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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registrations open with computerized draw
Registrations for the spiritually significant Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 are now open, with key dates, routes, and costs announced by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Narendra Modi announces 2L for victims' families in Delhi fire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the nine lives lost in a Delhi fire, announcing an ex-gratia relief of ₹2 lakh for the victims' families.
Viral clip shows transgender woman on Ahmedabad police car hood
A transgender woman in Ahmedabad has been booked for creating a public nuisance and obstructing traffic, following a viral video of her posing atop a police vehicle.
Government denies viral social media claims of Aadhaar card redesign
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has dismissed reports suggesting a redesign of the Aadhaar card to only feature a photo and QR code.
Groom Azad Bind shot dead while heading to Jaunpur wedding
A groom in Uttar Pradesh was fatally shot on his way to his wedding, allegedly by relatives of the bride who opposed the marriage.
India rolls out diabetes screening for schoolchildren and Anganwadis
India has broadened its national health program to include diabetes screening for children as young as six, addressing the increasing rates of childhood obesity and diabetes.
Tourist boat capsizes at Bargi Dam in Jabalpur, 11 dead
A family mourns the loss of a mother and child who drowned during a cruise on Bargi Dam, alleging staff negligence and lack of assistance.
Gujarat family hires 4 bouncers to monitor 16-year-old's phone use
A Gujarat-based family hires four bouncers to control their 16-year-old daughter's severe screen and social media addiction, spending nearly Rs 65000 monthly.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announces Delhi fully digital e-challan rollout
The Delhi government is set to adopt a fully digital, time-bound system for traffic challan disposal to enhance road safety and curb violations.
Banks in India to close on select days next week
Bank branches across India will remain closed for two days in the week of May 4-10, 2026 due to a regional holiday and the regular Sunday shutdown.
Delhi fire: Locked terrace door, iron grills trapped families
A fire in a residential building in Vivek Vihar, Delhi, on Sunday morning killed nine people.
Chennai guard Biki Nandi's reel shows salary rise to ₹32,000
A security guard from Chennai has gained internet fame after sharing his five-year salary progression, from Rs 13,000 to Rs 32,000 monthly, on Instagram.
India's heat wave prompts early school breaks in several states
As heatwave conditions escalate in India, several states have announced early summer vacations. Delhi and Uttar Pradesh are soon to commence their school holidays.
Telangana man SK Jilani dragged nearly 2km on car hood
A man was dragged for nearly 2 km on a car bonnet after a heated confrontation following an accident in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district.
May 3 Bargi Dam boat accident kills 13 including child
Survivors of the tragic boat accident at Bargi Dam recount harrowing experiences, alleging negligence and lack of proper emergency response.
Pune 3-year-old's rape-murder: Protesters block Mumbai-Bengaluru highway
Traffic on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway was severely disrupted on Saturday due to protests in Pune, Maharashtra.
Police find bombs in Pinarayi Vijayan's Dharmadam ahead of count
Ahead of vote counting in Kerala, police seized explosives including crude bombs and gunpowder from Dharmadam, CM Pinarayi Vijayan's constituency.
Pune police arrest suspects in 2 child killings May 1
A three-year-old boy was allegedly raped and murdered by a juvenile in Pune, with his body discovered inside a suitcase. The accused minor has been detained by the police.
Delivery agent Rajkumar dies after crash on Delhi's Dabri flyover
A 25-year-old delivery agent, Rajkumar, tragically died after a car hit him on a flyover in Delhi, causing him to fall approximately 30-40 feet.
Chennai airport passenger opens emergency exit on Air Arabia flight
An Air Arabia security incident led to a brief closure of Chennai International Airport's main runway, causing several flight delays and one diversion.
Jabalpur boat tragedy: Two more children's bodies recovered
The death toll in the Narmada cruise boat tragedy has risen to 11, with two more bodies recovered from the Bargi Dam in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur.
Prasoon Joshi appointed as new Prasar Bharati chairman
Renowned lyricist and communication expert, Prasoon Joshi, has been appointed the Chairman of Prasar Bharati, India's public service broadcaster.
Fire at Vivek Vihar building kills 9 early Sunday morning
A catastrophic fire in a Delhi residential building claimed nine lives and trapped several others, with survivors recounting the terrifying ordeal.
Reportedly drunk father pours petrol, sets Mallikarjun ablaze in Banashankari
In a shocking incident, a man in Bengaluru set his son on fire during an argument over a bike, leaving both with severe burn injuries.
Man poisons wife, 4 children, attempts suicide in Gurugram
In a shocking incident in Wazirpur village, Gurugram, a man allegedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide on Saturday night.
