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A Utah judge on Monday ruled that the 22-year-old alleged killer of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk may wear street clothes during his trial, instead of prison attire, over concerns…
Tech giants Meta and TikTok said Tuesday they will obey Australia’s under-16 social media ban but warned the landmark laws could prove difficult to enforce.
The grand festival of Chhath Puja generated trade worth more than Rs 50,000 crore nationwide, according to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Tuesday.
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), which was routed in the 2023 Telangana Assembly elections, received a little over Rs 15 crore in donations during the last financial year.
The Karnataka High Court has quashed an FIR against a 23-year-old man accused of raping a woman he met on a dating app, observing that a relationship entered into by…
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta joined scores of devotees in offering Arghya’ to the rising Sun along the banks of the Yamuna River on the concluding day of Chhath Puja…
The woman’s father has now been detained by the Delhi Police for masterminding the fake acid story to frame the three men. He has confessed that he plotted the whole…
The Delhi government may conduct its first cloud seeding trial on Tuesday if weather conditions are favourable, an official said.
As Chhath Puja concluded with the rising sun on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt greetings to all devotees and fasting individuals, as well as to every countryman who…
Venezuela claimed Monday to have dismantled a CIA-financed cell plotting a false-flag attack on a US warship deployed to the southern Caribbean, as Washington stepped up pressure on Caracas by…
Grokipedia is connected to Grok, the AI chatbot available to premium users on Elon Musk’s X.
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 5 cyclone, the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson, where even well-built structures face catastrophic damage.
APEC, which was founded in 1989, has 21 members that represent more than 50% of global GDP and are home to some 2.7 billion people, or 40% of the world’s…
Russia has been chasing civilians who live near the front line in Ukraine with drones, hounding them out of their homes and hunting them down, forcing thousands to flee whole…
The Delhi government may conduct its first cloud seeding trial today if weather conditions are favourable, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said.
Social media giant Meta launched on Monday posts that are automatically archived 24 hours after being uploaded, dubbed “ghost posts,” on its Threads app, mimicking a popular feature available on…
Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor on Monday took a swipe at the BJP-led central government over the EC’s announcement of the 2nd phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral…
In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has confirmed the arrest of gangster Jagdeep Singh alias Jagga, an active member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, in the US.
A software engineer was arrested by Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in Pune on Monday for his alleged links with banned organisations like Pakistan’s Al Qaeda and role in radicalising youth,…
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the Centre’s plea challenging the Calcutta High Court order which directed that MGNREGA, the 100-day job guarantee scheme, be implemented prospectively in West Bengal…
A 15-year-old girl allegedly hanged herself at her home here after she was scolded by family members over studies and chores, police said on Monday.
Mamdani, a 34-year-old self-described democratic socialist, has developed a plan aimed at luring working-class people and young adults, for whom famously expensive New York is becoming harder and harder to…
The Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, held a bilateral meeting with Sri Lanka’s Ports and Civil Aviation Minister, Anura Karunathilake, during the India Maritime Week 2025 in…
Trump called Sanae Takaichi’s role as Japan’s first woman prime minister as a “big deal,” putting an emphasis on the US commitment to Japan.
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to initiate contempt action against a lawyer who had attempted to throw a shoe at Chief Justice of India BR Gavai but said it…
Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) A doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital has died under mysterious circumstances, the police said on Monday.
A public notice issued by the transport department said BS-IV commercial goods vehicles will be permitted to enter Delhi up to October 31, as a transitional measure.
Amazon is planning to cut as many as 30,000 corporate jobs beginning on Tuesday, as the company pares expenses and compensates for overhiring during the peak demand of the pandemic,…
US President Donald Trump has called Russia’s nuclear-powered Burevestnik cruise missile test “inappropriate” and advised Russian President Vladimir Putin to focus on ending the conflict with Ukraine.
A man accused of fatally shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to go on trial on Tuesday, three years after the assassination of Japan’s longest-serving premier stunned a…
Hours after the Election Commission announced voter roll revision in 12 states, including poll-bound Tamil Nadu, the DMK and its allies accused the poll body of acting with political motives.
The proposed law against polygamy will have a punishment of at least seven years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday.
A pair of B-1B bombers flew over the Caribbean Sea off the coast of Venezuela on Monday, flight tracking data showed, in the third such show of force by US…
US President Donald Trump has kept the possibility of running for a third presidential term in 2028 open.
