation 5 Slim from the quick commerce platform, Blinkit, and received ‘hing goli’ (Asafoetida) as ‘free gift’. The original poster…
AAP Move Adjournment Notice In Rajya Sabha Seeking To Discuss Rising Delhi Crime
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Rajya MP Raghav Chadha filed a Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha under rule 267 on Tuesday, seeking to discuss the ‘deteriorating law and order’…
India Tops Global List For Mobile Malware Attacks: Report
In a startling revelation, India now tops the list for mobile malware attacks globally, surpassing the United States and Canada, with a disappointing step-up from its previous third-place ranking, according…
Champai Soren Planning To Re-Join Hemant Soren’s JMM? A Fact-Check
The Verdict: False An old video of Champai Soren praising Hemant Soren, recorded before his switch to the BJP, is falsely claimed to show his intent to rejoin the JMM.…
Did Andhra Government Abolish Waqf Board? No, The Claim Is Misleading
On December 1, BJP leader Amit Malviya tweeted a ‘Times Now’ breaking news headlined, ‘Andhra abolishes Waqf Board’. “Andhra Pradesh government strikes down the Waqf Board. There is no constitutional…
India Gets First Water Transport Service ‘Uber Shikara’ In Srinagar
Asia’s first water transport service, “Uber Shikara”, is now available in J&K’s picturesque Dal Lake. Uber rolled out Asia’s first water transport service with shikara bookings on its app. Tourists…
Meet The Man Who Threatened To Kill Pappu Yadav
Pappu Yadav – the gangster-turned-political leader – has been getting death threats, a few apparently from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Now the police have arrested a man, who they say…
Cyclone Fengal: Puducherry Declares Holiday For Schools And Colleges Today
A holiday for all government and private schools, as well as colleges, on Tuesday (December 3), has been announced due to heavy rainfall caused by Cyclone Fengal, said Puducherry’s Education…
ISRO To Launch PROBA-3 Mission Satellites From Sriharikota Tomorrow
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced that the lift-off for the anticipated launch of PSLV-C59/PROBA-3 mission satellites will take place on December 4 (Wednesday), at 4:06 p.m. from…
29 Suspected Bangladeshis Holding Aadhaar Issued In Assam Caught In Manipur
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said 29 suspected Bangladeshis having Aadhaar cards issued in Assam were detained in Imphal West district. Acting on a tip-off, the police…
GST On Cigarettes, Tobacco, Aerated Beverages May Be Hiked To 35%
The GoM on GST rate rationalisation on Monday decided to hike tax on sin goods like aerated beverages, cigarettes, tobacco and related products to 35 per cent from the present…
Those ‘Evicted’ From Assam Can Return To Manipur If…: Biren Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday said he is in touch with Assam authorities over the “eviction” of some people in Karbi Anglong, and said those evicted would…
Case File Against 15 CISF Personnel For Alleged Assault On Doctor In Mumbai
2 Police have registered a case against 10 to 15 CISF personnel for allegedly assaulting a doctor, his brother, and another person in a road rage in Navi Mumbai township,…
Man Killed, 3 Injured As Speeding Car Rams Parked Vehicle In Gurugram
A 29-year-old man was killed while his three friends suffered critical injuries after a speeding Baleno collided with a Fortuner parked on the roadside on the Golf Course Road in…
Court Dismisses Police Order Cancelling Puja Khedkar’s Mother’s Arms Licence
The Bombay High Court has quashed an order passed by the Pune police commissioner cancelling the arms licence of Manorama Khedkar, the mother of controversial former IAS officer Puja Khedkar.…
Teen Threatens Mother With Sword After She Refused To Give Money For Phone
An 18-year-old boy allegedly threatened his mother with a sword after she refused to give him Rs 10,000 to buy a phone, a Nagpur police station official said on Monday.…
Years After Bhopal Gas Tragedy, Toxic Waste Disposal Continues To Hang Fire
Forty years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the world’s worst industrial disaster, 337 metric tonnes of hazardous waste remains in a shed of the now defunct Union Carbide despite Rs…
India To Explore Closer Collaboration With US Under Trump’s Term: Jaishankar
Minister for External Affairs S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India would be exploring more “collaborative possibilities” with the US once the Donald Trump-led administration takes over. Addressing the CII…
