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Man poses as groom, runs off with woman's jewelry
A man and his accomplice were arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a divorced woman by posing as a potential groom and stealing her gold jewellery.
Karnataka BJP MLA arrested for accepting bribe
BJP MLA Chandru Lamani was caught by the Gadag Lokayukta police allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 5 lakh. The trap was set following a complaint from a local contractor.
Rajasthan's voter list out! Over 10L new voters added
The Election Commission of India has removed approximately 2.5 lakh names and added over 10 lakh new voters in the final Special Intensive Revision (SIR) list for Rajasthan.
Galgotias University showcases Chinese robodog as its invention
Industrialist Harsh Goenka recently ridiculed Galgotias University for its controversial claims, expressing sympathy for its students amidst the ongoing Robodog scandal.
Rajasthan voter list updated for 2026 polls: 5.15cr voters
In a special intensive revision (SIR) in Rajasthan, approximately 4.427 million voters' names were removed from the final voter list.
UP: Man shot dead during celebratory firing at wedding
A 50-year-old man was fatally shot during celebratory gunfire at a wedding in Lucknow's Gomtinagar area, according to local police.
'Modi-Trump deal' protest at India-US summit: What happened
Indian authorities are expressing concern over recent protests, citing fears of a 'Gen-Z' uprising similar to the one that destabilized Nepal.
BJP leader H Raja discharged from hospital after 3 weeks
Senior BJP leader H Raja, after a three-week hospital stay, has been discharged and advised four weeks of rest by doctors.
IED attack threat in Delhi; 2 bombs found in Punjab
Two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) were discovered in Punjab and Kashmir following a terror plot warning from Lashkar-e-Taiba in Delhi.
Boyfriend kills girlfriend after she threatens to go to police
A man in Gujarat's Kutch district allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend and disposed of her body in a well with assistance from a friend.
Andhra Pradesh schools to run on single-session schedule from March
Starting March 16, schools in Andhra Pradesh will implement single-session schedules to protect students from increasing summer heat.
5 of a family returning from wedding die in accident
A family minivan crashed into a road divider on the Unjha-Mehsana highway in Gujarat, resulting in five fatalities and six injuries.
Nuh violence accused duped of ₹30,000 in wedding scam
Bittu Bajrangi, a cow vigilante and also an accused in the 2023 Nuh communal riots in Haryana, has been allegedly duped of ₹30,000 by a man who promised to arrange his marriage, according to a report by PTI, citing police sources.
Delhi will now seize and scrap your old car
Delhi's government is set to impound and scrap older petrol and diesel vehicles classified as end-of-life, according to a recent public notice.
Teacher shoots at kids playing near his house
A primary school teacher in Banipur, West Bengal, allegedly fired an air gun at children playing nearby after their ball hit his door, injuring one child.
Maharashtra board's Class 12 Chemistry paper leaked on WhatsApp
Investigations are underway after the Maharashtra State Board's Class 12 Chemistry exam paper was allegedly leaked and circulated on social media prior to the examination.
India, Brazil aim for $20 billion trade soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds the growing India-Brazil partnership, predicting bilateral trade to soon exceed $20 billion.
₹1 lakh crore fund to revamp urban infrastructure
The Indian government's Rs 1-lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will enable Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) to propose and manage urban projects in partnership with local bodies.
Sabarimala gold heist: ED summons chief priest, ex-board president
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has summoned N. Vasu and Tantri Kandararu Rajeevaru for interrogation related to the ongoing Sabarimala gold theft investigation.
'Shirtless protest inspired by Nepal's Gen Z': Delhi Police
Delhi Police claim that a recent protest by the Indian Youth Congress at the AI Summit was part of a larger conspiracy, inspired by Nepal's Gen Z movement.
Delhi: 25-year-old delivery executive killed by speeding car
A delivery executive, Hem Shankar, was fatally struck by a speeding car in West Delhi. The accused driver, Mohit Kumar, has been arrested and the investigation is ongoing.
Fresh low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal
A rare second low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal, prompting forecasts of moderate rain across Kerala and southern Tamil Nadu until Monday.
