Category: India

The Supreme Court on Tuesday told the NCPCR not to drag the court in its agenda over a petition seeking a special investigation team (SIT) probe into cases of children…

In western Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly, all it took were a few rounds of shoe-beatings for a local panchayat to absolve a man accused of sharing obscene pictures of a young…

Union minister Jayant Chaudhary on Tuesday said he wants the Uttar Pradesh Police to become so strong that it does not need to carry out encounters and the “fear of…

Akshay Shinde, accused in the Badlapur sexual assault case who died in an alleged shootout, had said he would not spare anyone after grabbing a pistol inside a police van,…

The Kuki-Zo tribes in Manipur have asked their community to be vigilant between September 26 and 29, days after the Manipur Security Adviser confirmed in a press conference that some…

A court here on Monday sentenced a 48-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his mother, a government counsel said. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 51,000 on…

Police arrested a man on Tuesday morning for allegedly raping a nine-year-old girl at a village in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena district, officials said. After the incident on Monday evening, the…

With the monsoon season nearing its end, the air quality in the national capital turned “poor” on Tuesday, officials said. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the city’s…

BJP’s allies on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership following his visit to the US, with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu asserting that they are “lucky” to…

Just before its departure, smoke emanated from the wing portion of a Dubai-bound flight with 280 passengers, leading to a flutter on Tuesday night, airport officials said. After the smoke…

A 22-year-old man has been arrested here while two others are wanted for allegedly bashing up two boys and parading them naked on suspicion that they were thieves, police said…

The forest department in Udaipur district, with the help of the Army, has captured two leopards, bringing a sigh of relief to residents of Gogunda town where three people were…

Affirming support for the reformation of the United Nations Security Council to better represent the developing world, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken said that the United States has long…

Flowing above the danger mark, a swollen river Ganga has swallowed up at least 10 houses in Bihar’s Mamalkha village. Videos shot by residents of the area show three of…

Stressing the need to address misconceptions around sexual health, the Supreme Court on Monday said promoting a comprehensive understanding of the benefits of sex education was essential for reducing the…

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death by three juveniles in Delhi’s Shakarpur area after he refused to treat them for buying a new phone, police have said. The incident…

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah – facing prosecution in the alleged MUDA land scam case – underlined his confidence in the judicial system Tuesday, and slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party’s “revenge…

CPI(M) MLA M Mukesh has been arrested by the Kerala Police in the latest wave of MeToo cases that swept the Mollywood industry. A former actress had accused the actor-turned-politician…

In a significant development, French aircraft maker Dassault Aviation is to set up a new Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Noida to provide support to the French-origin fighter…

The firestorm over a Kolkata doctor’s gruesome rape and murder and the flood crisis threaten to severely impact Bengal’s Rs 50,000 crore Durga Puja economy. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, her…

A 32-year-old mentally challenged man was beaten to death allegedly for breaking the glass of a tempo parked near his house in Rohini’s Prem Nagar area, police said on Tuesday.…

The Centre today said that an mpox case involving a man in Kerala was from the fast-spreading clade 1b variety, marking South Asia’s first recorded case from the new strain.…

Seven persons were killed and three others were seriously injured in a collision between a truck and an auto-rickshaw in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, police said. The…

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today said the government will take strong action against anyone caught throwing stones on trains. The Union Minister’s comments come a day after stones were thrown…

Sixteen people of a village in Medak district of Telangana were arrested for allegedly enforcing a social boycott on members of a Dalit family after they refused to play ‘Dappu’…

The Thane police have registered a case of attempt to murder against Badlapur sexual assault crime accused Akshay Shinde, after he allegedly opened fire at cops, and also filed a…

Sensex has hit 85,000 points for the first time, extending its rally for the third day with an upward push from steelmakers and automakers. Nifty is also nearing the 26,000-mark.…

Pankaj Mishra in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu Sridhar Vembu, running his bootstrapped company Zoho, which has over $1.5 billion in annual revenues, is a rare symbol of entrepreneurial freedom in an…

The Food Safety and Drug Administration department in Mathura on Monday collected 43 samples of food items from 15 shops near religious sites in Mathura, Vrindavan and other places, officials…

The BJP on Tuesday demanded Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah resign his post. This was shortly after the High Court ruled in favour of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s order sanctioning the…

The death of Akshay Shinde — the man accused of raping two four-year-olds in Badlapur — in police firing this evening is snowballing into a controversy ahead of the assembly…

