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S Jaishankar urges action on $50B India Russia trade deficit
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized urgent measures to address India's $50-billion trade deficit with Russia, prioritizing balanced bilateral growth.
Delhi Police announces 10-point protest plan after July 20 clash
Delhi Police has introduced a detailed intelligence framework to enhance preparedness for protests, focusing on participant profiling, funding sources, and logistical assessments.
Kolkata 1st grader at Mitra Institution bitten by snake, hospitalized
A Class 1 student was bitten by a snake inside Kolkata's Mitra Institution on August 24, marking the second such incident in city schools within a week.
Mumbai prayer groups seek self-declaration forms ahead of anti-conversion law
Ahead of Maharashtra’s anti-conversion law, Mumbai churches now require worshippers to sign self-declaration forms affirming voluntary attendance to safeguard against allegations.
Civil society slams Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act 2026
Civil society groups have strongly opposed the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, citing concerns over its impact on constitutional rights, privacy, and social harmony.
NIA raids probe DDoS attempt on 54 Indian government websites
The NIA conducted searches across five states, seizing digital devices and documents linked to DDoS attacks on 54 government websites during Operation Sindoor.
CCL hospital in Baniyadih closed, cracks form after ground sank
Cracks developed in a colliery hospital in Giridih district due to land subsidence, prompting officials to restrict access and monitor the area for further risks.
Ajit Doval meets Han Zheng in Beijing before border talks
Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing ahead of crucial boundary talks with Wang Yi, focusing on stabilizing strained India-China ties and border issues.
India's I4C gets Google to remove 3 loan apps
The Ministry of Home Affairs' I4C has directed Google to remove three malicious loan apps from the Play Store for exploiting users with exorbitant interest rates and data theft.
India allows foreign cargo transit amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions
India allows temporary handling of foreign-bound cargo at seaports and airports until October 31, 2026, addressing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Delhi's Master Plan 2047 targets 40L plus 7L affordable homes
The Delhi Master Plan 2047 envisions 40 lakh affordable homes, land pooling, and infrastructure-first approaches to reshape the capital's real estate.
State government proposes dual sugar pricing to ease household burden
Maharashtra has suggested a dual-pricing system for sugar, proposing lower rates for households and higher prices for commercial users to address rising sugar costs.
Seven year old dies in Palghar ashram school after fever
A 7-year-old boy from a Palghar residential school died after high fever and breathing issues, while 26 others with similar symptoms were hospitalised, officials confirmed.
Gurugram downpour strands more than 300 schoolchildren on 9 busses
Torrential rain in Gurugram brought 70 mm of rainfall in 35 minutes, flooding roads and trapping over 300 children in nine school buses for nearly two hours.
Karnataka: Amazon, Instamart, BigBasket food licenses suspended over 'datura' sale
The Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has suspended the food licenses of Amazon, Swiggy Instamart, and BigBasket, The Hindu reported.
Cockroach Janta Party calls out state governments over school conditions
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has urged state governments to disclose data on government school infrastructure, teacher vacancies, and funding to address alarming deficiencies.
INSAT-3DS images show monsoon comeback over central and eastern India
A satellite image reveals extensive monsoon cloud cover over eastern and central India, signaling renewed rainfall activity with uneven distribution across the country.
Justice Desai led Eighth Pay Commission visits Bengaluru Oct 7-8
The 8th Pay Commission will hold consultations in Bengaluru on 7-8 October, offering central government employee organizations a platform to present concerns and suggestions.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 21-day furlough, 17th since 2020
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been granted a 21-day furlough. This is the self-styled godman's 17th temporary release since 2020.
Chit fund scam siphons 10,000cr from nearly 35 million victims
The Madhya Pradesh CID has uncovered a ₹10,000-crore chit-fund fraud spanning 17 states, involving 35 million investors and fake companies promising quick returns on investments.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis rescinds loose edible oil ban
Maharashtra government reversed the FDA's ban on loose edible oil, aiming to balance industry interests and public health by directing the creation of an SOP to curb adulteration.
Haryana municipal teams resume waste clearing after 13 demands accepted
Haryana municipal corporations have begun clearing garbage using JCBs and other machinery as the sanitation workers' strike enters its 19th day, leaving streets piled with waste.
