India: News
25 Jan 2023
LadakhIndia lost access to 26 patrolling points in Ladakh: Report
In a worrying disclosure, a senior police officer in Ladakh revealed that India allegedly lost access to 26 of 65 patrolling points in the Union Territory's eastern part, The Hindu reported.
25 Jan 2023
Mike PompeoIndia-Pak were on brink of nuclear war after Balakot: Pompeo
Mike Pompeo, former United States (US) Secretary of State, revealed that ex-Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj informed him that Pakistan was plotting a nuclear strike after the 2019 Balakot airstrike in February.
25 Jan 2023
Academy AwardsSaim Sadiq's Pakistani film 'Joyland' to get released in India
Saim Sadiq's debut feature Joyland is one of the breakthrough films of the year. The makers have announced that the film will be released in India soon along with some other countries.
24 Jan 2023
Cricket NewsKolkata court orders Mohammed Shami to pay alimony to wife
In a big blow to cricketer Mohammed Shami, a Kolkata court has ordered him to pay a monthly alimony of Rs. 1.3 lakh to Hasin Jahan, his estranged wife, reportedly.
23 Jan 2023
Andaman & NicobarParakram Diwas 2023: PM to inaugurate Netaji's model
Lovingly called Netaji, Subhash Chandra Bose was an Indian revolutionary who contributed to India's independence movement against British rule.
22 Jan 2023
WiproWipro fires 452 freshers citing poor performance in internal assessment
India's leading IT firm Wipro has fired over 450 new employees citing poor performance amid unabated layoffs in the corporate and IT sectors.
20 Jan 2023
Sri LankaSri Lanka lauds India for aiding in 'regaining stability'
The foreign minister of Sri Lanka, Ali Sabry, said that the financial aid of approximately $4 billion it received from India helped the country import essential goods and regain stability during its absolute economic crisis.
19 Jan 2023
DelhiDCW chief Swati Maliwal allegedly molested, dragged by drunk driver
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) head, Swati Maliwal, was reportedly molested and dragged for almost 10-20 meters by an alleged drunk driver after Maliwal's hand got caught in the car window of the accused.
19 Jan 2023
SpiritualityGujarat: 8-year-old daughter of diamond merchant embraces monkhood
Leaving behind all the material possessions and comforts of life is no mean feat! It is a rare sight in contemporary India, and when a pre-teen does so, it becomes more than unusual.
19 Jan 2023
TelanganaTelangana official kills man, fakes death to claim insurance money
An assistant section officer (ASO) of the Telangana government allegedly faked his own death to claim insurance funds of over Rs. 7 crore, PTI reported.
18 Jan 2023
JharkhandJharkhand: Sammed Shikharji won't be converted into tourist site
The Centre and Jharkhand government have made the decision that the Sammed Shikharji will remain a pilgrimage site for Jains and not be turned into a tourism hub, National Commission for Minorities chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura said on Wednesday.
18 Jan 2023
GoogleGoogle launches its own UPI soundbox; piloting in select locations
With Indians embracing UPI payments wholeheartedly, busy point-of-sale activity is a regular sight in Indian shops. It is hard to keep a track of UPI transactions with the usual hustle and bustle in India.
17 Jan 2023
World Economic ForumGlobal recession risk is high, warns World Economic Forum
To the long list of organizations and people that expect a recession this year, we can add the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Community of Chief Economists.
16 Jan 2023
COVID-19India's 100 richest can fund country's 18-month Union Budget: Oxfam
India is suffering from growing "wealth inequality" as billionaires continue to witness their wealth surge, as per Oxfam International's latest "Survival of the Richest" report.
15 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi: 2 terror-accused behead man, send video to Pakistani handler
Two men were arrested by the Delhi Police's Special Cell for reportedly having links to a terror organization, as per The Indian Express.
15 Jan 2023
NepalNepal: Plane carrying 72 people crashes in Pokhara, all dead
A Yeti Airlines-operated passenger plane carrying 72 people crashed in Nepal's Pokhara on Sunday morning.
15 Jan 2023
BeautyMiss USA R'Bonney Gabriel crowned Miss Universe 2022: Details here
The world's most popular beauty pageant Miss Universe has concluded, and R'Bonney Gabriel of the United States has been crowned the winner!
15 Jan 2023
Cold WaveIntense cold wave set to hit Delhi-NCR next week
Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) will experience a cold wave, with the mercury expected to go down to 3 degrees Celsius.
15 Jan 2023
Indian ArmyIndian Army Day 2023: Meaning, significance, and celebrations
Saluting the real heroes of India, today and forever!
14 Jan 2023
Air IndiaAir India urination case: Woman dismisses 'peed on herself' claim
The alleged victim in the Air India urination case, a 72-year-old woman who was reportedly peed on by a drunk co-passenger during the airline's New York-Delhi flight in November, has reacted to accused Shankar Mishra's latest claims that she had urinated on herself.
