AAP MLA Naresh Yadav Gets 2-Year Sentence Over 2016 Quran Desecration Case
A court in Punjab’s Malerkotla district on Saturday awarded a two-year sentence to AAP MLA from Delhi’s Mehrauli Naresh Yadav in a 2016 case of desecration of the Quran. The…
“Every Attack Makes Us Stronger”: Gautam Adani Responds To US Allegations
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani today responded to the legal matter involving the US Department of Justice as a challenge which the Group has faced “not for the first time”.…
70% Decline In Farm Fires This Season, Says Punjab Agriculture Minister
Punjab recorded a 70 per cent reduction in farm fires this season, said Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian here on Saturday. Punjab reported 10,909 stubble-burning incidents from September 15 to…
“Cannot Afford This Kind Of Spectacle”: Veep On Rajya Sabha Disruptions
Criticising the disruption of proceedings in the Rajya Sabha, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said that this “kind of spectacle” could not be afforded in the “mother of democracy”.…
Woman ‘Bullies’ Kashmiri Shawl Sellers In Himachal, Case Filed
A panchayat official caught on camera warning two shawl sellers from Kashmir against trading their wares in Himachal Pradesh was booked for “promoting disharmony” and “insulting religious sentiments”, officials said.…
Meitei Group Slams Ex Official Who Steered Controversial Ceasefire With Kuki Militants
An influential civil society group of the Meitei community in Manipur has criticised comments by former Union home secretary GK Pillai in an article, in which he called for a…
Emergency Signal Near Maharashtra Airport Sparks Panic For Hours
The detection of an emergency locator transmitter (ELT) signal, which points to a downed aircraft or people in distress after a plane crash, near Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport caused…
Congress Expels Karnataka Leader For Allegedly Sexually Harassing Teacher
The Congress party in Karnataka expelled State General Secretary Gurappa Naidu on Saturday following charges of sexual harassment surfacing against him. The Disciplinary Committee Chairman of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress…
Domestic Help Arrested For Murder Of 64-Year-Old In South Delhi
The South District Police have apprehended a 25-year-old man, Abhay Sikarwar, in connection with the recent murder in Panchsheel Park, Malviya Nagar. The accused, originally from Madhya Pradesh, was arrested…
“Torture”: Court Raps UP Police For Detaining Pregnant Woman For 6 Hours
The Allahabad High Court has come down heavily on the Uttar Pradesh Police for “unlawfully detaining” a pregnant woman accompanied by her two-year-old child for over six hours to record…
Rajasthan To Introduce Bill To “Stop Forceful Religious Conversion”
The BJP government in Rajasthan is set to introduce a bill in the upcoming Assembly session to stop forceful religious conversions in the state, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel said…
Himachal Pradesh Records 3rd Driest November In Over 100 Years
Himachal Pradesh saw the third driest November in over a hundred years, receiving just 0.2 mm of rainfall against 19.7 mm considered normal, the weather office said on Saturday. This…
Jyotiraditya Scindia Safely Evacuated After Bee Attack During Function
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia was on Saturday safely evacuated from a bee attack during a function in Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri district after those around him formed a cordon and used…
50-Year-Old Worker Shot Dead By Landowner In Tamil Nadu: Police
A 50-year-old headload worker was shot dead by a landowner at Gobichettipalayam on Friday midnight, police said. Vijay (26), an engineering graduate, was travelling with his father Kannan, 50, a…
5 Killed As Bus Plunges Into Deep Gorge Near West Bengal-Sikkim Border: Cops
Five people were killed and 15 others injured as a bus plunged into a 150-ft-deep gorge near the West Bengal-Sikkim border on Saturday afternoon, police said. The accident happened between…
Man, 40, Gets 20 Year Jail Term For Raping 5-Year-Old Girl In Odisha
A 40-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years in jail by a special court in Odisha’s Balasore district on Saturday for raping a five-year-old girl when she was going to…
A “Note To Media” In Businessman Raj Kundra’s Scathing Post Amid Raids
