A 20-year-old man and his friend died in a car crash in Gujarat after he allegedly drove at 150 km/h while recording videos for social media. Police are investigating the incident and the car's ownership.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have launched an investigation into the alleged theft of jewellery worth over Rs two crore from Kowdiar Palace, the official residence of the Travancore royal family.
A tragic fire in a Delhi residential building near Palam Metro Station claimed the lives of seven family members, including three children, prompting a large-scale rescue operation by the Delhi Fire Service.
Suryakumar Yadav credits his wife, Devisha, for her honest feedback and support, which he says was instrumental in his journey to playing for India and ultimately captaining the team to a T20 World Cup title.
The opposition is likely to submit a notice in both Houses of Parliament to remove Gyanesh Kumar as the chief election commissioner, marking a historic first. This article details the legal procedure for removing a CEC, including the roles of Parliament, the Supreme Court, and the investigation process.
Family members in Mirzapur, India, allege that the body of a deceased man kept in a hospital mortuary was gnawed by rats, prompting an investigation into possible negligence.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended a gang from Bihar accused of drugging and robbing train passengers on the Malabar Express. The suspects were caught with stolen valuables and sedatives.
Twenty-one Tangkhul Naga civilians, detained by Kuki villagers and armed men in Manipur's Ukhrul district, were released following negotiations. Tensions remain high in the region.
FIDE, the world chess governing body, has rejected calls to move the Candidates Tournament from Cyprus despite security concerns arising from regional conflicts. The tournament is scheduled to begin on March 28.
Alliances fight wars effectively only when they share an endgame. If Israel acted without US knowledge, then the military alliance is operating without real coordination at the level of strategic targeting. Neither picture is reassuring in a war that is no longer regional in its consequences. Prem Panicker continues his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.
The UN Security Council, with India's support, has adopted a resolution condemning Iran's attacks on Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan, demanding an immediate cessation of hostilities and denouncing threats to the Strait of Hormuz.
The Union Home Ministry intervened to secure the release of 21 Tangkhul Naga civilians held hostage in Manipur's Ukhrul district, following tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.
'It's a changing world and the opening up doesn't mean that concerns with regards to security have gone away.'
A Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) report has revealed significant issues within Punjab's jail system, including overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical facilities.
A police constable in Hyderabad was suspended following allegations of indiscipline and dereliction of duty. The constable then made counter-allegations of harassment and posted a video claiming he was committing suicide, which police dismissed as a fabrication.
NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar has questioned whether VSR Ventures owner V K Singh is attempting to blame the pilot for the Learjet crash that killed Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and four others in January. Pawar cites media reports about Singh's purported submission to the CID, raising concerns about the investigation's transparency.
A mob attacked police personnel attempting to disperse a highway blockade in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, resulting in injuries to at least 12 officers.
India has amended its guidelines governing the signing of international agreements during official visits by the prime minister, and select pacts have been exempted from prior Cabinet approval.
Mumbai Railway Police's Operation Muskan successfully traced 305 missing children in a month, reuniting 247 with their families.
Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.
Nearly 100 stray dogs were allegedly poisoned to death in Mancherial district, Telangana, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about animal welfare.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha was run out in bizarre fashion by Bangladesh skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI in Dhaka on Friday.
A 30-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, died after being beaten with sticks following a parking dispute. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the accused.
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, recently released from detention, calls for constructive dialogue between the government and the people of Ladakh, viewing his release as a positive step towards building trust.
'People are talking about Vijay Crishna's roles in cinema, the few roles that he did, but his real body of work was on stage.'
Trump also called upon China, France, and Japan, among others, to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz.
IIT-Gandhinagar is reviewing Michel Danino's position as guest professor after the Supreme Court directed institutions to disassociate from him due to a controversy over a chapter on judicial corruption in a withdrawn NCERT textbook.
'He is not accessible even to his family, his wife or his mother or his father. No one.' 'He has created a barrier so that nobody can go and talk to him.' 'This kind of a mentality is a big question mark in politics.'
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly leaking CCTV footage showing a woman kissing a man in a lift, leading to her defamation after the video went viral on social media.
The Federation of Indian Pilots, said the union has written to the DGCA raising concerns over the extension.
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl was killed by a speeding truck in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district while walking with her mother. The driver was apprehended by villagers after attempting to flee.
Two revenue officials in Jaipur were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30,000 for the division of agricultural land.
A young boy was killed and another person critically injured in an LPG cylinder explosion at a garage in Budge Budge, South 24 Parganas district, West Bengal.
A US federal government commission has raised concerns about the state of religious freedom in India, recommending its designation as a 'Country of Particular Concern' and suggesting targeted sanctions.
In a further escalation of the assault on the heavily fortified site, a missile strike also reportedly targeted the "helipad" at the embassy, as documented by Al Jazeera.
Members of right-wing Hindu organisations protested in Delhi's Uttam Nagar over the killing of a 26-year-old man, demanding strict action against those responsible and support for the victim's family.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the central government of providing 'VIP treatment' to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, criticising perceived double standards in dealing with crime.
Curfew has been imposed in Meghalaya's East Garo Hills district as a precautionary measure following violent protests and police firing in the neighbouring West Garo Hills district during district council elections.
The announced election schedule for five assemblies reveals fewer phases, a condensed voting period, longer gaps between polling days, and a delayed counting process compared to previous elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the TMC of opposing the SIR exercise to protect its vote bank of infiltrators, alleging that unchecked illegal immigration under its rule in West Bengal has altered the demography of many areas.
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