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Pakistan would have been split in 4 parts if...: Rajnath

In an interaction with naval warriors on board aircraft carrier INS Vikrant off Goa, Singh sent a stern warning to Islamabad saying India will not hesitate to use the methods to deal with terrorism that Pakistan cannot even think of.

30 May 2025 2:29 pm
Norway Chess: Gukesh outsmarts Nakamura, opens account

Gukesh beats Nakamura to earn three points in Norway Chess

29 May 2025 1:48 am
TMC wants Pahalgam kin, bravehearts in delegation

Interacting with reporters in Kolkata, the Trinamool national general secretary reiterated that his party stood with the government in matters of national interest, combating cross-border terrorism, and safeguarding sovereignty.

20 May 2025 12:57 am
Govt mulls nuke energy law revamp for private sector

Government sources said amendments were being considered to the Atomic Energy Act to allow private sector participation and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act to limit the liability on suppliers of equipment to build atomic energy plants.

19 May 2025 5:19 pm
China 'renaming' parts of Arunachal preposterous: India

India on Wednesday outright rejected China's attempts to rename some places in Arunachal Pradesh, saying such 'preposterous' attempts will not alter the 'undeniable' reality that the state 'was, is, and will' always remain an integral part of India.

14 May 2025 10:14 am
'India Missed Opportunity To Take Back Parts Of PoK'

'Had Haji Pir and/or Skardu been taken, the message would have gone out not just to General Asim Munir and his cohort in the Pakistan army but to the Pakistani people that every terrorist incident in India would lead to substantial loss of territory in PoK.'

13 May 2025 3:00 pm
Drones sighted in Jammu, blackout in Punjab districts

Security forces are engaging suspected drones observed along the International Border in Samba district of Jammu region on Monday, an Army said.

12 May 2025 11:15 pm
India thwarts Pak drone attacks again in Jammu, Pathankot

Meanwhile, a precautionary blackout has been enforfced in the multiple areas amid the esclating tensions between India and Pakistan.

9 May 2025 10:32 pm
Debris resembling parts of missile found in Punjab

Debris resembling parts of a missile was found in a field in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, while metal parts of unidentified objects were discovered at two locations in Bathinda, sparking panic among locals. The incidents come after India successfully thwarted Pakistan's attempts to target military installations with drones and missiles across the country.

9 May 2025 4:09 pm
Object resembling parts of Pak drone found in Jaisalmer

A bomb-like object was found in the Kishanghat area of Jaisalmer district in Rajasthan on Friday morning, prompting swift action by local police and the air force. The area has been cordoned off as a precautionary measure, and experts from the army are on their way to defuse the object. The discovery comes after a series of explosions were heard in Jaisalmer on Thursday night, which authorities have attributed to Pakistani drones being intercepted by Indian forces. Residents in Jaisalmer and Bik

9 May 2025 2:16 pm
Mock drills in 300 districts with nuclear plants, refineries

How to conduct the mock exercise with active public participation of people was discussed threadbare at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Top civil and police officers of the country participated in the meeting, official sources said.

6 May 2025 4:21 pm
Vance kids win hearts in Anarkali suit, kurta-pyjama

US Vice President JD Vance's three children, dressed in traditional Indian attire, won hearts in India during their visit. The children, who landed in Delhi on Monday, were photographed in their outfits, which quickly went viral on social media. The children's outfits were a hit with photographers covering the visit, and their photos trended on social media throughout the day.

21 Apr 2025 5:11 pm
Violent protests against Waqf Act rock parts of Bengal

Protests against the Waqf Act turned violent in parts of West Bengal on Friday, with demonstrators setting ablaze vehicles, disrupting traffic and rail movement, and injuring several policemen. The unrest erupted in Suti, Murshidabad district, where protesters defied prohibitory orders, hurled stones at security personnel, and torched police vans and public buses during processions. Police responded with lathi charges and tear gas, while some officers were forced to seek refuge in a nearby mosqu

12 Apr 2025 9:27 am
'May Allah bless them': Indian rescuers win hearts

Indian rescue personnel are being lauded for their compassion and expertise in assisting with the recovery efforts in earthquake-stricken Mandalay, Myanmar. The story of a Muslim family resisting initial attempts to recover a deceased loved one from the rubble, ultimately accepting the help of Indian rescuers who preserved the dignity of the woman's final posture in prayer, highlights the sensitivity and skill of the Indian team. The NDRF has rescued around 30 bodies and is working tirelessly in

3 Apr 2025 2:22 pm
This IFS officer appointed as private secretary to Modi

A 2014-batch IFS officer, Tewari is currently serving as deputy secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

31 Mar 2025 3:48 pm
7-year-old girl found dead with throat slit at Delhi home

Police said the incident came to light on Saturday evening when a patrolling team noticed a crowd gathered outside the house.

