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Case Under Anti-Child Abuse Act Can't Be Dismissed If Victim Turns Hostile: Court

The Delhi High Court has upheld the jail term of a man for raping his minor stepdaughter, observing that guilt under the POCSO Act cannot be dismissed merely because the victim turned hostile, particularly when scientific evidence was available.

28 Dec 2025 12:35 am
Cloth Left Inside Woman During Delivery At Greater Noida Hospital: Police

An FIR has been lodged against doctors of a private hospital in Greater Noida, besides senior health officials, after a women alleged that a half-metre-long surgical cloth had been left inside her abdomen during a delivery procedure in 2023.

28 Dec 2025 12:33 am
Kerala Capital Thiruvananthapuram 'Omitted' From Rail Upgrade List, Shashi Tharoor Writes To Centre

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor slammed the alleged omission of the Kerala capital from the 48 major cities' infrastructure upgrade initiative announced by the Ministry of Railways as part of the Vision 2030

28 Dec 2025 12:27 am
'All Of India Concerned': Congress Condemns Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh

Mallikarjun Kharge condemned the attacks on Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and said that the whole of India is concerned about it.

28 Dec 2025 12:24 am
More Indians Deported From Saudi Arabia Than US In Five Years

Despite the immigration crackdown in the US, Saudi Arabia has deported more Indians than America, according to data provided by the Foreign Ministry.

28 Dec 2025 12:20 am
IndiGo Cancels 57 Flights Due To 'Bad Weather' At Multiple Airports

Domestic carrier IndiGo on Saturday cancelled 57 flights across its network, citing ad weather at various airports, according to the airline's website.

28 Dec 2025 12:19 am
Army Launches Operation To Pin Down Jaish Commander, Aide In J&K: Sources

The Indian Army has been carrying out an operation for the last one week in Jammu and Kashmir to pin down Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists including its local commander Saifullah, his aide Adil and others, sources said.

28 Dec 2025 12:17 am
Student Killed For Objecting To Racial Slurs, Body Brought Back To Tripura

Tripura was engulfed in grief and anger on Saturday as the body of a young tribal student, who died after being brutally attacked in Uttarakhand's Dehradun district, was brought back to the state.

28 Dec 2025 12:14 am
'Regular Customer': Mumbai Police Search For Bollywood Actor's Brother In Drugs Case

The city police have launched a manhunt for an actor after identifying him as a egular consumer in a drug case.

27 Dec 2025 11:44 pm
Netanyahu To Meet Trump In US On Monday, His Fifth Visit In 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will depart for the United States on Sunday and meet with President Donald Trump in Florida a day later, an Israeli official told AFP.

27 Dec 2025 11:33 pm
Why US Tech Giants Are Betting $67.5 Billion On India's AI, Data Centre Boom

US technology giants are investing huge amounts of money into India as the country positions itself at the centre of the global hub for data centres and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

27 Dec 2025 11:26 pm
Restaurant Owner Lynched After Refusing Liquor, Cigarettes In Maharashtra

A restaurant owner was beaten to death by three persons, who were later apprehended, for allegedly refusing to give them liquor and cigarettes in Maharashtra's Latur district, police said on Saturday.

27 Dec 2025 11:18 pm
UP Woman Kills Husband, In-Laws Catch Her Cleaning Bloodstains From Floor

A woman allegedly hacked her husband to death with an axe after a drunken quarrel here in Bithoor area, police said on Saturday.

27 Dec 2025 11:16 pm
173 Cops Injured In Violence In Assam's Karbi Anglong This Week

Altogether 173 security personnel, belonging to both Assam Police and CRPF, were injured in violence earlier this week in which two persons were killed in West Karbi Anglong district, police said on Saturday.

27 Dec 2025 11:13 pm
Protest In London Against Killings Of Hindus In Bangladesh

Members of the Indian and Bangladeshi Hindu communities in London staged a protest outside the Bangladesh High Commission on Saturday against the killing of Hindus in Bangladesh.

27 Dec 2025 11:10 pm
Supreme Court Intervenes In Aravalli Row, To Hear Case On Monday

The Supreme Court will hear on Monday a case on the controversial definition of Aravalli hills and other issues linked to it. It took up the matter on its own (suo moto).

27 Dec 2025 10:35 pm
Navi Mumbai Woman Strangles Six-Year-Old Girl Because She Wanted Son: Cops

Giving a whole new dimension to the language row in Maharashtra, a woman has strangled her six-year-old daughter, allegedly because the child could not speak Marathi properly.

