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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet injuring 17
An Air India passenger claimed cabin crew urged travelers not to share videos of a mid-air altitude loss incident, citing concerns over the airline's reputation.
Kerala district commission orders airline to pay Major Vishnu ₹53,923
A Kerala consumer commission ordered an airline to pay Rs 53,923 after a passenger's checked-in luggage was delivered three days late, citing service deficiency.
Supreme Court takes Manish Solanki plea after Sansad Chalo clashes
The Supreme Court emphasized counseling over confrontation for young protesters while agreeing to hear a plea against the organizers of the violent July 20 "Sansad Chalo" march.
IMD issues orange and yellow alerts for Delhi after showers
Delhi experienced light to moderate rainfall on Thursday, prompting the IMD to issue an 'orange alert,' while the city's AQI remained in the 'satisfactory' category at 80.
Tamil Nadu names 12 districts vulnerable to super El Nino
Twelve districts in Tamil Nadu face severe risks from the super El Niño event, prompting the government to implement an action plan by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Devendra Nath Mahto leads Jharkhand protests on alleged exam leaks
Devendra Nath Mahto, a postgraduate from DSPMU and member of Jharkhand Loktantrik Krantikari Morcha, leads protests demanding transparency in recruitment exams like JPSC and JSSC.
Karnataka to introduce 'Ruthutaare' called India's 1st women's health policy
Karnataka is set to unveil Ruthutaare, India’s first dedicated Women’s Health Policy, prioritising menopause and perimenopause awareness and care within its initial phase.
Jharkhand students insist Hemant Soren leads talks with media present
Jharkhand students protesting recruitment exam irregularities agreed to talks, demanding Chief Minister Hemant Soren address them publicly with media present.
Air India crew suffered spinal injuries during 5-minute turbulence: Minister
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced severe mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, injuring 17 people.
South Mumbai doctor duped of ₹1.35cr over Pathankot terror link
A 74-year-old retired South Mumbai doctor lost ₹1.35 crore after cybercriminals posing as ATS and NIA officers convinced her that her accounts were linked to terror funding.
CRPF records 59 suicides in 2025, most occurred on duty
CRPF recorded 59 suicides in 2025, the highest since 2021, with nearly 77% occurring on duty despite measures to address mental health concerns, official data reveals.
Delhi protester Sharma claims police harassment, online religious smear
A protester at Delhi's Jantar Mantar alleged police harassment and online abuse, clarifying misinformation about his identity amid false claims of being Muslim.
Gurugram police urge work from home to reduce traffic
Gurugram police issued a work-from-home advisory on Thursday, citing heavy rainfall causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions, to ensure smoother emergency service movement.
Jaipur arrests 40-year-old Lalita and boyfriend for Kamla Devi murder
A 40-year-old Jaipur woman and her lover were arrested for killing her aunt to steal valuables worth Rs 4 lakh, funding their lavish lifestyle and alcohol parties.
ED arrests Tarachand Nimar over 200cr laundering from US citizens
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Tarachand Nimar for allegedly managing proceeds of a fake call centre syndicate that defrauded US citizens of nearly Rs 200 crore.
Daughters join Shivcharan Ratan Gupta's funeral by video call
A former wealthy cloth merchant in Haryana passed away alone in a care home, as his daughters chose to attend his funeral remotely via video call instead of in person.
How to apply for address proof in India
Navigating India's address proof document application process can be a daunting task, especially for first-timers.
Mumbai drivers scramble to learn Marathi before August 15 deadline
Mumbai's auto and taxi drivers are attending crash courses in spoken Marathi to meet the Maharashtra government’s August 15 deadline for language proficiency certification.
Veenu Bansal removed from Rashtrapati Bhavan security post after allegations
Senior IPS officer Veenu Bansal was removed from his Rashtrapati Bhavan post following allegations of protocol violations, misuse of facilities, and a dispute with Army officials.
Bengaluru interior designer Sani Krishna sues Rapido over 20L+ bills
A Bengaluru woman has taken legal action against Rapido, alleging negligence after a bike taxi accident left her with severe injuries and Rs 20 lakh in medical expenses.
