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IIT Delhi MSc student's suicide probe seeks 1 week extension
The committee investigating the suicide of a 31-year-old IIT Delhi student missed its September 30 deadline and is expected to request a further one-week extension.
CISF DG Praveer Ranjan visits Sewa-III Kathua to assess shooting
CISF Director General Praveer Ranjan visited Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, to assess the situation following a fratricidal incident that resulted in the deaths of four personnel.
Delhi University student from Kerala stalked for over 3 months
A 23-year-old man was booked in north Delhi's Maurice Nagar for allegedly stalking and harassing a 22-year-old Delhi University student over three months, police said.
Supreme Court to hear petition against Champat Rai November 2
The Supreme Court will hear a petition seeking action against Champat Rai for alleged involvement in the Ram Temple donation theft, despite his clean chit from the UP-State SIT.
Himachal Pradesh seeks ₹3,200cr from Centre after ₹3,400cr monsoon damage
Himachal Pradesh reports monsoon-related losses of ₹3,400 crore, primarily in road and bridge damage, prompting a request for increased central disaster mitigation funding.
Maharashtra faces 22.79% green 21.43% dry livestock fodder shortfalls
Maharashtra faces a significant fodder deficit exceeding 20% due to drought, prompting the government to announce a Fodder Development Policy with a ₹496 crore allocation.
India cracks down on unapproved nicotine pouches over health concerns
India intensifies action against nicotine pouches due to emerging health concerns, including potential nicotine dependence and adverse effects on cardiovascular and oral health.
Supreme Court clears green firecrackers across India, Delhi usage undecided
The Supreme Court has approved the manufacture and sale of next-generation green firecrackers, following the Centre's recommendation, with specific compliance requirements.
Supreme Court questions UP police over 'unknown' FIR, missing names
The Supreme Court criticized the Uttar Pradesh Police for registering an FIR against "unknown" persons despite the complainant apprehending the suspect on the spot.
CISF constable Abhidesh Singh arrested for allegedly killing 4 colleagues
A CISF jawan in J&K's Kathua district shot dead four colleagues after a dispute over bringing his child to the NHPC hydel plant project site.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma apologizes after Silchar ambulance delay
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma apologised after an ambulance was halted for his convoy, leading to the suspension of four police personnel involved.
Delhi woman arrested after son caught with marijuana in Chanakyapuri
A 39-year-old woman named Pinki was arrested in New Delhi for allegedly using her 14-year-old son to sell marijuana, with police recovering 43 pouches of the substance.
Supreme Court delays action on Nandigram's Milan Pradhan interim bail
The Supreme Court signaled it would dismiss West Bengal's plea against Milan Pradhan's interim bail, granted by the Calcutta High Court for electoral purposes.
Teen at South Point school injured after alleged classmate attack
A 15-year-old student was attacked with a sharp object by a classmate at South Point School in Kolkata, leaving him with neck and hand injuries that required surgery.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway on Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2027
The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has been featured in Lonely Planet's 'Best in Travel 2027 list', highlighting its unique mountain railway experience and historic significance.
Hoping for resurrection, Mumbai man's body kept frozen for 4yrs
The body of an 80-year-old man who died in 2022 was found preserved at a medical clinic in Malad, Mumbai, while his family explored the possibility of sending him to the US to be preserved indefinitely.
Bihar woman raped at knifepoint in hotel
A woman associated with a self-help group was allegedly raped in Begusarai, Bihar on September 27.
'Might as well disband them': SC raps UP Police
The Supreme Court has slammed the Uttar Pradesh Police for their handling of a criminal investigation, orally observing that it might as well disband the state police and let the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) take over all the cases.
Delhi HC denies bail to Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam again
The Delhi High Court has denied bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
CISF personnel opens fire at colleagues following argument, killing 4
Four Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel were killed after their colleague opened fire at them at a camp at the SEWA-2 Hydroelectric Project in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday evening.
Key suspect in Pahalgam terror attack killed in J&K
A key suspect in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, was killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
How to check if your divorce papers are valid
Verifying divorce papers in India is an important step to ensure that all legal matters are settled.
India seeks alternate route via China amid Pakistan airspace ban
India is reportedly in talks with China to allow Indian airlines to use airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.
Why Maharashtra villagers erected banner declaring their village 'for sale'
Residents of Tulshi village in Maharashtra's Solapur district have launched a unique protest against their ongoing water crisis.
Assam Rifles soldier killed, 4 injured in ambush in Arunachal
An Assam Rifles havildar was killed in an ambush near the India-Myanmar border in Arunachal Pradesh's Changlang district on Tuesday.