India must remain ready for a “war-like situation,” as the four-day military conflict with Pakistan in May showed anything can happen anytime along the frontiers, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said…
A Blinkit delivery agent was arrested on Saturday for sexually harassing a 21-year-old Brazilian model while delivering an order at her residence in Bengaluru’s RT Nagar area.
Brutal winds and heavy rains lashed Jamaica on Monday ahead of Hurricane Melissa unleashing what the prime minister warned could be a massively destructive storm — the island’s most violent…
The Delhi High Court has observed that police officers are expected to treat women with dignity and must refrain from using inappropriate or unparliamentary language.
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said he would continue in office for the full five-year term, subject to the decision of the Congress high command.
Russian oil giant Lukoil will sell its overseas assets, the company said late Monday, after it was hit with US sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
Hamas handed over the remains of a deceased hostage on Monday as the Palestinian group came under increasing pressure to return its remaining deceased captives as promised under the Gaza…
In an explosive revelation that has sent shockwaves through Madhya Pradesh’s law enforcement system, a senior IPS officer has openly alleged that policemen themselves are knee-deep in the illegal trade…
Kiren Rijiju on Monday lashed out at RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav over his remarks on the Waqf Amendment Act, saying that he “lacks maturity” and is making such statements merely…
A strong earthquake shook western Turkey on Monday, the country’s emergency response agency said. Media reports said some buildings sustained damage, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
The Election Commission has included the voters’ list of Bihar, published after the special intensive revision, and Aadhaar card in the list of indicative documents people will have to submit…
King Charles was heckled by a protester on Monday over his brother Prince Andrew’s ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while greeting royal fans during a cathedral visit…
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has appointed insider Vishal Shah to a key artificial intelligence-linked role, heading product management for AI products, the social media giant said on Monday.
A government school teacher in Madhya Pradesh’s Burhanpur district was suspended after being accused of teaching Hindu students the Islamic practice of namaz under the guise of yoga and Surya…
The Election Commission asserted there will be no hurdles in the implementation of special intensive revision of the voters’ list in West Bengal
A 12-year-old boy was found dead in Uttar Pradesh’s Jhansi, with his throat and private parts slit.
Rajasthan education minister Madan Dilawar has said that all private and government schools in the state will now have the same uniform, and ties will no longer be a part…
US President Donald Trump signed a flurry of trade deals and framework agreements with Southeast Asian governments on Sunday as his sweep through the region began at a summit in…
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has approved the Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, which prohibits the employment of children aged below 14 years in shops and commercial establishments
Four children drowned in the Ganges on Monday morning while taking a bath ahead of the Chhath festival in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, police said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held talks with his American counterpart Marco Rubio amid efforts by the two sides to reset bilateral ties that have come under severe…
President Droupadi Murmu participated in Chhath Puja celebrations in the President’s Estate, where devotees offered Arghya to the setting sun on Monday, her office said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday greeted devotees on the occasion of Chhath Puja by visiting Juhu Beach here and said his government has always extended assistance for the…
The Supreme Court asked all states and Union Territories to apprise it within eight weeks about the implementation of the guidelines it prescribed to deal with mental health issues and…
A case was registered here following a complaint by Telugu actor Chiranjeevi alleging circulation of AI-generated deepfake and morphed videos containing obscene content using his name and image by certain…
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar shared a video where the daughter of a retired teacher accused a Maharashtra minister’s relative of taking a loan in the teacher’s name and not…
The Phase 2 of the nationwide rollout of the Special Intensive Revision or SIR of voter rolls would require no paperwork.
Some 28 so-called carbon bomb fossil fuel extraction projects have begun operating since 2021 despite their catastrophic climate impact, a group of NGOs warned Monday.
Actor-politician Vijay on Monday met the families of the Karur stampede victims in Mahabalipuram near here and sought their forgiveness for the tragic incident that left 41 dead and over…
A female patient was allegedly raped by a sanitation worker at a hospital here on Monday, police said.
Actor-politician Kangana Ranaut on Monday appeared before a court here in a defamation case and said there was a “misunderstanding” about her 2021 tweet and that every ‘mata’ (mother) is…
An 800-page chargesheet has been filed against Harshvardhan Jain, the alleged mastermind behind a fake embassy racket that duped businessmen across India.
