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Indian Army joins Nepali forces in Rasuwa flood rescue operations
Indian Army teams joined Nepal's rescue operation, navigating unstable tunnels and harsh terrain after devastating flash floods struck Rasuwa district.
Modi tells SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan: no solution on battlefield
Amid Middle East and Ukraine conflicts, PM Modi emphasized dialogue over warfare at the SCO summit, urging united action against terrorism and rejecting double standards.
Monsoon returns across eastern India, Delhi-NCR could face storms
Satellite imagery reveals dense rain clouds and thunderstorms over eastern India, driven by a low-pressure system from the Bay of Bengal, signaling intensified monsoon activity.
Indian embassy in Nepal outlines steps to identify flood victims
The Indian Embassy in Nepal detailed a nine-step procedure for identifying and repatriating mortal remains of foreign nationals, including Indians, killed in recent flash floods.
PM Modi arrives in Bishkek ahead of SCO Summit address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shares a picture with SCO leaders during the summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, highlighting India's active participation in regional discussions.
Guwahati drenched since Monday night, drainage system not keeping up
Heavy rainfall since Monday night has caused severe waterlogging in Guwahati, submerging low-lying areas and disrupting traffic, highlighting the city's persistent drainage issues.
Sarnath in Varanasi named UNESCO World Heritage site, India's 45th
Sarnath, an ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh, was inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session in Busan, South Korea.
Sonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after written protection for students
Sonam Wangchuk prioritized legal protection for protesting students over demanding Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation during hunger strike negotiations with the government.
District magistrate orders Dehradun schools and Anganwadi centers closed today
All schools and Anganwadi centres in Dehradun will remain closed on September 1 following an Orange alert for heavy rainfall, lightning, and potential extreme weather incidents.
KMP Expressway van crash kills 6, injures 14 pilgrims
At least six pilgrims died and 14 were injured when a pick-up van collided with an illegally parked truck near Maheshpur village on the KMP Expressway early Tuesday.
First Quad fuel security ministers to meet during Houston G-20
Energy ministers from India, Japan, Australia, and the US will convene the inaugural Quad Fuel Security Forum during the G20 energy ministerial in Houston this September.
Modi turns 7.8% GDP growth cue into 'swadeshi' pitch
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed India's 7.8% economic growth as a collective achievement of the nation.
ED raids Bhupesh Baghel's PA linked to Chhattisgarh PSC probe
The Enforcement Directorate raided multiple locations, including premises linked to ex-CM Bhupesh Baghel's personal assistant, probing alleged irregularities in CGPSC operations.
GMDA completes partial Iffco Chowk sewer replacement before NHAI inspection
A damaged sewage pipeline caused a massive sinkhole at Iffco Chowk, leading to road closures. GMDA completed pipeline repairs, and NHAI will take 3-4 days for road restoration.
IMD says monsoon to persist, Himachal districts under yellow alert
Himachal Pradesh braces for active monsoon conditions with heavy rainfall forecast till September 3, leaving 98 roads blocked and power supply disrupted statewide.
How to correct land document errors in India
Correcting mistakes in land records is a crucial task for maintaining property rights in India.
SC collegium recommends Sanjay Kumar Agrawal as Rajasthan Chief Justice
The Supreme Court collegium expedited Justice Agrawal's transfer to Rajasthan High Court to address administrative concerns amid allegations against Acting Chief Justice Sharma.
Bhargav Patel leads NFSU team in Nepal flash flood identifications
The Indian forensic experts who identified victims of the Air India crash are now assisting Nepal in identifying over 600 flood victims using advanced DNA analysis techniques.
PNB Saharanpur vault allegedly saw 7.4cr replaced, 4.36L shortfall
A Rs 7.4 crore counterfeit currency scam has surfaced at PNB's Saharanpur vault, prompting an SIT probe and FIR against bank officials and private individuals.
CID picks up Basavaraj Kannale over Karnataka veterinary recruitment scam
The CID has detained BJP leader Basavaraj Kannale in connection with alleged irregularities in the KPSC recruitment of 400 veterinary officers.
