Mumbai and its suburbs experienced widespread pre-monsoon showers, offering relief from the recent heat and humidity. Several areas received moderate to heavy rainfall, with no major disruptions reported.
The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the CBI. The family has also filed a plea in the High Court for a second post-mortem, citing flaws in the initial one.
'Our discussions focused on the India-Nepal development partnership and people-to-people ties.'
The family of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma, who died allegedly due to dowry harassment, has requested a thorough second post-mortem examination by AIIMS Delhi, raising concerns about the initial autopsy and seeking clarity on the cause of death.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna offers advice on coping with infidelity and what to be prepared for when filing for divorce.
A Delhi hospital has successfully performed a robot-assisted splenorenal bypass surgery on a 67-year-old woman with a single functioning kidney, marking a first for India.
Sanfida Nongrum's second-half strike sent India into the SAFF Women's Championship final, but coach Crispin Chhetri criticised his side's attitude and admitted Bhutan 'deserved to win' after a scrappy 1-0 semi-final victory.
Three people were arrested in Gurugram for allegedly creating a ruckus and assaulting a security guard at a housing society after playing loud music from their SUV.
There has never been a woman Chief Justice of India, although Justice B V Nagarathna is expected to become the first -- in 2027 if the convention of seniority is followed.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi dismissed an officer from government service due to alleged corruption, specifically irregularities in land-related matters during his tenure as additional tahsildar in Bhubaneswar.
A local court in Bhopal has summoned the police diary related to the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment. The court's decision follows a plea from her family seeking a second post-mortem examination.
The Gujarat Titans team and support staff were evacuated from their bus after a short circuit caused a breakdown following their IPL final loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges a crackdown, reporting hacking incidents and account takedowns across its social media platforms following a campaign against the Union Education Minister.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar dedicated his team's second IPL trophy to the fans who died in a stampede last year after RCB won their maiden IPL title.
The Kerala government is likely to hand over the investigation into the death of ADM Naveen Babu to the CBI, following concerns raised by his family regarding the police investigation. The decision comes after a political controversy in Kerala in 2024 surrounding the case, in which former Kannur District Panchayat President P P Divya is the sole accused.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant tumble in early trade, with the Sensex tanking nearly 700 points, driven by uncertainty surrounding US-Iran negotiations, a fresh spike in crude oil prices, and persistent foreign fund outflows.
Odisha's opposition BJD has requested Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to clarify his family's connection with the Vikas Foundation Trust, which is alleged to have purchased properties in the US. BJP leaders have dismissed the allegations as a smear campaign.
Assam Police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.44 crore in Barpeta district, including heroin and Yaba tablets, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam emerged as the fastest-growing large state with a remarkable 17.3 per cent nominal GDP CAGR over five years.
'Maybe his intent is not malicious, but he still needs to understand that it is not fair to you,' says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of the online dating web site Quack Quack and Rebounce, a matrimony platform.
A 44-year-old man was killed in an elephant attack near Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district of Tamil Nadu. The incident occurred as the man was walking to his village, prompting a police investigation and a safety advisory from the forest department.
India's Unity Cup campaign concluded with a 1-0 defeat against Zimbabwe in the third-place play-off, with Prince Dube's first-half penalty proving decisive.
An 18-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil refugee woman was killed in Chennai after a clash between two groups that started in a nightclub and ended in a fatal car crash. Police have arrested several suspects and are investigating the incident.
A forest guard in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district has been suspended and arrested for allegedly misbehaving with and assaulting three women Van Mitras while on duty.
Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the investigation outside Madhya Pradesh.
BJP MLA Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar rape-murder victim, met West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and criticised TMC leader Mamata Banerjee over her election loss, linking it to her fight for justice in her daughter's case.
A man in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death due to suspicions of an extra-marital affair.
BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has written to Mumbai authorities, urging them to stop the offering of namaz on public roads, claiming it causes traffic disruption and inconvenience. Trinamool Congress leader Majeed Memon agreed that namaz on roads should not be allowed due to inconvenience but attributed it to a lack of mosque space.
Dropped Iran striker Sardar Azmoun has posted a heartfelt message on social media proclaiming his love for his country and wishing the World Cup squad well at the tournament without him.
Police in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a postal assistant after suspicious transactions worth approximately Rs 4.5 crore were allegedly detected in his bank accounts.
India's manufacturing sector activity reached a three-month high in May, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rising to 55.0, driven by robust domestic demand, infrastructure projects, and new business gains despite ongoing inflationary pressures.
An Army jawan has been arrested in Ranchi for allegedly molesting a female student. The incident occurred in the Lalpur police station area, and the accused has been sent to jail.
Former Rajganj block development officer Prashant Barman was arrested in New Town near Kolkata for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and is wanted in connection with a businessman's murder in 2025.
The support will be provided to oil-marketing companies (OMCs) in the form of interest-free advances through the ministry of petroleum and natural gas. The OMCs, in turn, will use the fund to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Indian carriers operating domestic and international flights.
The Kerala High Court has admitted an appeal by CMRL against a single-judge verdict allowing the ED to continue its money laundering investigation into the company's dealings with Veena T, daughter of former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.
LAMF allows investors to access liquidity while staying invested.
If Iran and Oman choose to charge a fee for rendering services to vessels using their territorial waters, so be it. The US is indulging in an irrationally self-destructive act, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Authorised push payment frauds have emerged as a growing challenge globally as scammers increasingly rely on social engineering techniques to persuade users to transfer money voluntarily, making recovery more difficult even when transactions are authenticated.
Former district judge Giribala Singh, an accused in the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, has sought a safe place in Bhopal Central Jail, citing threats from inmates she convicted in the past. The court has accepted her plea.
Eleven students from the Data Center Management course at Young India Skills University (YISU) in Telangana have been hired by Microsoft, marking a significant achievement for the skill-based education initiative.
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