IIT Delhi MSc student allegedly died by suicide, hundreds protest
Hundreds of students at IIT-Delhi protested on Monday, demanding accountability and reforms following the alleged suicide of a 31-year-old MSc Physics student.
Mumbai debuts on IWG Work-from-Anywhere Index with 77 points
Mumbai has entered the 2026 Work-from-Anywhere Index, ranking ahead of London and Miami, highlighting its growing remote-work infrastructure and appeal as a workcation destination.
Punjab received ₹8,379cr SASCI 50-year interest-free loan, Centre denies relief
Punjab received ₹8,379 crore under the Centre’s SASCI scheme over five years, funding 450+ infrastructure projects, but no special financial package or debt relief is planned.
Uttar Pradesh offers free bus travel for women over 60
Uttar Pradesh will launch a scheme on August 26, offering free state-run bus travel for women above 60 years, fulfilling a BJP poll promise from the 2022 assembly elections.
Sugar hits ₹65/kg after government limits, DMart Pune caps purchases
Retailers and online platforms are capping sugar purchases as prices hit ₹65 per kg, following the Centre's stock limit on bulk buyers to curb hoarding ahead of the festive season.
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh gets 3rd consecutive 21-day parole
Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year sentence for rape, has been granted his 17th temporary release since 2017, with a 21-day parole to visit the Sirsa Dera headquarters.
Two Meerut children found safe after YouTube 'Secret house' challenge
Two children from Hastinapur, Meerut, went missing after attempting a '24-hour Secret House' challenge inspired by a YouTube video. Police safely recovered them within two hours.
Tamil Nadu proposes color coding for government educational building safety
Tamil Nadu plans a red, yellow, and green sticker system to assess structural safety of government school buildings, ensuring timely repairs and safe infrastructure for students.
FDA busts Navi Mumbai dairy, Shivendra Shyamlal Jaiswal caught
Authorities in Navi Mumbai seized and destroyed 4,710 litres of adulterated milk worth Rs 1,85,780 during an FDA raid targeting a major milk adulteration racket.
Indian sugar prices surge 40% as output drops to 30.6MT
India's sugar market flipped from surplus to shortage within a year, driven by inaccurate production forecasts, weather-related crop damage, and shifting ethanol policies.
Sachin Rawal drowns in Nugar pond where brother died
A 24-year-old man in Gujarat's Nugar village drowned in the same pond where his brother died three months ago, leaving their grieving family devastated.
Monday downpour floods Delhi despite '95% desilted' claim, commutes hit
Monday's heavy rain flooded Delhi, exposing the inefficacy of the government's "95% desilted" drains claim as several areas faced severe waterlogging and traffic chaos.
India set to roll out national automated donor swap registry
India is set to launch a national organ swap registry with standardized procedures, aiming to address donor shortages and boost access to kidney and liver transplants nationwide.
Delhi showers ease with light rain Tuesday morning and evening
Delhi will see relief from Monday's intense rain, with light showers expected Tuesday. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh brace for isolated very heavy rainfall.
India's non-fossil-fuel power capacity crosses 300.50GW, over 60% toward 500GW
India's non-fossil fuel power capacity surpassed 300 GW as of July 31, accounting for over 54% of the nation's total installed electricity generation capacity.
Supreme Court warns private firms accessing tax, employment records
Supreme Court urged the government to address concerns over private entities accessing sensitive individual data from statutory records without consent or authorization.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah unveils Prahaar targeting terrorism, radicalization
Union home minister Amit Shah introduced India's first counter-terrorism doctrine, Prahaar, emphasizing enhanced training and AI-driven intelligence to tackle security challenges.
Monday heavy rains divert 15 flights, disrupt Delhi NCR, Jaipur
Heavy rains in north India on August 24, 2026, caused flight diversions at Delhi airport and severe traffic disruptions in cities like Gurugram and Jaipur due to waterlogging.
Supreme Court condemns 45-year delay in 1981 double murder trial
The Supreme Court criticized the judicial system's inefficiency after a double murder case took 45 years to conclude, suspending the sentence of a bedridden convict in his 70s.
Delhi High Court questions MLA MP recommendation for 'Lakshmi Yojana'
Delhi High Court has asked the government to justify requiring MP/MLA endorsements for women seeking ₹2,500 monthly aid under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana within 10 days.
