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PM launches 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana;' disburses ₹7,500cr for women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched the Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana in Bihar.
Watch: India bids farewell to MiG-21 after 62yrs of service
The Indian Air Force (IAF) bid adieu to its longest-serving combat aircraft, the Soviet-origin Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21, on Friday.
Madras High Court receives bomb threat again; searches on
The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court was evacuated on Friday after receiving a bomb threat via email. The threat was sent to the Registrar's office of the high court, prompting an immediate security response.
How to print your voter ID online
Updating and printing your voter ID card online in India is a simple process, thanks to the Election Commission's digital initiatives.
Flights diverted, firms allow WFH as heavy rain batters Hyderabad
Heavy rain lashed Hyderabad and its outskirts on Friday, disrupting normal life and travel.
MiG‑21 retires today: Why IAF's warplane is nicknamed 'flying coffin'
The MiG-21, once India's most iconic warplane, is set to retire on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Kerala brain-eating amoeba scare: why stagnant freshwater poses deadly risk
Kerala is battling a deadly outbreak of Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM), a rare and often fatal brain infection caused by the Naegleria fowleri parasite.
Punjab-based firm gets government approval for its air taxi design
Nalwa Aero, a Punjab-based company, has become the first in India to get Design Organisation Approval (DOA) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for its five-seater electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
India weighs French fighter jet engines amid slow US talks
India is considering the option of using French-made engines for its fighter jets, as negotiations for joint manufacturing with the US continue to progress slowly, according to Bloomberg.
Lt. Col Purohit promoted after acquittal in 2008 Malegaon case
Lt. Col. Prasad Shrikant Purohit has been promoted to the rank of full Colonel following his acquittal in the 2008 Malegaon blast case in July.
How an IAF letter helped bring down Delhi godman
The Sri Sharada Institute of Indian Management-Research in Delhi's Vasant Kunj has been rocked by allegations of sexual harassment against its director, Chaitanyananda Saraswati (62), also known as Parthasarathy.
Government inks ₹62,370 crore deal for 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
The Ministry of Defence has signed a ₹62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets.
Wrongly accused of molestation, UP man dies by suicide
A bakery owner in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, died by suicide after being falsely implicated in a molestation case.
How to withdraw your PF easily
Withdrawing your provident fund can be a daunting task, especially if you're not well-versed with the procedure.
More trouble for Sonam Wangchuk as CBI probes his institute
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is conducting a preliminary inquiry to probe Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk and his Himalayan Institute of Alternatives Ladakh (HIAL) for alleged violations of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
India retires iconic MiG-21 jets after 60 years of service
The MiG-21, once the pride of the Indian Air Force (IAF), is set to retire on Friday.
Lalit Modi's brother Samir gets bail in rape case
A Delhi court has granted bail to Samir Modi, the 55-year-old brother of businessman Lalit Modi.
Complete shutdown in Kargil after protest in Leh kills 4
Life came to a standstill in Kargil on Thursday after the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) called for a complete shutdown.
'It'll get dirty': Nalanda principal refuses vehicle for dying student
Protests erupted at the Nalanda College of Engineering in Bihar's Chandi on Wednesday night after a woman student allegedly fell to her death.
After UP, clash in Karnataka over 'I Love Muhammad' banner
A communal clash broke out in Davanagere's Karl Marx Nagar, Karnataka, on Wednesday night over a "I Love Muhammad" flex banner.
India fires Agni-Prime missile from train launcher for first time
India has successfully test-fired its Agni-Prime missile, which has a range of up to 2,000km. The test was conducted using a rail-based mobile launcher system for the first time.
'My message of peaceful path failed': Sonam Wangchuk ends strike
Ladakh has been rocked by violent protests demanding statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
4 dead, curfew imposed as Ladakh's statehood protests turn hostile
As many as four people died and 70 others were injured when protests in Leh, Ladakh demanding statehood and Sixth Schedule inclusion turned violent on Wednesday.
'If you don't obey…': What Delhi swami messaged students
The Delhi Police are on the lookout for Baba Chaitanyanand Saraswati, head of a posh Vasant Kunj ashram after over 15 women accused him of molestation, blackmail, and intimidation.
Everything to know about new Navi Mumbai airport's terminals, capacity
The inauguration of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA), initially scheduled for September 30, has been postponed due to heavy rainfall.
Pilots' body seeks probe into Air India crash report leak
The Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) has called for a judicial probe into the Air India Flight AI 171 crash on June 12, 2025.
Ladakh statehood protest turns violent; BJP office torched, stones pelted
Violence erupted in Leh city, Ladakh, on Wednesday as protesters demanding statehood and constitutional safeguards clashed with police.
'Don't want to be...doctor': Maharashtra NEET topper dies by suicide
A 19-year-old student from Chandrapur district of Maharashtra, Anurag Anil Borkar, died by suicide on the day he was supposed to leave for medical college admission.
Breakthrough in Assam Rifles ambush; key suspect nabbed in Manipur
The Manipur police have arrested a key suspect in the September 19 ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel.
Plea to remove Afzal Guru's grave from Tihar Jail rejected
The Delhi High Court has dismissed a petition seeking the removal of the graves of terrorists Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat from Tihar Jail.
Maharashtra floods: 7 dead, 70 lakh acres of crops damaged
Maharashtra has been reeling under heavy rainfall and flooding for the past few days, killing at least seven people and injuring 10 others. The state government is now working on rescue and relief operations.
'Existential crisis in...Himalayas': SC seeks reports on Himachal's fragile ecology
The Supreme Court has ordered the Himachal Pradesh government to submit detailed reports on the state's fragile ecology.
'Dashrath' actor has cardiac arrest during Ramlila, dies on stage
In a tragic incident, 73-year-old actor Amresh Mahajan collapsed on stage while performing at the Ramlila in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh.
Javed Habib booked for cheating 150 people in crypto scam
Sambhal police in Uttar Pradesh have filed a fraud case against renowned hairstylist Javed Habib his son Anas, and three others.
West Bengal schools advance Durga Puja vacations due to rains
All schools, government and private, will remain closed in West Bengal till October 2, 2025.
History-sheeter swami accused of molesting 15+ women at Delhi ashram
The head of a prominent ashram in Delhi's Vasant Kunj, Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati, is currently absconding after over 15 women accused him of molestation.
Rajasthan: Newborn's lips glued shut, stone inserted to silence cries
In a shocking incident in Rajasthan's Bhilwara district, a 15-day-old baby was found abandoned in a forest in inhumane condition.
NIA books Khalistani terrorist Pannun for threatening Modi on I-Day
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US-based Khalistani terrorist.
Which states have banned sale of meat, eggs during Navratri
The Bhopal district administration in Madhya Pradesh has imposed a ban on the sale of meat, fish, and eggs during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri.
Air pollution linked to dementia, Alzheimer's disease progression: Study
A study by the University of Pennsylvania has found a link between long-term exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and the progression of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.