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Priyanka Kumari

Priyanka Kumari is a Chief Sub-Editor at India TV. With close to nine years in the newsroom, Priyanka has built her craft around clarity, context, and sharp editorial judgement. Her focus area spans politics, crime, and international affairs, with a keen eye on the intersections that affect everyday lives. She brings a humane touch to every story she works on, always looking for the people behind the headlines. She can be reached at priyankakumari@indiatvnews.com

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Gurugram engineer dozes off at wheel, kills law student, injures friend: Police
India | Jun 27, 2025, 06:56 AM IST
A 31-year-old civil engineer from Gurugram, identified as Mohit, was arrested after his speeding car fatally hit a law student and seriously injured another man on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. The accident occurred around 3 am on June 24 near Chanchal Dhaba.
Mumbai shocker: Grandson, two others arrested for dumping cancer-stricken woman in garbage pile
Maharashtra | Jun 26, 2025, 02:17 PM IST
A 60-year-old woman suffering from skin cancer was found abandoned and injured in a garbage heap in Mumbai's Aarey Colony. Police have arrested her grandson Rahul Shewale, his brother-in-law Babasaheb Gaikwad, and an autorickshaw driver Sanjay Kadresim for dumping her.
Bihar govt's big gift ahead of assembly polls, to run special buses for Diwali, Chhath and Holi
Bihar | Jun 26, 2025, 01:42 PM IST
Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the state government has announced special bus services to help migrants return home during major festivals like Chhath, Diwali, Holi, and Durga Puja. A total of 299 AC and non-AC buses will operate on interstate routes.

Amarnath Yatra begins July 3 with heightened security, improved facilities for pilgrims: Manoj Sinha
India | Jun 26, 2025, 01:55 PM IST
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has announced that the Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3, with extensive arrangements in place for security, health, and environmental management this year.
Vaishno Devi's new track shuts again due to landslide, pilgrimage continues via old path | Details
India | Jun 26, 2025, 12:59 PM IST
Heavy rains triggered a landslide on the Himkoti track of the Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route, forcing authorities to shut it down for the third time this June. Around 30 feet of debris and falling boulders blocked the new path, prompting the suspension of cable car and helicopter services.
India slams Pakistan’s 'nefarious agenda' at UNSC, calls it 'serial violator' of child rights
World | Jun 26, 2025, 01:15 PM IST
At the UNSC debate on Children and Armed Conflict, India delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan, accusing it of exploiting UN platforms to deflect from its own grave human rights violations. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish called Pakistan a “grave violator” of the CAAC agenda, citing its own record.

3 dead, 7 injured after bus carrying 18 plunges into Alaknanda river in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag
India | Jun 26, 2025, 11:41 AM IST
Three people died and seven were injured after a bus carrying 18 passengers fell into the Alaknanda River near Gholtir on the Badrinath Highway in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district. Passengers were from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and the driver was from Haridwar.
Bus from Bihar to Delhi falls off expressway near Etawah; two dead, over 50 injured
India | Jun 26, 2025, 08:58 AM IST
A sleeper bus travelling from Bihar to Delhi fell off the Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, early Thursday. Two passengers — a woman from Nepal and a man from Bihar — were killed, while over 50 others were injured.
Bike taxi ban challenged in Karnataka HC; aggregators, riders say it's ‘not a luxury but a lifeline'
Karnataka | Jun 26, 2025, 08:00 AM IST
Ride-hailing platforms Ola, Uber, and Rapido, along with individual bike taxi operators, have challenged Karnataka's ban on bike taxis in the High Court, arguing that the service is essential for affordable urban mobility and last-mile connectivity.

