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India boosts visa processing in Bangladesh after tourist visas reopened
India plans to scale up its visa operations in Bangladesh following a significant surge in demand, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties and facilitate smoother travel.
Two separate accidents in Jammu and Kashmir kill 4 people
Four people, including Special Police Officer Shubam Kumar, lost their lives in two separate road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir, with several others critically injured.
Mi-172 helicopter drops supplies to Lower Siang villages after floods
The Arunachal Pradesh government deployed a commercial helicopter to airlift emergency food and medical supplies to remote villages in Lower Siang cut off by floods.
Capgemini temporarily closes Bengaluru Brookefield day care after abuse allegations
Capgemini clarified that the Bengaluru daycare at the center of child abuse allegations was operated by external provider Little Scholars, as investigations continue.
SIT estimates 6-8L siphoned daily at Ram Janmabhoomi Trust
Investigators estimate Rs 6-8 lakh was siphoned off daily from Ram Mandir donations, with the role of SBI staff and trust officials under scrutiny in the ongoing probe.
India's 1st Mumbai Ahmedabad bullet train tunnel set to begin
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate India's first bullet train tunnel work in Mumbai, featuring a 20.37-km stretch with a 7-km undersea section.
Chandigarh hits 37.7 Celsius as IMD's Surender Paul cites humidity
Chandigarh's temperature soared to 37.7°C on Friday, 2.2°C above normal, before evening rains in northern sectors provided some respite from the heat.
West Bengal CM announces birthday cards and bouquets for police
The West Bengal government has launched an initiative where the Chief Minister sends birthday greetings to IPS and WBPS officers, aiming to uplift police morale.
IMD red alert July 4-6 Mumbai, Devendra Fadnavis flags districts
Mumbai is under IMD's red alert for heavy rainfall until July 6, prompting authorities to issue emergency helpline numbers and warn of potential disruptions to daily activities.
Ashish Kundra leads LAB and KDA to Leh governance consensus
After weeks of disagreements, the MHA, LAB, and KDA finalized the May 22 meeting minutes during a constructive three-hour discussion chaired by Ladakh's chief secretary in Leh.
IMD issues heavy rain alert for Mumbai, Delhi expects showers
Mumbai braces for heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds, while Delhi is set to experience light showers and thunderstorms as monsoon activity gradually intensifies.
Flourish Stay fire Malviya Nagar kills 23, reveals illegal hotel
A probe into the Malviya Nagar fire that claimed 23 lives reveals regulatory lapses, including unchecked illegal expansion and missed red flags by multiple government agencies.
Video shows Bengaluru biker pushed off motorcycle by Mercedes passenger
A viral video shows a Mercedes-Benz passenger slapping and pushing a biker at Indiranagar, Bengaluru, sparking outrage over rising road rage incidents in the city.
Delhi breaks heatwave with cloudy skies as IMD forecasts thunderstorms
Delhi wakes up to cloudy skies and 95% humidity, with thunderstorms and rain predicted throughout the day, offering relief from heat but causing sticky discomfort.
El Nino blamed for Delhi monsoon arriving 5 days late
Delhi's monsoon arrived late on July 2 due to El Nino, marking its first July onset since 2021. A rare western disturbance helped trigger the long-awaited rains.
Shashi Tharoor defends India's delegation at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral
Shashi Tharoor emphasized the importance of respecting significant leaders in global diplomacy, urging against politicizing India's representation at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral.
RSS seeks punishment over alleged Ayodhya Ram temple donation misuse
The RSS called for strict punishment for those guilty of embezzling Ram Temple donations, while Bajrang Dal founder Vinay Katiyar revealed he discussed the issue with PM Modi.
Maharashtra FDA launches strict dairy safety crackdown, says Tukaram Mundhe
Maharashtra's FDA has launched a statewide compliance order enforcing strict regulations across the dairy supply chain to combat milk adulteration.
