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The father of Atul Subhash, who died by suicide in his Bengaluru home after blaming his wife and in-laws, has filed an FIR at the Vaini police station in Bihar’s…

A snake was found on a heap of files in a courtroom in Mumbai on Tuesday, disrupting the proceedings for about an hour. It was business as usual in room…

The Election Commission has brushed off Congress allegations in two key areas on which the party had sought a reply, insisting there is no discrepancy in the voter turnout figures…

In a chilling case of electrocution caught on a CCTV camera, a woman in Karnataka’s Kalburgi took a massive jolt while she was helping her son get on a school…

Ten-year-old spiritual orator Abhinav Arora’s father, Tarun Raj Arora has refuted allegations of profiting from his son’s social media presence. He clarified that none of their social media channels have…

The world’s largest airline operator, American Airlines, resumed operations in the United States on Christmas Eve after a brief pause due to an unspecified technical glitch. The Federal Aviation Administration…

At least six people, including women, were injured when an altercation over rash driving snowballed into a communal clash in Bhopal’s Jahangirabad area today. Stones were thrown and swords brandished…

The driver of the tanker carrying Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG), which sparked off the inferno on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, was among the few people to escape the massive fire tragedy,…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday finally announced the Champions Trophy 2025 schedule after much delay. The elite tournament, that is being hosted in a hybrid model, will start…

A day after AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal raised an alarm over deletion of voters from the electoral roll ahead of Delhi Assembly elections, his claims seems to have backfired…

On December 22, a horrifying incident unfolded on a New York City subway train when a woman was fatally set on fire while she slept. The suspect, 33-year-old Sabastian Zapeta-Calil,…

The parents of the 31-year-old doctor, who was raped and murdered on duty at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, have approached Calcutta High Court, flagging concerns in the…

Chaos unfolded at the general house meeting of the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation today, as Congress and BJP councillors clashed over the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar. Anil Masih, the poll…

A Delhi man was “deeply shaken” after listening to a young Zomato delivery executive who delivered food to his doorstep late one night. Himanshu Bohra shared the story of Shiva…

A three-year-old girl has been stuck in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district for more than 20 hours with the teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and…

The year was 1976. India was warming up to a new kind of cinema, the kind that was irreverent but with its sensibilities and sensitivities in place. Shyam Benegal, a…

A senior leader of the Congress in Telangana has filed a complaint with the police against Telugu superstar Allu Arjun over his new movie ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’, alleging a…

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia on Monday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Manoj Tiwari for sharing a clipped video of his party colleague and former Delhi chief…

A day after President Droupadi Murmu appointed former Supreme Court judge Justice V Ramasubramanian as National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairperson, the main opposition Congress issued a dissent note today…

Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu tried to hire Indian-American venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan back in 2004, only to find Microsoft had already recruited him. The revelation came as Mr Vembu congratulated…

Ibrahim Hammad, a 16-year-old boy with Down syndrome, lived in Al-Zahra City in the middle of Gaza with his family of seven: parents, four older brothers, and himself. His parents,…

A gay couple from Georgia will spend the rest of their lives in jail after they were convicted of sexually abusing their two adopted sons. The two accused, William and…

A fresh spell of heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Manali on Monday left several vehicles stuck and tourists stranded in their vehicles for hours between Solang and Atal Tunnel, Rohtang.…

Apple is closing in on a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, powered by investors cheering progress in the company’s long-awaited AI enhancements to rejuvenate sluggish iPhone sales. The company…

A minor boy named Aditya died by suicide after allegedly facing severe harassment in his village, prompting the Uttar Pradesh Police to register a case under relevant sections. Speaking to…

Drugs smuggler Sunil Yadav, wanted in multiple cases in Rajasthan, has been killed in a shootout at California’s Stockton city. Sunil Yadav was a notorious smuggler known to get drugs…

Allu Arjun has been called to the Chikkadpally police station in Hyderabad at 11 AM. He has earlier said he would cooperate with the investigation. A stampede broke out at…

A man, his head sticking out, is trapped under a moving truck with his bike and is heard screaming for help, showed a disturbing video from Uttar Pradesh. The incident,…

A 39-year-old software engineer became a victim to a “digital arrest” scam and lost Rs 11.8 crore when fraudsters impersonating police officials claimed that his Aadhaar card was being misused…

Mumbai off-spinner Tanush Kotian was on Monday added to India’s squad for the remaining two Tests in Australia as a replacement for the recently retired Ravichandran Ashwin. “The Men’s Selection…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been made in negotiations to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza, more than 14 months…

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of fatally gunning down health insurance executive Brian Thompson on a Manhattan street, pleaded not guilty on Monday to New York state murder charges that…

At least 39 Iran-backed Hezbollah members were killed and nearly 3,000 others injured when hundreds of pagers and walkie-talkies used by them exploded across Lebanon in an operation by Israel…

