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Delhi: Teen confesses to murder while reporting stolen phone
A 17-year-old, accused of killing a man in Delhi, unknowingly walked into the police station where his CCTV footage was being examined.
Government deactivates 25 million+ Aadhaar numbers of deceased persons
The Indian government has deactivated over 2.5 crore Aadhaar numbers of deceased individuals to prevent potential identity fraud and unauthorized welfare benefits usage.
Man saves cows from train on tracks in viral video
In a viral video, an unidentified man risks his life to save several cows and buffalo dangerously close to railway tracks amidst thick fog.
UP: Infant dies, 12 injured in double-decker bus accident
An infant was tragically killed and 12 others injured when a double-decker bus overturned on the Agra-Lucknow Expressway in Firozabad.
Kerala ditches SilverLine, greenlights new high-speed rail project
Kerala government has approved a Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) for high-speed rail travel, aiming to improve connectivity and reduce environmental impact.
Indian Railways to introduce overnight Vande Bharat trains: All details
Indian Railways has announced plans to manufacture 260 Vande Bharat Sleeper trainsets, designed for long-distance journeys of up to 1,500 km.
Mamata Banerjee's plea on voter list revision reaches Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has urged the Election Commission to ensure sensitivity and accuracy during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal.
No entry for Shankaracharya in Ayodhya until he does this
An Ayodhya seer warns Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwarananda against entering the town without apologising for remarks against Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
Ghaziabad sisters die after jumping from building: What we know
Three minor sisters tragically died after jumping from a ninth-floor flat in Ghaziabad, allegedly influenced by an addictive online Korean task-based game.
Karnataka: Man dies after being assaulted over unpaid cigarette bill
A shop owner in Belagavi, Karnataka was fatally assaulted by four intoxicated youths following a disagreement over cigarette payment.
Vande Bharat sleeper now serves chicken meals: Here's why
IRCTC has updated the food menu on the Howrah-Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat Sleeper train, now offering non-vegetarian meal options during ticket booking.
J&K: Two JeM militants killed in Udhampur encounter
In an anti-terror operation in Udhampur, Jammu, two unidentified terrorists were killed. The operation, named Kiya, was launched based on specific intelligence input.
Andre Beteille, India's most influential sociologists, passes away at 91
André Béteille, esteemed Indian sociologist and writer, passed away aged 91. Known for his work on social inequality and caste in India, he was a respected intellectual figure.
Kashmir's winter wonderland: Pahalgam, Gulmarg see temperatures drop to -8degC
Night temperatures in Kashmir's tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Pahalgam have plunged several degrees below freezing, while other parts of the valley experience warmer nights.
DRDO test-fires ramjet propulsion system that powers next-gen missiles
India has successfully demonstrated the Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) system, marking a significant advancement in missile technology and bolstering its defence capabilities.
Man kills mother's former partner after 10 years of elopement
In a horrifying act of revenge, Erayya Mathapati brutally killed his rival, who had eloped with his mother, and then stood on the victim's body.
US-India trade understanding: What does it mean for both sides
Indian farmers, under the Samyukta Kisan Morcha, express anger over the India-US trade deal, fearing it could flood markets with subsidized US agricultural products.
Over half a million preventable cancer cases in India (2022)
In India, nearly 37.1% of cancer cases, amounting to approximately 520,000 instances, are preventable for both men and women.
Ghaziabad sisters die by suicide after playing Korean game: Report
Chetan Kumar, the father of three girls who committed suicide in Ghaziabad, was married twice to two sisters and had five children.
Ajit Pawar's last call before crash: 'Unity among all religions'
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) released Ajit Pawar's last phone call, emphasizing his commitment to unity among all religions and castes before his fatal plane crash.
India, UK ink criminal record exchange deal
India and the United Kingdom have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to facilitate real-time exchange of criminal records and intelligence.
Korean-culture obsession angle emerges after Ghaziabad sisters die by suicide
In a tragic incident, three minor sisters allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the ninth floor of their apartment building in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi businessman dies after delivery agents attack him with helmets
A 36-year-old businessman, Shivam Gupta, died after being brutally attacked by delivery agents in Connaught Place, Delhi.