Monsoon in Nagaland washes away bridge, police reroute light vehicles
Incessant monsoon rain in Nagaland caused a bridge collapse and mudslides, disrupting key road connectivity and severely damaging farmland in multiple districts.
Pune's Khadakwasla complex fills to 29.15 TMC after July rains
Pune's Khadakwasla dam complex achieved 100% live storage after an exceptionally wet July, ensuring ample water reserves for the city in the coming months.
Nandan Nilekani task force largely echoes Radhakrishnan committee recommendations
The Nilekani-led task force revisits areas addressed by the 2024 Radhakrishnan committee, with added focus on India's broader examination ecosystem and NTA's statutory framework.
Siddipet chartered accountant dies by suicide using helium in hotel
A 33-year-old chartered accountant in Telangana ended his life by inhaling helium gas in a hotel room, citing severe financial losses from gambling in a suicide note.
Nearly 40,000 resident doctors and interns strike in Maharashtra hospitals
Maharashtra doctors' strike disrupts healthcare statewide as IMA warns of nationwide agitation, with emergency services suspension looming.
Six-year-old killed in Rial Majri pickup overturn, about 25 injured
A speeding, overloaded pickup truck overturned near Rial Majri village on Patiala-Bhadson road, killing a six-year-old girl and injuring around 25 devotees on Wednesday morning.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight dropped 300 feet, crew aided passengers
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi faced five minutes of severe turbulence, causing spinal injuries to crew members and leaving 17 people injured, officials confirmed.
NEET UG counseling 2026 registration open till August 9 MBBS/BDS
The MCC has started NEET UG 2026 counselling for 15% AIQ seats from August 5. Eligible candidates must register online at mcc.nic.in by August 9, 2026.
Cockroach Janta Party to announce plans Thursday after Sambhajinagar session
CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka announced a "big announcement" today, following a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to discuss the movement's future direction.
Super typhoon Dolphin near Japan may briefly disrupt India's monsoon
Super Typhoon Dolphin's intensification in the Pacific may temporarily disrupt India's monsoon by suppressing Bay of Bengal systems, reducing rainfall in parts of the country.
IMD issues yellow alert for Gurugram with heavy rain warnings
Gurgaon is under a yellow alert today, with the IMD predicting moderate to heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds that may disrupt daily activities.
Delhi Lakshmi Yojana ₹2,500 monthly rollout leaves low-income women queuing
The BJP's Delhi Lakshmi Yojana faces hurdles, including Aadhaar discrepancies, complex procedures, and long queues, slowing enrolment for the ₹2,500 monthly aid.
Agnipath update: 75% Agniveers leaving, half CAPFs, Assam Rifles posts
Minister Nityanand Rai informed Rajya Sabha that 75% of the first Agniveer batch will exit after four years, with 50% CAPF and Assam Rifles vacancies reserved for ex-Agniveers.
India to evacuate 13 ships from Hormuz and Red Sea
The government is set to evacuate 13 vessels, including eight carrying fertilisers, from high-risk zones near the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions.
Gujarat bans analog paneer cheese and butter after safety tests
Gujarat has banned analogue dairy products, joining Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in combating food adulteration and ensuring consumer protection under strict safety regulations.
J&K forces seek LeT commander Mohammad Lateef Bhat ₹15L
Security forces intensify efforts to capture Lashkar-e-Taiba's Lateef Bhat, suspected mastermind behind recent targeted killings in Jammu and Kashmir.
Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata after 19 years, BJP hails
Taslima Nasrin’s six-day visit to Kolkata after 19 years was celebrated by the BJP-led government, marking a shift in West Bengal’s political and cultural narrative.
Meghalaya drops 1,80,402 names after house-to-house verification, 21,69,243 electors
Around 1.8 lakh electors were removed from Meghalaya's draft electoral roll after the Special Intensive Revision identified them as deceased, shifted, untraceable, or duplicate.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda inspects Assam flood relief efforts
Union minister J P Nadda reviewed relief and rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit Assam alongside CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the death toll reached 95.