31 Mar 2025 12:22 pm
In major policy shift, Kerala okays private varsity bill

The Kerala Assembly passed a bill allowing for the establishment of private universities in the state. This marks a significant policy shift for the CPI(M)-led government, which had previously opposed privatization of education. The bill was passed by voice vote following discussions on Monday and Tuesday. The opposition raised concerns about the potential impact of private universities on public institutions and questioned the practicality of the requirements for starting a private university.

25 Mar 2025 6:09 pm
Woman director of private hospital shot dead in Bihar

The victim was diagnosed with several gunshot injuries, after which she was referred to AIIMS, where she succumbed to her injuries.

23 Mar 2025 2:52 pm
Woman held for smuggling MDMA, hid drugs in private parts

First, 50 grams of MDMA was found in the car. Subsequently, the woman was medically examined and found to have hidden around 40 grams of MDMA in her private parts, police said.

22 Mar 2025 2:34 pm
Delhi HC Chief Justice submits report on cash recovery

The Delhi High Court Chief Justice, D K Upadhyay, has submitted a report to the Chief Justice of India, Sanjiv Khanna, regarding the alleged discovery of cash at Justice Yashwant Varma's official residence. The report follows an in-house inquiry initiated by Justice Upadhyay after a fire at Justice Varma's residence on Holi night. The Supreme Court Collegium will now examine the report and may take further action. The Supreme Court has also stated that a proposal to transfer Justice Varma to the

22 Mar 2025 9:40 am
India's First Private Rocket Launch Soon

The Vikram-I rocket will fly with its maximum carrying capacity and put the satellites in a Low Earth Orbit.

12 Mar 2025 6:16 pm
Ex-C'garh CM Bhupesh Baghel's premises raided by ED

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday raided the premises of former Chhattisgarh chief minister and Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel as part of a money laundering investigation against his son in the alleged liquor scam case, official sources said.

10 Mar 2025 12:43 pm
Jammu: 3 missing found dead; terror angle 'ruled out'

The bodies of a teenager and his two relatives were found near a waterfall in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district three days after they went missing. The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has demanded a high-level investigation into the incident. The police have ruled out any terror angle, but the exact cause of death is unknown and will be determined by a postmortem.

9 Mar 2025 10:31 am
Telangana student found dead in US with bullet wounds

A 26-year-old student from Telangana, G Praveen, was found dead with bullet wounds in the US. The circumstances leading to his death are unclear. Praveen's family was informed by US authorities on Wednesday morning (Indian time). Some friends said that Praveen's body was found with bullets, his cousin Arun told PTI. The family is native of Ranga Reddy district, neighbouring Hyderabad. The US authorities informed family members that the cause of death would be known after an autopsy. Praveen, who

5 Mar 2025 11:45 pm
Punjab Police thwarts farmers' protest in Chandigarh

Punjab Police thwarted farmers' attempt to go to Chandigarh on the Samyukta Kisan Morcha's call for a week-long dharna beginning Wednesday, as multiple checkpoints were set up across the state and security stepped up at all entry points of the Union Territory.

5 Mar 2025 7:41 pm
Family of 3 found dead in Kolkata, suicide suspected

Roy and his wife were found hanging, while the body of the minor was found tied to his father, the officer said.

4 Mar 2025 4:35 pm
Renowned doctor found dead at Kerala farmhouse

Renowned urologist George P Abraham was found dead at his farmhouse in Nedumbassery, police said on Monday. He was 75.

3 Mar 2025 4:15 pm
Haryana Cong worker 'close to Hooda's wife' found dead

The body of a Congress worker was found stuffed inside a suitcase near the Sampla bus stand in Rohtak on Friday. The body of Himani Narwal was found in a big blue suitcase, following which the information regarding this was provided to the Sampla police station.

2 Mar 2025 6:11 pm
Woman, 2 daughters found dead on rly track in Kerala

A woman and her two daughters were found dead on the railway track near Kottayam, Kerala, on Friday morning. The deceased have been identified as Shiny Kuriakose (42), and her daughters, Aleena (11), and Ivana (10). According to police, they were struck by the Kottayam-Nilambur Road Express at 5.20 am. The Ettumanoor police have registered a case, and the bodies have been shifted to the Kottayam Medical College Hospital mortuary. Initial findings suggest family issues may have led to suicide.

28 Feb 2025 4:41 pm
5.5-earthquake in Nepal jolts Bihar districts

Several places in Bihar were jolted by a 5.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Nepal early on Friday, with tremors felt in Muzaffarpur, Samastipur and other bordering districts, officials said.

