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Kasaragod late night borewell rig overturns killing 2 migrant workers
Two migrant workers died when a borewell drilling rig overturned onto a house in Varakkad, Kasaragod, Keralam. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, police reported.
S.Y. Quraishi calls Election Commission use of Form 6 criminal
Former CEC Dr. S.Y. Quraishi criticized using Form 6 for deleted voters, while the Election Commission defended its application amid ongoing debates over electoral roll revisions.
Nearly 1,000 detained in Delhi protesting CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Delhi Police detained nearly 1,000 people during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar at Jantar Mantar, citing security concerns and lack of permission.
India brings back alleged drug kingpin Navpreet Singh from Turkiye
The Indian government successfully deported alleged narco-trafficking kingpin Navpreet Singh from Türkiye, marking a significant achievement for the Modi administration.
Delhi clear skies, warmer temperatures and highs up to 35°C
Delhi experienced a minimum temperature of 23.2 degrees Celsius on Saturday, with the IMD predicting clear and sunny skies for the upcoming days.
Delhi University harassment case reveals unanswered emergency calls, jurisdiction gaps
Two Delhi University students allege harassment and an SUV chase, sparking protests and raising concerns over women's safety on campus and during commutes.
Two senior ECI officials have publicly disputed Gyanesh Kumar's leadership
The Election Commission of India has faced several internal disputes, including disagreements over appointments and allegations of bias among its members.
Araria residents loot liquor after mini-truck crash despite Bihar ban
A mini-truck carrying liquor crashed in Bihar's Araria district, prompting locals to seize bottles despite the state's alcohol ban. Police are investigating the incident.
Delhi woman blocks police bus demanding chief election commissioner's resignation
A young woman gained attention at Jantar Mantar by standing in front of a bus carrying detained protesters, drawing comparisons to model Rhiya Ahir's similar act in Mumbai.
Dengue outbreak sidelines rehearsers in Gandhinagar before National Unity Day
A dengue outbreak in Gujarat has hospitalised 24 personnel rehearsing for National Unity Day, with dozens more under observation for symptoms like fever and joint pain.
Mumbai AQI rises to 110, city enters moderate pollution zone
Mumbai's air quality index surged from 79 to 110, with Worli recording the highest AQI of 180, as experts warn of worsening conditions due to super El Nino effects.
Lakshya arrested in Nitin Singh murder linked to Armaan Singh
A school friend of the teenager accused of killing a Chandigarh head constable has been arrested, with police linking him to an illegal arms dealer in Haridwar.
Saifee Hospital's ₹125Cr defamation suit ends as Dr Luqman apologizes
The Bombay High Court disposed of a ₹125-crore defamation suit after Dr. Asiya Khan Luqman apologized and agreed to retract her social media posts against Saifee Hospital.
Gomti River in Lucknow surges to 108.14m after upstream inflow
The Gomti river in Lucknow surged nearly eight feet above its normal level due to upstream runoff, submerging the iconic riverfront and prompting the closure of all barrage gates.
IMD forecasts rain in Delhi from October 6 to 8
The India Meteorological Department predicts scattered rainfall in Delhi from October 6 to 8 due to a western disturbance, following several days of mainly dry weather.
Long weekend surge snarls traffic in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand
A surge in tourists and pilgrims over the long weekend has caused massive traffic jams in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, with travellers facing hours-long delays.
Akangsha Vidyarthi caught impersonating senior PMO official, met Ajay Poddar
A woman, Dr. Akangsha Vidyarthi, was arrested for allegedly posing as a senior PMO official to meet West Bengal minister Ajay Poddar, raising suspicions with her statements.
Supreme Court asks West Bengal judge why extra bail advice
A trial judge from West Bengal faces scrutiny after advising the Supreme Court on bail decisions, prompting the apex court to seek an explanation for his unsolicited counsel.
Election Commission updates eCINET in Delhi to streamline voter approvals
The Election Commission's ECINET portal now allows Electoral Registration Officers in Delhi to clear voters without requiring documents or hearings.
Gujarat becomes 2nd state after Uttarakhand to adopt UCC
Gujarat has implemented a Uniform Civil Code, requiring mandatory registration of live-in relationships and introducing strict regulations on marriage and succession laws.
Piyush Goyal urges Nike to invest in India at G20
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal encouraged Nike to increase its investments in India, using the brand's famous tagline "Just Do It" during a meeting.
Piyush Goyal at G-20 Milwaukee defends inclusive MFN for all
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized that the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) treatment should not be conditional, ensuring equal terms for all traders.
Madan B. Lokur heads ex-judges probe of India's voter list
A five-member panel of former judges will assess the constitutional validity and impact of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.
India maps 28 landmarks in Ladakh with official names
The Union Home Ministry has officially recognized 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh, including areas under Chinese occupation. The move aims to standardize these locations on India's official map and covers peaks, mountains, passes, glaciers, valleys, rivers, lakes and other landforms.
BSF neutralizes 2 Pakistani intruders in Punjab's Tarn Taran
The Border Security Force (BSF) has neutralized two Pakistani intruders in Punjab's Tarn Taran district.
Gujarat becomes 2nd state to adopt UCC
Gujarat has become the second Indian state to get approval to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) after President Droupadi Murmu approved the legislation.
Over 500 detained in Delhi protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Over 500 people, including leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and student activists, were detained in a protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday.
In call, flydubai captain tells Modi what gave him courage
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who narrowly averted a major mid-air disaster on a flydubai flight after he was stabbed by the co-pilot, who allegedly tried to crash the plane.
7 killed, 19 injured after truck-tempo collide in Maharashtra's Amravati
Seven devotees were killed and 19 others were injured after a truck collided with their tempo pickup on Maharashtra's Samruddhi Highway in Amravati district on Thursday.
'Fake like...CEC holding fair elections': CJP on Dipke detention reports
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has dismissed reports claiming its founder, Abhijeet Dipke, was detained by the Mumbai police at Marine Drive.
Anti-CEC protests: 11 Delhi metros shut, Section 163 imposed
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has suspended entry and exit at 11 metro stations till further notice in the wake of heightened security measures ahead of planned protests at Jantar Mantar by several groups, including the All India Students' Association (AISA) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).
No permission for anti-ECI protests at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police said it has not given permission for any protests against the Election Commission (EC) at Jantar Mantar this week.
flydubai Captain Machchhar to be awarded 'Visisht Gujarat Garima Award'
The Gujarat government on Thursday announced that it will honor Captain Smit Machchhar with the "Visisht Gujarat Garima Award."
Candidates paid lakhs for favorable KPSC exam selections, ED finds
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has unearthed a massive bribery scam involving the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).
2008 Ahmedabad blasts convict gets stay on execution from SC
The Supreme Court has stayed the execution of Ahmed Bawa, alias Abbu Abubakar Barelvi, a convict in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.
Odisha CEO, who oversaw SIR, applies for voluntary retirement
R Santhana Gopalan, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Odisha, who oversaw the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the state, has applied for voluntary retirement, with around 18 months of service left.
'Prevented 9/11-style attack': Modi praises flydubai Indian pilot
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Captain Smit Machchhar, the pilot of the Dubai-Tel Aviv flydubai flight, who fought off his co-pilot, allegedly trying to crash the plane.
Monsoon ends with 13% deficit; drought declared in 5 states
India has recorded its lowest monsoon rainfall in over a decade, with precipitation 12.6% below average for the June-September season.
Applying for an Indian birth certificate? This is your checklist
A birth certificate is an important legal document issued under the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
Modi speaks with Trump on trade, defense, energy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a telephonic conversation on Wednesday.
Modi government clears green energy corridor project worth ₹1.86L crore
The Union Cabinet has approved a massive ₹1.86 lakh crore scheme to strengthen power networks and facilitate renewable energy transmission in India.
Blue drum case: Court convicts wife, lover for husband's murder
A Meerut court has found Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla guilty of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput, a Merchant Navy officer.
Hoping for resurrection, Mumbai man's body kept frozen for 4yrs
The body of an 80-year-old man who died in 2022 was found preserved at a medical clinic in Malad, Mumbai, while his family explored the possibility of sending him to the US to be preserved indefinitely.
Bihar woman raped at knifepoint in hotel
A woman associated with a self-help group was allegedly raped in Begusarai, Bihar on September 27.
'Might as well disband them': SC raps UP Police
The Supreme Court has slammed the Uttar Pradesh Police for their handling of a criminal investigation, orally observing that it might as well disband the state police and let the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take over all the cases.
Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam again
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
CISF personnel opens fire at colleagues following argument, killing 4
Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed after their colleague opened fire at them at a camp at the SEWA-2 Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday evening.
Key suspect in Pahalgam terror attack killed in J&K
A key suspect in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, was killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
How to check if your divorce papers are valid
Verifying divorce papers in India is an important step to ensure that all legal matters are settled.
India seeks alternate route via China amid Pakistan airspace ban
India is reportedly in talks with China to allow Indian airlines to use airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.
