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Published: Jun 09, 2025, 03:07 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Chandrababu Naidu Urges Ban on ₹500 and Higher Denomination Notes to Curb Corruption

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and TDP leader Chandrababu Naidu has reignited the national debate on cash usage by urging the central government to phase out ₹500 and higher denomination currency notes. Speaking at the Telugu Desam Party's ‘Mahanadu Sabha,’ Naidu argued that eliminating these notes would...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 03:02 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CM Siddaramaiah Sparks Controversy Over Stampede Remark, Cites Kumbh Mela to Deflect Blame

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has ignited a political firestorm after he remarked on the recent stampede outside Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which claimed 11 lives. Responding to demands for accountability, he questioned whether ministers resigned during similar incidents like the Kumbh Mela in U...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 02:53 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Heavy Workload Caused Delay in Uploading Verdict, Says Bombay HC Judge

Justice Madhav Jamdar of the Bombay High Court has clarified that an excessive workload was the reason for the delayed online upload of a judgment he delivered in open court on December 19, 2024. The 85-page verdict, although announced in court, was only uploaded to the official website on May 30, 2025, raising concern...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 12:21 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Calls for Equal Rights from Temples to Cremation Grounds

RSS Sarsanghchalak Mohan Bhagwat underscored the importance of social equality and harmony during a recent camp organized in Kashi. Addressing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers on Sunday, he stated that caste-based discrimination must be eradicated to create an inclusive society. Bhagwat made a strong appeal fo...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 12:13 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Gurjar Protesters Vacate Railway Track After Agreement with Rajasthan Government

Train services in Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district resumed on Sunday, June 8, 2025, after Gurjar protesters vacated the Mumbai-Delhi railway track. The protesters dispersed peacefully following a consensus reached with the Rajasthan government during a Mahapanchayat held in Pilupura village. Earlier in the day...

Published: Jun 09, 2025, 11:57 AM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Ganja Smuggling Racket Busted in Banda: Man Married into Odisha Trafficking Family

In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda district have exposed a well-organized ganja smuggling network. The operation led to the arrest of four individuals, including the key accused who had married into a family of traffickers from Odisha. Over 36 kilograms of illegal ganj...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 05:23 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Tejashwi Yadav Narrowly Escapes Convoy Crash in Vaishali, Three Security Personnel Injured

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and Bihar’s Leader of Opposition, Tejashwi Yadav, narrowly escaped a serious accident early Saturday morning when a truck rammed into his convoy in Vaishali district. The incident occurred around 2 AM near a toll plaza under Goraul police station limits, as Tejashwi was returning...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 05:21 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Helicopter to Kedarnath Makes Safe Emergency Landing in Guptkashi, All Passengers Unharmed

A private helicopter heading toward the pilgrimage site of Kedarnath was forced to make an emergency landing in Guptkashi on Saturday after a technical issue was detected mid-flight. The aircraft, operated by Crestel Aviation Private Limited, was on its way from Sirsi when the pilot noticed an unexpected fault. Acting ...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 05:09 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

SEBI Freezes Mehul Choksi’s Bank, Demat, and Mutual Fund Accounts Over ₹2.1 Cr Insider Trading Dues

In a major enforcement move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has frozen fugitive diamond businessman Mehul Choksi’s bank accounts, demat holdings, and mutual fund investments to recover ₹2.1 crore linked to an insider trading penalty. The regulator issued a demand notice on May 20, 2025, givin...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 03:50 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi Inaugurates World’s Tallest Railway Arch Bridge Over Chenab with National Flag

On June 6, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge—the world’s tallest railway arch bridge—located in the Reasi district of Jammu & Kashmir. Standing at a height of 359 meters, 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower, and stretching 1.31 kilometers across the Chenab...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 03:42 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

NSE IPO Set to Become India’s Largest, May Surpass Hyundai Motor India’s Record

The National Stock Exchange (NSE) is on track to launch what could become the largest initial public offering (IPO) in Indian history, potentially surpassing the ₹28,870 crore IPO of Hyundai Motor India. With a private market valuation approaching ₹6 lakh crore, NSE could raise an estimated ₹55,000 to ₹60,000...