The Supreme Court on Monday said that it will ensure full transparency in appointments to the Central and state information commissions.
Congress leader and Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on Monday launched a sharp counterattack against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him and the BJP of deliberately misrepresenting his remarks…
A US fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other, the Navy’s Pacific…
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would not meet with Canada “for a while,” as Prime Minister Mark Carney offered an olive branch to resume trade talks.
Afghanistan and Pakistan entered a third day of negotiations Monday to secure a lasting ceasefire, with Kabul urging “dialogue and understanding” after Islamabad warned of war if talks collapse.
US President Donald Trump said he had received an MRI scan during arecent hospital visit, providing an explanation for the first time for why he underwent a second medical exam…
Ukraine and its allies agreed to work on a ceasefire plan in the coming ten days, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
Ten people will go on trial on Monday over cyberbullying of Brigitte Macron after they allegedly made “malicious” comments online spreading claims that President Emmanuel Macron ‘s wife is a…
An unveiling of a Mahatma Gandhi statue in Kerala has sparked widespread shock and debate, with locals complaining that it looks nothing like the most revered figure in India’s freedom…
The Supreme Court today pulled up the Delhi Police for not filing a response to bail petitions by Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, and others accused in the 2020 Delhi riots…
President Donald Trump opened his visit to Japan on Monday with greetings from the emperor a day before he meets new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is banking on building…
Elon Musk could leave Tesla as CEO if his proposed $1 trillion pay package was not approved, Chair Robyn Denholm warned in a letter to shareholders on Monday.
NDTV Good Times ‘Music and Freedom’ concert was held at the Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) by the Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Justice Surya Kant was part of the Supreme Court bench that heard former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s CBI case linked to the Delhi liquor policy.
Three weeks after a 32-year-old civil services aspirant’s charred body was recovered after a fire in north Delhi’s Timarpur, cops have uncovered a chilling murder conspiracy executed with precision.
A day after a college student was hospitalised with burns she suffered in an alleged acid attack in northwest Delhi, investigators say the allegations are “suspicious” and that they have…
A gift from Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor to the interim government to Pakistan’s General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, has stirred a row.
Donald Trump said on Monday that he would not run for vice president in the 2028 American election, a move some supporters suggest would allow him to skirt term limits…
In a massive twist in the Delhi acid attack case, the wife of the main accused has filed a complaint against the acid attack survivor’s father, accusing him of sexually…
Tamil Nadu government asked to formulate and publish Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within 10 days for granting permission to political parties and organisations to hold public rallies across the state.
Justice Surya Kant, who is set to take oath as the 53rd chief justice of India, brings to the top judicial office a wealth of experience spanning two decades on…
An American YouTuber has defended his decision to film a traditional cow dung festival in a Karnataka village and share it with millions online.
While refusing to issue notice to Rakesh Kishore, Justice Surya Kant asked Supreme Court Bar Association president Vikas Singh, “Why give him so much importance?”
NASA’s Hubble, Webb, Parker Solar Probe, and other missions are tracking 3I/ATLAS to understand its true nature.
Following the 2016 Dhaka Holey Artisan Bakery terror attack, the Sheikh Hasina government had banned Zakir Naik’s Peace TV. The decision was taken after one of the attackers had said…
The yellow metal lost Rs 3,557, or 2.80 per cent, during the holiday-shortened week.
The investigation revealed that Hussain Raza was never admitted to a Nutrition Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), nor was he marked as severely malnourished in government records.
Rahul Bharti, a second-year DAV College student, had been distressed over the past 15 days and was not eating well, and often stayed silent in his room, his father, Manoj…
Asim Munir has already changed some top corps commanders to ensure that there would be no seniority issues.
The doctor in Maharashtra who died by suicide has signed a fake postmortem report, a woman from Satara has alleged.
The weather department has warned that low pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, and the depression is likely to gain strength over the next few days.
The case pertains to the murder of Renukaswamy, a fan who was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and killed in June 2024. Actor Darshan, Pavitra Gowda, and several others are facing serious…
Once celebrated as a global symbol of fearless journalism, the Washington Post today faces serious questions about its credibility in India.
The small, light-blue insect, native to South Carolina, has been officially named “Iryna’s Azure” by researchers from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.