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Muhammadali who had last month confessed to killing someone in 1986, when he was a teenager, had committed another murder three years after that.

Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said the interpretation of law or the Constitution has to be “pragmatic” and in a way that suits the needs of…

The Congress-led UDF and BJP staged widespread protests in Kerala seeking the resignation of state Health Minister Veena George over the death of a woman when a portion of the…

Monojit Mishra, prime accused in the gangrape of a student at South Calcutta Law College, along with his accomplices spent considerable time drinking liquor inside the institute’s guard room after…

Former MLC N Ramchander Rao, an ABVP veteran and senior advocate, on Saturday took over as the new president of the BJP in Telangana, succeeding G Kishan Reddy.

Police in Madhya Pradesh capital Bhopal began a probe on Saturday after a viral video showed several Tricolours being burnt at a garbage dump.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from July 3-4 at the invitation of Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

A Delhi special court on Saturday declared UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari a Fugitive Economic Offender under the Fugitive Economic Offenders (FEO) Act, in connection with an income tax case…

A pall of gloom descended upon him, the man told NDTV as his 24-year-old daughter telephoned him to say that she had been raped at her college in Kolkata and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei on Saturday agreed to diversify India-Argentina trade basket and vowed to expand cooperation in a range of critical areas such as…

PM Narendra Modi was felicitated with the ‘Key to the City of Buenos Aires’, a symbolic ceremonial honour, during his official two-day state visit in Argentina, recognising his contribution in…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome from the Indian community upon his arrival in Rio de Janeiro for a four-day visit to Brazil during which he will participate…

Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday made his first public appearance since the outbreak of his country’s recent 12-day war with Israel, taking part in a religious ceremony…

BRICS leaders meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday are expected to decry US President Donald Trump’s “indiscriminate” trade tariffs, saying they are illegal and risk hurting the global economy.

Dalai Lama called to focus on achieving peace of mind through cultivating a good heart and by being compassionate.

The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turns 90 on Sunday after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his…

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (EPS) on Friday launched a new party logo and unveiled the slogan “Protecting People, Redeeming Tamil Nadu” ahead of his state-wide election tour for…

In a shocking confession, a man from a village in Karnataka has come forward and told the police that he has disposed of the bodies of several people who were…

Rumblings within the BJP-led government in Tripura have intensified with an MLA of the Tipra Motha Party, which is a key ally, issuing an ultimatum and saying the party could…

Some 300 refugees from Myanmar fled to Mizoram’s Zokhawthar village after clashes between two Chin insurgent groups broke out in the neighbouring country, officials said.

Four AC mechanics were found dead in their sleep, allegedly due to suffocation from inhaling toxic fumes, possibly from leakage of chemicals used in AC servicing, inside their home in…

The Andhra Pradesh police on Saturday identified one of the two terror suspects arrested here recently by Tamil Nadu police as a “big fish”, with advanced bomb making skills.

Elon Musk, an ex-ally of US President Donald Trump, said Saturday he had launched a new political party in the United States to challenge what the tech billionaire described as…

Inequality in India has come down significantly between 2011-12 and 2022-23, making it the fourth-most equal country globally, according to a World Bank report.

An influential body of Manipur’s Kuki tribes has asked MLAs from their community not to be a part of the next state government whenever it is formed.

Entrepreneur Subroto Bagchi has shared a picture of his last drawn salary cheque on social media. Mr Bagchi served as the Chief Advisor to the Government of Odisha in Institution…

Choosing to respond with sarcasm after the Thackeray cousins’ ‘Voice of Marathi’ rally on Saturday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has said Bal Thackeray must be showering him with blessings…

More than 160 bird species including endangered and migratory ones like the greater flamingo and Indian pitta have been recorded across the national capital as part of the Delhi Bird…

A doctor was examining a patient, when a man standing at the door moved in closer and shot at him, shows a disturbing video from Punjab’s Moga.

Having led the battle against the three-language component of the National Education Policy, which he calls an attempt at ‘Hindi imposition’ by the BJP, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin…

Moved by the video of a debt-hit farmer pulling a plough all by himself to till his field in Maharashtra’s Latur district, state minister Babasaheb Patil on Saturday cleared his…

Fugitive business Nirav Modi’s brother has been arrested in the United States on an extradition request from India.

A court here on Friday passed an ex-parte interim injunction order restraining actor Kamal Haasan from making any remarks against Kannada language.

In Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district, a miracle of mathematics and manpower has been achieved: 168 labourers and 65 masons were employed to apply four litres of paint to a government…

Parts of the car flew in the air and an hoarding crashed to the ground after a speeding Scorpio SUV rammed into a pole in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj.

A woman has been arrested after masquerading for nearly two years as a police sub-inspector inside the Rajasthan Police Academy (RPA), attending training sessions, wearing official uniforms, and even posing…

The incident occurred when a car carrying four persons from the Tonk Cantonment area accidentally collided with a handcart while passing through Jahazpur’s main market.

Apart from Mr Rijiju, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and renowned Hollywood actor Richard Gere also attended the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations.

The weather department has warned of possible landslides, flash floods, waterlogging, and damage to vulnerable structures, crops, and essential services.

A 25-year-old man was found dead inside a lift after a massive fire broke out at a Vishal Mega Mart outlet in Delhi’s Karol Bagh on Friday.

Raj Thackeray last shared a stage with Uddhav Thackeray in 2005.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance said they would further increase oil output in August to 548,000 barrels per day.

At least 18 people were injured after a fire broke out on a Ryanair Boeing 737 aircraft at Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) in Spain. The incident occurred on Saturday,…

In a landmark step for green infrastructure, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world’s first steel slag road at any port, setting a new global…

Parisians rushed for a dip in the Seine as the authorities opened the river to public swimming for the first time since 1923 after an extensive clean-up operation spurred on…

Pope Leo appointed a French archbishop as the new leader of the Vatican’s commission on clergy sexual abuse, in the US pontiff’s first public move to confront an issue that…

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday took a swipe at Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis over the government’s attempt to impose Hindi in the state, and sought to…

Three Indian nationals have been kidnapped by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group in the West African nation of Mali. Among those kidnapped is 28-year-old P Venkataraman, a resident of Odisha’s Ganjam…

Senior advocate R S Cheema, representing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday argued that the AICC was not trying to sell the assets of Associated Journals Limited (AJL), but rather…

Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray last shared the stage during an election campaign in 2005.

AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Saturday launched his 2026 election campaign with the release of a new logo and slogan from the party headquarters, ‘MGR Maligai’, in Chennai.

In a shocking incident, a 30-year-old man from Navi Mumbai allegedly forced his wife and mother-in-law to perform certain “black magic” rituals in the buff to help his brother-in-law get…

The Dalai Lama on Saturday put to rest rumours surrounding the announcement of his successor as he said he hopes to live for another 30-40 years more to serve people.

With Assembly elections just a few months away, the cold-blooded murder of Gopal Khemka, a prominent businessman and owner of Magadh Hospital, has triggered a political firestorm in Bihar.

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday targeted the Centre over its alleged imposition of Hindi across the country, including Maharashtra.

A 24-year-old Indian-origin man has been jailed for life following what Scotland Yard described as a “significant” police investigation into an attempted rape and rape of a child in London.

Sophia Hutchins was one of the prominent transgender activists.

As his July 9 deadline approaches, Trump has repeatedly said he plans to inform countries of US tariff rates by sending them letters.

US President Donald Trump said Friday he was “very unhappy” about his telephone call with Vladimir Putin on the war in Ukraine, saying the Russian leader just wanted to “keep…

Abu Dhabi has completed its first test flight of a driverless electric air taxi, with plans to launch commercial services by early 2026.

India, with its dual role as a leading emerging economy and a global influencer, is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation not just for itself, but for all those who…

The incident took place recently in Bihar’s Sitamarhi district, where the police officer went to get petrol filled in his vehicle.

Pushkar Singh Dhami said that farmers are “not only the backbone of our economy but also the carrier of culture and tradition”.

Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi today claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will “meekly bow” to a deadline set by US President Donald Trump regarding reciprocal…

The incident took place near the ‘Panache’ Hotel in the Gandhi Maidan police station area when BJP leader Gopal Khemka was on his way home.

Amritsar Police have busted an arms-narcotics module operated by handlers based in Pakistan and Malaysia, arresting nine persons in two separate cases, officials said on Friday.

Dalai Lama was speaking during a ceremony organised by his followers to offer prayers for his long life, ahead of his 90th birthday.

Unidentified bike-borne gunmen shot dead their rival in the Najafgarh area of the national capital on Friday, police said.

