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President rejects mercy plea in 2012 Maharashtra child murder case
President Droupadi Murmu has rejected the mercy petition of Ravi Ashok Ghumare, a man convicted for the 2012 rape and murder of a two-year-old girl in Maharashtra.
Messi's Delhi event: Extra security after Kolkata chaos
Following disorder at Lionel Messi's Kolkata event, Delhi Police have bolstered security by deploying an additional 1,000 personnel for his upcoming GOAT event.
UP: 3 murder convicts finally caught after 42 years on the run
Three men, convicted for a 42-year-old murder case in Uttar Pradesh, were arrested by undercover police posing as labour contractors after a month-long operation.
Odisha: Tribal woman's murder sparks violent clashes over land
The recent murder of a tribal woman in Odisha's Malkangiri district has ignited long-standing tensions between local tribes and Bengali settlers, primarily over land disputes.
Union Cabinet greenlights big change for higher education
The Indian government plans to introduce the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, aimed at promoting autonomy and excellence in higher education institutions.
Diwali gets UNESCO heritage status
Diwali, India's festival of lights, has been inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, a significant development for UPSC aspirants.
IIT Roorkee drops JEE Advanced 2026 syllabus—here's what you need to know
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has published the detailed syllabus for JEE Advanced 2026 on its official website, with no changes from the previous year's curriculum.
Bareilly bride calls off wedding over dowry demand
A wedding in Bareilly was cancelled after the groom's family allegedly demanded a car and Rs 20 lakh as dowry moments before the vows.
Delhi schools to shift to hybrid mode as AQI worsens
Amid deteriorating air quality in Delhi, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has ordered all schools to switch to hybrid classes for students from Classes I to IX and Class XI with immediate effect.
Mumbai tops the charts for road traffic CO2 emissions
Mumbai has the highest road traffic carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre among major Indian cities, driven by high vehicle density.
Luthra brothers' deportation from Thailand nears completion: Reports
The Luthra brothers, owners of a Goa nightclub linked to a deadly fire, are expected to be deported from Thailand to India within 24-48 hours.
Ayodhya's Ram temple gets a major upgrade for huge year-end crowds
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is preparing for a large influx of pilgrims by increasing shoe storage facilities and constructing a new small temple.
Assam grants citizenship to 2 more under CAA
Two individuals, including the first woman in Assam, have been granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), raising the total to four.
Cyclone Ditwah: How India stepped up for Sri Lanka
India intensifies its support to Sri Lanka post-Cyclone Ditwah, deploying an Engineer Task Force and providing medical aid under Operation Sagar Bandhu.
Haryana: 2 accidents reported due to dense fog, several injured
Dense fog and poor visibility led to two major vehicle pile-ups on Haryana's highways early on Sunday.
Mumbai wakes up to hazy conditions; moderate AQI recorded
Mumbai residents woke up to a hazy Sunday morning, with the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 'moderate' levels due to winter conditions and pollution.
Mumbai: 7 arrested after ₹115cr mephedrone drug lab busted
The Mumbai crime branch recently dismantled an illegal drug manufacturing unit in Satara, arresting seven individuals and seizing mephedrone (MD) worth approximately ₹115 crore.
Messi's Mumbai visit: Police issue traffic advisory for GOAT tour
Mumbai Police have announced traffic restrictions and diversions ahead of Lionel Messi's GOAT India Tour 2025 event, to manage expected congestion and ensure public safety.
CBI charges 2 Chinese nationals in ₹1,000cr HPZ Token scam
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has charged 17 individuals, including four Chinese nationals, for orchestrating a ₹1,000 crore cyber fraud network. The scam involved 111 shell companies and numerous digital scams.
Mumbai airport bust: 3 caught with cannabis worth ₹13cr
Three individuals were apprehended at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International airport, carrying cannabis valued around Rs 13 crores.
Kerala: Post-poll violence breaks out after UDF wins big
Violence broke out across several districts in Kerala following the announcement of local body election results, leading to clashes, property damage, and injuries.
IMD warns of cold wave and dense fog across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for cold wave conditions in Delhi and forecasted snowfall in Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir till December 18.
