Abhirupa Kundu
Currently working as a Senior Sub-Editor at India TV's news desk, Abhirupa Kundu is a journalist covering politics, national and international affairs, and stories that matter. Since stepping into the newsroom in 2020, she has gained experience across both digital and print media. A postgraduate from the Asian College of Journalism, Abhirupa brings nuance and clarity to news copies. When she's not chasing headlines, she enjoys delving into contemporary fiction. She can be reached at abhirupakundu@indiatvnews.com
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Mark Zuckerberg allegedly asked to leave Trump's Oval Office meeting, White House denies claim
World | Jul 03, 2025, 10:02 AM ISTAccording to sources quoted in the NBC report, the officials in the room were "mystified and a bit unnerved" by the intrusion. One of them reportedly described the experience as being like a "bizarro world".
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Fire breaks out near Sri Govindarajaswamy Temple in Tirupati | Video
India | Jul 03, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTTwo fire tenders were immediately rushed to the scene, and fire department personnel were seen working to bring the blaze under control. A video from the site shows flames emerging from the affected shop as firefighters doused the fire.
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Skydiving plane crashes into woods during takeoff in New Jersey, all 15 onboard injured
World | Jul 03, 2025, 08:25 AM ISTAerial footage of the crash site shows the damaged aircraft in a wooded area with debris scattered around. Emergency responders, including firetrucks and medical teams, surrounded the crash site to aid in rescue efforts.
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Uttarakhand: 40 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after landslide in Sonprayag, Badrinath highway blocked
India | Jul 03, 2025, 07:59 AM ISTThe incident occurred near Sonprayag, a key point on the route to Kedarnath Dham. SDRF teams were immediately dispatched to the location and carried out a nighttime rescue operation to bring the pilgrims to safety.
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No bike taxis in Mumbai? Transport Minister finds out the truth himself, here's how
Maharashtra | Jul 03, 2025, 07:11 AM ISTSarnaik used the Rapido app to book a ride from Mantralaya to Dadar under a different name. Within ten minutes, a bike arrived at the pick-up location, confirming that such services were indeed functioning.
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J-K LG Manoj Sinha chairs high-level meeting, orders reopening of buried terror cases
Jammu And Kashmir | Jul 01, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTThe LG further directed officials to take immediate steps to free properties and land of victim families that had been taken over by terrorists or their sympathisers.
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Kolkata rape case: 3 accused suspended from law college; cops warn about revealing victim's identity
Kolkata | Jul 01, 2025, 02:18 PM ISTThe police emphasised that disclosing the identity of a rape victim, directly or indirectly , through documents, images, or social media content, constitutes a serious legal offence.
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Congress MLA Nana Patole climbs speaker's podium, gets suspended from Maharashtra assembly for a day
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2025, 01:46 PM ISTThe incident occurred soon after the Question Hour, when Patole demanded action against BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar and Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate for allegedly making insulting remarks about farmers.
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Iran plans to buy Chinese J-10C fighter jets after stalled Russian deal and Israeli strikes
World | Jul 01, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTReports suggest that Iran is now prioritising speed and cost-effectiveness in updating its fleet, particularly in the wake of recent security challenges.
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PM Modi reflects on 10 years of digital India: 'Let us build what empowers'
India | Jul 01, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTPM Modi he pointed out that India now has over 97 crore internet connections, a significant jump from 25 crore in 2014, and has laid over 42 lakh kilometers of Optical Fibre Cable, enough to span 11 times the distance between Earth and the Moon.
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Ohio plane crash: Six killed in small plane crash near Youngstown-Warren Regional airport
World | Jul 01, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTWestern Reserve Port Authority Executive Director Anthony Trevena confirmed at a press conference that there were no survivors.
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Telangana pharma plant explosion: Death count rises to 35, CM Revanth Reddy to visit incident site
Telangana | Jul 01, 2025, 09:06 AM ISTChief Minister A Revanth Reddy is scheduled to visit the blast site Tuesday morning, Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha said. Reddy expressed deep shock over the horrific explosion.
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Indian-origin man jailed and caned over rioting charge in Singapore
World | Jul 01, 2025, 08:29 AM ISTKavind was among 11 men identified as part of a “rioting group” that attacked 29-year-old Mohammad Isrrat Mohd Ismail at the Concorde Hotel in the early hours of August 20, 2023.
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Big blow to Maharashtra Congress as senior leader and two-time MLA Kunal Patil set to join BJP today
Maharashtra | Jul 01, 2025, 07:53 AM ISTThe move marks a significant political shift in North Maharashtra, where Patil holds substantial influence. His family has been associated with the Congress for over 75 years.
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Trump, PM Modi have a very good relationship, US-India to seal trade deal soon: White House
World | Jul 01, 2025, 07:18 AM ISTUS-India are working to seal an early harvest trade deal before a looming July 9 deadline, when the US is scheduled to impose reciprocal tariffs on imports from 57 countries, including India.
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Video: 5-storey house collapses like pack of cards in Shimla amid heavy rain, red alert in Himachal
India | Jun 30, 2025, 03:00 PM ISTThe terrifying moment was caught on camera, showing the building named Raj Niwas getting destroyed in seconds. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.
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Why is the Election Commission of India de-listing political parties? Explained
India | Jun 30, 2025, 02:20 PM ISTThis action, launched under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Shri Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Dr Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr Vivek Joshi, is part of a nationwide exercise to identify and weed out inactive political entities.
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Dowry of gold, Rs 70 lakh luxury car fails to buy safety: Newlywed woman dies by suicide over abuse
Tamil Nadu | Jun 30, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTThe woman, identified as Ridhanya, was found dead inside her car near Mondipalayam, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice from her family and the local community.
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Justice for victims of terror: LG Sinha assures jobs, financial support to J-K's grieving families
Jammu And Kashmir | Jun 30, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTLieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha met several victim families and made a series of commitments, including jobs, financial support, and registration of unfiled FIRs.
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Maternity leave is a right, must be included in doctor's service bond: Madras High Court
Tamil Nadu | Jun 30, 2025, 12:30 PM ISTThe division bench comprising Justices GR Swaminathan and K Rajasekar upheld that maternity leave is not a mere concession but a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution, and should be treated accordingly, even if the individual is not a regular government employee.