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is visiting a home away from Earth that has seen continuous human presence for a quarter of a century and is floating around 400…

The Uttar Pradesh Police has said they have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly attempting to kill her husband and sons twice — first by poisoning and then…

Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai reaffirmed the Supreme Court’s commitment to transparency in judicial appointments during a felicitation ceremony organised by the Bombay Bar Association.

Eight members of a family, including a 24-year-old groom, were killed and two others seriously injured when a Bolero SUV carrying a wedding party crashed into the wall of a…

More than 1.27 crore women beneficiaries of Madhya Pradesh government’s flagship Ladli Behna Yojana will get a monthly aid of Rs 1,500 after Diwali, up from the current Rs 1,250,…

A 25-year-old man from Uttar Pradesh on Friday allegedly pushed his wife out of a running train in Jharkhand, a police officer said.

The Allahabad High Court on Friday dismissed a plea seeking a direction that the word “disputed structure” be used in place of “Shahi Eidgah Mosque” of Mathura.

A cleric was arrested on Friday for allegedly raping a 22-year-old student of a madrassa and forcing her to undergo abortion, police said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived here on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country’s top leadership to review ongoing cooperation and discuss ways to…

Forecasters issued a flood warning for Kerr County, urging those living near the Guadalupe River to “move to higher ground.”

The Manipur government has come up with a three-phase plan to ensure internally displaced persons can return home safely to rebuild and restart their lives in peace, Chief Secretary Prashant…

Weeks after the Supreme Court said Kamal Haasan did not need to issue any apology for his “Kannada was born out of Tamil” comment, a court in Bengaluru has barred…

Enforcement Directorate’s Deputy Director Chintan Raghuvanshi, who was arrested by the CBI while allegedly accepting a bribe from a businessman in Bhubaneswar, was released on interim bail from the Jharpada…

US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law Friday, capping a grandiose White House Independence Day ceremony featuring a stealth bomber fly-by.

US President Donald Trump signed into law his “One Big Beautiful Bill” at the White House on Friday, “keeping” his campaign promises of extending tax cuts from his first term…

The IT professional who claimed that she was raped at her home in Pune on Wednesday filed the complaint against her friend allegedly “out of anger”, police sources said, introducing…

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Friday said that he raised the “Jai Gujarat” slogan while addressing a gathering in Pune to pay his respects to the Gujarati community…

The Centre has notified the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development Rules, 2025 that deal with issues such as the portal and database of Waqf properties

The Congress has distanced itself from the joint ‘victory rally’ by estranged brothers Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray to celebrate the state government’s move to withdraw its two government resolution…

Rajasthan’s Energy Minister Heeralal Nagar has made it clear that there will be no special privileges for anyone, including elected representatives, when it comes to electricity bill payments.

At least 25 children were hospitalised after eating the mid-day meal at a school in Bihar’s Darbhanga district, with some alleging that a lizard was found in the food.

US President Donald Trump signed his flagship tax and spending bill into law on Friday, capping a pomp-laden White House Independence Day ceremony.

Legal experts from the US and the UK are leading the efforts to file lawsuits against Boeing – the manufacturer of the aircraft that crashed on June 12 in Ahmedabad.

Hamas said Friday it was holding consultations with other Palestinian factions on a proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the civil defence agency said Israel’s ongoing offensive killed more…

Hamas said Friday it was ready to start talks “immediately” on a proposal for a ceasefire with Israel in Gaza, after holding consultations with other Palestinian factions.

Five persons, including a groom and two minors, were killed after the SUV they were travelling in crashed into a college’s wall in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal on Friday, police said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred with ‘The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago’ – the country’s highest civilian honour.

A fresh supply squeeze is set to hit another food pleasure – the hazelnuts that go into making the chocolaty Nutella spread.

A five-storey building collapsed in Pakistan, killing at least eight people and injuring nine others, officials said, with rescuers searching through the rubble for more trapped victims.

Three persons were arrested allegedly with hydroponic weed worth more than Rs 4 crore from Andheri in Mumbai, a police official said on Friday.

The High Court here on Friday asked the Kerala University Registrar, who was suspended recently, how ‘Bharat Mata’ can be a religious symbol and how putting up a portrait of…

India is in no hurry to finalise any major trade deal on the basis of a deadline, but will agree on a decision if it is a win-win for both…