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Keralam Local Bodies Minister K.M. Shaji under fire over SUV
Keralam Local Bodies Minister K.M. Shaji is embroiled in controversy for using a luxury SUV, borrowed from a Saudi-based friend, as his official vehicle.
Sarita Vihar truck crash kills 3 and injures 3
A truck collided with a stationary crane and an auto-rickshaw in Delhi's Sarita Vihar, killing three people and injuring three others early Sunday morning.
Payal Mehta dies suddenly in Mumbai and PM Modi mourns
Payal Mehta, a dedicated journalist known for her parliamentary coverage, passed away in Mumbai; Prime Minister Modi and Union ministers expressed their condolences.
Gurugram manager Yuvraj Singh Manchanda allegedly killed over extortion racket
Police suspect Yuvraj Singh Manchanda uncovered an extortion racket involving fake government notices before his murder by former colleague Anya Vats and her partner.
Indian Railways approves Kavach 4.0 for 607.7km Lucknow division 252cr
Indian Railways has sanctioned several projects, including the Kavach 4.0 system and electronic interlocking, to boost operational efficiency and passenger safety nationwide.
Kangpokpi protests after 6 Kuki villagers allegedly detained in Kholen
Protests erupted in Kangpokpi, Manipur, over the alleged detention of six villagers, leading to road blockades and clashes with security forces before the detainees were released.
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki becomes 1st woman ADC to president
Lieutenant Commander Yashasvi Solanki became the first woman officer from India’s Armed Forces to serve as Aide-de-Camp to the President in May 2025.
Allahabad HC directs UP police to protect interfaith same-sex couple
The Allahabad High Court has ordered Uttar Pradesh Police to safeguard an inter-faith same-sex couple in a live-in relationship, emphasizing their right to safety.
Fire at Katra helipad terminal in Jammu and Kashmir
A fire partially damaged the helipad terminal in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir, early Sunday. No casualties were reported, and the blaze was controlled within 30 minutes.
ABVP wins 3 top DUSU posts in 2026 elections
ABVP's Yash Dabas was elected President, while Independent Deepanshu Shokeen won Vice President. ABVP also secured Secretary and Joint Secretary positions in the 2026 elections.
India Meteorological Department says Punjab records 39% monsoon deficit
Punjab experiences a 39% rainfall deficit this season as the southwest monsoon retreats, with no more rain predicted, according to the India Meteorological Department.
Upper Bari Doab Canal breach floods Amritsar after underground boring
A canal breach near Chatiwind on Tarn Taran Road flooded Amritsar areas, caused by pipe-boring work beneath the Upper Bari Doab Canal.
IIT Bombay students protest after student suicide, demand resignations
Students at IIT-Bombay are demanding the resignation of senior officials and the formation of a task force to address student suicides following recent protests on campus.
Delhi government unveils smog plan with October 31 roadworks deadline
The Delhi government has mandated targeted actions at pollution hotspots, focusing on road works and enforcement against biomass burning to improve air quality.
In Delhi's Tigri Kamlesh allegedly shoots wife Poonam over eggs
A 31-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead by her husband in south Delhi's Tigri area following a dispute over cooking, according to police reports.
Surendra Koli, acquitted in Nithari case, found dead in Haridwar
Surendra Koli, recently acquitted in the Nithari killings, was cremated in Haridwar after being found dead at his tea stall; police await autopsy results for further investigation.
Speeding container truck kills Sandeep Jagannath Kumar near Bhumkar bridge
A speeding container truck driven by Dhanraj Ganpatlal Vaishnav collided with multiple vehicles on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway, resulting in one death and seven injuries.
Mahindra Thar driver rammed electric cab in Gurugram Sector 86
A Thar driver repeatedly rammed an electric cab eight to 10 times after a minor argument in Sector 86, Gurugram, causing significant damage and prompting police investigation.
Keralam launches blood bank traceability system to track blood units
Keralam has implemented a digital platform, the Blood Bank Traceability System (BBTS), to track blood units across the transfusion chain, ensuring no donated blood expires unused.