RSS to conclude centenary with Mohan Bhagwat address in Delhi
The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will conclude its centenary celebrations on November 29 in Delhi, with chief Mohan Bhagwat addressing the event.
Indian 19-member forensic team aiding identification of Nepal flood victims
A 19-member Indian forensic team has commenced DNA testing in Nepal to identify victims of the recent flash floods, assisting authorities in reuniting remains with families.
Haryana milk and lassi prices rise from September 5
Buffalo milk may soon cost ₹100 per litre in Haryana as dairy farmers cite rising feed, fodder, and transportation costs, pushing for uniform price hikes across districts.
Two crashes in Uttar Pradesh kill 9 and injure 22
Nine people lost their lives, and 22 others were injured in two separate road accidents involving a mini-truck in Kasganj and an SUV on the Ganga Expressway in Hapur.
Tribal woman in Marripakalu carried nearly 11km on doli
A tribal woman in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district was carried 11 km on a cot to reach an ambulance due to decades-long poor road connectivity.
Trailer truck crashes through divider on Yamuna Expressway, killing 4
Four people died and three sustained injuries after a trailer truck broke a divider and collided with a car on the Yamuna Expressway late Sunday night, officials said.
Tanvi sat NEET PG despite parents missing after Nepal floods
Amid Nepal floods, Tanvi took her NEET PG exam with teary eyes as her parents remained untraced during their Kailash Yatra, leaving her emotionally distressed.
Amarnath Yatra records increase to 4.8L pilgrims despite weather disruptions
This year, 4.8 lakh devotees undertook the challenging Amarnath Yatra, overcoming adverse weather conditions that disrupted the 57-day pilgrimage for over 16 days.
IMD forecasts scattered rain, 26°C to 34°C in Delhi NCR
Delhi-NCR will see partly cloudy skies with scattered rain today. Rain activity is expected to increase across the region, particularly in the afternoon and evening.
Amarshibhai Sumra dies by suicide near Gujarat 2012 firing site
A 53-year-old father fighting for justice in the 2012 Thangadh police firing case ended his life at the same spot where his son was killed 14 years ago.
India's weather department forecasts lower September rainfall amid El Nino
India's monsoon season may conclude on a dry note, with the IMD forecasting below-normal rainfall for September amid ongoing El Niño conditions and a 14% rainfall deficit so far.
BRICS rehearsal prompts Delhi traffic restrictions Tuesday 11am to 3pm
Delhi Traffic Police will regulate movement on key routes from 11 am to 3 pm for a motorcade rehearsal ahead of the BRICS Summit 2026. Commuters should plan accordingly.
Supreme Court rebukes CBI, ED over leaps and bounds probe
The Supreme Court criticized CBI and ED for delayed investigations into the SSC scam-linked firm while questioning Bengal police's sudden zeal in probing financial irregularities.
Power failure at 2 Jaipur centers disrupts AIIMS CRE 2026
A power failure at two Jaipur centres forced AIIMS to cancel the CRE 2026 exam, impacting over 1,700 candidates and prompting a rescheduled test on September 7.
India seeking sustainable way forward for Chabahar port project
India is actively engaging with stakeholders to ensure progress on the Chabahar Port project, as regional conflicts and shifting regulatory frameworks in West Asia pose challenges.
IMD warns extremely heavy rain could hit Odisha and Chhattisgarh
The IMD has forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall in Odisha and Chhattisgarh on September 1, while Delhi may experience light showers and thunderstorms in the coming days.
MBBS session delayed to September 15 after NEET-UG counseling pushback
The MBBS 2026-27 session, initially set for September 8, is now expected to begin around September 15 due to extended NEET-UG counselling amid court cases and student requests.
Telangana AYUSH students, junior doctors return after nearly monthlong strike
Telangana AYUSH doctors ended their 28-day strike after Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha assured them of addressing their decade-long demand for a stipend hike.
Karnataka FSDA inspects sweet units, finds expired ingredients, poor storage
A statewide FSDA inspection drive revealed expired products, unhygienic conditions, and labelling deficiencies at sweet manufacturing units across Karnataka on Monday.
M.K.B. Nagar police arrest gym instructor Sudhakar over alleged assault
A 30-year-old gym instructor in Chennai was arrested for allegedly assaulting and threatening his 28-year-old relative after she ended their relationship following a dispute.
