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Disabled passenger pushed off Vande Bharat at Lucknow's Charbagh station
A viral video allegedly showing a differently-abled passenger being pushed off the Vande Bharat Express by catering staff has sparked widespread debate and outrage online.
Sandeep, 5, saw father killed by Narasimhulu in Boyakonda hamlet
A five-year-old boy in Andhra Pradesh shockingly witnessed his mother's lover murder his father, spending the night beside the body.
Uttarakhand sees surprise snowfall and heavy rain from western disturbance
Uttarakhand is witnessing a sudden return of winter-like conditions with heavy rain and snow disrupting normal life and agricultural activities.
MPBSE to announce Class 10 and 12 results by April
The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) is nearing completion of the evaluation process for Class 10 and 12 exams, with results expected by end-April.
Morena forest guard Harikesh Gurjar killed stopping illegal sand mining
A forest guard in Madhya Pradesh was fatally run over by a tractor while trying to stop illegal sand mining, highlighting the dangerous defiance of illegal miners in the region.
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra granted bail over alleged no-objection forgery
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, have been granted bail in a related forgery and cheating case.
IMD: Rain and thunderstorms cool Delhi-NCR, Haryana and north Rajasthan
Northern India experiences unexpected rain and storms, with weather forecasts predicting continued disturbances until April 8, followed by gradual improvement.
Late night Telangana road crashes kill 5 and injure 1
Five people, including two engineering students, were killed and a pedestrian was seriously injured in two separate late-night road accidents in Telangana.
RBI holds repo at 5.25% amid West Asia crisis
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra warns that the West Asia conflict could "adversely impact" India's growth, despite the economy's strong fundamentals.
Goods vehicle and 2 container trucks collide, jamming Ring Road
A significant traffic disruption has occurred on Delhi's Ring Road near Ashram Flyover due to an accident involving a light goods vehicle and two container trucks.
Delhi court grants bail to Ayush Varshney in MCAP ponzi
Ayush Varshney, an IIT alumnus and former Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, has been granted bail by a Delhi court in a multi-crore cryptocurrency fraud case.
Indian Railways permits boarding station change 30 minutes before departure
Indian Railways now allows passengers to change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before departure, making last-minute travel changes more manageable.
Madhya Pradesh HC drops bigamy charges against Mohd Arif Khan
The Madhya Pradesh high court has dropped bigamy charges against a man, citing allowances under Muslim Personal Law, while retaining other allegations.
Bengaluru traffic police plan 35 flyovers and 25 underpasses
Bengaluru's traffic police have proposed an ambitious plan, including 35 flyovers and 25 underpasses, to alleviate the city's growing congestion issues.
HAL CMD Sunil: 36 Tejas jets to resume April 8
The indigenously developed LCA Tejas fleet, grounded since early February due to a technical issue, is set to resume operations today.
Andhra Pradesh High Court refuses to enforce UK custody ruling
The Andhra Pradesh High Court rejected a UK court order granting custody of a minor to her England-based father, citing a "colonial mindset" and prioritizing the child's welfare.
Indian fuel prices unchanged despite oil dip after U.S.-Iran ceasefire
Despite global oil market fluctuations, petrol and diesel prices in India remain steady today, with petrol at ₹103.54 per litre and diesel at ₹90.03 per litre.
IMD warns storms across northern India starting April 8
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts intense weather activity, including rainfall, hailstorms, and lightning across various regions of India in the coming days.
NCERT forms 20-member syllabus committee after Supreme Court urged review
IIT Madras director V Kamakoti and ICHR chairman Raghuvendra Tanwar have been included in the reconstituted National Syllabus and Teaching Learning Material Committee (NSTC).
Western disturbance brings rain and snow across Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir are bracing for intense rains due to a major western disturbance, while hailstorms have already damaged orchards in South Kashmir.
Three academics defend dropped NCERT judiciary chapter in Supreme Court
Professors Michel Danino, Suparna Diwakar, and Alok Prasanna Kumar defended their involvement in a now-deleted NCERT judiciary chapter, stating it was a collective effort.
North 24 Parganas: 55% missing from electoral list, locals rush
Bengal voters left out of the electoral rolls are anxiously lining up outside the Block Development Officer's office, fearing their exclusion from upcoming elections.
Western disturbance cools Delhi as IMD issues yellow alert
Delhi experienced its coolest April day in three years due to light rain and overcast skies, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting similar weather for Wednesday.
IMD issues orange alert in Himachal Pradesh for rain, snow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rain and snowfall in Shimla, Kullu, and Mandi districts of Himachal on April 8.
Delhi opening 1st all-woman police station at Sabzi Mandi soon
Delhi Police is set to establish the city’s first women’s police station in the Sabzi Mandi complex, aimed at handling all crimes against women.