NHRC asks Karnataka officials over Bengaluru day care abuse
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of reports alleging inhumane treatment of toddlers by nannies at a daycare in an IT company’s Bengaluru premises.
El Nino and dry June threaten India's kharif rice output
Below-normal monsoon rainfall and El Niño may shrink paddy acreage, potentially reducing rice output and raising inflation concerns amid rising irrigation costs.
India income report: Bengaluru Chandigarh Delhi top, NCR largest spender
Bengaluru, Chandigarh, and Delhi rank highest in average income across India, while cities like Hyderabad see the fastest growth in high-income households, a report reveals.
Supreme Court says Article 21 privacy not shield in divorce
The Supreme Court ruled that the right to privacy under Article 21 cannot shield a spouse from disclosing hotel stays and call records in adultery-related divorce cases.
Delhi mandates 50% work from home to curb winter pollution
Delhi's 50% work-from-home mandate for winter pollution control challenges companies, especially in blue-collar sectors, while hybrid-ready firms adapt more seamlessly.
UP teacher booked for alleged sexual assault on 2 students
A government school teacher in Uttar Pradesh was suspended and booked for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, following complaints from villagers.
India removes 7 Chinese battery apps from Apple and Google
The government has directed Google and Apple to remove seven Chinese battery management apps over concerns of remote interference with battery-operated vehicles like e-rickshaws.
Viral 12-year-old video challenges J&K Education Minister Sakina Itoo
A 12-year-old's viral video criticising J&K education minister Sakina Itoo over summer vacations has ignited social media debates and drawn official scrutiny.
Narendra Modi begins 3-country visit to boost defense, maritime ties
Prime Minister Modi's Jakarta visit will focus on finalizing a BrahMos missile deal and exploring Scorpene-class submarine collaboration to strengthen India-Indonesia defence ties.
Speeding dumper truck kills 2, injures 5 near Baripada
A speeding dumper truck rammed into a crowd on National Highway-18 near Baripada, Odisha, killing two people and injuring five others, including three journalists.
Pocketless gowns, monitored breaks: Ram Temple's strict protocols after theft
The Ram Temple in Ayodhya has tightened its security measures after cash and valuables were stolen from the temple donation.
Amarnath Yatra begins, over 20,000 pilgrims leave for shrine
The annual Amarnath Yatra, a major Hindu pilgrimage, has begun with thousands of devotees leaving from the Pahalgam and Baltal base camps in Jammu and Kashmir.
RSS breaks silence on Ram Temple donation theft
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has expressed deep concern over the alleged theft from donation boxes at the Shri Ram Lalla Temple in Ayodhya.
Aadhaar app now offers free email updates for 6 months
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature on the Aadhaar App that allows users to add or update their email IDs.
Venezuela quakes: Survivors grateful for Indian Army's medical support
In the wake of the devastating twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela, survivors are expressing their gratitude to an Indian Army medical team.
Can't force government students to recite Hindu prayers: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that students in government schools cannot be compelled to recite Hindu prayers.
Bengaluru daycare abuse case: Woman seen in videos arrested
The Bengaluru Police have made their first arrest in the shocking case of toddler abuse at a corporate daycare center.
Gauhati HC rejects Assam man's 16 documents to prove citizenship
The Gauhati High Court has rejected a petitioner's attempt to prove his citizenship with 16 documents.
Video: Murder accused Siya Goyal shows middle finger to media
Siya Goyal, the prime accused in the murder of her fiancé Ketan Agarwal, was taken by Pune Rural Police to her Market Yard residence in Pune for investigation.
IAS Lokhande Prashant Sitaram gets additional charge of CBSE chairperson
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has assigned IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram the additional charge of Chairperson of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
LPG tanker crashes into UP toll booth; 4 killed
A tragic incident occurred on the morning of June 26 in Uttar Pradesh's Kaushambi district.
'She's already released': SC says Sonam Raghuvanshi's bail will remain
The Supreme Court has sought a response from Sonam Raghuvanshi, an Indore resident accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya.
Allahabad HC upholds state's right to acquire religious sites
The Allahabad High Court has upheld the state's right to acquire religious sites for public projects.
Over 15 vehicles crash within minutes on Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway
A major accident involving over 15 vehicles occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway in Maharashtra's Palghar district.
Japan joins India to condemn cross-border terrorism from Pakistan
India and Japan have jointly condemned cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
Ram Temple row: CCTV shows accused hiding money in socks
CCTV footage from Ram Mandir has revealed at least five of the eight men, accused of stealing money from donation, removing and hiding cash during the counting process, the Indian Express reported.
Can't exile people for 'BJP government murdabad' slogans: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has quashed an externment order issued by the Mumbai Police against political activist and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) state general secretary Saeed Ahmad Abdul Wahid Chaudhary.
Nagpur: Traffic cop assaulted by group of bikers
A group of bikers attacked a traffic police officer in Nagpur on June 28.
Modi to make 1st official New Zealand visit next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on his first official visit to New Zealand next week.
How to apply for a ration card online without hassle
Applying for a ration card online can be a hassle-free affair if you know the right steps.
IMD issues orange alert for Uttarakhand; Mumbai logs 150mm rain
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of Uttarakhand on Friday. The alert specifically applies to Nainital and Bageshwar districts.
Ayodhya SIT questions Ram Mandir Trust members for 6 hours
A three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has questioned key functionaries of the Ram Mandir Trust in Ayodhya.
Whistleblower flagged Bengaluru daycare toddler abuse; he was fired
Authorities investigating the alleged abuse of toddlers at a daycare on Capgemini's campus in Bengaluru said that earlier complaints to the management were dismissed, and the employee who reported the mistreatment was dismissed before the abuse came to light.
India approves first satellite-guided helicopter landing system
India has approved its first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopters at Undavalli Heliport in Andhra Pradesh.
Finding out 'wife' was male while shaving, man kills partner
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly murdering his live-in partner in Rajkot, Gujarat.
60-year-old man dies after falling into open manhole in Mumbai
A 60-year-old man died after falling into an open manhole in Mumbai's Sakinaka area on Thursday afternoon.
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh sarpanches linked to trafficking of underprivileged children
What initially seemed to be isolated cases of child begging in Ahmedabad has turned out to be a well-organized trafficking racket.
India-Japan sign AI, defense, energy pacts after Modi-Takaichi summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the technology partnership between India and Japan as the "strongest pillar" of their bilateral ties as the two nations signed several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs).
Ayodhya Bar Association files complaint against Champat Rai, Anil Mishra
The Faizabad Bar Association has filed a complaint against former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai and three others in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations.
PM Modi, Japan's Takaichi hold bilateral talks in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday.
No eyewitness to murder, police seek Siya Goyal's lie-detector test
The Pune Police have approached a court to conduct a polygraph test on Siya Goyal, accused in the murder of her fiance Ketan Agarwal.
Delhi Police arrest 4 for planning terror attack in capital
The Delhi Police have dismantled an alleged inter-state terror and arms network with links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and arrested four men from Punjab and Delhi for allegedly planning a terror attack in the national capital.
Ram Mandir donation theft: Cops probe bribe-for-job angle
The Ayodhya Police have widened their probe into the alleged donation theft at the Ram Mandir.
Capgemini shuts Bengaluru daycare after toddlers forced into washing machines
Capgemini has announced the temporary closure of a daycare facility in Bengaluru following reports of alleged abuse of toddlers at its HAL campus.
PM Modi to host Japan's Takaichi for India-Japan summit today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.
Moving houses? Here's how to update your address
Updating your address in India can be a daunting task, but it is essential to keep your records accurate and up-to-date.
Why India's highways can withstand extreme heat but Europe's can't
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
Is your marriage certificate genuine? Here's how to check
Verifying the authenticity of an Indian marriage certificate is an important task, especially for legal and administrative purposes.
