The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The notification has been issued by the Home Department, granting consent to extend the powers and jurisdiction of the Delhi Special Police Establishment for investigating the case.
AIIMS Delhi is prepared to conduct a second autopsy on actor-model Twisha Sharma following a Madhya Pradesh High Court order in the alleged dowry death case.
A court in Mumbai sentenced a customs clearing agent to two years' imprisonment in four cases of import duty evasion, while acquitting three others due to flawed investigation by the CBI.
The West Bengal government has granted the CBI sanction to proceed against officials accused in corruption cases linked to recruitments in schools and civic bodies.
Nagaland has launched the 'Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan -- Sabse Dur, Sabse Pehle' campaign to ensure government welfare schemes and essential services reach remote areas and underserved communities.
The Bihar Education Department has directed all private and government-aided schools to adhere to NCERT guidelines, ensuring school bag weight does not exceed 10 per cent of a child's body weight. Schools must install weighing scales and monitor bag weights regularly, with violations leading to action.
The Internal Complaints Committee at JIPMER, Puducherry, has found a head of department guilty of misusing his position of authority against a female junior doctor, according to its inquiry report.
The West Bengal government has mandated the singing of 'Vande Mataram' at assembly prayers in all madrassas with immediate effect. This decision follows a similar directive for all schools in the state and aims to bring uniformity in assembly practices across institutions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India from May 23-26 to enhance cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, attending meetings with senior Indian officials and participating in a Quad group meeting in New Delhi.
The Congress-led UDF government in Kerala has ordered an urgent inquiry into the parole granted to the accused in the Periya twin murder case, following political concern and scrutiny.
The CBI has arrested an assistant commissioner of the Food and Supply Department in Delhi for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 for the allotment and distribution of ration cards.
The US has announced federal charges against Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national, for his alleged involvement in the 2017 murder of Sasikala Narra and her six-year-old son Anish Narra in Maple Shade, New Jersey. Hameed fled to India after the murders and now faces charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Authorities rescued six minors, aged 6 to 10, from begging at Mira Road Railway Station in Thane district, Maharashtra, following a complaint. The Women and Child Development Department reaffirmed its commitment to a 'child beggar-free campaign'.
Police in Dahod, Gujarat, seized over Rs 2.56 crore in unaccounted cash from a car during a routine vehicle check. The cash was being transported from a courier firm to Vadodara, and the driver could not provide documentation for the money's source.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team has been forced to cancel World Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium.
Two women staffers of the revenue department have been arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 to update land records in Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district, officials said on Friday.
Nagaland is seeking to implement the Juvenile Justice Act and Adoption Regulations in a way that respects the state's customary laws and traditional systems of care, while remaining legally sound.
Odisha Vigilance arrested a cooperative official, Tarini Prasad Tripathy, for his alleged involvement in a Rs 75 lakh fraud case at K Singhpur Large Area Multi-Purpose Co-operative Society (LAMPCS) in Rayagada district.
The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad has achieved a significant milestone by completing 2,000 kidney transplants, making it one of the leading institutions in India for this procedure. The majority of these transplants were performed free of cost under government schemes.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
A government engineer in Odisha's Bhadrak district is under investigation after the Vigilance Department allegedly discovered multiple assets, including land plots and residential buildings, disproportionate to his known income sources.
Pakistani security forces have killed 35 members of Balochistan-based terrorist groups and arrested at least three senior commanders in intelligence-based operations in recent days, according to the provincial government.
An inquiry has been ordered in Mathura after a teacher at a private school was accused of subjecting two children to corporal punishment.
A New York Times report on Thursday (local time) has claimed that the US Justice Department is contemplating dropping charges against industrialist and Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani.
The Delhi government has advised private companies and organisations to adopt a two-day work-from-home policy, make changes to office timings, and urge employees to avail car pooling and public transport to support the fuel-saving efforts amid global uncertainties.
NIT Rourkela has announced the launch of four new academic programmes for the 2026-27 session, focusing on emerging technologies such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and quantum technologies.
Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi conducted a high-level review meeting to assess the state's security situation, with a focus on maintaining public safety and addressing cybercrime.
The Beed Municipal Council has issued notices regarding an unauthorised construction linked to Prahlad Kulkarni, a key accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case.
The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
West Bengal Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari has directed senior officials to ensure transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to rules in governance. He emphasised the importance of honest opinions and actions for the state's development, urging officials to restart stalled centrally sponsored schemes and implement promises from the BJP's election manifesto.
The owner of Shivam Associates in Belagavi has been arrested following allegations of multi-crore investment fraud and unregulated financial activities. Authorities are investigating the firm's dealings with thousands of investors.
Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana shares insights into the Indian women's cricket team's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup, emphasising the team's good form and hard work ahead of the tournament in England and Wales.
India's peak power demand reached an all-time high of 257.37 GW on Monday, driven by increased use of cooling appliances during an intense heatwave, according to power ministry data. The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast continued heatwave conditions in northwest and central India.
India's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga.
The West Bengal government has sanctioned the prosecution of Sandip Ghosh, former principal of R G Kar Medical College and Hospital, in connection with a case of financial irregularities. The decision follows a Calcutta High Court order and subsequent investigations by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
A 44-year-old worker died of suffocation while cleaning a drain in Thane, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against a contractor and civic officials for alleged negligence.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted an early onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala, expected around May 26. This marks the beginning of the crucial rainy season for India.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to former judge Giribala Singh regarding the cancellation of her anticipatory bail in connection with the death of her daughter-in-law, who allegedly faced dowry harassment.
A delegation of Dalit Congress leaders faces disciplinary action after an unscheduled visit to BSP chief Mayawati's residence in Lucknow, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit and raising questions about party authorisation and alliance dynamics.
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