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Woman allegedly raped inside IIM Calcutta boys' hostel

The accused has been arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by the woman at Haridevpur Police Station, they said.

12 Jul 2025 12:46 pm
2 dead, many feared trapped as building collapses in Delhi

'Around 7 am, I was in my house when I heard a loud noise and there was dust all over. When I came down, I saw that our neighbour's home has collapsed'

12 Jul 2025 12:42 pm
Full Text: The AAIB report into AI 171 plane crash

The 15-page report recommends no action to the Boeing 787-8 and/or the General Electric GEnx-1B engine operators and manufacturers.

12 Jul 2025 10:55 am
We Will Defer To AAIB: Boeing

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing on Saturday said it continues to support the ongoing investigation into the Air India Flight AI171 crash, hours after the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released its preliminary report on the incident that occurred in Ahmedabad.

12 Jul 2025 10:53 am
Haldiram director loses Rs 9.38 crore in fake biz deal

A director of Haldiram Foods International Ltd was allegedly duped of 9.38 crore by Mumbai-based individuals promising high investment returns.

12 Jul 2025 10:50 am
Support for Pak alone not an offence under BNS: HC

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that merely expressing support for Pakistan, without any disrespect towards India, does not constitute an offence under section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

12 Jul 2025 10:07 am
Mumbai teacher claims minor student called her 'wife'

A teacher accused of sexually assaulting a minor student claims he expressed his love for her and addressed her as his wife. She alleges the case is fabricated by the boy's mother.

12 Jul 2025 9:33 am
Fuel Cutoff, Pilot Confusion Before AI Crash: AAIB

A preliminary investigation into the Air India Flight 171 crash in Ahmedabad reveals that both fuel switches were cut off before the crash, followed by pilot confusion. The report also indicates that fuel samples were satisfactory and no immediate action is recommended for Boeing 787-8 operators.

12 Jul 2025 8:52 am
Air India Boeing 787 crash: A timeline of events

A timeline of events related to the investigation of the Air India Boeing 787 crash in Ahmedabad, including investigation initiation, black box recovery, and safety measures taken.

12 Jul 2025 8:42 am
What the keenly-awaited AAIB report on AI 171 crash says

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has published its preliminary report on the fatal accident of Air India's Boeing 787-8 plane that was operating flight AI 171 from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick on June 12.

12 Jul 2025 8:42 am
33.5% Districts Dry Despite Surge In Rainfall

The bulk of these districts are in Bihar, where 87 per cent districts are monsoon-deficient till July 9.

12 Jul 2025 8:41 am
Here's what Shukla, Axiom-4 crew are bringing back

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are completing experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) before their scheduled return to Earth.

12 Jul 2025 1:37 am
12 Maratha forts earn UNESCO World Heritage status

The 'Maratha Military Landscapes', representing the Maratha rulers' fortification and military system, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking India's 44th property to receive this recognition.

12 Jul 2025 1:17 am
Odisha couple forced to plough field for 'sinful' marriage

A tribal couple in Odisha's Rayagada district was allegedly forced to plough a field with a yoke placed on their shoulders as a form of public punishment for marrying against community traditions.

12 Jul 2025 12:05 am
'Loot and kill Sikhs': Tytler incited mob, claims witness

An eyewitness in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case related to the Pul Bangash Gurdwara in North Delhi has testified in court, accusing Congress leader Jagdish Tytler of instigating the mob to violence.

11 Jul 2025 11:42 pm
7-yr jai, property seizure: Inside Maha's new security law

The Maharashtra legislature has passed a special bill, the Maharashtra Special Public Security Bill, 2024, to curb activities of Left-wing extremist organizations, introducing strict measures and penalties for individuals and organizations involved in unlawful activities.

11 Jul 2025 11:02 pm
Two quakes in two days rattle Delhi, Haryana

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck near Jhajjar in Haryana, sending tremors across parts of Delhi-NCR for the second consecutive day, raising concerns among residents.

11 Jul 2025 10:34 pm
Forces launch hunt for 50 terrorists in Jammu's hill zones

Security forces in the Jammu region are maintaining a strong vigil and conducting operations to track down 40 to 50 terrorists active in the area. Multi-tier security measures, including anti-drone strategies and intensified night operations, are in place.

