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Noida apartment fire doused by maintenance, apparently AC short circuit
A fire broke out at Paras Tierea Society, Sector 137, Noida, allegedly due to an AC short circuit. The blaze was controlled by maintenance staff; no casualties reported.
India launching 1st hydrogen-powered train, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces
Prime Minister Modi celebrates India's leap in sustainable transport with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered train, marking progress in clean energy and self-reliance.
Hunger-striking Sonam Wangchuk urges march to Parliament for fairer exams
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on day 20 of his hunger strike over exam irregularities, urged support for the July 20 Parliament march during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Viral video shows Delhi passenger refusing fare, alleging misconduct
A heated argument erupted in Delhi as a woman refused to pay her cab fare, accusing the driver of misconduct, while he alleged non-payment despite completing the trip.
NHAI seeks 2nd toll hike on NH 27 Kanpur-Lucknow
Commuters on the Kanpur–Lucknow Highway (NH 27) may face higher toll charges, as NHAI has proposed a second hike within the same financial year following recent road upgrades.
India's 1st hydrogen train inaugurated by PM Modi in Haryana
India's first hydrogen-powered train debuts, showcasing a shift towards cleaner rail transport, though experts predict its role will remain niche due to widespread electrification.
Narendra Modi to flag off 1st hydrogen train in Haryana
India's first hydrogen-powered train, set to run between Jind and Sonipat, offers eco-friendly travel with fares starting at just Rs 5—cheaper than a platform ticket.
Pune women refuse driver's request to share ride with stranger
Three women in Pune faced an unsettling situation when a cab driver asked them to share their ride with his friend or book another, raising serious safety concerns.
Gaya night rescue frees 3-year-old Piyush Kumar from 280-foot borewell
A three-year-old boy trapped in a 280-feet-deep borewell in Bihar’s Gaya district was rescued by NDRF and SDRF teams after a seven-hour operation on Friday night.
Train collides with pool car carrying schoolchildren in Murshidabad
Three children died and five were injured when a train hit a school vehicle at a manned level crossing near Berhampore, West Bengal, on Friday morning.
Karnataka High Court rejects husband's appeal, upholds ₹20,000 maintenance
The Karnataka High Court dismissed a husband's plea challenging Rs 20,000 monthly maintenance for his wife and child, noting his ability to maintain a Mercedes-Benz car.
Rajiv Rangila allegedly slips abroad in ₹700cr Delhi medical scam
Rajiv Rangila, a key accused in the Rs 700-crore Delhi medical procurement fraud, fled India days after securing anticipatory bail in an unrelated extortion case.
IndiGo Bengaluru Ahmedabad flight delayed after handwritten bomb threat note
An FIR was filed after a handwritten bomb threat note was discovered in the lavatory of an IndiGo flight from Bengaluru to Ahmedabad, prompting security checks and investigations.
PM Modi flags off India's 1st hydrogen train in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India's first hydrogen-powered train today, covering an 89-km route between Jind and Sonipat with zero carbon emissions.
IMD forecasts showers, thundershowers and winds in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh
Light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in several districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh today, with strong surface winds reaching up to 50 kmph.
Delhi government proposes EV freight system to tackle winter pollution
Delhi proposes a network of logistics hubs to transfer cargo from diesel trucks to electric vehicles, aiming to curb winter pollution and streamline freight movement into the city.
Modi to launch over ₹24,800cr projects across Haryana Punjab Chandigarh
PM Modi's visit to Haryana, Chandigarh, and Punjab today includes launching India's first hydrogen train and unveiling infrastructure projects worth over Rs 24,800 crore.
Ceiling collapses at Gardenia Gateway Sector 75 Noida, tenant escapes
A ceiling collapse in Gardenia Gateway society, Noida, has raised serious concerns about construction quality, sparking outrage and panic among residents and social media users.
