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Sonia Gandhi hospitalized due to bronchitis, fever; condition stable now
Former Congress chief and United Progressive Alliance (UPA) chairperson, Sonia Gandhi, was admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Thursday due to bronchitis and fever.
Railway constable arrested for molesting Swiss woman onboard Tejas Express
A Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable has been arrested for allegedly molesting a Swiss woman onboard a train in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The incident took place on the Tejas Express, going from Delhi to Lucknow.
Karnataka: BJP MLA's son caught receiving Rs. 40 lakh bribe
The anti-corruption department of Lokayukta in Karnataka arrested sitting Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Madal Virupakshappa's son Prashanth Madal while he was reportedly receiving a bribe of Rs. 40 lakh on Thursday at his office in Bengaluru.
Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on G20 meet sidelines
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Minister's Meeting in New Delhi on Thursday.
Hathras gang rape-murder case: Court acquits 3 accused, 1 convicted
In a major development in the Hathras murder and gang-rape case, an Uttar Pradesh (UP) court on Thursday acquitted three out of the four accused and held one accused guilty, as per NDTV.
Russia's TMH, RVNL bid lowest for manufacturing Vande Bharat trains
Russia's biggest rolling stock manufacturer CJSC Transmashholding (TMH), in partnership with state-owned Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), has bid the lowest for the tender to produce 200 Vande Bharat trains in India.
Global governance failed, says Modi at G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting
While emphasizing the failure of global governance to avert wars, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday told the foreign ministers of G20 nations that they are meeting at a time of serious "global divisions" where talks are "affected by the geopolitical tensions of the day."
PM, opposition leader, CJI panel to select CEC, ECs: SC
Quashing the present system of making top appointments in the Election Commission of India (ECI), the Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a committee to select the poll body members.
JNU to fine students for dharnas, cancel admissions for violence
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi has come up with a new set of rules, under which it will impose a penalty of Rs. 20,000 on students holding dharnas.
MHA suspends think-tank CPR's FCRA license amid I-T probe
The Central government on Wednesday suspended the license of the well-known think-tank Centre for Policy Research (CPR) after discovering that it allegedly violated the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), Hindustan Times reported, citing sources.
Delhi: Massive fire causes building collapse, no casualties reported
A massive fire broke out at a warehouse in the Roshanara Road area of Delhi on Wednesday, causing the building to collapse and narrowly missing some firefighters on the scene.
Jaishankar replies to UK counterpart's BBC I-T 'survey' query 'firmly'
The Minister of External Affairs (MEA) S Jaishankar "firmly" responded to his United Kingdom counterpart, James Cleverly, on Wednesday when he brought up the "survey" at British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) offices in Mumbai and Delhi by the Income Tax Department.
Telangana: 16-year-old student dies by suicide in classroom
A 16-year-old boy allegedly died by suicide in a classroom at his college near Hyderabad, Telangana.
Man who stole flower pots from G20 venue arrested
A man was arrested by the Gurugram Police on Wednesday for stealing after a viral video showed two men in an SUV stopping and taking away flower pots set up for the G20 event.
Delhi wakes up to high winds, rain; IMD predicts thunderstorm
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a cloudy sky and thunderstorm in Delhi and its nearby areas on Wednesday, NDTV reported.
Domestic and commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked across India
The prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders have been raised across the country starting Wednesday.
Heatwave to sweep India as February records highest-ever temperature
After February witnessed its highest-ever maximum temperature in 122 years at 29.54 degrees Celsius, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a heatwave between March and May.
Karnataka: Man killed on busy road with swords; bystanders watch
A 26-year-old man was brutally hacked to death on a busy street in Karnataka by four to five men as bystanders looked on. The heinous murder in the Bidar district was caught on camera.
J&K: 2 shot dead including terrorist who killed Kashmiri Pandit
Two terrorists were shot dead in a joint operation by the Army and the police at Padgampora village of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir in the early hours of Tuesday.
Umesh Pal murder case: Accused shot dead in police encounter
The Uttar Pradesh Police shot dead a key accused in the killing of Umesh Pal, a witness to Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal's murder in 2005, in an alleged encounter.
Telangana: Woman doctor who attempted suicide due to harassment dies
A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student from Telangana's Warangal, who was being treated at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, after allegedly attempting suicide a few days ago, died on Sunday, doctors said.
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking renaming of cities, historical places
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking the renaming of cities and historical places that he claims are named after "invaders."
Delhi HC rejects petitions challenging Agnipath Scheme's constitutional validity
The Delhi High Court on Monday rejected petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Agnipath Scheme for entry into the Indian Armed Forces.
Delhi liquor policy case: CBI arrests Manish Sisodia after questioning
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.
Uttar Pradesh: Truck hits man, grandson; drags child for 2km
A 67-year-old man and his six-year-old grandson were tragically killed when the two-wheeler they were riding on was hit by a speeding truck in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, reports said.
Haryana: 3-day mobile internet ban in Nuh over Bhiwani killings
The Haryana government on Sunday ordered the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in the Nuh district for three days with immediate effect.
Hyderabad: Man beheads friend, removes heart for texting his girlfriend
In a spine-chilling incident, a Hyderabad man reportedly murdered his friend for calling and texting his girlfriend, the police confirmed on Saturday.
PM Modi might bail out debt-laden Pakistan: Ex-R&AW chief Dulat
Former Research and Analysis Wing R&AW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat, in an interview with PTI, said he feels PM Narendra Modi may lend a helping hand to Pakistan later this year and even "bail out" the cash-strapped neighbor.
Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmiri Pandit killed by terrorists in Pulwama
A Kashmiri Pandit was allegedly shot and killed in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, in what is believed to be the latest targeted civilian killing in the region.
CBI to question Manish Sisodia today; Arvind Kejriwal fears arrest
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning on Sunday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.
West Bengal: Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked; TMC blamed
The convoy of Union minister Nisith Pramanik was reportedly attacked by goons, allegedly backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Saturday.
German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit; Ukraine, trade on agenda
Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz kickstarted his two-day visit to India on Saturday.
Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain
Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.
Soaring temperatures across India might trigger energy crunch this summer
The scorching temperatures in parts of India in recent weeks have reportedly pushed electricity demand to unprecedented levels, raising concerns about a potential strain on the power supply this summer.
SC junks menstrual leave PIL, says could discourage women's hiring
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a mandate to all states to frame rules regarding menstrual leaves in educational institutions and workplaces.
Kerala: Full emergency declared at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport
In yet another aviation-related incident in India, a full emergency was announced at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala on Friday after a Dammam-bound Air India Express flight from Calicut (also known as Kozhikode) was diverted to the state capital amid suspicions of a reported hydraulic failure.
Report fearlessly: BBC director-general to India staff after tax 'survey'
Days after the tax "survey" at the BBC offices in Delhi and Mumbai, the global media giant's director-general, Tim Davie, wrote an email to its staff in India, asking them to report without fear or favor.
Punjab: Pro-Khalistan leader Amritpal Singh's supporters clash with police
Armed with guns, swords, and other sharp weapons, hundreds of supporters of the pro-Khalistani (sovereign state for Sikhs) leader Amritpal Singh clashed with Punjab Police personnel on Thursday in Amritsar's Ajnala, injuring a few.
Assam Police arrest Pawan Khera soon after getting deplaned
Congress leader Pawan Khera was arrested on Thursday by the Assam Police at the Delhi airport for allegedly making disparaging remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his father during a press conference earlier this week.
Gurugram: Woman confined herself, son for 3 years fearing COVID-19
A woman and her 10-year-old son were rescued on Tuesday after three years of self-imposed confinement following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.