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Kalkaji Mata Jagran: Stage crowded with devotees collapses, 1 dead
A 45-year-old woman was killed and 17 others were injured after a stage made of wood and iron collapsed during a Mata Jagran ceremony in Kalkaji Mandir, Delhi, on Saturday midnight.
Delhi top cop's son pushed into canal over dispute: Police
Days after the son of an assistant commissioner of police (ACP) in Delhi went missing, his body was found in Haryana's Munak canal, per IANS.
Maratha quota stir: Government accepts demands, Jarange Patil ends protest
Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange Patil has called off his hunger strike and protest after meeting with Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.
Maratha quota stir: Jarange Patil issues ultimatum to Maharashtra government
Activist Manoj Jarange Patil will not enter Mumbai as planned and will stay in Navi Mumbai if the state government issues a GR (government resolution) regarding the Maratha reservation by Friday night.
DMK legislator's son, daughter-in-law arrested for abusing domestic help
Anto Mathivanan and his wife Maarlina, both relatives of a prominent Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) legislator in Tamil Nadu, were arrested on Friday.
Coin toss with Pakistan: How India won the presidential buggy
On India's 75th Republic Day, Indian President Droupadi Murmu and her French counterpart Emmanuel Macron traveled from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to participate in the grand parade at Kartavya Path.
Nitish to stay Bihar CM, deputies from BJP likely: Report
Nitish Kumar will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Bihar for a seventh time on Sunday with support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), NDTV reported.
Gyanvapi Mosque: Findings of 'Hindu temple' emerge in ASI report
The Varanasi district court has opted to provide both litigants with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) survey report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex.
R-day parade: Murmu, Macron depart; Modi greets public
The national capital is hosting a grand parade at Kartavya Path, showing off the country's military prowess and cultural diversity, emphasizing on "Nari Shakti" or women empowerment.
Macron unveils plans to encourage Indians to study in France
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday announced measures his country is taking to welcome 30,000 Indian students to French universities by 2030.
India celebrates 75th Republic Day with focus on 'Nari Shakti'
India is poised to mark a historic milestone with its 75th Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi on Friday.
Venkaiah Naidu, actor Chiranjeevi among Padma Vibhushan recipients
On the eve of 75th Republic Day celebrations, the government announced the prestigious Padma Awards.
Who invented butter chicken? Delhi High Court to decide
A culinary controversy has emerged in Delhi as two restaurants claim to be the birthplace of the beloved butter chicken.
Multiple vehicles collide in Tamil Nadu, 4 dead
At least four people were killed in an accident involving four vehicles in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu.
75th Republic Day: Gallantry medals announced for 1,132 personnel
On the eve of the 75th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu announced the annual gallantry/service awards.
Cancer-stricken child dipped in Ganga in hope of miracle; drowns
A five-year-old boy suffering from blood cancer lost his life after his aunt submerged him in the freezing Ganga River at Har Ki Pauri, allegedly drowning him.
Nitish takes a swipe at PM over Thakur's Bharat Ratna
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday said that awarding Bharat Ratna to former state CM Karpoori Thakur was an old demand of the Janata Dal (United) or JD(U).
Indian-origin couple convicted for luring cousin to US, abusing him
A Virginia-based Indian American couple, Harmanpreet Singh (30) and Kulbir Kaur (43) were found guilty of forcing their cousin into labor at their gas station and convenience store in the United States.
Sharad Pawar's grandnephew appears before ED in MSCB case
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Rohit Pawar—who is also the grand-nephew of party chief Sharad Pawar—appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Mumbai on Wednesday.
PM Modi celebrates National Girl Child Day, pens special note
Prime Minister Narendra Modi observed National Girl Child Day on Wednesday by taking to social media platform X to honor the achievements and resilience of girls.
Mira Road clashes: Police issue warning for online group admins
Two days after clashes between two communities in Mira Road, the police in Mumbai have issued an order, instructing group administrators of social media platforms to ensure that no content related to the incident is forwarded, ANI reported.
