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Meenakshi Pandey assaulted by father-in-law in Kanpur over alleged dowry
A disturbing video has surfaced, showing a woman from Kanpur being brutally assaulted by her father-in-law over alleged dowry demands.
Foreign woman confronts Indian woman burying pooja at Sai Ghat
A video showing a foreign woman challenging an Indian woman for polluting the Ganga Ghat in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand has gone viral, sparking widespread internet outrage.
TCS faces 9 FIRs over Nashik sexual harassment, religious conversion
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suspended employees under investigation for sexual harassment and religious coercion at its Nashik operation, affirming a zero-tolerance policy.
Karnataka proposes bill using AI, mandates synthetic content labeling
Karnataka proposes an AI-led social media regulation bill, focusing on user safety and content moderation. The bill also mandates labelling of synthetic content.
Delhi's main airport releases footage of aggressive stray dog incidents
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has released footage of dog bite incidents, urging passengers to avoid feeding or approaching stray dogs on the premises.
Rajasthan student says JBL Tune Beam 2 burst, eardrum inflamed
A student from Rajasthan alleges that her JBL Tune Beam 2 earbud 'burst' in her ear, causing eardrum inflammation, leading to an investigation by the company.
Passenger leaves snack trash on IndiGo flight, Swapnil Srivastav posts
Kidbea founder, Swapnil Srivastav, sparked online discussions about civic responsibility after witnessing a co-passenger littering on an IndiGo flight.
Supreme Court to hear West Bengal voter-list freeze objections
The Supreme Court is set to hear a series of pleas on Monday regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
BMC cuts water 18 hours to install Bhandarwada hill valves
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is imposing a water cut in South and Central Mumbai for valve installation, affecting multiple wards and areas.
Alappuzha woman, 25, alleges sexual harassment by Sinil Sabad
A woman, injured in an accident, alleges she was sexually harassed by a man while being transported to a hospital in Kayamkulam, Kerala.
Amarnath Yatra 2026 dates set July 3 to August 28
The Amarnath Yatra 2026, a significant religious pilgrimage in India, is scheduled to start on July 3. The registration process for devotees begins on April 15.
Delhi Police arrest Babidul Khan in Tawang for 5cr scam
A 24-year-old man accused of a cross-border digital fraud was arrested by Delhi Police in Tawang, near the China border, following a 500-km pursuit.
Nagpur court finds kitchen ban can count as mental cruelty
The Nagpur Bench of the Bombay High Court ruled that barring a wife from her matrimonial home's kitchen constitutes mental cruelty, denying relief to the husband.
Telangana declares inter results for almost 1 million students
The Telangana State Board of Intermediate Education (TGBIE) has released the 1st and 2nd Intermediate Public Examinations results, with pass percentages of 66.20% and 70.58% respectively.
Six Jammu and Kashmir men die in Kuwait highway crash
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has requested External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's urgent intervention to repatriate the remains of six youths killed in a Kuwait road accident.
S Jaishankar meets UAE deputy PM amid Middle East unrest
External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar thanked the UAE for safeguarding the Indian community amidst escalating Middle East conflict and failed US-Iran talks.
S Jaishankar visits UAE, reassures Indians amid West Asia conflict
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar initiated his UAE visit by meeting Indian community members, discussing India's efforts towards their welfare amidst the West Asia conflict.
Election Commission transfers 12 West Bengal police ahead of polls
The Election Commission of India has mandated a significant reshuffle, transferring 12 senior police officers in Kolkata and state police ahead of the West Bengal polls.
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 210km Dehradun-Delhi Expressway April 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the Dehradun-Delhi Expressway in Uttarakhand on April 14, enhancing connectivity between the regions.
Delhi energy crunch drives migrant families to consider returning home
Domestic migrants in India are considering returning home as energy resources, particularly cooking gas, become scarce and expensive due to the Middle East war.
EC removes 5.2cr, adds 2cr across 12 states and UTs
India's recent voter verification drive across 12 states found nearly 10% of the electorate invalid, leading to the deletion of approximately 5.2 crore names.
