Meghalaya: News
Extreme weather conditions across India till May 14: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains, thunderstorms, hailstorms, thundersqualls, and heatwave conditions till May 14.
IMD warns of 5-day rain, thunderstorms disrupting travel across India
Travelers in India are advised to remain cautious as widespread rains, thunderstorms, and high winds are expected to disrupt transportation in several parts of the country.
Delhi records hottest day of the season, yellow alert issued
Delhi is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring to 41.9°C on Friday. The Ridge station in north Delhi recorded the highest temperature at 43.1°C.
IMD warns of 44.5°C heatwaves, heavy rainfall in different parts
The India Meteorological Department(IMD) has predicted extreme weather conditions across different parts of the country over the next few days.
Sanya Malhotra begins shooting for 'Sundar Poonam'
Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra has begun filming for her upcoming project, Sundar Poonam.
Meghalaya: Curfew imposed in Tura after 2 killed in protests
A curfew has been imposed in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district till 6:00am on Sunday.
Heat scorches North India; hills brace for snow, rain
India is bracing for a week of contrasting weather conditions.
Meghalaya's living root bridge ranked 2nd most beautiful bridge globally
A marvel of nature and indigenous engineering, Meghalaya's Double Decker Living Root Bridge has been ranked as the second most beautiful bridge in the world by British magazine Time Out.
Meghalaya coal mine blast: Death toll rises to 27
The death toll from a coal mine explosion in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills has risen to 27.
16 killed after blast in coal mine in Meghalaya
At least 16 laborers were killed and several others are feared trapped following an explosion at a suspected illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills district on Thursday.
India nominates Meghalaya's living root bridges for UNESCO heritage status
India has officially nominated the living root bridges of Meghalaya for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Major administrative shake-up ahead as 300 IAS set to retire
In 2026, nearly 300 senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers will retire, including Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan and key state Chief Secretaries.
'Suspend work permits of Indians...': Hadi's student wing to Bangladesh
The Inqilab Moncho, a student body in Bangladesh, has issued an ultimatum to the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
2 suspects in Hadi killing fled to India: Dhaka Police
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has claimed that two prime suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi fled to India through the Meghalaya border, according to a report by The Daily Star.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in southern states till October 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across southern states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, till October 18.
Meghalaya cabinet reshuffle: 8 ministers resign ahead of new induction
In a major political development, eight ministers of the Meghalaya cabinet have resigned ahead of a scheduled reshuffle.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: 790-page chargesheet filed against 8 accused
The East Khasi Hills police in Meghalaya have filed a 790-page chargesheet in the murder case of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
Heavy rains across these states, IMD issues red alert
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for East Rajasthan on Saturday, August 23, 2025, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall.
India marks new rare-earth hotspots to cut dependence on China
India is actively exploring inland deposits of rare earth elements (REEs) in states like Arunachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
IMD issues orange alert for 8 Gujarat districts
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for eight districts in Gujarat.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder case to be turned into a film
The shocking murder of Indore-based businessman Raja Raghuvanshi during his honeymoon in Meghalaya has left the nation in disbelief.
Pradip Kurbah's 'Moon' selected for Busan's Asian Project Market
Meghalaya filmmaker Pradip Kurbah's upcoming film Moon has been selected at the 2025 Busan International Film Festival for the Asian Project Market (APM).
No family visitations, no friends: Sonam Raghuvanshi's prison life
Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused of murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon, has spent a month in Shillong jail.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 4 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in four states—Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
9 days in Meghalaya: The itinerary you've been looking for
Popularly known for its lush rainforests and vibrant culture, Meghalaya offers a unique nine-day exploration itinerary.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
Which state performed the best in school education, which worst
Chandigarh, Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat, and Odisha have emerged as the top performers in the 2023-24 Performing Grade Index for Districts (PGI-D), a report by the Ministry of Education has said.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: How police traced accused through WhatsApp messages
In a major breakthrough in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, the police said they managed to trace Sonam Raghuvanshi through her WhatsApp messages.
'Not using...brother's death': Raja Raghuvanshi's sister addresses backlash over reels
Srashti Raghuvanshi, the sister of murder victim Raja Raghuvanshi, has defended her social media posts detailing the case of her brother's murder.
Sonam admits to planning honeymoon murder; her family cuts ties
Sonam Raghuvanshi has reportedly confessed to planning the murder of her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam watched hitmen kill husband with machete
More stomach-churning details have emerged as police unravel the conspiracy behind the murder of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam paid hitmen ₹20L to kill husband
Sonam Raghuvanshi paid ₹20 lakh to the hitmen who killed her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, a Meghalaya police officer has revealed.
Chum Darang slams Northeast hate after murder case goes viral
Reality TV star Chum Darang has publicly defended India's Northeastern states following the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya.
'Apologize or...face defamation case': Meghalaya minister warns Indore couple's families
Meghalaya Minister Alexander Laloo Hek has demanded an apology from the families of Sonam and Raja Raghuvanshi for allegedly tarnishing the state's image in connection with the couple's honeymoon murder case.
Delhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
'Uncomfortable...getting intimate with husband': Indore woman texted lover before murder
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the prime accused in her husband Raja Raghuvanshi's murder during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, had allegedly plotted his killing with her lover just three days after their wedding, India Today reported, citing sources.
Meghalaya honeymoon murder: Sonam's 'lover' drove people to victim's funeral
In the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case, one of the accused and the alleged lover of Sonam Kushwaha, Raj Singh Kushwaha, reportedly drove a vehicle that transported mourners to the funeral of the victim, Raja Raghuvanshi.
'I was drugged, kidnapped': What Sonam Raghuvanshi told cops
Sonam Raghuvanshi, the 24-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, has denied the charges.
Did Sonam kill Indore husband over affair? Meghalaya police responds
The Meghalaya police are looking into the alleged affair angle between Sonam Raghuvanshi and Raj Kushwaha, which could be why her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was murdered.