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Meet Samyuktha Narayanan, 7-year-old girl who is youngest Taekwondo instructor
Samyuktha Narayanan, a seven-year-old from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has entered history as the world's youngest Taekwondo instructor. She accomplished the incredible milestone on August 14, 2024.
Why Maharashtra's tourist town Matheran has been indefinitely closed
Matheran, a popular hill station in Maharashtra, will be indefinitely closed starting Wednesday due to increasing cases of fraud against tourists.
Nagpur violence: Woman cop molested, obscene gestures made at others
An FIR has been lodged against a group of rioters in Nagpur's recent unrest for allegedly molesting a woman cop.
Strange light seen over Gujarat village causes panic
Residents of a small Gujarat village were shocked to see an unexpected flash of light in the night sky on March 17, 2025.
'Concerned about Gaza': India reacts to latest bombardment by Israel
India has conveyed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Gaza, where a recent round of Israeli airstrikes has reportedly killed over 400 people and shattered a ceasefire of almost two months.
Golden kalash atop historic temple damaged after monkeys shake it
A group of monkeys destroyed the golden kalash of the Baikuntheshwar Mahadev section of the Kashi Vishwanath temple on Tuesday.
Why Bill Gates visited Indian Parliament
Microsoft co-founder and leading philanthropist Bill Gates is currently visiting India—his third visit in three years.
Nagpur violence mastermind caught on camera spreading rumors; arrested
Fahim Shamim Khan, a prominent leader of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), has been arrested by Nagpur Police. He allegedly masterminded the communally charged violence that broke out on March 17.
Merchant Navy killed by wife, lover; body chopped and cemented
A Merchant Navy officer from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly killed by his wife and her paramour days after he returned to India to celebrate the birthday of his daughter.
IMD predicts heatwave in Delhi, heavy rainfall in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put several states in India on a heatwave alert. The eastern and western parts are likely to witness severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring as high as 42.5 degrees Celsius.
How Indian political leaders reacted to Sunita Williams's return
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has returned to Earth after an unplanned nine-month-long space mission.
12-year-old Kerala girl drowns infant over fear of losing love
A 12-year-old girl from Kerala's Pappinisseri has been booked for the murder of her four-month-old cousin. The baby was found in a well at their rented home.
India asks Netherlands to refrain from arming 'terror sponsor' Pakistan
India has asked the Netherlands to cease the supply of arms and military technology to Pakistan, given its decades-old role in cross-border terrorism.
What is human coronavirus HKU1 detected in Kolkata woman
A 49-year-old woman in Kolkata has tested positive for the human coronavirus HKU1, reports state.
Government tightens traffic rules; fines violators 10 times more
From March 1, 2025, the Indian government will bring in stricter traffic rules with penalties increased up to 10 times for severe offenses.
Delhi woman carrying loaded pistol arrested at Vaishno Devi shrine
A Delhi woman was arrested from the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir for carrying a loaded pistol.
No social media ads, celebrity endorsements: Bar Council to lawyers
The Bar Council of India (BCI) has sent a stern warning to lawyers against advertising their services through social media, promotional videos, and influencer promotion.
Dog's severed head found in momo factory fridge in Mohali
A severed head of a dog was found inside a fridge during a recent raid at a fast-food factory in Mattaur, Mohali in Punjab.
'1.4B Indians proud of you': Modi writes to Sunita Williams
A March 1 letter by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Sunita Williams, conveying his praise for the Indian-American astronaut has been shared by Union Minister Jitendra Singh.
'West transformed Pakistan's Kashmir invasion into territorial dispute': Jaishankar
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has slammed Western powers for their inconsistent approach to global issues by trying to dominate global diplomacy.
ED raids entities linked to George Soros in Bengaluru
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated a series of raids at the Bengaluru offices of Open Society Foundations (OSF), a nonprofit organization founded by billionaire philanthropist George Soros.
Bengaluru airport named 'best for arrivals' globally for 3rd year
Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport has been awarded the coveted ACI ASQ Award for 'Best Airport for Arrivals Globally' in 2024.
Nagpur violence: Curfew imposed after clashes over Aurangzeb's tomb
Curfew has been imposed in parts of Maharashtra's Nagpur after violent clashes erupted on Monday over a protest seeking the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb.
India raises Khalistani group's anti-India activities with Tulsi Gabbard
At a recent meeting between the US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, India raised concerns over the anti-India activities of the Khalistani outfit SFJ (Sikh For Justice) in the United States of America.
Green chili prices skyrocket in Mumbai, reach ₹125-150/kg
Mumbai's wholesale and retail markets are seeing a significant three-fold surge in the price of green chili, which is now selling at ₹125-150/kg.
Divorced, separated daughters can now claim deceased father's pension directly
The government has announced new rules to make pension regulations more favorable for women, especially divorced/separated ones.
India revises list of 67 banned terrorist, unlawful organizations
India's Home Ministry has issued a fresh list of 67 organizations banned under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.
Delhi airport sues government over nearby airbase flights, cites losses
Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates Delhi's international airport, has sued the Indian government.
Vadodara crash suspect inspired by Danish film 'Another Round': Police
Vadodara law student Rakshit Chaurasiya has been booked for reckless driving after his car rammed into three two-wheelers in a tragic incident that left several injured and one dead.
Maharashtra police tighten security at Aurangzeb's tomb amid demolition threats
Following threats from right-wing groups demanding the demolition of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's tomb, and incendiary political comments, Maharashtra police have increased security at the site.
PM Modi on podcast: UN 'almost irrelevant,' need for reforms
In a recent podcast with American scientist Lex Fridman, PM Narendra Modi slammed the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations.
Delhi's air quality improves significantly, GRAP Stage 1 lifted
Delhi has reached a remarkable mark in air quality: it recorded an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 85. That's the lowest AQI for the January to mid-March period in three years.
Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath passes away at 91
Noted Odia poet Ramakanta Rath, also a former bureaucrat, died at his home on Sunday morning. He was 91.
Mob ambushes police team in MP, cop lynched, hostage killed
In a tragic incident, a cop was killed by a mob of tribals in Madhya Pradesh's Mauganj district. The officer was part of a team that was trying to rescue a hostage, who had been murdered.
Whitewashing of Jama Masjid in Sambhal underway after HC order
The Shahi Jama Masjid in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal district is being whitewashed. This comes after the Allahabad HC on March 12 ordered the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to get it done in a week.
Bengaluru police arrest 2 women in ₹75 crore drug bust
Two South African women, Bamba Fanta and Abigail Adonis, were arrested in Neeladri Nagar, near Electronic City, Bengaluru, for allegedly smuggling over 37kg of MDMA.
India to soon host world's longest Hyperloop tube: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Hyperloop test tube, which is being developed in collaboration with IIT Madras, will soon become the world's longest at 410 meters.
US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard in India for key meeting
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has reached India on her Indo-Pacific tour. She will attend a major conference chaired by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Ranya Rao's stepfather, DGP Ramachandra Rao, sent on compulsory leave
K Ramachandra Rao, the Managing Director of the Karnataka State Police Housing and Infrastructure Development Corporation, has been sent on compulsory leave after his stepdaughter, actress Ranya Rao, was arrested recently.
Amit Shah gifts guitar to Mizoram's 7-year-old singing sensation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a young singing prodigy from Mizoram.