Major banks including SBI HDFC ICICI PNB will close locally
Banks, including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, and PNB, will be closed for up to four days between September 21 and 27, 2026. Closures vary by city according to the RBI holiday calendar.
Pune police charge 3 including fiancee in Ketan Agarwal murder
Siya Goyal and her accomplices allegedly studied films, podcasts, and the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case to meticulously plan Ketan Agarwal's murder at Lohagad Fort.
IMD forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms across 4 southern states
Heavy rains are forecasted in Kerala and Karnataka, while thunderstorms with gusty winds are likely in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and other regions across India.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad HSR to build indigenous 350km/h trains by 2030
India plans to produce indigenous bullet trains with a design speed of 350 kmph by 2030, aligning with Japan's E10 series, as part of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project.
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary donates ₹2.7L to CM Relief Fund
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary donated one month’s salary to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, aiding flood victims in 15 affected districts impacting nearly 50 lakh people.
Delhi court seeks update on Harsh Mander hate speech complaints
A Delhi court has sought an action taken report from the Cyber police station regarding a plea against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning the transfer of complaints.
Advocate seeks withdrawal from representing Yasin Malik in Bhat trial
Advocate Abu Adil Pandit has filed a plea to withdraw from representing JKLF chairman Mohammad Yasin Malik in the Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat murder case.
Chennai deploys 16,500 personnel 2,000 home guards for Vinayaka immersion
The Greater Chennai City police have mobilized 16,500 personnel and 2,000 Home Guards to ensure the peaceful conduct of Vinayaka idol processions and immersions on Sunday.
WMO warns supercharged El Nino could impact India early 2027
More than 180 scientists in India have urged preparation for a "super" El Nino, which could severely impact the country's natural systems and linked social structures.
DUSU 2026: Meet the new Vice-President Deepanshu Shokeen
Deepanshu Shokeen has been elected as the new Vice-President of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) in 2026.
DUSU elections 2026: ABVP retains president's post, independent candidate wins
The results of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections for 2026 have been announced.
IIT Bombay booked after student's suicide following mobile phone reprimand
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has been booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for abetment of suicide.
Bangladeshi national arrested for illegally working at Indian Navy academy
A Bangladeshi national, identified as 32-year-old Biplob Soren, was arrested on Friday for working at the sensitive Ezhimala Naval Academy in Kerala using forged documents.
IIT Bombay student suicide: Protests erupt over recent suicide
Students at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay staged a protest on Friday over the recent suicide of a second-year student.
Realty executive's murder: What we know
The body of 31-year-old Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, an Adani Realty executive, was allegedly kept in a car for two days before being disposed of.
India's per-capita carbon emissions less than global average: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday defended India and other developing nations against allegations of high carbon emissions.
Delhi to see cloudy skies amid monsoon withdrawal
Delhi is expected to remain dry till September 25, with partly cloudy skies on Saturday and Sunday.
Sukriti Foods promoter arrested in Tirupati laddu ghee case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangla, the promoter of Sukriti Foods, in connection with a money laundering case.
IIT-Bombay student dies by suicide after using ChatGPT during exam
A second-year student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay died by suicide on Friday evening.
'Same old...': India slams Pakistan's response to naval collision
India has rejected Pakistan's allegations relating to a collision between a Pakistani navy vessel and an Indian Navy warship in the Arabian Sea.
El Niño's impact could be cushioned by rice reserves
India is facing its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall 15% below normal. The situation is worsened by a strengthening El Niño phenomenon, which could lead to crop losses.
Unseasonal snowfall in J&K, Himachal as monsoon starts withdrawal
Unseasonal snowfall has blanketed the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh, bringing a winter chill to the mountains.
Haryana: Pit bull attacks 6-month-old girl, drags her on road
A six-month-old girl was critically injured after a pit bull attacked her in Sikka Colony, Sonipat, Haryana.
US mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke gets bail
The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has granted default bail to US national and mercenary Matthew Aaron VanDyke in a case lodged by the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
DUSU elections: HC slams student organizations for alleged violations
The Delhi High Court has slammed student organizations, including ABVP and NSUI, for alleged violations during the ongoing Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections.
