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J&K: NIA raids 12 locations in terror conspiracy case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out searches at 12 locations in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, reportedly in connection with a terror conspiracy case registered in 2022.

02 May 2023

Kedarnath

Police to investigate QR code boards seeking donations outside Kedarnath-Badrinath

The Uttarakhand Police on Monday registered cases against unidentified accused for installing boards with QR codes and seeking donations outside the gates of Kedarnath and Badrinath temples, reported PTI.

02 May 2023

WhatsApp

WhatsApp banned over 47 lakh Indian accounts in March: Report

WhatsApp, the popular messaging application owned by Meta, banned more than 47 lakh Indian accounts in March this year, according to its latest user safety report.

02 May 2023

Raghav Chadha

Liquorgate: AAP's Raghav Chadha denies being named in ED chargesheet

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Raghav Chadha reacted to reports that he has been named by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its supplementary chargesheet in the Delhi Liquor Policy case.

02 May 2023

Delhi

Delhi records 2nd coolest day of May since 2011

Delhi on Monday recorded a maximum temperature of 26.1°C, a massive drop of 13°C below normal (39.3°C), according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

02 May 2023

COVID-19

India logs 3,325 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths in 24 hours

India registered 3,325 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 22.3% drop compared to Monday's 4,282 cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Tuesday morning.

02 May 2023

Tihar Jail

Delhi: 2021 Rohini court shootout-accused gangster killed in Tihar Jail

In a shocking incident, jailed gangster Tillu Tajpuriya—the prime accused in the 2021 Rohini Court Complex shootout—was allegedly killed by rival gang members inside Delhi's Tihar Jail, NDTV reported, citing officials.

WFI row: Police yet to record statements of protesting wrestlers

Despite being 10 days into the protest and three days since registering FIRs against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh over alleged sexual harassment, the police have not yet recorded the statements of the protesting wrestlers.

01 May 2023

World Economic Forum

India's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF

A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.

India blocks 14 mobile apps used by Pakistani terrorists: Reports

The government of India has blocked 14 different mobile applications that terrorists in Pakistan were reportedly using as communication platforms to send information to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to NDTV.

01 May 2023

Chhattisgarh

SC lifts ban on recruitment in Chhattisgarh under 58% reservation

In a major relief to the Chhattisgarh government, the Supreme Court on Monday lifted the ban on recruitment, promotions, and admissions under its 58% reservation policy.

'Did I eat Shilajit?': WFI chief amid sexual harassment allegations

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday made controversial remarks in response to those criticizing him over sexual harassment allegations.

SC agrees to hear petition against gangster-politician Anand Mohan's release

The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition challenging the premature release of ex-Bihar MP and gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan Singh from prison.

WFI chief explains why Akhilesh Yadav skipped wrestlers' protest

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh claimed on Sunday that Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav "knows the truth" and most wrestlers from Uttar Pradesh also know what their "Netaji" is.

Supreme Court's landmark decision on divorce, waived six-month waiting period

The Supreme Court said on Monday it could dissolve "irretrievably broken-down marriages" using inherent powers under Article 142 of the Constitution.

IMD predicts rain, hailstorm across India over next few days

Summer heat is likely to stay away for the next few days as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast rainfall and hailstorm over several parts of the country.

01 May 2023

LPG Cylinder

Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed again: Check details

Petroleum and oil marketing companies made the decision to slash the price of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders by Rs. 171.5 with immediate effect on Monday, according to the news agency ANI.

01 May 2023

Naxals

Maharashtra: 3 'wanted' Naxals killed in Gadchiroli police encounter

At least three Naxals were killed in an encounter with the police's C60 Commandos in Gadchiroli of Maharashtra, PTI reported.

Protesting wrestlers belong to Deepender Hooda's akhada: Brij Bhushan

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh alleged on Sunday the grapplers demanding action against him over sexual misconduct allegations hailed from Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda's akhada or wrestling academy.

Wrestlers v/s WFI chief: Delhi Police offers protection to complainants

The Delhi Police has provided security to seven women wrestlers—who accused the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment—following the Supreme Court's directions, India Today reported.

30 Apr 2023

Maoists

Dantewada blast: Police release accused Maoist's photo, announce cash reward 

In a significant development in the probe into the recent Dantewada blast, the Chattisgarh Police released the alleged mastermind's photograph and announced a cash reward for information on involved Maoists.

30 Apr 2023

Sudan

Operation Kaveri: 229 Indians reach home as Sudan conflict rages

India brought back home 229 citizens stranded in strife-torn Sudan on Saturday under Operation Kaveri as the army-paramilitary conflict entered its third week.

30 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

#MannKiBaat: Modi's 100th radio address going global with special broadcasts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio program Mann Ki Baat is completing 100 episodes on Sunday.

30 Apr 2023

Punjab

Punjab: Giaspura factory gas leak kills 11, including 2 kids

A gas leak at a factory in Punjab's Ludhiana on Sunday resulted in the death of 11 people, including two children and five women, while many are feared trapped inside the factory. The incident was reported from Giaspura in Ludhiana.

Wrestlers question government inquiry after alleged leak of accuser details

The protest by top Indian wrestlers at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh continued on Saturday, despite the filing of two first information reports (FIRs) over sexual harassment allegations against him.

29 Apr 2023

Mukhtar Ansari

Gangster-politician Mukhtar Ansari sentenced to 10 years in jail

Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari was sentenced to a 10-year jail term by a court in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, reported India Today.

JEE Main 2023 Session-2 results: 43 candidates score 100 percentile

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday released the results for the 2023 Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main Session 2.

29 Apr 2023

X

Twitter locks news agency ANI's handle: Here's why

Twitter on Saturday reportedly locked the account of one of India's largest news agencies, Asian News International (ANI), stating it was less than 13 years of age, violating the platform's rules.

29 Apr 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Section-144, internet suspension extended in Churachandpur after fresh clashes

The situation in Manipur's Churachandpur district reportedly remained tense on Friday night after fresh clashes broke out between police personnel and protesters.

29 Apr 2023

Delhi

Delhi: 2 minors held for beating 12-year-old classmate to death

The Delhi Police on Friday apprehended two minors for allegedly killing their classmate who caught them smoking, reported ANI.

29 Apr 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Gujarat HC hears Rahul Gandhi's plea against defamation case conviction 

The Gujarat High Court on Saturday began hearing Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's plea challenging a Surat court's refusal to stay his conviction in a 2019 criminal defamation case over his "Modi surname" remark.

29 Apr 2023

Bajrang Punia

Power, water, food supply suspended at Jantar Mantar: Bajrang Punia

After two first information reports (FIRs) were filed against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh by the Delhi Police, Bajrang Punia reportedly claimed electricity was suspended at Delhi's Jantar Mantar where the wrestlers are protesting.

29 Apr 2023

Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh: 9 students die by suicide after intermediate results

As many as nine students in Andhra Pradesh have allegedly ended their lives after the state's Board of Intermediate Education announced results of intermediate first and second years on Wednesday, reported NDTV.

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.

29 Apr 2023

COVID-19

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.

28 Apr 2023

Manipur

#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.

28 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena

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.

28 Apr 2023

DY Chandrachud

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.