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Rajasthan to face an extra-long cold wave this winter
Rajasthan's night temperatures have sharply decreased, with Fatehpur and Lunkaransar recording a low of 3.2 degrees Celsius.
'Extinct' parasitic plant spotted again in Kerala after 175 years
A parasitic plant, _Campbellia aurantiaca_, presumed extinct for around 175 years, has been rediscovered in Kerala’s Wayanad district.
Bengaluru: Four police officers suspended after Dalit youth's death sparks outrage
Four police officers, including an inspector, have been suspended and charged with murder following the death of a 22-year-old Dalit man at a rehabilitation centre in Bengaluru.
YouTuber Rahul Easwar arrested for revealing rape survivor's identity
YouTuber and right-wing activist, Rahul Easwar, was remanded to police custody in Thiruvananthapuram for defaming a rape survivor and supporting accused MLA Rahul Mamkootathil.
World's tallest granite Shivling is on its way to Bihar
A colossal 33-foot Shivling, the tallest ever carved from a single granite piece, is being transported from Tamil Nadu to Bihar. The journey is expected to take around 20-25 days.
Bengaluru: Donor kidney damaged during retrieval, unsuitable for transplant
A life-saving kidney donation in Bengaluru was rendered unusable due to damage during the retrieval process, resulting in a devastating loss for the intended recipient.
Jharkhand road accident leaves 3 dead, 7 injured
Three individuals, including a child, were killed and seven others injured when their car collided with a divider in Hazaribag, Jharkhand.
MP cop assaults differently-abled man on International Day of Persons with Disabilities
A Government Railway Police officer in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, was suspended after assaulting a disabled man sleeping at Nagda railway station.
Stray dogs become heroes for abandoned newborn in West Bengal
In an astonishing act of compassion, a group of stray dogs guarded an abandoned newborn baby throughout the night in Nabadwip, West Bengal.
Karnataka: Thieves steal entire ATM, escape on pushcart
In a baffling crime, thieves in Karnataka's Belagavi stole an entire ATM machine using a pushcart, leaving law enforcement and bank officials stunned.
Water pipeline burst near Yamuna Vihar Metro sparks major traffic jams
Due to a water pipeline issue at the under-construction Yamuna Vihar Metro station, major traffic diversions are in place on Wazirabad Road.
India sends mobile hospital and medical team to help cyclone-hit Sri Lanka
India has dispatched a mobile field hospital and over 70 medical personnel to Sri Lanka, aiding in the aftermath of the devastating floods and landslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
Assam woman denied care by family, saved by doctor's quick action
An Assam-based doctor, Dr Priyam Bordoloi, saved a critically ill woman whose family dismissed her symptoms as mere acting.
India, Israel in early talks for high-tech weapon upgrade
India is in discussions with Israel Weapon Industries (IWI) to integrate the world's first fully computerised small-arms fire-control system, Arbel, into its forces.
Delhi cab driver killed in failed ransom plot
Two men planning to kidnap a businessman's son in Noida ended up murdering a cab driver during their preparatory vehicle theft.
Mumbai kicks off ₹8,056cr east-west tunnel to ease traffic
Mumbai has initiated work on a ₹8,056 crore project to construct a nearly 10-km underground road tunnel, marking a significant shift in the city's urban mobility landscape.
Delhi's air turns 'severe'—AQI hits worrying highs in several areas
Delhi's air quality index (AQI) reached 376, nearing the 'severe' category, as temperatures continue to drop. A cold wave is expected to hit the city in two days.
Bengaluru's in for a rainy week: Heavy showers expected Dec 3-5
Bengaluru is set to experience a dip in temperature and heavy rainfall in the coming days, according to the India Meteorological Department's prediction.
Navy Day 2025: President Murmu to lead the celebrations
The Indian Navy will demonstrate its combat power and operational capability on Navy Day, December 3, attended by President Droupadi Murmu.
Hyderabad: 4-year-old girl attacked by school staff member
A shocking video from a private school in Hyderabad reveals a 4-year-old student being brutally assaulted by a female attendant.
Punjab health department probes anti-rabies serum shortage
The Punjab health department is investigating why 173 victims of severe dog bites were not given the mandatory anti-rabies serum (ARS).
Jharkhand: 65-year-old woman killed over witchcraft rumors
A 65-year-old woman from a village in Jharkhand was abducted and beheaded after being accused of witchcraft by her fellow villagers.
