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29 Aug 2023

G20 Summit

G20 Summit: Paramilitary, undercover cops deployed across Delhi

With the G20 Summit scheduled in Delhi for September 9-10, security measures are being significantly increased across the national capital, involving the Indian Air Force (IAF), Delhi Police, and paramilitary forces.

28 Aug 2023

Uttar Pradesh

UP Muslim schoolboy slap case: Police case against Mohammed Zubair

Fact-checker and Alt News co-founder Mohammed Zubair is facing a First Information Report (FIR) for revealing the identity of the minor Muslim boy who was allegedly slapped by his classmates on the orders of their school teacher in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Article 370 hearing: SC demands clarification over J&K lecturer's suspension

The Supreme Court (SC) reportedly asked Solicitor General Tushar Mehta and Attorney General R Venkataramani on Monday to find out why a Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Education Department lecturer, who argued before it in a matter related to Article 370's abrogation, was suspended.

28 Aug 2023

Moon

Declare Moon as Hindu Rashtra: Swami Chakrapani tells government

All India Hindu Mahasabha National President Swami Chakrapani Maharaj stirred up controversy on Sunday by releasing a video message on X, formerly Twitter, saying the Moon should be declared a "Hindu Rashtra."

28 Aug 2023

Bengaluru

Bengaluru: Engineer kills live-in partner using pressure cooker, arrested

A 24-year-old woman was reportedly killed by her live-in partner in Bengaluru, Karnataka, following an altercation over accusations of adultery on Saturday, NDTV reported, quoting police officials.

28 Aug 2023

Madhya Pradesh

Dalit man killed, mother stripped over sister's assault case

A Dalit man was reportedly beaten to death by a mob and his mother was stripped in the Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh after they refused to withdraw a sexual harassment case filed by his sister in 2019.

28 Aug 2023

West Bengal

Bengal: 3 held for kidnapping, murdering friend for gaming computer

Three teenage boys were arrested in West Bengal on Sunday after they confessed to having kidnapped and killed their 14-year-old friend in an attempt to get a ransom for buying a computer for gaming.

28 Aug 2023

Haryana

Ayodhya seers headed to Nuh rally stopped, sit on protest

Two seers from Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya alleged that they were stopped at a toll plaza while they were headed to Haryana's Nuh for a Shobha Yatra.

28 Aug 2023

Haryana

VHP's Nuh Shobha Yatra today, Haryana on its toes

Haryana's Nuh district is on high alert as the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) has planned to take out another "Shobha Yatra" on Monday despite being denied permission.

27 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana: Security beefed up ahead of VHP rally on Monday 

Security has been tightened in Haryana's Nuh district and other surrounding areas ahead of a Shobha Yatra, a religious rally, scheduled to be carried out by right-wing Hindutva outfits on Monday, PTI reported.

27 Aug 2023

Punjab

Punjab: Man killed after being dragged for 500m in Hoshiarpur

In a tragic incident, a 21-year-old tractor driver, Sukhdev Singh, died after being caught between the tires of his tractor and dragged for 500 meters in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, PTI reported.

27 Aug 2023

West Bengal

West Bengal: 7 dead in explosion at illegal fireworks factory

At least seven people died, and several others were reportedly injured in an explosion at an illegal firecracker factory in Duttapukur, West Bengal, on Sunday.

27 Aug 2023

Uttar Pradesh

'Not ashamed': Teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate

A private school teacher in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, who allegedly ordered students to beat their Muslim classmate, is "unapologetic," NDTV reported.

27 Aug 2023

Delhi

Delhi: 6 metro stations defaced with pro-Khalistani slogans

In a shocking incident, the walls of at least six metro stations in Delhi on Sunday were reportedly found defaced with pro-Khalistani graffiti.

27 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

B20 Summit: PM Modi lauds industries for Chandrayaan-3 success 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday credited Indian industries, private companies, and the MSMEs for the success of the Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission.

27 Aug 2023

Assam

10-year-old boy's dead body found at Assam BJP MP's residence

A 10-year-old boy's dead body was reportedly found hanging at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Rajdeep Roy on Saturday evening in Silchar, Assam.

27 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi to address B20 Summit India 2023 today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the Business 20 (B20) Summit India 2023 in New Delhi on Sunday, marking the final day of the crucial three-day program.

DGCA allegedly uncovers Air India's false safety audit reports

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)'s inspection team has found lapses in Air India's internal safety audits, prompting a probe, NDTV reported.

26 Aug 2023

Muzaffarnagar

'Hit me for hour': UP boy slapped on teacher's orders

A Muslim boy who was reportedly slapped by classmates on his teacher's orders on Thursday in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, narrated his ordeal on Saturday.