28 Feb 2025 11:49 am
Private hospitals to boost cancer care, beds count

'Cancer incidence is projected to increase by 12.8 per cent by 2025 compared with 2020, necessitating more dedicated cancer treatment centres and specialised beds.'

27 Feb 2025 12:54 pm
Fire breaks out during 'Chhaava' screening at Delhi mall

A fire broke out at a PVR Cinemas in Select Citywalk Mall in New Delhi on Wednesday evening due to a short circuit during a movie screening. Panic ensued as a corner of the movie screen caught fire during the 4:15 pm screening of the film 'Chhava'. Fire alarms sounded, leading to a swift evacuation of the cinema hall. Fire services responded quickly and contained the blaze within 13 minutes. No injuries were reported, and the fire was attributed to a minor short circuit with no significant damag

26 Feb 2025 9:22 pm
Language row: Maha, K'taka suspend bus services

Bus services between Karnataka and Maharashtra have been suspended following attacks on buses and their crew. The decision was taken given the tension prevailing in the border district of Belagavi over a sensitive issue. The language row began after a group of people allegedly intercepted a KSRTC bus and assaulted its conductor and driver for not speaking to a passenger in Marathi. The passenger, a minor girl, also filed a complaint stating that the conductor misbehaved with her. However, the fa

25 Feb 2025 7:05 pm
USAID aided 7 India projects not related to voter turnout

The Finance Ministry's annual report has revealed that the US Agency for International Development (USAID) funded seven projects worth USD 750 million in India during the 2023-24 fiscal year. The projects, implemented in partnership with the Indian government, cover areas like agriculture and food security, water and sanitation, renewable energy, disaster management, health, sustainable forests, and climate adaptation. This disclosure comes amidst controversy over USAID's alleged role in influen

23 Feb 2025 9:06 pm
Maharashtra suspends state bus services to Karnataka

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Saturday ordered the suspension of the state transport buses to Karnataka after an Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus was attacked.

22 Feb 2025 9:34 pm
IRS officer, kin found dead; sister was facing CBI case

The Kerala Police are investigating the mysterious deaths of an IRS officer, his sister, and their mother in Kochi. The officer, Maneesh Vijay, and his sister, Shalini Vijay, were found hanging inside their house, while their mother, Shakuntala Agarwal, was discovered dead on her bed. Police have not yet established a direct link between the deaths and a CBI case in which Shalini was summoned as an accused. Preliminary findings suggest the siblings died by suicide, but the cause of their mother'

22 Feb 2025 3:28 pm
Mass family suicide? 3 found dead, 3 hurt in car accident

A family tragedy unfolded in Kolkata on Wednesday, leaving two women and a teenage girl dead and three other members injured.

19 Feb 2025 4:28 pm
Family of four found dead in Mysuru apartment

A family of four, including a couple and their teenage son, was found dead in their apartment in Mysuru, Karnataka. Police suspect the husband may have poisoned his family members before hanging himself. The deceased have been identified as Chetan (45), his wife Rupali (43), their son Kushal (15), and Chetan's mother Priyamvada (62).

17 Feb 2025 12:04 pm
SEE: Macron bids farewell to Modi as he departs France

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his visit to France, which included co-chairing an AI summit and bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. He is now headed to the US for a bilateral meeting with President Trump. Modi's visit to France included discussions on trade, defense, energy, and cultural linkages. He also inaugurated India's new consulate in Marseille. During his visit to the US, Modi will also interact with business leaders and members of the Indian community.

12 Feb 2025 10:07 pm
UP court summons Rahul over remarks on Army

Earlier, on behalf of Uday Shankar Srivastava, former director of Border Roads Organisation -- a rank equivalent to that of a colonel in the army -- lawyer Vivek Tiwari had filed a defamation complaint against Gandhi.

12 Feb 2025 9:36 am
Shraddha Walkar's father found dead at home

Vikas Walkar, the father of Shraddha Walkar whose brutal murder in 2022 had caused a nationwide sensation, died on Sunday at his residence in Vasai city of Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said.

9 Feb 2025 9:39 pm
Fire breaks out at Maha Kumbh due to gas leak

Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze within 10 minutes and no casualties were reported.

9 Feb 2025 1:39 pm
Avian flu? 4 lakh chicken die in Andhra district

Nearly four lakh chickens have died in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh and vicinity over the past 45 days, prompting the Animal Husbandry Department to send samples for testing to ascertain the cause. Avian influenza is suspected, but the cause is yet to be confirmed.

5 Feb 2025 1:23 pm
Govt to open nuclear power for private sector

Ushering in reforms, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to open up the nuclear power sector for private players and announced a Rs 20,000 crore Nuclear Energy Mission for research in the field, with an aim to set up five small and modular reactors by 2033.

1 Feb 2025 7:26 pm