The Congress has insulted BR Ambedkar in his lifetime and is in no position to point fingers at anyone, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai said today in the backdrop…

Photos from legendary filmmaker Shyam Benegal’s 90th birthday celebration have resurfaced online following the news of his death. The heartwarming images serve as a poignant reminder of the iconic director’s…

Bill Clinton, the former US president who has faced a series of health issues over the years, was admitted to hospital Monday in Washington after developing a fever, his office…

The husband of the woman who died in the stampede at the premiere of the movie ‘Pushpa 2: The Rise’, says he does not blame Telugu superstar Allu Arjun for…

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted on Monday for the first time publicly to Israel’s killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Iran in July, further risking tensions between Tehran…

A three-year-old girl fell into a borewell in the Kotputli-Behror district of Rajasthan, and the NDRF and SDRF have been deployed to rescue her from the 150-feet-deep borewell, officials said.…

Tamil Nadu will continue to follow the ‘no-detention policy’ up to class 8, School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi said on Monday. The Centre’s move to allow schools to detain…

Greenland is not for sale, its elected leader said on Monday, responding to comments made by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump regarding the “ownership and control” of the vast Arctic island…

Ravichandran Ashwin stunned the cricket world after the third India vs Australia Test in Brisbane as he announced his retirement from international cricket. Being the highest wicket-taker among active bowlers…

Veteran filmmaker Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with films such as ‘Ankur’, ‘Nishant’ and ‘Manthan’, died at a Mumbai hospital on…

The Calcutta High Court has granted a divorce decree to a husband on the grounds of cruelty, which includes “imposition” of the wife’s friend and family on him and lodging…

In a game-changing proposition, China is reportedly in talks with Pakistan for Islamabad to procure 40 advanced stealth fighter jets from Beijing, which is China’s most advanced military aircraft. If…

India received a note verbale from Bangladesh in connection with an extradition request for Sheikh Hasina, the ousted prime minister of India’s neighbouring country where a caretaker government is in…

A former US lawmaker who was Donald Trump’s first pick to run the Justice Department paid for sex numerous times, including with an underage girl, according to a congressional report…

Dramatic footage has emerged from Brazil where a city councilman was recording a video asking authorities to fix a bridge when the structure suddenly collapsed while vehicles were still on…

The thought of China is haunting Donald Trump who is troubled over Beijing’s growing influence right under US’ tail – the Panama Canal – a bridge connecting the Atlantic Ocean…

Referencing the recent attack at a Christmas market in Germany that killed five people and Sri Lanka’s 2019 Easter bombings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said it pains his…

Shyam Benegal, who heralded the Indian parallel cinema movement in the 1970s and 1980s with a body of work known for its realism and social commentary, breaking away from the…

A woman, described by the police as “looteri Dulhan” or looting bride, has been arrested over a decade after she married a series of men and collected a total of…

Retired Supreme Court judge V Ramasubramanian was on Monday appointed the new chairman of the National Human Rights Commission or NHRC, the nodal body which can inquire into violations of…

A woman died on Sunday morning after a man allegedly set her clothes on fire using a lighter on a New York subway train. Authorities have condemned the incident as…

“Bihar will emerge as an investment destination.” That was the statement made by the late Ratan Tata, then chairman of Tata Sons and the Centre’s Investment Commission, in September 2006.…

The Indian cricket team has reportedly chosen a spinner to replace Ravichandran Ashwin in the Border Gavaskar Trophy after the veteran star announced his retirement after the third Test in…

Centre’s move to tax popcorn differently based on its sugar or spice content has sparked a debate, with two former government economic advisers questioning the tax system introduced in 2017.…

Indian-origin genius Sriram Krishnan, who has been appointed senior policy adviser for artificial intelligence in the incoming Trump administration, was ahead of his time when he was in college, Mr…

In a big change in school education, the Centre has scrapped the ‘no-detention policy’ for classes 5 and 8 in schools governed by it, allowing them to fail students who…

He barged into his brother’s house with axes, knives sickles and a ‘gun’, the plan was to steal gold, and silver ornaments because of jealousy resulting from his brother’s successful…

NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal – sulking after claiming his party denied him a ministerial berth in the new Maharashtra government – was dealt a slap on the wrist by party…

An Indian entrepreneur and startup founder has advised “high-salaried individuals” to “leave India”, claiming the country stifles innovation. The person, who has a degree from a premier Indian engineering institute…

In a concern for India, trade and maritime ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh seem to be getting stronger, with a second cargo vessel from Karachi reaching the Chittagong port this…

The interim government in Bangladesh has sent a diplomatic note and urged India to send deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina back to Dhaka. The 77-year-old Awami League leader has been…

YouTuber Zara Dar, a former advocate for women in science and technology, has quit her PhD pursuit to become an OnlyFans model. In a YouTube video titled “PhD dropout to…

