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I'm innocent, won't resign: Sexual harassment-accused WFI chief after FIRs
Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Saturday reportedly said he would not step down from the post, a day after the police filed two first information reports (FIRs) in connection with allegations of sexual harassment against him.
India records 7,171 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths
India has recorded 7,171 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data updated on Saturday.
SC orders activist Gautam Navlakha to pay Rs. 8 lakh
The Supreme Court on Friday asked activist Gautam Navlakha to pay an additional Rs. 8 lakh as an expense for police protection, reported the Indian Express.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why was Manipur CM's event venue set on fire
The Manipur government imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Manipur's Churachandpur and suspended internet services and large gatherings to prevent any untoward incident.
SC junks transfer of Shiv Sena's assets to Shinde faction
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a petition seeking a direction to the Maharashtra government to transfer the assets of the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) to the faction led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Same-sex marriage would 'destroy' Indian beliefs: Hindu body to CJI
A Hindu religious body named Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha on Friday wrote an open letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud, calling the legalization of same-sex marriage "unacceptable."
'Why were Atiq Ahmed, brother paraded?' SC asks UP government
The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Uttar Pradesh government to submit an affidavit mentioning the steps that have been taken to investigate the killing of gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother, Ashraf Ahmed, reported ANI.
China, India share common interests: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu
Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu batted for a long-term, strategic, and comprehensive perspective with India during a bilateral meeting with Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting on Thursday.
Delhi liquorgate: Sisodia's bail plea dismissed in money laundering case
A Delhi court on Friday dismissed former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's bail plea in a money laundering case related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, reported NDTV.
Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law claims her daughter made him prime minister
United Kingdom (UK) PM Rishi Sunak's mother-in-law and Padma Shri awardee Sudha Murty has claimed that her daughter, Akshata Murty, made her husband a prime minister.
Tamil Nadu: 2 killed, 39 injured in bull-chasing event
Two people were gored to death and at least 39 others sustained injuries in Manjuvirattu, a bull-chasing event, during a temple festival in Kandramanickam village in Tamil Nadu's Sivaganga district on Thursday, reported The Hindu.
Maoists were signaled about DRG's presence in van: Preliminary assessment
A preliminary assessment by the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) into the bomb attack in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada on Wednesday revealed that Maoists received signals regarding the jawans' presence in the vehicle prior to the attack.
Shirdi Saibaba temple to be shut down from May 1
If you have plans to visit the famous shrine of Shirdi Saibaba post-May 1 this year, you are in for bad news.
Man masturbates in Delhi Metro, DCW issues notice to cops
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) President Swati Maliwal has issued a notice to the Delhi Police and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) over a "disgusting" viral video on Friday.
Kanpur: 2,000 people booked for offering namaz on road
The Uttar Pradesh Police have booked more than 2,000 people for offering namaz without permission on the road outside the Eidgah in Kanpur, reported PTI.
Sports minister only spent 2-4 minutes with us: Protesting wrestlers
Olympic medalist and renowned wrestler Bajrang Punia on Thursday dismissed Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur's claims that he spent 12 hours with the protesting wrestlers to discuss the matter.
West Bengal: 14 people dead due to lightning strikes
Lightning strikes claimed the lives of at least 14 people in five districts of West Bengal on Thursday, reported PTI.
Manipur: Internet banned, Section 144 imposed in Churachandpur amid violence
The government of Manipur suspended mobile internet services and banned large gatherings in the Churachandpur district amid violence ahead of Chief Minister N Biren Singh's visit on Friday.
COVID-19: India registers 7,533 new cases, 44 deaths
India registered 7,533 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 19.4% drop compared to Thursday's 9,355 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Friday morning.
Khaps, farm unions to join protesting wrestlers at Jantar Mantar
The leaders of khaps, farm unions, and women activists announced on Thursday that they will join the wrestlers' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Indore: 60-year-old arrested for sending death threat to Rahul Gandhi
A 60-year-old man was arrested on Thursday from Indore, Madhya Pradesh for allegedly sending a letter with death threats to former Congress President Rahul Gandhi amid the Bharat Jodo Yatra in November last year.