Delhi pollution: Ramdev calls air purifiers 'rich people's fad'
Yoga guru Ramdev has dismissed air purifiers as a luxury for the wealthy, suggesting exercises and curtains as solutions to combat Delhi's severe air pollution.
Gujarat clears up who handles Pakistani fishermen case after arrest near Kutch
The Gujarat Police resolved a complex jurisdiction issue after the Indian Coast Guard apprehended a Pakistani fishing boat and its crew in disputed waters.
Delhi's air turns "severe;" smog blankets the city
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'severe' category with an alarming AQI reading of 497, despite ongoing pollution control measures.
Noida's air turns 'hazardous' as AQI nearly maxes out
Noida's air quality index (AQI) peaked at 499, a day after recording India's worst reading. The severe pollution conditions persist in neighbouring Greater Noida as well.
Delhi choked by toxic smog; AQI worsens to 461
Delhi's air quality has worsened drastically, plunging into the hazardous zone with an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 461.
Lashkar-e-Taiba's Abdul Rauf resurfaces, issues threat to Delhi
Abdul Rauf, a Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist, has reappeared on camera issuing incendiary threats against India, undermining Islamabad's claims about terror groups.
Ratle hydroelectric project in J&K faces political drama over hiring
Harpal Singh, an official of the Ratle hydroelectric project in J&K, alleges persistent political interference by BJP MLA Shagun Parihar and warns of pulling out.
Mumbai enjoys sunny weather, moderate AQI on December 14
Mumbai enjoys a sunny day with moderate AQI of 122 and comfortable temperatures between 16-34°C, promising ideal outdoor conditions.
Delhi-NCR's air quality stays 'severe' for 3rd day straight
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are experiencing hazardous air quality due to a spike in pollution levels, with slight relief expected from December 15 onwards.
Punjab's paneer problem: Nearly half fails safety tests
Nearly half of the paneer samples in Punjab markets are adulterated, failing to meet quality standards. This alarming situation poses serious health risks due to toxic substances.
Maharashtra government calls out Union minister's IIT Bombay comment
The Maharashtra government has formally objected to Union Minister Jitendra Singh's comment favoring the retention of the name "IIT Bombay" over "IIT Mumbai".
Big upgrades coming: Mumbai-Pune Expressway and more road projects announced
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced plans for a second Mumbai-Pune expressway, aiming to reduce travel time between the cities.
Mumbai: Thieves posing as cops steal ₹2 crore in broad daylight
Two employees of an infrastructure company were robbed of ₹2 crore by thieves posing as Crime Branch officers in South Mumbai. The police are currently investigating the case.
Banned PLA claims 1st drone attack on Assam Rifles
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), a prohibited insurgent group in Northeast India, has released a video alleging a drone attack on an Assam Rifles unit's temporary base.
Wolf attacks claim 1-year-old in Bahraich, bringing death toll to 12
A one-year-old child was killed by a wolf in Bahraich, marking the 12th such fatality in recent months. The predator was later shot dead by forest officials.
Heart disease main cause of sudden deaths in young adults: Study
A recent AIIMS study reveals that heart disease is the leading cause of sudden deaths in individuals under 45, highlighting an urgent public health challenge.
Father, son among 5 arrested for BJP leader's murder in Madhya Pradesh
Five months after a local BJP leader was killed in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh, his father and four others have been arrested for the alleged crime.
Andhra Pradesh: 14-year-old girl dies of cardiac arrest in class
A 14-year-old girl tragically collapsed and died during a class in Andhra Pradesh, with a suspected cardiac arrest being the preliminary cause.
Gujarat: Massive mob attacks officials over forest land row, 47 injured
In Gujarat's Banaskantha district, a mob of about 500 people attacked police, forest and revenue officials during a plantation task, resulting in 47 injuries.
Masood Azhar admits failed jail tunnel escape plan still haunts him
Jaish-e-Mohammed chief, Masood Azhar, has admitted to a failed escape attempt from Kot Bhalwal jail in the 1990s. He confessed that the subsequent punishment still haunts him.
