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SC to hear pleas challenging Places of Worship Act today
The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on Thursday challenging the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991.
MP: Two male cheetahs released into open wild at Kuno
In a major leap for India's cheetah reintroduction project, two male cheetahs—Agni and Vayu—were released into the wild at Madhya Pradesh's Kuno National Park on International Cheetah Day.
Locals to get 95% of jobs in Ladakh, women 1/3rd
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has proposed a major initiative for Ladakh; 95% reservation in government jobs for locals.
'You're corrupt': SC while reserving order on ex-minister's bail plea
The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on the bail plea of former West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee, accused in a money laundering case in connection with the state's cash-for-jobs scam.
IMD predicts warmer winter, fewer coldwave days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a warmer winter season for the country, with above-normal temperatures expected from December to February.
Varanasi: 7 detained briefly for chanting Hanuman Chalisa during namaz
Seven people were detained briefly for chanting the Hanuman Chalisa outside a mosque at Uday Pratap College in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, PTI reported.
Punjab aims to halve road accident fatalities by 2025
The Punjab government aims to cut road accident deaths by 50% by 2025, Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh announced.
India backs UNGA resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
India has voted in favor of a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution, titled "Peaceful Settlement of the Question of Palestine," demanding Israel's withdrawal from Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
Ganga water in Haridwar 'B' class, unfit for drinking: Report
The Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB) has classified the Ganga river water in Haridwar as "B" class, meaning it is unfit for consumption but safe for bathing.
Sukhbir Singh Badal shooter identified as ex-Babbar Khalsa International terrorist
In a shocking incident, a former Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terrorist, Narain Singh Chaura, on Wednesday opened fire at Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal.
Delhi: Man, wife, daughter found stabbed to death at home
A man, his wife, and their daughter were found brutally murdered inside their home in the Neb Sarai area of Delhi.
Gunshots fired at Sukhbir Singh Badal in Golden Temple
Bullets were fired at the Golden Temple premises in Amritsar, where Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders, including party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, were offering 'seva' under the religious punishments pronounced for them by Sri Akal Takht Sahib, ANI reported.
5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts Telangana's Mulugu
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck Telangana's Mulugu district on Wednesday morning, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.
CJI Sanjiv Khanna recuses himself from CEC's appointment case
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna has recused himself from hearing petitions challenging a law that excludes the CJI from the panel responsible for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners.
J&K: Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist involved in civilian killings shot dead
Junaid Ahmed Bhat, a terrorist of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit, was killed in an encounter with security forces. The encounter occurred in the Dachigam area of Jammu and Kashmir.
Taj Mahal receives bomb threat via email, declared hoax
The iconic Taj Mahal in Agra was threatened with a bomb on Tuesday. The email was received by the regional office of Uttar Pradesh Tourism.
Police detain protesting farmers at Delhi-UP border
Police detained members of various farm unions on Tuesday during a sit-in protest at the Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border.
FSSAI reclassifies packaged drinking water as 'high-risk food category'
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has reclassified packaged drinking water and mineral water as a "High-Risk Food Category."
How Indians are retaliating against attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
India's relations with Bangladesh have been strained amid reports of attacks on Hindus in the neighboring country.
'India-China ties have seen some improvements': Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, noting a positive shift in India-China relations.
Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces relief package for flood-hit families
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced a financial aid package for victims of Cyclone Fengal, which wreaked havoc in several districts with severe flooding and heavy rainfall.
5 medical students killed in Kerala in head-on collision
Five first-year medical students of TD Medical College in Alappuzha, Kerala, were killed in a tragic road accident on Monday night.
Kashmir braces for La Nina: Heavy snowfall, harsh winter ahead
The La Nina climate phenomenon is expected to deliver a harsh winter to Kashmir this year, with weather experts predicting frequent heavy snowfall and sub-zero temperatures.
Sukhbir Badal, with plaque around neck, begins Akal Takht's 'punishment'
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Sukhbir Singh Badal on Tuesday started serving a religious punishment at the Golden Temple in Amritsar.
Bihar officer thrashes badminton players, breaks racket after 'wrong shot'
A district officer in Madhepura, Bihar, has been accused of physical assault after a video emerged of him attacking badminton players.
40 years of Bhopal gas tragedy: How it affected generations
The Bhopal gas tragedy, which took place on the night of December 2-3, 1984, is the world's worst industrial disaster.
Why Akal Takht directed Sukhbir Badal to clean toilets,serve langar
The Akal Takht, the highest temporal authority of the Sikh community, has asked former Deputy Chief Minister of Punjab, Sukhbir Singh Badal, to do penance at the Golden Temple.
Why RSS's Bhagwat wants Indian couples to 'produce 3 kids'
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has voiced concern over India's falling population growth, saying the country's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) should be at least three.
Noida-Greater Noida Expressway reopens after farmers' protest ends
The Noida-Greater Noida Expressway was reopened on Monday evening after hundreds of farmers ended their protest and cleared the site.
SC criticizes lack of coordination in Delhi's pollution fight
The Supreme Court has shown its displeasure over Delhi and other National Capital Region (NCR) states failing to coordinate to tackle air pollution.
EVM hacking: Mumbai Police book US-based man over 'false claims'
The Mumbai Cyber Police have registered an FIR against US-based Syed Shuja, who allegedly claimed he could hack Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs).
Barricades, RAF deployed in view of farmers' march to Parliament
Farmers from Uttar Pradesh, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Parishad (BKP) and other farming bodies, began a protest march toward Delhi on Monday.
Tamil Nadu rains: 7 trapped after mudslide in Tiruvannamalai
Cyclone Fengal, which has been lashing Tamil Nadu with heavy rainfall, caused a mudslide in Tiruvannamalai district on Sunday.
Schools, colleges closed in TN's Nilgiris due to heavy rain
All educational institutions in Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris district remain shut on Monday following heavy rainfall. District Collector Lakshmi Bhavya announced the closure.
Cyclone Fengal: Are Karnataka schools shut amid heavy rainfall
Bengaluru and parts of South Interior Karnataka have been put on high alert as heavy rainfall is expected due to Cyclone Fengal.
Farmers' protest in Delhi today: What their demands are
Farmers from 20 districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Gautam Buddha Nagar, Agra, Aligarh, and Bulandshahr, are marching toward the Parliament complex in Delhi on Monday.
Aligarh: 14-year-old dies of heart attack during school sports practice
A 14-year-old boy, identified as Mohit Chaudhary, died after he suffered a heart attack in Sirauli village of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh government dissolves state Waqf Board
The Andhra Pradesh government has dissolved the state Waqf Board, which was first constituted by the previous YSR Congress regime.
'English-speaking' Bengaluru beggar not Frankfurt techie but college dropout: Influencer
A Bengaluru-based influencer named Sharath has debunked the viral story of a beggar named Krishna, who claimed to be a tech professional with experience in Frankfurt and Bengaluru.
Under-construction tunnel on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway collapses; 1 killed, 2 injured
A portion of an under-construction tunnel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway collapsed in Rajasthan's Kota district, killing one worker and injuring two others.