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India, Trinidad and Tobago sign pact to trace girmitiya roots
India and Trinidad and Tobago signed an archival cooperation agreement, enabling the Indian diaspora to trace ancestral roots while preserving the legacy of the Girmitya community.
Government confirms Agni missile with MIRV under DRDO supervision
India’s latest Agni missile test showcased advanced MIRV technology, enabling multiple warheads to strike separate targets in a single mission.
RTI shows 33.9 million train tickets canceled in FY 2025-26
In FY 2025-26, 3.39 crore passengers in India faced auto-cancellation of waitlisted train tickets, highlighting an acute shortage of confirmed berths on busy routes.
Chandigarh court denies Madhu Kishwar bail over fake Modi video
The Chandigarh district court has denied academic Madhu Kishwar's anticipatory bail plea over allegations of circulating a misleading video linked to PM Modi.
Thieves steal idols and ornaments from Shillong's Garikhana Hanuman Temple
Unidentified miscreants vandalised a Hanuman temple in Shillong, stealing idols, silver ornaments, and cash while damaging CCTV cameras and raising security concerns among locals.
Bengaluru police find gelatin sticks near Narendra Modi convoy route
Gelatin sticks were discovered near Prime Minister Narendra Modi's convoy route in Bengaluru, prompting a major security alert and the detention of a suspect.
Luxury Haj packages rise as affluent pilgrims seek greater comfort
Wealthy pilgrims increasingly choose luxury Haj packages, featuring five-star hotels, premium transport, and curated services for added comfort during the pilgrimage.
Haryana Board set to announce Class 12, 10 results mid-May/early-June
The Haryana Board is likely to announce the HBSE Class 10 and 12 results by mid-May 2026. Students can check their scores on bseh.org.in using their roll numbers.
C Joseph Vijay oath in Chennai features full Vande Mataram
The complete six-stanza version of Vande Mataram was performed before the national anthem during TVK chief C Joseph Vijay’s swearing-in ceremony in Chennai on Sunday.
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar joined Srivani darshan at Tirumala
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, accompanied by his family, offered prayers at Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala after concluding Assembly elections in five states.
Petrol prices unchanged in Delhi and Mumbai this Sunday
Fuel prices in India remain stable despite global oil volatility, with petrol costing ₹94–95/litre in Delhi and ₹103.54/litre in Mumbai as of today.
Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora sent to ED custody
Punjab Industries Minister Sanjeev Arora was remanded to seven-day ED custody by a Gurugram court in connection with a Rs 100 crore GST fraud and money laundering case.
PM Modi to launch ₹9,377cr projects, rail upgrades in Hyderabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for projects worth ₹9,377 crore in Telangana and inaugurate railway infrastructure at HICC today.
Kadapa Almas pet naming dispute escalates, police impose Section 144
Tensions flared in Andhra's Kadapa as clashes broke out over renaming Almas Pet junction, prompting authorities to impose Section 144 and intensify security to restore order.
West Bengal elections trigger domestic workers' wage surge in Noida
Domestic workers in a Noida society, many returning from West Bengal elections, normalized higher wages after a temporary shortage led to increased rates by local helps.
IMD forecasts light rain dust storms for Delhi May 11-13
A weak Western Disturbance is set to bring isolated dust storms, brief rain, and thundershowers to Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh between May 11 and May 13.
S Jaishankar ends Trinidad and Tobago visit celebrating Girmitya ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized India's historical bonds with Trinidad's Girmitya community and launched a prosthetics centre to enhance regional mobility.
Delhi opens cooling zones as heat tops 40 degrees Celsius
Delhi government rolls out cooling zones and mobile heat-relief points as temperatures soar above 40°C, while IMD forecasts temporary relief with thunderstorms starting May 11.
IMD forecasts rain, thunderstorms and snow in northwest India
The IMD forecasts thunderstorms and rainfall in northwest India from May 11-14, snowfall in hill states, and ongoing heatwave conditions in Gujarat and Rajasthan until May 15.
Delhi district judges face threats, most lack personal security officers
Delhi’s district court judges increasingly face threats and intimidation, yet most lack basic security measures like Personal Security Officers (PSOs).
