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Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east
The temperatures in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh breached the 49 °C mark on Sunday amid an intensive heatwave in north India, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
J&K: SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing, says LG
Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha termed Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat's recent killing in Budgam district as "premeditated."
Kissing, fondling minor boy not unnatural offense: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court has declared that kissing on the lips and fondling are not unnatural activities under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
TN: 4 workers trapped in stone quarry, rescue operation underway
At least four workers have been trapped in a quarry in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district since Saturday night, reported NDTV.
COVID-19: India logs 2,487 fresh cases, 13 more fatalities
India on Sunday reported nearly 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, slightly less than the previous day.
COVID-19: India logs 2,858 fresh cases, 11 more fatalities
India on Saturday reported nearly 2,900 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal increase from the previous day.
Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque: Videography survey concludes peacefully on day 1
As per court orders, the videography survey of Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque complex resumed on Saturday amid tight security arrangements.
Mughal descendant, historians refute BJP MP's Taj Mahal land claim
Prince Yakub Habeebuddin Tucy, who proclaims himself as a descendant of the Mughals, refuted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Diya Kumari's claim of Taj Mahal's land.
Delhi: 27 dead in massive fire; Kejriwal orders magistrate probe
At least 27 persons were killed and several injured after a massive fire broke out in a multi-story commercial complex near Delhi's Mundka Metro Station on Friday.
Early monsoon to hit Kerala coast on May 27: IMD
The southwest monsoon (SWM) is all set to make landfall in Kerala as early as May 27, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Jammu and Kashmir delimitation: SC seeks Centre's reply on plea
The Supreme Court on Friday sought the Centre, Jammu and Kashmir administration, and the Election Commission of India's responses within six weeks on a plea challenging the delimitation exercise in the union territory to increase the number of Assembly seats in Jammu and Kashmir from 83 to 90.
Gyanvapi Mosque survey: SC refuses to grant interim status quo
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to grant an interim order of status quo on the survey of the Gyanvapi Mosque in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Delhi: Local markets shut to protest MLA Amanatullah Khan's arrest
Local markets in the Okhla Assembly constituency, represented by MLA Amanatullah Khan, remained closed on Friday in protest of his arrest.
Supreme Court refuses to postpone NEET-PG 2022 exam
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2022 scheduled to be held on May 21.
Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists gun down police constable in Pulwama
Jammu and Kashmir Police constable Riyaz Ahmad Thoker was shot dead by a suspected terrorist at his Pulwama residence on Friday.
COVID-19: India logs 2,841 fresh cases, 9 more fatalities
India on Friday reported over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal increase from the previous day.
Protests grip J&K after terrorists kill Kashmiri Pandit
Several parts of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) witnessed massive protests from the Kashmiri Pandits after a 35-year-old man from the community was shot dead in Budgam district on Thursday afternoon.
Karnataka government takes ordinance route to enforce anti-conversion bill
The government of Karnataka promulgated an ordinance to give effect to the anti-conversion bill on Thursday.
Allahabad HC junks plea to open rooms of Taj Mahal
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea seeking to open the doors of 22 sealed rooms of the Taj Mahal to see "the truth, whatever it is."
Assam: Woman, whose son died after citizenship summons, declared Indian
Akol Rani Namasudhra, 82, faced years of misery and strife after her son died by suicide in 2013 as the family was asked to prove their citizenship.
Varanasi: Court refuses to stay Gyanvapi Mosque survey, seeks report
A court in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi on Thursday ruled that survey inside the Gyanvapi Mosque would continue.
COVID-19: India logs 2,827 fresh cases, 24 more fatalities
India on Thursday reported over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of 70 cases from the previous day.
UP DGP Mukul Goel removed for 'neglecting duty, disobeying orders'
Uttar Pradesh's Yogi Adityanath government on Wednesday removed the state's Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel for "not taking interest in departmental work" and "disobeying orders."
ED arrests IAS officer Pooja Singhal in money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Jharkhand mining secretary Pooja Singhal following two days of questioning in a money laundering case.
Tomato flu afflicts 80 Kerala kids: Know symptoms, prevention tips
Kerala reported a mysterious disease called "tomato flu" that has affected more than 80 children under five years of age in the state, the local media reported.
Supreme Court concerned over back-to-back cases against Azam Khan
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday voiced concerns over the back-to-back cases against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan following each release.
India not sending troops to Sri Lanka: Indian High Commission
The Indian High Commission in Colombo on Wednesday firmly denied rumors that New Delhi was sending soldiers to Sri Lanka.
Marital rape: Delhi High Court delivers split verdict
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday gave a split verdict in the marital rape case, referring the matter to the Supreme Court.
FCRA violations: MHA officials, NGO representatives under CBI lens
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday conducted a nationwide operation at about 40 locations in connection with Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 violation.
Rajasthan: Communal tension grips Bhilwara over man's murder; internet suspended
Internet services have been suspended in Rajasthan's Bhilwara from Wednesday morning till Thursday after a 22-year-old man was killed.
Sedition: Supreme Court's historic judgment puts law on hold
In a historic decision, the Supreme Court on Wednesday put a stay on exercising the sedition law.
COVID-19: India logs 2,897 fresh cases, 54 more fatalities
India on Wednesday reported over 2,800 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 600 cases from the previous day.
Cyclone Asani changes course toward Kakinada coast; rains in Andhra
Cyclone Asani—formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal—has changed its course and is now likely to reach the Kakinada coast on Wednesday, said Sunanda, director of Visakhapatnam cyclone warning center.
Madhya Pradesh: Obscene dance program held at fair, official suspended
An obscene dance program organized at a fair in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur has prompted the state government to suspend the district's chief municipal officer (CMO).
Sedition law: 'What about pending cases?' SC asks Centre
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Centre on whether filing sedition cases in the future would be suspended until it reexamines IPC Section 124A.
Cyclone Asani to recurve today; rains in Andhra, Odisha: IMD
Severe cyclone Asani, which has been raging over the Bay of Bengal, would move closer to the northern Andhra Pradesh coast by Tuesday night, predicted the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Mohali: Rocket-propelled grenade hits Punjab Police Intelligence Wing HQ
A grenade propelled by a rocket hit the Intelligence Wing headquarters of the Punjab Police in Mohali on Monday night, the police said.
MP: Groom wears 'sherwani' instead of 'dhoti-kurta', leads to clash
In Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, a tribal groom wearing a sherwani instead of dhoti-kurta at his wedding has sparked a feud between his and the bride's families.
'Ready to re-examine sedition law': Centre reverses position in SC
The Centre on Monday reversed its position on the sedition law in the Supreme Court within just two days.
Delhi: Sahitya Akademi Award winner Nilotpal Mrinal booked for rape
Sahitya Akademi Award-winning author Nilotpal Mrinal has been accused of allegedly raping a 32-year-old woman for 10 years under the pretext of marriage, the Delhi Police said on Monday.