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The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed Delhi Police to downgrade the security cover provided to former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi from ‘Z’ to ‘Y’…

In a major administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government transferred 33 IAS officers, including district magistrates of 11 districts and three IPS officers, officials said here on Tuesday.

Pope Francis, 88, died on Monday from a stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia.

The domestic benchmark indices opened marginally up, amid positive global cues, as buying was seen in the auto, PSU bank and financial services sectors in the early trade.

Om Prakash was found dead in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds to his stomach and chest on Sunday at his residence in HSR Layout.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met global CEOs, pension fund managers and other institutional investors here, and discussed the opportunity for collaboration in the domain of energy and sustainability

The Enforcement Directorate (ED), Ahmedabad Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint against journalist Mahesh Prabhudan Langa under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

The funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth days after the pope’s death, according to the Apostolic Constitution.

An Indian Police Service (IPS) officer has been arrested by Andhra Pradesh police for the alleged harassment and wrongful arrest of a Mumbai-based actor.

Some might say tariff policy has been a pinata-esque moving target under Trump — chaotic swings followed by an economy that has taken a beating.

Amid spiralling trade war between the world’s two biggest economies, US Vice President JD Vance’s “Chinese peasants” remark has once again come back to bite him, with a top Chinese…

When Trump first ran for president in 2016, Pope Francis was unsparing on Trump’s signature promise to build a wall to seal off Mexico.

Since his return to the White House, President Donald Trump has turned US foreign policy upside down, sent shock waves through the financial markets, and turned the Oval Office into…

Known as “Active Shooter Studios,” or A.S.S., the group has attracted hundreds of fans on Roblox to its detailed re-creations of the events.

A businessman and his wife were found murdered in their house in Thiruvathukkal in this district on Tuesday, police said.

The start of Trump’s term has left his political opponents stunned as he has signed dozens of executive orders expanding his influence over both government departments and over private institutions…

In its latest tariff salvo, the Trump administration in the United States has imposed new duties– as high as 3,521%– on solar imports from Southeast Asian countries.

India has to generate 8 million jobs per year at least for the next 10-12 years and raise the share of manufacturing in GDP as it strives to achieve vision…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s bag was stolen on Sunday night while she was having dinner in downtown Washington, DC.

Air India Ltd is looking to take Boeing Co planes rejected by Chinese carriers, people familiar with the matter said, joining the ranks of Asian airlines vying to benefit from…

The president has stepped up his long-established hostility towards TV news channels like CNN and newspapers such as The New York Times.

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned popular actor Ghattamaneni Mahesh Babu in a money laundering case linked to realty groups Surana Group and Sai Surya Developers. The agency has asked Mr…

Kash Patel, FBI Director, has assured that “justice will be done” following the arrest of Gangster-turned-terrorist Harpreet Singh in the US.

The water crisis in parts of Maharashtra has deepened, with women in the villages of Arni tehsil, Yavatmal district, facing severe challenges in accessing water for daily use.

During the 2005 papal conclave, a grey smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel left thousands of onlookers around the world confused about whether a new pope had been elected.

In a tote-for-tat move, BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj reached the Parliament Annexe building today to attend a Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on ‘One Nation One Election’ with a tote bag…

Due to heavy rain and storm that occurred in the early hours of April 21 across Tripura, widespread havoc was created as 445 houses were damaged – fully, partially, or…

We have found, however, that this incredible diversity is underpinned by a hidden mathematical rule that governs the growth and shape of beaks in nearly all living birds.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is now allowing minors aged 10 years and above to open and operate savings and term deposit accounts independently.

A professor in Bengaluru claimed he was beaten by three men after he stopped them from throwing garbage on the road. Professor Aurobindo Gupta suffered fractures on his face and…

Humans aren’t the only mammals with sparse hair. Elephants, rhinos and naked mole rats also have very little hair. It’s true for some marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins,…

After Pope Clement IV’s death in 1268, the papal election stalled for nearly three years as cardinals, divided by French and Italian loyalties, failed to choose a successor.

In a blog post, Bluesky said it would “proactively verify authentic and notable accounts and display a blue check next to their names.”

