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Gurugram woman arrested after video claiming beef, insulting Suvendu Adhikari
A 34-year-old Gurugram resident was arrested after posting a video claiming she was "cooking beef" and making remarks against West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, police said.
West Bengal police detain 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including 6 minors
Police in South 24 Parganas detained 18 Bangladeshi nationals, including six children, as the BJP-led Bengal government intensifies its crackdown on illegal immigration.
CSE report: 76% of Delhi endured 6 years' heat stress
A CSE report reveals that 76% of Delhi's area experienced heat stress for six or more years (2015–2024), with vulnerable groups disproportionately affected.
Delhi High Court orders pensioner pay estranged wife ₹9,000 monthly
The Delhi High Court ruled that a woman can claim maintenance even in an invalid marriage, emphasizing financial support for indigent women to prevent hardship and injustice.
Wednesday morning rain cools Mumbai, leaves waterlogged streets, traffic jams
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Wednesday morning, offering summer relief but causing waterlogging in areas like Andheri and DN Nagar, sparking online complaints.
Central government hikes DA, DR to 60% for staff, pensioners
Central and state governments have announced multiple DA hikes and arrears, with revisions tied to inflation indices, benefiting millions of employees and pensioners nationwide.
CBSE extends login time after Class 12 re-evaluation portal failures
CBSE extended session time limits on its Class 12 re-evaluation portal after students reported login issues and technical glitches during the verification process.
Mohali NIA court convicts 3 Kashmiri students over terror plotting
A special NIA court in Mohali convicted three Kashmiri students for conspiring with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind to wage war against India and collect arms.
Andhra Pradesh offers ₹30,000, ₹40,000 as birth rate hits 1.4
As Andhra Pradesh incentivizes larger families to counter declining fertility rates, women across the state question the policy, citing economic challenges and personal autonomy.
Punjab reassigns 7 IAS officers across medical and local bodies
The Punjab government has reshuffled seven IAS officers, assigning new roles to key officials, including Manjit Singh Brar and Ghanshyam Thori, on Tuesday.
Mumbai lakes 15% capacity and BMC started 10% water cut
Mumbai faces a critical water shortage with only 45 days of supply left, as IMD’s below-average monsoon forecast raises concerns for the city’s rain-dependent reservoirs.
Imtiaz Jaleel named in TCS Nashik sexual harassment charge sheet
The Nashik TCS chargesheet references ex-AIMIM MP Imtiaz Jaleel during investigations into accused Nida Khan’s evasion amid allegations of harassment and conversion.
Lakshadweep seeks 30 acres on Agatti, Scheduled Tribe communities worry
The Lakshadweep administration plans to acquire 30 acres on Agatti Island for infrastructure, raising environmental and cultural concerns among locals in the fragile coral atoll.
Delhi records 37.7°C maximum, Safdarjung low 26.8°C and rain possible
Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7°C on Tuesday, 2.3°C below normal, as mild weather conditions prevailed across the city with no rainfall reported.
Delhi airport 3rd runway may reopen September, capacity up 10%
Delhi airport’s third runway, shut since February for upgrades, may reopen in September as authorities work to enhance its aircraft-handling capacity by 10%, officials said.
Ladakh rolls out liquor policy increasing outlets to 20
Ladakh's residents and organizations strongly oppose the new excise policy, citing threats to social fabric and youth welfare due to increased alcohol accessibility.
Madhya Pradesh relaunches state-run busses after 21 years in Indore
Madhya Pradesh will relaunch its state-wide public bus service, discontinued in 2005, under the PPP model to improve connectivity across regions before Rakshabandhan.
Narendra Modi to chair Niti Aayog council meeting June 11
The governing council of Niti Aayog, led by PM Narendra Modi, will convene on June 11 to review state-level reforms and actions post the chief secretaries' conference.
Supreme Court rules Uttar Pradesh exclusion of married daughters unconstitutional
The Supreme Court upheld the inclusion of dependent married daughters in the definition of 'family,' ensuring equal rights for compassionate employment or ration shop allotment.
Supreme Court says criminal cases must end after loan settlements
The Supreme Court ruled that criminal proceedings against loan defaulters should cease if a settlement is reached, emphasizing its importance for economic stability.
Delhi tap water turns black and foul across several neighborhoods
Residents in Hauz Khas and other Delhi localities face a worsening crisis as water shortages escalate into widespread contamination, causing health concerns.
India's latest health survey finds obesity and diabetes rates rising
India's NFHS-6 reveals a sharp rise in obesity and high blood sugar levels, with nearly one-third of women and over one-fourth of men now overweight or obese.
ED raids 20 locations in Dawood Ibrahim mephedrone ring probe
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across 20 locations targeting a trans-national drug syndicate linked to fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his associates.
Abhijeet Dipke returns June 6 to demand Dharmendra Pradhan resign
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return from the US on June 6, despite potential arrest, to lead a peaceful protest demanding accountability for repeated examination failures.
India's crude and LPG imports recover in May 2026
Crude oil imports to India rose to 4.9 mbd in May, while diversified sourcing helped improve LPG supplies despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict.
WMO predicts 80% El Nino chance June-August, India monsoon risk
The World Meteorological Organisation warns of an 80% likelihood of El Nino forming by June-August, threatening India's monsoon and increasing extreme weather risks.
Tamil Nadu reshuffles top officials and announces multiple appointments
The Tamil Nadu government has transferred multiple IAS officers, appointing Sajjansingh R. Chavan as Secretary to the Governor and reshuffling key administrative positions.
Doctors, students in Gautam Nagar candle march for Saket victims
Doctors and medical students held a candle march in Gautam Nagar, mourning Saket building collapse victims and urging swift accountability for the tragedy that claimed six lives.
Probe focuses on owner Karamveer in Delhi Saket Metro collapse
The Saket building owner earned ₹10 lakh monthly from four rented floors and planned two additional levels, despite alleged construction violations that led to its tragic collapse.
Allahabad High Court disposes of PIL against Cockroach Janta Party
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court declined a PIL seeking a probe into alleged anti-national activities of the Cockroach Janta Party, citing jurisdiction issues.
'Burned, suffocated, beaten': Kerala toddler dies after stepfather's 1-month 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.