DUSU elections: Delhi HC bans victory processions
The Delhi High Court has prohibited victory processions after the results of the Delhi University Students's Union (DUSU) elections are declared.
Nithari killings accused Surinder Koli dies by suicide in Haridwar
Surinder Koli, a key accused in the infamous Nithari killings case of 2006, has died by suicide.
Amritsar: Punjab cop shot; 2nd incident in 7 days
An assistant sub-inspector of the Punjab Police was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Amritsar late Friday night. This is the second such attack within a week.
Gurugram hit-and-run: Men hold car rally in support of accused
A group of men held a car rally in Gurugram, Haryana, on Friday in support of Kalyan Singh Bainsla, the accused in a hit-and-run case, The Times of India reported.
Canada may end 1985 'Kanishka' bombing investigation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is reportedly considering scaling back its investigation into the 1985 Air India Flight 182 "Kanishka" bombing.
IMD warns of heavy rainfall in north, east India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall in several states across India.
DUSU elections: 900 security personnel deployed amid violence fears
Around 900 security personnel have been deployed for the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) elections on Friday.
Delhi teen gangraped, murdered; body later found eaten by dogs
In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and murdered by four people, including three minors, in Northwest Delhi's Swaroop Nagar, with the body so decomposed that forensic teams struggled to immediately ascertain her gender.
Ex-colleague, her partner arrested in HR executive's murder in Gurugram
A 31-year-old human resources professional, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was allegedly murdered in Gurugram.
How to get your pension documents ready in India
Preparing pension documents in India can be a daunting task, but knowing the process can make it easier.
FDA suspends Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House's license over violations
Colaba's iconic Olympia Coffee House has had its license suspended by the Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) after a recent inspection.
'Change....mindset on Hindi': SC tells Tamil Nadu in Navodaya case
The Supreme Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to change its mindset toward teaching Hindi in schools within the state.
Bengaluru man chases nurse wife with machete, throws acid
A 26-year-old nurse was brutally attacked with a machete by her husband in JP Nagar 3rd Phase, Bengaluru, on Thursday morning.
640 deaths across Manipur relief camps: Supreme Court expresses 'shock'
The Supreme Court has expressed shock over the reports of unnatural deaths in relief camps in Manipur, including an alleged sexual assault case.
Adoption of BRICS declaration shows world's trust in India: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the unanimous adoption of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration was a testament to global confidence in India.
Xi fainted, others sick after BRICS? MEA fact-checks
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has dismissed social media claims that several world leaders fell ill after the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
India reacts after US House passes bill allowing 100% tariffs
India on Thursday said that it is determined to take all necessary measures to protect its trade and economic interests after the United States House of Representatives passed the Russian sanctions bill targeting Moscow over its continued war in Ukraine.
How to fast-track your Indian Adoption Certificate
Navigating the adoption process in India can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to obtaining the necessary certificate.
2 terrorists killed in late-night encounter in J&K's Udhampur
In a late-night encounter on Wednesday, security forces gunned down two terrorists in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir.
India designates Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network a terrorist organization
The Indian government has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organization under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
10 get death in 2013 Maoist attack that killed 29
Ten convicts have been sentenced to death by a special National Investigation Agency (NIA) 10 days after the court convicted them in the 2013 Jhiram Valley Maoist attack that killed 29 persons, including several senior Congress leaders.
India 'deeply concerned' over alleged Houthi drone attack near Mecca
India has condemned the recent drone attack near Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
₹11 IV sold for ₹325: Tukaram Mundhe seeks Centre's intervention
Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has urged the central government to intervene in the pricing of essential hospital consumables.
Pakistan naval ship collides with Indian Navy vessel
A Pakistani naval ship collided with an Indian Navy vessel in international waters, prompting New Delhi to lodge a strong protest.
Modi's schoolmate gets land back from MLA after meeting PM
An 81-year-old man from Mira Road, Asgar Ali Vora, got his land back from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Narendra Mehta after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8.