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Court sentences Sanjay Raut to 15-day jail in defamation case
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has been convicted by a metropolitan magistrate court in Mumbai's Mazgaon in a defamation case.
TN: Family of 5 found dead in car, suicide suspected
A family of five was found dead inside an abandoned car on the Trichy-Karaikudi National Highway in Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu.
Supreme Court grants bail to ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji
The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, who was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in June 2023 in a money-laundering case.
Plea seeks FIR against Eknath Shinde, Rane over anti-Muslim remarks
A Mumbai resident, Mohammad Wasi Sayed, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the registration of an FIR against Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Nitesh Rane.
Security officials refute claims of 'trained' Kuki militants infiltrating Manipur
Manipur's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh have disputed a claim made by the chief minister's office (CMO) about the infiltration of "over 900 Kuki militants" from Myanmar into Manipur.
PM Modi's visit to Pune cancelled due to heavy rains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled visit to Pune on Thursday—where he was set to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) campaign for the Maharashtra assembly elections with a public rally—has been canceled due to heavy rains.
Mumbai rains: 45-year-old woman drowns in open drain in Andheri
A 45-year-old woman, Vimal Gaikwad, drowned in an open drain in the MIDC area of Andheri, Mumbai, amid heavy rains on Wednesday.
Mumbai rain: 14 flights diverted; schools, colleges shut
The India Meteorological Department has issued a "red alert" for heavy rainfall in Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra.
Delhi government hikes minimum wages for workers
The Delhi government has announced an increase in the minimum wages for unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled workers.
Tirumala trust files complaint against firm for supplying adulterated ghee
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which oversees the Lord Venkateshwara temple at Tirumala, has filed a police complaint against AR Dairy Foods Pvt Ltd.
After UP, Himachal mandates display of food outlet owners' names
Following in the footsteps of Uttar Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh government has now mandated that all food establishments prominently display the names and addresses of their operators, proprietors, and managers.
'Illiterate behavior': Delhi HC on property damage during DUSU elections
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday criticized the defacement of public property during the Delhi University Students Union (DUSU) elections, terming it "illiterate behavior."
Paracetamol, 52 other drugs fail quality tests in India
India's drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO), has issued a "Not of Standard Quality (NSQ) Alert" for over 50 drugs.
Dalit youth misses IIT seat by minutes, SC assures help
The Supreme Court has assured assistance to a Dalit youth from a below poverty line (BPL) family, who lost his seat at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad due to a missed fee payment deadline.
Delhi prepares for artificial rain to combat peak pollution
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced plans for artificial rain in the capital between November 1 and 15, a period when pollution levels are expected to peak.
Odisha custodial 'sexual assault': Suspended cop to undergo polygraph test
The Crime Branch of the Odisha Police will conduct a polygraph test on Dinakrushna Mishra, the suspended station house officer (SHO) of Bharatpur.
Badlapur rape accused shot in head, died of bleeding: Autopsy
Akshay Shinde, the prime suspect in the sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls at a school in Maharashtra's Badlapur, died from a gunshot wound to the head while in police custody.
Karnataka court orders Lokayukta probe against Siddaramaiah in MUDA case
A special court in Karnataka has ordered the Lokayukta, a state-level corruption watchdog, to investigate allegations against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.
'Badla-Pura' posters with gun-wielding Fadnavis emerge after Badlapur accused's death
Two days after the accused in the Badlapur school sexual assault case was shot dead by police, posters featuring Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have surfaced across Mumbai.
'This isn't an encounter': HC on Badlapur accused's custodial death
The Bombay High Court has raised serious questions over the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, a man accused of sexually abusing two girls at a Badlapur school.
Job gone, IIM graduate scams wealthy women on matrimonial sites
An Indian Institute of Management (IIM) graduate, identified as Rahul Chaturvedi, has been arrested for allegedly duping over 20 wealthy women through matrimonial websites.
Delhi shop serves pomegranate juice mixed with chemicals; 2 detained
Two men were detained in Rajinder Nagar, Delhi, on Tuesday for allegedly selling pomegranate juice laced with chemicals.
After confusion over '75% India-China border dispute sorted,' Jaishankar's clarification
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified his recent statement on the India-China border dispute, stating that the "75% progress" he mentioned referred only to troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
'Can't call region of India Pakistan...': SC blasts Karnataka judge
The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticized Karnataka High Court judge Justice V Srishananda for his controversial comments about a Bengaluru locality during a recent hearing, saying no region in India should be referred to as Pakistan.
Lucknow: HDFC Bank employee dies at work; colleagues blame stress
An HDFC Bank employee in Lucknow, Sadaf Fatima, died after falling off her chair while working in the office on Tuesday.
Explained: Row over mice on Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple's prasad packets
Mumbai's famous Siddhivinayak Temple has found itself embroiled in a controversy following the circulation of a video allegedly showing mice crawling on torn packets of prasad.
EY employee death: Pune office operating without required permits
Ernst & Young (EY) India is under scrutiny following the death of an employee, Anna Sebastian Perayil, due to alleged overwork.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
J&K polls: Centre to take foreign diplomat delegation to Srinagar
In a bid to highlight the democratic transition in Jammu and Kashmir, the central government is set to escort a group of foreign diplomats to observe the second phase of polling.
Kolkata's 150-year-old tram service to be discontinued barring 'heritage' stretch
The West Bengal government has announced plans to discontinue the 150-year-old tram service in Kolkata, citing traffic congestion issues.
Odisha custodial assault case: Army, police veterans spar on Twitter
The alleged torture of an Army officer and sexual assault of his fiancee at a police station in Odisha has sparked a heated debate between retired military and police personnel.
'NRI quota complete fraud...': SC on Punjab's MBBS admissions rule
The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed the Punjab government's appeal against a high court order that quashed amended rules to avail admission to MBBS courses through the Non-Resident Indian quota.
Tirupati laddu row: Devotee claims finding 'gutkha, tobacco' in prasadam
The controversy surrounding the Tirupati laddus has taken a new turn with a devotee alleging that she found gutkha and traces of tobacco in the prasadam.
IIM Ahmedabad to implement reservation policy in PhD admissions
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad has announced plans to introduce a government-mandated reservation policy for its PhD admissions from 2025.
Maharashtra officials inspect EY's Pune office after employee's death
Officials from the Maharashtra Labour Commissioner's office have conducted an inspection at the Ernst & Young (EY) office in Pune.
Talcum powder, starch used in antibiotics supplied to government hospitals
A 1,200-page chargesheet has revealed that antibiotics distributed to government hospitals in Nagpur were made from talcum powder mixed with starch.
Karnataka HC dismisses Siddaramaiah's plea in MUDA land scam case
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, challenging the legality of Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot's decision to prosecute him over alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam case.
Principal kills 6-year-old for resisting rape, dumps body in school
A first-grade student was allegedly choked to death by her school's principal, 55-year-old Govind Natt in Dahod district, Gujarat.
Hindu Mahasabha calls for Gwalior Bandh during India-Bangladesh test match
The Hindu Mahasabha has called for a bandh in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, on October 6 to protest the upcoming India-Bangladesh cricket match, citing "atrocities" against Hindus in the neighboring country.
Badlapur rape accused's mother challenges police version on son's death
The mother of Akshay Shinde, a 24-year-old school sweeper accused of raping two nursery girls in Maharashtra's Badlapur, has disputed the police account of events leading to his death in custody.