27 Dec 2025 10:24 pm
RSS Workers Can Sell Comb To Bald Man: Digvijaya Singh Amid Row

Hours after he gifted the BJP ammunition through a post which was seen as praising the party and its ideological mentor, the RSS, Congress leader Digvijaya Singh said he is against the Sangh's ideology because it does not follow the Constitution.

27 Dec 2025 10:19 pm
Hands Tied, Face Covered, Jailed Gangster Files Nomination For Pune Civic Polls

With face covered using a black cloth and hands tied, local gang leader Bandu Andekar, in jail for the alleged murder of his grandson, was taken to a government office here, where he filed his nomination for the upcoming civic polls in Pune

27 Dec 2025 10:17 pm
Earthquake Of Magnitude 7 Jolts Taiwan, Second This Week

A 7-magnitude earthquake struck some 32 km (20 miles) off Taiwan's northeastern coastal city of Yilan late on Saturday, the island's weather administration said.

27 Dec 2025 9:23 pm
Broke And On A Visa Deadline: How An Indian Techie Cracked A Microsoft Job

An Indian immigrant shares how referrals, resume tailoring, and persistence helped him overcome visa pressure and job rejections to build a successful career at Microsoft.

27 Dec 2025 8:51 pm
Bangladesh To Face Month-Long Condom Shortage. Here's Why

Condoms will be unavailable in Bangladesh for at least a month next year due to a fund crunch and manpower shortage.

27 Dec 2025 8:50 pm
Platform Vs Partner: Gig Workers' Strike To Disrupt New Year's Eve Surge

As India gears up for New Year's Eve celebrations, a nationwide strike by gig workers is set to disrupt one of the busiest sales days of the year for food delivery, quick commerce and e-commerce platforms.

27 Dec 2025 8:48 pm
Congress Leader, Activist Detained During Protest Against Bail In Unnao Case

Several protesters, including activist Yogita Bhayana and Congress leader Mumtaz Patel, were detained during a sit-in near Parliament against the bail granted to Unnao rape convict and expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Sengar.

27 Dec 2025 8:37 pm
Out For Family Dinner, Man, 40, Dies After Falling Into Manhole In Gujarat

A man out for dinner with his family died after falling into an open manhole in Vadodara, officials said on Saturday.

27 Dec 2025 8:31 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (December 28): Top National, World, Sports Updates

School Assembly News Headlines (December 28): Staying informed about national, international, sports, and education news sharpens your thinking and helps you become an aware and responsible citizen.

27 Dec 2025 8:29 pm
On Camera, Shiv Sena Councillor's Husband Hacked To Death On Busy Road

A group of men allegedly hacked to death the 45-year-old husband of a newly-elected Shiv Sena councillor using various sharp weapons, including a sword, in Khopoli town of Maharashtra's Raigad district on Friday morning, officials said.

27 Dec 2025 8:28 pm
52-Year-Old Woman Earns First Income Through YouTube, Video Goes Viral

A viral Instagram video shows a 52-year-old woman celebrating her first income earned through YouTube, inspiring social media users with a powerful message that age is no barrier to success.

27 Dec 2025 8:24 pm
Amid Freezing Winter, Army Intensifies Ops In J&K Against Terror

Amid freezing temperatures and treacherous terrains, the Indian Army has intensified its counter-terrorism operations across Kishtwar and Doda districts in J&K to pursue and neutralise Pakistani terrorists

27 Dec 2025 8:19 pm
Study In Japan For Free: MEXT Scholarship Covers Fees, Flights, Living Costs

Study In Japan For Free: MEXT scholars get the opportunity to study at some of Japan's leading universities, many of which are consistently ranked among the world's top institutions.

27 Dec 2025 7:40 pm
These Daily Habits Silently Damage Kidneys In Women After 40, Doctor Warns

The rise in kidney disease highlights the importance of managing kidney health. One thing that can help lower the risk of chronic kidney disease is by keeping a check on your daily habits.

27 Dec 2025 7:40 pm
Does Anyone Know What Somaliland Is? Trump After Israel's Big Move

US President Donald Trump said he opposed US recognition of Somaliland in an interview with the New York Post published Friday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would become the first country to recognise it.

27 Dec 2025 7:34 pm
No Law To Punish Woman Protecting 'Raja Beta': High Court In Rape Case

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has commuted a man's death sentence for the rape to rigorous imprisonment for life, and acquitted his mother, observing there is no IPC section to punish her for rying to protect her Raja beta.