Hyderabad wants to join the world's top megacities
Hyderabad's proposed administrative expansion could elevate it among the world's 20 most populous cities, surpassing London and New York, according to United Nations data.
Burglary near Ludhiana police chief's home sparks security worries
A showroom near the residence of Ludhiana's police commissioner was burgled, raising concerns about local police vigilance. The owner reported losses estimated at ₹5.5 lakh.
Putin's India visit: Big moves in trade, defense, and diplomacy
The MEA has criticized an anti-Putin article by UK, French, and German envoys as "unacceptable", while India dismisses Pakistan's claim of overflight denial for aid to Sri Lanka.
Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025: Big moves for a stronger, smarter Navy
The newly released Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025 emphasizes bolstering jointness and integration among the military services, a key step towards theaterisation.
Senior YEIDA official loses ₹1.24cr in cyber trading scam
A 56-year-old man from Greater Noida West was tricked into investing ₹1.24 crore in a fraudulent trading scheme by an unidentified woman, leading to significant financial loss.
Noida, Greater Noida choke as air quality worsens
Residents of Gautam Budh Nagar are experiencing respiratory issues as the air quality index (AQI) in Noida and Greater Noida surges past 370, entering the 'very poor' category.
SC says divorced Muslim women can claim all marriage gifts, cash, and gold
The Supreme Court has ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to recover all assets given at the time of marriage, reinforcing her financial security and dignity.
Indian Navy's new maritime doctrine 2025: Finding the space between peace and conflict
The Indian Navy has formally recognized "no-war, no-peace" as a distinct category in the newly released Indian Maritime Doctrine 2025, reflecting contemporary maritime realities.
Delhi: Fake tax officials loot ₹1cr gold from jeweler's workshop
Five men, including one in a Delhi Police uniform, posed as Income Tax officials and stole over a kilogram of gold worth ₹1 crore from a jewellery workshop in Karol Bagh.
Supreme Court tells ADR: Keep it legal in EC voter list case
Prashant Bhushan, counsel for the Association for Democratic Reforms, criticized the Election Commission (EC) as a 'despot', prompting a response from India's Supreme Court.
NCPCR steps in after Delhi teen's tragic death
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) is investigating the suicide of a 16-year-old boy in Delhi, requiring authorities to submit an action report.
Uphaar fire: Sushil Ansal faces new forgery charges
Sushil Ansal, a convict in the Uphaar Cinema fire tragedy, faces forgery charges for allegedly hiding past criminal cases during a 2013 passport application.
You can uninstall Sanchar Saathi app, government clarifies
The Indian government has clarified that users can uninstall the pre-installed Sanchar Saathi app, despite initial mandatory installation for manufacturers.
Maharashtra HC says: Announce all local election results by Dec 21
The Bombay High Court has postponed the announcement of first-phase municipal poll results, originally scheduled for December 3rd, to maintain electoral fairness.
Delhi's traffic fine waiver plan gets stuck over legal issues
Delhi's proposed one-time traffic challan waiver scheme has hit a legal snag, delaying approval due to concerns over ongoing court cases related to unpaid fines.
Cyclone Montha: Andhra Pradesh asks for urgent ₹902cr relief after major damage
Andhra Pradesh ministers met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting ₹902 crore immediate relief for the devastation caused by Cyclone Montha.
'Red carpet for intruders?' SC's sharp remark on Rohingya plea
The Supreme Court of India has raised questions over the legal treatment of illegal immigrants, including Rohingya Muslims.
Air India A320 flew month without airworthiness certificate, staff suspended
An Air India A320 aircraft operated several flights in November without a valid Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC), a mandatory safety document.
Delhi Police oppose India Gate protesters' bail, allege Naxal links
The Delhi Police has opposed the bail pleas of college students arrested during a protest on November 23.
INS Aridhaman, India's third SSBN, to soon bolster nuclear deterrence
India is set to induct its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), INS Aridhaman.
Government confirms GPS spoofing at airports, cites backups, cyber upgrades
The Indian government has confirmed that several major airports, including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, were hit by GPS spoofing signals last month.
IndiGo passengers at several airports report significant delays
IndiGo passengers were hit by major flight delays across several airports on Tuesday.
