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Rajasthan bandh today against Karni Sena chief's murder at home
05 Dec 2023
JaipurJaipur: Karni Sena chief shot dead, gangster claims responsibility
Unidentified gunmen shot dead Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) President Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi in broad daylight in Rajasthan's Jaipur on Tuesday.
05 Dec 2023
DiwaliRaymond's Gautam Singhania, estranged wife Nawaz Modi reach 'realistic' settlement
Raymond Group Chairman and Managing Director Gautam Singhania and his estranged wife Nawaz Modi are reportedly working toward a more "realistic" divorce settlement.
05 Dec 2023
Apollo HospitalsApollo Hospitals accused of illegal organ trade, denies allegations
In a startling development, Apollo Hospitals, one of the world's largest private hospital groups, has been accused of being involved in an illegal organ trade racket.
05 Dec 2023
Andhra PradeshAndhra braces for Cyclone Michaung's landfall, 8 dead in Chennai
After causing eight deaths in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, Cyclone Michaung is set to hit Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm on Tuesday, bringing powerful winds of 90-100km/h and gusts up to 110km/h.
04 Dec 2023
ChennaiCyclone Michaung: Heavy rain floods runway at Chennai airport
Ahead of Cyclone Michaung's expected landfall on Tuesday, heavy rains lashed several parts of Tamil Nadu and flooded the Chennai International Airport on Monday.
04 Dec 2023
Indian Air ForceTelangana: 2 pilots killed in IAF trainer aircraft crash
Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) reportedly died on Monday after a trainer aircraft crashed in Toopran of Medak district in Telangana.
04 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung intensifies; high alert in Andhra, Tamil Nadu
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall alerts for Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha as Cyclone Michaung intensified into a "severe cyclonic storm" over the Southwest Bay of Bengal on Monday.
03 Dec 2023
Indian Medical AssociationIMA Kerala objects National Medical Commission's logo depicting Hindu deity
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Kerala has slammed the National Medical Commission (NMC) for redesigning its logo, which featured a Hindu deity, Dhanwantari, and the word "Bharat" instead of "India."
03 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Andhra, TN brace for Cyclone Michaung, disaster response teams ready
Cyclonic storm Michaung, brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall between Nellore and Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning, with winds that could pack speeds of up to 100mph.
02 Dec 2023
Sanjay SinghChargesheet filed against Sanjay Singh in Delhi liquor scam case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) filed a 60-page chargesheet against Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday in connection with the now-scrapped liquor policy scam case in Delhi.
02 Dec 2023
Manipur4 Manipuris beaten, kicked by group of people in Delhi
A man from Manipur, his wife, sister, and a family friend were reportedly brutally assaulted by a group of eight to nine people in South East Delhi's Sunlight Colony on Thursday night.
02 Dec 2023
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Andhra-Telangana water dispute: Nagarjuna Sagar Dam's security given to CRPF
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has been handed over the security of Nagarjuna Sagar Dam after tensions between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana intensified over the share of Krishna waters, Deccan Chronicle reported.
02 Dec 2023
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Tamil Nadu: ED officer arrested for taking Rs. 20L bribe
Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) arrested a senior Enforcement Directorate (ED) officer in Dindigul for allegedly accepting Rs. 20 lakh bribe from a government doctor on Friday.
02 Dec 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Cyclone Michaung to make landfall in coastal Andhra by Tuesday
Cyclone Michaung, currently brewing over the Bay of Bengal, is anticipated to make its landfall between the Machilipatnam and Nellore districts of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday morning.
01 Dec 2023
Election Commission of India (ECI)Mizoram election vote counting date changed to December 4
The Election Commission has moved the Mizoram assembly election vote counting date to December 4.
01 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi proposes to host 2028 COP33 Summit in India
At the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, also called COP28, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi proposed hosting COP33 in India in 2028.
01 Dec 2023
Uttar PradeshUP: Police intensify hunt for 'serial killer' after 9 murders
The Uttar Pradesh Police is on the hunt for a serial killer who reportedly murdered several women in Bareilly in the last few months. According to reports, a total of nine women have been killed in the city since June.
