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Man shot dead at Union Minister Kaushal Kishore's Lucknow residence, son's pistol found from spot
A man was shot dead at Union Minister Kaushal Kishore’s residence in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow on Friday, police said on Friday, adding, a licensed pistol under the name of the minister’s son has been …
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Ex-President Ram Nath Kovind-led committee to explore possibility of 'one nation, one election'
Former president Ram Nath Kovind-led committee has been constituted by the Centre to explore the possibility of ‘one nation, one election’, according to government sources. The move comes a day afte…
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Is Centre likely to introduce ‘One Nation, One Poll’ bill in special session of Parliament?
India’s political circles are abuzz after the Union government announced a special session of Parliament from 18 September to 22 September. Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Pralhad Joshi made…
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WATCH: Man shot at inside hospital in Bihar’s Arrah, condition critical
A man was critically injured after an unknown assailant shot at him inside premises of a hospital in Bihar’s Arrah city on Thursday evening, police said. #WATCH | A person was shot by an unknown a…
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G20 Summit LIVE Updates: Secretary Janet Yellen to travel to India for G20 Leaders’ Summit: US
07:36 (IST) Maharashtra LIVE Updates Three nabbed for killing Shiv Sena leader in Thane According to police, three people have been detained in connection with the death of Shiv Sena leader Aksha…
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Will defend Constitution, democracy: INDIA alliance during Mumbai meet
On Thursday, the leaders of the opposition’s INDIA alliance declared that they had joined forces to defend the nation’s Constitution and democracy and that they would develop a shared platform as the…
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WATCH: ISRO scientist abused in road rage incident by Scooter rider in Bengaluru
A scientist working with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) was recently targeted in a road rage incident while driving to his workplace in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The scientist, named Aash…
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SFJ operative who defaced Delhi Metro stations with pro-Khalistan graffiti arrested
The special cell of Delhi Police has arrested an operative of Sikh for Justice (SFJ) for defacing over five Metro station walls with the pro-Khalistan graffiti in Delhi on 27 August, said police on T…
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Logo, new members, seat-sharing: What's on the cards as INDIA bloc meets in Mumbai?
Political observers across the country will turn their attention to Mumbai, the financial capital of the country, as leaders belonging to the Opposition grouping of INDIA (Indian National Development…
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Man found dead with deep neck injuries in Delhi's Jamia Nagar, probe on
A man was found dead with deep injuries on his neck at a house in southeast Delhi’s Jamia Nagar, police said on Thursday. The victim has been identified as 27-year-old Alfaf Washim, a resident of Ja…
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India GDP LIVE Updates: India's economic growth set to accelerate to its fastest in a year
07:49 (IST) Jammu & Kashmir LIVE Updates Three dead, two injured in Ramban's fire incident Three people lost their lives, and two others sustained injuries after temporary huts in the Ham…
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Politics of possible: Akali Dal gives confusing signal about talks with I.N.D.I.A alliance
Confusion prevailed after Akali Dal said that the party had not received a formal invitation to attend the scheduled opposition meeting in Mumbai on Thursday. However, top sources in the party reveal…
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Mayawati rules out alliance with NDA, I.N.D.I.A, says both mostly comprise anti-poor, communal parties
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, BSP chief Mayawati on Wednesday ruled out alliance with both the NDA and I.N.D.I.A, saying that both the blocs mostly comprise parties that are anti-poor, caste…
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Gruha Lakshmi Scheme: Karnataka govt to transfer Rs 2,000 to accounts of women heads of families from today
The Congress-ruled government in Karnataka will launch the ‘Gruha Lakshmi’ scheme that will offer a monthly aid of Rs 2,000 to about 1.1 crore women heads of families. The scheme is one of the many p…
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Man killed, another injured after unknown assailants open fire in Delhi's Bhajanpura
A man was killed and another injured after five youths on two-wheelers opened unprovoked firing at them before fleeing the spot in North Delhi’s Bhajanpura area, the police said on Wednesday. Police…
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BSF recovers seven packets of suspected narcotics concealed in 12-volt battery in Punjab's Gurdaspur
Border Security Forces on Tuesday recovered seven packets of suspected narcotics concealed in a 12-volt battery in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district. “On 29 August on specific information regarding the p…
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Raksha Bandhan 2023 LIVE Updates: BSF jawans celebrate Raksha Bandhan with school children in Jammu and Kashmir
08:12 (IST) Raksha Bandhan 2023 Watch: Bhasm Aaarti performed at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain on occasion of Raksha Bandhan #WATCH | Madhya Pradesh | Bhasm Aaarti performed at Shree Ma…
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WATCH| ‘Lost party, his image’: Pollster Prashat Kishor’s snide remarks at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
Taking potshots at his former ally Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar, Prashant Kishor Tuesday said the former had no chance at becoming the convener of the I.N.D.I.A alliance since he had “nothing”— …
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Who is Geetika Srivastava, the first woman to head the Indian mission in Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have a tumultuous relationship and hence diplomats tread a tightrope. Now for the first time since Independence, India has appointed a woman to head its mission in the neighbouring…
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Vantage Point: What is Lagrange Point 1 and why is ISRO spending Rs 400 cr to send Aditya L1 there
The Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO is going to attempt a brave mission to create history, yet again. The Indian space organisation is planning to launch the Aditya-L1 observatory, on boar…
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Can the state carry out a census? The Bihar caste survey row, explained
The caste census in Bihar is kicking up a storm. While the ruling Grand Alliance, comprising the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Janata Dal-United (JD-U) and the Congress in Bihar, is supporting the acti…
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BJP LIVE Updates: BJP launches nationwide 'Voter Awareness Campaign', aims to maximise votes in 2024 Lok Sabha polls
08:46 (IST) Manipur LIVE Updates Security forces arrest 4 insurgents in search operations in Manipur During separate search operations, Manipur police arrested one active cadre from the proscribe…
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VHP Shobha Yatra: Ayodhya seers sit on fast unto death after being denied from entering Nuh
Nuh and several parts of Haryana have turned into a fortress with tight security positioned at several points as Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) resumed Shobha yatra on Monday. Authorities have, however,…
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WATCH: Burqa-clad woman in Bengaluru abused for walking alongside 'kafir', called names, reminded of religious duties
A deeply distressing incident occurred on the streets of Bengaluru in Karnataka, where a Muslim woman was subjected to harassment from men of her community after being seen with a ‘kafir’. Reports i…