Published: Jun 07, 2025, 03:39 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Karnataka Cricket Officials Resign After Deadly Stampede at RCB IPL Victory Celebration

In the aftermath of the tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2025 victory celebrations on June 4, senior Karnataka State Cricket Association officials have stepped down, taking moral responsibility for the incident. Secretary A Shankar and Treasurer E.S. Jairam tendered their resignations to...

Published: Jun 06, 2025, 05:14 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

“Not a Chor, Just a Fugitive”: Vijay Mallya Defends Himself in Podcast

Business tycoon Vijay Mallya, accused of defrauding Indian banks of over ₹9,000 crore, recently addressed allegations against him in a four-hour podcast hosted by entrepreneur Raj Shamani. Speaking publicly for the first time in years, the former Kingfisher Airlines chief claimed that he left India on a scheduled tri...

Published: Jun 06, 2025, 05:12 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Russia Offers Full Su-57 Fighter Jet Source Code to India, But Decision on Acceptance Still Pending

Russia’s offer to hand over the complete Su-57 fighter jet source code to India signals strategic trust, but the Modi government’s delay raises questions amid possible geopolitical and security concerns. Russia’s state-owned United Aircraft Corporation has announced a groundbreaking offer to transfer...

Published: Jun 06, 2025, 05:10 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Faces Rs 230 Crore Salary Scam as 50,000 'Ghost' Employees Remain Unpaid

A startling salary scam has emerged in Madhya Pradesh, where salaries of 50,000 government employees—around nine percent of the state’s workforce—have not been processed since December 2024. Official documents revealing these employees exist on paper with valid identity codes, yet their payments ...

Published: Jun 06, 2025, 03:09 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Four Arrested Including RCB Marketing Head Over Bengaluru Stampede Tragedy

Bengaluru Police have arrested four individuals, including Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) marketing head Nikhil Sosale, in connection with the stampede that occurred outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium following the team’s IPL 2025 victory. The incident left 11 people dead and over 60 injured. Sosale was detain...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 06:19 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CM Fadnavis Inaugurates Final Stretch of Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday inaugurated the final 76-kilometre section of the Mumbai-Nagpur Samruddhi Expressway at Igatpuri, Nashik. The ceremony marked the completion of the ambitious 701-km corridor, one of India’s longest expressways. The event was attended by Deputy Chief Ministe...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 06:06 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Bengaluru Stampede: DK Shivakumar Expresses Regret as 11 Die in RCB Victory Event Chaos

A celebratory event for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Indian Premier League (IPL) victory turned tragic when a massive crowd crush outside Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed 11 lives, including a 14-year-old girl. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, visibly emotional, said the entire state was ...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 06:01 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

India to Build Rafale Jet Bodies as Tata Partners with Dassault Aviation

In a significant boost to India’s defence manufacturing sector, French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation has partnered with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to locally produce fuselage sections of the Rafale fighter jets. A new dedicated facility will be set up in Hyderabad to manufacture the jet’s stru...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 05:01 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Influencer Sharmishtha Panoli Amid Free Speech Controversy

The Calcutta High Court recently allow interim bail to social media influencer and law student Sharmishtha Panoli, who was arrested for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through an Instagram video. Her arrest on May 30 led to strong reactions across legal circles, as the case asked questions about freedom of speec...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 02:16 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Fatima Nafees Awaits Court’s Decision on Missing Son Najeeb Ahmed After Years of Hope and Legitimate Battle

Fatima Nafees, a mother from Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, has been living with undecided questions ever since her son, Najeeb Ahmed, went missing in October 2016. Najeeb, a biotechnology student at JNU, vanished after a scuffle with some students, and his mother has since been fighting for justice. On Thursday, the court wil...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 02:11 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mystery Deepens in Meghalaya Tourist Murder as Wife Goes Missing After Voice Message

The tourist murder case in Meghalaya has taken a tricky turn as police continue to investigate the suspicious death of Raja Raghuvanshi and the unexplained disappearance of his wife, Sonam Raghuvanshi. The newly-married couple from Indore had visits to Meghalaya for their honeymoon but went missing on May 23. Raja's bo...

Published: Jun 05, 2025, 02:06 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Priyanka Chaturvedi Slams Pakistan, Highlights India’s Global Role and Free Trade Progress

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi recently threw a strong critique of Pakistan’s political history and leadership while speaking to the Indian diaspora in Belgium. She took a sharp jab at former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, mocking his recent remark about India’s Operation Sindoor....