27 Dec 2025 7:34 pm
Woman Kills 6-Year-Old Daughter For Not Speaking Marathi: Cops

Giving a whole new dimension to the language row in Maharashtra, a woman has strangled her six-year-old daughter, allegedly because the child could not speak Marathi properly.

27 Dec 2025 7:23 pm
Father's Exposure To Microplastics May Increase Metabolic Dysfunction And Diabetes Risk In Daughters, Finds Study

A fathers exposure to microplastics can trigger metabolic dysfunctions in children, with daughters more at risk of developing diabetes, according to animal studies.

27 Dec 2025 7:10 pm
Man, 19, Shot At After Fight Over Pet Dog, Parking Issues In Delhi: Cops

A 19-year-old man was injured allegedly after a firing incident triggered by a dispute over vehicle parking and issues related to a pet dog in northeast Delhi's Karawal Nagar area, police said on Saturday.

27 Dec 2025 7:08 pm
2 Sons Kill Parents, Then Jump In Front Of Train Due To Financial Stress: Cops

The probe into the deaths of four members of a family in Maharashtra's Nanded district has revealed that two siblings ended their lives by jumping in front of a train after strangling their parents at home

27 Dec 2025 7:06 pm
Things To Keep In Mind While Applying To Canadian Universities

Study In Canada: Official data from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) shows that in 2023 alone, Indian students accounted for 42.9 per cent of all international students in Canada, with 2,33,272 Indians receiving study permits.

27 Dec 2025 7:03 pm
Delivery Workers' Strike: Survey Highlights Low Wages, Other Challenges

Delivery workers are nothing short of a godsend for many in India's cities. They zip through heavy traffic, pollution, and harsh weather to bring hot food and groceries to consumers. But behind the wheel, they fight a silent battle for survival.

27 Dec 2025 6:13 pm
Think You Know Pregnancy Rules? Nutritionist Says Think Again

Content creator Simone Khambatta sat down with nutritionist Suman Agarwal for an honest conversation around pregnancy nutrition.

27 Dec 2025 5:48 pm
Congress Leaders Quit, Tie Up With BJP To Take Control Of Kerala Panchayat

In a major political twist in the Mattathur panchayat in Kerala's Thrissur district, all eight Congress members resigned en masse and joined hands with the BJP to take control of the council.

27 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
The Menopause Symptoms No One Talks About And How To Manage Them

Nutritionist Lovneet Batra has dropped a post on Instagram to address some lesser-talked-about menopause symptoms

27 Dec 2025 4:45 pm
'Not Party's Opinion': Congress Leader On Shashi Tharoor's Praise For PM

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has once again stirred controversy within the party after reportedly saying that rejoicing at the PM's defeat is akin to celebrating India's defeat.

27 Dec 2025 4:41 pm
Frustration, Not Leadership: KTR On Revanth Reddy's Silence On KCR's Questions

KT Rama Rao came down heavily on Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy for what he termed as his epeated use of abusive, uncivilised and irresponsible language and for making derogatory remarks against K Chandrashekhar Rao.

27 Dec 2025 4:36 pm
UGC NET December 2025 Exam Schedule And Admit Card Details

UGC NET December 2025 exam starts December 31, conducted by NTA in CBT mode till January 7. Admit cards will be available on the official website. The test covers teaching aptitude and domain knowledge.

27 Dec 2025 4:35 pm
Tarique Rahman Registers As Bangladeshi Voter After 17 Years In Exile

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday completed the formalities to enlist himself on Bangladesh's voter list and obtain a national identity (NID) card, two days after his return from over 17 years of self-exile in London.

27 Dec 2025 4:28 pm
Blood Test May Help Identify High-Risk Patients With Inherited Heart Disease

A new blood test measuring NT-pro-BNP may help doctors identify HCM patients at highest risk of serious heart complications, improving monitoring and treatment decisions.

27 Dec 2025 4:26 pm
Minoxidil Use By Mothers May Pose Health Risks To Infants, Says New Analysis

Researchers from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, analysed 2,664 cases of minoxidil-suspected infantile hypertrichosis from around the world.

27 Dec 2025 4:25 pm
Pig Organ Transplants May One Day Outperform Human Donors, Says Leading Surgeon

A US clinical trial using gene-edited pig kidneys has begun, with experts saying xenotransplantation could one day offer safer and more effective alternatives to human donor organs.

27 Dec 2025 4:23 pm
Delhi Government Job Exams 2026 Begin On February 16, Check Complete Schedule Here

DSSSB Recruitmemt Exam Schedule 2026: The examinations cover a wide range of positions, including teaching roles, administrative staff, and technical posts.

27 Dec 2025 4:18 pm