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Gurugram sees evening thunderstorms and lightning, IMD issues orange alert
Gurugram experienced light rainfall on Tuesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert and predicting more storms.
Kerala Tourism jokes about Europe's missing 12 tons of KitKats
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation cleverly capitalized on the viral KitKat heist story, using humor and real-time engagement to boost its online visibility and brand presence.
Delhi starts Wednesday cool after rain, IMD forecasts around 34°C
Delhi woke up to a pleasant morning after recent rains, with the IMD predicting a mix of thunderstorms and light showers later this week.
Prevention of Blindness Week April 1-7 spotlights glaucoma prevention
Prevention of Blindness Week 2026, observed from April 1-7, emphasizes on "Uniting for a Glaucoma-Free World" to combat preventable vision loss.
Telangana yellow alert: Hyderabad to see thunderstorms, lightning and 36-40°C
The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow warning for multiple districts in Telangana, predicting severe thundershowers and gusty winds.
India LPG shortage leaves Noida resident Ashima Begum struggling
The abrupt halt in the supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in India has led to long queues, shortages, and a spike in black market prices.
Most Indian banks will close April 1 for annual closing
On April 1, 2026, banks across India will be closed for annual account closing. However, digital banking services like ATMs and UPI will continue to operate normally.
Telangana schools to close April 24 to June 11
Telangana government has declared a 48-day summer vacation for schools starting April 24, with the new academic year commencing on June 12, 2026.
Hyderabad H-FAST uncovers dangerous contamination in Osmania biscuits, other snacks
Hyderabad Police's H-FAST team has exposed rampant food adulteration, including tainted Osmania biscuits and fake paneer, during citywide raids.
Vasai, Mumbai driver Sandeep Pawar seriously injures 4-year-old in retaliation
An autorickshaw driver in Vasai was arrested for brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy, allegedly to settle an old dispute with the child's father.
First LPG ship since West Asia tensions docks in Mumbai
The BW TYR, an LPG carrier, has become the first to dock in Mumbai since the onset of the West Asia war, carrying over 46,000 tonnes of propane and butane.
Air India, IndiGo issue April 1 Middle East travel advisories
Air India and IndiGo have issued travel advisories for their Gulf-region operations on 1 April 2026, urging passengers to check flight statuses.
Priest discovers Mumbai's Lalbaug Jain temple idol robbed, ₹1.75cr stolen
Gold and diamond jewellery valued at ₹1.75 crore was stolen from a Jain temple in Mumbai's One Avighna Tower residential complex, according to local police.
Ludhiana protests after Congress president Parminder Tiwari killed, road blocked
Protesters, including Congress members and the victim's family, blocked Machhiwara-Kohara road demanding the arrest of block Congress president Parminder Tiwari's murderers.
CAG finds Telangana spent 2.18L/cr of 2.74L/cr budget in 2024-25
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report reveals Telangana's fiscal issues in 2024-25, including rising debts and budget under-utilisation.
Human progress report: AI disruption forces Indian workers to adapt
86% of Indian workers reported significant workplace disruptions in the past year, surpassing global levels, while actively upskilling to stay relevant.
Mir Jafar descendants dropped from West Bengal electoral roll
The descendants of Mir Jafar, the Nawab installed by the British after the Battle of Plassey, have been deleted from West Bengal's electoral roll due to name discrepancies.
Noida Sector 134 couple attacked after asking to leash dog
A couple in Noida was assaulted and the woman sexually harassed after they asked a man to leash his German Shepherd in a local park.
Uttar Pradesh police bust Kanpur organ trafficking after Ayush's tip
Uttar Pradesh Police have exposed an interstate organ trafficking network in Kanpur that used encrypted messaging apps like Telegram to source kidneys illegally.
Delhi government to demolish 33 Shamnath Marg bungalow for DDMA
The Delhi government plans to demolish the reputedly 'jinxed' Bungalow No. 33 on Shamnath Marg, aiming to construct a government office building in its place.
Rinku Singh Rahi resigns IAS post, cites no meaningful work
Rinku Singh Rahi, a 2022-batch IAS officer, resigned due to prolonged denial of significant assignments. His resignation raises serious questions about the administrative system.
Chhattisgarh High Court: No permission needed for home religious prayers
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that individuals do not need prior permission to conduct religious prayers or meetings within their private homes.
Illegal firecracker blast in Jodhan village kills Mohammad Kaif Shah
An explosion in an unauthorized firecracker unit in Ludhiana resulted in one death and two injuries. The incident occurred late Tuesday inside a residential property.
India's coal output exceeds 1 billion metric tons, power stable
India's power sector is becoming self-reliant due to increased coal production and green energy diversification, despite the ongoing Middle East war causing oil market disruptions.
IMD heatwave alerts as western disturbances disrupt North India weather
March 2026 saw North India experiencing volatile weather, from intense heatwaves to unusual hailstorms, largely due to active western disturbances from the Mediterranean.
Defense ministry clears ₹39,000 cr DRDO RPSA for Air Force
India's Air Force is set to acquire unmanned stealth fighters, opening a Rs 39,000 crore opportunity for domestic industries.