Why Maharashtra villagers erected banner declaring their village 'for sale'
Residents of Tulshi village in Maharashtra's Solapur district have launched a unique protest against their ongoing water crisis.
Assam Rifles soldier killed, 4 injured in ambush in Arunachal
An Assam Rifles havildar was killed in an ambush near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Lokayukta members to get ₹1.32cr luxury cars amid drought
The Maharashtra government's General Administration Department (GAD) has approved ₹1.32 crore for the purchase of luxury vehicles for four members of the Lokayukta office, according to a report by NDTV.
Flash flood hits Bihar, UP; water breaches Gandak embankment
Heavy rainfall in Nepal's Gandak River basin has caused a flash flood, putting several districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on high alert.
SC sets aside Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention
The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.
SC to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week
The Supreme Court has agreed to early listing of a plea challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is functioning.
Dry weather, rise in temperature expected in Delhi on Tuesday
Delhi is expected to witness a rise in temperature and dry weather on Tuesday after a rainy and cool Monday.
Ujjain unrest: Mosque demolition AI videos mobilized crowd, say cops
The recent clashes in Ujjain were incited by artificial intelligence-generated videos that falsely depicted the Shahi Masjid being demolished, officials said on Monday night.
How to apply for a learner's driver's license (without mistakes)
Applying for a learner's driver's license can be a daunting task, but knowing the common mistakes can make the process a lot easier.
SC suggests linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills
The Supreme Court of India has proposed a novel way to recover unpaid traffic challans.
Construction ban, work-from-home: Delhi announces measures to combat winter pollution
The Delhi government has announced a slew of measures to combat air pollution during the winter months.
IIT-B suicide: Friend says Wakode had allegedly been caught cheating
The Crime Branch is investigating the suicide of Sahil Wakode, a student at IIT Bombay.
Himachal's Kinnaur records season's 1st snowfall, North India cools down
North India is witnessing a sudden drop in temperatures after recent rainfall and snowfall. Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh recorded its first snowfall of the season on Saturday, with more expected in higher reaches.
6 killed after under-construction building collapses in Ambala
The death toll in the Ambala building collapse has risen to six after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the debris on Monday.
LPU protests: Students loot mall, videos show
Videos from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara have surfaced, allegedly showing students looting shops in the university's Uni Mall.
'Painful parallels to Nirbhaya incident': SC on recent Delhi-NCR rapes
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
'Cockroaches of Assam are just getting started!': CJP dares Himanta
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka has dared Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was released from detention.
Clashes, stone-pelting in Ujjain over portion of Shahi mosque demolition
Police used tear gas shells to disperse a crowd in Ujjain after stone pelting occurred when the crowd clashed with them at the spot where a portion of Shahi Masjid is planned to be demolished.
India to attend Pakistan-hosted SCO meet, amid tensions
India will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) national coordinators' meeting hosted by Pakistan from September 28-30, official sources confirmed, as per The Times of India.
5 things to know before applying for a PAN card
Applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India can be a tedious task, but with the right strategies, you can make the process smoother.
Our video saying girl wasn't raped was 'scripted': LPU students
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab have alleged that a video released by the university to counter claims of a girl being raped on campus was scripted.
LPU suspends classes for 10 days amid violent protests
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara has suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28.
'Mann Ki Baat': Modi urges participation in ongoing Census
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ongoing Census, which is nearing completion across all states and union territories.
FSSAI seeks to ban 'paneer' label for non-dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new rules to stop the sale or marketing of non-dairy analog products as "Paneer."
Assam: Woman found dead at homestay, family alleges gang-rape, murder
A 22-year-old woman's family has alleged that she was gang-raped and murdered at a homestay in Garal, on the outskirts of Guwahati, NDTV reported.
'Himanta can arrest us all': CJP demands Ashutosh Ranka's release
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has threatened to travel to Assam with other party members if co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and other detained workers are not released.
India's 1st LNG-powered train flagged off in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station.
17 judges have recused themselves from hearing IFS officer's cases
Seventeen judicial officers, including two Supreme Court judges, four Uttarakhand High Court judges, nine Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) judges, and two district judiciary judges, have recused themselves from cases involving Uttarakhand-cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.
CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, volunteers detained ahead of meet in Guwahati
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that Assam Police detained its co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and other volunteers in Guwahati.
Heavy rains in North India; red alert in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across North India on Sunday. Uttarakhand is likely to bear the brunt, with a red alert issued for isolated extremely heavy showers.