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Over 1,500 Indians rescued from cyber slavery in Southeast Asia
Indian job seekers are falling prey to cyber slavery rackets in Myanmar and Cambodia, lured by fraudulent job postings and then forced into cyber fraud activities.
Tamil Nadu drops nearly 60 lakh voters from its list
As the 2026 Assembly elections near, Tamil Nadu has reportedly removed over 5.89 million voters from its rolls during the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR).
Jamiat chief's 'Vande Mataram' comment stirs controversy
Maulana Mahmood Madani, chief of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, threatens legal action against the compulsory recitation of national song 'Vande Mataram' in schools.
Mumbai's getting smarter about air pollution with MANAS
Mumbai is set to launch its first independent Air Quality Index (AQI) monitoring platform, featuring an AI model for predicting pollution causes and mitigation measures.
Major parts of India now fall under 'ultra-high' earthquake risk zones
India's new seismic map reveals that 61% of the country now falls under moderate to high earthquake risk zones, highlighting the vulnerability of the Himalayan region.
Converts to Christianity can't get SC benefits, rules Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court is considering whether a person who converts to Christianity can still claim benefits as a Scheduled Caste.
Major fire hits Ahmedabad complex, but everyone's safe
A devastating fire, fuelled by motor oil, destroyed 12 shops and impacted four workshops in Ahmedabad's Vrajeshwari complex.
Delhi HC cancels divorce decree, sends judge for retraining
The Delhi High Court has ordered a Family Court judge to undergo comprehensive refresher training in matrimonial law after granting a divorce based on a non-existent law.
India now has more doctors per person than WHO recommends
The Indian government reports a doctor-population ratio of 1:811, with significant increases in medical colleges and seats since 2014.
Cyclone Montha causes massive losses in Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has estimated a total loss of ₹6,356 crore due to the destructive Cyclone Montha. The cyclone affected multiple sectors and impacted 3,109 villages.
Mumbai lost ₹2,000cr to cyber frauds in just 5 years
Mumbai has lost over Rs 2,000 crore to cyber frauds including OTP scams and ATM hacks in the past five years, with minimal recoveries made.
Pregnant Indian woman gets bail after months in Bangladesh jail
Sunali Khatun, a pregnant Indian woman detained in Bangladesh for illegal entry, has been granted bail and the Supreme Court of India has urged the government to repatriate her.
Navy Day: Indian Navy steps up its game
Indian Navy Chief, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, reveals that the first four Rafale Marine fighter jets are scheduled for arrival in 2029.
Mumbai's air stays unhealthy, court steps in on pollution
Mumbai's air quality has drastically deteriorated, prompting the Bombay High Court to order a construction site audit and activists to declare a health emergency.
New rent rules drop July 2025: What you need to know
The Indian government's New Rent Rules 2025 will bring significant changes to rental agreements, aiming to provide clarity and reduce disputes.
Man allegedly murders wife after fight over PUBG addiction
An unemployed man in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district allegedly killed his wife following a dispute over his addiction to the mobile game PUBG.
IAS officer's daughter dies by suicide after dowry harassment claims
A 25-year-old woman, daughter of an IAS officer, allegedly committed suicide in Tadepalli, Andhra Pradesh after previously alleging dowry harassment.
West Bengal government announces 157 holidays for employees in 2026
The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government has unveiled its 2026 calendar, offering employees more than 150 holidays, including weekly offs.
Navi Mumbai airport drops 1st look ahead of December 25 opening
A new video provides a virtual tour of the Navi Mumbai International Airport, showcasing its lotus-themed interiors and advanced check-in counters.
Indian Navy steps up to protect key sea routes
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announced the deployment of 40 warships in the Red Sea to counter global maritime threats and safeguard cargo worth USD 5.6 billion.
Jammu & Kashmir set for cold, dry days—here's what to expect
The Meteorological Centre in Srinagar predicts no significant snowfall and persistently cold, dry weather in Jammu & Kashmir until at least December 5.
UK widow asks council to rethink bull sculpture near her home
Wendy Pleasant, whose husband was killed by cattle, is protesting against the installation of a bull sculpture near her home by Cumberland Council.
IndiGo flight leaves 100+ stranded after 6-hour delay—here's what happened
Over 100 passengers on a Bengaluru-bound IndiGo flight faced a six-hour delay, causing frustration and forcing some to cancel their onward international connections.
Bihar MLA's oath video sparks talk on politicians' education
Vibha Devi, a Janata Dal (United) MLA from Nawada, Bihar, faced difficulty reading her oath, sparking debates on social media about politicians' qualifications.