Supreme Court: Rajasthan milk cooperative election rights are statutory
The Supreme Court has ruled that the right to vote and contest elections are not fundamental rights, overturning a previous decision by the Rajasthan High Court.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train 2nd TBM assembly begins 39 meters underground
The assembly of the second Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) project has begun at Sawli, near Ghansoli.
India's petrol and diesel unchanged despite crude falling 10%-12%
Despite a significant drop in global crude oil prices, retail fuel rates for petrol and diesel in major Indian cities remain unchanged on 12 April.
Delhi LG seeks Mehrauli dogs' removal or control, activists warn
Animal welfare activists in Delhi have criticized a directive from the lieutenant governor's office to "remove or control" stray dogs at Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
Rohit Kadam booked for allegedly filming woman at Ajay Lodge
Rohit Kadam, a television journalist, has been accused of filming a woman without her consent in Pune, with three other journalists also implicated but not named in the FIR.
Seven Nashik BPO employees arrested over rape and harassment
Seven employees of a Nashik-based BPO have been terminated following their arrest for alleged sexual harassment and rape, while the HR manager is under investigation.
Central observer, Kerala officials clash over EVM at Baselios College
A Central Observer's attempt to change the strong-room locking protocols in Kerala led to a standoff involving local election officials and CISF personnel.
Vande Bharat sleeper to link Mumbai and Bengaluru by 2026
A new Vande Bharat Sleeper train, connecting Mumbai to Bengaluru, is expected to commence operations by the end of 2026.
Concrete mixer truck topples at Keesara killing B. Srinivas Rao
Prominent High Court Advocate, B. Srinivas Rao, was killed when a concrete mixer truck toppled onto his BMW on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway.
India evacuates 600+ fishermen from Iran, 300+ land Chennai
Union Minister Piyush Goyal welcomed over 300 Indian fishermen, evacuated from Iran amid regional conflicts, at Chennai International Airport.
India's influencers promote cheaper Chinese peptides as weight loss shortcut
Indians are increasingly turning to untested Chinese weight-loss peptides, bypassing expensive doctor-prescribed medications and risking potential health consequences.
4.6 magnitude tremors hit Jammu & Kashmir's Doda
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck Doda, Jammu and Kashmir, early Sunday morning.
Mina Jalal dies before SIR decision, family files tribunal case
Mina Jalal, a 77-year-old woman who passed away recently, was posthumously included in the voter list while her husband and son were excluded in Bengal.
Sopore girl Aiman Adnan Sheikh killed in attack by dogs
An eight-year-old girl, Aiman Adnan Sheikh, was tragically mauled to death by dogs in Sopore's Seloo village, marking the second such fatality within a year.
Mathura boat tragedy toll rises to 11, boat operator arrested
The death toll in the Mathura boat tragedy has risen to 11, officials said on Saturday.
7 held from Nashik BPO over harassment, 'corporate jihad' row
The Nashik Police have arrested nine people, including a Human Resources (HR) manager, in connection with a case of alleged sexual and religious harassment at a local Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) unit.
Mathura boat tragedy: PM Modi announces ₹2 lakh compensation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced an ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh each to the families of those who died in the Mathura boat tragedy.
Dehradun: Man arrested for spying for ISI-linked terrorist
The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttarakhand Police has arrested a 29-year-old man, Vikrant Kashyap, for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistan-based terrorist.
Mild earthquake hits Maharashtra's Hingoli, no reports of casualties
An earthquake of 4.7 magnitude struck the Hingoli district in Maharashtra's Marathwada region on Saturday morning. The tremors were felt in the neighboring Nanded and Parbhani districts as well.
India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon
India has expressed "deep concern" over the large number of civilian casualties in Lebanon.
Thunderstorms, scattered rain likely in northeastern, southern India: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a stark contrast in weather conditions across India on Saturday.
