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Second phase of Ayodhya Ram Mandir's 'pran pratishtha' begins
The second phase of the consecration ceremony at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, commenced on Tuesday.
Annamalai University professor arrested for sexually assaulting, blackmailing former student
An assistant professor at Annamalai University, Annamalai J Raja, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a former student and blackmailing her with a private video.
34 dead, 19,000 displaced in Northeast after heavy rain
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the northeastern states of India, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands.
PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meeting this week
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a Council of Ministers meeting on June 4 at 4:30pm, India Today reported, citing sources.
Dehradun: Minor autistic brothers sexually assaulted, tortured at boarding school
Two autistic brothers, aged nine and 13, were allegedly sexually assaulted and tortured at a boarding school in Dehradun.
Will Modi break tradition, skip G7 summit in Canada?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to skip the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Canada from June 15-17.
Kerala HC stays ED official's arrest in ₹2cr bribe case
The Kerala High Court has granted interim relief to Shekhar Kumar, Assistant Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Kochi. The court has stayed his arrest till June 11 in a corruption case.
India, Pakistan generals exchange warnings at Shangri-La Dialogue
Top military officials from India and Pakistan reportedly exchanged stern warnings at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
'Pandemic..far from over': Delhi court seeks report on COVID-19 policy
The Delhi High Court has ordered the central government to submit a status report on COVID-19 sample collection, transport, and testing within six weeks.
Sikkim: 3 dead, 6 missing after landslide hits military camp
A landslide hit a military camp in Chhaten, Sikkim, on Sunday evening, killing three people and leaving six security personnel missing.
India-Maldives ties warmer; Modi to visit island nation in July
India is considering a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives in July, Times of India reported.
On camera: Man killed with machetes inside Karnataka bakery
In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old man was hacked to death inside a bakery in Tavaragera town of Kushtagi taluk, in Karnataka's Koppal district.
MP: 'Munna Bhai-style' scam exposed; imposters caught taking police exam
The 2023 Madhya Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam has been marred by a major cheating scandal.
COVID-19 cases in India nears 4,000; 32 deaths reported
India has witnessed a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with the active case count nearing 4,000.
IMD issues red alert in Assam, Meghalaya amid heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya in the coming week as northeastern India continues to be battered by heavy rains, landslides, and flooding.
Silchar receives 415.8mm rainfall in 24 hours, breaks 132-year-old record
Silchar, Assam's second-largest city, has recorded 415.8mm of rain in 24 hours, breaking a 132-year-old record.
Anna University sex assault accused gets 30 years in jail
The Chennai Mahila court has sentenced accused A Gnanasekaran to life imprisonment for at least 30 years and a fine of ₹90,000 in the Anna University rape case.
Video: IndiGo flight hit by turbulence, pilot aborts Delhi landing
An IndiGo flight from Raipur to Delhi was forced to abort its landing due to a dust storm on Sunday evening.
How to apply for a PAN card
Applying for a PAN card in India can be a straightforward process if you are well-prepared.
Karnataka: 15-year-old girl gang-raped, blackmailed by 6 in Belagavi
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped and blackmailed by six men in Belagavi, Karnataka.
Sikkim: 1,500 tourists stranded amid heavy rain, landslides
Around 1,500 tourists are stranded in North Sikkim due to landslides caused by continuous rainfall.
Floods, landslides kill 32 across Northeast
The northeastern states of India have been battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating floods and landslides.
COVID-19 cases in India at 3,395; 4 dead in 24hrs
India has seen a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, with active infections touching 3,395 as of Saturday. This is a steep increase from the mere 257 cases reported on May 22.
Kolkata Police arrests Instagram influencer over 'communal' remarks
Kolkata Police on Friday arrested Instagram influencer Sharmishtha Panoli from Gurugram for allegedly making communal remarks in a video.
Plea in SC alleges Assam's 'sweeping' deportation of suspected foreigners
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that the Assam government has started a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to detain and deport people suspected of being foreigners.
Karnataka raises legal age for tobacco purchase, bans hookah bars
The Karnataka state government has notified major amendments to the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA), 2003.
Delhi Police make another arrest in espionage case
The Delhi Police have arrested Mohammad Hasin, a resident of Deeg, Rajasthan, in connection with an ongoing espionage investigation.
Your cooking oil in India is about to become cheaper
In a major move to control food inflation and support the domestic refining sector, the Indian government has lowered the basic import tax on crude edible oils. The new duty is now set at 10%.
'Sindoor...': PM Modi calls anti-terror operation biggest in India history
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called 'Operation Sindoor' the largest and most successful anti-terrorism operation in India's history.
Bengal man beheads sister-in-law, parades severed head before surrendering
In a shocking incident in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, a man beheaded his sister-in-law and walked the streets with her severed head.
'Tiger man' Valmik Thapar passes away at 73
Valmik Thapar, a pioneering conservationist and wildlife advocate in India, died on Saturday morning at his residence in New Delhi. He was 73. Thapar had been battling cancer for some time.
India lost fighter jets in Pakistan conflict: CDS
India's military has confirmed that it lost an unspecified number of fighter jets during the recent conflict with Pakistan.
Countering fake narratives took up 15% of 'Operation Sindoor': CDS
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has revealed that 15% of the armed forces' time during 'Operation Sindoor' was spent countering fake narratives.
COVID-19 cases cross 2,700-mark: Kerala, Maharashtra worst hit
India has reported a sharp rise in active COVID-19 cases, with the number crossing 2,700.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.
Arunachal Pradesh: 7 killed as landslide sweeps vehicle into gorge
In a tragic incident, seven people were killed when their vehicle was swept away by a landslide in Arunachal Pradesh's Bana-Seppa Road on Friday night.
ED official caught taking ₹20L bribe, arrested by CBI
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chintan Raghuvanshi, the Deputy Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Himanta breaks silence on 'pushbacks' into Bangladesh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that people declared foreigners by the state's Foreigners Tribunals are being pushed back to Bangladesh.
What's 'Operation Shield' that India will conduct on May 31
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a regional civil defense exercise, "Operation Shield," to be held on May 31.
'Radicalized' engineer kills parents, drags corpses on street in Bengal
In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old engineer allegedly killed his parents in Memari, West Bengal, and dragged their bodies on the street before heading to an orphanage madrasa in Bongaon.