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Manja string nearly cuts throat of Lucknow rider Harishankar Yadav
A 62-year-old man in Lucknow narrowly escaped death when his throat was cut by a banned kite string, saved by his helmet strap.
Energy drinks linked to liver harm on World Liver Day
Liver specialists report a surge in liver damage cases among young Indians, largely attributed to excessive consumption of energy drinks.
Manipur valley under shutdown after mortar blast kills 2 minors
The Manipur government has condemned a five-day shutdown following the deaths of two minors, offering jobs to the bereaved family and promising enhanced security measures.
Delhi air slightly improves Monday as AQI 194 remains moderate
New Delhi experienced a warm morning with moderate air quality, as the air quality index (AQI) recorded 194, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung begins India state visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung lauded India as an "ultra-high-speed growth country" ahead of his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Imphal West protest over blast that killed children turns violent
At least 21 individuals were arrested following violent protests in Manipur's Imphal West district, with three security personnel injured during the unrest.
Anticipatory bail hearing for Nida Khan in TCS Nashik case
Nida Khan, the alleged mastermind behind a sexual harassment and religious conversion case at TCS Nashik, is expected to have her bail plea heard today.
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.
Harvard study: India's land warmed 0.88°C since 1980s, pollution cooling
India's land mass has warmed less than the global average, but the country is yet to face the worst heat extremes caused by climate change, reveals a new report.
Empty Mumbai local coach derailed near Dombivli, no 1 hurt
An empty Mumbai local train derailed near Dombivli during peak hours, causing significant disruption to the city's busy suburban rail network.
Ashwini Vaishnaw says over ₹90,000cr railway projects across 30 districts
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced railway projects worth over ₹90,000 crore are currently being executed in Odisha.
Mohali tribunal awards ₹45.27L to Vijay Kumar family citing negligence
Despite living separately, the wife of a 2024 road accident victim in Mohali has been granted a 10% share of the ₹45.27 lakh compensation due to her legal heir status.
Kerala breaks electricity records amid heat and cooking gas shortages
Kerala experiences record electricity consumption and peak demand due to ongoing heatwave conditions, leading to potential power cuts and load-shedding.
Mumbai officials consider underground local train routes to ease crowding
Mumbai's railway authorities are considering introducing underground local train routes to alleviate overcrowding and improve commuter comfort.
Noida Police arrest Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma using surveillance
Noida Police have apprehended Himanshu Thakur and Satyam Verma, close associates of Aditya Anand, the alleged mastermind behind recent violent workers' protests.
Manipur rallies demand arrests after Bishnupur blast kills 2 children
Thousands of people in Manipur valley districts protested against a recent bomb attack that resulted in the death of two children.
Ajit Doval visits Saudi Arabia amid Strait of Hormuz closure
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval visited Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues and bolster India's energy security amid the West Asia conflict.
Maharashtra education department bars private schools from forcing supply purchases
The Maharashtra education department prohibits private schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms and study materials from specific shops.
Mumbai unmanned BEST electric bus crashes into Bhandup booth
A driverless bus on Route No 606 crashed into a booth outside Bhandup railway station, raising concerns about safety lapses.
Delhi's CM Shri schools see more than 100,000 applicants
Over 100,000 students have applied for seats in classes 6, 9, and 11 at CM Shri schools for the academic year 2026-27.
Arvind Kejriwal moves Delhi HC April 20 over excise affidavit
Arvind Kejriwal, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief, is set to appear before the Delhi High Court today to request the recording of his affidavits in a recusal plea case.
Delhi Traffic Police catch 269 drunk drivers, seize 38 vehicles
Delhi Traffic Police booked 269 individuals and impounded 38 vehicles during a three-hour drive against drunk driving on Saturday night.
Indian defense ministry plans high altitude drones for Garud forces
The Indian Defence Ministry initiates procurement of a compact unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for the IAF special forces, designed to operate in high-altitude areas.
Bengaluru voter rolls include 103 Nagalakshmi wife of Manjunath entries
In the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) voter mapping in Bengaluru, over 100 women named Nagalakshmi have been erroneously grouped under one identity.
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.
Heatwave grips north India, temperatures nearing 40°C in several states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heatwave warning for North India, with temperatures nearing or exceeding 40°C in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, and intense heat conditions in Punjab, Haryana, and Madhya Pradesh.
'These things happen': What TCS Nashik BPO HR told woman
The Human Resources (HR) manager and the Operations Head of a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit in Nashik allegedly dissuaded a woman from filing a complaint of harassment.
Chhattisgarh extends school summer vacations as heatwave hits state
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced an extension of summer vacations for schools till June 15 after temperatures crossed 40 degrees Celsius across several districts.
SpiceJet plane hits Akasa aircraft while taxiing at Delhi airport
A SpiceJet aircraft collided with a stationary Akasa Air plane at the Delhi airport on Thursday.
Telangana government makes findings of its 2024-25 caste survey public
The Telangana government has released the findings of its Socio-Economic, Educational, Employment, Political and Caste (SEEEPC) Survey for 2024-25.
Massive fire breaks out in UP's slum area of Indirapuram
A massive fire broke out in a cluster of jhuggis in Indirapuram's Kanawani village in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday afternoon.
Noida workers' assault video traced to Madhya Pradesh, not Sector-62
A first information report (FIR) filed in Noida has revealed a planned conspiracy to spread misinformation and create unrest.
