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Nikita Bhure and 2 children found dead in Latur well
A 25-year-old woman and her two children died after she allegedly jumped into a well following a family dispute in Latur, Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu authorities seize over ₹1200cr before polls, Tiruvallur haul
Ahead of the Assembly elections, authorities in Tamil Nadu seized cash, gold, and other items worth over Rs 1,200 crore with Tiruvallur district recording the highest seizure.
Indian Army warns Pakistan over Pahalgam attack killing 26 civilians
Ahead of the first anniversary of the Pahalgam terror attack, the Indian Army recalled Operation Sindoor, issuing a stern warning against any further cross-border aggression.
Phones now banned inside Kedarnath Temple from April 21, 2026
In a bid to preserve sanctity, authorities have prohibited mobile usage within Kedarnath Temple premises, warning of legal action for violations.
KP-2 from Project Cheetah 1st cheetah in Ranthambore since extinction
A young male cheetah from Kuno National Park has been spotted in Rajasthan’s Ranthambhore Tiger Reserve, marking a historic meeting of leopard, tiger and cheetah.
Tamil Nadu readies April 23 polls as over ₹500cr seized
Ahead of the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, authorities have seized cash, gold, and liquor worth over Rs 500 crore due to poll violations.
Fuel prices unchanged in major Indian cities April 21 2026
Despite global crude oil market fluctuations, petrol and diesel prices across major Indian cities remained steady on April 21, 2026.
NTA releases JEE Main 2026 results and cutoff percentiles
The JEE Main 2026 results reveal slight increases in cut-off percentiles across most categories, indicating a rise in competition levels.
Civil Services Day: Droupadi Murmu, Narendra Modi praise civil servants
President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to civil servants on the 18th Civil Services Day.
Many CBSE schools to require 2 Indian languages from 2026-27
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India is replacing foreign languages with Sanskrit and regional languages as the third language in Class 6 curriculum.
UP Board 10th and 12th results expected late April
The Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP) is expected to release the Class 10 and Class 12 results by end of April. The official date, however, is yet to be announced.
Md Shamim Akhtar omitted from West Bengal voter list
Wing Commander Md Shamim Akhtar, a decorated IAF veteran, was shocked to find his name deleted from West Bengal's voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
Chandigarh government school: 24 women allege harassment, no action taken
Two months after 24 women teachers in a Chandigarh school accused a male colleague of harassment, no administrative action has been taken.
Heat waves to hit Delhi, Haryana, Punjab says IMD
As northern and central India grapple with heatwaves, Mumbai and surrounding areas are on alert for potential thunderstorms and rainfall, according to the IMD.
CBSE to announce Class 12 results by April 30 online
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to announce the Class 12 results by end of April or early May, accessible via cbseresults.nic.in and other platforms.
Maharajganj 16-year-old Suraj kills 15-year-old brother Laxman over shoes
A minor argument over a pair of new shoes led a 16-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh to allegedly stab his younger brother to death with scissors.
Aditya Anand picked up in Tamil Nadu after Noida protest
Aditya Anand, the main accused in the Noida workers' protest case, was motivated by social welfare and fair wages, not violence, according to his brother.
Video shows Bagaha sub-divisional hospital guard stitching patient's wounds
A security guard at Bagaha Sub-divisional Hospital in Bihar was seen stitching a patient's wounds due to a severe staff shortage, sparking concerns about patient safety.
US national stopped at Srinagar airport over GPS device cleared
A US national and his companion were released by J&K police after a GPS device found in their luggage raised no suspicions. The device has been retained for further analysis.
Panchkula CBI court discharges ex-judge Sudhir Parmar of corruption charges
A Special CBI Court has discharged former CBI judge Sudhir Parmar and four others in a corruption case, citing insufficient evidence.
IDFC First manager Ribhav Rishi accused of unauthorized 2.5cr transfer
Ribhav Rishi, a bank manager at IDFC First Bank, faces another FIR for allegedly diverting ₹2.5 crore from a UK-based customer's account in 2020.
Migrant workers return to West Bengal to vote after cleanup
Thousands of migrant workers are returning to West Bengal to vote in the upcoming Assembly Elections, driven by fears over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
Kedarnath Temple reopens April 22 with 51 quintals of flowers
The ancient Kedarnath shrine is set to reopen on April 22, 2026, adorned with approximately 5,100 kg of multi-colored flowers against a backdrop of fresh snowfall.
Study finds Delhi average land temperature rose 2.9°C since 2015
Delhi's mean Land Surface Temperature (LST) in March has risen by nearly 3°C over an 11-year period from 2015 to 2026, reveals a new satellite-based study.
Assam court convicts 20 for 2018 lynching of 2 men
An Assam court has convicted 20 individuals for the 2018 lynching of two men, while acquitting another 25 due to lack of evidence.
Amravati digital exploitation probe logs 3rd FIR naming Uzer Khan
A fresh FIR has been filed in the ongoing Amravati sex scandal, as a new survivor's family reports harassment, bringing the total FIRs to three.