Maharashtra Lokayukta members to get ₹1.32cr luxury cars amid drought
The Maharashtra government's General Administration Department (GAD) has approved ₹1.32 crore for the purchase of luxury vehicles for four members of the Lokayukta office, according to a report by NDTV.
Flash flood hits Bihar, UP; water breaches Gandak embankment
Heavy rainfall in Nepal's Gandak River basin has caused a flash flood, putting several districts in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on high alert.
SC sets aside Sambhal violence accused's NSA detention
The Supreme Court has quashed the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz, an accused in the 2024 Sambhal violence case.
SC to hear plea against CEC Gyanesh Kumar next week
The Supreme Court has agreed to early listing of a plea challenging the manner in which the Election Commission of India (ECI) is functioning.
Dry weather, rise in temperature expected in Delhi on Tuesday
Delhi is expected to witness a rise in temperature and dry weather on Tuesday after a rainy and cool Monday.
Ujjain unrest: Mosque demolition AI videos mobilized crowd, say cops
The recent clashes in Ujjain were incited by artificial intelligence-generated videos that falsely depicted the Shahi Masjid being demolished, officials said on Monday night.
How to apply for a learner's driver's license (without mistakes)
Applying for a learner's driver's license can be a daunting task, but knowing the common mistakes can make the process a lot easier.
SC suggests linking unpaid traffic challans to electricity bills
The Supreme Court of India has proposed a novel way to recover unpaid traffic challans.
Construction ban, work-from-home: Delhi announces measures to combat winter pollution
The Delhi government has announced a slew of measures to combat air pollution during the winter months.
IIT-B suicide: Friend says Wakode had allegedly been caught cheating
The Crime Branch is investigating the suicide of Sahil Wakode, a student at IIT Bombay.
Himachal's Kinnaur records season's 1st snowfall, North India cools down
North India is witnessing a sudden drop in temperatures after recent rainfall and snowfall. Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh recorded its first snowfall of the season on Saturday, with more expected in higher reaches.
6 killed after under-construction building collapses in Ambala
The death toll in the Ambala building collapse has risen to six after rescue teams recovered two more bodies from the debris on Monday.
LPU protests: Students loot mall, videos show
Videos from Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara have surfaced, allegedly showing students looting shops in the university's Uni Mall.
'Painful parallels to Nirbhaya incident': SC on recent Delhi-NCR rapes
The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognizance of recent rape incidents in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR).
'Cockroaches of Assam are just getting started!': CJP dares Himanta
Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leader Ashutosh Ranka has dared Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was released from detention.
Clashes, stone-pelting in Ujjain over portion of Shahi mosque demolition
Police used tear gas shells to disperse a crowd in Ujjain after stone pelting occurred when the crowd clashed with them at the spot where a portion of Shahi Masjid is planned to be demolished.
India to attend Pakistan-hosted SCO meet, amid tensions
India will participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) national coordinators' meeting hosted by Pakistan from September 28-30, official sources confirmed, as per The Times of India.
5 things to know before applying for a PAN card
Applying for a Permanent Account Number (PAN) card in India can be a tedious task, but with the right strategies, you can make the process smoother.
Our video saying girl wasn't raped was 'scripted': LPU students
Students of Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab have alleged that a video released by the university to counter claims of a girl being raped on campus was scripted.
LPU suspends classes for 10 days amid violent protests
Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Punjab's Phagwara has suspended regular classes for 10 days starting September 28.
'Mann Ki Baat': Modi urges participation in ongoing Census
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to participate in the ongoing Census, which is nearing completion across all states and union territories.
FSSAI seeks to ban 'paneer' label for non-dairy products
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed new rules to stop the sale or marketing of non-dairy analog products as "Paneer."
Assam: Woman found dead at homestay, family alleges gang-rape, murder
A 22-year-old woman's family has alleged that she was gang-raped and murdered at a homestay in Garal, on the outskirts of Guwahati, NDTV reported.
'Himanta can arrest us all': CJP demands Ashutosh Ranka's release
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has threatened to travel to Assam with other party members if co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and other detained workers are not released.
India's 1st LNG-powered train flagged off in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has flagged off India's first Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered train from Ahmedabad's Sabarmati Railway Station.
17 judges have recused themselves from hearing IFS officer's cases
Seventeen judicial officers, including two Supreme Court judges, four Uttarakhand High Court judges, nine Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) judges, and two district judiciary judges, have recused themselves from cases involving Uttarakhand-cadre Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sanjiv Chaturvedi.
CJP's Ashutosh Ranka, volunteers detained ahead of meet in Guwahati
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has alleged that Assam Police detained its co-convener Ashutosh Ranka and other volunteers in Guwahati.
Heavy rains in North India; red alert in Uttarakhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall across North India on Sunday. Uttarakhand is likely to bear the brunt, with a red alert issued for isolated extremely heavy showers.