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Uttar Pradesh to host 'India-Nepal Friendship Festival' next month
The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to host the "India-Nepal Friendship Festival" from February 5 to 23, 2025.
Mumbai's 125-year-old Elphinstone bridge to be demolished; traffic woes expected
The iconic Elphinstone Road Over Bridge in Mumbai, a 125-year-old British-era structure, will be demolished to pave the way for a new double-decker bridge.
Supreme Court directs Election Commission to preserve voting videos
The Supreme Court of India has ordered the Election Commission of India (ECI) to preserve video recordings of polling activities.
How will India deal with Trump 2.0? Jaishankar says this
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has emphasized the need for India to adopt "out of syllabus" foreign policies to deal with United States President Donald Trump.
Cop seen 'mixing ash' in bhandara food at Maha Kumbh
A police officer in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has been suspended after a viral video purportedly showed him mixing ash into food at a community feast during the Maha Kumbh Mela.
Female professor 'marries' her student in classroom; probe launched
A senior professor at Haringhata Technology College, a constituent of the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology (MAKAUT) in West Bengal's Nadia district, is under investigation after a video of her "marrying" a first-year student in a classroom went viral.
Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj
A fire broke out in 15 tents at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday morning.
Centre approves ₹10,200cr ammunition deal for Pinaka rocket system
The Indian government has approved a massive ₹10,200 crore deal to procure ammunition for the indigenously developed Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launcher system.
Maharashtra records 2nd suspected GBS death
Maharashtra has recorded its second suspected death due to the ongoing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak.
Who's David Reid Syiemlieh, Meghalaya historian, awarded the Padma Shri
Professor David Reid Syiemlieh, a prominent historian from Meghalaya, has been selected as a recipient of the coveted Padma Shri for 2025.
Supreme Court orders ending manual scavenging in 6 metro cities
The Supreme Court of India has ordered an immediate end to manual scavenging in six major metropolitan cities.
Maha Kumbh stampede: PIL filed seeking action against UP government
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court after the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Why India is honoring Kuwait's Shaikha Al-Sabah with Padma Shri
The Indian government has conferred the Padma Shri award on Kuwait's Sheikha Shaikha Ali Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
What major changes have been announced after Maha Kumbh stampede
After a tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a string of measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Maha Kumbh stampede death toll climbs to 30
The death toll from the Maha Kumbh Mela stampede that took place in the early hours of Wednesday has risen to 30, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Vaibhav Krishna confirmed at a press conference in Prayagraj.
Sleeping student's hair, wrist cut for 'occult ritual' inside hostel
A first-year Intermediate student at the SR Educational Academy girls's hostel in Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool district was reportedly attacked in her room while she was asleep late on Sunday night.
Centre approves ₹16,300cr mission to explore critical minerals
The Indian government has approved a ₹16,300 crore project called the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM), to encourage exploration of critical minerals domestically and in offshore areas.
Supreme Court seeks details on men using triple talaq
The Supreme Court has asked the central government to provide details of the number of FIRs and chargesheets filed against men for using triple talaq.
Busy browsing reels, UP doctor ignores patient; she dies
A 60-year-old woman, identified as Pravesh Kumari, died of a heart attack at the Mainpuri district hospital in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.
Padma awardee Jaspinder Narula: Sufi voice that stormed playback singing
Celebrated playback singer Jaspinder Narula has been conferred the prestigious Padma Shri award this year.
SC declares domicile-based reservations in PG medical courses unconstitutional
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that domicile-based reservations in postgraduate (PG) medical courses are impermissible as they are unconstitutional.
Who's Jagdish Singh Khehar, 1st Sikh CJI, now Padma awardee
The first Sikh Chief Justice of India (CJI), Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan for his contributions to the Indian judiciary.
Maha Kumbh stampede: What went wrong
A stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, early Wednesday morning left over 30 people injured and at least 20 people dead.
'Privacy rights outweigh wanting to know one's father': SC
The Supreme Court has ruled that a man's right to privacy outweighs another man's interest in proving paternity.
30 injured, many feared dead in stampede at Maha Kumbh
A stampede broke out at the Sangam Nose area in Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh on "Mauni Amavasya," leaving 30 women injured.
Explained: How 'One Nation, One Time' initiative will work
India is about to take its timekeeping precision to the next level with the "One Nation, One Time" initiative.
Mumbai airport's T1 to shut, 10 million fliers to shift
The Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) is scheduled to start operations in late May this year.
Rajasthan government to introduce bill addressing student suicides
The Rajasthan government is planning to table a bill in the next Assembly session, to address the rising trend of student suicides.
Man opens IndiGo flight's emergency exit before takeoff, arrested
An Axis Bank employee was arrested on Tuesday after he opened the emergency exit door of an IndiGo flight.
5,000 Adani Group employees volunteering as sevaks at Maha Kumbh
The Adani Group has deployed 5,000 of its employees as volunteers or "sevaks" at the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, a senior official from the conglomerate said.
Gujarat man dies after cousin shoves pipe into private parts
A man in Gujarat lost his life on Monday in a tragic incident at a metal company in Kadi.
Muslim woman petitions against Shariat law practice; SC notifies Centre
The Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on a plea by a Muslim woman who wished to be governed by the Indian Succession Act, 1925 instead of Shariat law.
PM sees 'massive scope' for 'concert economy' after Coldplay's tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted India's potential as a live events hub, referring to the recent successful tour of British rock band Coldplay.
Nandamuri Balakrishna's Padma Bhushan—testament to legacy, talent, versatility
Among the recipients of India's third-highest civilian honors this year is the celebrated Telugu actor and three-time MLA from Hindupur, Nandamuri Balakrishna.
Maha Kumbh special train vandalized after passengers find doors locked
A special train service for the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj was pelted with stones at Harpalpur station around 2:00am on Tuesday.
Platform collapses during religious event in UP; several feared dead
A bamboo platform collapsed at a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat on Tuesday, killing at least six people and injuring over 50.
Rape convict Ram Rahim granted parole again—12th time since 2017
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been released on parole again from Sunaria Jail in Rohtak, Haryana.
India, China agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year
India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra by summer this year, India's foreign ministry announced today.
RG Kar rape-murder: Victim's parents don't seek death penalty
The Calcutta High Court has deferred its verdict on the appeals filed by the West Bengal government and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Sanjay Roy's sentencing.
Light rainfall expected in North India from January 29
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall in parts of North India, including Delhi and Uttarakhand, from January 29.