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Battery room fire at Tata Communications office in South Delhi
A fire broke out in the battery room of a five-storey office building in Greater Kailash-I, South Delhi, injuring two firefighters who were hospitalized with burn injuries.
CATMi warns bank cash shortages hinder rural and semiurban ATMs
Despite record-high currency circulation of Rs 42.54 trillion, ATMs in India face cash shortages, with loading levels dropping to just 57% of the required amount in April.
Pune International Airport tightens screening after WHO flags Ebola
Pune International Airport has ramped up health surveillance and preparedness after WHO declared an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus a global health emergency.
KSR Fashions fire in Ameerpet Hyderabad destroys shops, no injuries
A massive fire engulfed a shopping complex in Ameerpet on Thursday, destroying several shops and causing traffic disruptions, though no casualties were reported.
Riyazuddin Mansuri uses mattresses to save Flourish Stay B&B victims
A Delhi mattress seller, who used his stock to save lives during the Malviya Nagar hotel fire, now appeals to the government for compensation for his ₹1.5-2 lakh losses.
Flourish stays fire in Delhi kills 21, many medical tourists
The Malviya Nagar fire, which claimed 21 lives, highlighted the unregulated accommodations catering to medical tourists near Delhi's major hospitals, raising safety concerns.
Maharashtra sex ratio at birth now 899, urban SRB worsening
Maharashtra's urban sex ratio at birth (SRB) has plummeted to 885 girls per 1,000 boys, mirroring Haryana's overall average and starkly contrasting the national urban SRB of 928.
Southwest monsoon delay affects sowing on over half India's farmland
The Southwest Monsoon reached Kerala on June 4, three days behind schedule, with IMD forecasting its steady progression across India despite below-normal rainfall predictions.
Kerala monsoon arrives 3 days late, IMD warns heavy rain
From monsoon rains bringing relief to northern India to PM Modi’s massive infrastructure projects in Gujarat and Daman, here are the key stories shaping your Thursday.
Three ex-GRP officers arrested for allegedly extorting ₹30,000 in Mumbai
Three ex-GRP personnel were arrested for extorting a jeweller at Mumbai Central station last year, following the Supreme Court's revocation of their anticipatory bail.
Atal Tunnel between Manali and Keylong sees nearly 11,000 vehicles
A tourist influx has overwhelmed the Atal Tunnel, with daily vehicle entries peaking at 11,000—far exceeding its 4,500-car capacity—prompting urgent calls for safety measures.
Southwest monsoon hits Kerala, advancing into Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
The southwest monsoon has reached Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, with the IMD predicting heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across various regions in India.
Thunderstorms bring heavy rain and sharp temperature drop across Delhi-NCR
Delhi witnessed a dramatic temperature drop of up to 19°C on Thursday evening, following thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 91kmph across the city.
Ludhiana rented house explodes as woman making tea ignites LPG
Three family members sustained severe burns after an LPG leak caused an explosion in their rented accommodation in Bachittar Nagar, Jamalpur, early Thursday morning.
Indian Supreme Court rules silence alone not cruelty, sentence overturned
The Supreme Court ruled that mere non-communication between spouses for a few days does not constitute cruelty under Section 498A, emphasizing the need for substantial evidence.
Six arrested 'Jana Nayagan' leak tied to Tamil Nadu CM
Six individuals were arrested by the Cyber Crime Wing for distributing leaked footage from Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's film, sparking concerns over piracy and copyright violations.
Kochi police intensify search for alleged Kaloor suspect Ali Akbar
Kochi police have intensified efforts across States to arrest Ali Akbar, the prime accused in the alleged assault on two women at Kaloor early Tuesday morning.
Kiren Rijiju denies minorities face injustice, calls claims malicious campaign
Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed claims of minority discrimination, labeling them as propaganda to tarnish India’s image, fueled by internal and external forces.
Karnataka offers 50% discount on unpaid e-challans before Lok Adalat
The Karnataka government has announced a 50% concession on pending traffic e-challan fines and transport department penalties, effective from June 21 to July 10, 2026.
