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Published: Jul 21, 2025, 12:38 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

World Witnessed India’s Military Might: PM Modi on Op Sindoor Before Monsoon Session

  Just before Parliament’s Monsoon Session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a “celebration of victory,” asserting that the world witnessed India’s military might through the precision of Operation Sindoor. He emphasized that within mere minutes, India’s armed forces demo...

Published: Jul 21, 2025, 12:31 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mumbai Soaked Again: Heavy Morning Rains Flood Streets, Andheri Subway Closed

    The heavy rains in Mumbai's person in the morning submerged the roads throughout the western suburbs and created a disturbance in the movement of passengers. In Andheri, due to the sinking of the tracks, the low-level railway subway had to be closed, causing many morning passengers trapped and immediate...

Published: Jul 19, 2025, 04:22 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Delhi Electrocution Death Reopened as Murder Probe After Affair Clues

The case of a 36-year-old jeweller from Dwarka, Delhi initially labelled an accidental electrocution has now taken a chilling turn. Delhi Police have launched a full-scale murder probe after new evidence emerged suggesting foul play involving the victim’s wife and brother‑in‑law. The tragic incident occurred...

Published: Jul 19, 2025, 03:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Lakshadweep Island May Face Defence Takeover Amid Strategic Concerns, Officials Say

The Indian government allegedly plans a defence based administrative acquisition of an island of the Lakshadweep Islands. Strategic concerns and national security interests are being cited behind this. Although no official announcement has been made on this yet, officials say that discussion is going on at the highest ...

Published: Jul 19, 2025, 03:14 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Hasin Jahan Booked for Assault After Viral Land Dispute Video

The footage, recorded on a lane in Suri town, captures a heated argument over a disputed strip of land. According to the report, Dalia Khatoon, the confrontation escalated when Jahan and her teenage daughter allegedly began construction on property Khatoon claims is partly hers. Voices rise, elbows swing, and the phone...

Published: Jul 19, 2025, 03:10 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Sharda University Student Dies by Suicide, Two Taken into Custody

A cloud of sorrow has descended over Sharda University in Greater Noida after a tragic incident came to light. A student was found dead by suicide, leaving classmates, faculty, and family members in deep shock. The incident occurred in the campus late in the evening. According to police, the body of the student was fo...

Published: Jul 18, 2025, 06:15 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Chaitanya Baghel custody for 5 days ED in the investigation of the ongoing liquor scam

In a development that has sent shockwaves through Chhattisgarh’s political landscape, Chaitanya Baghel the son of former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel has been placed under a 5-day custody by the Enforcement Directorate. The case pertains to the widely reported liquor scam, which has been under ED's scanner for m...

Published: Jul 18, 2025, 05:43 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Clean Victory Ahmedabad Leads Cleanliness Race Among Emerging Cities

Ahmedabad secured the top spot in the Swachh Survekshan rankings under the 1 million population category, marking a clean victory for the city and its citizens. This achievement of Ahmedabad, beating challenging cities like Bhopal and Lucknow, is not just the cleanliness of roads, but it is the result of a change, poli...

Published: Jul 18, 2025, 05:39 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Vajpayee’s Unseen Roadmap: Biography Reveals Attempt to Resolve Babri Masjid Dispute

Vajpayee has long been remembered as a gentle and balanced politician, but has emerged in a new form through a recently published biography. In this book, an unknown chapter is revealed so far-in which it is reported that during his tenure, Vajpayee quietly prepared a blueprint to resolve the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoo...

Published: Jul 18, 2025, 05:30 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Rain Chaos Shuts Schools and Colleges in Karnataka, IMD Warns of Continued Downpour Across India

The monsoon season has returned quickly and Karnataka is one of the states that are facing the most impact. The continuous torrential rains have affected many districts. Keeping in mind the safety of the students, the authorities have ordered the closure of schools and colleges. Bengaluru, coastal Karnataka and Malnad ...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 06:28 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mumbai Activist Backs Staggered Office Timings to Save Lives on Overcrowded Trains

After the state government appointed a task force to study the feasibility of staggered office timings to ease peak-hour congestion on local trains, Nandini Dias — creator of the *WorkToLiveToWork* campaign advocating flexible work hours — welcomed the move. Dias, who sits on the executive board of Mumbai F...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 06:19 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

