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Criminal Attacks Senior Gujarat Cop With Knife, Gets Shot in Leg
A senior police officer in Gujarat was injured when a suspect assaulted him with a knife, prompting the officer to fire his service revolver…
Ghaziabad Teen Dies After Road‑Rage Assault; Two Men Arrested
A 17‑year‑old boy from Ghaziabad died on Monday after a violent road‑rage episode that began when his motorcycle collided with a car near the…
Will Surrender Before Court, Jailed Gangster Says, After Brother’s Arrest Over Salman Khan House Shooting
New Delhi — Lawrence Bishnoi, a convicted gangster serving a life sentence for murder, told reporters he would surrender to authorities before his next court…
Will Surrender Before Court, Jailed Gangster Says on Salman Khan House Firing
New Delhi — Anmol Bishnoi, the younger brother of convicted gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, told reporters on Tuesday that he will appear before a court after being…
Girlfriend Finds Out Gurugram Man Is Married, He Kills Her
Gurugram police arrested a 32‑year‑old shopkeeper on Thursday after recovering a kerosene bottle and the suspect’s mobile phone from his shop. The items are…
They Are Using Ethanol In Racing Cars, Says India’s Oil Minister Amid Biofuel Push
New Delhi — Oil Minister Hardeep Puri told reporters on Tuesday that India’s accelerated ethanol‑blending mandate is “working,” even as oil marketing companies (OMCs) confront…
No MBBS Degree Granted Until Fees Linked to Maoist Group Repaid, Court Rules
NEW DELHI — A division bench of the Delhi High Court on Tuesday upheld a university’s refusal to issue a medical degree to a…
Iraqi Human‑Trafficking Figure Detained in Britain After Applying for Asylum Under Alias
London — British authorities have detained a man identified by Iraqi officials as a senior figure in regional human‑trafficking networks after he entered the…
Enough Is Enough: Former England Captain Calls for Coach and ECB Director to Resign After Ben Stokes Retires
Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Tuesday launched a public rebuke of the national team’s leadership, urging head coach Brendon McCullum and England and Wales…
US Pilot Killed and Civilian Plane Torched in Papua, Rebels Claim Attack Sends “Message” to Washington and Jakarta
A separatist militia in Indonesia’s Papua region announced on Sunday that it had killed an American pilot and set fire to a civilian‑type aircraft…
India’s National Hockey Team Ended the Pro League Campaign in Eighth Place After a Narrow 3‑2 Shoot‑out Victory Over England
The Indian men’s hockey team concluded its 2025–26 Pro League campaign with a 3‑2 win in a penalty‑shootout against England after a 0‑0 draw…
Only Those Who Deliver Will Travel, Says Sports Minister on Asian Games Selection Policy
New Delhi — With the qualification window for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, drawing to a close, India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told reporters…
NHL Trade Rumor: Penguins, Rangers Linked to $120 Million Dallas Stars Scorer
Dallas – Contract talks between the Dallas Stars and winger Jason Robertson have entered a critical phase, prompting speculation that the 24‑year‑old could be on…
When Chemistry Beats Caste, a Quiet Revolt Is Rewriting the Oldest Rule of Arranged Marriage
A growing number of Indian couples are choosing personal chemistry over traditional caste considerations, a shift highlighted in a recent Times of India feature.…
17‑Year‑Old Girl Electrocuted in Water‑Logged Lane Near Mumbra Home; Torrent Power Officials Charged
A 17‑year‑old girl from Mumbra, a suburb of Thane, died on Tuesday after stepping into a water‑logged lane where an overhead electric line had…
Which Faction Is the “Real” Trinamool Congress? Election Commission Sets July 6 Deadline for Claims
NEW DELHI — The Election Commission of India (EC) has given rival Trinamool Congress (TMC) factions until July 6, 2026, to file written claims and counter‑claims…
Telegram, Signal Facing Government Queries Over Username Features After WhatsApp Probe
New Delhi — The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned representatives from Telegram and Signal to discuss the recent rollout of…
Gauahar Khan Defends Husband Zaid Darbar, Accuses Nikhil Chinapa of Political Motive
Mumbai — Actress and television personality Gauahar Khan took to Instagram on Tuesday to defend her husband, reality‑show contestant Zaid Darbar, after fellow TV…
Delhi‑Dehradun Expressway: NHAI Suspends Senior Project Officials Over Alleged Misconduct
New Delhi — The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) announced on Tuesday that it has suspended the head of the Delhi‑Dehradun expressway project,…
Amarnath Yatra 2026 Launched From Jammu as Lieutenant Governor Flags Off First Pilgrims
Jammu, India — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Mano Manoj Sinha formally opened the 2026 Amarnath Yatra on Tuesday, dispatching the first batch of more than 4,800 pilgrims…
Navy, Marcos Secure Crew After Piracy Attempt on India‑Bound Bulk Carrier in Gulf of Aden
The Indian Navy’s frontline frigate INS Trikand intercepted a piracy attempt on the bulk carrier MV Golden Arsenal on Tuesday, rescuing the ship’s crew—including an Indian sailor—and securing the…
Beijing Pushes for China‑Pakistan‑Style Economic Corridor Linking Bangladesh and Myanmar
Beijing is promoting a new trans‑national economic corridor that would connect Bangladesh’s southern Mongla port with Myanmar, a scheme raised during Bangladesh Prime Minister…
After WhatsApp, Centre Sends Notices to Telegram and Signal Over Username Policies
New Delhi – The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has served formal notices to the messaging platforms Telegram and Signal, demanding detailed…
To Avoid Legal Battles, ED Settles 150 FEMA Cases With RBI Nod
NEW DELHI — The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has begun a large‑scale compounding of cases under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), a move approved by…