Centre Expected To Clear Procurement Of 26 Rafale-M Jets: Navy Chief
The government has approved the construction of two indigenously designed nuclear attack submarines and is expected to ink contracts next month to procure 26 naval variants of Rafale jets and…
Case Filed Against Rajasthan Congress MLA Over Alleged Remark On Bureaucrats
A Congress MLA in Rajasthan was booked for allegedly making a controversial statement against bureaucrats, officials said on Monday. Abhimanyu Poonia, the Sangaria MLA and state president of the Youth…
“Taught Us Resilience”: Bengaluru Entrepreneur Couple Brings Toddler To Work
A Bengaluru couple has shared their experience and struggles of raising a child while also shaping their business ideas. Puneet and Richa Manuja, co-founders of the mental health platform YourDOST,…
Supreme Court Refuses To Stay Kerala High Court Ruling On Late MLA Son’s Job
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the Kerala High Court’s 2021 decision invalidating the state cabinet’s decision to provide a government job to R Prasanth, son of late…
“Why Is Single Religion Being Targeted In Name Of Waqf Bill”: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday slammed the BJP-led central government over the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, accusing it of targeting Muslims and expressing doubts on its passage in…
INS Vikrant Fully Operational After Completing Final Clearance: Vice Admiral
The INS Vikrant, India’s indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC), has achieved full operational status after completing its final operational clearance this year, Vice Admiral V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOCINC), Southern…
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Gets Back Seat Next To Amit Shah In Lok Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been allocated seat number one in the Lok Sabha chamber, while the seat opposite to him on the other side of the semicircular front row…
Weather Body Forecasts Milder Winter, Fewer Coldwave Days Ahead
India is set to experience a milder winter with fewer coldwave days, the weather office said on Monday and forecast above-normal minimum temperatures during the season. The forecast of a…
Fungus, Live Larvae Found In Snacks For Students In Palghar Schools
In a shocking incident, fungus and live larvae were allegedly found in the nutritional snacks provided to students of at least two Zilla Parishad and state government-aided schools in tribal-dominated…
PM Modi To Dedicate Implementation Of Criminal Laws To Nation In Chandigarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation the successful implementation of three new criminal laws on Tuesday at Chandigarh. The three criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya…
Fact Check: Does Wrapping Alcohol Soaked Cloth On The Neck Cure Coughs?
A social media post claims that alcohol on the neck can cure coughs. We did the fact check to term this claim as false. The Claim A viral Instagram reel…
Man Poses As IAS Officer, Pressures Woman To Marry Him In Lucknow
A man has been booked for allegedly posing as an IAS officer and threatening to kill an LLB student if she did not marry him, police here said on Monday.…
Himanta Sarma Meets PM Modi In Delhi, Discusses Key Issues
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on Monday and discussed various development issues pertaining to the state. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma…
Needle Found In Girl’s Arm After Tetanus Shot, Probe Launched In UP Hospital
A needle was found embedded in a girl’s arm after she was administered a tetanus injection at the district hospital here, prompting the health department to launch a probe after…
Study Reveals Increased Risk Of Pregnancy Complications Due To Pollution
Exposure to PM2.5 pollution is linked to higher inflammation levels among pregnant women, which can potentially result in adverse birth outcomes, such as low birth weight and preterm birth, according…
Putin Shelves World Friendship Games, Russia’s Alternative To Olympics
Russian President Vladimir Putin has postponed until further notice the World Friendship Games, seen as Moscow’s alternative to the Olympic Games and originally meant to take pace this year, according…
Top Court Asks Poll Body To Explain Rationale Behind Increasing Voter Limit
The Supreme Court on Monday sought the Election Commission’s response on a PIL challenging its decision to increase the maximum number of voters from 1,200 to 1,500 at every polling…