Centre and West Bengal meet as BSF drafts border plan
The Centre and West Bengal government will collaborate on a BSF-led master plan to strengthen Indo-Bangladesh border security and address infiltration vulnerabilities.
Bomb threat email forces evacuation at Delhi mayor's office
The Delhi mayor's office received a bomb threat via email, prompting evacuation and security checks. Authorities found no suspicious items, declaring the premises safe by 2 pm.
Uttarkashi trekker went missing 6 days ago, now friends detained
An extensive search operation is underway for Babita Pandey, a 24-year-old MBA student from Nainital, who went missing on a trek to Dayara Bugyal in Uttarkashi six days ago.
Major fire breaks out at Hyderabad shopping complex
A major fire broke out at a shopping complex on Ameerpet Main Road in Hyderabad, creating panic among the residents of one of the city's busiest commercial areas.
Delhi hotel fire: 8 family members visiting ailing father killed
The massive fire at a hotel in South Delhi's Malviya Nagar claimed the lives of 21 people on Wednesday. Among them were eight members of a Gurugram family.
Monsoon arrives in Kerala: Heavy rains expected till June 9
The southwest monsoon has officially set in over Kerala, three days later than usual, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Thursday.
PM Modi meets Venezuela's acting president; discusses energy security, trade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, in New Delhi.
'No courage for NEET re-test': Student dies by suicide
A National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) aspirant, Akanksha Chaturvedi, died by suicide in Nagpur on May 20 after allegedly falling into depression following the cancellation of the medical entrance examination.
'Didn't get NOC, fled after fire': Delhi hotel owner admits
Lavkesh Bajaj, the owner of the Flourish Stay bed-and-breakfast in Delhi's Malviya Nagar, has been arrested after a devastating fire at his hotel killed 21 people.
4 killed in massive fire at Bihar hospital's ICU ward
A major fire broke out at the Prasad Hospital in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Thursday.
Delhi restaurant fire: Of 21 deceased, 15 were foreign nationals
As many as 21 people were killed and more than 40 others rescued after a fire broke out at a hotel in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Wednesday morning.
Mumbai has just 45 days of water left
Mumbai is staring at a serious water crisis as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted below-average rainfall.
Kerala HC grants relief to Monalisa's husband in kidnapping case
The Kerala High Court has granted transit bail to Farmaan Khan, the husband of Monalisa, who gained fame at the Kumbh Mela, in a kidnapping case filed by her father.
21 killed after fire at restaurant in Delhi's Malviya Nagar
At least 21 people have been killed after a fire broke out at the Lemon Green Restaurant in Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, on Wednesday morning. The restaurant is located in the basement of a hotel building.
Students protest outside Khan Sir's coaching center after firing incident
A massive student protest broke out in Patna on Wednesday, a day after an alleged firing incident outside educator Khan Sir's coaching center.
1.5M hits in 2 minutes: CBSE's re-evaluation portal faces cyberattack
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported multiple cyberattack attempts on its re-evaluation portal.
'If you have fever, diarrhea....': Health Ministry issues Ebola advisory
The Union Ministry of Health has issued an advisory for Indians in light of the increasing number of Ebola cases in some African nations.
Dehradun woman locked in toilet for months, beaten by in-laws
A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Dehradun, where a woman was allegedly locked in a room and toilet for 10 months, a report by NDTV stated.
'Burned, suffocated, beaten': Kerala toddler dies after stepfather's brutal torture
A 1.5-year-old boy was allegedly tortured for almost two months and killed by his stepfather in Kerala's Nedumangad.
Bhopal: CBI court sends Samarth, Giribala to 14-day judicial custody
A special Central Bureau of Investigation court in Bhopal has sent Samarth Singh and Giribala Singh to 14-day judicial custody. The duo is accused in the alleged dowry death of Twisha Sharma, who was married to Samarth.
Southwest monsoon to finally hit Kerala around June 4: IMD
The southwest monsoon is expected to hit Kerala on June 4, 2026, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said.
NIA probes Al Qaeda, Hamas links in Pahalgam terror attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has opened a new line of inquiry in the Pahalgam terror attack case by probing possible links between Pakistan-backed terror networks and Hamas.