Kerala High Court orders state compensation for elephant attack ₹1.78L
Kerala High Court ruled that the State, as custodian of wild animals, must compensate victims of attacks based on loss magnitude, overriding ex gratia limits under existing rules.
Lucknow family awaits news as Ahuja's missing during Nepal floods
A Lucknow family anxiously awaits news of Deepak and Madhu Ahuja, a US-based couple who went missing during the August 26 Nepal flash floods near the China-Nepal border.
Anna Hazare admitted to Mumbai hospital's ICU
Social activist Anna Hazare has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Bombay Hospital in Mumbai.
Manipur Census deferred
The Manipur High Court has postponed the upcoming Census exercise in the state, which was set to begin on September 1 amid protests by civil society groups demanding the updation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the exercise.
Sukesh Chandrasekhar gets 8-year jail term for impersonating SC judge
A Delhi court has sentenced conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar to eight years of imprisonment for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge. The court also found him guilty of pressuring a judicial officer to grant bail.
India rejects World Bank court's ruling on Indus Waters Treaty
India has rejected the World Bank-constituted Court of Arbitration's (CoA) ruling on the Indus Waters Treaty.
What's special about deep-sea diving vessel INS Nipun commissioned today
The Indian Navy has commissioned INS Nipun, its second indigenous Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai.
'Can't presume…': Why SC refused to stay CJP's upcoming protest
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to pass orders against a protest march by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on September 5 in Delhi.
SC declines passing orders on plea against CJP's proposed march
The Supreme Court has refused to pass orders on a plea against the Cockroach Janata Party's (CJP) proposed protest march in Delhi on September 5.
ITBP intensifies deployment along Arunachal Pradesh-LAC amid Chinese troop buildup
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is intensifying its deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh after reports of increased Chinese military activity and alleged encroachments on the Indian side of the border.
Women should stay home, not enter public sphere: Kerala cleric
Kerala Grand Mufti Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad, also known as Kanthapuram AP Aboobacker Musliyar, has sparked controversy with his remarks on women's role in society.
Gym-owner 'Mohammed' Deepak gets relief in Bajrang Dal confrontation case
The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings on an FIR against Dehradun gym owner "Mohammed" Deepak Kumar, who went viral for standing up for a Muslim shopkeeper during a confrontation with Bajrang Dal members in Uttarakhand.
SC dismisses plea seeking mandatory disclosure of E20 content
The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking mandatory labeling or disclosure of ethanol content in petrol sold at fuel stations across India.
ISI, terrorists using pornographic websites for encrypted communication: Report
Indian security agencies have unearthed a new communication method used by terrorists and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) of Pakistan, Wion has reported.
16-year-old seeking help amid Delhi rain gang-raped inside moving bus
A 16-year-old Class 11 student from Uttar Pradesh was allegedly gang-raped inside a moving sleeper bus on August 4, police said.
Delhi: 3.5-year-old boy abused at playschool, eardrums swollen
A three-and-a-half-year-old boy was allegedly abused at a private playschool in northeast Delhi's Maujpur.
2 shooters involved in Haryanvi singer's murder killed in encounter
Two suspected shooters involved in the murder of Haryanvi singer Ankit Baliyan were killed in a police encounter on Monday morning.
5 things to know about the Indian birth certificate process
Obtaining a birth certificate in India is an important task, but it can be a complicated process.
IST is now legal time reference for all Indian entities
The Indian government has officially notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026.
'They're not saints': Wangchuk says CJP founders have political ambitions
Activist Sonam Wangchuk has said that the founders of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) have political ambitions.
Indore contaminated water deaths: One-member commission blames delayed tender process
A one-member judicial commission has confirmed that 24 people in Indore's Bhagirathpura died after consuming water contaminated with sewage.
SC to hear plea challenging anonymous cash donations to parties
The Supreme Court will hear a petition challenging the provision of the Income Tax Act that allows political parties to accept anonymous cash donations under ₹2,000.