In Delhi Pollution Case, Court Commissioners Claim Threat, Bench Responds
Coming down heavily on Delhi and other National Capital Region states for not paying an allowance to labourers after construction activities were halted due to air pollution, the Supreme Court…
UNESCO Declares West Bengal As Top Heritage Tourism Spot: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said UNESCO has declared the state as a top destination for heritage tourism, asserting that the sector generated employment for lakhs of…
Bombay Court Slams CID For Taking Badlapur Shootout Probe “Lightly”
The Bombay High Court on Monday came down heavily on the state Crime Investigation Department (CID) for taking “lightly” the probe into the killing of Badlapur school sexual assault case…
Businessman’s Rs 137 Crore Unaccounted Wealth Seized In IT Raid In Rajasthan
Unaccounted wealth amounting to Rs 137 crore was seized by the Income Tax Department during a four-day raid operation at 23 locations in Rajasthan and Mumbai connected to Udaipur-based transport…
“Gem And Jewellery Industry Must Embrace Change”: Gautam Adani
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has exhorted the gems and jewellery sector to focus on both technology and sustainability, which are the foundation for the future of the industry in…
Centre Scraps Windfall Profit Tax On Crude Oil, Petrol, Diesel Exports
The government on Monday scrapped the 30-month-old windfall profit tax on domestically-produced crude oil and on the export of jet fuel (ATF), diesel and petrol following a decline in international…
Fadnavis’ To Be Maharashtra CM; Legislature Party Meet In 2 Days: BJP Leader
The name of Devendra Fadnavis has been finalised as the new chief minister of Maharashtra who will be elected as the legislature party leader in a meeting to be held…
17 Year Old Student Ends Life At Shooting Academy In Bhopal
17-year-old student of a government-run shooting academy in Bhopal allegedly committed suicide at the institute, police said on Monday. The boy, Yatharth Raghuvanshi, allegedly shot himself with the practice gun…
Cyclone Fengal: Red Alert Issued For Heavy Rainfall In Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a warning of significant rainfall in Kerala due to cyclone Fengal, currently positioned as a strong low-pressure area over northern Tamil Nadu.…
“When We Have Said…”: Congress Reacts To AAP Going Solo For Delhi Poll
The Congress on Monday confirmed what many expected and what AAP boss Arvind Kejriwal said Sunday – there will be no alliance for the Delhi Assembly election due early next…
Mamata Banerjee Wants UN Force In Bangladesh, Says PM Modi Must Intervene
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday called for a United Nations peacekeeping force be deployed in Bangladesh and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal intervention to secure the safety…
“What Is Going On?”: Supreme Court’s Surprise In Senthil Balaji Case
Expressing surprise at DMK leader Senthil Balaji’s reinstatement as Tamil Nadu minister shortly after he was granted bail in a corruption case, the Supreme Court today said anyone will get…
Putin Invited To India By PM Modi, Visit Dates To Be Set In 2025: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to visit India from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the dates for his visit will be set in early 2025, Kremlin aide…
Bengaluru, Parts Of Karnataka To Receive Rainfall For Next 2 Days
Bengaluru and other parts of Karnataka will continue to receive rainfall for the next two days owing to the impact of Cyclone Fengal that has now weakened, the India Meteorological…
Over 25,000 Tenements Surveyed For Dharavi Redevelopment Project
At the core of the Dharavi Redevelopment Project lies a task of monumental significance – the survey. This is the single most critical step towards the swift and successful execution…
‘New Direction To Education Policy’: Renowned UPSC Teacher Avadh Ojha Joins AAP
Renowned UPSC teacher and motivational teacher Avadh Ojha joined the Aam Aadmi Party in New Delhi on Monday, months ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls. He was welcomed into the…
Court Restrains Pune Eatery From Using ‘Burger King’ Name In Trademark Row
The Bombay High Court on Monday in an interim order restrained a Pune-based eatery from using the name ‘Burger King’ until a trademark infringement plea by the US giant Burger…
“Do Not Cause Inconvenience To People”: Supreme Court To Protesting Farmers