Delhi customs officer Rahul Sinha detained for alleged data leak
A Customs officer has been detained for allegedly selling sensitive trade data to private firms, including China-based companies, raising serious economic security concerns.
Karnataka minister D Sudhakar dies at 66 after lung infection
Karnataka's Planning and Statistics Minister, D. Sudhakar, died at 66 after battling a lung infection for two months. He passed away early Sunday morning in Bengaluru.
IMD issues yellow alert for Delhi, western disturbance moves through
Delhi experienced a slight rise in temperature on Saturday, with IMD predicting rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds due to a western disturbance early next week.
UP higher education minister wants 'Rain, rain' removed from textbooks
Uttar Pradesh higher education minister Yogendra Upadhyaya criticized the nursery rhyme "Rain, rain, go away," claiming it contradicts Indian cultural values of collective welfare.
Gujarat High Court orders state-run home to reunite interfaith couple
The Gujarat High Court directed a women’s home to release a 21-year-old woman to her husband after their interfaith marriage faced disruptions from right-wing groups.
Narendra Modi to visit UAE May 15 after Iranian strikes
Prime Minister Modi's UAE stopover on May 15 highlights India's focus on energy security amidst West Asia instability and disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
NCRB finds Delhi metro most mob lynching cases under BNS
Delhi topped metro cities in mob lynching, petty organised crimes, and crimes against women under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Indian Penal Code (IPC) in 2024.
Delhi reshuffles top bureaucracy, reassigning 23 IAS and DANICS
The Delhi government has reassigned 23 IAS and DANICS officers, including senior officials like Navin Kumar Choudhary and Sandeep Kumar, in a significant bureaucratic reshuffle.
Gurugram sanitation workers strike 9 days over rehiring demands
Sanitation in Gurugram worsened as the Municipal Corporation workers’ strike entered its ninth day, disrupting garbage collection and cleaning across multiple sectors.
India revives India-Africa Summit this month to boost partnerships
India plans to enhance development assistance for Africa at the upcoming 4th India-Africa Summit, with over 40 leaders expected and major initiatives anticipated.
Transgender duo, auto driver rob woman at Chennai bus stop
Three individuals, including two transgender persons, were arrested in Aminjikarai for allegedly robbing and intimidating a woman at a bus stop after pretending to bless her.
Bengaluru accounts for 87% of India's metro dowry cases: NCRB
Bengaluru has reported the highest number of dowry-related cases among India's metropolitan cities in 2024, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
What was mysterious 'comet' seen over India, Bangladesh?
On May 8, a bright comet-like object with a long orange-white tail lit up the sky over Odisha, India. The sight was so spectacular that it was visible as far as Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh, as per India Today.
MP rape accused kills victim who refused to marry him
A 26-year-old man, Manoj Ahirwar, was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district for allegedly killing a 17-year-old girl.
Extreme weather conditions across India till May 14: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains, thunderstorms, hailstorms, thundersqualls, and heatwave conditions till May 14.
Government appoints new Chief of Defence Staff, Naval chief
The Indian government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the new Chief of Defense Staff (CDS).
How police finally nabbed Nida Khan in Nashik TCS case
Nida Khan, a key accused in the alleged religious conversion case at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik, was arrested by police from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra.
ISI-linked module plotted strikes on Delhi temple, dhaba, military camp
Pakistan's intelligence agency, the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), had allegedly planned attacks on a historic temple in Delhi and a popular dhaba on the Delhi-Sonipat highway.
Maharashtra can't deny aid to child care homes: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has slammed the Maharashtra government for delaying financial assistance to children's homes.
Over 1L schools have only 1 teacher: Niti Aayog Report
Thousands of government schools in India are functioning without basic facilities such as toilets, water supply, and electricity.
Odisha: Railway cop lynched after allegedly attempting to rape woman
In a shocking incident, a railway cop was lynched by a mob on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
PM Modi hails Somnath Temple marking 75 years of restoration
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of unity and oneness in Bharat, as he celebrated the 75th anniversary of the restoration of the Somnath Temple.
Rat poison in watermelon wiped out entire Mumbai family
Four members of the Dokadia family in Bhendi Bazaar, Mumbai, died after consuming watermelon laced with rat poison.