BJP councilor Kallu Kushwaha shot dead in Datia Madhya Pradesh
A BJP municipal councillor, Kallu Kushwaha, was shot dead in broad daylight in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh, triggering panic among residents.
US Israel and Iran tensions disrupt Hormuz supplies to India
The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict is disrupting global fertiliser supply chains, significantly impacting India's agricultural sector and threatening food security.
Nivedita Shukla Verma named DARPG Secretary given charge of pensions
The Indian government has made several key secretary-level appointments across ministries, reshuffling the higher bureaucracy as the financial year ends.
Firefighters rescue 10 including child aged 5 from Taimoor Nagar
A fire erupted in a residential building in Taimoor Nagar, southeast Delhi, leading to the successful rescue of ten individuals, including a child.
Bengaluru techie jumps from 17th floor after husband found hanging
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a couple was found dead in what is suspected to be a double suicide.
What caused stampede at temple in Nalanda, Bihar?
A stampede occurred on Tuesday at the Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda district of Bihar, which left eight devotees, all women, dead and over a dozen people injured.
What happened before ex-Army brigadier was killed by stray bullet
A retired Army brigadier, 74-year-old Mukesh Kumar Joshi, was killed by a stray bullet while on his morning walk in Dehradun on Monday morning.
8 women devotees killed in stampede at Bihar temple
A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday claimed the lives of eight women.
Video: Tourist falls into sea after parasailing cable snaps
A near-tragic incident occurred at Baga beach in Goa on Monday when a parasailing cable snapped mid-air.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Sikkim, and parts of West Bengal.
IRCTC summons Amul after worms allegedly found in curd
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has summoned Amul after a food quality complaint was filed against the brand.
Kerala High Court upholds landlord trespass conviction, orders ₹15,000 damages
The Kerala High Court has recently upheld the conviction of a landlord for trespassing into a rented home and damaging the tenant's property.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
Census 2027 will recognize live-in couples as married if....
The upcoming 2027 Census will recognize live-in couples as married if they consider their relationship a "stable union."
Census 1st phase to begin on April 1
The first phase of the India Census will commence on April 1, 2026, the government has announced.
Unemployed man behind 1,100+ hoax bomb threats across India, arrested
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India.
Married Navy officer kills lover; chops up, refrigerates body parts
In a shocking incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a 35-year-old Indian Navy official allegedly killed his lover and chopped her body into pieces.
60% flight seats to be allocated free from April 20
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge from April 20.
Daughter-in-law not legally obligated to support parents-in-law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law.
LeT commander,who handled terror modules from Bangladesh, arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near the Bangladesh border.
Retired brigadier, out for morning walk, shot dead in Dehradun
A retired brigadier, VK Joshi (70), was shot dead in a road rage incident on Rajpur Road in Dehradun on Monday morning.
200+ fall ill after consuming Ram Navami prasad near Bengaluru
Over 200 people fell ill after consuming "anna prasada" during Ram Navami celebrations in Bettanahalli village, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, according to a report by News18.
Trump says MBS is 'kissing my a , then praises him
United States President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida.
Prolonged wet spell imminent over several parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a prolonged wet spell over several parts of India from March 30.
PM Narendra Modi, Mohammed bin Salman discuss West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday.
UP woman returns ₹10cr wrongly credited by bank, wins hearts
A farmer's wife in Mainpuri district, Uttar Pradesh, has been lauded for her honesty after she found nearly ₹10 crore credited to her Bank of India account.
Bengaluru gang abducts wrong man, frees him after realizing mistake
In a shocking incident near Nagarahole Circle in Bengaluru, a man identified mononimously as Sharath was abducted and assaulted by a gang on Saturday. The police have termed it a case of mistaken identity.
MP: Radio-collared Bandhavgarh tigress translocated to Chhindwara found poisoned
A radio-collared tigress, translocated from Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve to the Satpura landscape in Madhya Pradesh, was found poisoned and buried in a pit.
Allahabad HC says widowed daughter-in-law not bound to pay maintenance
The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by an elderly couple seeking maintenance from their daughter-in-law after their son's death.
Modi thanks Gulf countries for aiding nearly 1 crore Indians
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to Gulf countries for their support to nearly 1 crore Indians amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia in the 132nd episode of his radio program Mann Ki Baat.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in northwest India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in several states, including Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Tamil Nadu: 1 dead as temple ceiling collapses in Tiruchirappalli
A temple in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli was the scene of a tragic incident late at night when a part of its ceiling collapsed.
PM Narendra Modi lauds ethanol blending for reducing crude imports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded India's ethanol blending policy for reducing its dependence on imported crude oil.
Delhi-Meerut Expressway toll rates hiked: How much will it cost?
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a toll hike on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway (DME) for the financial year 2026-27.
India cuts maternal mortality by nearly 80% since 1990: Study
India has made significant progress in reducing maternal mortality, a new global study published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Women's Health journal has revealed.