Can you sell non-veg food near temples? Telangana HC's order
The Telangana High Court has ordered the state government to create a policy regulating the sale and consumption of non-vegetarian food near places of worship, schools, and hospitals.
Karnataka's railway stations to get a makeover: Find out how
South Western Railway (SWR) has received ₹2,110 crore under the 'Amrit Station Scheme' to redevelop 61 railway stations in Karnataka.
3 sisters jump off 9th floor; gaming addiction in focus
Three sisters allegedly died by suicide in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The victims were identified as Nishika (16), Prachi (14), and Pakhi (12).
Man killed by wild elephant in Kerala's Thrissur
A 32-year-old man, Shijo Puthenveetil, was fatally attacked by a wild elephant near Peechi in Kerala's Thrissur region while grazing his goats.
Delhi-NCR: Heavy fog, rain in parts; air quality very poor
Delhi-NCR woke up to dense fog and 'very poor' air quality, with an overall AQI of 312, according to Central Pollution Control Board data.
Man shaves wife's head over extramarital affair suspicion
A man in Karnataka's Bagalkot district was arrested for assaulting his wife and forcibly shaving her head, allegedly suspecting her of infidelity.
UP: Notorious contract killer with ₹1 lakh bounty shot dead
A wanted contract killer, Banarasi Yadav, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force in Varanasi.
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Gas tanker overturns, causes hours-long traffic jam
An overturned gas tanker caused a massive traffic jam on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, leaving hundreds of vehicles stranded overnight.
Punjab-Haryana HC drops rape case against Army officer
The Punjab and Haryana high court has dismissed a rape case against an army officer, stating that a consensual relationship's breakdown does not constitute rape.
'Social boycott': Family faces expulsion for son marrying local girl
The panchayat of Rogla village, Sangrur district, has called for a social boycott and relocation of a family after their son married within the same village.
Maharashtra to remove 1cr voters from rolls: Why, how
The Election Commission of India's state branch has initiated the pre-Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll, potentially eliminating around 10 million voters.
Delhi govt to give ₹850 for each LPG cylinder
The Delhi Cabinet has approved a scheme to provide financial assistance for two LPG cylinders annually to all ration card holder families.
Delhi teen kills man who allegedly tried to molest him
A 17-year-old, accused of murdering a 39-year-old man in Delhi, unknowingly walked into the police station where his CCTV footage was being examined.
Congress leaders summoned in Rajat Sharma's defamation case
A Delhi court has summoned Congress's Jairam Ramesh, Pawan Khera, and Ragini Nayak in a defamation case filed by India TV chairman Rajat Sharma.
'Identified ailment': SC on delays in HC judgments
The Supreme Court of India has criticized certain high court judges for reserving verdicts for years, calling it an 'ailment' in the justice delivery system.
Assam boat capsize: 3 children still missing in Barpeta
Three students from Shagunchar village are missing after a boat capsized in the Gangadhar River, Assam during their return journey from a feast.
'We are not slaves of algorithms': Gig workers protest
Over 70 gig workers convened at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, joining a nationwide protest against app-based companies for improved social security benefits.
Budget 2026-27: Health allocation gets nearly 10% bump
Despite levying a health cess, the Indian government's health expenditure has decreased compared to pre-cess levels, both in terms of budget share and GDP proportion.
Delhi University to reopen iconic 'Vande Mataram Hall' on this date
Delhi University's Vice-chancellor, Yogesh Singh, inaugurated the Vande Mataram Hall at the Faculty of Arts, marking 150 years of the iconic song.
Mumbai: Drug traffickers attack police with swords, hockey sticks
A routine anti-narcotics operation in Mumbai turned deadly when drug traffickers attacked police with swords and firearms, as captured in a harrowing video.
UP: 14-year-old girl gang-raped by classmate, others; 2 arrested
A Class 8 girl in Deoria was drugged and gang-raped by her schoolmates, with the crime being revealed two months later when a medical examination confirmed her pregnancy.