PM Modi's Israel visit to focus on defense cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties.
Rajasthan: 6-year-old girl dies after makeshift blackboard falls on her
A six-year-old student was killed when a makeshift blackboard and wall collapsed at a private school in Rajasthan, highlighting concerns over unsafe rural school infrastructure.
Delhi on high alert after LeT plans attack in India
A terror alert has been issued for Delhi after intelligence inputs suggested that the Pakistan-based terrorist outfit, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is planning attacks on religious places, according to various media reports.
President Lula's India visit: Brazil seeks to deepen commercial ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrived in India this week with the largest-ever Brazilian business delegation.
Brazil's President Lula is visiting India. Here's why
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during his state visit to India.
Karnataka: 4 Maharashtra sugarcane workers killed in road accident
Four individuals, including a toddler, tragically lost their lives when a tractor carrying sugarcane workers plunged into a ditch near Jamkhandi, Karnataka.
Lula's India visit: Brazil, India set to sign big deals
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with visiting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss strengthening strategic partnerships.
India AI Impact Expo extended by a day: Visit now
The India AI Impact Expo 2026, initially scheduled from February 16-20, has been extended until February 21 due to high public interest and participation.
AI-generated IDs, fake documents: Voter list revision in Bengal
The Election Commission's 'super checking' in West Bengal has revealed numerous discrepancies, including AI-generated voter IDs and deceased individuals 'appearing' for hearings.
India AI Impact Expo 2026 today: Traffic restrictions in Delhi
Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for traffic restrictions from 9 am to 8 pm due to the India AI Impact Expo 2026, affecting several key routes.
Brazil's President Lula arrives in India for AI Impact Summit
Brazil's President Lula arrives in India with a record-breaking delegation, set to discuss bilateral relations with PM Modi.
UGC flags 32 fake universities; Delhi tops with dozen entries
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has identified 32 fake universities across India, with the highest number located in Delhi.
Red Fort, Chandni Chowk temple on LeT hit list: Report
Following intelligence inputs of a potential terror threat, security has been tightened around key religious and heritage sites in Delhi, including the Red Fort and Chandni Chowk.
New details emerge about Iranian tankers seized by India
The Indian Coast Guard seized three oil tankers, suspected of being involved in Iran's sanctioned oil trade, in an operation carried out on February 5, around 100 nautical miles off Mumbai.
'Eviction notice near PM's house': Residents to be relocated
Residents of three slum clusters near the Prime Minister's residence in Delhi face eviction, raising concerns about livelihood and relocation 45 km away.
32 fake universities in India, UGC warns
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released a list of 32 fake universities across India, with 12 located in Delhi alone.
Madhya Pradesh: 4 dead, 7 injured in bus-van collision
Four individuals lost their lives and seven others were injured when a speeding bus collided with their van on a national highway in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district.
Delhi: 3 family members suffer severe burns in cylinder blast
A gas cylinder explosion in southeast Delhi's Madanpur Khadar area left three family members, including a 22-year-old, with severe burn injuries early Saturday morning.
Delhi weather: Morning temperature hits 14.2degC
Delhi experienced a 'moderate' air quality with an AQI of 197, while the minimum temperature recorded was 14.2 degrees Celsius.
Brazil's Lula in India to boost bilateral ties
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is visiting India to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on strengthening ties and discussing Global South politics.
To register marriage, Gujarat may soon require parents' Aadhaar details
In parts of Gujarat, community-level 'constitutions' are being enforced that require parental consent for marriages, threatening ostracism and exclusion for non-compliance.
Indore viral video helps woman reunite with family after 1.5yr
A viral assault video led to the reunion of a missing woman, Rekha Devi, with her family in Meerut after a year-and-half.
UP: Inter-caste couple elopes, marries, then dies by suicide
An inter-caste couple from Uttar Pradesh, who married for love five months ago, were found dead in their home, suspected to have died by suicide hours apart.
India logged 28.15L cybercrimes in 2025, sextortion, investment frauds rampant
In 2025, cybercrimes in India saw a significant increase of 24%, with investment scams accounting for over three-quarters of the Rs 22,495 crore lost.
