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The helicopter crashed at 9:13 a.m. while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, which said in a statement that an investigation was underway

The special court in Bahraich convicted the accused of murder, criminal conspiracy and causing the disappearance of evidence in the 2020 killing of Hasreen, whose headless body was found near a canal in the district

After meeting CM Omar Abdullah, Gor said, It's a pleasure to be here. US will reconsider its advisories on travel to Jammu and Kashmir. This is an important part of India. The US envoy said he was visiting the region for the first time and described it as an incredibly beautiful place

According to police, the bus was carrying around 50 passengers and was travelling from Malegaon towards Pachora when it collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction

Union Health Minister JP Nadda was discharged from AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday, two days after undergoing angioplasty. Nadda said he was healthy and doing well and thanked doctors, staff and well-wishers for their support

Sharing details in a press release, the Ministry of Defence said the two ministers will exchange views on deeper maritime security cooperation and closer collaboration in defence equipment and technology under the 'Make in India' framework, following Japan's revision of the Three Principles on Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology

India secured a 5-3 victory over Pakistan to advance to the second round of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026, eliminating their rivals following a high-scoring thriller

The Election Commission has revised Maharashtras Special Intensive Revision schedule, with the draft electoral roll now due on August 31 and the final voter list on November 4. Voters will have a month to file claims and objections, while 7.71 crore electors have submitted forms

Students in Jharkhand have suspended their 26-day agitation over alleged recruitment exam irregularities after the state cancelled 22 examinations and ordered probes into 23 others, while protesters gave the government a two-month deadline to address their concerns

The Union Cabinet approved five infrastructure projects worth Rs 13,041 crore, including four multi-tracking railway projects on the HowrahChennai corridor and a four-lane highway in Bihar. The projects aim to ease congestion, boost freight movement and improve connectivity

India dominated Pakistan in the opening two quarters of their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 clash in Amstelveen, with captain Harmanpreet Singh scoring from a penalty corner. India led 4-2 at half-time after a strong attacking display, while Pakistan struggled to match India's intensity

Pakistan's Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said the government will seek a review of the Supreme Court's order on Imran Khan's hospital transfer, arguing it goes beyond legal parameters. The govt wants the jailed former PM examined at a tertiary-care government hospital

These projects will have many benefits, like strengthening passenger and freight movement, reducing congestion and greater logistics efficiency. The better connectivity will also facilitate commerce and tourism in these states, PM Modi said in a post on X

The CNG cylinder of the truck exploded at the fuel station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station in the Outer Delhi area on Wednesday while it was being filled, the officials said. Six people were injured in the incident, the Delhi Police said

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar described the incident as extremely tragic and heart-wrenching and said she had spoken to Pune Rural Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill to review the investigation

Prompt action by Fire Brigade personnel helped rescue around 80 people from a central Kolkata building after a devastating hotel blaze killed nine, including a child and two women. Minister Kaushik Chowdhury said most deaths appeared to be due to asphyxia

According to the investigative agency, the accused sent at least four individuals from Haryana's Hisar area in 2025 to scam compounds and statements of those victims reveal a disturbing pattern of deception and exploitation

The passengers were scheduled to travel to Guwahati on an IndiGo flight and then continue their journey to Agartala. The cash was subsequently handed over to Income Tax officials for further action

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared insights on his maiden Test century at Galle, analysing pitch conditions and his number three role following India's 165-run win over SL

The seven-member Radhakrishnan Committee was set up by the Ministry of Education in the wake of the NEET (UG) paper leak to make recommendations on reforms in the examination process, improvement in data security protocols, and the structure and functioning of the NTA

The National Unit for Disaster Risk Management reported that the quake had affected 470 municipalities in 15 departments, adding that 277 buildings had collapsed, while close to 30,000 homes were destroyed and over 134,000 others damaged

Tamil Nadu is the first state to follow family planning in a restricted sense. That is why we stopped at two children. It is better to have only two children in a family, which will help the family and enable the parents to bring up their children, the DMK leaders said

The Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting will be held at Indira Bhawan at 3 pm, with party president Mallikarjun Kharge chairing it and top leaders, including former party chief Rahul Gandhi and general secretaries Jairam Ramesh and K C Venugopal, among others, set to attend

Deepak Mullu Rathore, Opposition leader, Khandwa Municipal Corporation, accused the Khandwa civic body of alleged corruption in the name of sterilising stray dogs

Officials said the investigation pertains to alleged diversion of government contract funds through private contractors and their subsequent utilisation, including for creation of assets of the university and trust