After Ladakh, China calls for no-patrol zones all along LAC
China has reportedly called on India to agree to a moratorium on patrolling in not just the disputed border areas in Ladakh but all along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which borders Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Who is Madvi Hidma, most wanted Chhattisgarh Maoist leader
Following the fatal IED attack in Dantewada, Chhattisgarh, that killed ten jawans and one civilian, reports surfaced that Maoists issued a letter last month threatening to target security personnel as retaliation to the ongoing anti-Naxal operations.
Release of Anand Mohan as per law: Bihar chief secretary
Amid the uproar following the release of Anand Mohan Singh, who was convicted of abetting the murder of a Dalit IAS officer in 1994, Bihar Chief Secretary Amir Subhani said that the release was made in accordance with the law and shouldn't be politicized.
Shimla: Massive fire at IGMC Hospital, no casualties reported
A massive fire broke out at the cafeteria of the new Outpatient Department (OPD) building of Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday, reported Times Of India.
UP: 12-year-old leaves home to escape beatings, mauled by dogs
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly mauled to death by stray dogs in Kannauj district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday night, reported IANS.
Delhi liqourgate: Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended till May 12
Delhi's Rouse Avenue Court has extended former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's judicial custody for another 15 days in connection with the alleged Delhi excise policy scam case.
Air India pilots seek Ratan Tata's help amid salary dispute
More than 1,500 Air India pilots have written to Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata, seeking his intervention in resolving the ongoing deadlock with the company's management over revised terms of service agreement and salary allowances, reported News18.
Time to update the laws: SC on marriage equality
On the sixth day of the Supreme Court hearing on marriage equality for the LGBTQ+ community, the five-judge Constitutional bench presiding over the matter said it's time to update the laws.
MP: 22-year-old woman shot dead by stalker in broad daylight
In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman was allegedly shot dead in broad daylight by a man in the residential area of Brahmakund in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday, reported NDTV.
Chhattisgarh: Intelligence agencies flagged threat letter by Naxals weeks ago
As per the news outlet The Indian Express, Maoists in Chhattisgarh issued a letter last month threatening to attack security forces as retaliation for the ongoing anti-Naxal operations.
Anand Mohan Singh walks free after Bihar government amends rule
Anand Mohan Singh, a former Bihar MP and gangster-turned-politician who was convicted of abetting the murder of a Dalit IAS officer in 1994, walked free in the early hours of Thursday.
COVID-19: India logs 9,355 cases, 26 deaths in 24 hours
India recorded 9,355 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to more than 4.49 crore, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Thursday.
Operation Kaveri: 1,100 Indians evacuated from Sudan, 360 reach Delhi
Nearly 1,100 Indians stranded in Sudan have been evacuated from the country in six batches so far under Operation Kaveri, which was launched to rescue Indians from the strife-torn Northeast African nation.
Bournvita row: NCPCR orders brand to remove 'misleading' ads
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Wednesday ordered Mondelez India, which manufactures Bournvita, to remove all "misleading" advertisements, labels, and packaging on its product, reported PTI.
Pune: Woman loses Rs. 24 lakh after liking YouTube video
In a new tactic for defrauding people, scammers are sliding into direct messages offering part-time work and extra cash.
Chhattisgarh: 10 cops, driver killed in Maoist IED blast
In a shocking incident, 10 District Reserve Guard (DRG) personnel and a driver were killed in an improvised explosive devices (IED) blast in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Wednesday, reported ANI.
FIR against JW Marriott for holding woman hostage over bill
A 55-year-old woman, a legal advisor for a business organization, has complained against the staff of the JW Marriott Hotel in New Delhi's Aerocity for allegedly harassing her and holding her hostage for hours, reported PTI.
Consider leaving marriage equality to Parliament: Centre to SC
The Central government on Wednesday urged the Supreme Court to consider leaving the decision regarding marriage equality for the LGBTQ+ community to Parliament.
Reconsider release of Anand Mohan: IAS body to Bihar government
The Central IAS Association, the apex body of central civil services officers, urged the Bihar government to reconsider its decision to amend the prison manual, which will allow Anand Mohan Singh, convicted of killing an IAS officer, to be released.