30 Congress MLAs Suspended from Chhattisgarh Assembly Over DAP Fertilizer Shortage Uproar

Thirty Congress legislators were suspended for a day from the Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday (July 17, 2025) following a heated protest over the alleged shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP) fertilizer in the state. The commotion forced Speaker Raman Singh to adjourn the session twice.   During the Question ...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 06:16 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Madras High Court Orders Equal Temple Access for All Castes at Puthukudi Ayyanar Temple

Observing that caste-based discrimination has no place in a country governed by the rule of law, the Madras High Court on Thursday (July 17, 2025) instructed the Ariyalur Superintendent of Police to ensure that Scheduled Caste (SC) individuals are not barred from accessing the Puthukudi Ayyanar Temple in Udayarpalayam ...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 05:45 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Indian Army Successfully Tests Akash Prime Air Defence System in Ladakh

To bolster its air defence capabilities, the Indian Army has successfully conducted high-altitude trials of the indigenous “Akash Prime” Air Defence System in Ladakh.   According to a senior official, the Army Air Defence Corps carried out the trials in coordination with Defence Research and Developm...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 05:43 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Nitish Kumar Orders Immediate Teacher Vacancy Count Ahead of TRE-4 in Bihar

Ahead of the upcoming assembly elections, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday directed the Education Department to identify vacant teaching positions in government schools to expedite the Teachers Recruitment Examination 4 (TRE-4). He emphasized the need for swift action to begin the hiring process.   ...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 05:39 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project

Gujarat has become the first Indian state to launch a genome sequencing initiative dedicated specifically to its tribal communities. The Tribal Genome Sequencing Project was unveiled during a high-level meeting chaired by State Tribal Development Minister Kuber Dindor. The initiative aims to identify genetic health ris...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 05:22 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Rising Ganga Submerges All Major Varanasi Ghats Amidst Widespread Swelling Across UP

The soul of Varanasi - Ghats situated on the banks of the Ganges now have been submerged in the ever-increasing water level of the river. Due to heavy rains in North India, the water level of the Ganges is continuously increasing, due to which all the major ghats of the holy city have been submerged. Due to this, local...

Published: Jul 17, 2025, 04:17 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Karnataka Govt Blames RCB & Kohli Video After Deadly Bengaluru Stampede

A horrifying stampede outside Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4 claimed 11 lives and injured over 50 people. In a status report to the Karnataka High Court, the state government directly held RCB’s event management and even Virat Kohli’s celebratory video clips responsible for the chaos-ind...

Published: Jul 16, 2025, 06:09 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CDS Anil Chauhan Urges Defence Tech Overhaul, Stresses Need to Counter Drone Threats

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Wednesday emphasized the pressing need for India to upgrade its military capabilities, stating that modern warfare requires futuristic technology rather than outdated systems. Addressing a workshop on the indigenisation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) and Counter-...

Published: Jul 16, 2025, 06:04 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Veteran Marathoner Fauja Singh Killed in Road Accident, Canada-Based Driver Arrested

The driver responsible for the tragic death of Fauja Singh, the world’s oldest marathon runner, has been arrested, sources confirmed on Wednesday (July 16, 2025).   Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, a native of Dasupur in Kartarpur (Jalandhar district), was taken into custody on Tuesday night (July 15) and his v...

Published: Jul 16, 2025, 05:49 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee Accuses Centre of Harassing Bengalis, Warns BJP of Political Fallout

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday (July 16, 2025) launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led central government, accusing it of targeting and mistreating Bengali-speaking individuals across the country. She warned the saffron party of serious political repercussions if such actions were not immedia...

Published: Jul 16, 2025, 03:50 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Blood Money May Save Kerala Nurse in Yemen Death Sentence: Understanding “Diya” Under Sharia Law

In a deeply emotional turn, Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya sentenced to death in Yemen for allegedly murdering her business partner may earn her life through an ancient Sharia provision known as "diya" or blood money. This option allows the victim’s family to forgive the accused in exchange for financial compensation...

