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Paralympic athlete Chirag Tyagi found dead in Ghaziabad, suspect arrested
Paralympic athlete Chirag Tyagi was found dead in Ghaziabad, with fellow athlete Yash Khatik arrested for allegedly shooting him over a dispute related to document verification.
Swiss International Air Lines aborts Delhi takeoff after engine failure
A Swiss International Air Lines flight faced a rejected take-off at Delhi Airport after its left-hand engine failed, emitting a loud bang and flames, injuring six people onboard.
National Testing Agency issues FAQs ahead of NEET UG re-exam
The NTA has addressed key concerns about the NEET UG 2026 re-exam, including reasons for the extra 15 minutes and the random allotment of exam centres based on city preferences.
Western disturbance brings thunderstorms hail lightning sandstorms across northern India
A rogue western disturbance triggered severe storms across North-West India, delaying monsoon onset. IMD predicts it may be the last significant system before monsoon arrival.
Four family members killed in head-on crash near Basni Pulia
A speeding car collided head-on with a truck near Nagaur, Rajasthan, killing four family members. The vehicles caught fire after the crash, making rescue efforts difficult.
UPPCL adds 10% fuel and power purchase adjustment for June
The Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited's decision to impose a 10% fuel surcharge on electricity bills from June 2026 has sparked widespread criticism and political backlash.
N S Raja Subramani succeeds Gen Anil Chauhan, urges innovation
Gen NS Raja Subramani, India's new Chief of Defence Staff, prioritised military modernisation through innovation and collaboration in his inaugural address.
Pre-monsoon showers give Mumbai a break but waterlogging reported
Mumbai experienced widespread pre-monsoon showers on May 31, 2026, bringing relief from heat and humidity but causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions in several areas.
Four story Delhi building near Saket Metro collapses, 1 dead
Residents near Delhi's Saket Metro Station described harrowing scenes as cries emerged from the rubble of a collapsed four-storey building, leaving one dead and eight injured.
Hyderabad Police launched Operation Octopus against bank, crypto, SIM fraud
Hyderabad Police's Operation Octopus targets India's sprawling cyber fraud network, dismantling mule accounts, ghost SIMs, and systemic banking loopholes across multiple states.
India appoints NS Raja Subramani CDS, Krishna Swaminathan Navy chief
Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani, a seasoned Army officer with extensive operational experience, is set to succeed General Anil Chauhan as India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
Rahul Chaturvedi arrested in Greater Noida for matrimonial scams
Rahul Chaturvedi, an IIM Bengaluru alumnus, allegedly duped 16 women of Rs 8 lakh using fake profiles on matrimonial websites, posing as an HR manager to gain their trust.
Aroop Biswas booked over ticket scandal at Kolkata Messi event
An FIR has been registered against former West Bengal Sports Minister Aroop Biswas over allegations of coercion and black-marketing during Lionel Messi’s 2025 Kolkata event.
Kedarnath trek packed with thousands as trail clogged, minor injuries
Thousands of devotees face heavy congestion and slow movement on the narrow trekking path to Kedarnath, as crowd build-up intensifies during the Char Dham Yatra.
IMD warns Delhi NCR of thunderstorms dust storms strong winds
Delhi-NCR can expect partly cloudy skies today, with chances of thunderstorms and isolated light rain. Cooler conditions may persist for a few more days before temperatures rise.
Bihar cancels over 5.5L ration cards after review flagged 8.19L
Bihar removed over 5.5 lakh ration card holders, citing deaths, income criteria, and migration, using Special Intensive Revision (SIR) data and Centre-ordered cross-verification.
India displays sacred Piprahwa relics in Leh, highlighting Buddhist diplomacy
India has leveraged the global exhibitions of Buddha's sacred relics to strengthen cultural ties and promote Buddhist heritage, fostering goodwill across Asia and beyond.
Government cancels NEET-UG exam after major paper leak confirmed
Despite stringent protocols introduced after the 2024 leak, insider breaches and leadership gaps compromised the highly secured NEET-UG 2026 examination process.