IMD predicts widespread thunderstorm activity, heavy rainfall across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread thunderstorm activity, heavy rainfall, and gusty winds across several parts of India over the next few days.
TCS 'conversion' case accused Nida Khan nabbed after 42-day hunt
Nida Khan, the key accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) "conversion" case, was arrested on Thursday in Maharashtra.
Tamil Nadu tops drug overdose deaths, replaces Punjab
Tamil Nadu has replaced Punjab as the state with the most drug overdose deaths in India in 2024, according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB).
Iran's Araghchi skipping BRICS meeting in Delhi; deputy to attend
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is unlikely to attend the upcoming BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, ThePrint reported. Instead, Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi is expected to lead the Iranian delegation, ANI reported.
Cash-filled bags thrown from window during ED raid in Mohali
A high-profile money laundering investigation in Punjab's real estate sector took a dramatic turn on Thursday.
'Remain committed to defeating terrorism': Modi on Operation Sindoor anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces on the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor.
Insulting 'Vande Mataram' could soon be punishable offense
The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honor Act, 1971, a day after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secured a landslide victory in West Bengal.
Punjab on alert after 2 back-to-back explosions near defense establishments
Punjab is on high alert after two explosions rocked areas near Border Security Force (BSF) establishments in Jalandhar and Amritsar.
26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana undergoes surgery in Delhi
Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, underwent hernia surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi on May 4.
Chandigarh: Passenger's power bank catches fire, emergency evacuation carried out
An emergency evacuation was carried out at Chandigarh Airport on Tuesday after a passenger's power bank caught fire on an IndiGo flight.
UP scraps mandatory prepaid smart meters, reverts to postpaid billing
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to discontinue the mandatory use of prepaid smart meters for electricity consumers.
ED issues look out notice against Kolkata Police DCP
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has issued a look out notice against Kolkata deputy commissioner of police (DCP) Shantanu Sinha Biswas in connection with a money laundering probe.
Modi government might sell BrahMos missiles to Vietnam
Vietnamese President To Lam's visit to India is likely to focus on strengthening defense ties, including a possible purchase of BrahMos missiles, as per Reuters.
PM calls Iran's Fujairah attack 'unacceptable' after 3 Indians injured
India has strongly condemned the recent attack on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by Iran. The incident left three Indian nationals injured.
Weather update today: Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms forecast across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert for heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in New Delhi, the eastern coast, and the northeast till early May.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hailstorms in north, central, east India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a weather alert for May 4, predicting thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms over Northwest, Central, and East India.
India turns to coal as US-Iran war disrupts energy supplies
India is relying more on coal to meet its energy needs as the ongoing US-Iran war has disrupted supplies and a nationwide heatwave has raised demand.
25-meter slab of Vikramshila Setu in Bihar collapses
A 25-meter slab of the Vikramshila Setu in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, collapsed into the Ganges River early on Monday.
India rejects Nepal's objection to Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via Lipulekh
India has rejected Nepal's objection to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through the Lipulekh Pass.
Delhi Police busts trading app scam, 3 arrested
The Delhi Police has busted an investment fraud racket, arresting multiple people, including a bank official.
Delhi fire incident: PM Modi announces ex-gratia for deceased's families
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over the tragic Delhi fire incident that claimed nine lives.
Telangana driver drags man on car bonnet after indicator dispute
In a shocking incident of road rage, a middle-aged man was dragged on the bonnet of a moving car for nearly two kilometers in Meerpet, Telangana.
Pune: 3-year-old boy raped, murdered by minor neighbor
In a shocking incident, a three-year-old boy was allegedly raped and murdered by a minor in Pune.
Delhi fire: Locked terrace door, iron grills trapped families
A fire in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, on Sunday morning killed nine people.
Pune 3-year-old's rape-murder: Protesters block Mumbai-Bengaluru highway
Traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway was severely disrupted on Saturday due to protests in Pune, Maharashtra.
Jabalpur boat tragedy: Two more children's bodies recovered
The death toll in the Narmada cruise boat tragedy has risen to 11, with two more bodies recovered from the Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
Prasoon Joshi appointed as new Prasar Bharati chairman
Renowned lyricist and communication expert, Prasoon Joshi, has been appointed the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster.