11 Jul 2025 9:33 pm
What Triggered Gopal Khemka's Murder?

The police claim businessman Ashok Sao paid Umesh Yadav Rs 400,000 to kill Gopal Khemka last Friday.

11 Jul 2025 8:53 pm
Savarkar defamation case: Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi pleaded not guilty in a Pune court in a defamation case pertaining to his comments on Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar. The case was filed by Satyaki Savarkar, a grandnephew of V D Savarkar, accusing Gandhi of making false allegations against the Hindutva ideologue during his address in London in March 2023.

11 Jul 2025 8:34 pm
Woman gets husband phone looted to delete pix with lover

A woman allegedly sought help from two men to get her husband's phone snatched in south Delhi's Sultanpur area to delete intimate photos with her lover stored on the device, an official said on Friday.

11 Jul 2025 8:21 pm
Bengal varsity paper terms revolutionaries as 'terrorists'

A controversy erupted in West Bengal after a history question paper at the state-run Vidyasagar University described Indian revolutionaries as 'terrorists,' triggering strong political reactions and forcing the institute to issue a public apology, calling it a 'printing mistake.'

11 Jul 2025 8:17 pm
Rajasthan drops books 'glorifying' Nehru-Gandhi family

School students in Rajasthan will no longer study two-part supplementary textbooks with state Education Minister Madan Dilawar arguing that these reading materials are not required because they glorify the Nehru-Gandhi family and carry no marks for students.

11 Jul 2025 7:41 pm
Owners face ruin after kanwariyas vandalise UP dhaba

A roadside eatery in Muzaffarnagar, India, was vandalized by a group of Kanwariyas after they allegedly found onions in their food. The owners are now facing financial ruin.

11 Jul 2025 7:10 pm
Shinde MLA in trouble as viral bag video adds to IT heat

Maharashtra minister Sanjay Shirsat denies allegations that a bag seen in a viral video contained money, claiming it only held clothes. The video surfaced amid scrutiny over a significant increase in his declared assets.

11 Jul 2025 6:40 pm
Bengali-speaking migrant workers 'held' in Odisha: TMC

The Trinamool Congress on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of spreading lies and criminalising poverty over the detention of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in Odisha, while the saffron party charged the Mamata Banerjee dispensation with providing shelters to illegal immigrants.

11 Jul 2025 6:27 pm
Will work for Hindutva: Raja Singh after BJP exit

MLA T Raja Singh reaffirms his commitment to nationalism, Hindutva, and Sanatan Dharma after the BJP officially accepted his resignation. He clarifies his decision was not for personal gain and expresses disappointment over the party's choice of state president.

11 Jul 2025 6:18 pm
Case against Shiv Sena MLA who slapped canteen staff

A non-cognisable offence is being filed against Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad in connection with the assault of a canteen worker at the MLA hostel. The incident sparked outrage after a video surfaced showing Gaikwad assaulting the worker over allegedly stale food.

11 Jul 2025 4:31 pm
Is Telangana Headed For Bankruptcy?

Experts say the state's economy is grappling with hidden debt, rising welfare costs, and lack of transparency.

11 Jul 2025 4:25 pm
Medal Glory: The Awards PM Modi Collected

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received 27 international awards in 11 years, 4 of them coming from his recent trip to Brazil, Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, and Namibia. Here's listing a few of them...

11 Jul 2025 3:47 pm
CBI brings back 'meow meow' kingpin from UAE

An alleged synthetic narcotics producer, Kubbawala Mustafa, wanted on an Interpol Red Notice, was deported to India from the UAE in an operation coordinated by the CBI and Mumbai police.

11 Jul 2025 3:46 pm
Show me one photo of any...: NSA Doval's dare on Op Sindoor

Doval said India hit nine terror targets crisscrossing Pakistan with precision and missed none of them

11 Jul 2025 2:08 pm
The Courage Of A Soldier's Wife

'Please don't worry about casualties. It is a professional hazard beyond our control,' wrote Kargil Hero Major Padmapani Acharya in his last letter from the battlefield.

