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6 run over by train while crossing tracks in UP
In a tragic incident, six passengers were killed after they were hit by a train at Chunar Junction in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district on Wednesday morning, HT reported.
'Saw bodies...people crying for help': Survivors recount Chhattisgarh train tragedy
A passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, killing 11 people and injuring 20 others.
'Poorvi Prachand Prahar': India's 1st tri-service exercise near China border
The Indian Armed Forces are gearing up for a major tri-service military exercise, "Poorvi Prachand Prahar," in Arunachal Pradesh from November 11 to 15.
'Avoiding my bench...': CJI after Centre seeks larger constitution bench
The Supreme Court has expressed its displeasure over the Centre's plea to refer a case challenging the Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Act, 2021, to a larger bench.
2 trains collide near Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; 4 dead
A passenger train collided head-on with a freight train near Lalkhadan in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district on Monday evening, leaving four people dead and many others injured.
Madhya Pradesh cough syrup tragedy: Accused doctor's wife arrested
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the cough syrup tragedy in Madhya Pradesh has arrested Jyoti Soni, the wife of accused doctor Praveen Soni.
Video: Haryana girl returning from coaching shot twice by stalker
In a shocking incident, a 17-year-old girl was shot at in Ballabhgarh's Shyam Colony, Haryana. The girl was returning from her coaching classes with her friends when the attack happened.
'I killed my wife for you': Bengaluru doctor's chilling confession
Bengaluru-based anesthetist Dr. Mahendra Reddy GS, who has been arrested for the murder of his wife, Dr Kruthika Reddy, had sent a chilling message to at least four women saying, "I killed my wife for you."
Air India flight diverted to Bhopal due to technical snag
An Air India flight from Delhi to Bengaluru was diverted to Bhopal on Monday night due to a suspected technical issue, the airline said.
No cancellation charges within 48hrs: DGCA proposes major airline reforms
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has proposed major changes to air ticket refund rules, including a 48-hour "look-in" period.
How to get a death certificate in India
In India, getting a death certificate is an important process that legally registers the death of a person.
Trial of man who taught 26/11 terrorists Hindi to resume
The trial of Zabiuddin Ansari, who taught the 26/11 terrorists Hindi, is set to resume after the Bombay High Court overturned a lower court order directing police to hand over confidential documents to the accused.
3 men who abducted, gang-raped student near Coimbatore airport arrested
Three men have been arrested for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a college student in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore.
Cyclone alert issued for Andaman and Nicobar islands
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cyclone alert for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This comes after a cyclonic circulation was formed over the Bay of Bengal.
CITES hails Vantara's animal care standards after India visit
The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Secretariat has praised the animal care standards at Vantara, an Indian wildlife conservation initiative established by Reliance Foundation.
Kerala's 3rd Vande Bharat announced, to connect state with Karnataka
Kerala will soon have its third Vande Bharat Express train, connecting Ernakulam and Bengaluru.
'We'll deal with iron hands': SC on ₹3,000cr worth cyber-frauds
The Supreme Court has expressed its shock over the scale of cyber fraud cases in India, particularly digital arrest scams.
Jaipur: 14 killed as drunk trucker goes on 5km rampage
A speeding dumper truck, allegedly driven by a drunk driver, killed at least 14 people and injured around 50 others in Jaipur, Rajasthan, after going on a five-kilometer rampage.
'Look at Nepal unrest': SC declines plea to ban porn
The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a petition seeking regulation of online content.
SC seeks report on Delhi's 'defunct' air quality monitoring stations
The Supreme Court was informed on Monday that several air quality monitoring stations in Delhi were nonfunctional.
How to get a legal heir certificate in India
In India, a legal heir certificate is an important document that proves a person's relationship with the deceased. It is important for settling estates, transferring assets, and claiming benefits.
What led to Telangana road accident that claimed 20 lives
A tragic road accident in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district on Monday claimed the lives of at least 20 people.
College student abducted, gang raped near Coimbatore airport
A college student was allegedly abducted and sexually assaulted by three men near the Coimbatore International Airport, Tamil Nadu, late on Sunday night.
Widespread thunderstorms, lightning predicted across north, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds across east, central, south, and north India till November 7.
20 killed after gravel-laden lorry and bus collide in Telangana
At least 20 people were killed and several others injured after a lorry carrying gravel slammed head-on into a state-run Road Transport Corporation (RTC) bus in Telangana's Ranga Reddy district on Monday morning.
Bengaluru MBA graduate found dead; police suspect suicide, cite depression
A 25-year-old woman was found dead in a decomposed state at her rented residence in Gayatri Nagar, North Bengaluru.
Delhi: MCD 'mali' arrested for duping patients on CM's letterhead
A 27-year-old gardener, Sonu, was arrested on October 30 for allegedly duping patients in Delhi.
Contractors will now be penalized for repeat accidents on national-highways
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to impose penalties on contractors, if more than one accident occurs in a year on a stretch of national highways, constructed under the build-operate-transfer (BOT) model.
'No one responsible': Man who built Venkateswara Swamy temple
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh, claimed the lives of at least nine devotees on Saturday.
Lucknow earns UNESCO Creative City tag for its rich cuisine
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has been recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. The announcement was made on World Cities Day.
'Human bomb' threat to IndiGo flight; diverted to Mumbai
An IndiGo flight from Jeddah to Hyderabad was diverted to Mumbai after receiving a "human bomb" threat.
SC quashes POCSO case against man who later married minor
In a rare move, the Supreme Court has invoked its plenary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to quash Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) proceedings against a man who had sexual relations with a minor girl and later married her.
Andhra temple stampede: CM says, 'no permission sought'
A stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Kasibugga, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh, has left at least 10 dead and several injured. The incident took place on Saturday during the Kartika Ekadashi festival.
PM Modi announces ex-gratia for victims' families in Andhra stampede
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences to the victims of a stampede at the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district.
AP: At least 9 devotees dead in Venkateswara Temple stampede
A tragic stampede at the Venkateswara Swamy temple in Kasibugga, Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam district, has left at least nine devotees dead.
Delhi spent ₹34cr despite experts rejecting cloud seeding plan
The Union Environment Ministry confirmed that three specialized agencies, namely the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), and the India Meteorological Department (IMD), had advised against cloud seeding in Delhi during winter.
Hostage crisis in Mumbai: Culprit's past tenancy dispute revealed
The recent hostage crisis in Mumbai, where 17 children were held hostage by Rohit Arya, has brought to light his troubled past.
IMD issues orange alert for Gujarat as depression nears coast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Gir Somnath, Amreli, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, and Surat districts in Gujarat.
Kerala becomes 1st Indian state to eradicate extreme poverty
Kerala has become the first state in India to eradicate extreme poverty, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced in the state Assembly on Saturday.
Haryana university staff demand period proof from women; 3 booked
Three officials of Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak, Haryana, have been booked after two women sanitation workers alleged they were forced to click pictures of their private parts as proof of menstruation.