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Weather, Rain Highlights: Manhole Fatality Prompts BMC Suspensions as Monsoon Rains Continue Across India
A 60‑year‑old man died after falling into an open manhole on a Mumbai road during heavy monsoon rain, prompting the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)…
A Terrorist Is a Terrorist: India Calls for Collective Action to Root Out “Murderous Ideology
New Delhi – In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that India’s fight against terrorism must not be weakened by…
India Only Country to Match China’s Scale, US Senator Says, Citing Trust Gap Over Phones
Washington — Republican Senator Steve Daines of Montana told reporters on Tuesday that he leaves his mobile phone at home when traveling to the People’s Republic of…
CM Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Government Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged ₹35 Crore Vote‑Buying Scheme
The Tamil Nadu government led by Chief Minister M K Stalin’s ally, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), is under pressure after a member of the opposition party Tamil Vikatan Katchi (TVK)…
Akhilesh Yadav Condemns Alleged Egg‑Throwing Incident Involving Mahua Moitra, Blames BJP for Fostering Political Violence
NEW DELHI — Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday denounced an alleged assault on Congress MP Mahua Moitra during her visit to Nadia district…
Protesters Set Telecom Vehicle Ablaze in Imphal East Amid Rising Naga‑Kuki Tensions
Imphal, Manipur — A group of protesters torched a telecom company’s vehicle on a highway in Imphal East district on Tuesday, officials said, as communal tensions…
Mumbai Man Dies After Falling Into Uncovered Manhole During Heavy Rain
A 35‑year‑old resident of Jogeshwari West in Mumbai slipped on a rain‑slicked pavement, fell into an uncovered storm‑water manhole while holding a mobile phone,…
Indian Navy Foils Piracy Attempt on MV Golden Arsenal in Gulf of Aden, Crew Safe
New Delhi — Indian Navy warships and Marine Commandos (MARCOS) intercepted a piracy attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal on Tuesday in the Gulf…
AI, Defence, Healthcare: Key Points From Modi’s Meeting With Japan’s Prime Minister
New Delhi — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi concluded a two‑day visit on Thursday with a series of memoranda of understanding…
Faridabad Resident Killed After Police SUV Pursues Him Following Tip‑Off on Suspect’s Location
A video that quickly spread on social media on March 23, 2026, appears to show a police‑operated SUV chasing a man on a narrow lane…
BJP Spokesperson Accuses Priyanka Gandhi and Robert Vadra of Attempted Land Grab in Uttarakhand
New Delhi — In a press briefing on Tuesday, BJP national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari claimed that the “real business” of Priyanka Gandhi and her husband Robert Vadra is…
Two Deaths in Three Days Prompt Fresh Scrutiny of Mumbai’s Monsoon‑Era Infrastructure
Mumbai – The city’s municipal corporation, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), is facing renewed public pressure after two unrelated fatalities occurred within a three‑day…
Little Sister and Strategic Convergence: Five Takeaways From Modi‑Takaichi Talks
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Takaichi concluded a two‑day summit in New Delhi, describing the India‑Japan relationship as a “mutually complementary…
Delhi Court Sets August 3 Date for Verdict in Brij Bhushan Singh Sexual‑Harassment Trial
The Delhi Sessions Court has scheduled August 3 to deliver its judgment in the sexual‑harassment case against former Union minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)…
UP Shock: Man Attacks Wife with Axe, Then Hangs Himself; Wife Survives
A 50‑year‑old man identified as Govind Dubey assaulted his 46‑year‑old wife, Aarti Dubey, with an axe during a domestic dispute in the Badsar neighbourhood…
Vikram‑1, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket Set for Launch This Month
Skyroot Aerospace announced on Tuesday that its Vikram‑1 Test Flight‑1, dubbed Mission Aagaman, has been fully stacked on the historic First Launch Pad (FLP) at…
Daycare Abuse Scandal Triggers Citywide Police Sweep of Bengaluru Child‑Care Centres
Bengaluru police announced on Tuesday a citywide inspection of every licensed daycare centre after a high‑profile abuse case ignited public outrage. The directive comes…
All 500 West Bengal Police Stations to Host Dedicated Cyber‑Crime and Women‑Help Desks
KOLKATA — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday announced that every one of the state’s 500 police stations will be equipped with dedicated cyber‑crime…
Congress Criticises Modi’s Silence Over Ayodhya Temple Donation Row, Accuses BJP of Double Standards
The Congress party has publicly questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s apparent silence on a donation controversy linked to the construction of a Ram Temple in…
Ahmedabad Police Officer Fires on Armed History‑Sheeter During Interrogation
Ahmedabad police said a Joint Commissioner of Police (JCP) shot a man with a long criminal record in the leg after the suspect attacked…
India‑Japan Summit Marks Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s First Visit to New Delhi, Reinforcing Ties Amid Regional Tensions
NEW DELHI — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for her first overseas trip since taking office, joining Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the…
Wipro, Infosys and TCS vie for multi‑billion‑rupee customs‑clearance platform contract
New Delhi — India’s three largest information‑technology services firms — Wipro Ltd., Infosys Ltd. and Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) — are in the…
PM Modi Maps Out India‑Japan Future With Technology as “Strongest Pillar” in New MoUs
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi used a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday to declare technology the “strongest pillar” of…
PM Modi Unveils India‑Japan Future‑Tech Roadmap with Artificial Intelligence at Its Core
New Delhi — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bilateral “Future‑Tech Roadmap” with Japan, designating artificial intelligence (AI) as a central pillar of the…