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How Champions Trophy celebration snowballed into chaos in MP's Mhow
A night of celebration following India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory descended into chaos in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, on Sunday.
Third suspect in Israeli tourist, homestay owner rape case apprehended
In a major breakthrough, the Karnataka police have arrested the third suspect in the Hampi rape-murder case.
Jagannath Temple priest to build spiritual luxury resort for ₹200cr
Sevayat Daitapati Bhabani Das, a Jagannath Temple priest in Puri, has announced his plans of building a luxury resort with a heavy dose of spirituality.
Five laborers die due to suffocation while cleaning water tank
Five contract workers suffocated to death while cleaning a water tank at an under-construction building in Mumbai's Nagpada area in a tragic incident.
Telangana tunnel collapse: 1 body recovered after 16 days
Rescue teams have managed to recover one body from the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) Tunnel in Telangana's Nagarkunool.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah condemns brutal gang-rape of 2 women
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has condemned a horrific gang-rape of two women, including an Israeli tourist, near Hampi.
Four medical students suspended for kidnapping, assaulting juniors in Gujarat
Four senior students of the Government Medical College Bhavnagar in Gujarat have been suspended. They allegedly kidnapped and beat up three junior students.
Longest tunnel on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway nearing completion
The longest tunnel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway is nearing completion.
Ram Temple's completion delayed to mid-April due to Holi
The construction work of the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya has been delayed by a month because of Holi, confirmed Nripendra Misra, chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee.
Bengaluru records hottest day of the year at 34.6°C
Bengaluru has experienced its hottest day of the year till now at 34.6°C, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
India likely undercounting heat-related fatalities, says ex-WHO chief scientist
India is "most likely" undercounting heat-related deaths due to a lack of robust data, said Soumya Swaminathan, former Chief Scientist at the World Health Organization (WHO) and health ministry advisor.
Kuki tribes, security forces clash amid 'free movement' in Manipur
Kuki tribes in Manipur clashed with security forces on Saturday, as civilian buses resumed operations across districts.
Delhi government approves Mahila Samridhi Yojana for women
Delhi government has approved the Mahila Samridhi Yojana, a scheme that will provide financial assistance of ₹2,500 to women from the economically weaker sections.
Bangladeshi woman with Indian passport arrested in Maharashtra
Shahnaz Choudhari alias Shila Akhtar, a 29-year-old Bangladeshi woman, was arrested by the Pimpri Chinchwad police on Friday in Maharashtra. She has been charged with illegally securing multiple Indian documents, including an Indian passport.
President Murmu, PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi wish on Women's Day
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah greeted the nation on International Women's Day.
Israeli tourist, homestay operator gang-raped in Karnataka's Hampi
In a shocking incident in Karnataka, an Israeli tourist and a 29-year-old homestay owner were allegedly gang-raped while stargazing by the Sanapur Lake near Hampi.
Jaishankar's security breach highlights UK's leniency toward disruptive forces: India
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has lodged its protest over a recent security breach during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the UK.
Man escapes from 'coma,' accuses MP hospital of extorting ₹1L
A man from Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, has alleged that he was held captive by a private hospital while his family was coerced into paying ₹1 lakh for treatment that may not have been necessary.
'Priests' salaries, movie prices, Brand Bengaluru': Highlights from Karnataka Budget
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah tabled his 16th state budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Friday.
SC refuses stay on Adani Group's Dharavi slum redevelopment project
The Supreme Court of India has refused to grant an interim stay on the Adani Group-led Dharavi slum redevelopment project.
Animation professional kills self; accuses wife, her aunt of harassment
A 41-year-old man, Nishant Tripathi, died by suicide in his room at Mumbai's Sahara Hotel.
Virender Sehwag's brother arrested in cheque bounce case
Vinod Sehwag, the brother of former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag, has been arrested in a two-year-old cheque bounce case, per reports.
Centre to double shelter duration stay for domestic survivors soon
The central government is considering increasing the temporary shelter period for domestic violence survivors at One-Stop Centres (OSC) from five to 10 days.
UP holds 1st phase of e-lottery for 27,000 liquor shops
The Uttar Pradesh Excise Department has started the first phase of its e-lottery for retail liquor shops.
'Sending wrong message': Cleric slams 'criminal' Shami for ignoring roza
A Muslim cleric has slammed cricketer Mohammed Shami for not fasting during India's semi-final match against Australia in the Champions Trophy.
'We deplore...': India condemns security lapse during Jaishankar's UK visit
India has expressed its strong disapproval after a security breach during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to the United Kingdom.
UP Assembly bans pan masala, tobacco; violators to be fined
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has banned the consumption of pan masala and gutka inside its premises with immediate effect.
PM Modi to visit Sri Lanka in April
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sri Lanka in April 2025, with an emphasis on enhancing connectivity and economic relations.
5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts Myanmar-India border region
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Myanmar-India border region on Wednesday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.
Amritsar: 18 entrances shut, cops deployed as farmers start protest
Farmers in Punjab have launched an indefinite protest in Chandigarh from Wednesday. The protest involves a tractor march by the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM).
Telangana tunnel collapse: Oxygen shortage, humidity delay rescue operation
The rescue operation at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project in Telangana is said to be in its final stages.
Renew your passport in record time: Expert tips and tricks
The thought of renewing your passport can often conjure images of a bureaucratic labyrinth, complete with tedious paperwork and seemingly endless waiting periods.
In dry Gujarat, a liquor bottle seized every 4 seconds
In an ironic development, the Gujarat police seized a whopping 82 lakh bottles of Indian-made foreign liquor (IMFL), worth ₹144 crore in 2024.
Congress worker Himani Narwal's murder: CCTV footage reveals shocking details
CCTV footage has revealed shocking details in the murder case of Himani Narwal, a 22-year-old Congress worker from Haryana.
'Miyan,' 'Pakistani' not religious slurs: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of India has held that using words like "miyan" or "Pakistani" does not amount to an offense under Section 298 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for uttering words with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings.
Delhi: How to avail ₹2,500 Mahila Samriddhi Yojana monthly assistance
The Delhi government has launched the Mahila Samriddhi Yojana, a financial aid scheme to empower women from economically weaker sections.
11% of Kerala's total geographic area undergoing desertification
Approximately 11% of Kerala's total geographical area, or about 4,22,299 hectares of land, is currently desertified and degraded.
Mumbai faces extreme heat, above-normal temperatures likely till May
India is currently experiencing a mix of weather patterns, from scorching heat to unseasonal rains. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted above-average temperatures from March to May 2025.
Feared Maoist commander surrenders in Bijapur
Notorious Maoist commander Dinesh Modiyam, who is responsible for the deaths of over 100 security personnel, has surrendered to the police in Bijapur.
India to have most overweight youth by 2050: Report
India will have the most overweight or obese young people aged 15-24 by 2050, a new analysis published in The Lancet has revealed.