Foreigners in India must register before 180-day mark: New rules
The Union Home Ministry has revised the Immigration and Foreigners Rules, 2025.
Harassed over unpaid school fees, Punjab student dies by suicide
A 17-year-old student of Disciplined Disciple International School in Fatehgarh Churian, Punjab, died by suicide after allegedly being harassed over unpaid school fees.
5 new judges take oath in Supreme Court
Five new judges were sworn in at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, taking the court closer to its full sanctioned strength of 38 judges.
Monsoon's Kerala date postponed, weak onset predicted by IMD
The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest weather model forecasts a delayed monsoon onset over Kerala.
Bhopal: Key witness in Twisha Sharma case attacked, threatened
A key witness in the Twisha Sharma death case was allegedly attacked by friends of her husband, Samarth Singh, in Bhopal.
Myanmar won't allow anti-India activities on its soil: President Hlaing
Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi that Myanmar's territory will not be used against India's security interests.
Modi meets Myanmar president as India seeks rare earths trade
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, who is on a five-day visit to India from May 30 to June 3, met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday at Hyderabad House.
3 workers killed after toxic gas leak at Ludhiana factory
A suspected toxic gas leak at a nuts-and-bolts manufacturing factory in Ludhiana, Punjab, has left three workers dead and two others hospitalized.
CBI recreates Twisha Sharma's final moments using 80kg dummy
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recreated the last moments of Noida-based actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was found hanging at her in-laws' home in Bhopal on May 12.
Why cockroach party founder has decided to return to India
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has announced his return to India from the United States of America on June 6. This will be his first visit since he launched the satirical political outfit.
SC rejects urgent hearing of plea seeking computer-based NEET-UG re-exam
The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to conduct the re-examination of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
'If positive news not reported, youngsters may follow cockroach': VP
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan has warned that if positive news is not reported adequately, youngsters may end up following the "cockroach."
Fire breaks out at Delhi's School of Planning and Architecture
A fire broke out at the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) building in Delhi on Monday morning.
Phone seized from Pahalgam attackers linked to Karachi-based bank
The investigation into the 2025 Pahalgam attack has revealed that one of the two cellphones used by the terrorists was imported into Pakistan in 2021.
Himachal Pradesh: Tourist shoots local youth over parking dispute
A parking dispute in the Kasol market of Himachal Pradesh turned violent when a tourist allegedly shot a local youth.
DigiYatra to expand to 27 more airports by 2027
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that the DigiYatra facility will be expanded to 27 more airports by next year.
CBSE acknowledges vulnerabilities in on-screen marking system, issues statement
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has acknowledged vulnerabilities in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system.
30,000 daily pilgrims choke Badrinath route; visitors stuck for hours
Thousands of pilgrims traveling to Uttarakhand's sacred sites are stuck in massive traffic jams near Joshimath. Long queues of vehicles have been seen on the Badrinath National Highway (NH-7).
Teen hacker claims CBSE exam papers, answer sheets leaked online
A 19-year-old ethical hacker, Nisarga Adhikary, has alleged that scanned answer sheets and question papers of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) were publicly accessible online.
Uttarakhand: Kedarnath Yatra suspended amid orange alert for heavy rainfall
The Kedarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall and an orange weather alert in Uttarakhand.
Man brutally kills toddler to marry child's mother
In a shocking incident, a one-and-a-half-year-old boy was killed in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad. The police said the child was killed by a man who wanted to marry his mother.
PM talks about Chola-era copper plates in 'Mann Ki Baat'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted the historic return of ancient Chola-era copper plates from the Netherlands.
National-level para-athlete shot dead days after winning gold
A 25-year-old national-level para-athlete, Chirag Tyagi, was shot dead in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Accused in Ghaziabad teen's murder on Bakrid killed in encounter
The prime accused in the murder of 17-year-old Surya Chauhan was killed in a police encounter late on Saturday night. The incident took place in Khora, Ghaziabad, and has intensified a case that had sparked public anger.
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.