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Abhirupa Kundu

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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Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns as Vice President of India, cites health reasons
India | Jul 22, 2025, 12:00 AM IST
Jagdeep Dhankhar extended his appreciation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Council of Ministers, noting that the Prime Minister’s cooperation and support had been invaluable and that he had learned much during his time in office.
UGC NET June Result 2025 declared at ugcnet.nta.ac.in, direct link to check scorecard
Career | Jul 21, 2025, 11:57 PM IST
The UGC NET June 2025 was conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) across 285 cities in India from June 25 to June 29. The exam covered 85 subjects and was held in 10 shifts.
Big blow for JDU ahead of Bihar Assembly polls, party leader Vind Sinha joins Congress
Bihar | Jul 21, 2025, 08:37 PM IST
Former JDU MLC Vinod Kumar Singh joined the Congress party along with hundreds of his supporters. The induction was held in the presence of State Congress president Rajesh Ram, who welcomed Singh and his supporters into the party fold.

Air India flight to Kolkata aborts takeoff in Delhi due to technical snag
India | Jul 21, 2025, 11:59 PM IST
The airline has cited "technical reasons" for the aborted takeoff and said that investigations are currently underway to ascertain the exact cause. Air India has stated that a detailed statement will be shared soon.
Baloch women's protest in Islamabad sparks outcry over 'enforced disappearances' in Pakistan
World | Jul 21, 2025, 11:58 PM IST
From mothers searching for sons to daughters who have never seen their fathers’ faces, the protest has laid bare the ongoing crisis of enforced disappearances in the province.
VS Achuthanandan dies: All about the Communist icon who became the oldest CM of any Indian state
India | Jul 21, 2025, 05:23 PM IST
A towering figure in Kerala’s political history, Achuthanandan was a founding member of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) and a lifelong crusader for workers’ rights, land reforms, and social justice.

Pakistan: Young couple murdered in Balochistan desert, 11 arrested in 'honour killing' case
World | Jul 21, 2025, 05:16 PM IST
The police have arrested 11 people in the case. According to the police, the young man and the young woman had married each other against the wishes of their families.
Agra conversion case: Key accused arrested from Delhi, missing Rohtak girl found at his home
India | Jul 21, 2025, 04:13 PM IST
During the raid at Rehman’s residence, police found a girl who had been missing from Rohtak, Haryana since November. The case had since been registered as a kidnapping. Rohtak Police have been informed and will be taking custody of the girl.
Tharoor not one of us: Muraleedharan says Congress won't invite him to events in Thiruvananthapuram
India | Jul 20, 2025, 11:30 PM IST
Senior Congress leader K Muraleedharan declared that Shashi Tharoor would not be invited to any party programmes in Thiruvananthapuram until he changes his stance on national security.

Kanwar Yatra: Agra Canal Road closed from July 21 to 23 | Check traffic advisory, alternate routes
Delhi | Jul 20, 2025, 11:41 PM IST
The closure has been implemented to ensure the safety and convenience of devotees, particularly the large number of Dak Kanwars expected during this period.
Bhopal bans use of e‑rickshaws for ferrying schoolchildren over safety concerns
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 20, 2025, 10:19 PM IST
District Collector Kaushalendra Singh emphasised that e‑rickshaws are "unsafe vehicles for transporting school children" and ensuring their safety is of "utmost importance".
Heavy rains lash Kerala, Karnataka; IMD issues orange alert for several districts | Check forecast
India | Jul 20, 2025, 09:32 PM IST
In Kerala, incessant rainfall on Sunday led to rising water levels in rivers and dams, resulting in waterlogging in low-lying areas. The IMD issued an 'orange alert' for nine districts including Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod.

Video: Man watches and laughs as his pet pit bull bites child inside auto-rickshaw in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jul 20, 2025, 11:41 PM IST
The accused, identified as Mohammad Sohel Hasan Shaikh alias Sohail Hasan Khan, reportedly let his pit bull loose on the boy while inside a parked autorickshaw in a residential locality.
Indonesian ferry with 300 people bursts into flames, passengers forced to jump into sea | Video
World | Jul 20, 2025, 11:39 PM IST
The vessel was en route from Talise Island to Manado Port when the fire broke out around 1:30 pm local time, forcing terrified passengers to jump into the sea in a desperate bid to escape the thick smoke and growing flames.
Loudspeakers, drums banned at Naina Devi Temple during Shravan Ashtami fair in Himachal
India | Jul 20, 2025, 06:14 PM IST
District Magistrate Rahul Kumar has also prohibited the use of bamboo baskets for offering halwa, coconut, and prasad inside the temple premises. This decision aims to ensure devotee convenience, safety, and cleanliness during the fair.

AAP rejects Punjab MLA Anmol Gagan Maan's resignation day after her 'exit from politics'
India | Jul 20, 2025, 05:07 PM IST
AAP Punjab President Aman Arora said that he spoke with Kharar MLA Anmol Gagan Mann and conveyed that the party does not accept her resignation.
Dating app horror: Bengaluru man lured via gay dating app, robbed, locked up and assaulted
Karnataka | Jul 20, 2025, 04:40 PM IST
Accusing the victim of engaging in illegal activities, the man forcibly took his phone. Shortly after, a third person arrived and physically assaulted the victim while Sufi stood by, revealing his role in the setup.
YSRCP MP PV Midhun Reddy arrested in alleged Rs 3,200 cr Andhra liquor scam
India | Jul 19, 2025, 11:48 PM IST
Midhun Reddy appeared before the SIT office in Vijayawada this morning and joined the investigation. After initial questioning, SIT officials took him into custody.
Man wearing large metallic chain sucked into MRI machine in New York, dies
World | Jul 19, 2025, 11:23 PM IST
The 61-year-old walked into an MRI room while a scan was underway at Nassau Open MRI. The machine’s strong magnetic force drew him by his metallic necklace, as per a release by the Nassau County Police Department.
China starts construction of mega-dam over Brahmaputra in Tibet: What it means for India?
World | Jul 19, 2025, 11:17 PM IST
Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced the start of the construction of the dam at a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra River, locally known as Yarlung Zangbo, at Nyingchi City, official media reported.