CM Abdullah told reporters here during his visit to review the developmental works in the city that the issues concerning Jammu and Kashmir have to be resolved by the Centre and not by Washington, as he ruled out raising any grievances with the US Ambassador during their scheduled meeting

Apoorva Mukhija reveals she has moved to New York to pursue an MBA, saying she applied to only one college. She also opened up about Shivangi Joshis emotional side on Lock Upp, questioning why the actress cried over everything

Powered by Devdutt Padikkal's 167 and Manav Suthar's ten-wicket match haul, India celebrated their 600th Test match with a 165-run win over Sri Lanka at Galle

Police said the accused went to the girl's house while she was watching television and allegedly lured her away by offering her a guava. He then allegedly took her to a nearby farm, where the sexual assault and killing are believed to have taken place

The unidentified man, believed to be in his 40s, was travelling to Delhi on the Golden Temple Express after boarding the train at Mumbai's Borivali station, the GRP said

Yami Gautam is set to headline Nayyi Navelli, a fantasy family entertainer set in Meerut. She plays a picture-perfect bride whose arrival brings harmony, until her brother-in-law suspects she could be a daayan

A Kolkata hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Street killed nine people, including a child, and saw around 60 others rescued. Kolkata Police has formed an SIT to probe the blaze, while the West Bengal government plans checks on hotel permits and fire licences

After negotiation, the accused agreed to accept a bribe of Rs 10 lakh from the complainant to expeditiously process the renewal file for the private company's contract, which was pending before him, the CBI spokesperson said in a statement

The accused, a 25-year-old man, has been arrested in Junnar area of Pune district in Maharashtra, following the horrific sexual assault and murder of the minor, the official said

Katiyar said several parts of the state received moderate to heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, with the plains of Bilaspur and Hamirpur recording around 12-13 cm of rain

District Judge Amit Pal Singh also imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 each on the 14 convicts, who were subsequently sent to jail, prosecution officials said

CISF firefighters rescued seven residents, including three children and two women, from flooded residential quarters at the NTPC Rihand township in Uttar Pradesh after heavy rainfall caused water levels to rise to nearly 4.5 feet. No injuries or casualties were reported

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios faces a provisional suspension following a positive cocaine test in Mallorca, issuing a public apology to fans and family

Govindas manager Shashi Sinha confirmed that Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn her divorce petition against the actor. He said the family matter should have remained private and added that everything is now fine between Govinda and Sunita

AR Rahman expressed gratitude to Salman Khan for joining a tribute music video for late singer Asha Bhosle. He praised Salmans affection for Asha and generosity in celebrating her extraordinary legacy, calling the moment special

Priyanka Chopra has shared a glimpse of Warsaw Chopin Airport on Instagram, hinting at a new trip without revealing its purpose. The update follows her recent family travel post, while she continues shooting SS Rajamoulis Varanasi

Veteran Scottish actress Phyllida Law, mother of Emma and Sophie Thompson, has died aged 94. Law passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on July 27. Her eight-decade career spanned theatre, television and films, including collaborations with her daughters

Emraan Hashmis wife Parveen celebrated Awarapan 2s biggest opening of his career with an emotional note. She praised his 23 years of patience, dedication and faith, recalling how he kept working through highs and disappointments

Soha Ali Khan opens up about limiting daughter Inaayas photos online, saying the world has become scarier. She worries about image misuse and believes children should have informed consent before their lives are shared publicly

Drivers who do not have practical knowledge of Marathi will initially be given one month to learn the language. If they fail to acquire the required knowledge within this period, their badge will be suspended for up to three months

A fraud case has been registered against Dhamaal producers Indra Kumar and Ashok Thakeria over an alleged Rs 1.50 crore rights deal. A distributor has claimed that worldwide distribution, digital rights and copyrights to the 2007 comedy were sold to his company

Anjali Arora, who plays Sita in Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha Shri Ram Ki, says the role has been an emotional and responsible journey. She is inspired by Sitas strength, dignity, patience, faith and inner courage

Two people have died and 19 others have been hospitalised after allegedly consuming spurious liquor from duplicate IMFL bottles in Gujarats Bhavnagar district. Police have detained four bootleggers and seized several bottles as the probe continues

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has questioned the utilisation of the PM CARES Fund, citing a reported corpus of around Rs 8,500 crore at the end of FY2024-25. He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider using the fund to improve government school infrastructure across India

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe said the impact of intensified action against eateries near schools and colleges will be visible in 8-10 days, as authorities step up inspections and enforcement across the state