The Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC) president K Selvaperunthagai announced that the Congress will be part of the new government in Tamil Nadu led by Vijay's TVK, with discussions underway for ministerial posts and a Rajya Sabha seat.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed to safety after gunshots were heard during the White House correspondents' dinner in Washington.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has criticised the AAP government in Punjab, alleging a rise in organised crime and a deteriorating law and order situation.
DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin reiterated his call for the abolition of Sanatana Dharma, claiming it divides people, during his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly. He also addressed concerns regarding the positioning of the Tamil invocation song in government events.
The entire Cabinet of the new Kerala government is expected to be sworn in on Monday, with the list of ministers likely to be finalised soon, according to UDF convenor Adoor Prakash. Leaders of UDF allies held a meeting to discuss the preparations for the swearing-in ceremony.
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will soon allow subscribers to withdraw their EPF and transfer it directly to their bank accounts through the UPI payment gateway. Testing of the facility has been completed, according to Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
A meeting to review India's Commonwealth Games preparations included discussions on advancing the country's bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, with Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi participating online.
The family of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her marital home in Bhopal, has issued a public appeal for a transparent investigation into her death and an end to what they call a 'posthumous character trial'. They allege attempts to divert attention from the investigation by targeting her reputation.
A 40-year-old man allegedly killed his father following an altercation while both were drinking in Jharkhand's Pakur district, police said on Wednesday.
The Trump administration maintains the US is 'not at war' with Iran, despite military engagement reaching a critical legal threshold under the War Powers Resolution, potentially leading to a confrontation with Congress.
Ahmedabad police have solved a 34-year-old murder case after exhuming skeletal remains from a house in Vatva. The victim's husband and his brother are suspected of murdering her in 1992 due to an extramarital affair. Family members' dreams and occult rituals led to the discovery.
Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.
The CBI has arrested Kamlesh Parekh, a fugitive wanted in a 10-year-old Rs 2,672 crore bank fraud case, after his extradition from the UAE.
The Enforcement Directorate attached Reliance Group chairman Anil Ambani's Mumbai house, 'Abode', worth Rs 3,716 crore under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Wednesday.
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, with his throat slit during a wedding celebration, police said on Wednesday.
Delhi Police arrested a 34-year-old habitual burglar, Jahagir alias Bhaku alias Shahid, recovering stolen cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 30 lakh. The accused, known for targeting locked houses and evading detection, was apprehended following an investigation into multiple house burglaries.
Devotees entered the Bhojshala complex in Dhar district on Saturday to offer prayers after the Indore Bench of the Madhya Pradesh high court declared the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple and granted the Hindu side the right to worship at the site.
A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, suspecting infidelity.
Arvind Kejriwal met the family of a 17-year-old who allegedly died by suicide and criticised the BJP over the NEET cancellation, urging students to protest against paper leaks.
Newly appointed Kerala CM V D Satheesan seeks guidance from senior Congress leaders A K Antony and V M Sudheeran, receiving advice on navigating the challenges of leadership and addressing the state's financial and developmental issues.
Donald Trump has dismissed the ceasefire with Iran as being on 'massive life support', signalling continued tensions between the US and Iran amid ongoing negotiations.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, allegedly shot and killed his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused has been arrested and the weapon seized.
The Centre has granted a six-month extension to the Commission of Inquiry investigating the 2023 Manipur violence, pushing the deadline for its report to November 20. This marks the fifth extension for the panel, which was formed in June 2023 to probe the ethnic clashes that resulted in over 260 deaths.
The CBI is investigating the alleged involvement of a public servant associated with the National Testing Agency (NTA) in the NEET-UG paper leak case. Several arrests have been made, including lecturers and individuals accused of distributing leaked questions for monetary gain.
An assistant professor at the University of Lucknow has been arrested after allegedly making inappropriate phone calls to a female student and claiming to have leaked examination papers.
Mamata Banerjee appeared before the Calcutta High Court alleging police inaction during post-poll violence in West Bengal and sought judicial intervention to protect citizens.
Four men have been arrested in Chikkaballapura, Karnataka, for allegedly robbing a man of Rs 7.5 lakh after throwing chilli powder in his eyes and threatening him with a machete.
Naseeruddin Shah, alongside director Imtiaz Ali and the cast, offered insights into the upcoming film Main Vaapas Aaunga at its trailer launch, praising the script and sharing their unique experiences.
A woman and her daughter were found dead at their home in Nagpur, India, in a suspected suicide. The daughter had recently lost her newborn baby.
Gurugram has overtaken Mumbai to become India's biggest luxury housing market in 2025, recording 24,120 crore in sales of homes priced above 10 crore.
The TMC has dispatched fact-finding teams to investigate alleged post-poll violence against its workers in West Bengal, accusing BJP-backed individuals of carrying out attacks and intimidation.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
Police in Kerala have discovered body parts buried in the compound of a house while investigating the disappearance of a woman and her son.
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar informed TVK chief Vijay that his party lacks the necessary support to form the government. TVK is intensifying efforts to gain support from Left parties, VCK, and IUML. The Governor's decision has sparked protests and political debate in the state.
Udhampur Police have attached an immovable property worth Rs 40 lakh belonging to an alleged drug peddler, Rafiq Ahmed, in the Sainik Colony area of Jammu district.
The US has temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure is not expected to significantly benefit Russia financially.
A 34-year-old woman died after falling from the eighth floor of a residential building in the Talegaon MIDC area of Pune. Police suspect suicide and are investigating a viral video of the incident.
Police have registered an FIR against 11 individuals following an alleged attempt to attack Karnataka Assembly Speaker U T Khader during a protest in the Dakshina Kannada district.
Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Dayalpur, resulting in a woman being injured. The accused, Rishi alias Manu Thakur, was apprehended after evading authorities for nearly a month.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused surrendered to police after the incident.
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