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Teesta Setalvad, Sreekumar sent to 14-day judicial custody
Activist Teesta Setalvad and former DGP RB Sreekumar were sent to 14-day judicial custody by a magisterial court following the end of their police remand on Saturday.
Udaipur killing: Pakistan man instructed accused to 'do something spectacular'
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has determined that the killing of Kanhaiyalal Teli in Udaipur was "meticulously planned" and "instigated" by a person in Pakistan identified as "Salman bhai," reported The Indian Express.
Delhi court reserves order on Mohammed Zubair's bail plea
Delhi's Patiala House Court has reserved the order on the bail application of Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair, who is facing a trial in connection with a contentious tweet he posted in 2018.
Amravati: Home Ministry orders NIA probe into shopkeeper's killing
The Home Affairs Ministry on Saturday ordered the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the recent killing of a shopkeeper in Maharashtra's Amravati district.
SpiceJet flight returns to Delhi after smoke detected in cabin
A Jabalpur-bound SpiceJet flight returned to the Delhi airport on Saturday after the crew noticed smoke in the plane when it had touched an altitude of 5,000 feet.
Rains lash Mumbai, north India; Manipur landslide toll reaches 21
The southwest monsoon advanced into north India on Thursday with rains lashing parts of Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan.
Good news! Centre to promote 8,089 employees, considers reservation provisions
The Union government has passed an order promoting 8,089 officials, including giving reservations in the promotion to people from the Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), as per officials familiar with the development.
Udaipur killer paid Rs. 5,000 for '2611' bike number plate
The Rajasthan Police on Friday made a shocking disclosure in the Udaipur murder case.
Rains lash Mumbai, IMD predicts more in next 24 hours
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted "moderate to heavy rainfall" for Mumbai and suburbs on Friday and a possibility of "very heavy to extremely heavy" showers at isolated places in the next 24 hours even as an orange alert was issued in the city.
Lakhimpur Kheri: Elder sister gets minor raped, murdered by friends
After the alleged gang-rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district on Tuesday, seven accused, including the elder sister of the victim, were arrested on Wednesday.
#NewsBytesExplainer: All about single-use plastic ban effective from today
The ban on single-use plastic came into effect on Friday despite business organizations wishing for a gradual implementation rather than a blanket ban.
Monsoon to cover entire country by July 6, says IMD
As the southwest monsoon hit Delhi-NCR, some parts of Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana on Thursday bringing much-needed relief from the sweltering heat, the India Meteorological Department said that the monsoon will cover the entire stretch of the country by Wednesday.
Sharma is single-handedly responsible for what's happening in India: SC
The Supreme Court today slammed former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Nupur Sharma, who moved the SC seeking transfer of all the FIRs against her to Delhi.
Odisha: Full Jagannath Rath Yatra opens today after two years
As the nine-day annual Jagannath Rath Yatra begins on Friday, the enthusiasm among the devotees in Odisha's Puri is palpable.
Delhi: Monsoon rains lead to traffic chaos, flights canceled
Delhi is experiencing heavy rain with the arrival of the monsoon on Thursday.
Udaipur: March to protest tailor's murder; UN calls for harmony
Thousands took to the Udaipur streets on Thursday as part of a silent protest march against the gruesome murder of tailor Kanhaiya Lal.
Tripura MLA Mevar Jamatia detained in Delhi on molestation charges
Former Tripura minister and Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT) MLA Mevar Kumar Jamatia was booked by the Delhi Police on molestation charges on Wednesday.
Woman fights to free husband after accusing him of rape
A woman from Odisha's Bilaspur village is entangled in a complicated legal web after her statement resulted in a 20-year prison term for her husband.
Rajasthan: Woman, son-in-law die by suicide over alleged love affair
According to police, a woman and her son-in-law, who were allegedly having a love affair, have died by suicide.
Udaipur murder: Won't allow 'Talibanization mindset,' says Ajmer Dargah chief
Ajmer Dargah Deewan Zainul Abedin Ali Khan has condemned the killing of a tailor in Udaipur and declared that Muslims in India will never allow the Talibanization of the nation.
