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09 Apr 2024

Pune

Gutkha, stones, condoms found in samosas supplied to automobile firm 

In a bizarre incident, five people were arrested after condoms, gutka, and stones were found inside samosas provided to a prominent auto company in Pimpari Chinchwad, Pune.

09 Apr 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar

After Congress's complaint, ECI to verify Union minister's affidavit 

The Election Commission of India directed the Central Board of Direct Taxes to scrutinize the financial details provided by Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar in his election affidavit.

09 Apr 2024

K. Chandrashekar Rao

'Reputation hit, privacy invaded': Kavitha in letter to Delhi court

The Rouse Avenue court in Delhi on Tuesday extended the judicial custody of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha until April 23 in the money laundering probe linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.

09 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Bengaluru woman made to strip on camera in FedEx scam 

A Bengaluru lawyer became a victim of a cyber scam— known as the "FedEx scam"—wherein individuals posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers duped her into transferring ₹15 lakh.

Tamil Nadu: ED raids multiple locations linked to ex-DMK leader

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday initiated a series of raids across over 25 locations in Tamil Nadu.

Will Delhi, NCR see worsening heatwave conditions this week? 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a significant rise in Delhi's temperature this week.

09 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

Double trouble: Bengaluru tackles heatwave amid water crisis

The soaring temperatures have compounded Bengaluru's challenges, exacerbating its existing struggle with severe water scarcity.

09 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi HC verdict on Kejriwal's plea against arrest likely today

The Delhi High Court is set to deliver a verdict on an appeal filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the money laundering case linked to now-scrapped excise policy.

'What if I'm carrying bomb': 2 arrested at Delhi airport

Two men from Rajkot, Gujarat were detained at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 5, officials said on Monday.

'Let there not be contest...': SC on Centre-states fund row

The Supreme Court on Monday called for unity between the central and state governments, expressing concern over recent disputes requiring its intervention.

08 Apr 2024

Madras High Court

'How many will be jailed?': SC's relief to YouTuber

The Supreme Court on Monday restored the bail granted to YouTuber A Duraimurugan Sattai, who allegedly made derogatory remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

08 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

ED questions Kejriwal's PA, summons AAP MLA Durgesh Pathak

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday questioned Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's personal assistant (PA), Bibhav Kumar, in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy, reports said.

Rain may delay onset of summer in North India: Report

The onset of summer in North India is expected to be delayed by three weeks, the Firstpost reported.

08 Apr 2024

Excise Policy 2021-22

Delhi court rejects interim bail plea of BRS's K Kavitha

The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi on Monday denied the interim bail plea of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Kavitha.

08 Apr 2024

Delhi

Man dies after taking water slide at Noida mall 

A 25-year-old Delhi resident, Dhanjay Maheshwari, lost his life at the Entertainment City water park located in the Great India Place (GIP) Mall in Noida.

07 Apr 2024

Madhya Pradesh

2 women assault Mahakaleshwar Temple guards for stopping video shoot

A case has been filed against two women, identified as Palak and Pari, for allegedly assaulting three female security personnel at the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

NIA officials who were attacked during raid booked for 'molestation'

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team that was attacked during a raid in West Bengal's Bhupatinagar on Saturday has now been charged with molestation and trespassing.

07 Apr 2024

Afghanistan

Gujarat University evicts 7 foreign students after namaz row

Gujarat University has issued an eviction notice to seven foreign students, instructing them to leave their hostel accommodations for overstaying.

07 Apr 2024

Kerala

Kerala student, found hanging, tortured for 29 hours before death

A 20-year-old veterinary student, Sidharthan JS, who tragically took his own life in February, reportedly endured a grueling 29-hour period of physical and psychological abuse before his death.

07 Apr 2024

Arunachal Pradesh

10 arrested after migrant worker from Arunachal lynched to death

The police have arrested 10 people over the murder of Ashok Das, a migrant worker from Arunachal Pradesh, in Ernakulam city, Kerala.

07 Apr 2024

Hemant Soren

Land scam: Fridge, TV invoices used as evidence against Soren

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has used invoices for a refrigerator and a smart TV to support its claim that former Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren acquired 8.86 acres of land illegally.