MEA refutes 'Musk joined' phone call between Modi, Trump claim
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that a recent phone call concerning the Iran war was exclusively between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.
Odisha: 5 killed, 30 injured as tourist bus overturns
A tragic accident in Odisha's Nayagarh district claimed the lives of five people and left over 30 others injured, according to a report by PTI.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Noida International Airport Phase 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated Phase 1 of the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar.
Engine failure forces IndiGo flight to land at Delhi
An IndiGo flight from Visakhapatnam to Delhi made an emergency landing at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday.
'99% Hindus want out of Congress...will become single-community party': Himanta
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that 99% of Hindu members of the Congress want to leave the party.
IMD warns Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh of more rain
Delhi and its neighboring regions of Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh are bracing for more rain in the coming days.
Iran writes 'Thank you India' on missiles launched at Israel
Iran has reportedly inscribed messages thanking the "people of India" on missiles fired toward Israel.
PM to inaugurate Delhi-NCR's second international airport at Jewar today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday.
Modi chairs high-level meeting with CMs on West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with chief ministers and lieutenant governors to discuss India's preparedness for the ongoing situation in West Asia.
Centre clears military purchase proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to enhance India's defense capabilities.
₹10 petrol, diesel excise cut: Will fuel get cheaper?
The government has slashed the excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10. The new rates are ₹3 per liter for petrol, down from ₹13, and zero for diesel, down from ₹10.
'Morality, law separate': Allahabad HC says live-in relationship not offense
The Allahabad High Court has observed that a married man living with another woman in a live-in relationship is not an offense.
Government forms inter-ministerial group to monitor West Asia crisis impact
The Indian government has formed an Inter-Ministerial Group (IMG) to keep a tab on the situation in the Middle East, ANI reported, citing sources.
PM Modi congratulates Nepal's new Prime Minister Balendra Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Balendra Shah, popularly known as Balen, on his swearing-in as Nepal's new Prime Minister.
Government increases commercial LPG allocation of states to 70%
The central government has announced a 20% increase in the allocation of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), with a focus on industries like steel, automobile, textile and other labor-intensive industries.
Nearly 50% aircraft had recurring technical defects: Parliamentary panel
A parliamentary panel has raised serious safety concerns in India's civil aviation sector.
NIA arrests: 6 Ukrainian nationals seek independent translator
Six Ukrainian nationals arrested by the National Investigation Agency(NIA) under anti-terror laws have sought an independent translator. The request comes amid fears of bias in their ongoing legal proceedings.
12 ISIS, Al-Qaeda-linked suspects, who met via gaming app, arrested
A multi-state operation has led to the arrest of 12 people with suspected links to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) and the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
'Irresponsible, harmful': Union Minister Hardeep Puri dismisses lockdown rumors
Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri has dismissed rumors of a possible nationwide lockdown in India.
Kharat case emboldens victim to expose rape by Palghar 'godman'
A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Palghar district has been accused of raping a 35-year-old woman.
Trump praises Modi as leader who 'gets things done'
United States President Donald Trump has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a leader who "gets things done."
Delhi government cancels ₹6.2cr VIP boat tender, suspends 2 officials
The Delhi government has canceled its plans to buy two air-conditioned boats for VIPs and VVIPs at a cost of ₹6.2 crore.
Indian airlines to cut domestic summer flights by 10%
Indian airlines are set to reduce their domestic flight operations by 10% in the upcoming summer schedule, which starts on March 29 and ends on October 24.
Ladakh: 3.9-magnitude earthquake hits region
A 3.9-magnitude earthquake struck near the city of Leh in Ladakh on Friday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) confirmed.
UP government cancels AI MoU with Puch
The Uttar Pradesh government has canceled its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with artificial intelligence firm Puch AI.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning, rainfall in parts of India
India is set for a spell of unsettled weather from March 27, with rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds expected in several parts.
Jag Vasant docks at Kandla with 47,600 MT LPG
The Indian-flagged LPG vessel, Jag Vasant, reached the Kandla Port in Gujarat on Friday morning. The ship was carrying 47,600 metric tons of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), according to Moneycontrol.
LPG to PNG: What changes for your kitchen and bills
Switching from Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders to Piped Natural Gas (PNG) is a simple process in India.
Karnataka professor beaten with chappals after proposing to student
A controversial incident unfolded at Sri Siddhartha Medical College (SSMC) in Karnataka's Tumkur when an assistant professor proposed to a female student in front of his class.
Centre says India has 60-day fuel stock amid shortage concerns
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that India's fuel supply is "fully secure."
PM to interact with CMs tomorrow on West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with state CMs on Friday evening through video conferencing on the West Asia conflict to review preparedness and plans of states.
London-bound Air India flight U-turns after being airborne for 7hrs
An Air India A350 aircraft, flying from Delhi to London Heathrow, had to return to the national capital due to a suspected technical issue.
Petrol panic buying hits Hyderabad; stations display 'no stock' board
Hyderabad and other parts of Telangana are facing a fuel crisis as panic buying has reportedly left many petrol pumps dry.