Mohammed Zubair's arrest: Journalists shouldn't be jailed, says UN
In response to the arrest of journalist and co-founder of the fact-checking platform Alt News, Mohammed Zubair, the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday said, "Journalists should not be jailed for what they write, tweet and say."
Cops allege Rs. 50L transactions in Zubair's account; lawyer refutes
A day after the Delhi Police cyber division arrested Mohammed Zubair, the co-founder of Alt News, over a 2018 tweet that referenced to a 1983 film, police alleged that Zubair's bank account had witnessed a transaction of Rs. 50 lakh in recent days.
COVID-19: India logs 14,506 fresh cases, 30 more fatalities
India on Wednesday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of nearly 3,000 cases from the previous day.
NIA to probe terror links of Udaipur tailor's murder accused
The horrific murder of a tailor in Udaipur on Tuesday has prompted the Centre to treat it as a terror attack.
Who is Mohammed Zubair, journalist arrested for hurting religious sentiments?
The Delhi Police Monday arrested Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair after registering an FIR based on a complaint filed by a social media account.
Arrested Punjab IAS officer Sanjay Popli attends son's funeral
Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer from Punjab, Sanjay Popli—who was arrested on graft charges—reportedly attended his son Kartik Popli's funeral in Chandigarh on Monday.
Delhi government makes PUC certificate mandatory, automatic challans at home
In an effort to reduce pollution, the Delhi government has directed vehicle owners to obtain valid pollution under control certificates (PUCC) to avoid strict fines.
Udaipur shocker: Man beheaded allegedly for supporting Nupur Sharma
In a gruesome incident, a man was beheaded on Tuesday in the Maldas Street area of Rajasthan's Udaipur, days after he allegedly supported former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remarks in a social media post.
Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair remanded to 4-day police custody
A Delhi court remanded Mohammed Zubair, a journalist and one of the founders of the fact-checking platform Alt News, in four-day police custody on Tuesday.
Gurugram: Minor girl raped in hotel after offering bike ride
A 15-year-old girl in Gurugram was allegedly raped by an acquaintance who offered her a ride on his bike and took her to a hotel instead, the police said.
COVID-19: India logs 11,793 new cases, 27 more deaths
India on Tuesday reported over 11,000 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 5,000 cases from the previous day.
3 killed, 11 injured in Mumbai residential building collapse
Three people were killed and 11 others were injured when a wing of a four-story residential building collapsed in Mumbai's Kurla suburb around midnight, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Disaster Control said on Tuesday.
Delhi Police arrests Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair: Here's why
Mohammed Zubair, a journalist and one of the founders of the fact-checking platform Alt News, was arrested by the Delhi Police on Monday, according to reports.
Uttarakhand: Woman, six-year-old daughter gang-raped in moving car in Roorkee
In yet another horrifying case of sexual assault in India, a woman and her six-year-old daughter were allegedly gang-raped in a moving car by a man, who offered her a lift, and his friends.
COVID-19: India reports 17,073 new cases; 21 more deaths
India on Monday reported over 17,000 new COVID-19 cases, an increase of over 5,000 cases from the previous day.
Gujarat: SIT to probe conspiracy allegations against Teesta, two others
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) will investigate the allegations of forgery and conspiracy against former Gujarat DGP RB Sreekumar, former IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt, and activist Teesta Setalvad.
Assam floods: Death toll reaches 121, over 25 lakh affected
In the past 24 hours, at least four more citizens, including two children, have died in floods in Assam, bringing the total number of deaths to 121.
Karnataka: Man throws birthday party for dog with 4,000 guests
A man from Karnataka is being praised online for his selfless love for his dog, Krish.
Gujarat riots: Meet Teesta Setalvad, the co-petitioner against PM Modi
Teesta Setalvad—a Mumbai-based journalist and activist is the secretary and founding trustee of the non-profit organization Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP)—which was founded after the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Assam floods: Death toll reaches 118, over 33 lakh affected
The death toll due to floods in Assam rose to 118 on Saturday, while the Cachar district's Silchar town remained submerged in water for the sixth consecutive day, said officials.