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Russian national masterminded ₹800 crore OctaFx scam: ED
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has identified Russian national Pavel Prozorov as the mastermind of a fraudulent scheme involving OctaFx India Pvt Ltd. The operation, which revolved around unauthorized forex trading, reportedly collected over ₹800 crore.
Uttar Pradesh teacher, caught watching pornography, detained for assaulting student
A private school teacher in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, identified as Kuldeep Yadav, has been taken into police custody after he allegedly assaulted an eight-year-old student.
MP: Boy rescued after 18 hours from 39-foot deep borewell
A 10-year-old boy, Sumit, was successfully rescued on Sunday after he fell into a borewell in Guna district, Madhya Pradesh.
Manipur: Journalist injured in crossfire, CM condemns incident
A video journalist was injured in a gunfight in Thamnapokpi village, Imphal East district of Manipur on Saturday. The clash was between armed men from the hills and security forces.
Madras HC orders SIT probe into Anna University assault case
The Madras High Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the sexual assault of a 19-year-old student at Anna University.
Over 2,000 drones to light up sky during Mahakumbh 2025
The 2025 Mahakumbh in Prayagraj will be marked by a spectacular drone show, with more than 2,000 illuminated drones lighting up the sky over Sangam.
Urmila Kothare's car hits metro workers; 1 dead, actor injured
A fatal accident in Mumbai's Kandivali area claimed the life of a metro worker and injured several others.
Manmohan Singh's final journey; to be cremated with state honors
The funeral procession of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh started from the Congress headquarters on Saturday.
Pranab Mukherjee's daughter slams Congress amid Manmohan Singh memorial row
Sharmistha Mukherjee, daughter of former President Pranab Mukherjee, has slammed the Congress over its demand for a separate memorial for former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
'Space will be allocated...': Centre amid tussle over Manmohan's memorial
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said a spot will be reserved for a memorial to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died on Thursday at 92.
Punjab: 8 dead as bus falls into drain in Bathinda
A tragic bus accident in Bathinda, Punjab, on Friday killed at least eight people.
Maharashtra: Sarpanch injured after car attacked with petrol-filled condom
Namdeo Nikam, a sarpanch from Mesai Jawalga in Maharashtra's Dharashiv district, was injured after his SUV was attacked by four unidentified men.
Morning rain lashes Delhi amid cold wave; AQI 'very poor'
Delhi woke up to early morning showers on Friday, December 27, as the national capital continues to battle cold wave conditions.
Muslim organizations condemn renewed sale of 'The Satanic Verses'
Several Muslim organizations in India have opposed the renewed sale of Salman Rushdie's controversial book, The Satanic Verses.
QR-coded wristbands reunite 10 missing children with parents
The Vijayawada District Administration in Andhra Pradesh has successfully reunited 10 missing children with their families using QR-coded wristbands during the Bhawani Deeksha Viramana event.
What are the new hand baggage rules for Indian airlines
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced new hand baggage rules for Indian airlines.
What's the Anna University sexual assault case
A 19-year-old female student of Anna University in Chennai was sexually assaulted on the campus on Monday.
Vaishno Devi ropeway project: 72-hour shutdown in Katra explained
A 72-hour shutdown was observed in Katra since Wednesday, against the proposed Mata Vaishno Devi ropeway project.
Rat miners join rescue of toddler trapped in Rajasthan borewell
A three-year-old girl, Chetna, has been stuck for almost 70 hours in a 700-foot borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli.
Delhi airport issues advisory, trains delayed amid low visibility
The Delhi Airport issued an advisory on Thursday in view of low visibility conditions. However, despite the fog, flight operations remained unaffected.
North India shivers under severe cold wave
North India is currently reeling under a severe cold wave, with temperatures plummeting across several states. However, popular tourist destinations like Srinagar and Shimla didn't get the much-anticipated "white Christmas."
Uttarakhand: Bus falls into 100m ditch, several injured
A roadways bus plunged into a 100-meter deep ditch in Bhimtal, Uttarakhand on Wednesday.
Man arrested for allegedly killing 11 men in 18 months
The Punjab Police have arrested a 33-year-old man on charges of murdering 11 men over an 18-month period.
Ambulance carrying bodies of Khalistani terrorists involved in road accident
An ambulance carrying the bodies of three dead Khalistani terrorists met with a road accident on the Rampur bypass in Uttar Pradesh late Tuesday night.
IRCTC has discontinued paying compensation for delays in private trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) officially scrapped its compensation scheme for delays in private trains, starting February 15, 2024.
Delhi Police busts illegal Bangladeshi immigration racket, 11 arrested
The Delhi Police have busted a major illegal immigration racket, arresting 11 people in the process.
Bhopal: 6 injured in clash between Sikh, Muslim groups
At least six people were injured in a violent clash between two communities in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
Congress moves SC over election rule tweak
The Congress party has approached the Supreme Court against recent amendments to the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961.
Rajasthan: 15-year-old girl kidnapped near school, shots fired
A 15-year-old girl was abducted near her school in Deeg district of Rajasthan on Monday evening.
Karnataka: Woman critical after electric shock at bus stop
A 34-year-old woman identified as Bhagyashree from Karnataka's Kalburgi is battling for her life after she was severely electrocuted while helping her son board a school bus.
Rajasthan: 3-year-old girl stuck in 700-feet borewell for 19 hours
A three-year-old girl, Chetna, fell into a 700-foot-deep borewell while playing outside her home on her father's farm in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district on Monday.
Maharashtra: Farmer garlands minister with onions to protest price drop
In a bizarre protest against falling onion prices, a Maharashtra farmer garlanded state Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane with onions.
RG Kar rape-murder: No evidence of struggle at crime scene
A forensic report by the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) has found no signs of a struggle at the alleged crime scene in Kolkata's RG Kar Hospital, where a trainee doctor was reportedly raped and murdered.
What is CBI's 'Bharatpol' online platform and how it works
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a new online platform, 'Bharatpol.'
Explained: Why Allu Arjun is at loggerheads with Congress
Telugu actor Allu Arjun is facing a controversy after a stampede at the Sandhya Theatre during the premiere of his film Pushpa 2: The Rule.
Seers upset over RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's mandir-masjid statement
The Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti (ABSS) has slammed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent remarks on the 'mandir-masjid' issue.
Hidden camera found in changing room at Rameswaram temple site
Two people have been arrested after a hidden camera was found in a dress changing room at Agnitheertham beach, close to the Rameswaram temple site in Tamil Nadu.
Explained: Centre scraps no-detention policy—Classes 5, 8 may face failure
The Indian government has done away with the "no-detention policy" for students of Classes 5 and 8 in central government-run schools.
Gym trainer—posing as RAW agent—rapes foreigner he met on Tinder
A gym trainer hailing from Agra, Sahil Sharma, has been booked for "rape" and "criminal intimidation," local police said.
ED seizes Dawood's brother Iqbal Kaskar's Thane flat
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized a flat in Thane, Maharashtra, in connection with a money laundering case against Iqbal Kaskar, the brother of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim.