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IMD forecast of thunderstorms and light rain brings Delhi relief
Delhi residents enjoy milder weather today, with forecasted thunderstorms and gusty winds set to further cool the persistent heat.
North India heatwave set to ease with storms, IMD expects
North India's ongoing heatwave is expected to give way to storms and rainfall in the next 24-48 hours, according to the India Meteorological Department.
India, Turkey deport Salim Ismailbhai Dola over 2018 fentanyl bust
The swift deportation of narco-trafficker Salim Ismailbhai Dola from Turkiye to India underscores the robust security cooperation between the two nations.
Cyclonic system puts Kolkata on yellow alert until May 2
Kolkata is under a yellow alert due to ongoing thunderstorms and rain, with the India Meteorological Department forecasting similar conditions until May 2, 2026.
Bengaluru hailstorm, heavy rain kill 7 as hospital wall collapses
Bengaluru was blanketed in white following a sudden hailstorm and heavy rain on April 29, disrupting normal life and causing significant damage.
Wall collapse near Bowring Hospital kills 7 including 3 children
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over the tragic wall collapse in Bengaluru, announcing financial aid for the victims' families.
Mumbai enforces May 1 traffic closures for Maharashtra Day parade
Central Mumbai will experience traffic restrictions tomorrow due to the Maharashtra Day Parade, with road closures and diversions planned from 6 am to noon.
Hyderabad water disruption begins 6am on May 2
Hyderabad residents will experience a 24-hour water supply disruption from May 2 due to maintenance work. Several localities will face either no water supply or low pressure.
Over 60 tannery workers escape bus fire near Pachodda village
A private bus carrying 60 factory workers caught fire on the Unnao-Lalganj highway, resulting in a major traffic jam but no injuries.
Punjab heat wave fuels outages, protests and alleged Moga assault
Rising temperatures and prolonged power outages have incited public protests across Punjab, with sub-station staff facing the brunt of public anger.
Delhi records wettest April since 2008 with 30mm rainfall
Delhi experienced a bearable end to April, with an unusually wet spell keeping the month's heat in check, despite brief periods of intense heatwaves.
Man arrested for killing stepdaughter after sexual abuse accusation
A 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his 14-year-old stepdaughter in Greater Noida. The suspect had previously been accused of sexually assaulting the minor.
Supreme Court upholds 15-year-old's decision to end 28-week pregnancy
The Supreme Court rejected a plea from AIIMS-Delhi against the medical termination of a 15-year-old's advanced-stage pregnancy, amidst ongoing legal proceedings.
Bengaluru storm kills at least 10, including a young girl
Intense rain, hailstorms, and strong winds in Bengaluru resulted in 10 deaths and widespread disruption due to infrastructure damage and traffic chaos.
CISCE to announce 2026 ICSE and ISC results today 11am
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will release the ICSE and ISC results of 2026 on their official website and DigiLocker portal.
Pickup van overturns in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, 12 dead
A pick-up van carrying 35 labourers overturned and collided with an SUV in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, resulting in 12 fatalities and 20 injuries.
Andhra Pradesh Class 10 results scheduled today at 11am
The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP) has released the AP SSC Result 2026 today at 11 AM. Students can check their results online on official websites.
Bengaluru wall collapse kills 7, Karnataka offers ₹5L per family
A sudden downpour in Bengaluru led to a devastating wall collapse near Bowring and Lady Curzon Hospital, tragically claiming seven lives.
Delhi court orders probe into forged school transfer certificate claims
A Delhi court has mandated additional investigation into the 2017 Unnao rape victim and her family over allegations of document forgery, aimed at implicating the accused.
Early morning 4.1-magnitude quake near Leh, Ladakh 150km underground
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit Leh, Ladakh on April 30, with its epicenter located at latitude 36.722 N and longitude 74.456 E.
Ranchi teen, boyfriend held over alleged ₹45L murder plot
A teenager and her boyfriend in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have been detained for allegedly murdering her mother to gain access to a Rs 45 lakh inheritance and a job.
India's tech ministry tells VPNs to block banned prediction markets
The Indian Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has issued an advisory to VPN providers, urging them to prevent access to banned prediction market platforms like Polymarket.
Pune woman delivers baby on street after alleged hospital refusal
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken cognisance of a case where a woman was forced to give birth on a street in Pune after being denied hospital admission.
Karnataka farmers protest industrial land acquisition in Chikkaballapur, 2 injured
Farmers in Chikkaballapur, Karnataka clashed with police during a protest against the land acquisition by the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB).
Accused Noida protest organizer Aditya Anand to appear May 6
Aditya Anand, accused as the mastermind behind the April 13 Noida workers' protest, is now also implicated in the violent Manesar protests that occurred four days earlier.
Signal fault delays Delhi's Magenta Line up to 2 hours
Commuters faced significant delays on the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line due to a signalling failure, causing peak hour chaos and overcrowding at key stations.