Lung cancer in Mumbai: 83% South Asian women non-smokers
Mumbai is witnessing a worrying increase in lung cancer cases among non-smokers, with air pollution and occupational hazards being major contributors, according to a recent report.
Delhi: Auto-rickshaw driver, woman caught smuggling 1.58kg heroin worth ₹5cr
In a major drug bust, Delhi Police arrested two people, including a woman, in the Gulabi Bagh area of North Delhi on Monday.
DGCA dismisses claims, finds Boeing's AI132 fuel switches 'satisfactory'
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has dismissed viral claims about a defect in the fuel cut-off switch on Air India's Boeing 787-8 aircraft.
Joint statement on India-US trade deal likely this week
The government of India sources told ANI on Tuesday that a joint statement of the India-US FTA is likely to be issued this week.
CBI registers Ankita Bhandari murder case, probe into 'VIP' angle
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has re-registered the Ankita Bhandari murder case, Times Now News said, quoting officials.
Agriculture, dairy protected in India-US deal: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has announced that India's agriculture and dairy sectors are fully protected under the new trade deal with the United States.
Trump's 'Mayor of Mar-a-Lago' Sergio Gor engineers US-India trade breakthrough
The United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has been credited with playing a pivotal role in the recent trade deal between the US and India.
Rajasthan: Brits asked to 'leave India' for posting anti-Israel stickers
The Rajasthan police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has issued a "leave India" notice to two British tourists, identified as Lewis Gabriel Dee and Anueshi Emma Christine.
Air India orders fleet-wide re-inspection of Boeing 787s after incident
Air India has ordered a precautionary fleet-wide reinspection of the Fuel Control Switch (FCS) latch on its Boeing 787 aircraft.
Uttarakhand: Himachal Roadways bus falls into gorge, rescue operations on
A Himachal Roadways bus carrying over 30 passengers fell into a gorge on the Kwanu-Meenus Road in Kalsi, Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday, ANI reported.
Father drowns daughter to qualify for Maharashtra's 2-child poll norm
In a shocking incident, Telangana police have arrested Pandurang Kondamangale, a resident of Kerur village in Maharashtra's Nanded district for murdering his daughter, Prachi.
Air India grounds Dreamliner after fuel switch slips to 'cutoff'
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner was grounded after its left fuel control switch failed to remain in the "run" position during engine startup.
'Unlocks immense opportunities': Modi thanks Trump for tariff reduction
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked United States President Donald Trump for reducing tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%.
'Sonam Wangchuk was inciting Nepal-like Gen-Z protest': Centre tells SC
The Union government has accused Ladakh social activist Sonam Wangchuk of inciting a Gen-Z protest similar to those in Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.
SC rejects PIL on caste census procedures, urges Centre review
The Supreme Court has declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) questioning the procedures for recording, classifying, and verifying caste data in the 2027 general census.
How to get 3% discount on Northern Railway's unreserved tickets
Northern Railway has launched a new initiative, "Unreserved Tickets x Win Win Deal," to promote cashless transactions and digital ticketing in India.
CJ Roy death case: BJP calls SIT hasty, politically motivated
CJ Roy, the Chairman of the Confident Group and a prominent businessman, allegedly died by suicide on January 30.
Wife strangles husband with family's help over financial disputes
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly was allegedly murdered by his wife and her family over financial disputes.
Odisha: Male warden accused of sexually abusing physically impaired students
The Red Cross School for the Blind, Deaf and Mute in Paramanandapur, Kalahandi, Odisha, has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment.
Modi government revises international baggage rules: How it affects you?
The Indian government has revised its baggage rules, increasing the customs duty-free limit for passengers.
Pune Porsche crash: SC grants bail to 3 accused
The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to three accused in the Pune Porsche crash case. The incident, which took place in May 2024, resulted in the deaths of two young software engineers.