In a chilling account that has sparked widespread concern over passenger safety, a woman recently took to LinkedIn to share her traumatic experience with Ola Cabs during a ride to…

The four days dedicated by Parliament to deliberate on the 75th anniversary of the Constitution of India culminated in a heated debate over Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, the chairman of the…

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram has taken a dig at Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy for saying that he was “disappointed” with India’s shift from a six-day workweek to a five-day…

India captain Rohit Sharma‘s fitness remains a hot topic of debate amid his lean patch with the bat in Test cricket. Recently, former South African cricketer Daryll Cullinan had taken…

After a numerous reporting hinting at a joint venture of two Japanese manufacturers – Nissan and Honda, the news is finally out. Japanese marques – Nissan (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)…

After months of gruelling election campaigns from Lok Sabha polls 2024 to Assembly elections, Sunday marked a relaxing and refreshing weekend for the Gandhi family. Rahul and Priyanka, both Congress…

Nine devotees of Lord Ayyappa sustained serious burn injuries due to a LPG cylinder blast at a Shiva temple here, police said on Monday. According to police, the incident occurred…

As chess continues to earn India fame all across the world, certain athletes aren’t happy with the lack of recognition they get from the state governments. One such athlete is…

Air India Express’ inaugural 4-hour flight from Surat in Gujarat to Thailand capital Bangkok saw good sales of liquor onboard, with some passengers claiming the stock ran out. The flight,…

Asma al-Assad, wife of deposed Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce and expressed her desire to return to the United Kingdom, reports The Jerusalem Post quoting Turkish and…

A former Guantanamo detainee’s self-portraits depicting the alleged torture he faced at the hands of the CIA have surfaced from sealed court records. Mohammed Farik Bin Amin’s drawings, presented during…

Snack foods firm Epigamia’s founder Rohan Mirchandani died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday. He was 41. Drums Food International Pvt Ltd, which owns the healthy eating brand known for…

The surface of the Dal Lake on Monday froze as an intense coldwave gripped the Kashmir valley. The minimum temperature experienced in the city was -7 degrees Celsius and the…

A massive protest took place outside the house of Telugu actor Allu Arjun over the stampede earlier this month that claimed a life. A group of people, claiming to students…

US President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Indian-American entrepreneur and venture capitalist Sriram Krishnan as the senior White House policy advisor on artificial intelligence (AI). In a statement, Trump said Krishnan…

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha said his efforts have led to lowering of food and water prices at airports after the government launched affordable Udaan Yatri Cafe. Mr…

Ten members of a family died early Sunday when their small plane slammed into a commercial district in the city of Gramado in southern Brazil, civil defense authorities said. Officials…

In what is being called a “senseless killing”, a man in New York has been arrested for igniting a woman in a train car and watching her burn to death.…

A man in the US has been arrested for allegedly beheading his one-year-old son with a knife and attacking his wife and mother-in-law, officials said. The accused, Andrey Demskiy, described…

The national capital continues to grapple with toxic air quality. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded was 410 at 6 a.m. on…

Could Elon Musk, who holds major sway in the incoming Trump administration, one day become president? On Sunday, Donald Trump answered with a resounding no, pointing to US rules about…

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday named Indian American entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author Sriram Krishnan as Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence. “Sriram Krishnan will serve as…

A 15-year-old boy allegedly dies by suicide after his mother refused to get him a mobile phone on his birthday in Maharashtra’s Sangli district, police said on Sunday. The incident…

Telugu actor Allu Arjun had attended the premiere of his movie Pushpa 2 despite refusal of police permission and after the stampede-like situation, refused to leave, Chief Minister Revanth Reddy…

Star India batter Virat Kohli has been labelled as “bully” after his recent argument with a female journalist earlier this week. This comes after Kohli lashed out at Nat Yoannidis,…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s historical and cultural ties with the Gulf region, and the significant contributions of the Indian diaspora in the Gulf nation. Highlighting India’s soft power,…

A woman has shared what she called “nothing short of a nightmare” when an Air India flight delay of 18 hours left her stranded in Italy’s Milan. Due to the…

US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the…

Delhi will not have a tableau in the traditional Republic Day parade at the Rajpath again this year. This would be the fourth time the national capital has not been…

The chilling crash of a Volvo SUV near Bengaluru yesterday, which claimed six lives, has sparked a conversation on how safe cars may not make a difference unless our roads…

A four-year-old boy has been killed after a speeding car, driven by a 19-year-old man, hit him in Mumbai, police said today. The accident took place near the Ambedkar College…

A couple from Rajasthan was detained at Ahmedabad airport for allegedly trying to smuggle two high-end watches worth approximately Rs 13 crore from Dubai on Friday, officials in the Customs…

Delhi’s air quality deteriorated on Sunday with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the ‘severe’ category at 409 at 4 pm, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed.…

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Navya Haridas has moved the Kerala High Court challenging the election of Congress Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Kerala’s Wayanad Lok Sabha seat in the last…