Chennai: UPSC aspirant raped by man posing as fellow student
A 23-year-old man, Yogeshkumar, was arrested by the All Women Police, Thirumangalam, for allegedly raping a woman preparing for the UPSC examination.
Delhi invokes GRAP 4 as AQI surges past 400 mark
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect.
Mumbai: 145 children, including 93 girls, missing in 7 months
Mumbai has witnessed a sharp rise in cases of missing children, with 145 minors disappearing between June and December, according to police records, NDTV reported. The figures include 93 girls.
Andhra Pradesh government bans night travel on ghat roads
The Andhra Pradesh government has banned night travel on ghat roads in tribal and forest areas after a bus accident in Alluri Sitarama Raju district.
Who is Satadru Dutta, organizer of Messi event in Kolkata?
The "G.O.A.T. Tour of India 2025," featuring football legend Lionel Messi, ended in chaos at Kolkata's Salt Lake Stadium on Saturday.
Messi's Kolkata event organizer arrested, police promise ticket refund
The West Bengal police have arrested the organizer of a recent event featuring Argentine footballer Lionel Messi at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, Hindustan Times reported.
Ex-IAF officer arrested in Assam on spying charges
A retired Indian Air Force officer has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district on charges of having links with a Pakistani espionage network.
Nitin Gadkari approves road works of ₹1.5L crore for Maharashtra
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has approved a massive ₹1.5 lakh crore for road projects in Maharashtra.
Messi's Kolkata visit turns chaotic as fans vandalize stadium
The GOAT Tour of football legend Lionel Messi in Kolkata turned into a nightmare on Saturday.
Delhi's AQI hits 401, GRAP Stage III reinstated
The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) has reimposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) after Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 401 by 10am on Saturday, December 13.
Multiple vehicles collide on Noida Expressway due to dense fog
A major accident involving over a dozen vehicles took place on the Eastern Peripheral Expressway in Delhi-NCR on Saturday morning, according to NDTV.
Delhi's air quality nears 'severe' as 18 areas cross 400
Delhi woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Saturday, with the city's air quality inching closer to the "severe" category.
Census 2027 in 2 phases; Union Cabinet approves ₹11,718cr budget
The Union Cabinet has approved a budget of ₹11,718.24 crore for the Census of India 2027.
6 schools in Amritsar declare holiday after receiving bomb threats
Panic gripped Amritsar on Friday morning as six schools received bomb threats, leading to mass evacuations of students.
ED raids 25 locations linked to ₹1,000cr cough syrup racket
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a major crackdown on an alleged illegal trade of codeine-based cough syrup.
'Hit, abused...': Woman alleges assault at Luthras' demolished Goa club
A Mumbai-based tourist, Vaibhav Chandel, has alleged that she and her family were assaulted by staff at a beach shack owned by the Luthra brothers in Goa.
DGCA sacks 4 flight inspectors over IndiGo's operational crisis
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed four flight inspectors who were responsible for ensuring safety and operational compliance at IndiGo.
Video: After Goa, fire breaks out at nightclub in Bhubaneswar
A massive fire broke out at a bar in Bhubaneswar's Satya Vihar area on Friday.
Luthra brothers taken to Phuket from Bangkok as deportation begins
The deportation process of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners of the "Birch by Romeo Lane" nightclub in Goa, has begun, NDTV reported.
'India sets own air quality norms...WHO guidelines only advisory': Centre
The Indian government has clarified that it sets its own air quality standards and that global air quality rankings released by various organizations carry no official sanction.
15 killed as bus loses control, plunges into Andhra ravine
A tragic accident took place in the Alluri Sitarama Raju district of Andhra Pradesh on Friday.
Modi speaks to Trump to review India-US ties amid tensions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday revealed that he had a telephonic conversation with United States President Donald Trump to discuss the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Setback for Luthra brothers as court rejects pre-arrest bail
A Delhi court has rejected the anticipatory bail of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Goa nightclub, where 25 people were killed in a fire incident on December 6.
Court grants interim bail to Delhi riots accused Umar Khalid
A Delhi court has granted interim bail to Umar Khalid, a former Jawaharlal Nehru University scholar and accused in the Delhi riots conspiracy case.
