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Andhra Pradesh police arrest 12 in suspected ISIS al-Qaida-linked group
A terror network linked to foreign organisations like ISIS and Al-Qaeda has been exposed in India, allegedly using extremist propaganda to radicalise youth.
India's drug authority mandates adverse event reviews for obesity drugs
India's drug regulator is intensifying scrutiny on the promotion of obesity drugs, particularly GLP-1 agonists, and mandating monthly safety reviews.
CBSE clarifies marking rules as results expected late April mid-May
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has clarified crucial details about the Class 10 and 12 exams and results for 2026.
Allahabad High Court rules widows can seek maintenance from father-in-law
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband's obligation to maintain his wife continues even after his death, allowing widows to claim maintenance from their fathers-in-law.
Transgender Persons Bill requires medical, administrative certification for gender recognition
The 2026 Transgender Rights Amendment restructures gender identity recognition, limiting individual autonomy and altering legal protections.
IMD warns of Tuesday storms as Delhi hits low 30s
Delhi is set to experience a temperature rise today, followed by predicted rainfall and cooler conditions tomorrow, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Delhi Police sub-inspector allegedly slaps shopkeeper in Rohini Sector 7
A Delhi Police sub-inspector is under investigation after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper during a parking dispute in Rohini Sector 7.
MMRDA rolls out India's largest TBM Nayak for Thane-Borivali tunnel
India's largest single-shield hard rock TBM, Nayak, is set to commence work on the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel project. This advanced machine will significantly enhance connectivity and reduce travel time in Mumbai.
Alka and Pawan accused of cyanide poisoning in Daurala, Meerut
A woman's plot to kill her abusive brother using cyanide-laced liquor inadvertently led to three deaths, sparking a major police investigation.
Karnataka: 5 children harmed by online gaming in 4 years
Five cases of children succumbing to online gaming addiction have been reported in Karnataka over the past four years, leading to serious consequences.
IMD predicts widespread rain in several states on April 6-7
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall across several states in India on April 6 and 7.
Lucknow Shiites hold free medical camp for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
A medical camp in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, provided free healthcare services to the public as a tribute to Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Gujarat launches ₹60cr bio-CNG plant plan via milk cooperatives
The Gujarat government has dedicated ₹60 crore to establish new bio-CNG plants, aiming to convert organic waste into biogas fuel.
Punjab farmers seek ₹70,000 per acre for wheat crop losses
Farmers and opposition leaders in Punjab are seeking compensation for crops damaged by recent rain and hailstorms, urging the government to assess losses and provide relief.
India Meteorological Department warns of 2 western disturbances April 6-9
India is bracing for widespread rain, thunderstorms and hailstorms this week due to two approaching western disturbances, with westerly jet streams expected to reach over 200 kmph.
Supreme Court 9-judge bench to revisit Sabarimala from April 7
The Supreme Court of India has constituted a nine-judge bench, reflecting diversity in faith, region, and gender, for the sensitive Sabarimala review.
Jharkhand search targets Misir Besra, last active CPI Maoist leader
Over 3,000 CRPF CoBRA commandos are deployed in Jharkhand's Saranda forests to capture Misir Besra, the last active CPI (Maoist) Central Committee member. His estranged family has joined the appeal for his surrender.
RBI permits rupee exchange at international airport departure halls
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted residents to exchange rupees at foreign exchange counters in international airport departure areas, even post-immigration.
After rain and hail, Delhi-NCR warms to about 34°C Monday
Delhi-NCR is likely to experience warm and partly cloudy conditions today, following a sudden storm, with temperatures slightly rising.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain Rajasthan Bihar Jharkhand
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert predicting heavy rains in Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand on 6 April due to two Western disturbances.
Stricter rules spark Gurugram LPG crisis, forcing use of firewood
Gurugram is grappling with an access, not supply, crisis of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), impacting the city's most vulnerable residents and disrupting local economies.
Shimla Met office issues orange alert April 7 and 8
The Shimla Meteorological Office has issued an orange alert for hailstorms and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's higher regions on April 7 and 8.