Man poisons wife, 4 children, attempts suicide in Gurugram
In a shocking incident in Wazirpur village, Gurugram, a man allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide on Saturday night.
Telangana CM promises to release ₹6000cr pending retirement benefits
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to clear ₹6,000 crore in pending retirement benefits for state government employees within 100 days.
IMD warns of 5-day rain, thunderstorms disrupting travel across India
Travelers in India are advised to remain cautious as widespread rains, thunderstorms, and high winds are expected to disrupt transportation in several parts of the country.
Unwell passenger jumps off taxiing Air Arabia Sharjah-Chennai flight
In a bizarre incident at Chennai International Airport, a male passenger jumped out of an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah as it was taxiing after landing.
Delhi: 30-year-old judge found dead at residence, police suspect suicide
A 30-year-old judge posted at the Karkardooma court was found dead at his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi.
Delhi: Massive fire in Shahdara building leaves 9 dead
A massive fire broke out in a four-story residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi early on Sunday.
TCS sexual harassment case: Court rejects Nida Khan's anticipatory bail
A Nashik court has rejected anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment case.
'Save me': Delhi woman's last call before Jabalpur boat tragedy
A family trip to attend a housewarming ceremony in Madhya Pradesh turned tragic for a Delhi family.
4-year-old girl raped, murdered by 65-year-old man in Maharashtra
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a 65-year-old man in Pune district, Maharashtra.
UP: Census 2027 first phase to begin on May 22
The first phase of Uttar Pradesh's Census 2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), will begin on May 22.
How Dawood aide's single move proved his undoing while underground
Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim and an international drug trafficker, was recently extradited to India from Turkey.
Capsized cruise video shows passengers scrambling for life jackets
A new video from inside the Bargi Dam cruise, which capsized earlier this week, has surfaced.
IMD forecasts milder May for India with thunderstorms bringing relief
After weeks of scorching summer heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a respite for most parts of India in May.
Not watermelon, what really killed Mumbai family of 4
The tragic deaths of a Mumbai family of four last week, initially blamed on a contaminated watermelon, may have been caused by poisoning.
'Digital arrest' victim pursued by scammers even to her funeral
A 28-year-old mother of two in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor died by suicide this week after cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers relentlessly harassed, blackmailed, and threatened her with "digital arrest."
J&K: Police arrest 147 drug traffickers in 4 months
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a major crackdown on drug trafficking in Anantnag district, South Kashmir.
Elephant brought to temple for festival turns aggressive, kills mahout
A tragic incident occurred at the Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur on Friday afternoon when an elephant attacked its mahouts, killing one of them.
Delhi CM announces welfare measures for construction, labor communities
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated International Labour Day by announcing a slew of welfare measures for the city's construction and labor communities.
Last-minute ₹10,000 airfare hike for Haj pilgrims sparks outrage
Around 1.25 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims have been hit by a sudden ₹10,000 airfare price hike at the last minute.
PM Modi to make UAE stopover before Europe tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-nation tour of Europe from May 15-20.
Hyderabad techie suicide case: Wife, her paramour arrested
A 36-year-old software engineer, S Seetharam Reddy, died by suicide in Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake on February 9. His family has blamed his wife, Renuka, for causing him "mental stress" due to her alleged affairs.
Odisha man carried sister's skeleton to bank after four rejections
It has come to light that the tribal man in Odisha, identified as Jitu Munda, was forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a local bank after being denied service four times.
Union Home Ministry amends citizenship rules: Key changes
The Union Home Ministry has announced major changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009. The new rules include a digital overhaul of processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applicants.
Jabalpur boat capsize kills 9; mother found clutching 4-year-old son
In a heartbreaking turn of events, rescuers recovered the bodies of a mother and her four-year-old son from the Bargi Dam reservoir in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
IMD issues rain alert for states in North, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states from Friday.
SC urges law change on pregnancy termination for minor rape-victims
The Supreme Court on Thursday commented that the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act should be revised to remove the time constraints for the legal termination of pregnancies stemming from the rape of minor girls.
PM Modi to host Vietnamese president from May 5-7
Vietnamese President To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will visit India from May 5 to 7.