Pope Francis never liked grand titles. He called himself the Bishop of Rome, not the ruler of Vatican City. He carried his own bag, wore simple shoes and asked for…

US Vice President JD Vance, along with his family, embarked on a cultural tour of Jaipur on Monday. The first stop on the culture adventure was the historic Amer Fort,…

With the most powerful radio telescope in the southern hemisphere, we have observed a twinkling star and discovered an abundance of mysterious plasma structures in our cosmic neighbourhood.

A forest guard of Ranthambore Tiger Reserve was caught while allegedly attempting to rape a minor girl and was roughened up by villagers in Sawai Madhopur district on Monday, police…

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences on the demise of Pope Francis.

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader and Baba Siddique’s son Zeeshan Siddique has received a death threat via email, said police officials on Monday.

A man allegedly hatched a fake kidnapping plot here with the help of his son to avoid repaying borrowed money, police said on Monday, adding that the duo was arrested…

India and Saudi Arabia are set to sign at least six memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Tuesday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jeddah, with talks ongoing late Monday…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday said India deeply values its long and historic ties with Saudi Arabia, asserting that their relations have acquired a strategic depth and momentum…

Trump, showing a distaste for soft power, has killed more than 80 percent of US overseas assistance and has eyed major cuts in diplomatic staff in Africa.

A temple was defaced by vandals in Canada’s Surrey with pro-Khalistan graffiti, marking another incident targeting religious institutions in the North American nation.

US Vice President J D Vance, who is on a four-day India visit, reached Jaipur along with his family on Monday night and is set to visit the Amber Fort–a…

Following the death of the Pope, the Vatican will enter a nine-day mourning period known as the Novendiale, an ancient Roman tradition that continues to this day. During this time,…

US President Donald Trump defended his Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, following reports of the Pentagon chief disclosing sensitive military information in a second Signal chatroom with his family members and…

A 20-year-old Indian national will be charged in Singapore on Tuesday for allegedly outraging the modesty of a cabin crew member aboard an aircraft bound for the city-state.

The White House has started a process to look for a new Pentagon chief, a US broadcaster said, following media reports that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information…

The Supreme Court on Monday pulled up a petitioner for his “unsubstantiated” claims in a PIL seeking a court-monitored probe into the violence in West Bengal over the Waqf (Amendment)…

Harvard sued US President Donald Trump’s administration Monday in a sharp escalation of the fight between the prestigious university and the Republican, who has threatened its funding and sought to…

A Delta Air Lines flight caught fire on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport on Monday (local time), following which the passengers had to evacuate via the emergency slides, CNN…

Early voting in the Australian election began on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left Labor party holding a slim lead over the conservative opposition coalition.

A two-year-old girl from a poorly connected remote village in Manipur’s Kamjong district was rescued and airlifted by the Assam Rifles on Monday, a statement said.

Pierre Poilievre, the combative Conservative leader known for his fiery speeches, is closer than ever to the Prime Minister’s Office. As Canada preps for a federal election on April 28,…

US government attorneys urged a federal judge Monday to make Google spin off its Chrome browser, arguing artificial intelligence is poised to ramp up the tech giant’s online search dominance.

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome. “Melania and I will be going to the funeral of Pope Francis, in Rome,” Trump…

United States Vice President JD Vance on Monday said it was an “honour” to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called the PM a “great leader” on the first day…

Canada’s political script took a dramatic turn in early 2025, pushing the nation towards an unexpected snap election in April – months ahead of the scheduled October timeline.

A man was arrested from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a powerloom owner in Bhiwandi in Thane district, a police official said on Monday.

JD Vance, who is in India for a four-day visit, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today for a closed-door meeting. The meeting between the two leaders came at a time…

US Vice President JD Vance will visit the Taj Mahal during his visit to Agra on Wednesday, for which security has been tightened across the city, a police official said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that Russia needed to give a “clear answer” about whether it would accept a ceasefire on striking civilian targets, a proposal that Moscow said…

Mark Carney was once appointed as governor of the Bank of England – the first time a non-British citizen was chosen for the role

Bhaiya, sorry. Sorry bhaiya. Bhaiya, bhaiya, bhaiya, please. A shaken biker, with folded hands, keeps on repeating, as if stuck in a never-ending loop.

Whether diplomats, theologians, mediators or Vatican insiders, here are 15 cardinals who are among the potential favourites to become the next pope, known as the “papabili”, divided by region.