Devendra Fadnavis unveils ₹35,000cr Nashik Trimbakeshwar plan for Simhastha 2027
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announces a ₹35,000 crore infrastructure development plan for Nashik and Trimbakeshwar ahead of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
Indian Air Force invites partners for heavy lift surveillance airships
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to develop a medium altitude heavy-lift airship for enhanced border surveillance.
Indian Railways allows boarding station change 30 minutes before departure
Indian Railways now allows passengers to change their boarding station up to 30 minutes before a train's scheduled departure, enhancing travel flexibility.
Thane family loses ₹1.66cr to self-proclaimed priest Manjunath Shetty
A man posing as a priest allegedly duped a Thane-based family out of ₹1.66 crore over two years, claiming to rid them of black magic curses, leading to police investigations.
Indian carriers change West Asia schedules for April 6
Air India and IndiGo have issued advisories for limited flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Jeddah on April 6, 2026 due to operational constraints.
Srinagar faces 24-hour water disruption for Sindh Power Canal repairs
Srinagar's summer capital is set for a major 24-hour disruption in tap water supply. The interruption, starting Monday, will affect drinking water availability across the city.
Police detain 7 after Chandigarh explosion following Haryana train arrests
The Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence Wing has arrested two more suspects linked to the recent blast outside the BJP headquarters in Chandigarh.
Odisha bans open market sale of 5-kg LPG, requires e-KYC
Odisha has banned the sale of LPG cylinders in the open market, allowing only e-KYC completed customers to purchase from authorised dealers.
NIA probes alleged ISI operative Jasvir Chaudhary drone smuggling plot
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing a Pakistan-backed conspiracy to smuggle arms and explosives into India for planned attacks in Delhi and Punjab.
Bihar man arrested for killing wife, blamed attack on jackal
In a shocking revelation, a supposed jackal attack in Bihar's Katihar district was uncovered as a murder plot by the victim's husband and grandsons.
Sonam Wangchuk, freed, defends Ladakhis in Kargil against 'anti-national' claims
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk criticizes the labeling of Ladakh's population as "anti-national," calling it a self-defeating move that requires introspection.
Sonam Wangchuk advocates Ladakh statehood and Sixth Schedule protections
Activist Sonam Wangchuk defends the movement for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections for Ladakh, stating he will participate in government talks if necessary.
Rekha Gupta says Delhi green budget ₹22,236cr will fight pollution
The Delhi government has allocated Rs 22,236 crore towards environmental initiatives in its 'Green Budget' to combat the city's persistent air and Yamuna river pollution.
Madhya Pradesh: 3 dead, several feared trapped in lodge collapse
A tragic incident occurred in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday evening when a four-storey lodge near the Kotma bus stand collapsed.
'Strait of Hormuz has to open': Former Indian diplomat
Former Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, Sanjay Sudhir, has warned that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is now a food security issue for millions.
UP man killed in Russia coercively recruited: Family
A 22-year-old man from Mawasi village in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur was killed while serving in the Russian army amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Why was India-bound oil shipment rerouted mid-voyage to China
An Iranian crude oil shipment, which was initially headed for India, was diverted mid-voyage to China.
ECI must be independent, insulated from political influence: Justice Nagarathna
Supreme Court judge Justice BV Nagarathna has emphasized the importance of the Election Commission of India (ECI) being independent and insulated from political influence.
Back-to-back western disturbances to cause thunderstorms, strong winds in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has issued a high alert for Delhi-NCR on Sunday. The warning comes as back-to-back western disturbances are expected to cause thunderstorms and strong winds of up to 50km/h.
Indian Ocean witnesses magnitude 4.2 earthquake
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake hit the Indian Ocean on Sunday, according to the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
Supreme Court forms 9-judge bench to review 2018 Sabarimala verdict
The Supreme Court has constituted a nine-judge bench to review its 2018 verdict on the Sabarimala temple in Kerala.
Govt ramps up LPG supply amid crisis amid Hormuz crisis
The Indian government has announced a series of measures to ensure an uninterrupted fuel supply and gas access in light of the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The measures also include support for Indians stranded abroad.
Maharashtra: Contractors threaten to halt work over ₹96,000cr payment delay
The Maharashtra State Contractors' Association (MSCA) has threatened to stop all development work across the state from April 7 if the government doesn't clear pending payments of over ₹96,000 crore.
Jaishankar thanks Armenia for helping evacuate Indian fishermen from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has thanked Armenia and its Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan for their help in evacuating Indian fishermen from Iran.
India's crude supplies fully secured, no payment hurdle: Petroleum ministry
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has assured that India's crude oil supplies are fully secured for the coming months.
PM Modi likely to inaugurate Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14
The much-awaited Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on April 14, 2026.
Seventh Indian LPG tanker crosses Hormuz; 17 ships still stranded
The Indian LPG tanker, Green Sanvi, has successfully crossed the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Telangana: 3,699 illegal LPG cylinders seized, 1,275 cases registered
The Telangana civil supplies department has seized a total of 3,699 illegal domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders between March 12 and April 3, news agency IANS reported.
Hyderabad police launch crackdown on illegal mango ripening agents
Hyderabad police and municipal authorities have intensified their crackdown on the use of illegal ripening agents in mangoes.
Dehradun cops nab 2 accused in retired Brigadier's murder
In a dramatic turn of events, Dehradun Police have arrested two suspects involved in the murder of retired Army brigadier Mukesh Kumar Joshi.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates due to dust storm, thunderstorms expected
Delhi has been experiencing erratic weather patterns lately, with dust storms in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon, and rain by evening.
Car falls into well killing 9, 6 children among dead
In a tragic incident in Maharashtra's Nashik district, nine members of a family lost their lives when their vehicle fell into a water-filled well.
5.9-magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan-Tajikistan border; tremors felt in India
A 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region and the Hindu Kush area on Friday night, sending tremors across northern India.
Telangana man takes pregnant wife, daughters for ice-cream, drowns them
A man in Telangana's Hanamkonda district has been taken into custody for allegedly murdering his wife and two daughters.
Rajnath Singh commissions indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into Navy
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday commissioned the indigenous nuclear-powered submarine INS Aridaman into the Indian Navy.
INS Aridhaman, India's 3rd nuclear-powered submarine, to be commissioned today
INS Aridaman, India's third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, will be commissioned into the Indian Navy on Friday by defense minister Rajnath Singh, ANI reported.
Severe dust storm hits Delhi, Noida; rain likely over weekend
Residents of Delhi and its neighboring areas, including Noida, woke up to a severe dust storm on Friday morning.
'Only India has lost mariners': MEA at Iran war talks
India has called for the resumption of free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a multilateral meeting convened by the United Kingdom.
India to join 35 countries' efforts to reopen Hormuz
India has been invited by the United Kingdom to participate in a meeting of 35 countries aimed at reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
IAF's grounded Tejas fleet cleared to resume flights
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of Tejas jets, which were grounded after a crash in February, is likely to resume flying next week.
Cold, stormy weather expected in Northwest India till April 6
A powerful Western Disturbance is set to hit Northwest India, bringing with it extreme weather conditions, including rain and hailstorms.
Agra man, family get death penalty for hacking wife, cousin
A court in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man and his family to death for the double murder of his wife and her cousin.
PM to chair security meet today over West Asia crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) at 7:00pm on Wednesday.
India recorded highest internet shutdowns among democracies in 2025: Report
India witnessed 65 internet shutdowns in 2025, according to a report by global digital rights advocacy group Access Now.
Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers granted bail in mishap case
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub in Goa, have been granted bail over the incident of a tragic fire at their establishment.
Exposed ₹100cr scam, shot 7 times...now, IAS Rinku Rahi quits
Uttar Pradesh cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Rinku Singh Rahi has resigned from his post.