14 Jan 2023
Shraddha WalkarAftab chopped Shraddha Walker's body with saw, reveals autopsy report
In a significant breakthrough in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, the woman who was reportedly murdered by her live-in-partner Aaftab Poonawalla, an autopsy report has revealed that the victim's body was chopped by the accused using a saw.
13 Jan 2023
Air IndiaAir India urination case: Woman peed on herself, claims accused
Accused Shankar Mishra, the Mumbai businessman arrested for reportedly urinating on a co-passenger on an Air India's New York-Delhi flight in November, infirmed a court in Delhi that he didn't commit the deplorable act.
13 Jan 2023
AmazonAmazon begins layoffs in India; over 1,000 to be fired
A few days after CEO Andy Jassy confirmed that the company's mass layoffs will affect over 18,000 employees, Amazon has begun its second round of layoffs in India.
12 Jan 2023
BeautyMiss Universe 2023: Divita Rai's ensemble pays tribute to India
Divita Rai is representing India at the 71st edition of the Miss Universe pageant.
12 Jan 2023
World Health OrganizationWHO recommends against using India-made cough syrups after Uzbekistan deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a medical alert on Wednesday, warning against the use of two cough syrups made by Noida-based company Marion Biotech for children in Uzbekistan.
12 Jan 2023
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)AAP receives recovery notice of Rs. 164cr over political ads
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has received a notice from the Directorate of Information & Publicity (DIP) of the Delhi government for recovering Rs. 163.62 crore it spent on advertisements, reportedly violating the Supreme Court's 2015 guidelines issued for ruling parties.
11 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi government hikes auto, taxi fares; check new rates here
The Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government on Wednesday announced a hike in auto and taxi fares across Delhi.
11 Jan 2023
Space NewsIndia's Chandra telescope captures comet seen once in 50,000 years
The Himalayan Chandra Telescope, operated by the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), has captured an image of comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF).
11 Jan 2023
Mohan BhagwatRSS chief Bhagwat speaks in support of LGBTQ community
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) head Mohan Bhagwat spoke in support of the LGBTQ community, stating that they are humans and have the right to live like others.
10 Jan 2023
Travel And TourismDifferent types of Indian passports and the benefits they offer
You must already be aware of the blue-colored passports, the type of passport available for common citizens of India.
08 Jan 2023
Anjali SinghKnew victim was getting dragged under: Sultanpuri accident accused
In a major development in Anjali Singh's death case, the Delhi woman who died after getting hit by a car in Sultanpuri and was dragged for 13km, the accused informed the police that they knew that the victim was stuck under the car but continued driving as they were scared.
08 Jan 2023
DelhiDelhi police attacked by mob after Nigerians detained for overstaying
A mob of 100 African nationals surrounded a team of cops in South Delhi's Neb Sarai area and clashed with them after the police apprehended three Nigerians whose visas were expired.
07 Jan 2023
KeralaKerala woman orders biryani dish 'Kuzhimanthi' online, dies after eating
In another shocking incident of potential food poisoning, a 20-year-old Kerala woman passed away after reportedly consuming a biryani dish called ''Kuzhimanthi' from a local hotel.
06 Jan 2023
Chief Justice of IndiaWill confirm 44 judges' appointment soon: Centre to Supreme Court
The names of 44 judges will be confirmed for appointment to the higher judiciary within three days, the Centre informed the Supreme Court on Friday.
06 Jan 2023
KeralaKerala to Texas! Judge Surendran Pattel's inspirational rags-to-riches journey
Indian-American Surendran K Pattel officially took oath as the district court judge of Texas's Fort Bend County, United States, on Sunday.
06 Jan 2023
DelhiCold wave grips Delhi, temperature dips to 1.8 degrees Celsius
Delhiites woke up to a foggy and chilly morning on Friday as the cold wave in North India tightened its grip further.
05 Jan 2023
AccidentsDelhi accident: Police identify two more suspects including car owner
While the country is still coming to grips with the death of Anjali Singh, the woman who passed away after getting hit by a car in Sultanpuri and got dragged for 13km, two more suspects have emerged in the case.
04 Jan 2023
ChinaChina introduces Asia's first hydrogen-powered train: Check top-speed and features
Asia's first hydrogen-powered passenger train has been unveiled in China. It has been jointly developed by CRRC Changchun Railway Company and Chengdu Rail Transit.
04 Jan 2023
Delhi Police4 injured, Delhi cop booked after car hits 6 vehicles
A private vehicle belonging to an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) of the Delhi Police crashed into cars and left several injured in Delhi's Dwarka Mor area on Tuesday night.