Kerala girl missing for 3 days found dead in Karnataka
A 15-year-old girl from Kerala, who had gone missing during a family trip to Karnataka's Chikkamagaluru district, was found dead on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh: 10 dead, several missing as Mathura boat capsizes
A tragic boating accident occurred in the Yamuna River at KC Ghat, Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh's Mathura district, on Friday afternoon.
'Mahakumbh viral girl' Monalisa a minor; POCSO case against husband
Monalisa, popularly known as the "Mahakumbh viral girl," has once again made headlines after her marriage to a Muslim man.
No 'zombie drug': Bengaluru police debunk viral video
The Bagalur police in Bengaluru have arrested a 29-year-old man for spreading misinformation about a "zombie drug" through a viral video.
'26 Indians forced into Ukraine war': SC seeks Centre's response
The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Union Government on a habeas corpus petition seeking directions for the safe repatriation of 26 Indian nationals allegedly detained in Russia and forced to fight in the Ukraine war.
'Kaale' husband doesn't deserve me: MP woman stages robbery-gone-wrong murder
In a shocking case from Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, a spice trader was murdered in a meticulously planned conspiracy by his wife and her lover.
Justice Yashwant Varma submits resignation to President
Justice Yashwant Varma of the Allahabad High Court has submitted his resignation to the President.
Andhra Pradesh: 3 girls drown while taking selfies at waterfall
Three teenage girls drowned while taking selfies at the Mullungummi waterfall in Andhra Pradesh's Alluri Sitharama Raju district on Thursday, NDTV reported.
Lieutenant Colonel Purohit, acquitted in Malegaon blast, cleared for promotion
The Indian Army has cleared Lieutenant Colonel Prasad Shrikant Purohit for a promotion to the rank of Brigadier.
Foreign Secretary Misri meets FBI, Pentagon officials during US visit
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is on a visit to Washington, United States, where he has held several high-level meetings. The talks are aimed at strengthening India-US cooperation in security, defense, and economic spheres.
Fire breaks out at Terminal 1 of Mumbai international airport
A fire broke out at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai on Thursday.
Copyright for AI artwork? Delhi HC seeks Copyright Office's decision
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Copyright Office to decide on a copyright application for an AI-generated artwork within eight weeks.
Nashik techies allege workplace sexual-harassment; HR says some gestures 'common'
The Nashik police have arrested six employees of an IT company following multiple complaints of sexual harassment and exploitation.
Manesar: Salary hike protest turns violent; vehicles vandalized, workers lathi-charged
Tensions flared up in Gurugram's IMT Manesar as police lathi-charged thousands of protesting contractual workers on Thursday.
Pune woman permanently paralyzed after water slide accident at park
A day of fun turned into a nightmare for 37-year-old Ashwini Sandeep Napte at the Jai Malhar Agro Tourism Centre's water park in Maharashtra's Pune district.
Indian vessel carrying over 15,000 tons of LPG reaches Mumbai
An India-flagged liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tanker, Green Asha, has arrived at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) in Navi Mumbai.
Multiple landslides hit North Sikkim; over 1,000 stranded
The Indian Army has successfully rescued 135 tourists stranded in North Sikkim after multiple landslides cut road connectivity.
Heavy rain expected in Jammu, Assam, Himachal, other states
An active western disturbance is likely to trigger a spell of rain with thunderstorms, hail and strong winds across several parts of India.
Celebrations across Kashmir valley after Iran ceasefire announcement
The Kashmir Valley erupted in celebrations after a ceasefire was announced between Iran, the United States, and Israel.
Constable, key witness in TN father-son custodial killings, reveals everything
Nine police officers from Tamil Nadu were sentenced to death this week for the custodial deaths of P Jayaraj and his son, J Bennix.
Delhi HC seeks action against journalist Rana Ayyub's X posts
The Delhi High Court has taken cognizance of a petition seeking action against journalist Rana Ayyub for allegedly posting derogatory content about Hindu deities on social media platform X.
IMD warns of thundersqualls, hailstorms across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a spell of intense weather across India over the next few days.
Anant Ambani pledges ₹18cr for temple, animal welfare in Kerala
Anant Ambani, the Executive Director of Reliance Industries Limited, has pledged ₹18 crore for the development of temple infrastructure as well as animal welfare in Kerala.
Manipur: 3 killed in firing during protest against kids' killings
At least three people were killed and several others injured when Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel opened fire at a protest in Bishnupur district's Tronglaobi Maning in Manipur, local media reported.
Aerobridge ceiling panel falls on flyer's head at Hyderabad airport
A United States citizen, Deepak Adoni, was injured after a metal panel from an aerobridge's ceiling fell on him at Hyderabad Airport.
Internet shut, curfew in Manipur after 2 kids killed
Violence erupted in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Tuesday as protests intensified over the death of two children in a suspected rocket attack.
Passenger finds cockroach-like insect in Vande Bharat meal
A passenger traveling on the Vande Bharat train from Ahmedabad to Mumbai claimed that they found an insect in their meal.
Amaravati officially declared as Andhra Pradesh's capital
Amaravati has been officially declared the capital of Andhra Pradesh, 12 years after the state was bifurcated.
Sabarimala case: Supreme Court begins hearing before 9-judge bench
The Supreme Court has started hearing the Sabarimala case before a nine-judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.
Infant, 5-year-old boy killed in rocket attack in Manipur
A suspected rocket attack on a house in Manipur's Bishnupur district has left two children dead and their mother injured.
'Was looking for nephew': What Delhi Assembly breacher told cops
Sarabjit Singh, the man who drove his vehicle through Gate No. 2. of the Delhi Legislative Assembly on Monday, told cops that he was looking for his missing nephew and that someone had fed him opium, causing him to be disoriented.
Centre doubles LPG allocation for migrant workers amid cylinder crisis
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has doubled the allocation of 5kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders for migrant laborers across all states.
9 TN cops get death sentence for father-son custodial killing
A court in Tamil Nadu's Madurai district has sentenced nine police officers to death for their involvement in the custodial deaths of trader P Jayaraj and his son J Benicks.
Masked driver arrested after breaching Delhi Assembly, placing bouquet inside
The masked man who breached the security of the Delhi Assembly on Monday afternoon by ramming his car through Gate No. 2 has been arrested.
DRDO-linked offices get bomb threats; Udayanidhi Stalin's son also targeted
A major security operation has been launched at key defense establishments in Bengaluru after a series of bomb threat emails were sent to offices linked to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Delhi toy car bomb plot: 2 JeM-linked men arrested
Two men, identified as Mossab Ahdam alias Kalam Kalyan and Mohammad Hamad Kollara, were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell and Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) in a joint operation.
Maharashtra police, IIT, Navy launch app to monitor coastal vessels
The Maharashtra police have partnered with the Indian Navy and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to launch a mobile application named Marine Domain Awareness (MDA).
Ladakhi buys single egg for ₹25,000 at Iran donation drive
Residents of Leh district in Ladakh have been collecting donations for the victims of the ongoing conflict in Iran.
Masked driver rams Delhi Assembly gate, places bouquet and flees
A car rammed through the main gate of the Delhi Assembly before entering the complex, sparking alarm among security personnel.
DU colleges evacuated after bomb threat emails: Delhi Police
Two colleges of the Delhi University, Ramjas College and Miranda House, were evacuated on Monday morning after receiving bomb threat emails.
Marine engineering student dies after basketball pole falls on him
A 20-year-old marine engineering student died after a dilapidated basketball pole collapsed on him at the Tolani Maritime Institute in Pune's Induri, Maval.
Traffic suspended on Jammu-Srinagar highway after heavy landslide in Ramban
Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended early Monday due to landslides and shooting stones triggered by rainfall in Ramban.
'Didn't feel scared': Kerala techie after being rescued from forest
A 36-year-old woman from Kerala, G S Sharanya, was found safe after going missing for four days in the Tadiandamol hills of Karnataka's Kodagu district.
Snakes, crocodiles to replace barbed wire on marshy India-Bangladesh border?
The Border Security Force (BSF) is mulling over an unconventional idea to tackle infiltration along the India-Bangladesh border.
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.
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.