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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

DGCA orders Air India to remove 3 senior officials from crew scheduling roles after Ahmedabad crash
India | Jun 21, 2025, 11:30 PM IST
India’s aviation regulator has directed Air India to remove three senior officials involved in crew scheduling and rostering, following the June 12 crash of flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad that killed 270 people. The move comes amid ongoing investigations into possible safety and crew management lapses.
International Yoga Day: A decade after PM Modi's global push, yoga finds growing resonance in China
World | Jun 21, 2025, 12:37 PM IST
A decade after Prime Minister Narendra Modi championed the International Day of Yoga, the practice is rapidly gaining popularity in China. At an event in Shanghai, hosted by the Indian Consulate, UN Resident Coordinator Siddharth Chatterjee praised yoga's role in promoting peace and resilience.
IndiGo to operate 63 weekly flights to 8 cities from Hindon Airport starting July 20 | Full schedule
India | Jun 21, 2025, 11:28 AM IST
Starting July 20, IndiGo will launch flight operations from Hindon Airport in Ghaziabad, connecting the terminal to eight Indian cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Indore, Patna, and Varanasi. Check full schedule of 63 IndiGo flights from Hindon Airport here.

In pictures: The world bends and breathes on International Yoga Day 2025
India | Jun 21, 2025, 10:13 AM IST
The 11th International Day of Yoga is being celebrated worldwide on June 21, 2025, uniting communities under the theme “Yoga for One Earth, One Health.” Against a backdrop of global tensions and regional instability, the ancient Indian practice offers a path toward collective well-being and harmony.
King Charles hails yoga as global unifier at UK’s International Day of Yoga celebrations
World | Jun 21, 2025, 08:22 AM IST
The United Kingdom celebrated 10th International Day of Yoga with a public event in London, organised by the Indian High Commission in partnership with King’s College London. The highlight was a special message from King Charles III, who praised yoga as a practice that promotes unity and compassion.
Shashi Tharoor acknowledges differences with Congress, says 'will raise them internally'
India | Jun 19, 2025, 03:54 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday acknowledged having differences with the party but said he would raise them internally at the appropriate time. The remarks come amid internal criticism over his endorsement of India's Operation Sindoor during an all-party visit to the US.

Odisha reports third gang rape in three days, woman assaulted by four men in Mayurbhanj
India | Jun 19, 2025, 01:47 PM IST
Odisha has reported its third gang rape case in three days, with a 31-year-old woman allegedly abducted and raped by four men known to her family in Mayurbhanj district. The accused are absconding, and police have launched a search.
Inquiry panel says Justice Varma didn’t report cash stash, recommends removal
India | Jun 19, 2025, 02:18 PM IST
A Supreme Court-appointed inquiry panel has found that multiple eyewitnesses, including police and fire officials, saw a large pile of Rs 500 notes, some half-burnt, inside Justice Yashwant Varma’s Delhi residence after a fire in March.
SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati returns mid-air due to technical snag
India | Jun 19, 2025, 02:15 PM IST
A SpiceJet flight from Hyderabad to Tirupati returned to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport shortly after takeoff due to a suspected technical snag, sources said on Thursday.

Trump does a U-turn after PM Modi's call, credits India-Pakistan for ceasefire
World | Jun 19, 2025, 11:34 AM IST
In a notable shift, US President Donald Trump for the first time credited the leaders of India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, for deciding to halt hostilities that he said could have escalated into a nuclear war.
Heavy rains drench Mumbai: Yellow alert issued, delays on Central and Harbour rail lines
Maharashtra | Jun 19, 2025, 09:28 AM IST
Mumbai experienced heavy rainfall on Thursday morning, following intense overnight showers that disrupted daily life across the city. Key areas such as Kurla, Lalbaug, Byculla, and Nariman Point saw persistent downpours and gusty winds, leading to local waterlogging and traffic delays.
UP man bites off wife's nose after catching her with lover in Hardoi village
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 19, 2025, 08:50 AM IST
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district allegedly bit off his wife's nose after catching her with her lover in a village on Wednesday. The 25-year-old woman was seriously injured and rushed to a hospital in Hardoi, before being referred to Lucknow for advanced treatment.

MGNREGA in West Bengal: Calcutta High Court orders Centre to resume scheme in state from August 1
Kolkata | Jun 19, 2025, 08:07 AM IST
The Calcutta High Court has directed the Centre to resume implementation of the MGNREGA scheme in West Bengal from August 1, ending a suspension that began in March 2022 due to alleged irregularities. The court said no central scheme can be put on hold indefinitely.
Tata Group Chairman apologises after Air India crash, says 'aircraft had a clean history'
India | Jun 19, 2025, 07:40 AM IST
Air India and Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has issued a public apology following the fatal crash of flight AI-171, which killed over 270 people near Ahmedabad on June 12. In an interview, he said the airline would support the victims' families and ruled out any prior issues with the aircraft.
New aviation rules propose demolition of obstructions near airports after Air India flight crash
India | Jun 19, 2025, 07:35 AM IST
In the wake of the recent Air India crash, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued draft rules titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, to prevent future flight hazards by regulating and removing structures that breach height limits near airports.

Iran’s Fattah missile challenges Israel’s Iron Dome with hypersonic precision | Know all about it
Explainers | Jun 18, 2025, 11:50 PM IST
Amid escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel, Tehran has deployed its newly-inducted Fattah hypersonic ballistic missile, capable of evading Israel’s advanced air defence systems, including the Iron Dome. Here's all you need to know about this advanced military weapon system.
Ahmedabad plane crash lone survivor carries brother’s remains, video captures emotional journey
India | Jun 18, 2025, 02:06 PM IST
Ramesh Vishwas Kumar, the lone survivor of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, was seen carrying the mortal remains of his brother Ajay during his funeral in Diu. A video showed Ramesh, who had been hospitalised with burns, participating in the cremation after being discharged.
13 IAS officers reshuffled in Gujarat: Key changes in urban development, rural affairs | See list
Gujarat | Jun 18, 2025, 01:11 PM IST
In a major bureaucratic overhaul, the Gujarat government has transferred 13 senior IAS officers across departments and districts. Ashwini Kumar, earlier in charge of urban development, has been moved to sports and youth affairs, while M Thennarasan has replaced him.
Panchayat head, aide shot dead in Bihar’s Lakhisarai; constable shoots self in Kaimur
Bihar | Jun 18, 2025, 01:03 PM IST
A mukhiya (village head) and his aide were shot dead in Bihar’s Lakhisarai district early Wednesday while returning from a local event, in what police suspect to be a case of old enmity. In a separate incident in Kaimur district, a 26-year-old police constable allegedly shot himself with his AK-47.
Air India Delhi to Bali flight returns as Indonesian volcano erupts, passengers deplaned
World | Jun 18, 2025, 10:19 AM IST
An Air India flight bound for Bali returned to Delhi on Wednesday after Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing volcanic ash into the atmosphere. The eruption triggered a red aviation alert, prompting multiple flight cancellations and diversions due to safety concerns.