Cyclone Ditwah brings cool, rainy vibes to Bengaluru
Bengaluru is witnessing cooler weather and light rainfall due to the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, as per the India Meteorological Department's forecast.
Karnataka MP gets unexpected request: "Can you get me an iPhone 17 Pro Max?"
A young constituent, Prateek Malaji, surprised former Chief Minister of Karnataka and current MP Jagadish Shettar by requesting the latest iPhone 17 Pro Max during a phone call.
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.
UP: Bawaria gang leader Mithun killed in police encounter
Mithun, the notorious kingpin of the Bawaria gang, was shot dead by Uttar Pradesh police. He was wanted in over 20 criminal cases across multiple states.
IndiGo passengers at several airports report significant delays
IndiGo passengers were hit by major flight delays across several airports on Tuesday.
UP: 3 dead, 24 injured as bus-truck collide; fire breaks out
Three individuals died and 24 were injured when a bus collided with a truck and hit a live wire, sparking a fire, in Uttar Pradesh's Balrampur district.
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).
23 students arrested after Delhi air pollution protest, police cite 'Naxal links'
Delhi Police have opposed bail for students arrested during an India Gate protest, citing Instagram posts allegedly glorifying Maoist commander Madvi Hidma and Marxism.
IMD warns of heavy rain and cold wave across India
The India Meteorological Department predicts heavy rainfall in Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, while Delhi is expected to experience cold wave conditions.
IndiGo delays spark passenger outrage; airline blames software upgrades
IndiGo passengers experienced significant delays, sparking chaos at several airports and prompting a wave of complaints on social media.
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.
GPS spoofing hits flights at 7 big Indian airports
The Indian government confirmed GPS spoofing signals at major airports last month, causing disruption but not affecting flight operations.
'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.
Bengaluru's "Radha vs Radha" land drama: Who really owns Krishnan's ₹20cr plot?
A land dispute involving four women, all named Radha, claiming to be the lawful wife of a man named Krishnan, has turned into a complex legal puzzle over a Rs 20 crore property in Bengaluru.
Delhi's air quality takes a hit as temps rise
Delhi experienced a thick haze on Tuesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) rising to 336. Concurrently, the city's minimum temperature increased to 9.6°C.
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.
PM Modi heads to Lucknow for Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow on December 25 to celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Fuel prices hold steady for now
Petrol and diesel prices for December 2, 2025, have been released across various Indian cities. The rates are updated daily at 6 AM by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).
Chennai Metro train stops mid-journey, passengers walk through tunnel
A technical glitch or power outage forced Chennai metro passengers to walk through a tunnel after their train got stuck between stations.
India's HIV fight: Big wins, but Northeast sees worrying spike
India has seen an 81% decrease in AIDS-related deaths and a 49% drop in new HIV infections since 2010, outpacing global trends.
Supreme Court to hear plea for including CAA applicants in voter list
The Supreme Court will review a plea to include persecuted minorities awaiting citizenship in voter lists, potentially preventing statelessness and disenfranchisement.
Mumbai: Guest speaker at St Xavier's faces FIR for sexual harassment
Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against a 61-year-old guest speaker from Vidarbha, accused of sexually harassing ten students at St Xavier’s College.
4 dead, 1 injured in South Delhi footwear shop fire
A devastating fire in a South Delhi footwear shop, possibly ignited by a petrol canister, resulted in four deaths. Police are now searching for a missing survivor.
Gangster Inderpreet Singh shot dead in Chandigarh
In a suspected inter-gang rivalry, Inderpreet Singh, an associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi group, was shot dead in a premeditated attack in Chandigarh's Sector 26.
Families protest in Delhi, demand return of Indians allegedly forced into Russia-Ukraine war
Indian families demonstrated at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, demanding the safe return of their relatives allegedly recruited to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Cyclone Ditwah: Modi pledges support as Sri Lanka reels from disaster
Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of India's ongoing support under 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' following Cyclone Ditwah.
India kicks off major military makeover in 'Year of reforms'
India's armed forces are undergoing a significant transformation, with the implementation of integrated theatre commands (ITCs) taking centre stage.
Bridge collapse in Raisen kills ex-CRPF jawan, injures 10
A bridge undergoing repairs on the Bareli–Pipariya highway in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh collapsed, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries.
UP cop arrested for torching woman's vehicles after rejected advances
A suspended sub-inspector in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly setting fire to a woman's scooter and her son's motorcycle after she refused his advances.
Delhi blast: NIA raids in Kashmir, Lucknow; 7 arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has raided several locations in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, seizing various digital devices linked to the Delhi bomb blast case.
₹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.