The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers’ demands,…
Woman Constable Found Murdered In Hyderabad, Brother Suspected: Police
A woman constable was found allegedly murdered by her brother in Hyderabad on Monday, police said. The incident happened when the woman working at Hayathnagar police station was on her…
Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha Seats To Have Nameplates For MPs
The names of Parliamentarians will be displayed in front of their seats in the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha soon. Along with the name, the division number given to all…
BJP’s Show-Cause Notice To Karnataka MLA For ‘Anti-Party Activities’
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to Karnataka MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal for making remarks against state-level party leadership. “Your continuing tirade against the state-level party…
Groom Plays Ludo During Wedding Ceremony, Pic Goes Viral: “Priorities Sorted”
Amid the ongoing wedding season across India, a groom has gone viral after a picture surfaced, showing him playing ludo on his phone while the rituals were underway. The now-viral…
Congress Team To Visit Sambhal Today, UP Unit Chief Gets Notice From Cops
After the Lucknow Police served notice to Uttar Pradesh Congress President Ajay Rai, asking him to postpone his Sambhal visit, the party leader said that he would go to Sambhal…
Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: S Jaishankar To Speak On India-China Ties
Parliament Winter Session Live Updates: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will brief the Lok Sabha on the key developments in India-China relations, weeks after the two sides finalised a disengagement…
UP Declares Prayagraj’s Maha Kumbh Area New District
Ahead of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government in a landmark decision has declared the Maha Kumbh area in Prayagraj as a new district. The…
PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Threats Emanating From Digital Frauds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social…
Case Filed Against Alleged Accused Who Splashed Liquid On Arvind Kejriwal
The Delhi Police have registered a case against the alleged accused for splashing liquid on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal during his rally in South Delhi’s Greater…
Woman Dies By Electrocution While Removing Phone From Charge In UP
A woman died due to electric shock while removing her phone which was on charge here in a village on Sunday, police said. Meanwhile, another woman died in Ballia district…
8-Year-Old Girl Shot Dead By Attackers Targeting Brother Over Dispute: Cops
An eight-year-old girl was shot dead in Meerut as attackers, who were allegedly targeting her brother Sahil due to a two-year-old dispute, mistakenly shot her when she intervened, police said.…
After ‘Reuniting’ With Family In UP, Missing Son’s Claim Under Scanner
Uttarakhand Police is looking into the suspicious claims of a man who was “reunited” with two separate families — one in Ghaziabad and another in Dehradun — within a span…
E Shinde’s Chief Minister Update, Aaditya Thackeray’s “Pure Anarchy” Post
A decision on the next Maharashtra Chief Minister will be taken during a meeting of the BJP legislative party tomorrow, Shiv Sena chief and caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said…
Trinamool Leader Thrashes Man With Rod, Kills Him; Arrested: Bengal Cops
A Trinamool Congress leader in West Bengal’s Murshidabad district was on Sunday arrested on charges of killing a person who had demanded the return of the money that he had…
Couple Arrested For Speeding SUV With Cop On Bonnet, Nearly Killing Him
A man and his wife were arrested in Ahmedabad in Gujarat after they sped off in their SUV with a policeman perched precariously on the bonnet of the vehicle as…
PM Modi Expresses Concern Over Threats Rmanating From Digital Frauds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed concern over the potential threats generated on account of digital frauds, cybercrimes and AI technology, particularly the potential of deepfake to disrupt social…
New Waqf Board To Be Constituted Soon, Says Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government on Sunday clarified that the State Waqf Board was dissolved due to certain concerns and that a new Board will be constituted at the earliest. The…
Judicial Panel Members Visit UP’s Sambhal, Inspect Violence-Hit Areas
Amid tight security, members of a judicial commission on Sunday visited the Shahi Jama Masjid here and other areas that witnessed violence over a court-ordered survey of the Mughal-era mosque.…