Delhi to hand out Lakshmi Yojana letters at Talkatora Stadium
Eligible women under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana will receive official pension letters on August 26, with monthly financial assistance starting from September 1.
B Suresh Gowda's daughter Aishwarya slaps PSI at temple
CCTV footage shows MLA B Suresh Gowda's daughter, Aishwarya, slapping a police officer during a heated argument at a Karnataka temple over entry into the sanctum sanctorum.
CJP announces peaceful march on September 5 over unmet commitments
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a peaceful protest march from India Gate to the Delhi Police Headquarters on September 5.
Gurugram issues work-from-home advisory for offices, online classes for schools
The Gurugram district administration has issued a work-from-home advisory for offices and online classes for schools on Tuesday.
AK-203 Sher rifle now made in India: Why it matters
India has successfully tested its first 'fully made in India' AK-203 Sher rifle at the Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi.
SC rejects need for separate inquiry into women protesters' assault
The Supreme Court of India has rejected the need for a separate suo motu inquiry into sexual assault allegations against women protesters during the July 20 student protests in Delhi.
Death penalty necessary for high-level corruption, says Zoho's Sridhar Vembu
Sridhar Vembu, the founder of Zoho, has suggested that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay should consider adopting Singapore-like laws to combat drug dealing and high-level corruption.
Delhi: Bad weather delays over 390 flights, causes 26 cancellations
Severe weather conditions in Delhi have led to nearly 397 flights delayed or affected, 26 canceled, and 15 flights diverted, including three international services, from the city airport, according to data from FlightRadar24.
J&K reopens probe into Wandhama massacre of 23 Kashmiri Pandits
The Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency (SIA) has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandhama massacre, a case where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were killed.
India's request at Modi-Trump meet 'normal practice': Report
Discussions about arrangements for public appearances of leaders are a "normal practice," government sources clarified to ANI on Monday.
Vijay announces 3 free LPG cylinders to families annually
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has announced a new set of welfare measures in the state Assembly.
Heavy rain hits Delhi-NCR; IMD warns of thunderstorms, lightning
Heavy rainfall hit parts of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) on Monday morning, resulting in traffic snarls and fears of waterlogging.
Mumbai: Heavy police deployed after clash during Ganesh procession
Heavy police security was deployed in Mumbai's Mazgaon area after a clash broke out between two groups during a Ganesh idol procession on Sunday night.
Kalyan: Patient's son assaults doctor over treatment explanation
A doctor was allegedly assaulted by a patient's son at a private hospital in Kalyan, Maharashtra.
How to reissue your caste certificate in India
In India, caste certificates are important documents that prove a person's caste status. They are required for availing various benefits and reservations.
Haryana: Woman allegedly kills husband, puts intestines in bag
In a shocking incident in Kurukshetra, Haryana, a woman allegedly killed her husband.
Amnesty accuses Delhi Police of using excessive force during protests
Amnesty International has accused the Delhi Police of using excessive force during the July 20 protests over the NET-UG paper leak.
Amravati: 3 newborns die in fire at district hospital
A devastating fire broke out in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the District Women's Hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, on Monday morning.
India requested no-question policy at Trump-Modi meeting: US ambassador
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has revealed that India had requested a no-question policy at the press conference following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with President Donald Trump.
ED raids ex-KPSC controller's premises in Bengaluru, Bareilly
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday raided the premises of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar in Bengaluru and Bareilly, The Hindu reported.
Woman's dismembered body found hanging in Chennai house
A woman's dismembered body parts were discovered inside a red suitcase on a train in Agra earlier this month.
'Jantar Mantar 2.0': Cockroach Janta Party warns of fresh protest
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has warned of another Jantar Mantar-like protest if the central government fails to fulfill its commitments.
Pregnant Defence staffer dies by suicide, in-laws accused of harassment
A 30-year-old pregnant Assistant Section Officer in the Ministry of Defence, Naziya Khanam, died by suicide at her home in Delhi's Dwarka on August 21, India Today reported.
Mutual interest test must be met: Jaishankar on neighborly relations
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized that India's relations with its neighbors should be based on mutual interests.
After CJP workers attacked at school, Rajasthan orders new building
The Rajasthan government has ordered the construction of a new school building at Rampura.