Telangana CM promises to release ₹6000cr pending retirement benefits
Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced plans to clear ₹6,000 crore in pending retirement benefits for state government employees within 100 days.
J&K government takes over 58 FAT schools linked to Jamaat-e-Islami
The Indian government has completed the takeover of 58 self-financed schools linked to the Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT) in Kashmir, raising concerns about autonomy and management.
Greater Kailash couple loses nearly ₹15cr in official impersonation scam
An elderly couple in Greater Kailash was duped of Rs 14.85 crore in a complex digital arrest scam involving NGOs and remote access to their accounts.
Hyderabad cab driver's printed note on passenger behavior goes viral
A note from a Hyderabad cab driver, listing strict passenger guidelines including "don't say bhaiya", has sparked an online debate about respect and rider-driver behaviour.
IMD warns of 5-day rain, thunderstorms disrupting travel across India
Travelers in India are advised to remain cautious as widespread rains, thunderstorms, and high winds are expected to disrupt transportation in several parts of the country.
Unwell passenger jumps off taxiing Air Arabia Sharjah-Chennai flight
In a bizarre incident at Chennai International Airport, a male passenger jumped out of an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah as it was taxiing after landing.
Delhi: 30-year-old judge found dead at residence, police suspect suicide
A 30-year-old judge posted at the Karkardooma court was found dead at his residence in the Safdarjung area of Delhi.
Passenger opens aircraft emergency door, jumps at Chennai airport
A male passenger on a Sharjah-Chennai Air Arabia flight opened the emergency exit and jumped off the moving aircraft after landing at Chennai International Airport.
Delhi's Vivek Vihar fire leaves 9 dead, rescue operations continuing
A resident suggests an air conditioner blast may have triggered a deadly fire in a four-storey building in Delhi's Shahdara area, leaving nine dead.
Delhi: Massive fire in Shahdara building leaves 9 dead
A massive fire broke out in a four-story residential building in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, Delhi early on Sunday.
Gujarat food safety officials seize 1,018kg suspected fake paneer
In April, the Gujarat government destroyed over 1,018 kg of potentially fraudulent paneer as part of a statewide drive against analogue dairy products.
Vivek Vihar Delhi 4 story building fire kills 9 people
A massive fire claimed nine lives and injured several in a four-storey building in Shahdara, Delhi. An investigation into the cause is currently underway.
Bengaluru families allege dowry harassment led to 2 women's suicides
A 23-year-old woman named Vandana allegedly committed suicide in Bengaluru, leading to a dowry harassment case against her husband and in-laws.
Government announces Delhi Metro Phase V-B over 97km, 65 stations
The Delhi government has sanctioned a ₹48,204 crore plan to extend the city's Metro rail network by 97 kilometres and add 65 new stations.
Mumbai constable allegedly assaults tempo driver Vishwajeet Singh over challan
A video has surfaced showing a traffic police constable in Mumbai allegedly assaulting tempo driver Vishwajeet Singh during a dispute over a fine.
Delhi cools after thunderstorms as IMD issues yellow alert
The India Meteorological Department predicts above-normal May rainfall across India, excluding parts of the east and northeast. A yellow alert has been issued for Delhi-NCR.
Dhanesh Yadav shoots 9-year-old at Yakutganj naming ceremony, boy dies
A nine-year-old boy was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj after refusing to fetch water for mixing with alcohol at a family gathering.
Bargi Dam boat capsized, Mahesh Patel admits lapses, 11 dead
The tragic boat accident at Bargi Dam, which claimed 11 lives, is under scrutiny for potential safety negligence despite the pilot's claim of it being an 'act of nature'.
Meerut man arrested after allegedly killing wife, faking robbery story
A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered his wife over an extramarital affair, then staged a robbery to cover up the crime.
IMD issues orange alert as wild weather sweeps India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Jammu and Kashmir, Chhattisgarh, and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, following a record 44.4°C temperature in Jaisalmer.
IMD expects central Maharashtra heatwaves and mostly above-normal rainfall
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicts more heatwave days and above-normal rainfall in central Maharashtra this May, with unusually warm nights.
Punjab farm fires spike to over 2,400 amid stubble burning
Punjab experienced its highest single-day increase in farm fires with 644 incidents, more than doubling last year's count during the same period.
Gurpreet Singh, 25, shot dead in Ambala by cow smugglers
A 25-year-old man was fatally shot by cow smugglers in Ambala, who mistook him for a police officer. The incident occurred when the victim was returning home from his night shift.
Teena Choudhry confronts Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan after traffic jam
Teena Choudhry, a former actress who confronted Maharashtra cabinet minister Girish Mahajan over traffic disruption during a BJP rally, has clarified her actions.
Man allegedly poisons wife and 4 children in Wazirpur, Gurugram
A man in his early 30s reportedly killed his wife and four children before attempting suicide in Wazirpur village, Gurugram. He is currently hospitalized and in critical condition.
Sultanpur court denies Rahul Gandhi voice sample in defamation case
A Sultanpur MP/MLA court has dismissed a plea for a voice sample of Rahul Gandhi in connection to a defamation case, scheduling the next hearing for May 11.
Prairieville's Sagonas charged with juvenile cruelty after urine video
A Louisiana couple, Gina and Mark Sagona, have been arrested on child cruelty charges after a home video allegedly showed them abusing a 14-year-old boy with dog urine.
Agra village 13-year-old killed in alleged knife attack over watermelons
A 13-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in Agra for allegedly plucking watermelons, leading to the arrest of two individuals and heightened tension in the area.
Teachers killed in Kullu after tree toppled onto car
Four school teachers were killed and three injured when a pine tree, uprooted by strong winds, fell on their vehicle in Kullu.
Brick-loaded tractor-trolley kills Muzaffarnagar family on Khatauli-Falavda road near Kelawda
A speeding tractor, loaded with bricks, hit a motorcycle from behind in Muzaffarnagar, killing all three family members on the bike.
TCS sexual harassment case: Court rejects Nida Khan's anticipatory bail
A Nashik court has rejected anticipatory bail to Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment case.
'Save me': Delhi woman's last call before Jabalpur boat tragedy
A family trip to attend a housewarming ceremony in Madhya Pradesh turned tragic for a Delhi family.
4-year-old girl raped, murdered by 65-year-old man in Maharashtra
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by a 65-year-old man in Pune district, Maharashtra.
UP: Census 2027 first phase to begin on May 22
The first phase of Uttar Pradesh's Census 2027, the Houselisting and Housing Census (HLO), will begin on May 22.
How Dawood aide's single move proved his undoing while underground
Mohammad Salim Dola, a close associate of fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim and an international drug trafficker, was recently extradited to India from Turkey.
Capsized cruise video shows passengers scrambling for life jackets
A new video from inside the Bargi Dam cruise, which capsized earlier this week, has surfaced.
IMD forecasts milder May for India with thunderstorms bringing relief
After weeks of scorching summer heat, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a respite for most parts of India in May.
Not watermelon, what really killed Mumbai family of 4
The tragic deaths of a Mumbai family of four last week, initially blamed on a contaminated watermelon, may have been caused by poisoning.
'Digital arrest' victim pursued by scammers even to her funeral
A 28-year-old mother of two in Uttar Pradesh's Bijnor died by suicide this week after cyber fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers relentlessly harassed, blackmailed, and threatened her with "digital arrest."
J&K: Police arrest 147 drug traffickers in 4 months
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a major crackdown on drug trafficking in Anantnag district, South Kashmir.
Elephant brought to temple for festival turns aggressive, kills mahout
A tragic incident occurred at the Koodalmanikyam Temple in Thrissur on Friday afternoon when an elephant attacked its mahouts, killing one of them.
Delhi CM announces welfare measures for construction, labor communities
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta celebrated International Labour Day by announcing a slew of welfare measures for the city's construction and labor communities.
Last-minute ₹10,000 airfare hike for Haj pilgrims sparks outrage
Around 1.25 lakh Indian Haj pilgrims have been hit by a sudden ₹10,000 airfare price hike at the last minute.
PM Modi to make UAE stopover before Europe tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-nation tour of Europe from May 15-20.
Hyderabad techie suicide case: Wife, her paramour arrested
A 36-year-old software engineer, S Seetharam Reddy, died by suicide in Hyderabad's Hussain Sagar Lake on February 9. His family has blamed his wife, Renuka, for causing him "mental stress" due to her alleged affairs.
Odisha man carried sister's skeleton to bank after four rejections
It has come to light that the tribal man in Odisha, identified as Jitu Munda, was forced to carry his sister's skeleton to a local bank after being denied service four times.
Union Home Ministry amends citizenship rules: Key changes
The Union Home Ministry has announced major changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009. The new rules include a digital overhaul of processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and citizenship applicants.
Jabalpur boat capsize kills 9; mother found clutching 4-year-old son
In a heartbreaking turn of events, rescuers recovered the bodies of a mother and her four-year-old son from the Bargi Dam reservoir in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh.
IMD issues rain alert for states in North, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds across several states from Friday.
SC urges law change on pregnancy termination for minor rape-victims
The Supreme Court on Thursday commented that the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act should be revised to remove the time constraints for the legal termination of pregnancies stemming from the rape of minor girls.
PM Modi to host Vietnamese president from May 5-7
Vietnamese President To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will visit India from May 5 to 7.