Businessman Raj Kundra has written a scathing note on Instagram amid raids at his house and offices as part of a money laundering probe linked to the production and distribution…
Samajwadi Team Stopped From Visiting UP’s Sambhal, Akhilesh Yadav Reacts
A 15-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP) was barred from entering Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal today, prompting a sharp response from party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The team, tasked with investigating…
Poll Body Invites Congress Delegation, Assures Review Of “Legitimate” Concerns
Noting that a transparent process is followed with the involvement of candidates and their agents at every stage of the voting process, the Election Commission has invited a Congress delegation…
“No Need To Pay Rs 20 Lakh…”: Zomato Roasts Its CEO’s Job Listing
Zomato has capitalised on the recent controversy surrounding its Chief of Staff job posting. The Food delivery platform has a new ad promoting Zomato Gold weekend offer, but it comes…
5 Killed, 6 Critically Injured After SUV-Auto Crash In UP’s Shravasti: Cops
Five people died after a speeding SUV hit an autorickshaw from behind, with both vehicles falling into a ditch along the road in Uttar Pradesh’s Shravasti district on Saturday, police…
4 Killed, 21 Injured After Speeding Bus Overturns In Madhya Pradesh: Police
Four persons, including three women and a toddler, were killed and 21 others injured when the private bus they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned in Madhya…
Man Attacks 3 Women With Chemical On Bus In Andhra Pradesh: Cops
Panic spread in an Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) bus in Visakhapatnam on Friday night when an unidentified man allegedly attacked three women passengers with a chemical, police…
Manipuri Techie In Singapore Markets Crochet Dolls Made By Displaced People
A Singapore-based Manipuri entrepreneur is helping displaced people living in relief camps sell crochet-stuffed dolls for the global market, aiming to provide women in the violence-hit state with sustainable livelihood…
Kerala Man Gets 141-Year Prison Sentence For Raping Stepdaughter
A Kerala court has convicted and sentenced a man to a cumulative 141 years imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter for several years when her mother was not at…
“Please Send Onions”: Man’s Plea To Restaurant Invokes Flash Sale On Swiggy
A Delhi man’s request for free onion with his food order on Swiggy went viral, compelling Swiggy Instamart to announce an hour-long flash sale on the vegetable in the national…
Delhi’s AQI In ‘Very Poor’ Category
Delhi’s air quality settled in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday morning and the city witnessed the season’s second-lowest minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius, officials said. The Air Quality…
Delhi’s AQI In ‘Very Poor’ Category
Delhi’s air quality settled in the ‘very poor’ category on Saturday morning and the city witnessed the season’s second-lowest minimum temperature of 9.8 degrees Celsius, officials said. The Air Quality…
Cyclone Fengal To Make Landfall Today. Here Are Dos And Don’ts
Cyclone Fengal is expected to make landfall between Puducherry’s Karaikal and Tamil Nadu’s Mahabalipuram today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast wind speeds of 70-80 kmph, going up to…
‘Digital Arrest’: People Are Losing Crores To Scammers. How To Remain Safe
A 90-year-old Gujarat man was duped of over Rs 1 crore by fraudsters posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers. The conmen placed the senior citizen under a “digital…
Did PM Modi Praise Ballot Papers Over Voting Machines? A Fact-Check
The Verdict: False A clipped video of PM Modi’s 2016 speech has been shared with false claims. The full video actually shows PM Modi praising Indians for using EVMs. What’s…
Immigration Emerging Security Challenge: Amit Shah Amid Bangladesh Unrest
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said security agencies should focus on emerging security challenges along the eastern border, immigration and trends in urban policing. Inaugurating the annual DGPs/IGPs…
“Not Just Gautam Adani, Met Many Industrialists; It Was My Duty”: Jagan Reddy
Rejecting the US charges of bribery against government officials related to a power deal in 2021, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Reddy has said the fact that he met…
