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Published: Apr 19, 2025, 06:38 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:34 AM IST

Raj and Uddhav Thackeray Open to Reuniting for Maharashtra's Interest

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray and Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday separately expressed willingness to reconcile and work together in the interest of Maharashtra and the Marathi community, setting aside past differences. In a podcast hosted by filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar, Raj T...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 06:35 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 05:54 AM IST

11 Dead, Including Children, in Delhi Mustafabad Building Collapse; Rescue Operations Ongoing

The death toll from the early Saturday building collapse in Delhi’s Mustafabad area has reached 11, with rescue teams continuing efforts to locate any remaining survivors beneath the debris. Among the deceased is the building’s 60-year-old landlord, Tehsin. Authorities confirmed that eight victims belonged ...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 06:33 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:54 AM IST

Ghaziabad Man Dies by Suicide, Blames Wife and In-Laws for Harassment in Final Note

A 34-year-old man from Ghaziabad’s Modinagar area, Mohit Tyagi, died two days after consuming poison in a suspected suicide attempt. In a note shared on WhatsApp, Mohit accused his wife Priyanka Tyagi and her relatives of mental harassment and extortion. His family alleged that he had been under extreme psycholog...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 02:40 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:27 AM IST

Medanta Technician Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Flight Attendant on Ventilator

Medanta Technician Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Flight Attendant on Ventilator A technician working at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram, identified as Deepak Kumar, was arrested on Friday for allegedly sexually assaulting a flight attendant while she was on a ventilator. The woman, a 46-year-old from West Bengal...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 02:34 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:26 AM IST

Main Accused in Kasganj Gang Rape Case Arrested After Police Encounter

According to a  elderly police functionary, the main  indicted in the gangrape of a woman was arrested in Uttar Pradesh’s Kasganj after an  hassle with police.   The man, Yogesh, also known as Block Pramukh allegedly opened fire on police who fired back and hit the man  severely on ...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 02:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Ricky Rai, Son of Underworld Don Muthappa Rai, Shot Near Bangalore

Ricky Rai, son of the late underworld figure N Muthappa Rai, was reportedly shot at by unidentified attackers near his residence in Karnataka's Bidadi area, located in Ramanagara district. As per a PTI report, Rai is currently receiving medical treatment at Manipal Hospital in Bengaluru. The shooting occurred between ...

Published: Apr 19, 2025, 02:06 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:35 AM IST

Rajnath Singh: Maharana Pratap and Shivaji Are National Heroes, Not Aurangzeb

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said Maharana Pratap and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj are true national heroes, not Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Speaking at the unveiling of a statue of Maharana Pratap in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Singh said glorifying figures like Aurangzeb or Babur insults Indian M...

Published: Apr 18, 2025, 06:29 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 07:01 AM IST

India Rejects Bangladesh's Remarks on Bengal Violence, Cites Minority Persecution in Dhaka

India has firmly dismissed recent comments from Bangladesh regarding the violence in West Bengal linked to the Waqf law, calling them "disingenuous" and a distraction from the mistreatment of minorities within Bangladesh itself. On Thursday, Muhammad Yunus’s press secretary urged India to protect Muslim minoriti...

Published: Apr 18, 2025, 04:51 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:58 AM IST

Triple Murder in a Day Triggers Political Row Over Delhi's Law and Order

Delhi witnessed a grim day on Thursday as three separate murders were reported, prompting the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to question the BJP-led administration over the capital’s deteriorating law and order situation. In the first case, a minor road accident escalated into violence in Central Delhi’s Nabi Karim...

Published: Apr 18, 2025, 04:43 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:55 AM IST

Governor Bose Slams Murshidabad and Malda Violence, NCW and NHRC Launch Probes

West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has  explosively condemned the recent violent clashes in Murshidabad and Malda, calling them a “  cotillion  of death ” and covenanting action against the growing “ culture of violence ” in the state.   The clashes, which erupted on A...