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

Rahul Gandhi Pulled Up by High Court Over Defamatory Remarks on Army

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came under sharp criticism from the Allahabad High Court on Wednesday for his remarks during the 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra, where he alleged that Chinese troops were “thrashing Indian soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh.” The court was hearing a petition filed by Gandhi seeking to quash ...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 04:56 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Massive Security Overhaul for Amarnath Yatra Amid Fresh Terror Threats

With just weeks to go for the annual Amarnath Yatra, Indian security agencies have intensified measures following a fresh terror threat in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrimage, scheduled from July 3 to August 9, attracts thousands of Hindu devotees who undertake a challenging trek to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Lo...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 04:52 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Classroom Construction Case: ACB Summons Sisodia, Jain Amid Graft Allegations

Delhi's Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has summoned senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders Manish Sisodia and Satyendar Jain for questioning in a ₹2,000 crore corruption probe linked to the construction of classrooms in government schools. Sisodia, who held the education and finance portfolios, is scheduled to ...

Published: Jun 04, 2025, 04:51 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

BJP Slams Rahul Gandhi Over ‘Surrender’ Remark, Congress Hits Back with ‘Naam Narender, Kaam Surrender’ Jibe

A heated political battle has disturbed after Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s sensational “surrender” remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Gandhi of insulting the Indian Army by suggesting that Modi surrendered during the India-Pakistan military conflict a...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Khan Sir Hosts Grand Reception in Patna After Secret Wedding During India-Pakistan Tensions

Famous educator Khan Sir, known for his coaching classes in Patna, recently tied the knot during the recent India-Pakistan tensions. On Monday, he celebrated with a grand reception function in Patna, where his wife AS Khan made her first public appearance. The event was accompanied by several top leaders from Bihar, in...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:55 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Calcutta High Court Grants Bail to Murder Accused After 12 Years in Jail Citing Article 21

The Calcutta High Court has granted bail to two undertrial prisoners accused of murder, citing their prolonged incarceration of over 12 years as a violation of their right to life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The accused—Munna Dhali and Nabu Dhali—have been in custody since 2012, in connect...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:53 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor: No Issue Talking to Pakistan, But Need Shared Commitment to Peace

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) that the difficulty in engaging with Pakistan is not linguistic, but lies in the lack of a shared commitment to peace and decency. Tharoor emphasized that India is open to dialogue if Islamabad takes meaningful steps to dismantle the terrorism infrastructure ope...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:20 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Criticizes Rahul Gandhi for Not Removing Shoes During Indira Gandhi Tribute

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) criticized senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not removing his shoes while paying tribute at a statue of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, calling it disrespectful to their culture. Rahul Gandhi, the Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition, visited ...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:16 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

CDS General Anil Chauhan Says Pakistan Escalated Conflict with May 10 Attacks; India Retaliated with Precision Strikes

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan stated on Tuesday that Pakistan escalated the conflict with India by launching a series of attacks on the night of May 10, three days after India conducted military strikes under ‘Operation Sindoor’ targeting terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-oc...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 05:15 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Man Arrested in Moradabad for Strangling and Stabbing Woman Multiple Times

A man in Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly strangling and stabbing a 20-year-old woman multiple times, including wounds to her private areas, police said Tuesday. The victim and the accused reportedly had an argument over an issue. The woman was found dead on Sunday in a maize field near the...

Published: Jun 03, 2025, 03:54 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Himanta Biswa Sarma Dismisses Pakistan’s Brahmaputra Claim, Calls It Fear-Mongering and Baseless

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently reacted firmly to Pakistan’s latest claims about the Brahmaputra River, calling them and try to spread irrelevant fear. The sensational question “What if China stops Brahmaputra’s water to India?” was marked by Sarma as a baseless scare tactic. ...

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

India Clarifies Ceasefire with Pakistan, Highlights Peace Efforts During Global Outreach on Operation Sindoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, during an all-party delegation visit to Brazil, addressed claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan. Tharoor firmly stated that India didn’t need to be persuaded to stop the conflict; it had already made it clarify from the start...