Mass shooting in Mexico: 12 killed as gunmen open fire at festival gathering in Guanajuato
World | Jun 26, 2025, 07:23 AM IST
Twelve people were killed and around 20 injured when gunmen opened fire during a street celebration for St John the Baptist in Irapuato, Guanajuato, on June 25. The attack, which caused panic among revellers, is under investigation. President Claudia Sheinbaum has condemned the violence.
Schools closed in various districts of Karnataka and Kerala as heavy downpour continues | Details
India | Jun 26, 2025, 07:05 AM IST
Amid continuous heavy rainfall, school holidays have been declared in several districts of Karnataka and Kerala. Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada and the hilly district of Kodagu have suspended classes on June 26, while Kerala has closed schools in Idukki and other rain-hit areas.
Jammu: Man stranded midstream in Tawi river rescued after clinging to rope for two hours | Video
India | Jun 25, 2025, 03:01 PM IST
A labourer in Jammu, identified as 52-year-old Madan Kumar, was rescued after being stranded midstream in the Tawi river for nearly two hours, clinging to a rope as the water raged around him. The incident, captured on video, followed a sharp rise in the river’s level due to heavy rainfall.

'Shubhanshu Shukla carrying hopes of 1.4 billion Indians': PM Modi hails launch of Axiom-4
India | Jun 25, 2025, 02:12 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on his journey to the International Space Station (ISS), calling it a moment of pride for India. In a post on X, the PM said Shukla carries the "wishes, hopes and aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians".
UK’s F-35B stealth fighter stranded at Kerala airport since 10 days | What's going on with it?
India | Jun 25, 2025, 01:28 PM IST
A British Royal Navy F-35B stealth fighter jet has been stranded at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport since June 14 after being diverted due to bad weather. The aircraft, part of the HMS Prince of Wales Carrier Strike Group, developed a technical snag on the ground.
Seven Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast targeting armoured vehicle: Military
World | Jun 25, 2025, 11:56 AM IST
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Tuesday after their armoured vehicle was hit by an explosive, the Israeli military said. Hamas's Al-Qassam Brigades claimed responsibility for an ambush involving missiles and gunfire, but it is unclear if the incidents are connected.

Retired banker falls to death while watering plants as 14th-floor skywalk collapses in Faridabad
India | Jun 25, 2025, 10:11 AM IST
A 74-year-old retired State Bank of India manager, Khulwant Singh, died after falling from the 14th floor of RPS Savana society in Faridabad’s Sector 88 when a corroded iron skywalk slab gave way beneath him. The skywalk, originally a fire escape between two towers, had been repurposed as a garden.
New parking rules at New Delhi Railway Station from today: Free drop for 8 minutes, Rs 250 after 15
Delhi | Jun 25, 2025, 09:24 AM IST
Northern Railway has introduced an access-controlled drop-off system at New Delhi Railway Station’s Ajmeri Gate entrance starting June 25. Vehicles will be allowed to halt for free for up to 8 minutes; beyond that, a fee of Rs 50 will be charged for up to 15 minutes, and Rs 200 thereafter.
Man, who threw woman off 5th floor for rejecting him in Delhi's Jyoti Nagar, held from UP
Delhi | Jun 25, 2025, 08:29 AM IST
A man accused of killing a woman by pushing her off the fifth floor of a building in Delhi’s Jyoti Nagar after she rejected his marriage proposal has been arrested from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Taufiq, allegedly entered the victim’s house wearing a burqa before committing the crime.
Mumbai: Maid, accomplice held for stealing Rs 45 lakh from businessman's home in Borivali
Maharashtra | Jun 25, 2025, 07:47 AM IST
Mumbai Police arrested a woman domestic worker and her male accomplice for allegedly stealing Rs 45 lakh from a businessman's residence in Borivali. The maid, Anuradha Randive, was hired through a private agency but disappeared shortly after joining.
North India set for intensified rainfall, IMD issues alerts for several states | Full forecast
India | Jun 25, 2025, 07:59 AM IST
The IMD has forecast widespread rain across several states today, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in West Bengal, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and the Delhi-NCR region. Monsoon activity has intensified in both northern and southern parts of the country, prompting multiple alerts.