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What does Arvind Kejriwal's Tihar routine look like
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will spend the next two weeks in Tihar Jail in the excise policy case after his Enforcement Directorate custody ended on Monday.
ECI censures Dilip Ghosh, Supriya Shrinate for 'derogatory' remarks
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday issued a censure to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s Dilip Ghosh and the Congress's Supriya Shrinate.
Kejriwal sent to judicial custody till April 15
Delhi's Rouse Avenue court on Monday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to judicial custody till April 15 in the excise policy-linked money laundering case.
Guwahati airport roof collapses partially due to heavy rain
A sudden storm and heavy rainfall led to a partial ceiling collapse at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati on Sunday.
Kejriwal to appear in court as ED custody ends today
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is due in court on Monday as his Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody concludes.
Zomato delists restaurant after girl dies eating cake ordered online
Zomato announced on Sunday that it has delisted a restaurant and barred its owner after a 10-year-old girl died after eating a birthday cake bought online from the restaurant in Patiala.
India rescues 'cyber slaves' forced into fraud schemes in Cambodia
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it was rescuing its citizens who had been lured into work only to be forced to participate in cyber fraud schemes in Cambodia.
Congress gets fresh income tax notice worth Rs. 1,745 crore
The Congress Party has received another income tax notice from the Income Tax Department totaling more than Rs. 1,745 crore.
Maharashtra: Man beaten to death for celebrating Rohit Sharma's wicket
A Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan was smashed in the head with a stick following a disagreement over an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
UP: Body of missing Hardoi mahant found in 3 pieces
The dismembered remains of a 65-year-old mahant were discovered on Siddhauli Road in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday night.
'Sorry...I've to go': Student's last text before suicide over harassment
In a heartbreaking incident, a 17-year-old student from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, tragically ended her life by jumping off her college building.
INDIA bloc's mega rally today to protest Kejriwal's arrest
Top leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc will participate in the Loktantra Bachao (save democracy) rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday.
Unaware of Goa election campaign: Kailash Gahlot after ED interrogation
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Kailash Gahlot said he was questioned for nearly 5.5 hours by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) after leaving the probe agency's office on Saturday.
Calling spouse 'bhoot,' 'pishach' not cruelty: Patna High Court
The Patna High Court has ruled that derogatory name-calling like "bhoot" (ghost) and "pishach" (vampire) by an estranged couple does not constitute "cruelty."
Delhi Police files first chargesheet against news portal NewsClick
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has filed its first chargesheet against the news portal NewsClick and its founder and Editor-in-Chief, Prabir Purkayastha, under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act of 1967.
Murder in Uttarakhand gurdwara: FIR against ex-IAS officer, 4 others
Five people, including a retired IAS officer, have been booked in connection with the murder of a gurdwara chief in Uttarakhand.
Why PM Modi asked citizens to clang utensils during COVID-19
On March 22, 2020, lakhs of Indians stepped into their balconies to clang their utensils and blow conches when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its peak.
President confers Bharat Ratna on Advani, Karpoori Thakur, 3 others
President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious Bharat Ratna award to five distinguished individuals, including two former prime ministers, on Saturday.
ED questions Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot in Liquor Policy Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned Delhi minister Kailash Gahlot in an alleged money laundering case linked to the Delhi liquor policy on Saturday.
UP: Last rites of gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari today in Ghazipur
The last rites of infamous gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari, who died from a heart attack on Thursday night, will be performed on Saturday in his hometown of Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh.
MHA sanctions CBI inquiry against AAP leader Satyendar Jain
The Union Home Ministry has sanctioned a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain, as reported by ANI.
4th cop arrested in Telangana phone-tapping case
P Radhakrishna Rao, the fourth key suspect in the Telangana phone-tapping case, was arrested on Friday.
Explained: How much it costs to contest elections in India
Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has declined Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda's offer to contest Lok Sabha elections.
Modi-Bill Gates conversation: PM vows to bridge India's digital divide
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates, telling him about his goal to eliminate digital disparity in the country.
'No wrongdoing...': CBI files closure in case against Praful Patel
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has closed a corruption investigation against Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Praful Patel, months after he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Congress gets Rs. 1,700 crore demand notice by I-T department
The Income Tax Department has issued a demand notice of Rs. 1,700 crore to the Congress on Friday, news agency ANI reported.
INDIA's protest against Kejriwal's arrest: Security strengthened in Central Delhi
Security has been strengthened in Central Delhi, in view of the planned protest on Friday by the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance against the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari dies of cardiac arrest; family alleges poisoning
Jailed gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari (63) died due to a cardiac arrest on Thursday.
India issues second statement after US's comments on Kejriwal's arrest
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has reacted to the United States's second statement on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Man brings liquor to court during 'liquor policy case' hearing
A man brought liquor to Rouse Avenue Court as the Delhi excise policy case hearing was taking place on Thursday.
Kejriwal's ED custody extended till April 1
The Rouse Revenue Court in Delhi has extended the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal by four more days, till April 1.
Indian government extends Armed Forces Act in Nagaland
The Indian Central Government has decided to extend the implementation of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, in eight specific districts and 21 police jurisdictions in Nagaland.
Centre revises MGNREGA wages ahead of Lok Sabha polls
The Centre has announced a 3-10% increase in the wage rate for Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) workers for fiscal year 2024-25.
Uttarakhand: Nanakmatta Gurudwara chief shot dead by unidentified assailants
The head of religious services at Uttarakhand's Nanakmatta Gurdwara, Baba Tarsem Singh, was reportedly shot dead by two unidentified people on Thursday morning.
India and China hold fresh diplomatic talks amid border tensions
The 29th round of talks on India-China border affairs took place in Beijing on Wednesday, a Ministry of External Affairs readout said on Thursday.
Ashoka University responds after videos show students raising casteist slogans
Ashoka University in Haryana has issued a detailed statement after videos of its students shouting casteist slogans inside the campus flooded social media.
'Political pressure threat to judiciary': 600 lawyers write to CJI
More than 600 lawyers have written a letter to Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud expressing their concerns about attempts by a certain group to manipulate the judiciary.
Explained: Why has ED summoned AAP Goa leaders
The recent arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has once again brought attention to the alleged scam linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.
Delhi HC to hear plea seeking Kejriwal's removal as CM
The Delhi High Court will hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) calling for the dismissal of Arvind Kejriwal from his position as chief minister of Delhi.
MP Ganeshamurthi dies of cardiac arrest after suspected suicide attempt
A Ganeshamurthi, the sitting Lok Sabha MP from Tamil Nadu's Erode and leader of the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) died on Thursday morning due to a cardiac arrest.