The Indian government and opposition parties are set for a showdown in Parliament over a Constitution amendment bill concerning the implementation of the women's quota law and the delimitation exercise. The Opposition is concerned about the potential impact of delimitation on the political representation of southern states.
Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad has called for a thorough investigation into the Ashok Kharat case, focusing on the leak of victim videos and call detail records. She raised concerns about women's safety and potential political involvement.
A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.
Uttarakhand STF arrests Rinku Sharma, an interstate shooter, for the 2020 murder of Councillor Prakash Singh Dhami, revealing political rivalry and a turf war as motives.
A Delhi court sentenced Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti and a former bank employee to three years' imprisonment each in a cheating case involving the forging of bank records to obtain illegal interest payments between 1998 and 2011.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has denied allegations made by the Congress party that his wife possesses multiple passports and concealed property information, vowing to take legal action against the Congress leader who made the claims.
An article about Praful Hinge's successful IPL debut, his family's reaction, and the role of the MRF Pace Foundation in his development.
A history-sheeter in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, survived a shooting attack, sustaining multiple gunshot wounds but managing to drive himself to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting old enmity as the motive.
Rafael Jodar joined an elite group of Spaniards who captured ATP titles as teenagers in the professional era.
A businessman was shot dead by three unidentified assailants in Palamu district, Jharkhand. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing CCTV footage.
Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in north Delhi's Sadar Bazar over previous enmity.
The finance ministry has clarified that its letter to state chief secretaries, urging them to align their bonus policy to promote pulses, oilseeds, and millets, was an advisory and not a directive. This clarification comes in response to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin's criticism, who called the advisory a 'treacherous act against farmers'.
Delhi Police have arrested a proclaimed offender in connection with a 1991 murder case where a landlady was killed and her son injured during a robbery attempt.
A Delhi court has denied bail to a 26-year-old man accused of repeated sexual assault, harassment, and threats against his former partner, citing the severity of the allegations, corroborating evidence, and the risk of evidence tampering.
A Danish national was detained near the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan after allegedly entering a restricted area without permission, prompting an investigation into his motives and visa status.
A UK-based doctor, Sangram Patil, is challenging an FIR filed against him in India for alleged objectionable remarks against BJP leaders, claiming it's an attempt to criminalise political speech and dissent.
Hans Niemann reignites his feud with Magnus Carlsen in a Netflix documentary, vowing to become world No.1 as the chess cheating controversy resurfaces.
'Many of the children I work with had never attended school before and had never been given the right environment or opportunity to learn.'
'When education became accessible -- through flexible learning spaces, creative methods and community-based classrooms -- these same children began to thrive.'
'Over time, many who had never stepped into a formal classroom not only entered the education system but continued their studies further, with some going on to university.'
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after its Guwahati Central candidate, Kunki Chowdhury, was summoned by police in connection with an election-related case. The AJP alleges the ruling BJP is using intimidation tactics due to Chowdhury's strong performance.
The Telangana High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed against him by Assam police over allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
A 27-year-old factory worker was fatally stabbed in a public toilet in Delhi following a road rage incident. Police have arrested one suspect and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the crime.
A star-studded field, including national record holders, will compete at the Indian Athletics Series 3 in New Delhi, motivated by the new Mondo track at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records. The disqualification has sparked a political row, with the Congress party alleging a violation of democratic process.
Delhi Police have launched a murder investigation after intercepting a family attempting to bury a woman in Hari Nagar. A post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death, leading to suspicions of foul play and a potential honour killing.
Gujarat AAP chief Isudan Gadhvi and 30 others have been booked for alleged rioting at Khambhalia police station after protesting the arrest of an AAP worker.
A 25-year-old man was stabbed to death at his girlfriend's house in Faridabad, India. Police have arrested five people in connection with the killing, while the main accused remains at large. The incident stemmed from a previous dispute between the victim and the main accused.
The popularity of US President Donald Trump is waning with approval ratings at its lowest, according to former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev, who notes that with two-thirds of Americans not approving of a continuation of the war on Iran, Trump faces the risk of being impeached.
The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan allegedly committed suicide inside a camp in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting a police investigation.
A 40-year-old man was killed during a Ram Navami procession in Hazaribag district, Jharkhand, following an altercation. Police suspect old enmity as the motive and are searching for two suspects.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. The motive appears to be to marry a minor relative and sire a male child. Nine others have also been arrested in connection with the case, including family members and medical professionals involved in illegal sex determination and forced abortions.
Madhya Pradesh Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly after being convicted in a bank fraud case involving the tampering of bank records to secure illegal interest payments.
Ayush Shetty of India won a silver medal at the Badminton Asia Championships after losing to China's Shi Yu Qi in the final. Despite the loss, it was a successful tournament for the young player, who defeated several top-ranked opponents.
The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after its candidate, Kunki Chowdhury, was summoned by police in connection with an election-related case, alleging political harassment and misuse of power by the ruling BJP.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly murdered by her fianc in Bengaluru. Police are searching for the suspect, who is currently absconding. The motive for the crime is under investigation.
An Indian Navy staff member has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for allegedly murdering a woman, dismembering her body, and attempting to dispose of the evidence.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man in connection with the murder of a 24-year-old man in Bawana, outer north Delhi. The murder was allegedly motivated by a property dispute.
A man was arrested in Gorakhpur for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer to marry a woman and defrauding her family of Rs 15 lakh.
Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.
Protests by factory workers in Noida, India, demanding wage increases turned violent, resulting in arson, vandalism, and stone-pelting in Phase-2 and Sector 60 areas. Police have been deployed to control the situation and maintain order.
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