NEET UG 2026 results declared after paper-leak re-exam 11.21L qualify
The NEET UG 2026 cut-offs were announced on July 16, revealing category-wise qualifying marks. This year saw a significant rise in cut-off scores due to strong overall performance.
Prayagraj's Mankameshwar Temple enforces Shravan dress code from July 30
The Mankameshwar Temple in Prayagraj has implemented a strict dress code and banned selfies, urging devotees to wear modest attire and maintain decorum during the Shravan month.
Re-NEET 2026: 11.21 lakh qualify, women over 58% across India
Women made up over 58% of qualified candidates in Re-NEET 2026, surpassing men in both participation and qualification rates, as per the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Uttar Pradesh creates 1,155 permanent security jobs for Ram temple
The Uttar Pradesh government has approved 1,155 permanent Special Security Force posts for the Ram temple in Ayodhya, replacing earlier temporary positions.
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust expects seer after resignations
An influential Ayodhya seer is expected to join the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust during its July 22 meeting, amid efforts to fill three vacant trustee positions.
PM Modi visits Jalandhar to launch ₹5,470cr railway projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for rail and road infrastructure projects worth ₹5,470 crore during his visit to Jalandhar today.
Modi to open Delhi-Amritsar-Katra expressway in Jind, cutting travel times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, reducing travel time between Delhi and Katra from 14 hours to six hours.
Ghaziabad 15-year-old dies after being pushed from 4th-floor building
A 30-year-old man allegedly pushed a 15-year-old girl from a building's fourth floor in Ghaziabad after she resisted his advances and slapped him days earlier.
J&K: Man killed, 3 cops injured in shooting during encounter
A man was killed, and three Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were injured in a shooting incident in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
Calcutta High Court restores couple's adoption priority after deadline
The Calcutta High Court has reinstated a couple’s seniority in the adoption process after they missed a 48-hour consent deadline for adopting a special needs child.
Dumper truck kills 46-year-old MCD teacher Priyanka Kumar in Rohini
A 46-year-old teacher, Priyanka Kumar, was fatally struck by a dumper truck in Delhi’s Rohini on Thursday morning while commuting to her school. Police are investigating the case.
Aarif Hussain killed in scuffle with SOG on Jaie-Gandoh road
A man was killed and three Special Operations Group personnel injured during a firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district after an alleged rifle-snatching attempt.
Department of Space restricts resignations after over 100 ISRO departures
Over 100 scientists have recently left Isro, driven by better opportunities in India's booming private space sector and internal organisational challenges.
El Nino drought cuts India kharif planting and raises imports
India’s imports of vegetable oils, pulses, and cotton may hit record highs this year due to El Niño-induced rainfall deficits and weakened domestic production of rainfed crops.
Five-year-old Hriday hospitalized after nearly 12-minute monitor attack in Lucknow
A 5-year-old boy in Lucknow was hospitalised after being assaulted for 12 minutes by his class monitor at a private school, sparking outrage and an ongoing police investigation.
Retired bureaucrat's son R Yashovardhan nabbed in Uttarakhand 19.60L scam
A retired bureaucrat's son, aspiring to be an IAS officer, was arrested in Uttarakhand for posing as a senior official and defrauding people of Rs 19 lakh.
India monsoon 24% below normal as of July 16, IMD
India's monsoon rainfall deficit has reached 24%, surpassing the 19% shortfall of the 2002 drought year, raising concerns for agriculture and water resources.
Kerala consumer commission orders ₹50L for baby circumcision injury
A Kerala consumer commission awarded Rs 50 lakh to a mother after her infant suffered permanent genital deformity due to a botched circumcision procedure.
Texas Hill Country flooded after nearly 1 trillion gallons fell
Heavy rainfall over three days triggered catastrophic flooding in Texas Hill Country, causing widespread damage, high-water rescues, and at least one fatality.
Surat floods: ₹18cr cash aid to nearly 54,000 people
Over 54,000 individuals received Rs. 4.85 crore in cash aid, while 26,313 households were compensated following severe flooding caused by heavy rains and creek overflows in Surat.