Central Health Ministry on Monday issued a show cause notice to a ghee-supplying company. The ministry received samples from 4four companies, out of which one company’s samples failed the quality…

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump had said that he was going to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit here but they did not meet. PM Modi’s brief trip…

Amid controversy over “adulteration” in Tirupati laddus, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav has alleged that shops in Mathura are selling adulterated ‘khoya’ and demanded an inquiry. Talking to reporters during…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday for his “clear support” of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two leaders met on the sidelines of…

Lawrence Bishnoi, currently one of the biggest criminals involved in multiple cases including the firing near actor Salman Khan’s house, has been recorded trying to extort money from a Delhi-based…

The crime branch of Delhi Police has again summoned former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot’s ex-OSD Lokesh Sharma for interrogation in connection with a phone tapping case registered by Union…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday left for home after wrapping up his “successful and substantial” three-day visit to the US during which he attended the Quad Leaders’ meeting, an…

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti, on Monday, talked about the “close friendship” between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden and its role in the rapidly expanding…

United States sees India as a “friend and partner” and not as a counterbalance to any other country, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti has said and emphasised that the…

The Karnataka High Court has introduced strict guidelines for live-streaming of judicial proceedings to prevent unauthorised sharing of clips on social media platforms. The incident stems from remarks made by…

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s car was stuck in a muddy pothole today in Jharkhand where he had gone for a public rally. In a video, the car Shivraj Chouhan…

Amid the controversy over the “adulteration” of Tirupati laddus, the famous Mankameshwar temple here has banned offerings of ‘prasad’ bought by devotees from outside and said they can offer homemade…

A Delhi court on Monday granted till December 7 interim bail to Rau’s IAS Study Circle CEO Abhishek Gupta and its coordinator Deshpal Singh in a case related to the…

A Sikh student was thrashed and his turban forcibly removed by some students during a clash with another group at a college in Delhi, triggering criticism as the video went…

Lounges at Adani-operated airports will now accept all major debit and credit cards from other access providers, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd (AAHL) has announced. This comes following Dreamfolks Services’ unexpected…

A man has been arrested for allegedly branding his 11-year-old daughter with hot tongs in Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur district, police said on Monday. Parul Singh Chandel, Station House Officer (SHO)…

A 23-year-old man was killed after his bike crashed into an SUV and then a pick-up van in Gujarat’s Vadodara district. The accident took place last week in Waghodia town.…

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday teased his cabinet colleague Ramdas Athawale over his ability to hold onto his cabinet spot across multiple governments. “It may not be guaranteed that…

Downloading and watching child pornography is an offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the Supreme Court ruled today in a landmark judgment on the stringent…

Former Union minister Sharad Pawar on Monday said that he and nephew Ajit Pawar are together as a family, but made it clear that the latter was heading a different…

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Monday issued notice to debt-ridden air carrier SpiceJet over the plea filed by one of its operational creditors. A two-member NCLT bench, comprising…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has reported its highest-ever monthly payroll addition in July 2024, with 19.94 lakh members joining the ranks. This highlights a shift in India’s employment…

Starting October 1, several important changes in personal finance will take effect. From small savings schemes to updates regarding Aadhaar cards, staying informed about these changes is essential for effective…

The body of a UPSC aspirant from Rajasthan’s Dausa was discovered hanging in a forested area of Delhi’s Mukherjee Nagar on September 20, police said. The aspirant, Deepak, had been…

Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar responded to speculation about Congress leader Kumari Selja joining the BJP, saying, “Only she can answer” regarding her intentions. He suggested that after the treatment…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing thousands of expat Indians in New York today, said as India’s first Prime Minister born after Independence, he could not give his life for the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Kuwait Crown Prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah Al-Sabah, in New York on Sunday (local time). Prior to this, PM Modi…

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday ordered a judicial inquiry into the alleged torture of an Army officer and the sexual assault of his fiancee at a police…

India does not seek its dominance but wants to play a role in the prosperity of the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday, asserting that India’s role will…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted the growing stature of India at the global platform and said that “the world listens when India speaks.” Addressing the Indian diaspora in New…

In his historic address to the Indian diaspora at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York on Sunday , Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that India’s ‘Namaste’…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing expat Indians in New York today, said India is trying its best to host the 2036 Olympics. Speaking at the glittering “Modi And US” event…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an enthusiastic welcome in Philadelphia as he kicked off his three-day visit to the United States, on Saturday. A large number of people from the…