Is today (February 21) a bank holiday in India?
Banks across the country are open today, February 21, with upcoming closures in Ranchi on February 23 due to municipal elections.
Cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi duped of ₹30,000 in fake marriage
Bittu Bajrangi, a cow vigilante, arrived for his wedding in Aligarh only to find the venue empty and realize he was scammed.
PM Modi meets Sam Altman, Cristiano Amon at AI summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently held discussions with the CEOs of OpenAI and Qualcomm, focusing on AI advancements and India's role in this sector.
Rahul Gandhi appears in defamation case against him
Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, has dismissed a 2018 defamation case against him as an attempt to tarnish his and Congress's image.
Chhattisgarh: SDM arrested for murdering villager during illegal mining raid
A 62-year-old man died following an alleged unprovoked assault by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and his accomplices in Chhattisgarh's Balram district.
PM Modi's Israel visit to boost defense ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel aims to strengthen India's strategic and defence partnership, with a focus on anti-ballistic missile systems.
Children can't deny parents home, care: HC in eviction case
The Jharkhand High Court ordered a son and his wife to vacate his parents' self-acquired home due to allegations of harassment and mistreatment.
Madras HC orders FIR against TN minister in cash-for-jobs scam
The Madras High Court has ordered the Tamil Nadu DVAC to register a criminal case against DMK Minister KN Nehru over an alleged cash-for-jobs scam.
India's biggest AI summit ends with a whimper, not bang
Galgotias University secured a booth at the India AI Impact Expo that was larger than the combined space allotted to four IITs, sparking controversy over allocation practices.
Bank holidays in India: Which days are banks closed in February
The Reserve Bank of India has announced bank holidays in Sikkim, Maharashtra, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram due to regional celebrations.
RSS isn't about political power, says Mohan Bhagwat
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that the organization is not seeking political power but is focused on uniting Hindu society and fostering individual character development.
Mumbai Police ban officers from posting reels, vlogs in uniform
The Mumbai police force has ordered its personnel to cease posting social media videos in uniform, citing confidentiality and security concerns.
Amit Shah launches Vibrant Villages Programme from Bangladesh border
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, during his visit to an Indo-Bangladesh border village in Assam, pledged to send back every infiltrator that entered during Congress's rule.
PM Modi to flag RRTS trains on February 22
The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat rapid rail corridor will be fully operational from February 22, slashing travel time from Delhi to Ghaziabad to just 15 minutes.
Delhi weather: Maximum temperature reaches 28degC
Delhi's temperature hit a high of 28°C, with the air quality index (AQI) remaining poor for the seventh consecutive day.
Faridabad factory fire: Injured firefighter succumbs to injuries
The death toll from the Faridabad fire incident has risen to three, following the demise of a firefighter who succumbed to burn injuries.
Delhi's voter list clean-up begins; over 13,000 officials deployed
Nearly 20,000 personnel are set to be deployed for the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi starting April.
Lucknow: Vendor clings to taxi's wiper for 1km, dies
A 35-year-old street vendor in Lucknow was killed in a hit-and-run incident, after being struck by a car, dragged for a kilometer on its bonnet, and then run over.
Centre forms special committee to process CAA applications in Bengal
The Indian Central Government has operationalised the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in West Bengal by forming an 'Empowered Committee' to process citizenship applications.
JNU VC's 'playing victim card' remark sparks outrage
Jawaharlal Nehru University Students’ Union (JNUSU) demands Vice Chancellor Shantishree Dhulipudi Pandit's resignation over her allegedly casteist comments during a recent podcast.
Lula's visit to India: Brazil and India eye $20bn trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva today, aiming to bolster trade and defence relations.
NHRC issues notice over attack on journalist in Delhi
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to Delhi police following an alleged assault on a female journalist at Delhi University's North Campus.
Egypt: 18 killed, 3 injured in highway accident
Eighteen people died and three were injured when a truck carrying fishermen collided with another vehicle on the 30 June Axis highway in Egypt.