Freedom fighter's 92-year-old widow moves Karnataka HC after pension halted
A 92-year-old widow has approached the Karnataka High Court after her late husband's freedom fighter pension was stopped in 2019.
24 hospitalized after chlorine leak at abandoned Pune water plant
A chlorine gas leak at a defunct water purification plant in Pune's Kondhwa area has left 24 people hospitalized.
Steamer explodes in J&K fruit mandi, killing 2
Two people were killed after a steamer exploded at a cold storage facility in the fruit mandi area of the Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday evening.
Bombay High Court adjourns 90-year-old woman's next hearing to 2046
The Bombay High Court adjourned a defamation suit filed by a 90-year-old woman to the year 2046 before recalling the order and rescheduling it for July 15.
3 Americans found preaching in Pune, given 'Leave India Notice'
Pune City Police have issued a "Leave India Notice" to three American nationals for allegedly violating their tourist visa conditions by engaging in religious preaching and teaching.
Maharashtra defers 'Marathi must' rule for taxi, auto drivers
The Maharashtra government has postponed its decision to make knowledge of the Marathi language compulsory for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers.
Meerut to Prayagraj in 6-hrs: Modi inaugurates 594km-long Ganga Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway.
'Was drunk': Odisha bank on man who brought sister's corpse
The Odisha Grameen Bank branch has claimed the tribal man who brought his sister's skeletal remains to the bank in Maliposi to withdraw his deceased sister's ₹19,402 was drunk.
Massive fire breaks out at residential complex in Ghaziabad
A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue society in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Wednesday morning.
When will India get new S-400 air defense system units?
India's fourth unit of the S-400 air defense system is on its way from Russia and will reach an Indian port by mid-May, Hindustan Times reported.
CBI joint director sentenced to 3 months in prison
The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has sentenced Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director Ramneesh and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police V K Pandey to three months in jail in an assault case filed by former IRS officer Ashok Agarwal.
India's power demand hits record amid heatwave, El Nino risk
India's peak power demand reached a record high of 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on Saturday, breaking the previous day's record of 252.08GW.
Anant Ambani offers Vantara home to save Colombia's 80 hippos
Anant Mukesh Ambani, the Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has urged the Colombian government to reconsider its decision to cull 80 hippopotamuses in the Magdalena River basin.
'On verge of stopping operations': Airlines seek Centre's immediate intervention
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have written to the government, warning of a potential shutdown of operations due to skyrocketing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs.
India dicovers oil, gas in Libya amid global energy tensions
State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Oil India Limited have made a new oil and gas discovery in Libya's Ghadames Basin.
Critically endangered Bustard chick, guarded by 50 officials, feared eaten
A critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick, born in Gujarat's Kutch on March 26, has gone missing and is feared dead.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
NIA probing Mumbai stabbing incident, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing the stabbing incident in Mira Road, near Mumbai.
Major changes in LPG cylinder booking process from May 1
Starting May 1, the rules for booking liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will undergo a major overhaul.
MP forms panel to study feasibility of implementing UCC
The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a six-member high-level committee to study the feasibility of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
Man takes sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw her ₹20,000
In a bizarre yet sad incident in Odisha's Keonjhar district, a man exhumed his sister's skeleton and carried it to a bank after the establishment refused to believe his claims that his sister had died.
'Can you recite Kalma?': Maharashtra man asks security-guards, stabs them
A 31-year-old man, Jaib Zubair Ansari, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Mira Road near Mumbai.
Blast on railway track in Punjab, youth killed
A blast occurred on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) railway track near Bathonia village in Patiala district of Punjab late on Monday night.
Kerala: Dalit organizations call statewide shutdown over student's suicide
A statewide shutdown in Kerala was called on Tuesday by various Dalit organizations from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Delhi to get relief after heatwave pushes mercury past 42°C
Delhi is witnessing a spike in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recording a maximum of 42.3°C at its Safdarjung base station on Monday.
4 Mumbai family members die suddenly after eating watermelon
A family of four in Mumbai's Pydhonie area died of suspected food poisoning, police said on Monday.
Hansraj College suspends 30 students; union protests against crackdown
Hansraj College in Delhi University has suspended around 30 students, including four elected office-bearers of the student union.
Pune deaths add to 622 sanitation worker fatalities since 2017
Three migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died in Pune district on Saturday while cleaning a drainage tank at a mushroom processing unit.
'They had...child together': SC decries rape allegation in live-in case
The Supreme Court has questioned the possibility of a criminal offense of sexual assault on a false promise of marriage in a long-term live-in relationship.
India may exit Iran's Chabahar port project over US sanctions
India is now considering selling its stake in the Chabahar port project in Iran, after the United States sanctions waiver expired on April 26.