Sanaur MLA Pathanmajra arrested in mining case, rape custody extended
AAP's Sanaur MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, already incarcerated for a rape case, has been arrested in connection with an illegal mining case.
Zoji La to become India's longest 14.15km road tunnel
The ₹6,800-crore Zoji La tunnel project, connecting Kashmir Valley with Ladakh, is nearing completion with the excavation expected to finish next month.
Ghaziabad and Delhi police expose CCTV spying on Indian military
Recent investigations reveal that Pakistani-linked espionage modules are using solar-powered CCTV networks to spy on Indian military establishments.
Workers across India protest falling real incomes and rising prices
Workers across India, particularly in Noida, are protesting stagnant wages and rising inflation, underscoring a deepening cost of living crisis that can no longer be overlooked.
Starting Monday West Bengal will impose 9-and-a-half-day pre-election alcohol ban
Bengal is set to experience an unprecedented nine-and-a-half-day dry spell due to the upcoming elections, causing concerns for the hospitality and liquor industries.
Census 2027 begins door-to-door survey in NDMC and Delhi Cantonment
The first phase of Census 2027 in Delhi began last week, with enumerators initiating a comprehensive door-to-door survey for the House Listing and Housing Census.
Mata Vaishno Devi silver offerings only 5%-6% real, cadmium found
Silver offerings at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine were found to be mostly toxic cadmium and iron, with only 5-6% actual silver content.
Kottur near Coimbatore residents protest exclusion from election cash handouts
Residents of Kottur, Tamil Nadu protested after being excluded from an alleged cash-for-votes payout, demanding equal treatment.
Karaikudi group seizes ₹13.44L from flying squad after Chidambaram raid
A mob stole Rs 13.44 lakh from an election squad, moments after it was seized from Sivaganga MP Karti Chidambaram's office during a raid.
Azad Hussain and wife Rubina arrested for killing Madhav Ram
A Delhi-based couple has been apprehended for allegedly murdering a retired Reserve Bank of India official over a money lending dispute.
Mother dead and father injured in Azadpur over stolen phone
A 35-year-old woman was fatally stabbed and her husband injured following a dispute over a mobile phone in northeast Delhi's Azadpur area.
Delhi launches SOP to crack down on tree offenses
Delhi's government has introduced a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to combat tree-related offences, including 24x7 control rooms and quick-response teams.
Delhi mandates rainwater harvesting to bolster future water supply
The Delhi government has enforced mandatory rainwater harvesting across the city, with penalties for non-compliance, aiming to combat water scarcity and promote conservation.
Gurugram man allegedly kills wife using her scarf then suicides
A 33-year-old man allegedly strangled his wife and then committed suicide in their Gurugram home, with their five-year-old son as the sole witness.
Uttar Pradesh transfers 64 IAS officers, appoints 25 new DM's
In a significant bureaucratic reshuffle, the UP government has transferred 64 IAS officers, leading to new district magistrates (DMs) across 25 districts.
Mumbai businessman loses 3.25cr to brokers posing as Arkship Group
A Mumbai businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state gang in a cheating-cum-extortion case, according to Vile Parle police officials.
India Meteorological Department warns more 40°C heat wave days ahead
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts a higher-than-normal number of heatwave days in northern Indo-Gangetic plains, Gujarat, and Maharashtra this year.
Guwahati records about 120mm rain, city left waterlogged, officials warn
Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota conducted a comprehensive review following severe waterlogging due to intense rainfall in Guwahati.
Bus accident in Jammu's Udhampur district kills 21, injures 51
A bus accident in Jammu's Udhampur district resulted in 21 deaths and 51 injuries, after the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge.
India in touch with Iran over Hormuz safe passage: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that India is in contact with Iran and other relevant nations to ensure the safe passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.
'No such evidence': Chhattisgarh government denies reports of plane crash
The Chhattisgarh government has dismissed reports that a chartered aircraft crashed into a hill in Jashpur district, Chhattisgarh, on Monday.
Delhi to touch 40°C: When does IMD issue heatwave alert?
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave alert for several parts of north and central India, including Delhi.
'Entry ban...': SC to petitioner who said Netaji secured independence
The Supreme Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by one Pinakpani Mohanty, which sought to declare that India's independence was secured by the Indian National Army (INA) under Subhash Chandra Bose.
Air India issues clarification after online backlash over sindoor, bindi
Air India has found itself in a controversy over its internal grooming guidelines for cabin crew.
Maharashtra's 'speak Marathi or lose permit' rule faces legal challenge
Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik had announced a new rule making knowledge of Marathi mandatory for licensed autorickshaw and taxi drivers from May 1.
Bad weather keeps 90-minute Hyderabad-Hubballi flight airborne for 4 hours
A Fly91 Airlines flight, IC3401, which was on its way to Hubballi from Hyderabad, was diverted to Bengaluru due to adverse weather conditions on Sunday.
