'Jews are very much safe in Iran. They are our brothers. There is a difference between a Jew and a Zionist.' A conversation around a tea table in Mumbai serves as an eye-opener for Syed Firdaus Ashraf.
Nikita's weightlifting gold ends Chhattisgarh's wait, while Odisha's swimmers dominate at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026.
Authorities in Balrampur, Uttar Pradesh, have launched an inquiry after a man and his elderly mother were allegedly assaulted at a petrol pump. A video of the incident went viral, prompting swift action from local officials.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering proposals to encourage businesses to bring call centre jobs back to the US and require call-takers to be proficient in American Standard English.
Bhushan Kumar and Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri have announced their new film 'Operation Sindoor,' inspired by India's military strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack. The film is based on Lt Gen K.J.S. 'Tiny' Dhillon's book and aims to reveal the untold story of India's deep strikes inside Pakistan.
Police have registered a case against a self-styled godman from Maharashtra's Palghar district for allegedly raping a 35-year-old Pune-based woman after claiming to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva, officials said on Friday.
Two co-founders of the cryptocurrency exchange platform CoinDCX have been arrested by Thane police in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs 71.6 lakh. The arrests follow an FIR filed against the founders for cheating, criminal breach of trust, and fraud.
A private hospital in Noida was sealed after its owner and staff were arrested for allegedly selling a five-day-old girl. Police are investigating the human trafficking case.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has enabled UPI, debit, and credit card payments for Customs duty on the ICEGATE portal, enhancing ease of doing business for importers and exporters.
'Travellers are considering safer and more stable destinations.'
The wife of a yoga teacher in Gurugram has been arrested for allegedly accepting extortion money from a woman who was blackmailed by the couple using an objectionable video filmed during yoga sessions.
Eternal, the parent company of Zomato and Blinkit, on Wednesday reported a 72.8 per cent jump in its net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (Q3FY26), on the back of a robust momentum in its quick commerce business. The firm's net profit rose to Rs 102 crore in Q3FY26 against Rs 59 crore it reported during the same period a year ago.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.
Karnataka's swimming team dominated the opening day of the Khelo India Tribal Games, securing five gold medals, with Dhoneesh N and Mehanjali leading the charge.
The Delhi government's 2026-27 budget prioritises social welfare, introducing the 'Vayo Anand' scheme for senior citizens' recreational activities and constructing an integrated complex for children in juvenile reform homes.
The Karnataka Legislative Assembly debated whether students should be encouraged to clean school premises to improve their hygiene habits, raising questions about child rights and skill development.
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Karnataka's Manikanta L completed a hat-trick of gold medals in swimming, while Odisha's Anjali Munda secured her second gold at the Khelo India Tribal Games. Assam and Mizoram also secured gold medals in weightlifting.
Karnataka continues to lead the medal tally at the Khelo India Tribal Games, driven by swimming success, while Chhattisgarh achieves its best performance.
Explore the enduring appeal of Akshaye Khanna, the actor who, despite a quiet persona and unconventional career choices, continues to captivate audiences and critics alike, recently gaining viral recognition for his role in Dhurandhar.
Andhra Pradesh MLA C Balaraju lost 12 lakh after clicking on a malicious APK file, leading to a police investigation into a potential organised cyber fraud gang.
Delhi Police have arrested six individuals linked to interstate cybercrime syndicates involved in digital arrest, fake IPO, and trading scams, recovering millions of rupees.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Rajasthan for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of over 21 lakh through a high-return online investment scam. The accused lured the victim with promises of lucrative returns and prepaid tasks.
Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.
Direct-to-consumer meat and seafood platform Licious is betting big on "micro markets" within cities as the next lever of growth.
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Mizoram reports a rise in tuberculosis-related deaths and new cases, highlighting the challenges and ongoing efforts to combat the disease in the region.
A Booth Level Officer (BLO) in Kasaragod, Kerala, was found dead in a river, prompting his family to allege suicide due to excessive work pressure related to election duties. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
Inspections conducted across 49 entities including pharmacies, wholesalers, and clinics to detect violations and misleading marketing practices.
Tathastu Realty is investing 500 crore to develop an affordable housing project in Rewari, Haryana, featuring 3,354 flats priced around 30 lakh each.
Ajay Kela, CEO of Wadhwani Foundation, highlights India's significant opportunity to lead in the diffusion of technology, creating national-scale use cases that reach millions of end-users. He also discusses the role of deep-tech startups and SMEs in job creation and the importance of upskilling initiatives.
A social media influencer in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Valmiki community in a video posted online, leading to protests and road blockades.
India has launched its first repository of data on major psychiatric disorders, CALM-Brain, in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to systematically document details of patients with mental illness to improve diagnosis and treatment.
HDFC Bank is engaging external legal firms, both domestic and international, to investigate the circumstances surrounding former part-time chairman Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.
An Air India flight bound for Vancouver returned to Delhi after being airborne for seven hours due to an aircraft approval error. The Boeing 777-200 LR was not approved for the route, leading to the flight's return and subsequent rescheduling.
Tedros said that the war in the Middle East has reached a perilous stage with strikes reportedly hitting the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran, and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.
'India's ties with Israel have to do with defence and general technology.' 'The war changes nothing in what India and Israel hope to get from the relationship.' 'It's not as though India will get significantly more benefits from Iran if India abandons Israel at this time.'
A 26-year-old woman in Delhi chased down two mobile snatchers and recovered her phone with the help of locals after it was stolen near Kalkaji temple.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Wing (CIK) has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket, arresting seven individuals in Srinagar. The operation targeted victims in the USA, UK, and Canada, using advanced techniques to steal funds through deceptive online schemes.
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