Ludhiana 32.6mm rain cools 11°C to 26.4°C, 41% rainfall shortfall
Ludhiana's maximum temperature dropped sharply by 11°C on Saturday due to widespread rainfall, as the IMD issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds on May 31.
Pune methanol poisoning deaths prompt suspension of 22 officials
Following a methanol-laced liquor tragedy claiming 16 lives, 22 police and excise officials were suspended for negligence in curbing illicit liquor operations.
Pune tragedy kills 16 after suspected methanol and ethanol mix-up
A suspected mix-up between methanol and ethanol in illicit liquor production has led to one of Pune's deadliest hooch tragedies, claiming 16 lives and hospitalizing several others.
Maharashtra FDA seizes ₹73L misbranded medicines, ₹51L from Divya Pharmacy
Maharashtra FDA confiscated misbranded medicines worth ₹73.24 lakh, including ₹51.41 lakh of Patanjali-linked products, in a statewide crackdown on misleading drug advertisements.
Akal Takht to weigh in on Punjab sacrilege law
With the Punjab government's deadline to amend the controversial Anti-sacrilege Act expired, Akal Takht awaits today’s Panthic meeting to decide its next course of action.
Himachal Pradesh taxi feared fallen into gorge, 8 tourists missing
Eight people, including two children, are feared missing after their tourist taxi reportedly fell into a gorge near Kalaban on Himachal Pradesh's Bairagarh-Killar route.
Nisha Sasikumar, 16, from Chennai summits Mount Everest May 25
Sixteen-year-old Nisha Sasikumar from Chennai summited Mount Everest on May 25 via the South Col route, becoming one of the youngest climbers to achieve this feat.
Punjab: RTI activist Simranjit Singh shot dead in Jalandhar
Simranjit Singh, a lawyer and right to information (RTI) activist from Jalandhar, was shot dead on Saturday.
NFHS-6 shows 31.8% children underweight, maternal care improves
The sixth round of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has revealed that a significant number of Indian children are still underweight.
9 ISI, Dawood-linked terrorists planning attacks in India arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested nine suspected terrorists with links to Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and the Mumbai underworld.
Madhya Pradesh: 6 dead, 40 injured in tractor-trolley accident
A tragic accident in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh on Friday evening left six dead and 40 injured.
Dharmendra Pradhan faces flak over CUET 'glitch', NTA clarifies
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has delayed the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2026 due to a "technical glitch."
Coempt Eduteck, CBSE evaluation vendor, faces fresh scrutiny over ownership
The Hyderabad-based Coempt EduTeck, which was earlier known as Globarena Technologies, is at the center of a controversy involving the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
India preparing for 'Operation Sindoor 2.0', tri-services equipping: Army chief
Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has announced that India is gearing up for "Operation Sindoor 2.0." The operation is a military response to Pakistan's actions after the Pahalgam terror attack.
Severe weather kills 28 across UP, Bengal, Bihar, MP
Severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, have wreaked havoc across northern India. The states of Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh have been the worst hit.
MGL hikes PNG, CNG prices in Mumbai: Check rates
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the prices of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG) in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
How to verify marriage certificates in India easily
Verifying marriage certificates in India can be a daunting task, especially if you are not familiar with the procedures involved.
Migrants recount border gaps, agents, documents in India entry
Hundreds of Bangladeshi nationals, many of whom have lived in India for years, are gathering at border points and transit locations in West Bengal.
'Expect US-India trade deal in next few weeks': US envoy
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has expressed optimism about the impending signing of a US-India trade deal. He said he hopes it will be finalized in the coming weeks and months.
'Learn from UPSC': SC tells NTA over NEET leak
The Supreme Court on Friday heard petitions seeking to disband the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the recent National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 paper leak incident.
'Strict monitoring exists, but NEET leaked?' Supreme Court raps NTA
The Supreme Court of India has expressed serious concerns over the recent NEET-UG paper leak. The court questioned how such a major breach could happen despite existing monitoring mechanisms and oversight committees.