Why 9 governors' residences have been renamed Lok Bhavan
Eight states and a Union Territory have renamed their Raj Bhavans or governors' residences, to Lok Bhavan or Lok Niwas following a directive by The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Telangana HC questions IPS officers holding key IAS cadre posts
The Telangana High Court has sought an explanation from the state government on why several senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officers are holding posts meant for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) cadre.
'Ditwah' effect: Schools, colleges shut in 3 districts, including Chennai
In the wake of heavy rains due to 'Ditwah', which was categorized as a cyclonic storm before being downgraded to a deep depression, all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed on December 2.
Commuters walk through tunnel after Chennai Metro gets stuck
A Chennai Metro train on the Blue Line came to an abrupt stop inside a tunnel between Central Metro and High Court stations on Tuesday morning.
Hyderabad-bound IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Mumbai after bomb-threat
An IndiGo flight from Kuwait to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after a bomb threat.
Earthquake today: 4.2 magnitude tremor strikes Bay of Bengal
A moderate earthquake measuring 4.2 on the Richter scale struck the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
₹5,536cr spent to keep Yamuna clean in 3 years: Centre
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has spent approximately ₹5,536 crore in the last three financial years to maintain the cleanliness of the Yamuna River, according to News18.
'My family betrayed us': Woman who 'married' lover's body
In Maharashtra's Nanded, the parents and brother of the woman who "married" her boyfriend's corpse after he was beaten to death are among six people who have been arrested in the murder case.
Cases of scrub typhus surge in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a sudden rise in scrub typhus cases, with districts like Chittoor, Kakinada, and Visakhapatnam reporting hundreds of infections, according to Moneycontrol.
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens for trial run, will halve travel time
The Delhi-Saharanpur-Dehradun Expressway has started its trial run, promising to revolutionize travel between Delhi and Uttarakhand.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
India to pitch mega-arms deal with Russia during Putin visit
India is expected to discuss a major arms deal with Russia during President Vladimir Putin's visit this week, Bloomberg reported.
Modi government plans to spend ₹1.31L crore extra this year
The Indian government has sought the Parliament's approval for an additional expenditure of ₹1.31 lakh crore in the current fiscal year ending March 31, 2026.
Supreme Court orders CBI probe into digital arrest scams
The Supreme Court has ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to investigate digital arrest scams across India.
Why did SC decline to extend Waqf registration deadline?
The Supreme Court has refused to extend the six-month deadline for registering Waqf properties under the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025.
'Stubble burning alone pollutes?' SC's COVID-19 'blue skies' reminder
The Supreme Court on Monday expressed doubts over whether stubble burning is the only cause of air pollution in Delhi.
Infiltration attempts with Pakistan Army, ISI help being observed: BSF
Border Security Force (BSF) Kashmir Frontier chief Ashok Yadav has said that infiltration attempts along the border this year have declined, but the threat continues.
India proposes new cess structure on pan masala, tobacco products
The Indian government has proposed two major tax reform bills to revamp indirect taxes on tobacco products and pan masala.
Supreme Court refuses to extend time to register Waqf properties
The Supreme Court has asked waqfs to approach Waqf Tribunals if they need more time to upload their property details on the Unified Waqf Management, Empowerment, Efficiency and Development (UMEED) portal.
Delhi blast probe: NIA raids 8 J&K locations, suspect's house
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), along with the Jammu and Kashmir police, has launched a major operation in connection with the Red Fort terror blast case on Monday.
UP: Booth-Level officer dies by suicide over work pressure
A 46-year-old Booth-Level Officer (BLO) in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district allegedly died by suicide, citing work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, India Today reported, citing police officials.
'Ditwah' weakens to deep depression; 330 dead in Sri Lanka
Cyclone "Ditwah," which weakened into a deep depression, has wreaked havoc in Tamil Nadu, killing three people and damaging several properties.
Delhi's air quality deteriorates again, nears 'very poor' category
Delhi's air quality has deteriorated, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching 298 on Monday.
Haryana para-athlete beaten to death for objecting to harassment
Rohit Dhankar, a national-level para-athlete from Haryana's Rohtak district, died on Saturday after he was brutally assaulted by a mob, NDTV reported.
Coimbatore man murders wife, posts bloody selfie as 'betrayal payment'
In a shocking incident in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, a man allegedly killed his wife and posted a selfie with her body.
India's population will stand at around 1.9B by 2080
India's population is tipped to stabilize at around 1.8-1.9 billion by 2080, according to the Indian Association for the Study of Population (IASP).