What's happening at TCS Nashik? 9 FIRs reveal grave charges
A major controversy has erupted in Nashik, Maharashtra, after multiple employees of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) alleged sexual harassment and religious coercion at a business process outsourcing (BPO) unit.
Indian vessel with 20,400 MT LPG docks in Gujarat
The Indian-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carrier, Jag Vikram, reached Kandla Port in Gujarat on Tuesday night.
How vital is Strait of Malacca for India
Amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a recent defense pact between the United States and Indonesia has led to speculation that Washington may be shifting its focus toward the Strait of Malacca.
Maharashtra teen arrested for sexually-abusing 180 minors, shooting 350 videos
A 19-year-old man, Ayan Ahmed Tanveer, has been arrested in Maharashtra's Amravati district for allegedly filming and sharing obscene videos of minor girls.
PM Modi, Trump speak over phone for 40 minutes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump had a nearly 40-minute phone conversation on Tuesday.
Blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh kills 9
A boiler explosion at the Vedanta Limited power plant in Singhitarai village, Sakti district of Chhattisgarh, has left nine workers dead and 15 others injured.
How US blockade of Hormuz may hit India's energy security
India's energy security is under fresh threat as the United States has started blocking ships from entering or exiting Iranian ports via the Strait of Hormuz.
Who is arrested Nashik TCS HR manager, Nida Khan?
Nida Khan, a Pune-based Human Resources manager at a Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) BPO unit in Nashik, has been arrested for allegedly ignoring and abetting sexual harassment of women employees.
What's special about Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a major infrastructure project aimed at reducing travel time between the two cities.
50+ fake handles created in 24hrs before Noida protests: Police
The Noida Police has identified over 50 bot handles created in the run-up to the workers' protest and used to spread rumours, officials said, according to The Indian Express.
Noida maids hit streets after factory workers' wage protest spreads
Domestic workers in Noida have launched a massive protest demanding higher wages and better working conditions.
US-Iran war may push 25L Indians into poverty, says UN
The ongoing conflict in West Asia could push as many as 2.5 million people in India into poverty, a report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has warned.
Noida protests planned via WhatsApp groups, QR codes: Police
Over 300 people have been arrested and seven FIRs registered in connection with the workers' protest that turned violent in Noida on Monday and Tuesday.
Bhopal men are injecting their own blood to get high
A disturbing trend called "Blood Kick" has emerged in Bhopal, where young men are injecting their own blood to get a quick high.
India to receive 'below normal' rainfall this monsoon season
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a "below-normal" southwest monsoon season this year due to the developing El Nino phenomenon.
Fresh workers' protest in Noida; stones thrown at cops
A new demonstration has erupted in Noida, with workers clashing with police and some resorting to stone-throwing.
Pakistan link to Noida workers' protest? Minister alleges 'well-planned conspiracy'
Uttar Pradesh Labor Minister Anil Rajbhar has called the recent violence in Noida a "well-planned conspiracy."
Mumbai to get hotter, more humid; IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, predicting a rise in temperatures and humidity from April 15 to April 16.
UP revises minimum wages across categories following Noida labor unrest
The Uttar Pradesh government has revised minimum wages for workers across categories.
PM to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor today: Know key features
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 213km-long Delhi-Dehradun Economic Corridor on Tuesday.
US naval blockade in Hormuz may hit India indirectly: Report
The United States's planned naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may not have an immediate impact on India's crude oil supplies.
Cop suspended after brigadier, son assaulted for objecting to drinking
After a serving Indian Army Brigadier and his son were allegedly attacked by a group of eight to 10 people in Vasant Enclave, South Delhi, on Saturday night, the police have suspended an unnamed investigating officer, Hindustan Times reported.
11 killed after van collides with cement mixer in Maharashtra
A tragic accident took place on the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar highway in Maharashtra's Thane district on Monday, when a cement mixer collided head-on with a black-and-yellow Eeco taxi, killing 11 passengers.
'Got ₹39 hike last year': Angry Noida workers speak out
Industrial workers in Noida Phase 2 have been protesting for four days over low wages and unrealistic work targets.
Army brigadier, son assaulted in front of cops in Delhi
A serving Indian Army Brigadier and his son were allegedly attacked by a group of eight to 10 men in Vasant Enclave, South Delhi, late on Friday night.
Yogi sees Naxal conspiracy behind violent Noida workers' wage protest
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed concerns over a possible "larger conspiracy" to revive Naxalism amid ongoing protests by workers in Noida Phase 2.
Hyderabad: Drunk doctor's BMW sports James Bond-style flipping number plate
In a bizarre incident that looked like something out of a James Bond movie, Hyderabad police intercepted a drunk driver with an advanced car modification.
Noida workers' protests block key roads: Check affected routes
Protests erupted in Noida and Greater Noida on Monday after a woman was injured in firing during clashes the previous day.
IMD issues alert for heatwave, strong winds across India
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a heatwave warning in some parts of Saurashtra and Kutch, with Delhi expected to reach a maximum temperature of 41°C by April 17.
Vrindavan boat capsize: Death toll rises to 15
The death toll in the tragic boat capsize incident at Vrindavan has risen to 15. Two more bodies were recovered from the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district on Monday morning.
Noida: Workers' protest over salary hike turns violent
A protest by workers over salary hikes in Noida's Phase 2 turned violent on Monday.
India rebuffs China's attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh
India has strongly opposed China's move to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh, which it claims as part of southern Tibet.