“Misleading”: Shilpa Shetty’s Lawyer Denies Reports Of Probe Agency Raids
After several media reports emerged on social media claiming an Enforcement Directorate (ED) raid at actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra’s house, her lawyer issued a statement, saying…
People Asked To Stay Indoors As Cyclone Fengal Approaches Puducherry
Officials here have asked the residents to stay indoors in view of cyclonic storm Fengal’s likely landfall near Puducherry on Saturday afternoon. All schools and colleges here will remain closed…
IndiGo Announces Kolkata-Phuket Flight From Next Month
Starting December 27, low-cost carrier IndiGo will begin operating direct flights between Kolkata and Phuket, the airline said on Friday. This will be IndiGo’s second direct flight to Phuket, following…
“Power Deal Has Nothing To Do With Adani”: Jagan Reddy Rejects US Charges
Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has dismissed allegations of taking bribes in a solar power deal during his tenure as “hearsay”. The allegations stem from an…
Patrolling Pact With China Implemented As Per Agreed Timelines: Centre
India and China have implemented a pact sealed last month on patrolling in Depsang and Demchok along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh as per agreed modalities…
Doctor-Population Ratio In India Better Than WHO Standard: JP Nadda
The doctor-population ratio is 1:811 in the country which is better than the WHO standard of 1:1000, Union Health Minister J P Nadda informed the Lok Sabha on Friday. As…
Court Seeks Google’s Response For Not Removing Video Targeting NGO
A local court here has issued a notice to Google for allegedly not taking down a defamatory and obscene video against an NGO and a spiritual leader, posted on YouTube,…
World Bank To Provide Haryana As Much Financing In 5 Years As It Did In Past 50
The World Bank will provide the same amount of financial assistance to Haryana in the next five years as it did in the past 50, a senior official of the…
Manipur Alleges “Kuki-Chin Christian Nation, Greater Mizoram” Agenda
The Manipur government has criticised Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma for calling his Manipur counterpart N Biren Singh a “liability” for the state and the BJP. Lalduhoma also called for President’s…
RG Kar Ex-Principal Named In CBI’s 1st Chargesheet In Irregularities Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Friday filed its first chargesheet at a special court in Kolkata in connection with the multi-crore financial irregularities matter at the state-run R.G.…
Study Revealed Swachh Bharat Mission Reduced Infant Mortality Rate: Centre
A study published in the “Nature” magazine this year has revealed that the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) has contributed significantly in reducing infant and under-five mortality rates across the country…
Maharashtra Bus Accident Death Count Rises To 12, PM Modi Expresses Grief
The death count from the bus accident in Gondia climbed to 12, including seven women, besides another 15 injured, some gravely, on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the…
Centre Declares Snakebites A “Notifiable Disease” In India
The Centre has urged all states to make snakebite cases and deaths a “notifiable disease” under relevant provisions of the State Public Health Act or other applicable legislation making it…
2 Jammu And Kashmir Government Employees Sacked For Alleged Terror Links
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday terminated two government employees from service for their alleged terror links, officials said. The fired employees have been identified as Abdul…
AAP Leader Jasmine Shah’s Book ‘The Delhi Model’ To Release On December 15
The book of Aam Aadmi Party leader and policy expert Jasmine Shah is set to release on December 15, documenting the evolution of the “Delhi Model” of the AAP. Published…
For Rs 200 A Day, Gujarat Labourer Shared Info On Coast Guard With Pak Spy
The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) on Friday arrested a labourer for allegedly sharing sensitive information regarding the movement of Indian Coast Guard (ICG) ships with a Pakistani agent, said a…
Opinion: Why India’s Constitution Is Key For Continuation Of Its Civilizational Ethos
