The Calcutta High Court dismissed a plea challenging the Election Commission's directive to deploy central government and PSU employees for vote counting in the West Bengal Assembly elections.
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A woman and her two minor daughters were found dead at their residence in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
A Mumbai court has rejected a plea by a couple, former officials of New India Co-operative Bank, accused of a Rs 122-crore fraud, to appear via video conferencing from the UK, deeming their request as showing 'huge abysmal entitlement'. The couple cited a 'hostile environment' and 'threats to their lives' if they returned to India.
Punjab Kings looked unstoppable after seven straight wins, but three defeats on the bounce have flipped the mood.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 10 per cent water cut across Mumbai starting May 15, citing concerns over a below-normal monsoon forecast due to the El Nino weather pattern. The current water stock in the city's seven lakes is expected to last until July 6.
A court in Kannur dismissed the anticipatory bail plea of a doctor accused in connection with a student's death at Kannur Dental College, while granting bail to another faculty member. The student was found dead after allegedly being harassed by faculty members.
Tata Trusts, which holds a significant stake in Tata Sons, is facing a mandate to immediately comply with Section 30A(2) of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, requiring two of the three life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to step down to meet the 25 per cent cap on perpetual trustees.
Two separate incidents of alleged suicide have been reported in Rajasthan, involving a nursing student and a B.Sc student. Police investigations are underway to determine the reasons behind these tragic events.
A four-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and murdered allegedly by a 65-year-old labourer with a criminal background, who has been arrested amid outrage and protest over the incident in Maharashtra's Pune district, the police said on Saturday.
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Iran has submitted its latest proposal aimed at advancing negotiations to end the ongoing West Asia conflict with the US, days after the Islamic Republic submitted a fresh proposal through regional intermediaries to cease its military operations in the Strait of Hormuz, which is likely to get rejected by Washington.
Five Indian relay teams are set to compete in the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, aiming to secure qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced a 30-hour water supply shutdown across parts of Mumbai between May 5 and May 6, 2026, for essential water tunnel connection and maintenance.
Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari has accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of resorting to 'dramabazi' in front of a counting centre. Adhikari claims Banerjee's actions are futile and will not alter the election outcome.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
Indian archery faces poor planning and the absence of a full-time foreign coach as they prepare for the World Cup Stage 2 in Shanghai, raising concerns ahead of the Asian Games.
Indian equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade, driven by buying in blue-chip stocks and a positive trend in Asian markets, with domestic institutional investors providing crucial support.
A Delhi court acquitted 12 men accused of abduction and murder during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced that drug traffickers in Jammu and Kashmir will be treated like terrorists under the law, as part of the 'Nasha Mukt J-K Abhiyan'. He highlighted the severity of drug abuse, calling it a form of silent terrorism, and urged public participation in the anti-drug campaign.
Apple CEO Tim Cook expresses strong optimism about the Indian market, citing its potential for growth and the company's recent successes in the region.
Students at Jamia Millia Islamia University protested an event marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), citing concerns over the 'saffronisation' of the campus and unequal treatment by the university administration.
A new study reveals that individuals who struggle with identifying and describing emotions may experience increased disruption to daily activities due to pain, stemming from heightened psychological distress.
IRCTC is expanding its payments arm, IRCTC Payments, to handle transactions across its ticketing platform and tap government clients, aiming to scale its annual payment processing to approximately 1 trillion.
A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.
Infosys has been recognised as the leading company for career growth in India, according to LinkedIn's '2026 Top Companies' list. The list, dominated by tech firms, consulting giants, and financial institutions, also features Accenture, Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, and SAP in the top five.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has warned against any attempts to tamper with the counting process, following a visit to an EVM strong room in Bhabanipur where she alleged possible malpractice.
The Left Democratic Front's defeat in Kerala marks a historic moment as Left parties are without power in any state for the first time in decades, highlighting their diminishing political influence across India.
Following two blasts targeting the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor in Punjab, the Railways Ministry is intensifying security measures, including increased patrolling, expanded surveillance, and drone deployment, to safeguard railway infrastructure and prevent further disruptions.
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has requested Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's intervention in a case where a tribal man was forced to exhume his sister's skeleton to prove her death to a rural bank in Keonjhar district. Patnaik urged for accountability and empathy in rural banking services.
A road accident in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh resulted in the death of 12 labourers and injuries to 20 others. The incident occurred when a pick-up van carrying the labourers overturned and collided with an SUV. Authorities are investigating the accident, and compensation has been announced for the victims' families and the injured.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed BJP workers after the party's performance in assembly elections, urging an end to political violence in West Bengal and a focus on the state's future.
The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into the death of a woman, allegedly due to dowry harassment in 2023, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing significant discrepancies in the police investigation.
UK-based Gorilla Technology Group is expanding its AI infrastructure collaboration with Yotta Data Services in India, deploying additional GPU cards to support large-scale AI compute infrastructure.
Police in Bengaluru are investigating the death of a 19-year-old nursing student from Kerala, who was found dead in his hostel room. While initial reports suggest suicide, the student's father suspects foul play and has alleged drug use among roommates and humiliation by a teacher.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has approached a special PMLA court in Mumbai seeking a production warrant against Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman and astrologer, in connection with a money laundering case linked to rape and fraud allegations.
The Delhi High Court has granted one-week interim bail to jailed Lok Sabha member Sheikh Abdul Rashid to visit his ailing father, under strict conditions including police escort and restrictions on visitors.
The family consumed a main course of 'chicken pulav' along with five other guests, and once the visitors left, they consumed watermelon and began experiencing vomiting and giddiness, he said.
Tata Trusts, which holds a significant stake in Tata Sons, is facing a mandate to immediately comply with Section 30A(2) of the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950, requiring two of the three life trustees at Sir Ratan Tata Trust to step down to meet the 25 per cent cap on perpetual trustees.
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