Delhi wakes up to light rains, mist
Delhi woke up to light rains on Sunday, bringing much-needed respite from the sweltering heat and humidity.
FIR filed against Dipke for illegal entry into school
An FIR has been filed against Abhijeet Dipke, the convenor of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), for allegedly entering a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district without permission.
Rescue operations on after cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo vessel, MV Ocean Winner, sank in the Bay of Bengal off Odisha's Paradip coast on Saturday.
Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks 240 nautical miles off Odisha coast
A Panama-flagged cargo ship sank in the Bay of Bengal on Saturday, about 240 nautical miles from the Paradip coast in Odisha.
Mumbai received over 8,000 pothole complaints this monsoon
Mumbai's monsoon season has brought back the city's notorious pothole problem.
Indians flying abroad won't require physical boarding passes from September
Starting September 1, passengers flying out of Indian airports will no longer need a physical boarding pass.
Hyderabad: 7-story under-construction building collapses; 2 dead, several injured
A seven-story under-construction building in Anjaiah Nagar, Hyderabad, collapsed on Saturday, leaving at least two people dead and several others injured.
Government issues advisory as swine flu cases rise in Delhi-NCR
The Ministry of Health has advised people to seek medical attention if they show any symptoms of H1N1 after the National Capital Territory of Delhi and surrounding areas witnessed a spike in Influenza A (H1N1) cases, popularly known as swine flu.
SC orders refund of ₹5cr fine on Art of Living
The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) to refund the ₹5 crore fine imposed on the Art of Living Foundation, setting aside a 2017 order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT), which had held the foundation responsible for damage to the Yamuna floodplains.
'₹150cr council funds diverted': Bar Council co-chairman demands chairman's resignation
The Bar Council of India (BCI) co-chairman YR Sadasiva Reddy has written to Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, demanding his immediate resignation.
Amid CJP 'inspections,' 611 Rajasthan schools found operating without buildings
The Rajasthan government told the Legislative Assembly on Friday that 611 government schools in the state were running without their own buildings.
In-laws beat Adobe techie to death after fight with wife
A 31-year-old software engineer, Vinay Gupta, was allegedly beaten to death by his in-laws at his home in Delhi's Nihal Vihar on Saturday.
Flies, cockroaches found: Maharashtra FDA suspends McDonald's, 12 others' licenses
The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licenses of several establishments, including a McDonald's outlet in Mumbai.
Repeal SC/ST Act: Why Jantar Mantar is seeing new protest
A large number of people from unreserved classes, mostly young men, gathered at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday to protest against the caste-based reservation system.
India slams US body for recommending sanctions against RSS
India has slammed the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for recommending sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Son jumps off cliff over unpaid iPhone EMIs, parents follow
An 18-year-old boy, Kunal, and his parents died after a standoff on a hill in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Friday.
'Proportional response': MEA on bulldozer action outside Pakistan High Commission
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has justified the demolition of unauthorized structures outside the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi.
Video after MP son's Aston Martin runs over woman surfaces
A 26-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a speeding Aston Martin near Inorbit Mall in Hyderabad on August 16.
Delhi bans construction from December 10 to January 20
The Delhi government has announced a complete ban on construction activities from December 10 to January 20.
Gandhi's handwritten notes auctioned for ₹16.2cr in Mumbai
A rare collection of handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a whopping $1.69 million (around ₹16.2cr) at an auction in Mumbai, reported the BBC.
Jharkhand student leaders accuse government of 'deceit' over exam cancellations
Student leaders in Jharkhand have accused the Hemant Soren-led government of "deceit" after the Jharkhand High Court stayed its decision to cancel appointments made through the 11th and 13th Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations.
Rashtrapati Bhavan announces Tarique Rahman's visit, then quickly recalls statement
The Rashtrapati Bhawan has withdrawn its official statement on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit to New Delhi less than an hour after its release.
Delhi Police allows 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' at Ramlila Ground
The Delhi Police has granted permission for a protest under the "Reservation Hatao Andolan" at Ramlila Ground on Friday.
H1N1 cases on rise in Delhi, no cause for panic
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are witnessing a spike in H1N1, also known as swine flu. The increase comes amid humid and changing weather conditions.