J&K: 15 killed, several injured as bus falls into gorge
At least 15 people were killed and several others injured after a passenger bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district on Monday.
Manipur shutdown enters second day over child deaths
A five-day shutdown has been called in Manipur's valley districts after a bomb blast killed two children earlier this month.
CBI arrests DGCA deputy director general in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Mudavath Devula, a deputy director general at the Airworthiness Directorate of the DGCA headquarters in Delhi, along with a representative of a private company, in a ₹2.5 lakh bribery case.
India-South Korea ties: President Lee's visit 'turning point'
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has said that an upcoming summit with India could be a "turning point" in bilateral ties.
Guwahati flooded after heavy rain; all educational institutions closed
Severe waterlogging has affected normal life in Guwahati's Hatigaon and Anil Nagar areas due to heavy rainfall on Monday.
Uttarakhand dissolves madrasa board; state curriculum compulsory from July
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the dissolution of the state's Madrasa Board.
Heatwave forecast for North, Central India; heavy rains in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted a heatwave in parts of North and Central India over the next few days.
Tamil Nadu: 16 dead, 6 injured in firecracker unit blast
A devastating explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kattanarpatti village, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu, has left at least 16 people dead and six others injured, The Times of India reported.
TCS employee alleges months-long sexual harassment, religious slurs by colleagues
A woman employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has accused five colleagues of months-long sexual harassment, stalking, and making derogatory remarks about her religion.
2 US citizens detained in Kashmir for carrying satellite phone
Two United States nationals were detained at the Srinagar International Airport on Sunday after security personnel found a satellite phone in their luggage during a routine check.
UP man slits daughters' throats, calls police to confess
A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, NDTV reported.
Supreme Court issues guidelines to enhance road safety
The Supreme Court of India has issued comprehensive guidelines to enhance road safety across the country.
Char Dham yatra begins with opening of Gangotri, Yamunotri temples
The Char Dham Yatra for 2026 has officially commenced with the opening of the Gangotri and Yamunotri temples in Uttarakhand on Sunday.
IMD forecasts heatwave, rainfall, thunderstorms in different parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a mixed bag of weather conditions across India in the coming week.
DUSU president, ABVP members force entry into all-women's college
Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) president Aryan Maan and several Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) members allegedly forced their way into the campus of Delhi University's Gargi College.
Noida labor protest mastermind arrested from Tamil Nadu
The Gautam Buddh Nagar Police and the Special Task Force have arrested Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind behind a violent workers' protest in Noida.
ED raids Kolkata DCP's house in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the residence of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas.
CBI Joint Director, retired ACP, convicted in illegal raid case
A Delhi court has convicted Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director Ramnish Geer and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) V K Pandey for illegally raiding the house of Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer Ashok Aggarwal in October 2000, The Indian Express stated.
Amravati case: 3 cops suspended for celebrating rape accused's birthday
In a new development in the Amravati explicit visuals case, one police officer and two constables have been suspended.
No, all Indians don't need tax clearance to travel abroad
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) have dismissed a viral claim that all Indians must obtain an Income-tax Clearance Certificate (ITCC) before traveling abroad.
PM Modi to address nation at 8:30pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation at 8:30pm on Saturday.
TCS harassment case: Woman on run; husband gives contradictory statements
Nida Khan, a former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, is currently on the run after being suspended from her job.
Woman killed by boss' wife, daughter over extramarital affair suspicion
In a shocking incident in Pune, a 35-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boss' wife and their minor daughter, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Indian refiners using yuan to settle payments for Iranian oil
Indian refiners are reportedly using Chinese yuan to settle payments for Iranian oil.
TCS says no POSH complaints filed in Nashik harassment row
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has not received any formal complaints through its Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) channels regarding the Nashik branch sexual harassment cases between 2022 and 2026.
India, China resume Shanghai Cooperation talks in Delhi
India and China have resumed their bilateral consultations on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) matters in New Delhi.
Nida Khan's family terms TCS Nashik conversion charges politically motivated
The parents of Nida Khan, a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employee accused of forced religious conversion, have dismissed the allegations as "fake" and politically motivated.
Ex-TCS Nashik staffer reveals vulgar abuse, Hindu festival mockery
A former employee of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has leveled serious allegations against the company's Nashik office, claiming a toxic work environment.
100 ships stuck at Kerala port amid Hormuz blockade
The Vizhinjam Port in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has become a major hub for increasing vessel traffic due to the US-imposed blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Amravati rape-accused celebrates birthday with cops; video goes viral
Ayaan Ahmed, the main accused in the Amravati sexual abuse and blackmail case, celebrated his birthday on a public road with police personnel.
X accounts linked to Pakistan incited Noida workers' unrest: Police
Noida Police have suggested that social media accounts on X (formerly Twitter) operated from Pakistan played a role in spreading violence during the workers' protest demanding higher minimum wages.
TCS Nashik harassment accused Nida Khan seeks bail, cites pregnancy
Nida Khan, an accused in the forcible religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, has reportedly been declared pregnant.