Published: Apr 18, 2025, 02:26 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:03 AM IST

US-Based Terrorist Happy Passia Captured by ICE After 14 Attacks in Punjab

Harpreet Singh, also known as Happy Passia, a US-based terrorist linked to 14 attacks in Punjab over the past six months, has been detained by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Among India's most wanted, he had a reward of ₹5 lakh on his head.  Security agencies say he collaborated with Pakistan...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 05:40 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:07 AM IST

Vice-President Slams Judiciary Over Supreme Court Powers, Delayed Probe

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has strongly criticized the judiciary following a Supreme Court ruling that set a timeline for the President and Governors to act on Bills. Addressing Rajya Sabha interns, he questioned the judiciary’s power to direct the President and called Article 142—a provision granting ...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 05:32 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:12 AM IST

Centre Halts Key Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Amid Supreme Court Review

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it will not enforce certain contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for now. This includes appointing non-Muslims to the Waqf Boards and Council and de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts. A three-judge Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna re...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 05:32 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:13 AM IST

Centre Halts Key Provisions of Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 Amid Supreme Court Review

The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Thursday that it will not enforce certain contentious provisions of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for now. This includes appointing non-Muslims to the Waqf Boards and Council and de-notifying properties declared as waqf by courts. A three-judge Bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna re...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 05:25 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 06:20 AM IST

Congress Slams Modi Government for Undermining MGNREGA, Supports ₹400 Wage Recommendation

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for undermining the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its workers. He supported the recommendation for a fixed ₹400 daily wage and 150 days of work annually per household. Kharge referre...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 05:19 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:14 AM IST

Woman and Lover Arrested for Murdering Husband and Staging Snakebite Death in Meerut

A woman and her lover were arrested in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly murdering her husband and attempting to pass it off as a snakebite death. Amit Kashyap, also known as Mikki, was found dead in his bed on Sunday with multiple snake bites, and a live viper was recovered from the room. However, the autopsy revea...

Published: Apr 17, 2025, 04:41 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 10:02 AM IST

UPI Transactions Above ₹2,000 May Soon Attract 18% GST: What It Means for You

The Indian government is reportedly considering a proposal to impose Goods and Services Tax (GST) on UPI (Unified Payments Interface) transactions exceeding ₹2,000. This potential move has stirred widespread conversation among digital payment users, small business owners, and freelancers. Under the proposed rule, an...

Published: Apr 16, 2025, 05:46 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:50 AM IST

Supreme Court Questions Centre on Waqf Amendment

During a hearing on multiple petitions challenging recent amendments to the Waqf Act, the Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre on whether it would permit Muslims to be part of Hindu religious trusts, in light of the Act’s new provision allowing non-Muslims on Waqf boards. AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi ...

Published: Apr 16, 2025, 05:42 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 09:33 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi Vows Congress Revival in Gujarat, Calls for Internal Reforms and Stronger Local Leadership

During his visit to Gujarat, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi expressed the Congress party’s commitment to revitalising its presence in the state, asserting that only the Congress can challenge and defeat the RSS and BJP. Speaking at a party workers’ convention in Modasa, Gandhi admitted t...

Published: Apr 16, 2025, 03:39 PM IST, Updated: Feb 10, 2026, 05:56 AM IST

₹3,000 Annual Toll Pass Launched for Private Vehicles: Unlimited Travel on Select Routes

In a welcome move for frequent highway travelers, the government has introduced a ₹3,000 Annual Toll Pass for private vehicles, alongside updates to the FASTag system. Launched by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), this initiative is designed to reduce travel costs and simplify toll payments for daily c...

Published: Apr 15, 2025, 04:31 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

How will seat-sharing be decided in the Grand Alliance, and who will be the chief ministerial face?

With the Bihar Assembly elections nearing, the Grand Alliance has intensified its preparations. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav visited Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge at his Delhi residence, where discussions are taking place regarding seat-sharing and election strategy. The Grand Alliance is now fully active in its p...

Published: Apr 15, 2025, 04:19 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

After receiving the ED summons, Robert Vadra went to the office on his own. He said, "I have nothing to hide..."

ED summons Robert Vadra:The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned Robert Vadra, the husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi and a businessman, for questioning in connection with a land deal. This is the second time he has been called for questioning. He is scheduled to appear before the ED today. Earlier, on Apr...

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

Dispute Over a Gift Leads to Girl's Murder, Young Man Stabs Her to Death

In the Cantonment area of South-West Delhi, a young man stabbed a minor girl to death. The police have arrested the accused. According to the police, before the murder, the accused had threatened to kill the girl. After the murder, the accused also stabbed himself, injuring himself in the process. He was hospitalized ...

Published: Apr 15, 2025, 03:59 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Heatwave Alert: Intense Heat Sweeps the Country, IMD Issues Warning for 7 States

Heatwave Alert: The weather is getting hotter in many parts of the country. According to the IMD, temperatures will gradually rise, and a heatwave is expected to affect seven states starting today. The mercury in Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh could increase by up ...