Suitcase with body parts: Couple on run for 24d arrested
A couple, Manik Uddin Laskar (22) and Bhagabati Majhi (21), was arrested in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday. They are accused of murdering Hayathun Nisha, a 38-year-old woman from Odisha.
Chandigarh influencer who was set ablaze was 7 weeks pregnant
Social media influencer Manjeet Kaur, who died under mysterious circumstances on August 26, was nearly seven weeks pregnant at the time of her death. The autopsy report confirmed this shocking detail.
Heavy rainfall forecast in parts of India on Monday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated areas of eight states on Monday.
Elderly man, accomplice kill schizophrenic son in South Delhi
A 64-year-old man and his accomplice have been arrested for the murder of his schizophrenic son in South Delhi.
FSSAI bans these popular hing brands; here's why
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has temporarily banned the sale of hing (asafoetida) by Everest Food Products and Laljee Godhoo.
IIT Delhi forms panel for external enquiry into student suicide
An external inquiry committee has been formed by the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) to investigate the suicide of 31-year-old MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar.
Passenger tries smuggling drugs in flight lavatory, nabbed
An Air India Express flight from Phuket, Thailand to Bengaluru witnessed a bizarre incident when a passenger attempted to smuggle contraband on board.
Bombay HC allows reopening of MCA restaurants after compliance
The Bombay High Court has allowed the reopening of five restaurants at the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) premises, Bandra-Kurla Complex.
3 bodies recovered from Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh
Three bodies were recovered from the Gandak River in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on Saturday.
Chandigarh influencer succumbs to injuries after being set ablaze
A 28-year-old social media influencer from Chandigarh, Manjeet Kaur, died on August 26 during treatment at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). The incident took place nearly two months after she was allegedly abducted and immolated.
NTA revamp: Five officers appointed as directors, joint directors
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has undergone a major revamp with the appointment of five new officers.
CNG price-hike: Delhi auto unions seek immediate rise in fares
Transport unions in Delhi have demanded an immediate increase in autorickshaw fares, threatening a strike on September 9 if their demand is not met.
Maratha quota activist Jarange begins hunger strike
Quota activist Manoj Jarange has begun an indefinite hunger strike at Antarwali Sarati village in Jalna district, news agency PTI reported.
Bay of Bengal system to enhance monsoon activity in India
A new weather system is developing over the Bay of Bengal, promising a fresh spell of monsoon rainfall for east and central India.
FDA officer forced to eat expired biscuits by mob
A shocking incident unfolded in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district of Maharashtra when a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officer was cornered by an angry mob.
Delhi model's murder accused has past of violent crimes
The accused in the Delhi model murder case, Mohammad Imran, was booked under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in 2018 for sexually harassing a minor.
CBI arrests IRS officer, 2 others in bribery case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Indian Revenue Service (IRS)-2009 officer Vinay Kumar Kanheti, serving as Additional Commissioner of CGST in Maharashtra's Raigad district, in a bribery case.
India offers to send NDRF teams to Nepal for rescue
The Indian government has offered to send National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel to Nepal for rescue operations, following devastating floods that have killed around 600 people.
Indian Railways doubles littering fine to ₹1,000 under new rules
The Indian Railways has increased the penalty for littering on its premises. Passengers and others caught violating cleanliness rules will now be fined ₹1,000, according to The Indian Express.
Ahmedabad: Mob beats up readers over Anne Frank, Malala books
In a shocking incident in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, a group of bibliophiles was attacked by a mob allegedly comprising Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad activists, various media reports stated.
Woman dies, some faint scrambling for BJP mayor's rakhi gifts
A stampede-like situation broke out at a Raksha Bandhan event organized by Bareilly BJP Mayor Umesh Gautam and his son Parth on Thursday at the Bareilly Club ground.
India plans to acquire battle-tested Javelin anti-tank missile system: US
India is planning to acquire the battle-tested Javelin anti-tank missile system from the United States, Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India, announced on Friday.
Muskan murder case: How accused gym trainer was finally caught
A gym trainer, Aqib alias Imran, was arrested on Friday morning after a gunfight with the police in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old Delhi University student.
TASMAC to digitize liquor stock submissions at retail shops
Tamil Nadu's state-run liquor retailer, TASMAC, is set to digitize its operations from September 1.