Press Information Bureau denies ₹10 to ₹12.5 fuel hike order
The Indian government's fact-check unit has dismissed reports of a hike in petrol and diesel prices, labeling them as false.
India backs induction cooktops under Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
In response to the escalating LPG crisis, India is promoting induction cooktops powered by solar energy, shifting from traditional fuels to renewable sources.
Bhagalpur main suspect Yadav killed during police weapon recovery operation
A senior official was killed and another critically injured in a shooting at Sultanaganj municipal council office, Bihar. The main accused was later killed in a police encounter.
Delhi faces unusually early April heat wave increasing dehydration risk
An unexpected early heatwave in Delhi has left residents unprepared, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses, warn health experts.
In Nizamabad, Lakavat Anand, 39, allegedly kills partner during argument
A man in Varni Mandal, Telangana killed his partner in a fit of rage and was subsequently lynched by her family. Both deaths occurred within minutes of each other.
Yogi Adityanath announces UP police hiring over 100,000 in 2026
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announces over 1 lakh job vacancies for the UP Police Recruitment 2026, making it one of the largest state-level police recruitments in India.
Six killed as bus hits van on NH48 in Sabarkantha
Six women died and eight others were injured when a bus crashed into their van on a highway in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district.
Telangana SSC 2026 results announced with 95.15% pass rate
The Telangana State Secondary School Certificate (TS SSC) results have been released, with Hyderabad district recording the lowest pass percentage.
Delhi High Court virtual hearing paused after pornographic material shared
Virtual hearings at the Delhi High Court were repeatedly disrupted by explicit content, forcing officials to halt proceedings and review security measures.
Bengaluru police bust drug syndicate targeting students, over ₹36cr seized
Bengaluru police have dismantled a significant drug network, seizing narcotics valued at Rs 36.67 crore and arresting 16 individuals, including foreign nationals.
Forest fires hit Uttarakhand Tamil Nadu Odisha and Andhra Pradesh
From Uttarakhand to Tamil Nadu, parts of India are grappling with devastating forest fires, as revealed by recent satellite images.
Navi Mumbai watermelon price at ₹7/kg after 4 family deaths
Watermelon prices have drastically fallen to Rs 7 per kilogram in Navi Mumbai's fruit market due to a significant drop in demand following a suspected food poisoning incident.
Maharashtra ends standing protocol for convicted or summoned MPs, MLAs
The Maharashtra government has amended its protocol, stating that officials no longer need to rise and greet convicted legislators, parliamentarians, or those facing inquiries.
Buddha Purnima 2026 honors Lord Buddha's birth enlightenment and passing
Buddha Purnima, marking Lord Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and death, will be observed on May 1, 2026 with the Purnima Tithi beginning on April 30.
India introduces new online gaming and LPG rules May 1
New regulations impacting online gaming and LPG services will take effect across the country from May 1, 2026. These changes aim to enhance user safety and service transparency.
Sonam Raghuvanshi granted bail over paperwork error in husband's death
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband during their honeymoon, secured bail due to a clerical error in the arrest documents.
Karnataka files Supreme Court appeal over bike taxi order
The Karnataka government has appealed to the Supreme Court, contesting a high court order that declared bike taxis as a legal mode of transportation.
Narendra Modi opens 594km Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway, significantly reducing travel time between Meerut and Prayagraj.
3 Americans found preaching in Pune, given 'Leave India Notice'
Pune City Police have issued a "Leave India Notice" to three American nationals for allegedly violating their tourist visa conditions by engaging in religious preaching and teaching.
Maharashtra defers 'Marathi must' rule for taxi, auto drivers
The Maharashtra government has postponed its decision to make knowledge of the Marathi language compulsory for taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers.
Meerut to Prayagraj in 6-hrs: Modi inaugurates 594km-long Ganga Expressway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated the Ganga Expressway, Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway.
'Was drunk': Odisha bank on man who brought sister's corpse
The Odisha Grameen Bank branch has claimed the tribal man who brought his sister's skeletal remains to the bank in Maliposi to withdraw his deceased sister's ₹19,402 was drunk.
Massive fire breaks out at residential complex in Ghaziabad
A massive fire broke out at the Gaur Green Avenue society in Abhay Khand, Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Wednesday morning.
When will India get new S-400 air defense system units?
India's fourth unit of the S-400 air defense system is on its way from Russia and will reach an Indian port by mid-May, Hindustan Times reported.
CBI joint director sentenced to 3 months in prison
The Tis Hazari Court in Delhi has sentenced Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Joint Director Ramneesh and retired Assistant Commissioner of Police V K Pandey to three months in jail in an assault case filed by former IRS officer Ashok Agarwal.
India's power demand hits record amid heatwave, El Nino risk
India's peak power demand reached a record high of 256.1 gigawatts (GW) on Saturday, breaking the previous day's record of 252.08GW.
