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Police arrest 5 in alleged ₹35cr bribe to N. Elayaraja
Five individuals were arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe a TVK MLA to vote against the Speaker during a no-confidence motion, raising the total arrests to eight.
Delhi Fire Services unveils 25-year plan for 120 stations
The Delhi Fire Services plans to enhance firefighting with drones, AI, and large-scale hiring under a 25-year road map aimed at addressing urbanisation and emergency response gaps.
NHAI fires contractor after video shows Delhi-Mumbai Expressway damage
The NHAI terminated the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway contractor in April 2026 due to repeated failures in meeting obligations, following viral videos of damaged road sections.
Defense Ministry expected to clear ₹1Lcr weapons and tech purchases
The Defence Acquisition Council is set to clear acquisition proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore, including K-9 Vajra howitzers and HAMMER missiles, today.
Delhi High Court clears Kolkata teen liver donation for father
The Delhi High Court permitted a 17-year-old to donate part of his liver to save his father, ex-cricketer Uttam Kumar Shaw, battling life-threatening liver cancer.
Union Home Ministry meets Ladakh leaders in Leh, resuming talks
Central officials will hold informal talks in Leh today, focusing on previous meeting minutes and key issues raised by Ladakh's political groups.
Kozhikode police arrest 586 people in Operation Toofan drug crackdown
Kozhikode police arrested 586 individuals and registered 573 cases related to drug offences since June 1 under Operation Toofan, seizing cannabis and MDMA during the crackdown.
Modi and Takaichi met in New Delhi on security, Gaza
Prime Ministers Modi and Takaichi addressed key global issues, including the West Asia crisis and Ukraine conflict, while strongly condemning cross-border terrorism from Pakistan.
Mundka workers die in septic tank, owner and contractors arrested
Three sanitation workers died in a Mundka factory's septic tank, exposing the deadly reality of manual scavenging despite strict laws prohibiting such hazardous practices.
Abhishek Banerjee faces complaint over convoy traffic violations in Kolkata
A Kolkata resident filed a complaint against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, alleging dangerous traffic violations by his convoy. Police have confirmed receipt and initiated an inquiry.
Telangana greenlights ₹7,345cr Musi River 1st phase under Revanth Reddy
The Telangana Cabinet sanctioned ₹7,345 crore for the first phase of the Musi River Rejuvenation Project, aiming to transform a 55-km stretch into an iconic riverfront.
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.
India reshuffles Army, Air Force leadership with key new appointments
India's armed forces have entered a new phase of leadership with a series of top-level appointments in the Army and Air Force.
VHP forsakes Champat Rai amid Ram Mandir theft row
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has distanced itself from the actions of former Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust General Secretary Champat Rai after allegations of donation theft at Ram Mandir.
India on track to witness third-driest June in century
India is on track to witness its third-driest June in a century, with the southwest monsoon being unusually weak across most regions of the country.
Siya Goyal's 'lawyer' sues her brother for ₹10 crore
Advocate Aashutosh Srivastava has sent a ₹10 crore defamation notice against Sahil Goyal, brother of murder accused Siya Goyal, who, along with her lover Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly pushed Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal off Lohagad Fort.
Modi to chair high-level meeting with central ministries' secretaries today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a high-level meeting with the secretaries of all central government ministries and departments on Tuesday at 4:00pm.
Bengaluru woman found dead in homestay, boyfriend hospitalized
A 26-year-old physiotherapist from Bengaluru, Sai Surabhi, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district.
How to apply for a birth certificate quickly
Applying for a birth certificate can be a daunting task, especially when you're pressed for time.
4 killed, 19 injured in bus-trailer collision on Yamuna Expressway
Four people were killed and over 19 were injured after a double-decker sleeper bus collided with a trailer near milestone 112 on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district early on Tuesday.
20 injured after massive fire at refinery pipeline in Bengal
A massive fire broke out at a naphtha-carrying pipeline of the Haldia Refinery in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on Tuesday.
India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes in Afghanistan, calls it 'blatant aggression'
India has condemned Pakistan's recent airstrikes on Afghan territory that left several civilians dead, including women and children.
Aarogya Setu 2.0 launched in India: Check features, benefits
The Indian government has unveiled the second version of the Aarogya Setu app, along with a host of digital health initiatives.
Sonam Wangchuk appeals to Indians to join his hunger strike
Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk has appealed to citizens across India to join his hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
India distances itself from reports of Track-2 dialogue with Pakistan
India has distanced itself from reports of a Track 2 dialogue with Pakistan, stating that there is no official involvement or support from the Indian government.
Siya took ₹1cr from Ketan under guise of 'wedding shopping'
New developments have emerged in the murder of 26-year-old Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal by his betrothed Siya Goyal and her lover, Chetan Chaudhary.
Adityanath's Ram temple theft probe rattles BJP, Sangh leadership: Report
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's aggressive handling of the Ram temple theft case has reportedly caused unease within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the larger Sangh Parivar.
Maharashtra makes Marathi compulsory in all schools
The Maharashtra government has made the teaching of the Marathi language compulsory in all schools, irrespective of the medium.
Not Modi, these 2 top officials to attend Khamenei's funeral
Bihar Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will represent India at the state funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ANI reported, citing Iranian sources.
Akal Takht gives Punjab government month to re-amend Granth law
The Akal Takht has given the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government a month to re-amend the Jagat Jyot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkaar (Amendment) Act, 2026, which was unanimously passed by the Punjab Assembly on April 13.
Mumbai toxic pills suspect made anti-Shia remarks in old podcast
The man arrested for distributing toxic pills at a Muharram procession in Mumbai had made a controversial remark about the Shia community in an old podcast.
Pune man gets death penalty for raping, killing toddler
A 65-year-old man, Bhimrao Kamble, was sentenced to death by a Pune court for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village.
3 men break into retired judge Giribala Singh's house
Three masked men reportedly broke into the Bhopal residence of former district judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, on Saturday night.
MP toddler blinded after 'doctor puts nasal drops in eyes'
A 19-month-old boy, Vinay Vishwakarma, has lost his eyesight after being treated at the Banda Civil Hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district.
2 names shortlisted for Ram Mandir trust chief
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is likely to undergo a major leadership change after the recent resignations of its general secretary, Champat Rai, and trustee Anil Mishra.
'Come forward if you visited Lohagad Fort': Ketan's father pleads
The father of Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly murdered by his fiancee Siya Goyal and her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary, has appealed to eyewitnesses of the incident to come forward.
'No lawyer will represent Ram Temple theft accused': Bar association
The Ayodhya Bar Association has said its lawyers will not represent the eight accused in the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Mandir.
How to translate educational documents in India
Translating educational documents in India can be a tricky task, given the diversity of languages and dialects.
'Heavens won't fall': SC refuses urgent Ram Mandir row hearing
The Supreme Court has refused to grant an urgent hearing on a plea seeking a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged embezzlement of donations received by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
SIA chargesheets Yasin Malik in 1990 Sarla Bhat rape-murder case
The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir is set to file a 737-page chargesheet in the Sarla Bhat case.
Delhi records hottest morning in 2 years; respite follows
Delhi residents woke up to a much-needed respite from the sweltering heat on Monday.