PM insurance covers private doctors who died during COVID: SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that families of private doctors who died while performing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to benefits under the "Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19."
21 laborers killed after truck falls into gorge in Arunachal
At least 21 people were killed after a vehicle carrying daily wage laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district fell into a gorge in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Crisis-hit IndiGo announces ₹10,000 travel vouchers for 'severely impacted' customers
IndiGo Airlines has announced that it will compensate passengers who were "severely impacted" by flight cancellations between December 3-5.
Invited to discuss marriage, Telangana student killed by girlfriend's family
In a shocking incident, a second-year engineering student was allegedly beaten to death by his girlfriend's family in Telangana's Sangareddy district.
Massive fire at Guwahati commercial complex still burning after 33hrs
A massive fire has been raging at the Swagata Square Complex in Guwahati, Assam, since early Wednesday.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
First pictures of Luthra brothers in Thai police's custody surface
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the co-owners or licensees of a nightclub in Goa where a devastating fire killed 25 people, were detained in Thailand on Thursday.
Goa nightclub owners detained in Thailand after deadly fire
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand.
Goa nightclub fire: Absconding owners' passports suspended
The Goa Police have suspended the passports of Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub.
Why DGCA has deployed an oversight team at IndiGo's HQ
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has formed an eight-member oversight team to monitor IndiGo's operations.
Sandeshkhali violence key witness critically injured in crash before hearing
Bholanath Ghosh, a key witness in the Sandeshkhali violence cases, was critically injured in a road accident on Wednesday.
MP cops detain 18-year-old student from moving bus, frame him
In a shocking turn of events, the Malhargarh Police Station in Madhya Pradesh has come under fire after the state high court unearthed a fake drug case against an innocent student.
'Victim of authorities' vindictive behavior': Goa club owners tell court
The Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav, have approached a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in connection with the Arpora club fire incident on December 7.
After fake ghee, ₹54 crore 'silk' dupatta scam rocks Tirumala
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) has been rocked by another major scam, this time involving the procurement of silk dupattas.
SpiceJet to add 100 daily flights amid IndiGo cancellations
IndiGo Airlines has been facing severe disruptions for the ninth consecutive day, with over 70 fresh cancellations on Wednesday.
Big questions Delhi HC asked Centre during IndiGo crisis hearing
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday questioned the central government for its inaction during the recent IndiGo airline crisis.
Delhi HC seeks Centre's response on banning ferocious dog breeds
The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the central and state governments, the Delhi Police, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) on a petition to ban ferocious dog breeds, Bar and Bench reported.
Gujarat: 7-year-old girl raped, brutalized with iron rod
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped and brutally assaulted in Rajkot district, Gujarat.
IndiGo crisis: Court asks Centre how ₹5,000 ticket reached ₹39,000
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Centre over the sharp spike in airfares amid the IndiGo chaos, noting that tickets previously available for ₹5,000 had surged to ₹30,000-35,000.
Jealous over friend's affair, Gujarat teen chops him into pieces
In a shocking case of jealousy-fueled violence, a 19-year-old from Gujarat's Kutch district has been arrested for murdering his friend.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers move court for anticipatory bail
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have approached Delhi's Rohini Court for anticipatory bail.
Goa nightclub fire: Detained third owner was 'sleeping partner'
Ajay Gupta, one of the partners of the nightclub Birch by Romeo Lane in Goa, has been taken into custody after a devastating fire killed 25 people.
Goa fire: FIR reveals negligence, no permits, fire norms flouted
The tragic fire at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arpora, Goa, which claimed 25 lives, could have been avoided had the owners and organizers followed basic fire-safety rules, an FIR has revealed.
Delhi HC to hear urgent petition on IndiGo crisis today
The Delhi High Court will hear an urgent petition against IndiGo on December 10, as the airline continues to face massive disruptions.
Goa nightclub co-owner Ajay Gupta detained in Delhi
Ajay Gupta, a co-owner of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, was detained on Tuesday. The arrest came four days after a devastating fire at the establishment killed 25 people.