When I think of the Indian Constitution, as someone from the Dalit community, what comes to mind is that it has proven to be a strong shield against discrimination and…
Man Accused Of Stabbing His Vlogger Girlfriend To Death In Bengaluru Arrested
A man who allegedly killed his vlogger girlfriend in Bengaluru and spent two days with the corpse has been arrested. Maya Gogoi, a vlogger from Assam, was allegedly killed by…
“We Haven’t Received Any Request From US”: Foreign Ministry On Adani Case
India has not received any communication from the US on the Adani Group, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in its weekly briefing today, firmly denying reports of summons…
AAP’s Jasmine Shah’s Book ‘The Delhi Model’ To Release On Party’s Foundation Day
The book of Aam Aadmi Party leader and policy expert Jasmine Shah is set to release on December 15, documenting the evolution of the “Delhi Model” of the AAP. Published…
“Concerns Over Extremist Rhetoric”: India On Bangladesh Violence
India has conveyed its “serious concern” to Bangladesh over the “increasing incidents of violence” against the minority Hindu community in the neighbouring country. New Delhi has also shared its worry…
9 Adani Group Stocks Settle Higher, Adani Green Rises Nearly 22%
Shares of nine of the 11 listed Adani Group firms ended higher on Friday, with Adani Green Energy surging almost 22 per cent and Adani Energy climbing nearly 16 per…
Hispanic Heritage Celebrated In India By Association Of Spanish Teachers In Delhi
Celebrating the Hispanic language, literature and culture, the Association of Teachers of Spanish in India (APEI) hosted a cultural evening at the India International Centre (IIC) in Delhi on Thursday.…
“He Understands Situations…”: BRS Defends KTR In IAS Officer Comment Row
Telangana’s Bharat Rashtra Samithi has defended senior party leader KT Rama Rao in the row over his “unwarranted” comment about a Sircilla district official during a recent public meeting. The…
Fact Check: Can Eating 15 Almonds Provide The Same Benefits As Aspirin?
Quick Take An Instagram post claims that eating 15 almonds can alleviate headaches similarly to a standard aspirin. We couldn’t find any study about 15 almonds. We fact checked and…
Volkswagen India Unit Faces $1.4 Billion Tax Evasion Notice
India has issued a notice to German automaker Volkswagen for allegedly evading $1.4 billion in taxes by “wilfully” paying lesser import tax on components for its Audi, VW and Skoda…
Eknath Shinde Heads To Village, Sena Says Hes Not Upset: 10 Points
A meeting of the alliance in Mumbai to iron out details has reportedly been cancelled. So has the meeting of outgoing Chief Minister Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena. Sources say Eknath…
“She Looked Happy On CCTV, What Changed In 15 Mins?” Pilot’s Uncle To NDTV
“It is not suicide… it is cold-blooded, planned murder” – strong words from Vivek Tuli, the uncle of 25-year-old Srishti Tuli, the Air India pilot found dead at her Mumbai…
TRAI Traceability Guidelines Start From December 1. What It Means For OTPs
The new traceability guidelines of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will come into effect on December 1, 2024, to protect consumers from spam and fraudulent messages. It earlier…
Village Bans Cuss Words, Fines Violators Rs 500 To Uphold Women’s Dignity
A village in Maharashtra has vowed to keep off its limits cuss words that crop up in almost all situations – from arguments to expressions of endearment. Saundala village, whose…
Pregnant Woman Gets Bail As Court Says Delivery In Jail Would Impact Baby
The Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court has granted six months temporary bail to a pregnant woman, arrested in a drugs case, noting that delivering a child in prison…
IAS Officer Removed Before Polls Reinstated As Ranchi Deputy Commissioner
The Hemant Soren government has reinstated Manjunath Bhajantri as the Ranchi district deputy commissioner (DC), from which he was removed by the EC before the Assembly elections following a complaint…
10 Dead, Several Injured After Bus Overturns In Maharashtra
Ten people were killed and several injured after a bus travelling from Maharashtra’s Bhandara to Gondia lost control and overturned today, police said. Visuals from the accident site show a…
Jairam Ramesh Asks “How To Persuade The Chair”, Jagdeep Dhankhar Responds
Rajya Sabha Chairman and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Thursday that everyone in the Parliament should have the highest regard for conforming to the rules of the House, as…
Raj Kundra’s House Raided By Enforcement Directorate In Porn Content Case
Businessman Raj Kundra’s house and offices were raided today by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) today as part of a money laundering probe related to the production and distribution of pornographic…
Cameras In Corbett National Park Being Misused To Intimidate Women: Study
Cameras and drones originally planted in Corbett National Park for conservation activities, such as monitoring animals, are being deliberately misused by local government officials and men to surveil women without…
Crisil Reaffirms Strong Credit Ratings for Adani Group Amid Legal Challenges
Backing embattled Adani Group, rating agency CRISIL Ratings on Friday said the conglomerate has sufficient liquidity and operational cash flows to meet debt obligations and committed capex and that there…
Opinion: How One Nation, One Subscription Can Spur Knowledge Revolution
In 2011, frustrated by the high cost of accessing scientific literature, Aaron Swartz, a young programmer and internet activist, downloaded millions of academic articles from JSTOR, one of the largest…
Indian Army Launches ‘Eklavya’ Digital Platform For Officers’ Training
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi on Thursday launched an online learning platform for the Indian Army nicknamed as “Eklavya”. This initiative aligns with the Indian Army…
Adani Group Stocks Surge, Adani Green Jumps Nearly 15%
Shares of all 11 listed Adani Group firms rallied in morning trade on Friday, with Adani Green Energy surging nearly 15 per cent. The stock of Adani Green Energy jumped…
Raghav Chadha’s Rajya Sabha Move To Discuss “Atrocities On Hindus In Bangladesh”
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday gave a Suspension of Business notice in Rajya Sabha to discuss “atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh and arrest of ISKCON priest Chinmon…
Navy Seizes 2 Sri Lankan Fishing Boats, Recovers 500 Kg Of Crystal Meth
In a swift and coordinated operation, the Indian Navy successfully intercepted two Sri Lankan-flagged fishing boats suspected of narcotics smuggling in the Arabian Sea. According to an official release, the…
Odisha Ramps Up Security After Terrorist’s Threat To Disrupt Key Meet Today
Odisha has ramped up its security after US-based pro-Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun issued a threat to disrupt a key meeting, the All India Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals…
30 Injured During Flaming Torch Procession In Madhya Pradesh’s Khandwa
Thirty persons, including women and children, were injured during a flaming torch procession in Khandwa of Madhya Pradesh, an official said on Friday. The incident occurred around Thursday midnight when…
Teacher By Day, Food Delivery At Night: Bihar Man’s Struggle For Survival
The year is 2022. The Kumar household in Bihar’s Bhagalpur is beaming with joy. Amit Kumar, the eldest son of the family, has secured a government job. He is now…
Schools, Colleges In Manipur’s Imphal Valley, Jiribam Reopen After 13 Days
Schools and colleges in Manipur’s Imphal Valley and Jiribam district resumed classes on Friday after a hiatus of 13 days, officials said. Students in their school uniforms and parents were…
Teacher By Day, Food Delivery At Night: Bihar Man’s Struggle For Survival
The year is 2022. The Kumar household in Bihar’s Bhagalpur is beaming with joy. Amit Kumar, the eldest son of the family, has secured a government job. He is now…
Watch: Indian Man Carries Crocodile On His Shoulder, Video Goes Viral
A Uttar Pradesh man has gone viral after he was spotted carrying a massive, 20-foot-long, 150-kg live crocodile on his shoulder, much to the amazement of the onlookers. The footage…
Birsa Munda’s Great-Grandson, Injured In Road Accident, Dies At 45
Tribal icon Birsa Munda’s great-grandson Mangal Munda, who was undergoing treatment at a hospital here after being injured in a road accident, died of “cardiovascular failure” on Friday, an official…
90% Top Indian Firms Favour Work From Office, More Than World Average: Survey
India demonstrates a strong preference for office-based work, with 90 per cent of organizations requiring employees to work from the office for at least three days a week, according to…
Winter Session Live Updates: Healthcare, Bangladesh Violence In Focus
Day 5 of the Parliament Winter Session will begin at 11 am with Members of Parliament moving motions on various healthcare issues. This includes the election of members to serve…
Fact Check: AI Audio Falsely Shared As Amitabh Bachchan’s Opinion On Politics
A post (here, here, and here) featuring a video allegedly released by Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan is doing its rounds on social media. It is being claimed that Amitabh Bachchan…
Man Killed 5 In A Month, Targeted People On Trains. How He Was Caught
The arrest of a man on charges of raping and killing a 19-year-old woman in Gujarat has opened up a can of worms, with police officers saying that the accused…
“What Did Mohan Bhagwat Say?”, Asks Ajmer Dargah Chief Amid Court Order Row
Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the Ajmer Dargah, Syed Zainul Abidin Ali Khan, the Sajjada Nasheen of the Dargah, said on Thursday that anyone can file a petition for “publicity”…
“Focus On Drugs Threat To Mizo Society”: Manipur Government To MNF
The Manipur government has strongly criticised the “constant meddling in the internal affairs” of the violence-hit state by the Mizo National Front (MNF), a Mizoram-based political party led by a…
Four Killed, Three Injured In Road Accident In Bihar: Cops
At least four people were killed and three others injured in a tragic road accident on Thursday evening in the Arwal district of Bihar. The incident took place around 7:30…
UP Government Orders Judicial Probe Into Sambhal Violence
The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has ordered a judicial inquiry into the recent incident of violence in Sambhal in which at least four persons lost their lives. As…
‘Udaipur City Palace’ Reopens Gates After 4 Days Amid Royal Coronation Row
The long-standing dispute over coronation rituals within Udaipur’s former royal family was resolved on Thursday evening as the gates of the historic City Palace were finally reopened at 6:30 PM…
Karnataka Replaces Governor With Chief Minister As University Chancellor
In a major decision, the Karnataka government has replaced the Governor with the Chief Minister as Chancellor of the Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University. The decision was…
After Student Suicides, Drug Abuse Sparks Concern In Kota
Kota, the coaching capital of the country which has been making headlines for student suicides, now has another big problem to contend with – students getting hooked to drugs. Experts…
2 Arrested For Throwing Acid On Narcotics Department Officer In Rajasthan
A woman and a man were detained for allegedly throwing acid on a narcotics department officer on Thursday in Rajasthan’s Pratapgarh, police said. SP Pratapgarh Vineet Bansal said that the…
Delhi Records Season’s Coldest Night, Air Quality Remains ‘Very Poor’
Delhi’s air quality remained in the “very poor” category for the fifth consecutive day on Thursday, while the city recorded its coldest night of the season. The minimum temperature dipped…
Rajasthan Police Adds ‘SOS’ Feature In Its App For Women’s Safety
Rajasthan Police has introduced a women safety section on an application that provides information on its activities to the people of the state. The new “Need Help” feature on RajCop…
Delhi Power Demand Expected To Break Record This Winter: Discom
The peak power demand of the national capital in the upcoming winter season is expected to the break previous record of 6,300 MW, discom officials said on Thursday. The BSES…
Indian Diplomats In Canada Under Surveillance, Centre Tells Parliament
Consular officials at the Indian consulate in Vancouver were recently informed by the Canadian authorities that they have been and continue to be under “audio and video surveillance” and that…
Delhi Pollution Panel Okays Vehicle Exemption For People With Disabilities
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has decided to ease restrictions under Stage-III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in NCR, allowing individuals with disabilities (PwDs)…
“Stubble Burning After 4 pm”: Top Court Asks For 24×7 Data On Farm Fires
Supreme Court ordered 24×7 data on stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana after farmers started timing the crop burning with the overpass of NASA satellites over the region, a problem…