26 Aug 2023

Uttar Pradesh

UP woman arrested for allegedly slashing drunk husband's throat

In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh, a 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Budaun district's Bilsi town for slitting her husband's throat to stop him from sexually abusing their 19-year-old daughter-in-law.

26 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

Modi-Xi BRICS meeting: Differing statements cast doubts over LAC de-escalation 

India and China issued conflicting statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping's meeting at the BRICS Summit, raising doubts about the progress made in de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), The Indian Express reported.

26 Aug 2023

Haryana

Haryana: 2-day internet ban in Nuh ahead of VHP rally 

The Haryana government suspended the mobile internet and bulk SMS services in the Nuh district of Haryana till Monday due to potential disturbance in the law and order situation, Hindustan Times reported.

26 Aug 2023

Muzaffarnagar

UP: Teacher asks students to slap Muslim classmate, action initiated

A private school in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has come under severe criticism after a video emerged showing one of its teachers allegedly instructing students to slap their Muslim classmate, NDTV reported.

26 Aug 2023

Madurai

Tamil Nadu: 10 dead, 20 injured in massive train fire

At least 10 people have lost their lives, while over 20 were injured after a massive fire broke out inside a stationary train compartment at the Madurai Railway Station in Tamil Nadu on Saturday morning.

26 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

August 23 announced 'National Space Day' to mark Chandrayaan-3 success

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Telemetry Tracking and Command Network Mission Control Complex (ISTRAC), Bengaluru, early on Saturday to celebrate Chandrayaan-3's successful soft-landing on the Moon.

Poet murder: Former UP minister Amarmani, wife get premature release

The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday refused to stay the release of former Uttar Pradesh minister Amarmani Tripathi and his wife Madhumani, who are serving life sentences for the murder of poet Madhumita Shukla.

ISRO ex-chief's remark about scientists' salaries sparks debate

India's Chandrayaan-3 recently marked a significant milestone with a successful soft landing on the lunar south pole, making India a pioneer in exploring this unique region.

25 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

No relief for Arvind Kejriwal in PM Modi degree row

The Supreme Court (SC) denied relief to Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal in the criminal defamation case filed by the Gujarat University over Kejriwal's statements about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's degree.

25 Aug 2023

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Hundreds stranded on damaged Kullu-Mandi Highway

Himachal Pradesh, which has been experiencing relentless rain for days, received more showers on Thursday, intensifying fears of flash floods and landslides.

25 Aug 2023

Greece

PM Modi arrives in Greece, 1st PM in 40 years

After the three-day BRICS Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Greece on Friday.

25 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi, Jinping discuss India-China relations at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in a "candid and in-depth exchange of views" on the current state of India-China relations and other shared interests during the recent BRICS Summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry said.

24 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Check out major blunders by politicians after Chandrayaan-3's success

While the nation celebrated the successful lunar landing of Chandrayaan-3, several Indian politicians made the headlines for their gaffes.

24 Aug 2023

Karnataka

Cauvery dispute: Karnataka moves SC, says Tamil Nadu's petition untenable

Karnataka has approached the Supreme Court to clarify its stand regarding the release of water from the Cauvery River to Tamil Nadu.

24 Aug 2023

Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh: Buildings collapse as landslide hits Kullu, no casualty

A massive landslide struck Anni town in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district on Thursday morning, causing several buildings to collapse.

24 Aug 2023

Gujarat

Nearly 30 people hospitalized in Gujarat after inhaling toxic gas

At least 28 individuals were hospitalized in Gujarat after inhaling toxic gas that reportedly leaked at a chemical factory in the Sarod village of Bharuch district on Wednesday.

23 Aug 2023

Jadavpur University

Jadavpur University student was molested, paraded naked before death: Probe

The initial investigation into the tragic death of a first-year student of Jadavpur University, Kolkata, revealed that he was sexually molested and paraded naked in the hostel before his death by suicide, PTI reported.

23 Aug 2023

Narendra Modi

Historic day: PM Modi congratulates Chandrayaan-3's landing on Moon

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful landing of the Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon.

23 Aug 2023

Joe Biden

Why President Biden thinks of India as 'most important country'

The United States (US) Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti on Tuesday said that President Joe Biden considers India "the most important country in the world," ANI reported.

23 Aug 2023

Vistara Airlines

Delhi airport: Plane crash averted as landing, take-off cleared simultaneously

A potential crash was averted at Delhi airport on Wednesday when two Vistara Airlines planes were simultaneously cleared for landing and take-off.

23 Aug 2023

Chandrayaan-3

Indians across world pray for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing

Indians around the world are offering prayers and conducting special rituals for the successful Moon landing of Chandrayaan-3.