Delhi businessman receives extortion call claiming Goldy Brar demanded ₹5cr
A Delhi businessman received another extortion call from a foreign number claiming to be gangster Goldy Brar, demanding Rs 5 crore and issuing threats, police sources revealed.
Tamil Nadu budget allocates 40cr for SPEED AI approval system
Tamil Nadu's 2026-27 Budget introduces an AI-enabled planning approval system and a ₹15,000 crore rental housing scheme to develop one lakh units in Chennai over seven years.
Vikram Misri urges Sri Lanka to free fishermen and boats
India urged Sri Lanka to expedite the release of detained Indian fishermen and boats, emphasizing a humanitarian approach during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Colombo.
Tamil Nadu announces ₹23,357cr health budget with 6.62% increase
Tamil Nadu allocated ₹23,357 crore to healthcare this year, marking a 6.6% increase, with new initiatives like mobile geriatric centres and maternity care hubs introduced.
Ladakh to complete Census 2027 by end of September
Ladakh is set to become the first region in India to complete the Census 2027 exercise by September, ahead of all other states and Union Territories.
India, Myanmar considering territorial exchange to resolve border issue
India and Myanmar are reportedly considering a territorial exchange to resolve an undemarcated section of their shared border along Manipur.
NHRC directs 6 states to file FIR against Meta
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Directors General of Police (DGPs) in six states to file a First Information Report (FIR) against Meta Platforms, News18 reported.
Lok Sabha Secretariat director found hanging in Noida flat
Gaurav Gautam, a 40-year-old director in the Lok Sabha Secretariat, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment in Noida's Kendriya Vihar-II Society on Sunday.
Listening to youth is 'biggest source' to prevent violence: SC
The Supreme Court has cautioned law enforcement agencies against using an aggressive approach to tackle student protests.
'Heavens won't fall if...Vande Mataram sung in madrasas': Calcutta HC
The Calcutta High Court has observed that "the heavens will not fall" if all six stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram are sung in madrasas.
Article 370: J&K on alert ahead of 'Black day' protests
Security has been tightened across Jammu and Kashmir ahead of protests by several parties, including the National Conference (NC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Congress.
Remove deepfake content linking Gadkari to E20 program: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ordered the removal of defamatory and deepfake content linking Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and his family to the government's E20 ethanol-blending program.
3 laborers suffocated after chemical leak at Karnataka factory
Three workers died of suffocation after a chemical leak at a factory in the Kadechur-Badiyal Industrial area of Karnataka in the early hours of Wednesday.
ISI-backed terror module planned attack at Jantar Mantar: Punjab Police
The Punjab Police has busted two cross-border terror modules backed by the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan.
How to update your address on your Voter ID
Updating your address on a voter ID card is important for ensuring that you are eligible to vote in the correct constituency.
No Indian government role in Hasina's planned press conference: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that the Indian government is not involved in a media event featuring former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
CRPF officer kills 2 colleagues, injures another before shooting himself
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer allegedly shot dead two of his colleagues and injured another before killing himself at a camp in Assam's Nagaon district on Tuesday.
Air India Phuket-Delhi flight encounters turbulence, 14 injured
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, AI2379, experienced severe turbulence on Tuesday, August 4.
Delhi's air quality dips to 'good' levels: What's the reason?
Delhi recorded some of its cleanest air on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) dipping to a "good" category reading of 29 at around 5:30am.
UP government's new green push: 1,725 e-buses for 18 towns
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved a proposal to introduce 1,725 new air-conditioned electric buses in 18 metropolitan towns.
Operation Kayakalp: What has changed inside UP's government schools
Since the launch of Operation Kayakalp in 2018, schools across Uttar Pradesh have seen major improvements.
What an Ayushman card actually covers in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has issued over 5.64 crore Ayushman cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).
How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.
Fresh advisory issued for security forces after J&K terror attacks
In the wake of two recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have been issued a new advisory.
Greater Noida factory fire kills 2 firefighters
A massive fire broke out at the ILGIM electronic chip manufacturing unit in Greater Noida's Ecotech-3 industrial area late on Monday night, news agency PTI reported.
5 mistakes that can delay your marriage certificate
Applying for a marriage certificate in India can be a daunting task, especially for first-timers.