Pope Francis died Monday at age 88. History’s first Latin American pontiff charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated many conservatives with critiques…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has ensured that his party – the Liberal Party of Canada – has come from behind and taken the lead just a week ahead of…

After spending more than five weeks in hospital for a bout of double pneumonia, doctors told Pope Francis he needed two months’ rest – but the leader of the world’s…

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back against his domestic security chief Ronen Bar on Monday, saying that the head of Shin Bet “failed miserably” when Hamas attacked Israel.

Social media platform Reddit was down for thousands of users globally on Monday, according to outage tracking website Downdetector.com.

Paramilitary shelling on Sudan’s besieged city of El-Fasher, in the western region of Darfur, killed more than 30 civilians and wounded dozens more, activists said on Monday.

What could have been a fun breakfast ride turned into a nightmare for a group of eleven bikers in Gurugram after they were forced to stop by allegedly drunk men…

A BJP office-bearer from Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district was booked for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman, following which he was expelled from the ruling party.

An eight-year-old girl was raped by a hearing and speech impaired man in Madhya Pradesh’s Katni district, a police official said on Monday.

Former Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi hit back at “Muslim Commissioner” remark of BJP leader Nishikant Dubey today.

Tension prevailed at Ratanpur village in Delanga block of Puri district in Odisha on Monday following the recovery of the decomposed body of a minor boy from the septic tank,…

Jailed 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana has moved a court seeking the permission to talk to his family members.

US Vice President JD Vance, who is in India for a four-day official visit, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi today for a closed-door meeting.

Calling it as sorry state of affairs, the Supreme Court on Monday rapped the Delhi government over the delay in the premature release of prisoners.

Live: US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, the Indian-American Second Lady, Usha Vance, landed in Delhi this morning for his four-day visit to India.

A temple in Canada’s Surrey has been defaced by vandals with pro-Khalistan graffiti at its entrance and the pillars, authorities said.

A Delhi court on Monday summoned TMC leaders Derek O’Brien, Sagarika Ghose, Saket Gokhle and other party functionaries for a holding protest in front of the Election Commission of India…

Tibet’s spiritual leader the Dalai Lama praised Pope Francis on Monday, offering Buddhist prayers and writing to the papal envoy to “express his sadness” at his death.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is expected to conduct at least seven experiments, including growing crops and studying “ultimate survivors” water bears in space, during his 14-day stay at the International…

Pope Francis’s connection with India was marked by a mix of hopes and challenges. His long-held wish to visit the country remained unfulfilled. However, just months ago, he elevated an…

The Vatican, headquarters of the Catholic Church, is the smallest state in the world, with its own newspaper, national anthem in Latin and supreme leader — the pope.

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church since March 2013, died on Monday. He was 88.

Sunday’s scheduled canonisation of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint has been postponed to a later date after the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican said on Monday.

AI Kiran – a national movement for inclusive AI leadership – was officially launched today, setting the stage for a multi-year process of recognising, nurturing and growing women leaders in…

US President Donald Trump paid his respects Monday to Pope Francis, writing “Rest in Peace” in a short post on his Truth Social platform.

Convicting a man in a six-year-old check bounce case led to shocking consequences for Delhi judge Shivangi Mangla, who was verbally abused, harassed and threatened in the open courtroom.

The matter related to Gandhi’s nationality has the potential of casting a shadow over the Congress MP’s from Rae Bareli constituency, as Indian law does not permit dual citizenship.

A Spanish woman was classified as “medium” risk by a police algorithm when she reported threats and past violence by her former partner. Three weeks later, she was killed, allegedly…

Technology major Google on Monday settled with the Competition Commission a nearly four-year-old case related to alleged unfair business practices with respect to Android Smart TV market and has agreed…

An old Italian saying warns against putting faith, or money, in any presumed front-runner ahead of the conclave, the closed-door gathering of cardinals that picks the pontiff.

US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance and their children, arrived in India today for his first official visit to the country.

With the death of Pope Francis on Monday, the world’s cardinals will now head to Rome to elect a successor. So what exactly does a pope do?

Actor Randeep Hooda says meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi was a “great honour and a privilege”.

Investigation into a corpse found in a suitcase at Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria has led police to a chilling murder plot, in which a woman teamed up with her lover —…