Nalini Malik arrested in Chandigarh Smart City ₹116 cr fraud
Nalini Malik, ex-CFO of Smart City Company Limited (CSCL), has been sent to judicial custody over a ₹116 crore fraud involving the Chandigarh municipal corporation.
Bombay HC orders DNA test after ship blast near Muscat
The Bombay High Court has ordered the deputy director general of Shipping to conduct a DNA test on the remains of Dixit Solanki, a seafarer killed in a Gulf attack.
Thane Jain family says community cut ties after inter-sect wedding
A Jain family from Thane alleges social boycott by their community following their son's inter-sect marriage, leading to a formal complaint against community leaders.
Tamil Nadu's Friends of Police started 1993, shut down 2020
The 'Friends of Police' initiative, launched in 1993 in Tamil Nadu to bridge the gap between police and public, was discontinued in 2020 following allegations of custodial deaths.
IMD issues yellow alert for Gujarat April 11 to 13
Gujarat is set to experience hot and humid conditions this weekend, following a brief respite due to rainfall, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a yellow warning.
Over 27L names unexpectedly deleted from West Bengal voter rolls
Over 27 lakh voters, who participated in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, have been removed from West Bengal's electoral rolls, impacting their lives significantly.
Indian Army announces roadmap through 2031 for drones and munitions
The Indian Army intends to deploy tens of thousands of locally-produced drones and loitering munitions over the next five years to enhance its battlefield capabilities.
NHAI replaces Chinese toll cameras at 1,150 sites after STQC
India is opting for American, German, and Taiwanese high-speed cameras over cheaper Chinese alternatives at highway tolls due to data security concerns.
Delhi court grants bail to IITian Ayush Varshney in GainBitcoin
Ayush Varshney, an IIT graduate and co-founder of Darwin Labs Pvt Ltd, has been granted bail in connection to the alleged Rs 20,000-crore GainBitcoin cryptocurrency fraud.
Allahabad HC overturns Raiyyan death sentence in 2016 ambush killings
The Allahabad High Court has annulled the death sentence of a man convicted for the 2016 murders of an NIA officer and his wife, ordering his release.
FBI wanted Shawn Bhinder fled India after passport suspension lifted
In a significant blow to Punjab Police, international drug lord Shehnaz Singh, alias Shawn Bhinder, has mysteriously fled India, sparking allegations of police collusion.
DJB seeks 51 cusecs from Haryana amid 248 MGD shortfall
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) plans to buy extra raw water from Haryana to meet the city's increasing demand, particularly during the summer months.
Eleven dead in East Champaran after methyl alcohol poisoning
Bihar's DGP, Vinay Kumar, confirmed that the recent deaths of 11 individuals in East Champaran were due to consumption of spurious liquor laced with methyl alcohol.
Delhi Assembly SUV crash: Police probe Sarabjeet Singh's actions
Sarabjeet Singh, who breached security at the Delhi Assembly, had been travelling with two relatives in search of his missing nephew in Punjab.
Indian government pilots ethanol use to absorb 20B L surplus
India is exploring diverse uses for its surplus ethanol, including cooking stoves and flex-fuel vehicles, amidst geopolitical uncertainties disrupting conventional fuel supplies.
Video accuses Delhi airport officials of dragging Dholu, DIAL denies
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has issued a clarification following a viral video alleging mistreatment of a community dog named Dholu.
Uncle drives SUV into Delhi Assembly over missing nephew Harman
Two Delhi Police officers were suspended following a security breach at the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, involving an SUV driven into the premises.
Aerobridge ceiling panel falls on flyer's head at Hyderabad airport
A United States citizen, Deepak Adoni, was injured after a metal panel from an aerobridge's ceiling fell on him at Hyderabad Airport.
Internet shut, curfew in Manipur after 2 kids killed
Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday as protests intensified over the death of two children in a suspected rocket attack.
Passenger finds cockroach-like insect in Vande Bharat meal
A passenger traveling on the Vande Bharat train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai claimed that they found an insect in their meal.
Amaravati officially declared as Andhra Pradesh's capital
Amaravati has been officially declared the capital of Andhra Pradesh, 12 years after the state was bifurcated.
Sabarimala case: Supreme Court begins hearing before 9-judge bench
The Supreme Court has started hearing the Sabarimala case before a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Infant, 5-year-old boy killed in rocket attack in Manipur
A suspected rocket attack on a house in Manipur's Bishnupur district has left two children dead and their mother injured.
'Was looking for nephew': What Delhi Assembly breacher told cops
Sarabjit Singh, the man who drove his vehicle through Gate No. 2. of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday, told cops that he was looking for his missing nephew and that someone had fed him opium, causing him to be disoriented.
Centre doubles LPG allocation for migrant workers amid cylinder crisis
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has doubled the allocation of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders for migrant laborers across all states.
9 TN cops get death sentence for father-son custodial killing
A court in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district has sentenced nine police officers to death for their involvement in the custodial deaths of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Benicks.