11 Jul 2025 2:07 pm
How Jana Sangh Was Born 75 Years Ago

'As we read and assess what is going on around us in the India of 2025, it is instructive to do this through the lens of 75 years ago and the events that led to the formation of the BJP as we know it,' recalls Aakar Patel.

11 Jul 2025 2:04 pm
Modi, RSS cartoons: SC to hear cartoonist's bail plea

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the anticipatory bail plea of a cartoonist accused of uploading objectionable cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS workers on social media. The Madhya Pradesh High Court had previously refused to grant him relief, observing it was a gross misuse of freedom of speech.

11 Jul 2025 1:39 pm
MoS says 1,000 non-Hindus working at TTD, seeks probe

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Friday alleged that nearly 1,000 non-Hindus are working in the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) without having faith in Lord Venkateshwara or adhering to Sanatana Dharma.

11 Jul 2025 1:28 pm
Kapil Sharma's cafe breaks silence on shooting in Canada

The cafe said in an Instagram post that they were processing the shock but stand firm against violence.

11 Jul 2025 1:22 pm
Gujarat bridge collapse: 2 still missing, rescue op on

Search and rescue operations continue for two missing persons after a bridge collapse in Gujarat's Vadodara district. The incident resulted in multiple vehicles plunging into the Mahisagar river.

11 Jul 2025 12:51 pm
BEST bus rams into truck in Mumbai; 8 injured

A BEST bus accident in Mumbai's Goregaon area resulted in injuries to eight people, including six passengers, after the bus collided with a stationary truck.

11 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
PIX: Shuks parties on space station ahead of homecoming

Shukla and three other crew members of the Axiom-4 mission are set to return to Earth from the International Space Station on July 14.

11 Jul 2025 11:20 am
He should 1st decide which party...: Cong on Tharoor's post

The survey, reportedly conducted by a private agency, found that 28.3 per cent of respondents believe Tharoor is best suited to lead the state.

11 Jul 2025 10:53 am
'Magnesia, Galveaisa': Punjab CM's dig at PM's foreign trips

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits, drawing disapproval from the Ministry of External Affairs.

11 Jul 2025 10:15 am
'Every Indian Is A Potential Illegal Immigrant'

'The long term strategy is that this government wants to create a second class citizen list.'

11 Jul 2025 10:01 am
Ganeshotsav now Maha state festival, govt to 'bear expenses'

The Maharashtra government has officially declared the Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav as the 'State Festival of Maharashtra', emphasizing its commitment to preserving and promoting the festival's cultural legacy. The government has also addressed issues related to POP idols and pledged financial support for celebrations.

11 Jul 2025 9:19 am
7 Blasts, 11 Minutes: When Mumbai's Heart Was Bombed

Nineteen years later, remembering how terror struck Mumbai's lifeline on July 11, 2006.

11 Jul 2025 9:09 am
'Nobody Listened. The Bridge Collapsed'

'Who will answer for these lives crushed under their neglect?'

11 Jul 2025 8:21 am
Firing at Kapil Sharma's restaurant in Canada; none hurt

Kapil Sharma's newly opened restaurant in Surrey, Canada, was targeted in a shooting incident. No injuries were reported, and police are investigating the motive.

11 Jul 2025 1:55 am
ED busts 'donkey route' racket, recovers 30 passports

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has recovered 30 original passports and obtained information on agents and agencies running the 'donkey-route' business of illegally sending Indians abroad.

11 Jul 2025 1:41 am
IAF names pilots killed in Rajasthan Jaguar crash

The Indian Air Force has identified the two pilots who died in a Jaguar fighter jet crash near Churu, Rajasthan as Sqn Ldr Lokender and Flt Lt Rishi Raj Singh. A court of inquiry has been formed to investigate the cause of the accident.

11 Jul 2025 1:35 am
A daring rescue op and a girl's escape in Himachal flood

A father and daughter in Himachal Pradesh displayed extraordinary bravery during recent flash floods, saving multiple lives. The floods caused widespread damage and loss of life in the Mandi district.

11 Jul 2025 1:31 am