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Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday said that the state government will airlift the minor girl, who was set on fire by miscreants in Puri, to AIIMS Delhi…

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta had to make an emergency landing back to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) after an engine reportedly caught fire shortly after take-off…

Singapore announced it was battling a “serious” cyberattack against its critical infrastructure, attributing the hack to an espionage group that experts have linked to China.

The India Meteorological Department has predicted drizzles or rain with thunderstorms in the national capital on Sunday, an official said.

In a shocker from Uttar Pradesh’s Mirzapur, a CRPF personnel in uniform was thrown to the floor, punched and kicked by a group of Kanwariyas following an argument over a…

The Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said they have busted a large-scale illegal religious conversion racket and arrested 10 people from six states.

In order to tackle the rising complaints about water contamination in residential areas, the Delhi government will replace old water pipelines under a new Water Master Plan, Parvesh Sahib Singh…

The Bangladeshi national held for allegedly stabbing and injuring actor Saif Ali Khan has moved a bail application before a court here claiming he was innocent and that the FIR…

Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday arrested YSRCP Lok Sabha member PV Midhun Reddy in the alleged Rs 3,200-crore liquor scam during the previous YSRCP regime.

A boat carrying tourists capsized during a sudden thunderstorm in Vietnam on Saturday afternoon during a sightseeing excursion, killing 34 people, state media reported. Eight others remain missing.

The Trump administration’s decision to slash nearly all U.S. foreign aid has left dozens of water and sanitation projects half-finished across the globe.

In South Sudan, however, the creative work of such artisans is now fueled by an economic crisis that has left the government on the verge of bankruptcy and many people…

Israel on Saturday dismissed a renewed pledge by Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa to protect minorities after deadly sectarian clashes, saying it was “very dangerous” to be a minority in…

South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol was indicted Saturday on additional criminal charges related to his ill-fated imposition of martial law, about three months after he was formally…

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today launched a fresh attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming the BJP-led Assam government is threatening citizens who want to coexist…

In a big step toward tackling Delhi’s chronic traffic congestion, the Centre and Delhi government have cleared nine major infrastructure projects worth Rs 24,000 crore.

Bhopal Police’s decision to publicly parade gangster Zubair Maulana allegedly after shaving his head, beard, and moustache has sparked serious legal and ethical concerns, with the Madhya Pradesh High Court…

US President Donald Trump’s vague statement about five jets being downed during Operation Sindoor has sparked a political battle in India, with Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi calling for…

In a shocking lapse of safety, the ceiling of a classroom at PM Shri Maharani Laxmibai Girls School in BaBarkheda Pathani collapsed during a lesson, injuring a student

In a fiery Truth Social post on Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced that he has formally asked the Justice Department to release all grand jury testimony related to the…

Four kilograms of cocaine hidden inside superhero comic books, worth Rs 40 crore, were seized at the Bengaluru International Airport on Saturday, leading to the arrest of one passenger.

An Air India Express flight IX 110 from Hyderabad to Phuket on Saturday was diverted back to Hyderabad shortly after departure due to technical issue.

Two teenagers, aged 16 and 17, have been detained for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy on the premises of a school in Indore, police officials said here on Saturday.

The IMD on Saturday issued a ‘red alert’ for five northern districts of Kerala, where incessant rains lashed several towns and high-range areas, causing inundation and traffic snarls.

In a startling revelation that could potentially expose an organised racket of illegal immigration and identity fraud, Bhopal Police has detained a Bangladeshi national, Abdul Kalam, who had been living…

In a strongly-worded letter sent to the Prime Minister and others, an MP from Andhra Pradesh has called for urgent intervention into what he termed the “unconstitutional” and “inhuman” treatment…

Amid a row over the issue, a 15-member special task force has been constituted by the West Tripura district to detect, identify and deport illegal immigrants, including Rohingyas, from Bangladesh…

Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel issued a warning regarding the upcoming film Udaipur Files, which is based on the 2022 murder of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal.

An Indian-origin doctor in New Jersey has been charged with multiple medical frauds such as distributing opioids without a legitimate medical purpose, soliciting sexual favors from patients in exchange for…

In an attack in Niger, gunmen killed at least two Indians and abducted a third according to Indian authorities. The attack took place in Niger’s southwest Dosso region.

Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a school van driver for allegedly sexually assaulting a four year old girl student. The accused has been identified as Mohd Arif.