117 prominent Indians, Pakistanis urge Modi, Sharif to resume dialogue
Over 100 prominent citizens from India and Pakistan have written an open letter to Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, urging them to take meaningful and sustained steps toward restoring peace, normalcy, dialogue and cooperation between the neighbors.
Maximum Ram Temple donation theft happened during Kumbh, cops find
The Ayodhya Police have made a major breakthrough in the Ram Mandir donation theft case, revealing that most of the theft occurred during the Kumbh Mela in early 2025.
Vijay government challenges Madras HC's cow slaughter ban in SC
The Tamil Nadu government has challenged a Madras High Court order banning cow slaughter in the Supreme Court.
Deceased Indian sailor returned from Venezuela without 'single organ'
The mysterious death of 33-year-old Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan in Venezuela has taken a bizarre turn.
'Didn't tell SC ethanol program was experiment': Centre refutes reports
The Attorney General of India has denied media reports that claimed he told the Supreme Court on Monday that the government's 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol (E20) Program was still an "ongoing experiment" and that "the impact of the policy would become clearer by next year."
Gujarat woman returns home to find husband raping teen daughter
A shocking incident has come to light in Desar taluka of Vadodara, Gujarat, where a woman returned home to find her husband sexually assaulting their 13-year-old daughter after stuffing a piece of cloth in the girl's mouth.
Ram Temple row: Accused reveals how theft was carried out
Avinash Shukla, one of the eight accused in the Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation theft case, was interrogated by police on Tuesday.
Bus rams truck on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, killing 8, injuring 22
A sleeper bus traveling from Rishikesh to Indore collided with a trailer around 2:30am on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Dausa, Rajasthan, on Wednesday, killing eight people.
CBI arrests 2 ex-bank officials in Haryana government fraud case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two former bank officials in connection with the alleged misappropriation of funds belonging to Haryana government departments.
UIDAI discontinues its mAadhaar app in India
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced the discontinuation of its mAadhaar app in the country.
Fire breaks out at Parikrama Restaurant in Delhi's Connaught Place
A fire broke out at the Parikrama Restaurant in Connaught Place, New Delhi, on Tuesday afternoon.
Ram Temple trust advances July 11 meeting to 6
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust will hold an emergency meeting on July 6, five days earlier than planned.
Bengal assembly passes OBC reservation amendments, Muslim sub-groups reduced
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed two amendment bills to revise the state's OBC reservation laws.
No immediate bail for Asaram Bapu in 2013 rape case
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Rajasthan government on self-styled godman Asaram Bapu's bail plea.
'If anything happens to Wangchuk, Pradhan will be responsible': CJP
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan that he will be "directly responsible" if anything happens to activist Sonam Wangchuk.
SC refuses PIL to probe Bharat Bhushan Tiwari's encounter killing
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the alleged extrajudicial killing of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari.
Bengaluru sub-inspector strips minor boys, makes them perform obscene acts
A police sub-inspector (PSI) in Bengaluru was arrested on Monday evening for allegedly sexually harassing and thrashing minor boys.
Indian Army refutes reports of Chinese encroachment in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian Army has rejected media reports alleging that the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) had encroached upon Arunachal Pradesh.
Hindu man, whose Islam conversion triggered high-profile probe, reconverts
Ayush Malik, a 30-year-old Shamli resident and son of pharmaceutical businessman Devraj Malik, whose conversion to Islam triggered an investigation under the anti-conversion law, has returned to Hinduism.
'20% ethanol blending in petrol an experiment': Government to SC
The Indian government has told the Supreme Court that its 20% ethanol blending program in petrol is still an experiment. The impact of this policy will be clearer by next year, the government said.
12 deaths on Atal Setu since 2024; Maharashtra plans barricades
The Maharashtra government is planning to install barricades and review safety measures on the Atal Setu, India's longest sea bridge.