Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Karnataka to commit to nine pledges focused on sustainability, health, and local empowerment to drive development in the state and across India.
Seven pilgrims were killed and others injured after being struck by a speeding truck in Gujarat's Surendranagar district. The incident occurred on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway as the group walked to Bahucharaji as part of a religious procession.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Vrindavan to seek blessings of Premanand Maharaj on Akshaya Tritiya, marking their first public appearance after a recent social media controversy.
Sakal Hindu Samaj activists protested in Mumbai, alleging police stopped Ram Navami processions during namaz and used inappropriate language. Over 50 people were detained as a precaution.
AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has criticised the NIA's handling of the 2006 Malegaon blast case, accusing the agency of betraying the victims by likely not appealing the Bombay High Court's decision to discharge four accused.
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) acting chairman Tarique Rahman visited Dhaka University and offered prayers at the grave of slain student leader Sharif Osman Hadi amid heavy security. He also offered prayers at the grave of Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam.
Manish Malhotra's friends and colleagues came forward to support him and attend a prayer service for his mother Garima Malhotra, who passed away on March 19.
The highly-anticipated Drishyam 3 teaser has dropped, promising a gripping continuation of Georgekutty's relentless battle to safeguard his family, with Mohanlal returning to face new, unseen threats.
A speeding truck ran over a group of pilgrims walking to a temple in Gujarat, killing seven and injuring four.
CSK's Mukesh Choudhary was grit personified as he got a wicket in his very first over in the match against Mumbai Indians and dedicated it to his late mother, who passed away on April 21.
Unlike films that end with the underdog becoming winner and being sworn in at a public ceremony, Vijay's trial by fire is only about to begin, predicts Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
The Bombay High Court granted bail to Sharad Kalaskar, convicted in the 2013 Narendra Dabholkar murder case, suspending his life sentence and questioning his identity as the assailant and the integrity of eyewitnesses.
A court in Maharashtra's Nashik district on Monday fixed May 2 for giving its verdict on the anticipatory bail plea filed by TCS employee Nida Khan, an accused in a case related to alleged sexual harassment and forcible religious conversion at the IT firm's local unit.
Hindus will offer prayers from sunrise to sunset on Basant Panchami while Muslims to offer namaz from 1 pm to 3 pm on Friday.
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.
Chennai Super Kings stalwart Mahendra Singh Dhoni was seen keeping wickets during a practice session ahead of their high-voltage clash against the Mumbai Indians on Wednesday.
Film folk attended the prayer service for Manish Malhotra's mother in Mumbai.
Hema Malini discusses the family's decision to hold separate prayer meetings after Dharmendra's death, emphasizing it was a private matter. She also shares memories of Dharmendra and their life together.
The Supreme Court has deferred the hearing on a PIL alleging large-scale banking fraud involving the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and its firms to May 8.
Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan claims the truth has emerged in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case after the Bombay High Court discharged four accused individuals.
Akshay Kumar, joined by his mother-in-law Dimple Kapadia, sought divine blessings at the Shri Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain, praying for national prosperity and family well-being.
Riteish Deshmukh's Shivaji may not be a flawless portrayal, but still remains engaging throughout, applauds Mayur Sanap.
According to the annual World Airport Awards by Skytrax, Hong Kong International Airport has been named the 2026 winner for the finest airport restrooms.
The Delhi High Court has validated the All India Tennis Association (AITA) elections held in September 2024, but stipulated that the elected body will operate as an interim arrangement under the supervision of a court-appointed Administrator.
Following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, US lawmakers from both parties have condemned political violence and called for national unity. President Trump and other officials were evacuated unharmed.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP government's record on women's safety, alleging increased crimes and discrimination.
A space designated or reserved for communal Eid day prayers, year after year is called an Eidgah or an Idgah and many an Indian city has a landmark, historic Eidgah.
The Bhabanipur assembly segment is Banerjee's political bastion, where she is locked in a prestige battle against Leader of the Opposition Suvendu Adhikari in what is being seen as a symbolic rematch of Nandigram, where he had defeated her in the 2021 assembly polls.
The prayer meet was attended by Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J P Nadda and many more ministers and parliamentarians.
The Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition by an advocate seeking quick disposal of a maintenance case against his wife, calling it 'vexatious' and imposed a significant fine for concealing facts and misusing his wife's funds.
Indians across the country welcomed the New Year 2026 with celebrations, religious observances, and gatherings at tourist spots. The President, Vice President, and Prime Minister extended greetings for peace and prosperity.
Following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, US lawmakers from both parties condemned political violence, with President Trump calling for national unity.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon blast case, overturning a special court order that had framed charges against them. The accused were charged under the Indian Penal Code and the UAPA.
The campaign for the current election cycle ended on Monday as canvassing for the final phase in West Bengal concluded with a bitter war of words between rival parties over cross-border infiltration, corruption, unemployment and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four accused in the 2006 Malegaon blasts case, criticising the NIA for ignoring crucial evidence. The court highlighted contradictions in the NIA's investigation compared to the initial probe by the ATS, leaving the question of responsibility for the blasts unanswered.
A local court in Nashik has deferred a decision on interim protection from arrest for Nida Khan, an accused in the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) sexual harassment and religious coercion case, requesting a police response by April 27. The SIT is investigating multiple cases of molestation and harassment at TCS's Nashik unit.
Later, priests honoured the visitors with the temple's Shesha Vasthram (sacred cloth) and presented them with the deity's portrait and prasadam on behalf of the Devasthanam.
An art exhibition in New Delhi showcased drawings by children killed in a school bombing in Iran, offering a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict.
The Bombay High Court has discharged four men accused in the 2006 Malegaon serial bomb blasts, overturning charges including terror-related offences. The ruling raises questions about who was responsible for the explosions that resulted in 31 fatalities.
'The grounds shown by the investigating officer (IO) for issuance of non-bailable warrant were 'entirely based on presumptions and conjectures, and are not supported by any material on record',' the court said.
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