US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a watershed arrangement to set up a semiconductor fabrication plant focused on advanced sensing, communication, and power electronics for national…

Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday said that he would move out of his official residence during the upcoming Navratri festival that begins on October 3. In his…

The principal of a government-run primary school in Gujarat’s Dahod district was arrested for allegedly killing a six-year-old girl student after she resisted his attempt to sexually molest her, police…

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has started an 11-day penance till October 1, after which he plans to visit Tirumala to seek forgiveness of Lord Venkateswara for what…

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to introduce a Vande Bharat train between Ayodhya and Sitamarhi so that pilgrims get better…

Police have arrested a woman and her two sons in connection with the murder of her 17-year-old daughter last week, officials said on Sunday. The trio hatched the murder plan…

Police have launched an investigation after a woman lodged an FIR alleging rape by her brother-in-law who forced her to abort her pregnancy in Thane district, an official said on…

An 11-year-old boy was killed after a heavy iron gate fell on him while he was trying to enter a park in Bengaluru, the police said. The boy had pushed…

Hitting out at the previous YSRCP government, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday alleged that several procedures to procure ghee by the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams ( TTD)…

A cleric was arrested on Sunday for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl in a mosque in the Alwar district of Rajasthan, police said. The girl was playing outside her house…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day visit to US started off with a bilateral meeting with US President Joe Biden. The two leaders met at Mr Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware.…

Savitri Jindal, an independent candidate contesting from the Hisar Assembly seat in Haryana, released her “Sankalp Patra” on Sunday. In the Sankalp Patra, she expressed her commitment to the development…

In a tragic incident, three people including a Class 7 student were electrocuted to death when they inadvertently stepped onto an illegal electric fence erected to prevent wild boars from…

Luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz has received a notice from the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, accusing it of violating environmental rules. The notice was issued after the pollution control body chairman…

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday appointed Uday Bhanu Chib as the new president of the Indian Youth Congress with immediate effect. “Hon’ble Congress President has appointed Shri Uday Bhanu…

A hairstylist working in the Bengali film industry has attempted death by suicide, allegedly after she was denied work on the instructions of an association of hairstylists working in Bengali…

An FIR was registered on Sunday against Samajwadi Party’s Faizabad MP Awadhesh Prasad’s son Ajit Prasad for allegedly kidnapping, threatening, and assaulting a man, police said. The FIR was lodged…

A 38-year-old software engineer suffering from depression died by suicide at his home in Chennai. Police said Karthikeyan electrocuted himself and his wife found him tangled in a live wire…

A public interest litigation (PIL) matter has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking a probe by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into the alleged use of animal fat in…

Two men drowned while bathing in the Ganga river in Shivpuri near Rishikesh on Sunday, police said. A team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) started a search operation…

Police have booked three brothers for allegedly killing a shopkeeper here who refused to sell them a tobacco packet, police said on Sunday. The police identified the accused as Deepak,…

British rock band Coldplay on Sunday added a third show to the Mumbai leg of its “Music Of The Spheres World Tour 2025” citing “phenomenal demand”, hours after fans expressed…

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote another letter to PM Narendra Modi on the flood situation in West Bengal, maintaining that Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) released water from its reservoirs without…

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking the RSS if it agreed with the BJP’s politics of using central agencies to break up…

BSP president and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati expressed concern over “rising” crimes against women across the country and questioned governments’ intentions and policies on women’s safety. “It is…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his talks with US President Joe Biden ahead of the Quad summit were extremely fruitful. The two leaders discussed regional and global issues during their…

The US and India plan to elevate bilateral technical, financial, and policy support to expand complementary manufacturing capacity for building on existing clean energy cooperation between the two nations, according…

US President Joe Biden has told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the United States supports initiatives to reform global institutions to reflect India’s important voice, including permanent membership for India…

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought a detailed response from the Union Ministry of Labour and Employment over the death of a young chartered accountant in Pune. Anna…

A 38-year-old software engineer suffering from depression died by suicide at his home in Chennai. Police said Karthikeyan electrocuted himself and his wife found him tangled in a live wire…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Japan PM Kishida Fumio, and Australia’s Anthony Albanese – met for the fourth in-person Quad Leaders Summit in Wilmington, Delaware on Saturday.…

The US returned 297 antiquities during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, bringing the total number of antiquities recovered by India since 2014 to 640. The move is part of India’s…

The dinging bell of a tram rattling through the streets of the Indian city of Kolkata is all it takes for Deep Das to have the “happiest moment” of his…