Delhi government defers private school fee law to 2026-27 session
The Delhi government has informed the Supreme Court that the implementation of a law regulating private school fees will start from the 2026-27 academic session, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
UP crime plummets, CCTV expands amid 'zero-tolerance' reforms
The Uttar Pradesh government has emphasized the significant improvement in the state's law and order situation since 2017.
Addicted to momos, UP teen steals gold ornaments for snacks
In a bizarre incident, a 14-year-old boy in Uttar Pradesh's Deoria district has been accused of stealing jewelry worth lakhs from his home.
Roads and highways allocation in Budget 2026 touches ₹3.1L crore
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹3.10 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
Rajkot: Differently abled man held for raping daughter, minor niece
The Rajkot Rural Police have arrested a differently-abled man for allegedly raping his daughter and minor niece, according to The Indian Express.
'Frivolous claims': India rejects Pakistan's assertions regarding Balochistan attack involvement
India has rejected Pakistan's allegations of its involvement in recent attacks in Balochistan.
Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹18,000cr for power distribution reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an allocation of ₹18,000 crore for the Power Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in Union Budget 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Railways gets allocation of ₹2.81L crore
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹2.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Railways.
Bihar bird flu alarm: Dead crows test positive; know details
Authorities in Darbhanga district of Bihar have confirmed an outbreak of bird flu after a sudden spike in crow deaths. The virus was identified as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1.
'Ravan' blinded after Ram's arrow accidentally hits him during Ramlila
A 35-year-old Dalit man, Sunil Kumar, lost his eyesight after an arrow shot during a Ramlila performance in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district hit him in the eye.
Budget 2026: New dedicated freight corridor to connect Surat, Dankuni
In her ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated freight corridor between Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West Bengal.
7 high-speed rail corridors to link India's growth cities
In her ninth consecutive Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors to serve as "growth connectors."
'I'm Brahmin': Kolkata server arrested for serving YouTuber beef
A waiter at Olypub, a popular bar-cum-restaurant on Park Street in Kolkata, has been arrested after actor and YouTuber Sayak Chakraborty accused the establishment of serving him beef instead of mutton.
Punjab, Haryana, Himachal log excess January rain, contradicting forecasts
Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh have defied weather forecasts by receiving excess rainfall in January.
'Trashy criminal ruminations': India slams PM Modi's Epstein files mention
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has rejected any suggestion of wrongdoing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name appeared in the recently released United States Department of Justice files.
Sonam Wangchuk rushed to AIIMS Jodhpur after stomach pain
Activist and innovator Sonam Wangchuk was taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jodhpur for a medical examination on Saturday morning, PTI reported, quoting officials.
Ayodhya Ram temple construction to end by April 30
The construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya is expected to be completed by April 30, Ram Temple Construction Committee chairman Nripendra Mishra announced after a meeting.
Bomb threats received for Dera Ballan ahead of PM's visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jalandhar, Punjab, bomb threats were received for Dera Sachkhand Ballan and two local schools on Saturday.
Chhattisgarh school cooks protesting ₹66 wage, booked for rioting
In Chhattisgarh, around 500-600 cooks under the Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-Poshan) scheme have been booked for "rioting."
TISS replaces student union with 'council,' students cry foul
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has made major changes to its campus politics this year.
Red Fort blast linked to planned coffee chain attacks: NIA
The investigation into the car blast near Delhi's Red Fort on November 10, 2025, has revealed a larger terror plot.
'Ardhangini' wife ideal outdated: Jharkhand HC rejects husband's plea
The Jharkhand High Court has upheld a family court's decision to dismiss a husband's plea for restitution of conjugal rights.
Jaishankar meets Arab League foreign ministers ahead of summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held talks with foreign ministers of several Arab League member countries.
Hyderabad: Armed robbers injure man, flee with ₹6 lakh cash
A brazen robbery took place at the State Bank of India (SBI) main branch ATM in Koti, Hyderabad on Saturday morning.
Bengaluru braces for colder chill as IMD forecasts temperature dip
Bengaluru woke up to a chilly Saturday morning with the minimum temperature around 17°C. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted similar weather conditions for the next few days.