01 Dec 2023
Narendra ModiWhat's green credits, climate financing on PM Modi's COP28 agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand welcome as he touched down in Dubai on Friday to participate in the World Climate Action Summit at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly called COP28.
01 Dec 2023
BengaluruPanic in Bengaluru as 44 schools receive bomb threats
Around 44 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats on Friday via anonymous emails, triggering panic.
01 Dec 2023
LPG Cylinder19kg commercial LPG cylinder gets costlier by Rs. 21
The prices of 19kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have been hiked by Rs. 21 in several Indian states on Friday. This marks the third LPG price hike over the past three months.
01 Dec 2023
Tamil NaduMore rain to lash Chennai, other Tamil Nadu districts today
Heavy rainfall continued to batter Chennai and several other districts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, triggering waterlogging and traffic jams in several low-lying regions of the state.
01 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaIndia remains strategic partner but 'plot to kill' serious: US
India remains a strategic partner of the United States (US), and both nations will continue to strengthen their alliance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said.
30 Nov 2023
Indian Air ForceDefense Ministry approves acquisition of 97 Tejas, 156 Prachand helicopters
In a major boost for India's military and defense production, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has reportedly cleared the acquisition of 156 Prachand Light Combat Helicopters and 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas fighters.
30 Nov 2023
SuratSurat factory fire: Charred bodies of 7 workers recovered
Aether Industries, a chemical factory in Surat, Gujarat, was engulfed by a devastating fire early on Wednesday, claiming the lives of seven workers and injuring 24 others, the Deccan Herald reported.
30 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaUS blames India for attacking Khalistani, India says investigation underway
After the US Department of Justice (DoJ) charged Indian citizen Nikhil Gupta (52) in connection with a failed plot to kill a US-based Khalistani leader, India called it a "matter of concern."
30 Nov 2023
Taj MahalTaj Mahal turning green due to insect droppings
The iconic Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world, is facing a peculiar issue as its stunning white exterior is turning green due to droppings from an insect called Goeldichironomus.
30 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel survivors normal, to be sent home soon: Doctors
The 41 workers recently rescued from a partially collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi are likely to be sent back home on Thursday.
30 Nov 2023
Tamil NaduSchools shut, helpline numbers launched: Heavy rain cripples Tamil Nadu
Schools in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Chengalpattu, Ranipet, and Kanchipuram districts of Tamil Nadu will remain closed on Thursday amid heavy rain.
29 Nov 2023
DelhiSupreme Court clears extension of Delhi chief secretary's tenure
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, approved a six-month extension for Delhi Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar.
29 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue: Workers airlifted to AIIMS for checkup
After 17 days of relentless efforts, a joint rescue mission successfully saved 41 workers trapped in Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel on Tuesday night.
29 Nov 2023
Jammu And KashmirProtests erupt in Kashmir colleges over derogatory post on Prophet
Protests erupted at various colleges in Kashmir on Wednesday over an alleged offensive social media post against Prophet Muhammad by a student of National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar.
29 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi: PM Modi lauds rescued tunnel worker Gabbar Singh Negi
The 17-day-long operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel came to a successful end on Tuesday.
29 Nov 2023
United States of AmericaIndia forms high-level probe committee over Pannun's alleged assassination plot
The Centre has set up a high-level investigation committee to examine allegations of a plot to assassinate Khalistani extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the United States.
29 Nov 2023
GermanyHusband-wife fight forces Lufthansa's Bangkok-bound flight to divert to Delhi
A Bangkok-bound Lufthansa flight from Munich, Germany, reportedly landed in Delhi after a diversion on Wednesday due to the "unruly behavior" of a passenger onboard.
29 Nov 2023
UttarkashiArnold Dix: Farmer, lawyer and man behind Uttarkashi tunnel rescue
The 17-day-long operation to rescue 41 workers trapped inside Uttarkashi's Silkyara tunnel came to a successful end late on Tuesday.
