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Haryana: Nuh violence accused Bittu Bajrangi's brother set on fire
Mahesh Panchal—brother of cow vigilante Bittu Bajrangi—was reportedly set ablaze by a group of men in Faridabad, Haryana, late on Wednesday.
List of major security changes made since Parliament breach
After a well-planned and coordinated attack exposed the shortcomings of the security on Parliament premises, significant security revamps have been made to ensure safety.
Indore: Man kills live-in partner for denying him sex, arrested
A man (24) stabbed his 20-year-old live-in partner with scissors for allegedly refusing to have sex with him in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.
Parliament breach brings security protocols under scrutiny
The Parliament security breach on Wednesday wherein two young individuals jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber from the visitors' gallery with smoke bombs while two others created a ruckus outside the complex shocked the nation.
Allahabad HC allows survey of Mathura's Shahi Idgah Masjid
The Allahabad High Court on Thursday granted permission for a survey of the Shahi Idgah Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Mathura.
Allahabad University student injured while making bomb in hostel
A student at Allahabad University was severely injured after a bomb he was clandestinely making exploded in his hand on Wednesday evening.
Parliament security breach: Accused frustrated over joblessness, claims family
Neelam Azad, one of the five protesters apprehended for the recent security breach in Parliament, was reportedly despondent over her unemployment status.
8 suspended for Parliament security breach
The Lok Sabha Secretariat on Thursday suspended eight personnel for lapses that led to a security breach a day ago.
BJP MP meets LS speaker for issuing pass to intruder
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha, under whose name a visitor pass was issued to one of the individuals who jumped into the Lok Sabha chambers, reportedly met House Speaker Om Birla on Wednesday.
Parliament breach: 5 arrested, 1 at large; charged under UAPA
The Delhi Police's special cell is investigating the Parliament security breach under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Sections 120B and 452 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Parliament security breach: Neelam Azad was arrested during wrestlers' protest
Neelam Azad was arrested outside Transport Bhawan on Wednesday for an apparent security breach at the Parliament building.
Geo-surveillance, managers questioned: Raids continue at Dhiraj Sahu's Jharkhand home
The Income Tax Department's marathon raids at Congress MP Dhiraj Sahu's residence in Jharkhand continued on Wednesday.
Ill-informed: India rejects OIC's statement on Article 370 verdict
India on Wednesday dismissed a statement from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressing concern over the Supreme Court's ruling upholding the abrogation of Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
Kerala: Chaos at Sabarimala Temple amid massive rush, HC intervenes
Kerala's Sabarimala Temple, dedicated to Lord Ayyappan, witnessed a massive surge in pilgrims this year, resulting in chaos.
'Aggressively investigating' attack on San Francisco's Indian consulate: FBI director
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is "aggressively investigating" the attack on the Indian consulate in San Francisco in the United States (US), FBI Director Christopher Wray told National Investigation Agency (NIA) Director General Dinkar Gupta at the NIA headquarters on Tuesday.
Parliament security breach: 6 people involved in meticulously planned attack
In a colossal security breach, two men—identified as Sagar Sharma and Manoranhan D—jumped from the visitors' gallery into the well of the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
IndiGo pilot seeks permission to carry kirpan on plane
An IndiGo Airlines pilot, Angad Singh, has moved the Bombay High Court seeking permission to carry a kirpan—a small curved sword—inside airports.
Mahadev betting scam: Prime accused Ravi Uppal arrested in Dubai
Ravi Uppal, one of the two owners of the Mahadev Book online betting app, was reportedly arrested in Dubai last week following a Red Corner notice from the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
India votes for UN resolution demanding ceasefire in Israel-Hamas war
India on Tuesday supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Middle East amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and the unconditional release of all hostages.
New speed limits on 2 Noida expressways amid winter fog
In a precautionary move against road accidents caused by winter fog, the Noida Police has set new, lowered speed limits on two major expressways.
New Air India uniforms designed by Manish Malhotra revealed!
Air India on Tuesday unveiled its new uniforms for pilots and cabin crew conceived by renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra.
Rajya Sabha passes election commissioner appointment bill, key changes made
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Other Election Commissioners (ECs) (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Bill, 2023, moved by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal.
Amit Shah likely to reintroduce 3 criminal law bills today
The central government announced the withdrawal of the three bills—introduced in the Lok Sabha in August—aimed at replacing current criminal laws late on Monday.
Minister's name who replied to Hamas query name corrected
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) informed the Lok Sabha on Monday the name of the central minister who responded to a Parliament question about India's Hamas designation on Friday has been corrected.
Union Cabinet clears criminal law amendment bills: Report
The Union Cabinet on Monday cleared redrafted bills seeking to amend Indian criminal laws, allowing Union Home Minister Amit Shah to table them in the ongoing Parliament Winter Session, per NDTV.
SC judge recommends Truth and Reconciliation Committee for J&K
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) by the Centre in 2019.
BJP picks Mohan Yadav as Madhya Pradesh CM, drops Shivraj
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday chose prominent leader Mohan Yadav (58) as the new chief minister of Madhya Pradesh after a week of suspense.
Over Rs. 350 crore cash seized from Congress MP-linked distillery
The Income Tax Department has so far seized Rs. 353 crore in cash from properties of an Odisha-based distillery group across three states.
Fabricated: India denies sending 'secret memo' to consulates against Khalistanis
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has debunked a media report alleging it sent a "secret memo" to Indian embassies across North America, directing action against Khalistani terrorists, including the slain separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
SC upholds Article 370 abrogation; J&K elections by September 2024
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld Article 370's abrogation by the Centre in August 2019 as Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud noted it was a temporary provision.
SC to decide fate of J&K's revoked special status today
The Supreme Court on Monday is set to announce its verdict on the validity of Article 370's abrogation ending Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)'s special status.
India's power consumption climbed by 9% between April and November
India has experienced a notable 9% increase in power consumption.
Karni Sena chief murder: 2 shooters, associate arrested from Chandigarh
A joint team of the Rajasthan Police and the Delhi Police Crime Branch has reportedly arrested three persons, including two shooters, in Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena (SRRKS) chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi's murder case.
'Rs. 300cr and counting': Cash-counting at Congress MP-linked distillery expedited
The Income Tax Department has reportedly deployed additional manpower and machines to expedite the counting of cash seized during its raids on properties of an Odisha-based distillery group.
UP: 8 including child burnt to death in car-truck collision
Eight people, including a child, were charred to death inside their car as it caught fire after reportedly colliding with a dumper (truck) in the Bhojipura Police Station area of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday night.
I-T Department's Rs. 290cr 'biggest cash-recovery' linked to Congress MP
At least Rs. 290 crore in cash has reportedly been recovered by the Income Tax Department from premises linked to the Congress's Rajya Sabha MP Dheeraj Sahu in Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal.
UP woman shot in head by cop inside police station
In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh (UP), a woman was shot in the head from close range with a pistol by a police officer, reports said on Saturday.
ISIS conspiracy case: NIA arrests 13 people from Maharashtra, Karnataka
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has launched fresh raids across several cities in the country in the Islamic State or ISIS terror conspiracy case.
Centre responds to Kerala MP's question on Hamas's terrorist designation
Minister of State for External Affairs Meenakshi Lekhi said on Friday that the decision to designate an organization a terrorist is made under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) and is considered by relevant government departments.
10 newborns, toddler die within a day in Bengal hospital
In a heartbreaking event, ten newborns and a two-year-old child reportedly passed away within a day at Murshidabad Medical College in West Bengal.