United States President Donald Trump boards Air Force One for his return home following diplomatic engagements in Beijing.
The Income Tax department has enabled online filing for ITR-1 (Sahaj) and ITR-4 (Sugam) for the Assessment Year 2026-27, allowing small and medium taxpayers to file returns for income earned in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Rising mercury levels in Madhya Pradesh are causing discomfort for residents as night temperatures fail to provide relief, disrupting sleep patterns and daily routines.
Rising mercury levels in Madhya Pradesh are causing sleepless nights for residents as minimum temperatures remain high. Doctors report an increase in sleep-related issues, allergies, and fatigue due to the heat.
A forest department employee was allegedly hacked to death with an axe in the Tanda forest in Haldwani following an argument with his associate, police said.
The Income Tax Department has released all income tax return (ITR) forms for the assessment year 2026-27, enabling individuals, businesses, and other entities to begin filing their returns for the financial year 2025-26.
The Maharashtra excise department seized Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth Rs 11.39 lakh in Palghar district, leading to the arrest of three persons. Three vehicles worth Rs 21 lakh were also seized in the operations.
The US government on Friday issued a new policy memo tightening rules for foreign nationals on temporary visas seeking permanent residency, stating that persons wanting a Green Card must return to their home country to apply, except in "extraordinary circumstances".
A delegation of Dalit Congress leaders faces disciplinary action after an unscheduled visit to BSP chief Mayawati's residence in Lucknow, coinciding with Rahul Gandhi's visit and raising questions about party authorisation and alliance dynamics.
A man from Assam has been arrested with over 620 gm of heroin in Mizoram's Champhai district. The heroin was allegedly smuggled from Myanmar and was being transported to Assam.
The Jharkhand health department has launched an investigation into allegations that a hospital in Chakradharpur failed to provide an ambulance to a parent to transport his dead newborn, forcing him to carry the body in a box.
Two Bangladeshi nationals, including a minor, were detained in Bengaluru for residing illegally in the city following a police verification drive.
An anti-encroachment drive in Mumbai's Bandra area turned violent after authorities demolished an alleged illegal religious structure, leading to stone-pelting by residents and a police lathi-charge.
An elderly man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Bihar's Nawada district. The elephant also damaged several houses, causing panic among local residents. Forest officials are working to drive the tusker back into the forest.
The Punjab government has redistributed portfolios held by arrested minister Sanjeev Arora among other cabinet members, including Aman Arora, Harjot Singh Bains, and Tarunpreet Singh Sond.
Several residents of Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, including students, are stranded in Iran due to ongoing joint strikes by the United States and Israel, prompting calls for government assistance.
An inquiry committee investigating allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, concerning unaccounted cash found at his residence, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report will be presented to both Houses of Parliament during the Monsoon Session.
An illegal factory in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, allegedly involved in producing fake medicines, has been sealed following a joint operation by the Uttarakhand STF and other departments.
A 72-year-old retired nurse in Nagpur was cheated of Rs 90.65 lakh by cyber criminals who kept her under 'digital arrest' for several weeks, police said.
The Judges Inquiry Committee, formed to investigate allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma, has submitted its report to the Lok Sabha Speaker. The report, concerning allegations that led to impeachment proceedings, will be presented before both Houses of Parliament.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team has been forced to cancel World Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium.
A 44-year-old worker died of suffocation while cleaning a drain in Thane, Maharashtra. Police have registered a case against a contractor and civic officials for alleged negligence.
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force arrested an alleged interstate wildlife trafficker in Gorakhpur and rescued 100 protected rose-ringed parrots from his possession.
A court in Odisha's Nabarangpur district sentenced nineteen people to life imprisonment for their involvement in a 2016 clash over land cultivation that resulted in three deaths.
The Internal Complaints Committee at JIPMER, Puducherry, has found a head of department guilty of misusing his position of authority against a female junior doctor, according to its inquiry report.
Mumbai police have arrested sixteen people and are seeking over 150 more in connection with stone pelting incidents that occurred during a demolition drive near Bandra station. The demolition aimed to clear encroached land for railway infrastructure upgrades.
Several parts of India are experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring past 44 degrees Celsius. States are issuing alerts and taking measures to protect people and animals from the extreme conditions.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
A major fire swept through a furniture market in Shastri Park, northeast Delhi, destroying numerous shops and resulting in significant financial losses. Firefighting operations continued overnight, with locals alleging delays in response.
An engineer from the public works department and two contractors were arrested in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, on bribery charges. The Anti-Corruption Bureau recovered Rs 4.04 lakh during the arrest.
Top Kerala police officers met with Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala amid speculation he will be the next Home Minister, discussing security for the swearing-in ceremony.
US President Donald Trump announced the elimination of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, a key ISIS leader, in a joint operation with Nigerian forces.
A 62-year-old Indian-origin man, now a US citizen, faces denaturalisation proceedings for allegedly defrauding investors of USD 2.5 million and concealing this from US authorities.
Jashanpreet Singh, the founder of the 'Punjabi Devils' motorcycle gang, has been sentenced to over five years in prison in the US for unlawful dealing of firearms and possession of a machine gun.
A court in Mumbai sentenced a Bangladeshi national to seven months in jail for illegally entering India and working abroad with forged documents, highlighting concerns about national security.
A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.
A 72-year-old man in Meerut has been arrested for allegedly keeping his deceased daughter's body inside their house for nearly four months.
At least 89 people have died in Uttar Pradesh after severe storms and heavy rain caused widespread damage, uprooting trees and electric poles and damaging homes. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to provide immediate relief to affected families.
Former Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi has been arrested in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The arrest follows that of a retired IAS officer and involves accusations of misuse of power and bribery.
The post-mortem report of Twisha Sharma, who died in Bhopal, indicates 'antemortem hanging by ligature' as the cause of death, along with multiple blunt force injuries. Police investigation and family accusations continue.
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