They Went To Attend A Wedding In Dry State Bihar, Arrested For Being Drunk
Forty people, attending a wedding procession in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur on Sunday, were arrested for drinking alcohol and flouting the liquor ban that the state has been struggling to enforce since…
New HIV Infections Down By 44% Since 2010: Health Minister JP Nadda
Deaths from AIDS in the country came down by 79 per cent while HIV infections fell by 44 per cent in 2023 when compared to 2010, Union Health Minister JP…
Delivery Boy Found Dead With Stab Wounds At Park In Delhi’s Rohini: Cops
A 38-year-old delivery boy, was found dead with stab wounds in a park in north west Delhi on Sunday, police said. A PCR call was received at 7.15 am regarding…
4 Dead, 5 Injured As Ambulance Overturns In Madhya Pradesh’s: Cops
Four persons were killed and five others injured when an ambulance hit a pedestrian and overturned in Madhya Pradesh’s Seoni district on Sunday morning, a police official said. The accident…
AAP MLA Naresh Balyan Sent To 2-Day Police Custody Over Extortion Case
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Sunday remanded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Naresh Balyan to two days of police custody in connection with an extortion case. Naresh Balyan was arrested…
‘Suffering From Fever, Throat Infection For Last 2 Days’: Eknath Shinde’s Doctor
Eknath Shinde, the caretaker Chief Minister of Maharashtra, has been suffering from fever and a throat infection for the past two days, his family doctor said, adding that he is…
TRAI Extends Deadline Of Traceability Mandate. All About New OTP Rule
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken significant steps to bolster the security and accountability of text messaging services. In a move to enhance message traceability, TRAI issued…
Winters Of Despair: How Delhi’s Pollution Curbs Affect Construction Workers
“When they stop our work, we don’t just lose the wages. It’s the food on our plates and the little we try to save for our children’s future,” says Raju…
Man Dials Police Over Rs 10 Loan In Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi
A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi dialled the police after he was not repaid a loan of Rs 10. Jitendra, a handicapped man who runs a paan shop in Bhandari…
Karnataka Orders Inquiry Into Maternal Deaths Linked To Ringer Lactate Solution
Taking the recent maternal deaths in Ballari district seriously, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday ordered an inquiry into such incidents at various hospitals of the state and announced compensation…
Sambhal Violence: ASI Files Response; Seeks Management Of Mughal-Era Structure
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has submitted its response in a court — which had allowed a survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid here — seeking control and management…
Cyclone Fengal: Unprecedented Rainfall Paralyses Life In Puducherry
Normal life was crippled in Puducherry on Sunday due to heavy rains that lashed the union territory in the wake of Cyclone Fengal, which crossed the coast here on November…
Rajasthan Cabinet Approves Anti-Conversion Bill
The Rajasthan Cabinet on Saturday approved the Anti-Conversion Bill, which aims to curb forced religious conversions. The bill will now be presented in the state legislature during the upcoming parliamentary…
Lawyer Had Warned Union Carbide 21 Months Before Bhopal Gas Tragedy
Nearly 21 months before the world’s worst industrial disaster hit Bhopal, a lawyer had sent a notice to Union Carbide asking it to stop producing toxic gases at its pesticide…
Delhi Weather: November Warmest In 5 years, Temperature Dip Likely Next Week
Continuing the trend of warmer-than-usual months, November this year emerged as the warmest in the last five years, with the highest day and night temperatures. This is the most delayed…
Docket Explosion Preventing Quality Judgments, Timely Justice: SC Judge
Docket explosion is preventing the delivery of quality judgments as well as timely justice in the country, Supreme Court judge Justice Hrishikesh Roy said on Saturday. Justice Roy made the…
Tripura Hospital Shuts Door For Bangladeshi Patients
A day after a Kolkata hospital decided not to treat patients from Bangladesh over alleged atrocities against minority Hindus, a multi-specialty healthcare facility in Agartala followed suit on Saturday. Agartala-based…