IMD forecasts dry spell for most of India through July
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts dry conditions across most regions of India for the rest of July, with rainfall concentrated in the east and northeast.
Shivangini and boyfriend Nikhil found dead in locked Burari room
A 26-year-old woman and her alleged boyfriend were found dead in a locked room in Delhi after she reportedly called him to end their six-month relationship over his unemployment.
LPG supply normal but OMCs not issuing domestic gas connections
Despite normalized LPG supplies, oil marketing companies have yet to issue new domestic connections, leaving consumers frustrated and struggling with alternative cooking methods.
Andhra Pradesh reports 12 COVID-19 cases and 4 deaths
Twelve COVID-19 cases and four deaths with comorbidities were reported in Andhra Pradesh since June 26, but officials assure there is no cause for alarm.
Uttar Pradesh ATS raids Abdullah Gazi's North 24 Parganas home
The Uttar Pradesh ATS raided a TMC leader's home and a madrasa in North 24 Parganas, West Bengal, over alleged overseas terror funding linked to bank accounts.
Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike over alleged NEET paper leak
500 farmers led by Rakesh Tikait joined the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar, as opposition leaders including Arvind Kejriwal extended support to Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike.
Bengaluru mandates 4-hour counselling for gig workers violating traffic rules
In a bid to tackle the rising number of traffic violations by app-based delivery workers, Bengaluru's traffic police have launched a new initiative.
Stampede-like situation at Puri Rath Yatra; several hospitalized
A stampede-like situation occurred during the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, on Thursday.
Delhi HC judge-turned-Manipur chief justice ran LPG agency during tenure
Justice (retd) Siddharth Mridul, who served as a judge of the Delhi High Court and later became the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court, has been accused of running an LPG distribution agency during his tenure.
Ghaziabad man kills father after dispute over property worth ₹150cr
A 32-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his father in Ghaziabad's Modinagar on Wednesday night after an argument over a property dispute.
Hyderabad teacher who asked Class-2 students to memorize 'Kalma' fired
A teacher at Success School in Sayeedabad, Hyderabad, has been sacked after Class 2 students were given religious homework.
How to apply for the OBC non-creamy layer certificate
Applying for the Other Backward Classes (OBC) non-creamy layer certificate in India can be a complex process.
Don't introduce third language in Class-9: SC judge tells Centre
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has raised concerns over the introduction of a third language in Class IX under the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) curriculum.
Karnataka doctor murdered, son stabbed; wife found unfazed, scrolling phone
In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old anesthetist at a private hospital in Dharwad, Karnataka, was found dead inside his apartment, while his eight-year-old son, said to be autistic, was found in another room with multiple stab wounds.
Avoid deploying seafarers on ships that will cross Hormuz: Centre
India's Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has advised ship owners, managers, and recruitment agencies to refrain from deploying Indian seafarers on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Union Cabinet clears ₹25,000cr elevated road projects in Varanasi
The Union Cabinet has approved two major elevated road projects in Varanasi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency.
'Life precious, monitor Wangchuk's health daily': Delhi HC directs Centre
The Delhi High Court has ordered the central and city governments to regularly monitor the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, who is on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28.
FDA raids Siya Goyal's family shop, seizes products worth ₹8L
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raided a Pune shop owned by the family of Siya Goyal, accused of murdering her realtor fiancée Ketan Agarwal, with her lover.
Jagannath Rath Yatra begins in Puri amid heavy rain alert
The nine-day Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced in Puri, Odisha, amid a red alert for heavy rainfall by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
'Not in good shape but...': Wangchuk refuses to end hunger-strike
Environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk has entered the 19th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.
Dharmasthala 'mass burial' case: SIT submits final 7,000-page report
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the Dharmasthala mass burial case in Karnataka has submitted its final investigation report to the court.