A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery student of Sharda University in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide in the women’s hostel, alleging humiliation and mental harassment by two faculty members,…

A software engineer was rounded up from Faridabad in connection with the five e-mails sent to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) threatening to blow up the Golden Temple, officials…

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) has suspended four of its employees following allegations that they were practicing a non-Hindu faith, which is reportedly in violation of the institution’s code of…

A 36-year-old man’s death in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar, initially attributed to accidental electrocution, has turned into a murder case following the discovery of a chat between his wife and cousin.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that India will enter international trade agreements only if they serve the country’s interests.

Revanth Reddy underscored the vital importance of projects such as the Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme, along with Dindi, Kalwakurthy, Bheema, Nettempadu, and Koilsagar for Telangana’s development.

The accused were arrested from a housing complex in the satellite township of the metropolis following raids conducted jointly by the Bihar Police and its West Bengal counterpart.

The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that avehicle drove into crowd in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood leaving more than 20 injured.

During a speech at the Pakistani Parliament, Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar openly defended The Resistance Front (TRF). On 18th July, the United States designated TRF as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

What began as an awkward moment during a Coldplay concert has now inspired a quirky point-and-click game. And, it is making the rounds online.

Ms Bijlani said the main door and window grills were broken, a television set was missing, and several household items, including beds and a refrigerator, as well as CCTVs, were…

In the wake of the US’ designation of The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has offered insight into the behind-the-scenes diplomatic exchanges…

A 13-year-old boy was allegedly sodomised by two teenagers who forced him into oral sex on the campus of a school in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore city, police said on Saturday.

The victim, Karan Dev, was brought to the Mata Rooprani Maggo Hospital on July 13 by his wife, Sushmita – who claimed that he had accidentally suffered an electric shock.

Thackeray is not just a brand, but an identity of Maharashtra, Marathi manoos and Hindu pride, but some people are trying to finish it off, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav…

Eyewitnesses said that the three attackers stopped her near a desolate stretch near the Bhargavi River, picked her up, set her on fire, and fled the scene.

Chirag Paswan on Saturday came down heavily on the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government, holding it responsible for the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued notices to tech giants Google and Meta in connection with its ongoing investigation into alleged money laundering linked to betting applications, official sources said.

The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) President, Captain CS Randhawa on Saturday called out Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their reports on the Air India plane crash.

A second-year Bachelor of Dental Surgery student of a Greater Noida University student allegedly died by suicide late Friday night in the girls’ hostel located at the university campus, police…

US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that “five jets were shot down” in the recent conflict between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

After its letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress party is launching a campaign to put pressure on the central government to introduce a bill in the upcoming Parliament…

A schoolgirl was allegedly hacked to death in broad daylight at a village in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills district, police said on Saturday.

A hotel employees quick action saved a pilgrim from being swept away by floodwaters near Ajmer Dargah after heavy rain caused severe waterlogging in the area.

The incident was captured on CCTV, which showed a speeding white Creta car hitting the two pedestrians and then ramming into a scooter.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday said it has filed a chargesheet against former Uttarakhand minister and Congress leader Harak Singh Rawat, his wife Deepti Rawat and others in a…

A senior official of a nationalised bank allegedly committed suicide in Baramati in Maharashtra’s Pune district, with a note recovered from the spot citing work pressure, police said on Friday.

An illegal immigrant was arrested by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Friday in New York. But it wasn’t just the arrest that caught attention.

Pakistan has extended the closure of its airspace for flights operated by Indian airlines by another month till August 24, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said.

At least six Maoists were killed in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Friday in an anti-Maoist operation.

A 47-year-old woman was shot dead on Friday while returning from a court hearing in Agra in Uttar Pradesh, with police suspecting that her husband was involved in the murder…

The Directorate of Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 7.31 crore located in Ludhiana and Mohali.

Expressing concern over the scuffle between supporters of two MLAs on the Maharashtra Assembly premises on Thursday, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that, instead of discussions, messages are being conveyed…

Uddhav Thackeray has responded to an ‘offer’ by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis that has sparked huge speculation.

Astronomer Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Andy Byron has been sent on leave and co-founder and Chief Product Officer Pete DeJoy has been appointed as an interim, the company announced on…

The spectre of Madhya Pradesh’s most controversial scam – Vyapam – has once again returned to haunt the political landscape.

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor, authorities said on Friday, in a move he described as “a supreme humiliation.”

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday flagged the surging number of pending court cases involving the government and called for a complete revamp of how litigation is handled, in a…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday repeated his threat to slap a 10% tariff on imports from members of the BRICS group of developing nations and said the group would…

The leaders of Israel and Syria have agreed to a ceasefire days after major Israeli strikes, a US envoy said Friday, as he urged all sides in war-torn Syria to…

US President Donald Trump sued Dow Jones, News Corp, two Wall Street Journal reporters and the newspaper’s owner Rupert Murdoch on Friday for libel and slander.

YSR Congress MP PV Midhun Reddy is expected to surrender before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Saturday morning in connection with the alleged multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor scam.

A Bangladeshi scholar was expelled from the South Asian University and a fine of Rs. 5000 was imposed on the students’ mess secretary for serving non-vegetarian food on Maha Shivratri,…

Three people died Friday in an explosion at a police training facility in Los Angeles, in what one local official called an accident.

It started out as a routine bit of fun at a Coldplay concert: Lead singer Chris Martin asked the cameras to scan the crowd for his “Jumbotron Song,” when he…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday hit out at Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, accusing him of betraying his ally Devendra Fadnavis in 2019.

Delhi’s Rekha Gupta Government is developing a long-term plan to prevent blackouts in National Capital as city’s peak electricity demand expected to surge in coming years.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray on Friday said if Hindi was made mandatory for Classes 1 to 5 in schools in Maharashtra, his party will “shut down schools”.

Donald Trump’s administration said it would seek the release of grand jury testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein on Friday, as the US president sought to dispel lingering political fallout over…

When limits on liquids were introduced at TSA checkpoints across the country in 2006, bins overflowed with bottled water, toothpaste, shaving cream and so much more.

US aviation giant Boeing on Thursday signed a contract worth billions of dollars to sell 12 787 Dreamliners.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that peace negotiations with Russia needed “more momentum” and that he had asked new National Security and Defence Council secretary Rustem Umerov to…

President Donald Trump has looked to the marble finishes and hefty price tag of the Federal Reserve headquarters to claim grounds to fire Chair Jerome Powell.

Tata Sons and Tata Trusts on Friday said they have set up a Rs 500 crore welfare trust for the victims of the Air India plane crash.

PM Narendra Modi on Friday tore into the Trinamool Congress, accusing it of risking Bengal’s identity and national security by promoting infiltration for vote-bank politics, and asserted that only the…

The Patna zonal office of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached movable and immovable properties worth approximately Rs 2.83 crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Dismissing Kapil Sibal as an “average lawyer”, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday said Parliament cannot be dictated by one MP’s “personal agenda”.

A 15-month-old baby has died in Belgium after being left inside a car on a warm summer day.

Kremlin said on Friday that it did not believe that a tougher stance US President Donald Trump has adopted towards Russia over its war in Ukraine means the end of…

The declared incomes of registered unrecognised political parties witnessed a 223 per cent spike in 2022-23 and more than 73 per cent of these parties failed to publicly disclose their…

Bihar is poised to see a new era of leaders and his party, Jan Suraaj, will either get less than 10 seats in the upcoming Assembly elections or so many…

A man in Uttar Pradesh Googled how to kill his lover, with whom he was in a live-in relationship, after she left him, objecting to his demand, the police said.…

A mother-daughter duo from Punjab’s Ludhiana district found a novel way to dupe prospective bachelor emigrants to Canada by exploiting their eagerness to settle abroad.

A fourth-year student of B Tech was found hanging in his hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur campus on Friday, the fourth unnatural death case at…

Massive cuts to humanitarian budgets risk leaving more than 11 million refugees without desperately needed aid, the United Nations warned Friday.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) distanced itself from the INDIA bloc on Friday, saying it is not part of the opposition alliance anymore and questioning the Congress party’s role in…

All parties are on board with the impeachment of Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose house a large amount of cash was found in March, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told…

Unlike what might be suggested, ‘liberalism’ is not stuffed in our potatoes, nor is it a virus Bengali women are born with. One is not born but becomes Rani Chatterjee…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is on the brink of collapse. Israel’s two ultra-Orthodox parties – United Torah Judaism (UTJ) and Shas – have announced plans to leave Netanyahu’s…