Government shields domestic airlines amid jet fuel price doubling
The Indian government has intervened to shield domestic airlines from a steep increase in jet fuel prices.
Maharashtra, Telangana, Chhattisgarh on IMD's orange alert for heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Telangana, and Chhattisgarh today.
Terrorist killed in Army's ongoing anti-militancy operation in Ganderbal, J&K
A terrorist was killed during an overnight encounter in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Wednesday.
India's long-awaited Census 2027 kicks off today
The first phase of Census 2027, the houselisting operations, will begin on April 1 and continue till September 30.
Maharashtra man picks boy by leg, slams head on road
In a shocking incident in Maharashtra's Palghar district, an autorickshaw driver has been arrested for brutally assaulting a four-year-old boy.
Foreign travelers have to show digital e-Arrival card from tomorrow
Starting tomorrow, India will require foreign travelers and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders to use a digital e-Arrival card.
Bengaluru techie jumps from 17th floor after husband found hanging
In a tragic incident in Bengaluru, a couple was found dead in what is suspected to be a double suicide.
What caused stampede at temple in Nalanda, Bihar?
A stampede occurred on Tuesday at the Maa Sheetla Mandir in Maghra village, Nalanda district of Bihar, which left eight devotees, all women, dead and over a dozen people injured.
What happened before ex-Army brigadier was killed by stray bullet
A retired Army brigadier, 74-year-old Mukesh Kumar Joshi, was killed by a stray bullet while on his morning walk in Dehradun on Monday morning.
8 women devotees killed in stampede at Bihar temple
A stampede at the Sheetla Mata temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday claimed the lives of eight women.
Video: Tourist falls into sea after parasailing cable snaps
A near-tragic incident occurred at Baga beach in Goa on Monday when a parasailing cable snapped mid-air.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rains in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Maharashtra, Sikkim, and parts of West Bengal.
IRCTC summons Amul after worms allegedly found in curd
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has summoned Amul after a food quality complaint was filed against the brand.
Kerala High Court upholds landlord trespass conviction, orders ₹15,000 damages
The Kerala High Court has recently upheld the conviction of a landlord for trespassing into a rented home and damaging the tenant's property.
No April heatwave; storms, rain to lash North India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that there will be no major heatwaves in April 2026 across north and central India.
Census 2027 will recognize live-in couples as married if....
The upcoming 2027 Census will recognize live-in couples as married if they consider their relationship a "stable union."
Census 1st phase to begin on April 1
The first phase of the India Census will commence on April 1, 2026, the government has announced.
Unemployed man behind 1,100+ hoax bomb threats across India, arrested
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Mysuru, Karnataka, for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax bomb threats across India.
Married Navy officer kills lover; chops up, refrigerates body parts
In a shocking incident in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, a 35-year-old Indian Navy official allegedly killed his lover and chopped her body into pieces.
60% flight seats to be allocated free from April 20
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated airlines to allocate at least 60% of seats on every flight free of charge from April 20.
Daughter-in-law not legally obligated to support parents-in-law: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally bound to provide maintenance to her parents-in-law.
LeT commander,who handled terror modules from Bangladesh, arrested
The Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested Shabbir Ahmed Lone, a commander of the terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), near the Bangladesh border.
Retired brigadier, out for morning walk, shot dead in Dehradun
A retired brigadier, VK Joshi (70), was shot dead in a road rage incident on Rajpur Road in Dehradun on Monday morning.
200+ fall ill after consuming Ram Navami prasad near Bengaluru
Over 200 people fell ill after consuming "anna prasada" during Ram Navami celebrations in Bettanahalli village, Devanahalli taluk, Bengaluru Rural district, according to a report by News18.
Trump says MBS is 'kissing my a , then praises him
United States President Donald Trump recently made controversial remarks about Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at a Saudi-backed investment forum in Florida.
Prolonged wet spell imminent over several parts of India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a prolonged wet spell over several parts of India from March 30.
PM Narendra Modi, Mohammed bin Salman discuss West Asia conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Mohammed bin Salman on Saturday.