Tamil Nadu: 10 dead, 20 injured after collision between buses
A deadly collision between two Tamil Nadu government buses near Kummangudi in Sivaganga district on Sunday evening left at least 10 people dead and over 20 injured, an NDTV report said.
Red Fort blast case: 3 detained from Haldwani released
Three people, including a local mosque cleric, who were detained in connection with the recent Delhi blast case, were released by central security agencies, Hindustan Times said, quoting people in the know.
Major Pakistan-backed gangster module busted by Delhi Police Special Cell
The Delhi Police Special Cell has busted a terror module linked to Pakistan-backed gangster Shahzad Bhatti that was supplying weapons and drugs to Indian gangsters via drones, Times Now reported.
Over 320 Airbus aircraft in India have undergone software upgrades
Indian airlines have successfully completed critical software upgrades on 323 Airbus A320 aircraft across their fleets.
'US set radical new terms of engagement': S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that politics now increasingly "trumps" economics in the current times.
Delhi AQI improves to 'poor'; 'murder' remark creates political row
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Sunday morning, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) moving from "very poor" to "poor," according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Cyclone 'Ditwah': North TN, Puducherry on red alert; landfall unlikely
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for northern Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and adjoining south Andhra Pradesh coasts as Cyclone "Ditwah" approaches.
Cyclone 'Ditwah': India braces for impact; shelters set up
Cyclone "Ditwah" is expected to make landfall near the North Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-South Andhra Pradesh coast early on November 30.
Manipur clash: 7 injured as security forces stop IDPs' resettlement
A fresh round of violence erupted at Yaingangpokpi village in Manipur's Imphal East district on Saturday.
Pakistan shifts 72 terror launchpads inland; BSF prepared: Report
After "Operation Sindoor," Pakistan has moved over six dozen terror launchpads deeper into its territory.
'If there is oppression, there will be jihad': Jamiat chief
Mahmood Madani, the President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, has sparked a political controversy with his recent remarks.
Delhi blast probe: ₹18L found in room 22 at Al-Falah
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has unearthed ₹18 lakh in cash from Room 22 at Al-Falah University, NDTV reported on Saturday.
Airbus software glitch affects almost 340 aircraft in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has revealed that 338 A320 family aircraft operated by Indian airlines need a software upgrade to fix a potential flight control issue.
Anmol Bishnoi's NIA custody extended till December 5 by court
A Delhi court has extended the custody of deported gangster Anmol Bishnoi by seven days. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) will now hold him till December 5.
CBI arrests assistant professor in Uttarakhand paper-leak case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Assistant Professor Suman in connection with the Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UKSSSC) exam question paper leak.
Cyclone 'Ditwah' nears Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka counts deadly toll
Cyclone "Ditwah" is moving toward the coast of Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh, India.
PM Modi unveils world's tallest Lord Ram statue in Goa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled a 77-foot-tall bronze statue of Lord Ram at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa.
UP, Maharashtra no longer accept Aadhaar as proof of birth
The Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra governments have issued orders to not accept Aadhaar cards as proof of date of birth.
'Pay or esle...': Chittorgarh's 'goldman' receives ₹5cr extortion threat
Kanhaiyalal Khatik, a businessman in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh, has alleged that he received an extortion call from people claiming to be associated with gangster Rohit Godara.
Flights diverted, NDRF deployed as Cyclone Ditwah approaches Tamil Nadu
Cyclone Ditwah is currently located over coastal Sri Lanka and the adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal.
Moving abroad? Don't skip this marriage certificate must-do
If you're planning to work abroad, verifying your marriage certificate is an important step.
Delhi overall AQI 'very poor'; 'severe' in many areas
Delhi's air quality has plunged into the "very poor" category, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) hitting 384 on Friday.
'Don't blame Ethiopian volcanic ash': Court raps Maharashtra over pollution
The Bombay High Court has rejected the Maharashtra government's explanation for the declining air quality in Mumbai and other cities.
What's making Delhi's air so toxic?
Delhi has once again been engulfed in toxic air, with the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reporting a drastic spike in its Air Quality Index (AQI).
Muzaffarnagar youth who self-immolated alleging police torture, extortion dies
A 23-year-old man, identified as Anas, died on Wednesday at Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital after suffering 80% burn injuries.
SC flags 'growing trend' of own benches reversing past verdicts
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over a growing trend of later benches overturning decisions made by earlier benches with different compositions.