Published: Apr 15, 2025, 03:40 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Stock market sees massive rally: Sensex jumps 1,750 points… Tata Motors and several other stocks see major gains.

Stock Market Today: The RBI's repo rate cut and the U.S. decision to ease tariffs on electronics have boosted both Asian and Indian stock markets. From the U.S. to Japan, all major markets witnessed gains, and the Indian stock market also opened with strong momentum. On Tuesday, within just 10 seconds of the market op...

Published: Apr 14, 2025, 05:54 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Telangana Implement SC Reservation Categorisation, Becomes First State to Act on Supreme Court Verdict

The Telangana government has officially implemented the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2025, with April 14 designated as the effective date. A gazette notification marks the operational rollout of categorizing Scheduled Castes (SC) into three groups, making Telangana the first Indian ...

Published: Apr 14, 2025, 04:31 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Mehul Choksi Arrested in Belgium as India Inches Closer to Extradition

Fugitive diamond trader Mehul Choksi, wanted in India for his role in the ₹13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud, was arrested by Belgian police over the weekend while attempting to flee to Switzerland for medical treatment. This marks a significant step in the seven-year-long pursuit by Indian authorities. ...

Published: Apr 14, 2025, 04:26 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

PM Modi Criticizes Congress Over Waqf Law, Defines Social Justice Reforms

In a sharp critique of the Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the party for opposing the Waqf (Amendment) Act, accusing it of appeasing Muslim fundamentalists. He questioned why the Congress hasn’t elected a Muslim president or reserved 50% of election tickets for Muslim candidates, claiming the party...

Published: Apr 14, 2025, 02:57 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

YouTube Launches AI Music Assistant to Help Creators Generate Custom Background Tracks

YouTube is launching a new AI powered tool that will generate background music for creators. Called the AI Music Assistant Feature, the tool is being rolled out to a few creators based out of the US. Users will be able to produce music for their videos, based on the AI prompt, specifying the kind of music they want, t...

Published: Apr 12, 2025, 05:41 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

National Herald case: In an AJL case connected to Congress, the ED issues a notice to seize assets.

 As part of its investigation into the money laundering case against Congress-controlled Associated Journals Limited (AJL), the Enforcement Directorate said on Saturday, April 12, 2025, that it has sent orders to seize immovable properties valued at ₹661 crores. In a statement, the federal investigative agency ...

Published: Apr 12, 2025, 05:38 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

The West Bengal chief minister reacts to the BJP's charge that Mamata Banerjee incited violence under the Waqf Act.

 Mamata Banerjee, the chief minister of West Bengal, came under heavy fire from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday, which accused her of "supporting, inciting, and encouraging" the recent violent occurrences in the state during demonstrations against the Waqf (Amendment) Act.  The Trinamool Congres...

Published: Apr 11, 2025, 01:29 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Key Financial Indices in India – 11 April 2025

As of 11 April, 2025, here are the key financial indices in India:   S&P BSE Sensex: Opened with a significant gain of 1,076.60 points (1.46%) Nifty 50 Surged by 345 points (1.54%) to open above 22,700   ​As of Friday, Indian financial markets showed signs of r...

Published: Apr 11, 2025, 01:18 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Gold and Silver Prices in India – 11 April 2025

As of 11 April, 2025, here are the gold and silver rates in India:   24 Carat Gold ₹9,082 per gram  Silver Rate ₹93,000/kilogram   According to the Indian Bullion Association, gold prices have increased while silver has remained the same compared to earlier ...

Published: Apr 10, 2025, 04:34 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

After 16 years, 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana is finally brought to punishment in Delhi.

 According to sources, Tahawwur Rana, who is suspected of planning the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, arrived in Delhi on Thursday following his extradition from the US.  Along with a combined team of Indian intelligence and investigative agents, Rana was transported on a special flight.  The national capi...

Published: Apr 09, 2025, 05:55 PM IST, Updated: Nov 11, 2025, 04:49 AM IST

Bangladesh Protests Over Gaza Escalate: International Brands Vandalised Amid Misinformation

Fresh protests in Bangladesh over Israel’s offensive in Gaza have escalated into widespread vandalism and looting of international brand outlets, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino’s, Puma, and Bata. Demonstrators, mistakenly believing these companies have ties to Israel, targeted stores in cities like Dhaka,...