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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

'No mechanical or maintenance issues': Air India CEO reacts to AAIB preliminary report on crash
India | Jul 14, 2025, 01:02 PM IST
The AAIB released its preliminary report on Saturday, and according to Wilson, the investigation agency has not identified any cause nor made any recommendations at this stage.
Jaishankar discusses SCO's role, modernisation efforts with Secretary General Yermekbayev in China
World | Jul 14, 2025, 12:48 PM IST
Jaishankar arrived in China after concluding his visit to Singapore, his first trip to Beijing in five years. During his visit, Jaishankar will attend the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers' Meeting (CFM) in Tianjin and also bilateral meetings on the sidelines.
Three Trinamool Congress leaders killed in four days, multiple arrests made in link with murders
West Bengal | Jul 14, 2025, 11:28 AM IST
Police said a single bullet was fired at close range, and they are probing possible business-related motives for the killing of Ghosh.

Wanted sharp shooter of Sanjeev Jeeva gang, accused in multiple murders, killed in UP encounter
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 14, 2025, 09:32 AM IST
During the operation, Shahrukh opened fire, prompting retaliation from the police in which he sustained injuries. He was rushed to the hospital for treatment but was declared dead on arrival.
Weather update: Delhi-NCR wakes up to light rain, red alert issued for parts of Madhya Pradesh
India | Jul 14, 2025, 08:13 AM IST
Weather today: The regional IMD office in Chandigarh has issued a yellow alert for parts of the National Capital Region (NCR), including Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Mewat, and Palwal.
Devotees throng temples across India to offer prayers on first Monday of 'Sawan' | Video
India | Jul 14, 2025, 07:50 AM IST
Security was heightened in Varanasi’s Kashi Vishwanath temple as devotees thronged the place. Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal stated that preparations had been underway for the past month to manage the influx of pilgrims.

Second suspected Nipah death reported in Kerala, six districts put on alert, surveillance ramped up
India | Jul 14, 2025, 07:08 AM IST
Final confirmation is awaited from the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune. The first was a native of Malappuram, while another patient from Palakkad remains hospitalised.
New BrahMos facility in Lucknow to boost India's self-reliance in defence: Rajnath Singh
India | Jul 13, 2025, 07:08 PM IST
Speaking at the National PG College, Singh unveiled a statue of former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Chandra Bhanu Gupta and also released a commemorative postage stamp in his honour.
UP govt deploys over 10,000 women police personnel for Kanwar Yatra security
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 13, 2025, 06:36 PM IST
The highest deployment is in the Meerut zone, a key centre for the yatra, with 3,200 women police officers posted across districts like Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat, Hapur, and Ghaziabad.

Bihar shocker: Lawyer shot dead in broad daylight near police station in Patna
Crime | Jul 13, 2025, 05:48 PM IST
The deceased has been identified as Jitendra Kumar, a lawyer by profession, though he had not been actively practising for the past two years.
Assam man arrested for creating, posting AI-generated pornographic pics, videos of woman online
Assam | Jul 14, 2025, 05:32 PM IST
According to Dibrugarh Senior Superintendent of Police (in-charge) Sizal Agarwal, the victim approached the police on Saturday after discovering that digitally altered images and videos of her were being circulated online.
Video: Former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur narrowly escapes landslide amid heavy rains in Mandi
India | Jul 13, 2025, 04:17 PM IST
Jairam Thakur, displaying a quick presence of mind, exited the vehicle moments before it was hit and moved to safety. The sudden rockfall caused panic in the area, but the former CM escaped unhurt.

Raja Raghuvanshi murder: Two accused in case given bail by Meghalaya court
India | Jul 13, 2025, 03:13 PM IST
Sonam and her alleged boyfriend Raj Kushwaha are facing charges of obstruction of justice and evidence tampering at a flat in Indore, where they reportedly stayed after the murder of businessman Raja Raghuvanshi.
'Seriously, just release Epstein files as promised': Elon Musk presses Trump again after post
World | Jul 13, 2025, 02:37 PM IST
The reaction follows the release of a memo this week by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The report claimed that Epstein had no client list and no evidence was found suggesting that he blackmailed prominent individuals.
Iran's President was injured in Israel's Nasrallah-style operation: Report
World | Jul 13, 2025, 12:50 PM IST
The attack, was modeled on the assassination attempt against Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. Six missiles were fired at the building, aiming to destroy its entry and exit points, thereby cutting off escape routes and airflow.

Odisha to copyright Jagannath Temple rituals to protect authenticity of centuries-old traditions
India | Jul 13, 2025, 12:18 PM IST
Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, the titular king of Puri and the first servitor of Lord Jagannath, voiced his concerns over the irregular celebration of rituals by the ISKCON)abroad and the West Bengal government's move to declare a temple in Digha.
Karnataka: Inmate swallows mobile phone in Shivamogga jail, retrieved after surgery
Karnataka | Jul 13, 2025, 11:37 AM IST
The inmate, identified as Daulat alias Gundu, is currently serving a 10-year sentence for ganja smuggling. On June 24, he complained of severe abdominal pain and told jail authorities that he had accidentally swallowed a piece of stone.
BJP state office as centre of 'Viksit Keralam' more important than having CM: Amit Shah in Kerala
India | Jul 12, 2025, 02:40 PM IST
Speaking at the Viksit Keralam Sammelan held at Putharikandam Maidan, Shah stressed that the development of Kerala is integral to the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat).
NCP Sharad Pawar camp reshuffle: Shashikant Shinde likely to replace Jayant Patil as new NCP chief
Maharashtra | Jul 12, 2025, 02:21 PM IST
Sources indicate that Shashikant Shinde, a veteran and trusted aide of Sharad Pawar, is poised to replace Jayant Patil.
CCTV captures Rs 60 lakh jewellery heist in broad daylight Karnataka's Kalaburagi area | Video
Karnataka | Jul 12, 2025, 02:00 PM IST
According to reports, the robbers entered the shop wearing masks and caps, held Moti at gunpoint, taped his mouth shut, and escaped with two to three kilograms of gold jewellery.