Jantar Mantar not appropriate protest site anymore? SC seeks response
The Supreme Court has sought the Union and Delhi governments' response on a plea challenging the use of Jantar Mantar as a protest site.
IPC section on husband cruelty applies to live-in relationships: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday held that men in live-in relationships can be prosecuted under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for cruelty if the relationship is in the nature of marriage and the parties intended to marry.
Cauvery water not released despite orders, Vijay government moves SC
The Tamil Nadu government has moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka for not releasing Cauvery water.
Up to states to close/withdraw FIRs against protesters: SC clarifies
The Supreme Court has clarified that states are free to close or withdraw FIRs against students involved in the recent protests.
No action against students who protested: Government tells SC
The Indian government has assured the Supreme Court that it will not pursue legal action against students who protested over paper leaks.
India appoints Vishwesh Negi as new envoy to Iran
The Indian government has appointed Vishwesh Negi as its next Ambassador to Iran.
5.64 crore cases pending in Indian courts; SC has 10,000
As many as 5.64 crore cases are pending across the Supreme Court, the 25 high courts, and district and subordinate courts, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Rajya Sabha, citing data available on the National Judicial Data Grid.
Kerala rains kill 15, leave 7 missing amid fresh warnings
Kerala has witnessed a spate of rain-related incidents, claiming 15 lives and leaving seven others missing.
Resham Fatma 1st acid attack survivor to win Chevening Scholarship
Resham Fatma, an acid attack survivor from India, has made history by becoming the first of her kind to receive the prestigious Chevening Scholarship.
SC to hear plea seeking action against 'Sansad Chalo' organizers
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a petition seeking action against the organizers of the July 20 "Sansad Chalo" student protest.
Delhi-NCR thunderstorms, heavy rain over western UP
The southwest monsoon is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday.
Abhijeet Dipke denies allegations of unexplained family wealth
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has denied allegations that his education at Boston University was funded by unexplained family wealth.
Why is student leader now on hunger strike in Jharkhand
Students in Jharkhand have intensified their protests against alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, with a student leader going on an indefinite hunger strike.
How Thane City Police busted exam paper leak racket: Report
The Thane City Police have busted a major exam paper leak racket in Maharashtra. The alleged mastermind, Bijendra Gupta, had planned to leak the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 question paper, The Indian Express reported exclusively.
After terror attack, J&K mulls moving migrant workers to clusters
The Jammu and Kashmir police are taking measures to enhance security for non-local workers after two brick kiln workers from Chhattisgarh were shot dead by terrorists in Kulgam district.
NTA seeks ₹7.5 crore security contract for its premises
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has invited a tender worth ₹7.5 crore to hire a security firm.
Delhi Police won't file case against girl abusing PM Modi
The Delhi Police have decided not to file a case against a 15-year-old girl who allegedly abused Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video.
Bangladesh's Hasina to speak in India after 2 years' exile
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will make her first public appearance in India on August 5, 2026, India Today reported.
India's power consumption up 11% to 170.7B units in July
India's power consumption witnessed a staggering year-on-year growth of 10.93% in July, official data revealed.
Madras HC: Whistling at minor, pulling hand not sexual assault
The Madras High Court has ruled that whistling at a minor girl and pulling her hand does not amount to sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukta Yuva' campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide anti-drug campaign called Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan.
Kerala: Heavy rain claims 8 lives, displaces thousands
Heavy rainfall in Kerala has claimed eight lives and left eight others missing. The downpour also injured 13 people and caused widespread damage, including landslides and waterlogging.
Uttarakhand exam paper leak: ED attaches assets worth ₹63.30 lakh
The Enforcement Directorate(ED) has attached assets worth ₹63.30 lakh under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) exam paper leak case.
Kerala floods: 6 dead, 6 missing; rain alert in Delhi-NCR
Torrential rains in Kerala have caused widespread destruction, killing six people and leaving six others missing.
Arrested suspect linked to JeM, planned attack on Bengal CM
Hamim Mondal, a terror suspect arrested in West Bengal, was allegedly planning to target Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, NDTV reported.