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MCD mulls ban on pigeon-feeding spots in Delhi; know why
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is considering a proposal to ban pigeon-feeding spots across the city.
Delhi BJP chief hospitalized after dip in Yamuna
Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendra Sachdeva was hospitalized on Saturday, nearly 48 hours after he took a dip in the heavily polluted Yamuna River.
ED raids 5 states over Coldplay, Diljit concert ticket scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a massive search operation in five Indian states—Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, Chandigarh, and Bangalore—over illegal ticket sales for upcoming concerts of Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh.
17-year-old Delhi girl jumps off roof after failing JEE
A 17-year-old girl in New Delhi allegedly died by suicide after failing to clear the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), police said on Saturday.
Tirupati hotels receive fresh bomb threats, mentions Udhayanidhi Stalin's wife
Two hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh received bomb threats on Saturday, a day after similar threats were made to other hotels in the area, India Today reported.
Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, aides acquitted in 13-year-old firing case
A district court has acquitted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his two accomplices, Navpreet Singh and Tarsem Singh, in a 13-year-old firing case.
After detonators, cylinders, wood now found on rail-tracks; sabotage suspected
A passenger train in Uttar Pradesh hit a huge piece of wood on the tracks late Thursday night, in what appears to be another sabotage attempt.
Delhi's air quality improves slightly, but health risks loom
Delhi's air quality improved slightly with the AQI recorded at 237 on Saturday morning. It had dropped from Friday's AQI reading of 283.
Rajasthan woman waits 8 years for baby, then drowns him
In a shocking incident, a 20-day-old infant was allegedly drowned by his mother in a water tank at their home in Jeelo village, Neem Ka Thana, Rajasthan, on Tuesday night.
Varanasi court rejects plea for additional ASI survey at Gyanvapi
A Varanasi court has rejected a plea seeking a fresh survey by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) at the Gyanvapi complex.
Massive crackdown on Lawrence Bishnoi Gang, 7 shooters arrested
The special cell of the Delhi Police has arrested seven shooters of the infamous Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The arrests were made from different parts of Punjab and its neighboring states.
'Just 2-inch away...': Envoy recalls sword attack by Khalistani protesters
India's recalled High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has recounted a horrifying incident in which he was attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in Alberta, Canada.
Explained: Does travel insurance cover bomb threats on flights
With India witnessing a sudden spate of bomb threats disrupting flights, many have been left confused about how far travel insurance covers in such cases.
Who's Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol, wanted by the NIA
Anmol Bishnoi, alias "Bhanu," has been making headlines daily nowadays, and not for good reasons.
Fresh wave of bomb threats targets 27 Indian flights
A fresh series of bomb threats have been issued to 27 flights of major Indian airlines. The flights include six of Air India, and seven each of SpiceJet, IndiGo, and Vistara.
'Dangerous...': Delhi HC flags Wikipedia model as anyone can edit
The Delhi High Court has raised alarm over Wikipedia's open-editing model, calling it "dangerous."
Use public transport, reduce firecrackers: Centre's advisory amid pollution spike
As air pollution levels rise in several cities across the country, the Centre has issued an advisory to all states and Union Territories (UTs) to step up their preparedness. The situation is expected to get worse with the upcoming Diwali festival.
India, China to complete troop disengagement by October 28-29: Report
India and China are likely to finish withdrawing their troops from the Depsang and Demchok areas of Eastern Ladakh by October 28-29.
UP man performs 'shradh' of living wife to marry girlfriend
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Kannauj has been accused of bigamy and deceit after he allegedly married another woman while his first wife was alive.
Ratan Tata's will ensures 'unlimited' care for pet dog Tito
Former Tata Sons chairman Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at 86.
'India needs 145 million more women in workforce by 2047'
A joint report by Magic Bus India Foundation and Bain & Company has highlighted the necessity for India to add another 145 million women to its workforce by 2047.
'Can state decide...obscenity?': HC raps Customs for seizing 'obscene' artworks
The Bombay High Court has directed the Customs Department to return within two weeks artworks by Francis Newton Souza and Akbar Padamsee, which were seized on their arrival in Mumbai.
Chennai: 7 students arrested for running secret meth lab
In a major anti-drug operation, the Tamil Nadu Police have arrested seven students for allegedly running a methamphetamine laboratory in Chennai.
PIL seeks separate flag for Karnataka, HC calls it 'misconceived'
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking a separate flag for the state.
Women slap elderly couple over dog at Noida society
Two women were caught on camera beating up an elderly couple at a residential complex in Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
19 killed in 2 weeks: J&K terror attacks spread fear
Jammu and Kashmir has been rocked by a spate of terror attacks, which have left 19 people dead in just 15 days.
Hoax bomb threats at 3 Tirupati hotels
Three hotels in Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, received bomb threats through email. The police, assisted by sniffer dogs, carried out thorough searches and confirmed the threats to be hoaxes.
Centre issues advisory amid worsening AQI; warns elderly, pregnant women
The Health Ministry has issued an advisory warning about the deteriorating air quality in several states and union territories.
Which are the most severe cyclones India has witnessed
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast late Thursday night, moving north-northwest and affecting areas near Dhamara and Habalikhati nature camp.
Who is Justice Sanjiv Khanna, India's next Chief Justice
President Droupadi Murmu has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
Why JNU canceled seminars by Lebanon, Palestine, Iran diplomats
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) recently canceled three seminars that were scheduled to have ambassadors from Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon.
NIA announces ₹10 lakh bounty for Lawrence Bishnoi's brother Anmol
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has announced a reward of ₹10 lakh for information leading to the arrest of Anmol Bishnoi, the brother of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.
India, China begin LAC disengagement, remove temporary tents
India and China have started disengaging troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, CNN-News18 quoted sources as saying.
Delhi MCD allocates ₹2.4 crore to combat rising air pollution
To tackle the worsening air pollution in the city, which has now entered the "very poor" category, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has earmarked ₹2.4 crore.
Delhi-Hyderabad Vistara flight diverted to Jaipur due to medical emergency
A Vistara Airlines flight headed from Delhi to Hyderabad was diverted to Jaipur on Friday after a medical emergency was reported onboard.
Cyclone Dana makes landfall in Odisha; trees uprooted, roads blocked
Cyclone Dana made landfall on the Odisha coast shortly after midnight on Thursday.
Justice Sanjiv Khanna appointed new CJI, oath-taking on November 11
President Droupadi Murmu has formally appointed Justice Sanjiv Khanna as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI).
J&K: 1 killed, 6 soldiers injured in fresh terror attack
Terrorists attacked an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Thursday, killing a civilian porter and injuring six soldiers.
Banerjee monitors situation ahead of 'Cyclone Dana' landfall from Nabanna
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday monitored the situation of Cyclone Dana from Nabanna, the state secretariat in Kolkata, ahead of the expected landfall between the Odisha-West Bengal coast.
Canada 'backstabbed' India, says Indian envoy expelled by Trudeau government
Senior Indian diplomat Sanjay Verma has slammed Canada for designating him a "person of interest" in the murder of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.