07 Apr 2024

Delhi

Classmates insert stick into 14-year-old boy's private parts, rupture intestines

A 14-year-old student in Delhi is currently receiving medical treatment following a brutal assault by his fellow schoolmates on school premises.

07 Apr 2024

Jama Masjid

Srinagar's Grand Mosque locked again; Mehbooba Mufti slams J&K administration  

The Grand Mosque in Srinagar was closed to the public by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on the occasion of Shab-e-Qadr, one of the most auspicious nights of the Islamic calendar.

07 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal's arrest: AAP's 'mass fast' in India, abroad today 

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is observing a mass fast across India and abroad on Sunday to protest the arrest of its party leader and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal.

06 Apr 2024

Bengaluru

On camera: Bengaluru workers beat up senior over work pressure 

Two employees of Heritage Foods, a Bengaluru-based dairy company, were arrested on Friday for allegedly masterminding an attack on their senior.

06 Apr 2024

Bastar

4 more Maoists killed in Chhattisgarh, death toll touches 50

Four Maoists were killed in two separate encounters in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh on Friday, bringing the total fatalities to 50 this year.

EC seeks Haryana CEO's response on 'abusive language' toward AAP 

The Election Commission (EC) has sought a report from Haryana's chief electoral officer regarding the use of offensive language on its Suvidha portal.

06 Apr 2024

Amit Malviya

'NIA officials attacked villagers, not other way round': Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the National Investigation Agency (NIA) of attacking women in Bhupatinagar hours after reports surfaced that an NIA team was reportedly attacked by locals during a raid.

06 Apr 2024

Delhi

Delhi liquorgate: Judicial custody of Sisodia extended till April 18 

The Rouse Revenue Court in Delhi has extended the judicial custody of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia and other arrested individuals in the Delhi liquor scam till April 18th.

06 Apr 2024

United Nations (UN)

India abstains from UN Gaza truce resolution vote

India, along with 12 other nations, including Japan, the Netherlands, France, and Romania, abstained from voting on a resolution proposed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Friday.

06 Apr 2024

Trinamool Congress

NIA team attacked in Bengal's East Midnapore district

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) team was reportedly attacked during a raid in Bhupatinagar in West Bengal's East Midnapore district on Saturday morning.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Sunita Kejriwal best person to keep AAP together: Delhi minister

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal is the best person when it comes to maintaining the party's unity.

05 Apr 2024

Delhi

Explained: Case of Delhi woman killed and stuffed in almirah

In a chilling incident that has shocked the nationals capital, the body of a 26-year-old woman was discovered hidden in an almirah in a residential property located in southwest Delhi's Dwarka area.

Delhi court grants CBI permission to interrogate BRS leader Kavitha

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been granted permission by a Delhi court to question the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)'s leader, K Kavitha.

Lok Sabha elections: ECI holds conference to bolster voter turnout

The Election Commission of India (ECI) convened a conference on Friday to address the issue of low voter turnout in the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Bhima Koregaon case: Supreme Court grants bail to Shoma Sen

The Supreme Court has granted bail to Shoma Sen, one of the accused in the Bhima Koregaon case.

05 Apr 2024

Allahabad High Court

SC stays Allahabad HC order striking down UP madrasa law

The Supreme Court on Friday suspended an Allahabad High Court verdict that declared the Uttar Pradesh Board of Madarsa Education Act, 2004, unconstitutional.

05 Apr 2024

Arvind Kejriwal

Explained: Why Apple declined ED's request to unlock Kejriwal's iPhone

Apple has reportedly turned down the Enforcement Directorate (ED)'s request for assistance in unlocking the iPhone of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

05 Apr 2024

Atishi

ECI notice to Atishi over BJP poaching attempt claim

The Election Commission (ECI) has issued a notice to Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) minister Atishi following her allegations that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had approached her to join the party.

05 Apr 2024

Hemant Soren

Land scam case: What ED's chargesheet against Hemant Soren says

Two months after former Jharakhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a land scam case, the agency filed a chargesheet against him on March 30.