29 Nov 2023
Central Government5 states on high alert over China's respiratory illness surge
Authorities in at least five states, including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, have put their healthcare systems on alert due to a rise in respiratory illnesses among children in China.
29 Nov 2023
UttarkashiWorkers rescued from collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel recall ordeal
When the debris fell, they knew they were stuck, said Vishwajeet Kumar Verma, one of the 41 workers rescued on Tuesday from the partially collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel in Uttarakhand after 16 days.
29 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiExemplary bravery: PM Modi lauds Uttarkashi workers for their patience
Minutes after the 41 workers were rescued from the collapsed Uttarkashi tunnel in Uttarakhand on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with them and lauded their bravery and perseverance during their 17-day ordeal.
28 Nov 2023
KhalistaniSFJ chief Pannun claims Indian government wants to kill him
Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) chief and designated terrorist in India, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has claimed the Indian government wants to assassinate him due to his involvement in the global Khalistan referendum movement.
28 Nov 2023
Agnipath SchemeMumbai: Agniveer trainee found dead in Indian Navy hostel
A 20-year-old woman undergoing Agniveer training reportedly died by suicide at an Indian Navy hostel in Mumbai's Malwani, the police said on Tuesday.
28 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue: All 41 trapped workers successfully pulled out
After 17 days of excruciating rescue operations, all 41 workers trapped in a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi were finally pulled out to safety.
28 Nov 2023
Indian GovernmentAll petrol, diesel car curbs in Delhi removed: Here's why
The Indian government has lifted Stage III restrictions in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to a significant improvement in air quality.
28 Nov 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi-Meerut RRTS: Supreme Court raps Delhi government over funds delay
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rapped the Delhi government once again for delaying the transfer of its share of Rs. 415 crore to the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) project.
28 Nov 2023
AyodhyaRam Mandir inauguration: RSS to embark on special door-to-door campaign
With less than two months before the inauguration of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) is gearing up for a nationwide door-to-door campaign from January 1-15.
28 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Everything to know about rat-hole mining
Authorities in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, have resorted to the outlawed practice of rat-hole mining in their desperate attempt to save 41 workers trapped inside the collapsed Silkyara tunnel for 17 days.
28 Nov 2023
Samajwadi PartyTemple 'purified' with Gangajal after Muslim MLA's visit in UP
Hindu outfits and local officials in Uttar Pradesh's Siddharthnagar district on Monday reportedly sprinkled Gangajal (Ganga River's water) in a temple to "purify" it after Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Saiyada Khatoon's visit.
28 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel: Debris cleared; workers to be pulled out soon
The efforts to rescue 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi reached a breakthrough as the rescue operation entered the 17th day on Tuesday.
27 Nov 2023
Pollution Control BoardNGT issues notices to state governments on pollution boards' functioning
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sent notices to state governments requesting details about the operations of their state pollution control boards (SPCBs) or state pollution control committees (SPCCs).
27 Nov 2023
ManipurKuki group suspends economic blockade in Manipur
The Committee on Tribal Unity-Sadar Hills (COTU) on Monday suspended the 12-day economic blockade on two national highways linking Manipur's Meitei-dominated capital, Imphal.
27 Nov 2023
Train AccidentWest Bengal: 3 elephants killed after being hit by train
A heartbreaking train accident took place on Monday morning near Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal's Alipurduar district.
27 Nov 2023
IndoreIndore: Class-4 student stabbed 108 times by classmates using compass
In a disturbing incident, a Class-4 student was attacked 108 times with a geometry compass by three classmates over a dispute at a private school in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday, PTI reported.
27 Nov 2023
DelhiDelhi air pollution: Here's what is worsening air quality
After showing a slight improvement over the past week, Delhi's air quality on Monday again nosedived, as thick smog covered the national capital.
27 Nov 2023
UttarakhandLet's not lay timelines for Uttarkashi rescue: NDMA official Hasnain
As the tunnel rescue operation in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi entered the 16th day, National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) member Lieutenant General (retired) Syed Ata Hasnain said the collapsed tunnel's geology was unpredictable.