Masked driver arrested after breaching Delhi Assembly, placing bouquet inside
The masked man who breached the security of the Delhi Assembly on Monday afternoon by ramming his car through Gate No. 2 has been arrested.
DRDO-linked offices get bomb threats; Udayanidhi Stalin's son also targeted
A major security operation has been launched at key defense establishments in Bengaluru after a series of bomb threat emails were sent to offices linked to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Delhi toy car bomb plot: 2 JeM-linked men arrested
Two men, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara, were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a joint operation.
Maharashtra police, IIT, Navy launch app to monitor coastal vessels
The Maharashtra police have partnered with the Indian Navy and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to launch a mobile application named Marine Domain Awareness (MDA).
Ladakhi buys single egg for ₹25,000 at Iran donation drive
Residents of Leh district in Ladakh have been collecting donations for the victims of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Masked driver rams Delhi Assembly gate, places bouquet and flees
A car rammed through the main gate of the Delhi Assembly before entering the complex, sparking alarm among security personnel.
DU colleges evacuated after bomb threat emails: Delhi Police
Two colleges of the Delhi University, Ramjas College and Miranda House, were evacuated on Monday morning after receiving bomb threat emails.
Marine engineering student dies after basketball pole falls on him
A 20-year-old marine engineering student died after a dilapidated basketball pole collapsed on him at the Tolani Maritime Institute in Pune's Induri, Maval.
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway after heavy landslide in Ramban
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended early Monday due to landslides and shooting stones triggered by rainfall in Ramban.
'Didn't feel scared': Kerala techie after being rescued from forest
A 36-year-old woman from Kerala, G S Sharanya, was found safe after going missing for four days in the Tadiandamol hills of Karnataka's Kodagu district.
Snakes, crocodiles to replace barbed wire on marshy India-Bangladesh border?
The Border Security Force (BSF) is mulling over an unconventional idea to tackle infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border.
IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7.
Madhya Pradesh: 3 dead, several feared trapped in lodge collapse
A tragic incident occurred in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening when a four-storey lodge near the Kotma bus stand collapsed.
'Strait of Hormuz has to open': Former Indian diplomat
Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sanjay Sudhir, has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is now a food security issue for millions.
UP man killed in Russia coercively recruited: Family
A 22-year-old man from Mawasi village in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur was killed while serving in the Russian army amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Why was India-bound oil shipment rerouted mid-voyage to China
An Iranian crude oil shipment, which was initially headed for India, was diverted mid-voyage to China.
ECI must be independent, insulated from political influence: Justice Nagarathna
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has emphasized the importance of the Election Commission of India (ECI) being independent and insulated from political influence.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
Indian Ocean witnesses magnitude 4.2 earthquake
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit the Indian Ocean on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Supreme Court forms 9-judge bench to review 2018 Sabarimala verdict
The Supreme Court has constituted a nine-judge bench to review its 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Govt ramps up LPG supply amid crisis amid Hormuz crisis
The Indian government has announced a series of measures to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply and gas access in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The measures also include support for Indians stranded abroad.
Maharashtra: Contractors threaten to halt work over ₹96,000cr payment delay
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has threatened to stop all development work across the state from April 7 if the government doesn't clear pending payments of over ₹96,000 crore.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for helping evacuate Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked Armenia and its Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their help in evacuating Indian fishermen from Iran.
India's crude supplies fully secured, no payment hurdle: Petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that India's crude oil supplies are fully secured for the coming months.
PM Modi likely to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026.
Seventh Indian LPG tanker crosses Hormuz; 17 ships still stranded
The Indian LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, has successfully crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Telangana: 3,699 illegal LPG cylinders seized, 1,275 cases registered
The Telangana civil supplies department has seized a total of 3,699 illegal domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders between March 12 and April 3, news agency IANS reported.
Hyderabad police launch crackdown on illegal mango ripening agents
Hyderabad police and municipal authorities have intensified their crackdown on the use of illegal ripening agents in mangoes.
Dehradun cops nab 2 accused in retired Brigadier's murder
In a dramatic turn of events, Dehradun Police have arrested two suspects involved in the murder of retired Army brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates due to dust storm, thunderstorms expected
Delhi has been experiencing erratic weather patterns lately, with dust storms in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon, and rain by evening.
Car falls into well killing 9, 6 children among dead
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Nashik district, nine members of a family lost their lives when their vehicle fell into a water-filled well.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border; tremors felt in India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday night, sending tremors across northern India.
Telangana man takes pregnant wife, daughters for ice-cream, drowns them
A man in Telangana's Hanamkonda district has been taken into custody for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters.
Rajnath Singh commissions indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into Navy
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.
INS Aridhaman, India's 3rd nuclear-powered submarine, to be commissioned today
INS Aridaman, India's third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defense minister Rajnath Singh, ANI reported.