Twisha Sharma case: CBI gets 5-day custody of Giribala Singh
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted a five-day custody of Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead on May 12.
Maharashtra: 15 dead, several critical after consuming toxic liquor
At least 15 people have died, and many others are critically ill after consuming toxic liquor in Maharashtra's Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.
HC declines to order immediate restoration of CJP X account
The Delhi High Court has refused to immediately restore the X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a satirical online movement.
NEET paper leak: Why IAF may transport exam papers
The Indian government is considering using the Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport question papers for the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-test.
Ex-Rajasthan sarpanch, 2nd wife, 2 others killed, burned: What happened
In a shocking incident in Rajasthan's Ajmer district, four family members were allegedly murdered and their bodies were set ablaze inside a Scorpio SUV.
SC upholds anticipatory bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in POCSO case
The Supreme Court has upheld the anticipatory bail granted by the Allahabad High Court to Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, Shankaracharya of the Jyotir Math. The decision comes in a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
'Pronounce bail orders in one day': SC tells high courts
The Supreme Court has issued a set of binding directions to high courts to ensure timely delivery of judgments in reserved matters.
PM Modi greets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman on Eid-ul-Adha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
IMD revises monsoon forecast down to 90%, deepening concerns
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-normal monsoon rainfall for 2026.
UP: 6 killed as under-construction bridge collapses during storm
An under-construction bridge in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur district collapsed during a late-night storm on Thursday.
Ex-CCI chairman Dhenendra Kumar dies after AC blast fire
Dhanendra Kumar, a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), died in a fire at his home in Hauz Khas, Delhi.
Twisha Sharma case: Ex-judge Giribala Singh arrested by CBI
Retired judge Giribala Singh was arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday afternoon in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma.
Kerala native on Saudi death row returns home after 20yrs
Abdul Rahim, a native of Feroke, Kerala, returned home on Eid al-Adha after spending nearly two decades in a Saudi Arabian prison. His release came after an intense crowdfunding campaign by Malayalis across the globe.
Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr dies at 91
Renowned Urdu poet Dr Bashir Badr passed away on Thursday at his residence in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
How to update your marriage certificate after divorce
Updating a marriage certificate after a divorce decree can be an important step in moving forward.
PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia next month: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia next month, WION reported. The trip comes as India and Europe step up their engagements.
'Slaughter on Bakrid not essential': Madras HC bans cow slaughter
The Madras High Court has banned the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu on the eve of Bakrid.
Twisha Sharma case: MP HC cancels Giribala Singh's anticipatory bail
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has canceled the anticipatory bail of Giribala Singh, a former judge and the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma.
Lightning kills techie who quit corporate life to become farmer
A former IT employee, Hosoklu Roshan Balakrishna, was killed by a lightning strike while he was plucking mangoes in his paddy fields near Mysuru.
Government refuses to disclose if SOP exists for deporting Bangladeshis
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has refused to clarify if there is a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or formal mechanism for the deportation of Bangladeshi nationals.
Video: Pune Porsche crash accused's father celebrates bail with family
Vishal Agarwal, the father of the minor accused in the Pune Porsche case, was recently granted bail.
Coast guard seizes ₹1,000-crore cocaine from Pakistan-linked ship
In a major anti-drug operation, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Indian Coast Guard have seized over 100kg of cocaine worth ₹1,000 crore from the Kutch coast.
Rajasthan HC upholds Asaram Bapu's life sentence in rape case
The Rajasthan High Court has upheld the life sentence of self-styled godman Asaram Bapu in the 2013 minor rape case. The Jodhpur bench dismissed his appeal against the 2018 conviction by a trial court.
PM issues public appeal as heatwave grips India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to take precautions as India continues to face a severe heatwave.
This 19-year-old says he could change CBSE marks from home
Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker, has flagged major security flaws in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) newly launched On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
How to update your name on educational certificates
Changing your name on educational certificates can be a daunting task, but it is essential for maintaining consistency in personal records.
