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Delhi HC stays trial court's order granting bail to Kejriwal
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday stayed the Rouse Avenue Court's order granting bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped excise policy.
Why Karnataka government banned artificial food colors in kebabs
In a bid to improve food safety and public health, the Karnataka government has prohibited the use of artificial food colors in various dishes including kebabs, fish, and vegetarian meals.
Public humiliation of PDS dealer sparks protest in Jharkhand
A woman Public Distribution System (PDS) dealer in Dumka district, Jharkhand, was publicly humiliated by a mob in Madhuban village, according to local police.
Delhi HC to pronounce verdict on Arvind Kejriwal's bail today
The Delhi High Court will likely deliver its verdict on Tuesday on the Enforcement Directorate's petition—seeking to halt the trial court's decision granting regular bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy case.
Elderly waste collector ends life over viral social media ridicule
An elderly waste collector named Pratab Singh, affectionately known as "Babaji" in his village in Rajasthan, committed suicide.
Centre allows 6-month maternity leave for surrogacy for government employees
The Centre has updated the Central Civil Services (Leave) Rules, 1972, granting women government employees who have children through surrogacy a maternity leave of 180 days.
Noida International Airport construction delayed to 2025
The construction of Noida International Airport, initially slated to begin flight operations by the end of 2024, has experienced a delay.
'Let Delhi HC pass order...': SC on Kejriwal's bail plea
The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea until the Delhi High Court passes its order.
Tamil Nadu hooch tragedy death toll rises to 57
The Kallakurichi hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu has resulted in 57 fatalities as of Monday, as per the district administration's latest update.
2 paramilitary soldiers killed in Maoist IED blast in Chhattisgarh
Two paramilitary soldiers lost their lives in Sukma, Chhattisgarh, after an improvised explosive device (IED) that was planted under their truck by Maoists detonated.
3rd bridge collapses in Bihar in less than a week
An under-construction bridge in the East Champaran district of Bihar collapsed on Sunday, marking the third such incident within a week.
CBI registers FIR in NEET-UG paper leak case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in relation to the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-Centre-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET) exam.
Minor sends hoax bomb threat to Dubai-bound flight 'for fun'
A 13-year-old boy was recently detained by the Delhi Police for sending a hoax bomb threat to a Dubai-bound flight from Delhi airport.
Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya's aide shot dead in Indore
Monu Kalyane, a local Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and close aide to Madhya Pradesh Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, was shot dead early Sunday morning in Indore, as per police reports.
2 Maharashtra teachers detained in NEET paper leak probe
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) detained two government-run school teachers from Latur district for questioning over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on Saturday night.
SUV driven by Pune MLA's nephew hits two-wheeler; 1 killed
A 19-year-old man was killed after an SUV driven by the nephew of Dilip Mohite Patil, an MLA belonging to the Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), hit a two-wheeler on Saturday in Pune.
Mahant loses security after argument over BJP's defeat in Ayodhya
Mahant Raju Das, the head priest of Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya, lost his police security gunner following a heated argument with District Magistrate Nitish Kumar over the Bharatiya Janata Party's electoral defeat in Faizabad.
2 terrorists killed in encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Uri
Security forces neutralized two terrorists attempting to infiltrate the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday.
'Absolute disgrace': Students as NEET-PG postponed right before exam
Students looking to sit for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) on Sunday were met with abolute shock when the Health Ministry announced that it had been postponed impromptu.
Prajwal Revanna's brother arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting JD(S) worker
The Karnataka Police has arrested Suraj Revanna, the brother of former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, for allegedly sexually assaulting a party worker who had sought work from him.
NEET-UG retest: 1,563 candidates to appear at 7 centers today
In the wake of an escalating controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET)-Undergraduate exam 2024, a retest is being conducted on Sunday for 1,563 candidates.
Another bridge collapses in Bihar, second within a week
A small bridge in Bihar's Siwan district collapsed on Saturday morning, marking the second such incident in less than a week.
5 arrested in Jharkhand in NEET paper leak case
Five individuals were arrested by the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police in Deoghar, Jharkhand, on Friday, as part of the ongoing investigation into the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) paper leak case.
Video: Violent clash at Gurugram housing complex over public drinking
A violent clash erupted between residents and security guards at the ROF Ananda Society, a high-end housing complex in Gurugram's Sector 95, on Thursday night.
Delhi Airport launches India's first 'Fast Track Immigration' program
Delhi Airport has become the first in India to implement the 'Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme' (FTI-TTP).
Priest who led Ram Lalla's 'Pran Pratistha' ceremony dies
Pandit Laxmikant Dixit, who led the "Pran Pratistha" ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, passed away on Saturday. He breathed his last in the holy city of Varanasi.
CNG prices hiked in Delhi-NCR, other cities
The government has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG), effective from 6:00am on Saturday, June 22.
'NEET not cancelled despite paper leak because...': Education minister explains
Unlike the UGC-NET, which was cancelled a day after being held over concerns that the exam's integrity might have been compromised, the Education Ministry decided not to cancel the NEET despite allegations of irregularities.
Woman's naked body found near railway track in Andhra
The body of a naked 21-year-old woman was found near a railway track on Friday in Andhra Pradesh.
Death toll in Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy climbs to 53
The death toll from the Kallakurichi illicit liquor tragedy has climbed to 53, as per an official bulletin released on Saturday, June 22.
After Prajwal Revanna, his brother now accused of sexual abuse
Police in Karnataka's Hassan district have booked two individuals for allegedly blackmailing Suraj Revanna, the brother of former Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, with a false case of sexual assault.
Law punishing paper leak, unfair means in public exams implemented
The Union Government has enforced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, starting from June 21, to prevent paper leaks and cheating in public exams.
India slams Canadian House's 'silence' tribute to Khalistani terrorist Nijjar
India criticized the Canadian parliament on Friday for holding a "moment of silence" on June 18 for Khalistani Tiger Force terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, marking the one-year anniversary of his shooting in Surrey, British Columbia.
Delhi HC stays Kejriwal's bail, order likely in 2-3 days
The Delhi High Court on Friday issued an interim stay on the trial court's ruling granting bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy.
Kanchanjunga Express collision: Wrong manual signaling likely cause of accident
The freight train collision with the Kanchanjunga Express in north Bengal on Monday was due to an incorrectly issued manual signal, not the error of the loco pilot who died in the accident, a Times of India report said.
Showers in Delhi-NCR bring down temperature, bring respite from heatwave
Delhi and its neighboring regions experienced light rainfall on Friday, offering a break from the intense heatwave that had been affecting the national capital region for over a month.
UGC-NET exam paper leaked, sold on darknet: Report
The University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test question paper, held on Tuesday, was leaked 48 hours in advance and sold on the dark web and encrypted social media platforms for ₹6 lakh, according to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) sources, NDTV reported.
Who are the men behind NEET-UG paper leak
The Bihar Police's Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) arrested 13 people, including four National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) aspirants, on the eve of the exam last month after receiving a tip-off about a potential paper leak.
Indian Army personnel mark International Yoga Day on mountains, warships
The 10th International Day of Yoga witnessed distinctive celebrations across India, with the country's armed forces performing yoga in various locations, including mountains, glaciers, and warships.
SC declines to halt NEET-UG counseling, issues notice to NTA
The Supreme Court, on Friday, refused to stay the NEET-UG 2024 counseling process for the second time while issuing a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA).