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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

Gujarat: Three boys drown in Aravalli’s Vatrak river while taking a bath
Gujarat | Mar 22, 2025, 08:53 PM IST
Two teenagers, including 14-year-olds Sultan Imtiaz Diwan and Sahbaz Siraj Pathan and 12-year-old Ronak Samjubhai Fakir went to take a dip in the Vatrak river, Sabarmati River’s tributary when they drowned.
Largest Namo Bharat station corridor likely to be completed soon | How will it benefit passengers?
India | Mar 22, 2025, 08:10 PM IST
NCRTC said that important construction and electrification works are nearing completion and trial runs on the stretch between New Ashok Nagar and Sarai Kale Khan are expected to begin by the end of March.
Several Bengaluru-bound flights diverted to Chennai due to adverse weather | Check advisory
Karnataka | Mar 22, 2025, 11:48 PM IST
Air India and Indigo posted on the situation and said that they are monitoring the weather closely. Heavy rains lashed Bengaluru on Saturday impacting transportation.

Rain alert: IMD issues orange warning for Bengal districts, thunderstorms forecast till March 23
West Bengal | Mar 22, 2025, 06:03 PM IST
According to IMD, thunderstorms with gusty wind, lightning and light to moderate rainfall are very likely at a few places in Jhargram, Purba and Paschim Medinipur, Bankura, Purulia, Purba and Paschim Bardhaman.
Nagpur violence: Maharashtra CM Fadnavis vows to recover damage costs from rioters
Maharashtra | Mar 22, 2025, 04:31 PM IST
Speaking on the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said that the government will recover the cost of property damage caused during the clashes by the rioters.
Bank strike postponed: 2-day nationwide strike deferred after assurance from Finance Ministry
Business | Mar 21, 2025, 11:36 PM IST
The decision to defer the strike called on March 24 and 35 was taken before the Chief Labour Commissioner who had called all parties for a conciliation meeting.

Lucknow gang-rape and murder accused killed in police encounter
Uttar Pradesh | Mar 21, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly kidnapped, gang-raped and strangled, police said on Thursday. The woman, who resided in Ayodhya, was en route to her brother's house in Chinhat after returning from a job interview in Varanasi.
Indian students in US must comply with American laws: MEA on deportations
India | Mar 21, 2025, 10:07 PM IST
The External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the two Indians hadn’t reached out to the Indian missions in the United States for assistance.
Action will be taken against officials not responding to MP, MLAs calls: Delhi govt issues new order
Delhi | Mar 21, 2025, 09:37 PM IST
The order comes a day after Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta wrote a letter to the Chief Secretary (CS) Dharmendra stating that government officers were not acknowledging letters, phone calls or messages from Assembly members.

No cash found at Justice Yashwant Varma's residence during fire fighting operations: DFS Chief
India | Mar 21, 2025, 08:09 PM IST
The control room received a call about a blaze at Justice Varma's Lutyens Delhi residence at 11.35 pm on March 14 and two fire tenders were immediately rushed to the spot
Transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma not related to alleged cash discovery incident: SC
India | Mar 21, 2025, 07:23 PM IST
The top court said that misinformation and rumours were being spread over the incident related to Justice Varma, from whose official residence a large stash of cash was allegedly discovered after a fire.
Delhi court rejects bail plea of Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid in terror funding case
Delhi | Mar 21, 2025, 06:03 PM IST
Baramulla MP Rashid has been lodged in Tihar jail since 2019 after he was arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in the 2017 terror funding case.

Tripura govt presents Rs 32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes | Check details
Tripura | Mar 21, 2025, 05:14 PM IST
The Tripura government is set to establish a centre for computer-based examinations at Hapania International Fair ground in West Tripura so that the aspirants do not need to travel outside the state to appear in online examinations.
Abrogation of Article 370 ushered in a new era J-K, says Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha | Top quotes
India | Mar 21, 2025, 04:22 PM IST
During his speech, Amit Shah stressed the reduction of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and, improvement in the lives of the people who live in the valley
Deaths due to terrorism down by 70 per cent in J-K under Modi govt: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha
India | Mar 21, 2025, 04:14 PM IST
Union Minister Amit Shah said that there has been a 70 per cent reduction in terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and terror incidents have gone down significantly since the abrogation of Article 370.

J-K: Grenade attack on police patrol in Rajouri, massive search operation launched
Jammu And Kashmir | Mar 20, 2025, 11:35 PM IST
A massive search operation is being carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to locate those responsible for the attack.
Assam: Shops to remain open for 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar | Check details
Assam | Mar 20, 2025, 10:47 PM IST
This decision to allow shops to operate 24 hours will help small businesses and eventually lead to the generation of more jobs due to an increased number of shifts.
Kerala becomes first Indian state to establish senior citizens commission, check facilities
India | Mar 20, 2025, 10:27 PM IST
Hailing the law enacted on Wednesday, the Chief Minister said this new commission would focus on protecting the rights, welfare, and rehabilitation of the elderly.
Sheena Bora murder case: CBI names Indrani Mukerjea's daughter Vidhie as witness
India | Mar 20, 2025, 09:58 PM IST
Last week, Indrani Mukerjea, one of the prime accused in the case, had sought clarity from CBI on whether Vidhie had been dropped as a witness, so she could meet her.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kills at least 85 Palestinians including women and children
World | Mar 20, 2025, 08:30 PM IST
The Israeli military warned residents against using the main highway to enter or leave the north and said only passage to the south would be allowed on the coastal road.