27 Nov 2023
GujaratLightning strikes kill 20 as 'unseasonal' rain pounds Gujarat
At least 20 people reportedly lost their lives in lightning strikes across Gujarat on Sunday as the state experienced the wrath of unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms over the weekend.
27 Nov 2023
UttarkashiUttarkashi tunnel rescue enters 3rd week, vertical drilling makes progress
Rescue efforts for the 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara-Barkot tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi for over two weeks have ramped up, with six different plans being explored to save them.
26 Nov 2023
Union Health MinistryCentre asks states to review preparedness amid China's pneumonia outbreak
The Union Health Ministry announced on Sunday that it has asked state and union territories (UTs) to review hospital preparedness in light of the recent surge in pneumonia cases in China.
26 Nov 2023
GujaratHailstorm, unseasonal rainfall hit Gujarat
Gujarat witnessed unusual weather on Sunday, with unseasonal rainfall and hailstorms turning streets into snow-like landscapes.
26 Nov 2023
Indian ArmyUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Indian Army to undertake manual drilling task
The rescue work to save 41 workers trapped inside the Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi suffered another setback after the auger machine got stuck while drilling on Saturday.
26 Nov 2023
Narendra ModiPM Modi security breach case: 7 Punjab Police officers suspended
The Punjab Police has suspended seven officers in connection with the alleged security lapse during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ferozepur, Punjab, in 2022.
26 Nov 2023
IsraelTerrorism a global phenomenon: Israel envoy on 26/11 anniversary
Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon on Sunday labeled the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai as a "horrendous" event that disrupted public lives. While calling terrorism a global phenomenon, Gilon said nations around the world have to join hands to fight against it.
26 Nov 2023
KeralaKerala stampede: 4 dead at Nikhita Gandhi's concert, probe ordered
At least four people were killed and 65 others injured in a stampede at the annual festival of Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in Kerala on Saturday.
26 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi tunnel rescue: Manual drilling likely as machine hits snag
The rescue efforts to save 41 workers trapped in the Silkyara tunnel of Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi reportedly encountered another obstacle, as the auger machine got stuck while drilling through debris.
25 Nov 2023
Tejas Fighter JetCentre places Rs. 36,468 crore order for Tejas fighter jets
The Centre has reportedly placed an order of Rs. 36,468 crore for 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk 1A Tejas aircraft with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
25 Nov 2023
MaharashtraPune realtor killed by wife during domestic dispute: Report
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra, a woman reportedly murdered her husband at their home in an upscale residential society in Pune during a domestic dispute on Friday afternoon.
25 Nov 2023
DelhiSoumya Vishwanathan murder: All 4 accused awarded life sentence
All the four accused in the 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan were sentenced to life in prison by Delhi's Saket Court on Saturday.
25 Nov 2023
India Meteorological Department (IMD)IMD forecasts rainfall in Mumbai; Yellow alert in Gujarat, TN
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted rainfall in Mumbai and other coastal areas of Maharashtra from Saturday.
25 Nov 2023
Central GovernmentIndia-made drugs reduce treatment costs for rare diseases by 100-fold
Indian drug companies have managed to manufacture medicines for four rare diseases with the help of the central government in just a year, slashing the cost of treatment by up to 100-fold.
25 Nov 2023
Bhupesh BaghelChhattisgarh: Mahadev app case accused retracts statement against Bhupesh Baghel
A driver apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on November 3 in connection with the Rs. 508 crore Mahadev gambling app case has retracted his previous statement against Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
25 Nov 2023
UttarakhandUttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescue halts again due to technical glitch
The challenging rescue mission to save 41 workers trapped in the collapsed Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi was reportedly halted on Friday night due to issues with the auger machine.
25 Nov 2023
Uttar PradeshUP man attacks bus conductor with cleaver for 'insulting Prophet'
A 20-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh reportedly attacked a bus conductor with a cleaver on Friday in Prayagraj after a dispute over ticket fare.