Audit exposes irregularities worth ₹57cr in Rajasthan's cow protection scheme
An audit has revealed alleged irregularities worth over ₹57 crore in Rajasthan's cow protection scheme.
Jagannath Temple, ISKCON Rath Yatra date row explained
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri has rejected the International Society for Krishna Consciousness's (ISKCON) claims that holding Rath Yatra on random days was as per Hindu scriptures.
Over 1,000 people apply for Ram Mandir CEO post
The search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ram Mandir has attracted over 1,000 applications within days of the recruitment process being announced.
Stolen files about India's biggest nuclear power plant leaked
A ransomware group named World Leaks has released a massive trove of stolen data on the dark web, claiming it includes blueprints of India's largest nuclear power plant, Kudankulam, as per Reuters.
'Urgent': Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on Wangchuk's hunger strike
The Delhi High Court has sought the central and Delhi governments' responses on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent medical intervention for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on hunger strike since June 28.
Noida: 2 killed, 50 families trapped rescued, after massive fire
A massive fire broke out at a residential building in Noida's Mamura area on Wednesday, killing two people and trapping around 50 families.
Why exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen is returning to Kolkata
Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen will return to Kolkata on August 1 after nearly two decades.
How to get your driving license approved quickly
Getting a driving license approved can be a long process, but with the right approach, you can speed things up.
Air India crash report to be ready by October: AAIB
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that a draft report on the Air India AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad will be ready by October 2026.
Manipur: Search operation sparks mob attack at Assam Rifles camp
A mob attacked an Assam Rifles camp in Senapati district of Manipur on Tuesday night after the paramilitary force conducted a search operation for suspected armed cadres of the NSCM (IM) based on intelligence inputs.
Modi helped stop Putin from using nukes, claims Polish minister
Poland's Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a crucial role in stopping Russian President Vladimir Putin from using tactical nuclear weapons during the Ukraine war in late 2022.
India to now track every sailor across Gulf waters
India has decided to step up its surveillance of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman.
Supreme Court pulls up Patna HC over 'grabbing breast' order
The Supreme Court has slammed the Patna High Court over its controversial ruling that attempted removal of a woman's salwar and pressing her chest does not amount to an attempt to rape.
PIL filed in Delhi HC to force-feed Sonam Wangchuk
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Delhi High Court, seeking urgent medical aid for activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike.
Passport meant to 'regulate departure' of citizens from India: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is a document issued by the government to "regulate the departure from India" of Indian citizens.
'Learning language not...waste': SC refuses to stay CBSE's 3-language policy
The Supreme Court has refused to stay the Central Board of Secondary Education's three-language policy introduced for the 2026-27 academic year, with Chief Justice of India Surya Kant remarking that "learning of language never goes waste."
Man dies outside UP thana after begging help for 40mins
A 22-year-old man, Rajkumar, bled to death outside a police Pink Booth in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on July 12.
SC refuses to restore namaz at Bhojshala
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear appeals from Muslim parties challenging a Madhya Pradesh High Court order that declared the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex site in Dhar a temple.
Ambaji Temple theft: Counting staffer caught stealing donations on camera
The Ambaji Temple in Gujarat has been rocked by a donation theft scandal, much like the recent incidents at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir and Uttarakhand's Badrinath Temple.
'Vessels carried 30 Indian sailors': MEA condemns Iran's Hormuz strikes
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly condemned the attack on two vessels, MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Badrinath Dham funds misappropriation case: SIT questions top officials
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged misappropriation of funds at Badrinath Dham has intensified its investigation.
Ram Mandir trust treasurer denies resignation amid donation misappropriation probe
Swami Govind Dev Giri, treasurer of the Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust, has denied reports of his resignation amid an ongoing investigation into alleged donation misappropriation.
Karnataka: Governor suspends KPSC chair over daughter's illegal selection
In a historic move, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has suspended Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, the Chairman of the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC).