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'Shocking and haunting': Kerala High Court on Tanur boat tragedy
The Kerala High Court on Tuesday initiated suo motu proceedings into the recent boat tragedy in Malappuram's Tanur, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including seven children, reported Bar and Bench.
Truth wins: Muzaffarnagar gang-rape survivor after court convicts 2 men
A trial court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Tuesday convicted two men for gang-raping a woman during the 2013 communal riots in western UP.
Haryana: Wrestling body suspends 3 officials for supporting wrestlers' stir
The heat of wrestlers' protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has reached Haryana, with the Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA) suspending three district officials for their support of the protest.
Shraddha Walkar case: Poonawalla charged with murder, pleads not guilty
The Saket Court in Delhi reportedly framed charges of murder and disappearance of evidence against Aaftab Poonawalla, accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar to death in May 2022 and chopping her body into 35 pieces, on Tuesday.
Manipur: Death toll at 60, internet ban extended till Saturday
The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court on Monday that the number of deaths in the state due to ethnic violence had risen to 60 since clashes erupted last week.
NIA raids multiple locations in J&K to dismantle terror network
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir.
MP: 22 killed as bus falls from bridge in Khargone
At least 22 people died and several others sustained injuries after a bus fell from a bridge in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, on Tuesday, reported NDTV.
Cyclone Mocha: How cyclones are named
Hold on to your cups of coffee because Cyclone Mocha is brewing up a storm!
COVID-19: India registers 1,331 new cases, 15 deaths
India registered 1,331 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a 27.6% drop compared to Monday's cases, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's data released on Tuesday morning.
MP: 5 more cheetahs to be released in Kuno
The Union Environment Ministry on Monday said that five more cheetahs, including three females and two males, would be released into the wild in Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh before the beginning of the monsoon in June, reported PTI.
Cyclone Mocha could intensify by Friday, no landfall in India
A low-pressure area formed over southeast Bay of Bengal on Monday, which is likely to intensify into a depression on Tuesday evening and into Cyclone Mocha on Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
40% litigation by Centre, state governments frivolous: SC
The Supreme Court on Monday remarked that 40% of litigations by the Central and state governments are frivolous.
SC junks Manish Kashyap's plea: What the case is about
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the plea of YouTuber Manish Kashyap seeking to club three FIRs filed against him in Bihar and Tamil Nadu for spreading fake news and enmity between groups.
Huge Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan: Why it is significant
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found new Lithium reserves in the Degana area of Rajasthan's Nagaur district, reports said, citing officials.
Guwahati: Doctor couple abused, tortured adopted 4-year-old daughter; arrested
In a horrific incident, a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly torturing their adopted four-year-old daughter in Guwahati, Assam. Per ANI, the couple tied the girl to a pole on their terrace and tortured her in the Paltan Bazaar area of the state.
One-way air ticket out of Manipur now costs Rs. 30,000
Several air carriers, including AirAsia and IndiGo, have hiked their ticket prices in the wake of the sudden increase in demand as hundreds of people rush to flee violent-struck Manipur.
Curfew relaxed in Manipur, no fresh violent incident reported: Centre
The Centre and Manipur government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that there were no incidents of violence in the state during the curfew relaxation on Sunday and Monday.
'Will consult all...': Amit Shah breaks silence over Manipur violence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Manipur government would consult all stakeholders before finalizing any decision on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, according to India Today.
How to get your Aadhaar card verified through QR code
Recently, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made it free for individuals to update their Aadhaar card online.
Delhi: Ruckus as farmers break barricades at wrestlers' protest venue
Delhi's Jantar Mantar witnessed high drama on Monday after hundreds of farmers from the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) reached the site, where the wrestlers have been protesting against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.
Manipur: States evacuate their residents, 23,000 rescued
The state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are trying to evacuate their residents from the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur.
Rajasthan: 3 civilians dead as MiG-21 jet crashes on house
Three civilians were killed after a MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on their house in the Dabli area of Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district on Monday.
Amritsar: Explosion near Golden Temple, second one in 24 hours
A second blast reportedly took place on Monday morning at Heritage Street near the Golden Temple in Punjab's Amritsar, just hours after an individual was injured in a similar explosion at the same spot.
Kerala: 21 dead as houseboat capsizes in Malappuram; Ex-gratia announced
At least 21 people reportedly died after a houseboat capsized in Kerala's Malappuram district on Sunday while ferrying tourists. Eight people have been admitted to various hospitals, and a search operation is underway.
Chhattisgarh: ED busts multicrore 'liquor scam'; Congress mayor's brother arrested
In a major development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Sunday claimed to have busted a Rs. 2,000 crore liquor trade scam in Chhattisgarh involving large-scale corruption and money laundering.
NCP demands 'unconditional apology' from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Here's why
The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for an "unconditional apology" from Isha Foundation chief Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
'Will hang myself': WFI chief as wrestlers' protest grows stronger
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Sunday said he would hang himself even if a single sexual harassment allegation against him is proven.
Delhi: Khap mahapanchayat leaders to join wrestlers' protest today
Khap panchayat leaders from Rajasthan, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh are reportedly marching toward Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Sunday to support the agitating wrestlers.
Manipur violence: Over 50 dead; CM Biren chairs all-party meet
At least 54 individuals have reportedly died so far in the ongoing violence in Manipur that broke out during a protest march on Wednesday, while thousands have been displaced.
Live streaming of court hearings has flip side: CJI Chandrachud
Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Saturday noted that the live streaming of court hearings had a "flip side" as a lot of "funny clips" were being posted on the internet, reported PTI.
Kiren Rijiju talks about Manipur violence as deaths cross 50
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday that the central government is taking all steps possible to reduce the ongoing violence in Manipur and bring the state back to normality.
Scorpion bites passenger on Air India's Nagpur-Mumbai flight: Report
A passenger onboard an Air India flight from Nagpur to Mumbai was stung by a scorpion last month, an official statement from the airline revealed on Saturday.
Manipur violence reaches Delhi University, police detain students
Manipur's violence has reached Delhi University's North Campus area, with a group of students from the Kuki tribe accusing a group of Meitis of an attack on Thursday night, reported ANI.
1,000+ flee violence-hit Manipur to Assam; situation improving, say police
The violence in Manipur led to the forced inter-state migration of hundreds of people to Assam's Cachar district.
Delhi: KKR captain Nitish Rana's wife stalked, harassed; 2 arrested
Indian cricketer Nitish Rana's wife, Saachi Marwah, was allegedly stalked and harassed by two men in Delhi's Kirti Nagar, reported Deccan Herald.
Cyclone Mocha: IMD predicts no heatwave for next 5 days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for Andaman and Nicobar Islands from Monday to Friday due to a possible cyclonic circulation forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal in the next 24 hours.
Indian Army grounds 'Dhruv' choppers after recent J&K crash: Report
Two days after a hard landing in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar killed one technician and injured two pilots, the Indian Army has reportedly decided to ground its entire fleet of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv.
NEET-UG 2023 exam postponed in Manipur amid violence: NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination for undergraduate courses in Manipur amid ongoing violence that broke out on Wednesday, reported ANI.
Rajnath Singh visits J&K's Rajouri amid ongoing encounter
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reached Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, a day after five Indian Army soldiers were killed in the region, amid an ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists there, reported NDTV.
Manipur: I-T official dragged out of house, beaten to death
An official of the Income Tax Department posted in Manipur's Imphal was allegedly dragged out of his official residence and killed during the ethnic violence that has engulfed the state, the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Association said on Friday.