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Delhi: Holi water balloon dispute turns fatal, sparks tensions
A Holi celebration in Uttam Nagar, Delhi, turned deadly after an 11-year-old girl accidentally splashed colored water on a Muslim woman, according to a report by Hindustan Times.
HC acquits Gurmeet Ram Rahim in journalist murder case
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, chief of Dera Sacha Sauda, in the 2002 murder case of Sirsa journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.
Maharashtra budget 2026 focuses on Mumbai Metropolitan Region's development
Maharashtra Chief Minister and Finance Minister Devendra Fadnavis presented the state budget on March 6.
Hostage to distant war, 1.25L UP workers stranded in Gulf
Over 1.25 lakh people from Lucknow and nearby districts, including masons, construction workers, technicians, drivers, and religious tourists, are stuck in Gulf countries due to the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict.
IAF pilot killed in Sukhoi crash participated in Op Sindoor
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who died in a Sukhoi Su-30 MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong on Thursday, was part of Operation Sindoor.
Andhra announces social media ban for children below 13
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a ban on social media for children below the age of 13.
Andhra offers ₹25,000 to couples who have 2nd, 3rd kid
The Andhra Pradesh government has proposed a new population policy to encourage larger families, where the draft policy proposes financial support and welfare benefits for families with more children.
MP man hammers teen to death, eats flesh, drinks blood
In a shocking incident in Madhya Pradesh's Damoh district, a 16-year-old boy was brutally murdered in broad daylight by a man who then proceeded to eat his flesh and drink blood.
Delhi skips Spring, hits 34.3°C; hottest March start since 2023
Delhi has recorded its highest average minimum temperature for early March since 2023, with an average of 16°C.
2 IAF pilots killed after Sukhoi jet crashes in Assam
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed the deaths of two pilots in a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet loses radar contact in Assam
A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter plane has gone missing in Assam after losing radar contact.
India responded to distress call of Iran ship: Navy
The Indian Navy on Thursday said it launched search and rescue operations for the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena, which sank in the Indian Ocean after being hit by a torpedo fired from a United States submarine.
What India is doing to address possible energy shortage
Australia and Canada have reportedly offered to sell gas to India as the country seeks alternative energy sources amid the escalating conflict in West Asia, government sources told ANI.
In a first, India condoles Khamenei's death; signs Condolence Book
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of the Government of India, signed the Condolence Book at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on Thursday and offered condolences to the slain Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a first reaction to the Iranian leader's killing.
'Military conflict can't fix issue': PM on US-Iran, Ukraine-Russia wars
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed the need for dialogue and diplomacy, stating military conflict alone is not the answer to ongoing military conflicts such as the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-US-Iran wars.
India rejects claim US using its ports to attack Iran
India has strongly rejected a report that the United States is using its ports to strike Iran.
Stray dog mutilates corpse kept on Telangana mortuary floor
A stray dog mutilated a man's body at the mortuary of a government-run hospital in Telangana's Mahabubnagar on Monday.
Padma Bhushan awardee, journalist HK Dua passes away at 88
Senior journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee HK Dua passed away in New Delhi today. He was 88.
Bengaluru ex-techie hangs herself after dispute with mother-in-law over cooking
A 35-year-old former engineer, identified as Sushma, allegedly died by suicide at her home in Bengaluru on Tuesday after a dispute with her mother-in-law, Kalpana, over cooking.
India to buy 5 more S-400s after Iran-Israel conflict escalates
India is set to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 air defense missile system.
Modi speaks to Oman Sultan, Kuwait Prince amid US-Israel-Iran conflict
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman and Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah of Kuwait.
India fully prepared, energy supplies robust: Centre amid Middle-East conflict
India is well-prepared to tackle any short-term disruptions in energy supplies due to the current situation in the Middle East, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said.
India signs ₹5,083cr deals for 6 advanced helicopters, Shtil missiles
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹5,083 crore to bolster India's maritime security.
Iran-Israel conflict threatens UP's export-driven industries
The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, involving the United States, is posing a major threat to Uttar Pradesh's export-driven industries.
PV Sindhu escapes Middle East war zone, lands in Bengaluru
Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has returned to Bengaluru after being stranded in Dubai due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Air India flies 149 stranded passengers home from Dubai
Air India has successfully operated the first Indian carrier flight from Dubai to New Delhi, bringing back 149 stranded passengers.
CBSE postpones Class X, Class XII examinations for March 5,6
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates in light of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
PM Modi reaches 30M YouTube subscribers, world's most followed leader
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become the first world leader to cross 30 million subscribers on YouTube.
UP: 6 people killed, 7 injured in bus-van collision
A tragic road accident on the Yamuna Expressway in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district left six people dead and seven others injured.
NIA turns to China to trace Pahalgam attack GoPro camera
The National Investigation Agency(NIA) is seeking information from China about a GoPro Hero 12 camera that was used in the April 22, 2025, terror attack at Pahalgam's Baisaran Meadow.
Limited flight operations resume from Middle East to India
Limited flight operations from parts of the Middle East to India have resumed, providing some relief to stranded passengers.
Oleum gas leak in Palghar triggers mass evacuation, 2,600 displaced
A toxic oleum gas leak at a chemical plant in Maharashtra's Palghar district has forced the evacuation of over 2,600 people, including 1,600 school students.
IMD warns of prolonged heatwaves across India from March
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a hotter-than-normal March this year, with an early onset of summer.
India-Canada ink 'landmark' uranium supply deal, critical minerals MoU
India and Canada have taken a major step in strengthening their energy and technology ties with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on critical minerals cooperation.
Modi reacts to 'worrying' situation in West Asia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed concern over the escalating conflict in West Asia.
Modi-Carney bilateral talks signal formal reset of India-Canada ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.
Drunk youth drags police constable on Mercedes bonnet for 800m
A 24-year-old tech professional, G Tarun, was arrested in Hyderabad's Gachibowli after he allegedly drove his Mercedes-Benz under the influence of alcohol.
MHA issues advisory to states over West Asia tensions
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued an advisory to states amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, especially between Israel and Iran.
Jaishankar meets Canadian PM Carney in Delhi, hails forward-looking partnership
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi on Monday.
Kashmir shuts schools, colleges amid Iran-Israel tensions
Authorities in the Kashmir Valley have ordered a two-day closure of all educational institutions as security restrictions tighten.