Medical value tourism hub in Hyderabad soon
Hyderabad is set to bolster its global standing in medical value tourism, with plans for a dedicated society and integrated hub.
Rahul Gandhi to appear in court tomorrow for defamation case
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to appear before a Bhiwandi magistrate's court in a defamation case filed by an RSS activist.
India to make 96 new Rafale jets under ₹3.25 lakh cr
India has requested France to prioritize local production of weaponry associated with Rafale fighter jets, enhancing the 'Make in India' initiative.
Eloping in Gujarat? Government will alert parents via WhatsApp
The Gujarat government has decided to tighten the registration rules for couples marrying after eloping.
'AI can't yet fix Delhi's traffic': Rishi Sunak
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made a light-hearted comment about Delhi's notorious traffic during a joint session at the British High Commission, which was part of the events surrounding the India AI Impact Summit.
India's third nuclear submarine, INS Aridhaman, to be commissioned soon
India is set to strengthen its sea-based nuclear deterrent with the commissioning of its third indigenous Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.
Forceps found in Kerala woman's abdomen 5 years after surgery
A surgical instrument was discovered inside the abdomen of a woman in Kerala, five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College.
SC rejects plea to ban mosques named after Babar
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking a nationwide ban on the construction of mosques named after the Mughal emperor Babar.
CBI Court in Hyderabad gets bomb threat
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Nampally, Hyderabad, received a bomb threat email on Friday.
India-US interim trade agreement to be operational in April: Goyal
An interim trade agreement between India and the United States is expected to be operational in April, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Friday.
Hyderabad: 90 students trapped in coaching center fire, all rescued
A major fire broke out at a coaching center in Hyderabad on Friday, trapping around 90 students inside.
Unnao convict's brother asked to surrender in custodial death case
The Delhi High Court has ordered Jaideep Sengar, brother of Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar, to surrender before jail authorities.
Tripura student brutally assaulted by Delhi-based live-in partner in Gurugram
A 19-year-old biotechnology student from Tripura was allegedly brutally assaulted by her live-in partner in Gurugram. The incident took place at their paying guest accommodation in the Badshahpur area.
Jyotirmath namaz row: Authorities hold meeting to maintain peace
Tensions have escalated in Jyotirmath, Chamoli district of Uttarakhand, after a video of namaz being offered in an under-construction government building went viral on social media.
Tension in Karnataka after stone-pelting at Shivaji Jayanti procession
Tension gripped Karnataka's Bagalkote after a stone-pelting incident during a Shivaji Jayanti procession on Thursday night after namaz had concluded.
AI Summit critics risk imprisonment under UAPA: Delhi HC told
The Delhi High Court on Thursday began hearing petitions challenging certain provisions of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 (UAPA).
South India braces for rains; harvests, fishing may be affected
A new low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is likely to change weather patterns across South India.
Hyderabad man enters pregnant ex-wife's apartment carrying chainsaw, kills her
In a shocking incident, a three-month pregnant woman was allegedly murdered by her ex-husband in Hyderabad's Vanasthalipuram area on Wednesday.
9 patients lose eyesight after cataract surgeries at UP hospital
Nine patients have lost their eyesight after developing infections following cataract surgeries at a private hospital in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Navitaire outage briefly hits airline ops in India, Europe
Airlines in India and parts of Europe faced brief operational disruptions on Thursday due to a temporary outage of Navitaire. The system is widely used by airlines for reservations and departure control.
Behave unruly? Face 2-year ban; DGCA proposes stricter rules
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed stricter rules to deal with unruly passengers on flights.
Months after blast, suspicious car near Red Fort raises alarm
A 36-year-old man from Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has been arrested for impersonating an officer of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Delhi.
Bangladesh student leader wanted in Hindu cop's murder arrested
Ahmed Raza Hasan Mehdi, a Bangladesh student activist, has been arrested at the Delhi airport while allegedly trying to escape to Europe.
Stones pelted, drones deployed: Farmers' protest in Bathinda turns violent
The Punjab Police resorted to tear gas shelling on Wednesday to stop members of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Ugrahan) from marching toward the deputy commissioner's office in Bathinda.