'Urban naxals': CJP team attacked, chased out of Rajasthan village
A team of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) was attacked during a school inspection in Jaipur's Rampura Kanwarpura village on Friday.
Liquor bottles, fake students: Dipke's serious allegations against Maharashtra school
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has leveled serious allegations against a government school in Maharashtra's Latur district.
Maharashtra: Over 1,200 drivers fail mandatory Marathi language test
A statewide drive in Maharashtra has found that over 1,200 taxi and autorickshaw drivers failed a mandatory Marathi language test, Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said.
'Completely baseless': Nripendra Misra denies rift allegations with Champat Rai
Nripendra Misra, the chairman of the Ram Mandir Construction Committee, has dismissed media reports of an internal conflict over the construction of the Ayodhya temple.
Transgender 'hypnotizes' Mumbai air hostess after sprinkling water, rapes her
A 25-year-old air hostess in Mumbai was allegedly raped by a man posing as a transgender person.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in parts of India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy rainfall over several parts of India in the next few days.
India-Nepal to use drones for mapping encroachments along 'Dasgaja' areas
India and Nepal have decided to use drones for mapping encroachments in the "Dasgaja" areas, the 10-yard strip of no-man's-land along the international border.
Gandhi's handwritten notes sold for ₹16.2cr at Saffronart auction
A collection of 688 handwritten notes by Mahatma Gandhi has been sold for a record ₹16.2 crore at a recent auction organized by Mumbai-based Saffronart.
Vizag boy dies after teacher slap; what really happened
A six-year-old student of Little Garden School in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, died under mysterious circumstances on Thursday, shortly after he was slapped by his teacher for not completing his homework.
China, not Pakistan, is India's main strategic competitor: Ex-Army chief
Former Army Chief General Manoj Naravane has warned that China, and not Pakistan, will be India's main strategic competitor in the future.
'Bandi Singh' protesters call for Punjab shutdown today
A Sikh organization has called for a seven-hour statewide shutdown in Punjab on Friday.
Voter ID update: 5 documents you need
Updating your voter ID can be a daunting task, but with the right documents in hand, it can be a breeze.
SBI employee shoots wife, sister before killing himself
In a shocking incident, a State Bank of India (SBI) employee allegedly shot his wife outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow's Gomti Nagar on Thursday.
SC forms 5-member high-powered inquiry committee to probe police excesses
The Supreme Court has formed a five-member High-Powered Inquiry Committee (HPIC) to probe the recent violence during student protests in New Delhi and other parts of India.
Jharkhand HC stays state government's order canceling JPSC exams, appointments
The Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's order canceling the 11th and 13th JPSC exams and appointments this week.
'My 3,000 men roaming freely': Pakistan gangster challenges Modi government
Pakistan-based gangster-turned-terror operative Shahzad Bhatti has challenged the Indian government's claims of a major crackdown on his network.
Tarun Tejpal moves SC against conviction in 2013 rape case
Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal has moved the Supreme Court, challenging his conviction in a 2013 rape case.
IIT Madras will now offer MBBS, MD degrees, says director
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Director Professor V Kamakoti has announced plans to launch a school of medical sciences at the institute.
Malls, hospitals could lose power, water if this rule disobeyed
The Supreme Court has issued nationwide directions for the strict implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026, expressing concerns over the huge amount of solid waste generated and the lack of civic sense in its management and disposal.
Telangana principal stabbed 27 times; 'babu' word cracks case
Two Class 10 students from a private school in Hyderabad have been apprehended for allegedly killing their principal, Roopa Reddy.
Bengal cabinet approves state's first dedicated 'anti-terrorist squad'
The West Bengal Cabinet has approved the formation of a dedicated Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and an Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF).
'Are you cockroaches, lions?' Kerala VC asks; students stay silent
Kerala University Vice-Chancellor Mohanan Kunnummal has sparked a controversy with his remarks at the "Vijayatharakam" program in Thiruvananthapuram on August 18.
Smooth traffic, strong civic upkeep: Delhi L-G directs BRICS preparations
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu has directed all relevant agencies to ensure smooth traffic and security management for the upcoming BRICS Summit 2026.
Judge awarded 22 death sentences; now 100 murder cases reassigned
As many as 100 murder cases pending before Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravikumar Diwakar have been transferred to the Court of the District and Sessions judge in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.