Anant Ambani offers Vantara home to save Colombia's 80 hippos
Anant Mukesh Ambani, the Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has urged the Colombian government to reconsider its decision to cull 80 hippopotamuses in the Magdalena River basin.
'On verge of stopping operations': Airlines seek Centre's immediate intervention
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have written to the government, warning of a potential shutdown of operations due to skyrocketing Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs.
India dicovers oil, gas in Libya amid global energy tensions
State-run Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Oil India Limited have made a new oil and gas discovery in Libya's Ghadames Basin.
Critically endangered Bustard chick, guarded by 50 officials, feared eaten
A critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick, born in Gujarat's Kutch on March 26, has gone missing and is feared dead.
Who is Ajay Pal Sharma, 'Singham', deployed in Bengal?
The deployment of Uttar Pradesh's "Singham," IPS officer Ajay Pal Sharma, as an observer in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas has sparked a political controversy.
NIA probing Mumbai stabbing incident, says CM Fadnavis
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has confirmed that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is probing the stabbing incident in Mira Road, near Mumbai.
Major changes in LPG cylinder booking process from May 1
Starting May 1, the rules for booking liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders will undergo a major overhaul.
MP forms panel to study feasibility of implementing UCC
The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a six-member high-level committee to study the feasibility of implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
Man takes sister's skeleton to bank to withdraw her ₹20,000
In a bizarre yet sad incident in Odisha's Keonjhar district, a man exhumed his sister's skeleton and carried it to a bank after the establishment refused to believe his claims that his sister had died.
'Can you recite Kalma?': Maharashtra man asks security-guards, stabs them
A 31-year-old man, Jaib Zubair Ansari, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two security guards in Mira Road near Mumbai.
Blast on railway track in Punjab, youth killed
A blast occurred on the Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) railway track near Bathonia village in Patiala district of Punjab late on Monday night.
Kerala: Dalit organizations call statewide shutdown over student's suicide
A statewide shutdown in Kerala was called on Tuesday by various Dalit organizations from 6:00am to 6:00pm.
Delhi to get relief after heatwave pushes mercury past 42°C
Delhi is witnessing a spike in temperatures, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recording a maximum of 42.3°C at its Safdarjung base station on Monday.
4 Mumbai family members die suddenly after eating watermelon
A family of four in Mumbai's Pydhonie area died of suspected food poisoning, police said on Monday.
Hansraj College suspends 30 students; union protests against crackdown
Hansraj College in Delhi University has suspended around 30 students, including four elected office-bearers of the student union.
Pune deaths add to 622 sanitation worker fatalities since 2017
Three migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh died in Pune district on Saturday while cleaning a drainage tank at a mushroom processing unit.
'They had...child together': SC decries rape allegation in live-in case
The Supreme Court has questioned the possibility of a criminal offense of sexual assault on a false promise of marriage in a long-term live-in relationship.
India may exit Iran's Chabahar port project over US sanctions
India is now considering selling its stake in the Chabahar port project in Iran, after the United States sanctions waiver expired on April 26.
'Chase real crimes, not missing cows': Karnataka HC scolds police
The Karnataka High Court on Monday slammed the state police for focusing on minor issues instead of serious crimes.
Heatwave alert pushes Delhi-NCR schools to revise timings, advance vacations
As a severe heatwave continues to grip several parts of India, schools in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) have changed their timings and advanced summer vacations.
Air India flight makes precautionary landing in Bhopal, passengers safe
An Air India flight from Mumbai to Bhopal made a precautionary landing on Sunday due to a suspected technical issue.
Jharkhand boy dies, 18 sick after eating roadside stall pani-puri
A six-year-old boy died and 18 others were hospitalized in Jharkhand's Giridih district after allegedly eating pani-puri from a roadside stall.
Centre's online content blocking orders double, over half on X
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has seen a dramatic increase in online content blocking orders over the past year.
India weather: Western disturbance to bring rain, cool temperatures
India is currently experiencing a dramatic weather shift, with some states expected to witness heavy rainfall while others are under a severe heatwave.
Modi to inaugurate UP's longest Ganga Expressway on April 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway on April 29.
Delhi Police officer opens fire, killing 1, injuring another
A late-night altercation in the Jaffarpur Kalan area of Dwarka, Delhi, turned fatal when a head constable of the Special Cell allegedly opened fire.
Bengal potato prices crash to ₹8/kg, farmers dump crop
Farmers in Singur, West Bengal, are facing a crisis after a bumper potato harvest led to a price crash.
India's peak power demand hits all-time high of 256.11GW
India's peak power demand hit an all-time high of 256.11GW yesterday, as per the latest data from the Power Ministry.
UP: Birthday cake smear sparks shooting, 3 family members killed
A birthday celebration in Bulandshahr's Khurja Nagar area turned deadly when a minor dispute over cake-smearing led to three people being shot dead.