Worried about future after his death, ex-ISRO employee strangles wife
A retired Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) employee, Nageshwar Rao, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife, Sandhya Shri, at their apartment in Bengaluru.
'Kya karoge...': Indore man, who murdered classmate, smiles on camera
Piyush Dhamnodiya, the accused in the murder of a 24-year-old MBA student from Indore, displayed an alarming lack of remorse during a crime scene reconstruction.
Bishnoi gang criminal involved in Sidhu Moosewala murder arrested
The Counter Intelligence Unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Mahfooz Ali, also known as Bobby Kabootar, a key criminal of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, who was absconding for almost a decade.
9 senior engineers arrested in ₹960cr Jal Jeevan Mission scam
The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested nine senior officials in connection with a major corruption scandal involving the Jal Jeevan Mission.
SC reverses verdict that grabbing minor's breasts wasn't rape attempt
The Supreme Court has set aside a controversial Allahabad High Court judgment that ruled grabbing a minor girl's breasts and loosening her pajama string was not an attempt to rape but merely "preparation."
Keeping penis above vagina and ejaculating not rape: Chhattisgarh HC
The Chhattisgarh High Court has ruled that rubbing genitals without penetration amounts to "attempt to rape," not rape.
'Have 3 children at least': RSS chief urges Hindu families
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has urged Hindu families to have at least three children.
Video: Delhi biker opens moving buses' doors for reels; arrested
A 22-year-old man, Tushar Puniya, was arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly performing dangerous stunts on a motorcycle and harassing bus passengers.
Delhi-NCR receives morning showers; IMD issues yellow alert
Some parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) were greeted with light showers on Wednesday morning.
'Alphabet, Microsoft, IBM CEOs all Indian': Macron praises India
French President Emmanuel Macron has lauded India's increasing global leadership in innovation.
'Very sorry': Father of Delhi teen who ran over biker
The father of a Delhi teenager, who allegedly ran over a 23-year-old biker with an SUV, has apologized for the incident.
'Warm welcome': PM Modi extends India invite to Tarique Rahman
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Bangladesh's newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit India, conveying that a "warm welcome awaits" him.
India should be among top 3 AI superpowers: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned India as one of the top three artificial intelligence (AI) superpowers in the world by 2047.
Macron's India visit: Over 20 agreements signed during bilateral talks
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a three-day visit to India for the AI Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
PM Modi, Macron inaugurate India's first private helicopter assembly line
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have inaugurated the assembly line of H-125 helicopters, which is located in Karnataka, during an event in Mumbai.
India, France elevate bilateral ties to 'Special Global Strategic Partnership'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have elevated their countries' ties to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership."
India-France strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, biotechnology, advanced materials: Modi
After a bilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the two countries are strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, biotechnology, and advanced materials.
What's the controversial ₹92,000-cr Great Nicobar project cleared by NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday cleared the way for the ₹92,000 crore Great Nicobar Island mega infrastructure project by upholding its environmental clearance granted in 2022.
Assam: Oil tanker fire paralyzes NH-27 traffic in Kokrajhar district
A major fire incident on National Highway 27 near Raikhunbari in Kachugaon, Assam's Kokrajhar district, has caused a massive traffic jam.
Refusal to accept resignation amounts to bonded labor: Kerala HC
The Kerala High Court has ruled that an employer's refusal to accept an employee's resignation amounts to "bonded labor," which is prohibited under Article 23 of the Indian Constitution.
India to produce French HAMMER missiles locally under defense push
India is set to bolster its defense capabilities with the upcoming signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint production of Hammer missiles.
Delhi University bans meetings, processions, protests for 1 month
Delhi University has banned all meetings, processions, and any kind of protests for a month. The decision comes after a recent protest over the implementation of new University Grants Commission (UGC) equity guidelines.
Modi holds bilateral meeting with French President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mumbai on Tuesday. The three-day visit aims to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and explore a potential multibillion-dollar fighter jet deal.