Published: Jul 16, 2025, 11:49 AM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Bomb Scare in Delhi: Five Schools Receive Threat Emails for Third Day in a Row

Alarm swept through Delhi’s school community yet again Wednesday morning as five institutions St. Thomas (Dwarka), Vasant Valley (Vasant Kunj), Richmond Global (Paschim Vihar), Mother's International (Hauz Khas), and Sardar Patel Vidyalaya (Lodi Estate) received bomb threats via email. It was the third consecutiv...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 05:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Outrage in Salem Karunanidhi’s Statue Defaced with Black Paint

Residents of Salem woke up to a jarring sight: the 16-foot bronze statue of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi had been defaced with black paint across its chest and legs. Strong in front of Anna Park, the damage shocked locals and portrayed swift police action. The defacement occurred in the early hours,...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 04:05 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Supreme Court Questions UP’s QR‑Code Rule for Kanwar Yatra Eateries

As the Kanwar Yatra unfolds, a fresh legal storm brews: the Supreme Court has issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh government over its directive that eateries and dhabas along the pilgrimage route must display QR codes revealing ownership details. This requirement, which links to a food-safety app, is being challenged as...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 04:03 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Pilots Group Flags Gaps in Air India AI‑171 Crash Report, Warns Against Premature Conclusions

The aviation community is expressing concern after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report into the tragic Air India flight AI‑171 crash in Ahmedabad last month. The International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) has urged caution, warning that the d...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 03:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Incredible Yield Woman Caught Smuggling ₹62.6 Crore Worth of Cocaine in Oreo Boxes

In a jaw-dropping incident at Mumbai International Airport, customs officials intercepted a female passenger arriving from Doha only to discover she was carrying an astonishing Rs 62.6 crore worth of cocaine. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) launched the seizure after acting on a credible intelligence ti...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 12:29 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Golden Temple Scare: Authorities on High Alert After Bomb Threat Email Shocks Devotees

Devotees at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, Punjab were under restlessness and stress when the authorities were threatened with bombs through email. This message allegedly warned of explosives at the holy site, after which the Punjab Police took immediate action and started investigation. The email of the bomb threats ...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 12:22 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Jaishankar Meets President Xi Jinping, Conveys PM Modi’s Greetings Amid Delicate India-China Ties

Under an important diplomatic incident, External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. The meeting was held at an important time for India-China relations, with warm gestures and formal dialogues. During this time, Jaishankar gave personal wishes to Xi Jinping on...

Published: Jul 15, 2025, 12:13 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Pakistan’s Political-Military Leadership Ordered Pahalgam Attack: Officials Reveal Shocking Link

In a chilling revelation, Indian intelligence officials have claimed that the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, which left brave security personnel martyred, was not just another rogue strike. Instead, they allege it was planned and approved by Pakistan’s political and military leadership itself. Officials claim...

Published: Jul 14, 2025, 05:14 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Thackeray Cousins’ Possible Reunion Heats Up Maharashtra Politics Ahead of BMC Polls

As the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections approach, political tensions are escalating in Maharashtra amid speculation of a possible reconciliation between the long-estranged Thackeray cousins — Uddhav and Raj. The Shiv Sena (UBT) has begun publicly advocating for a reunion, calling it “essen...

Published: Jul 14, 2025, 05:12 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

MCD Plans to Outsource Management of 300 Community Centres Across Delhi Under PPP Model

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is considering outsourcing the management of over 300 community centres and halls across the city to improve service delivery, senior officials confirmed during a review meeting attended by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh at the Delhi Secretariat on S...

Published: Jul 14, 2025, 05:11 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

WHO Places Saima Wazed on Leave Amid Corruption Probe; Bangladesh Govt Welcomes Move

The World Health Organization (WHO) has placed Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on leave following corruption allegations raised by the country’s interim government. Wazed currently holds the position of Regional Director for the South-East Asia Region (SEARO) at the UN hea...

Published: Jul 14, 2025, 05:09 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Omar Abdullah Scales Wall to Pay Tribute at Srinagar Martyrs’ Memorial Amid Security Curbs

On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah bypassed security barricades and scaled the boundary wall of the Mazar-e-Shuhada (Martyrs' Memorial) in Srinagar to pay tribute to those killed while protesting the Dogra regime in 1931. Abdullah claimed security forces had prevented him from visiting the site o...

Published: Jul 14, 2025, 05:05 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Hospital Attender Booked for Misbehaving with Woman in Hyderabad Ward

An attender at Durgabai Deshmukh Hospital in Hyderabad has been booked for allegedly behaving inappropriately with a woman who was attending to a patient in one of the ward rooms.   The incident occurred on Monday (July 14, 2025), after which the woman filed a complaint with the Nallakunta police. Authorities ha...