Forest fires ravage Uttarakhand; flames spread across Kedarnath, Nainital hills
Uttarakhand is battling a severe forest fire crisis, with blazes spreading across the Kedarnath and Nainital hills.
Red Fort bomber posed as 'Rahul Bhat' to buy chemicals
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has revealed new details about the November 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast.
28-year-old Uganda returnee isolated in Bengaluru amid Ebola concerns
A 28-year-old woman who returned from Uganda has been isolated at a state-run hospital in Bengaluru.
Domestic PNG users can switch to LPG under this condition
The Indian government has amended the Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Regulation of Supply and Distribution) Amendment Order, 2026. The revised order was issued yesterday.
Government forms high-level committee to examine 'unnatural demographic changes'
The Indian government has constituted a high-level committee to look into "unnatural demographic changes" in the country.
Fish-rice meals to be sold for ₹5 across Bengal canteens
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has announced the launch of fish-and-rice meals for ₹5 at 400 state-run canteens.
Countering goat sacrifice, Hindu groups bring piglet in Thane society
Tensions flared up in Mumbai's Mira Road ahead of Bakrid on Tuesday after residents of Poonam Cluster Society protested against goats being kept inside the premises for sacrifice.
'Nautapa': India experiences hottest pre-monsoon days; temperatures could reach 48°C
India is currently experiencing its hottest pre-monsoon season with the arrival of Nautapa, a nine-day period that began on May 25 and will end on June 2.
Twisha Sharma's ex-judge mother-in-law demanded ₹2L at vidai: CBI FIR
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered a case against Giribala Singh, the mother-in-law of Twisha Sharma, under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Dowry Prohibition Act after taking over the case from the state police.
India's southwest monsoon likely to arrive in 2-3 days: IMD
Kerala is still waiting for the southwest monsoon to arrive, even though the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted its arrival on May 26.
Thousands of suspected Bangladeshi immigrants gather at India-Bangladesh border
A large crowd has gathered at the Hakimpur border area in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.
6 killed, 21 injured as bus overturns on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Six people were killed and 21 others injured when a double-decker AC bus overturned on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district on Tuesday morning.
Ebola threat: DGCA issues SOPs for flights to/from Uganda, Congo
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for airlines operating flights to and from Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
QUAD meet: India, US seal critical minerals, rare earths pact
India and the United States have signed a strategic agreement on critical minerals and rare earths.
Delhi Gymkhana Club: Centre assures no coercive action during eviction
The Indian government has assured the Delhi High Court that it will not forcibly take over the Delhi Gymkhana Club premises.
J&K: 4-day search operation underway in Rajouri forest
A massive cordon-and-search operation (CASO) is underway in the Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal forests of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir.
Jaishankar calls for stronger economic resilience at QUAD FM meet
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for stronger economic resilience and supply chain strengthening among the Quad countries.
QUAD's economic, strategic importance paramount: US Secretary of State
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has emphasized the economic and strategic importance of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD). He called it a coalition of major democracies with shared interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Twisha Sharma's husband tells cops her behavior changed after pregnancy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the investigation into the death of former model and actor Twisha Sharma.
Marco Rubio responds to Trump's 'hellhole' comment against India
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio was confronted with questions about US President Donald Trump's controversial remarks about India during a press conference in New Delhi.
Extreme heatwave conditions persist across north, central India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and yellow alerts for severe heatwave conditions in several northern and western states of India.
Jaishankar to chair talks with QUAD foreign ministers today
The foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) nations, namely, India, Australia, Japan, and the United States, will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 30-day parole, 16th time since 2017
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, the chief of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect, has been granted a 30-day parole by the Haryana government, NDTV reported, citing officials.
Vijay announces loan waiver for Tamil Nadu farmers
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay has announced a major crop loan waiver scheme for farmers and extended the screening of newly released Tamil films in another move.
CBSE accepts mistake in evaluating answer sheets
The Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) has accepted its mistake in evaluating answer sheets for Class 12 students.