50,000 devotees camp overnight outside Ram Mandir for darshan
A sea of devotees continues to pour into Ayodhya, two days after the large-scale consecration ceremony at the Ram Mandir.
Manipur: Assam Rifles soldier fires at colleagues, shoots himself dead
An Assam Rifles soldier allegedly opened fire at his six colleagues on Wednesday morning before shooting himself dead at his battalion in south Manipur, said officials.
Ayodhya's Ram Lalla idol to be known by this name
The new Ram Lalla idol, consecrated on Monday at Ayodhya's Ram Mandir, will be known as "Balak Ram."
Myanmar military aircraft skids off runway in Mizoram, 8 injured
A Myanmar military plane—carrying 14 people—recently slid off the runway at Lengpui Airport in Mizoram on Tuesday.
Exploring special tableaus for Republic Day 2024
The 75th Republic Day Parade promises to be a celebration of women's contributions and the democratic spirit of India as the Kartavya Path is set to showcase "women empowerment" through vibrant tableaus, centering around women under the theme "Viksit Bharat" and "Bharat - Loktantra ki Matruka."
MP: SDM suspended after youths who overtook his car thrashed
The Madhya Pradesh government has suspended a Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Umaria district, for allegedly ordering that two youths who overtook his car be beaten up.
CBI summons lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai in Mahua Moitra case
Supreme Court lawyer Jai Anant Dehadrai was summoned by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with its probe into the cash-for-query case against Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra.
Rahul's yatra: Clash breaks out between Congress workers, Assam cops
On Tuesday, nearly 5,000 Congress workers, including Rahul Gandhi, attempting to enter Guwahati, were stopped as the party resumed its 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam.
Namibian cheetah Jwala gives birth to 3 cubs at Kuno
Jwala, a Namibian cheetah, which was translocated to Madhya Pradesh, gave birth to three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
Clashes in Mumbai ahead of Ram Mandir event: Security strengthened
Clashes of communal nature were reported from parts of Mumbai and Nagpur, ahead of the Ram Mandir consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on Monday.
Sea of devotees at Ram Mandir, a day after consecration
A day after the Pran Prathishtha (consecration) ceremony in Ayodhya, a sea of devotees flocked to the Ram Mandir as the temple opened its doors to the public on Tuesday morning.
Earthquake of 7.2-magnitude hits China's Xinjiang, tremors felt in Delhi-NCR
An earthquake of 7.2-magnitude on the Richter scale hit China's Xinjiang region, subsequently strong tremors were felt in Delhi and nearby areas on Monday night.
No iron used, Rs. 1,800cr spent: Facts about Ram Mandir
On Monday, Ayodhya's Ram Mandir was inaugurated with full fanfare, marking a watershed moment for the entire nation.
PM Modi announces Pradhanmantri Suryodaya Yojana: What is it?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new scheme that will boost India's self-reliance in the energy sector.
LED screens for Ayodhya event removed from TN temple: Minister
LED screens installed at Kamakshi Amman Temple in Tamil Nadu for live streaming the Ram Mandir "Pran Pratishtha" ceremony in Ayodhya were taken down on Monday, reports said.
Delhi HC orders suspension of website offering Ram Mandir 'prasad'
In an interim order, the Delhi High Court has directed the suspension of "http://khadiorganic.com", for allegedly advertising the delivery of free Prasad from the Ram Mandir's inauguration, the Indian Express reported.
Explained: 500-year timeline of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya on Monday, bringing closure to a 500-year-old dispute.
'Luckiest person on earth': Sculptor reacts after Ram Mandir consecration
Karnataka sculptor, Arun Yogiraj, who crafted the Ram Lalla idol for the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya shared his thoughts after the Pran Prathistha ceremony on Monday.
Karnataka: BJP MP stopped from entering Dalit village
The Dalit community in Karnataka stopped Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pratap Simha from entering a village in Mysuru district.