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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

Navi Mumbai nursing student dies by suicide, principal booked for casteist abuse
Maharashtra | Jun 11, 2025, 02:43 PM IST
A 19-year-old nursing student in Navi Mumbai allegedly died by suicide after facing repeated caste-based humiliation from his college principal. The student, a member of a Scheduled Caste, was in the first year of a BSc Nursing course and was found dead in his hostel room on June 3.
Bulldozers raze encroachments in Delhi's Kalkaji, crackdown likely on Batla House, Muradi Road too
Delhi | Jun 11, 2025, 12:53 PM IST
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) on Tuesday launched a large-scale demolition drive in multiple parts of the city, targeting illegal constructions in the Kalkaji slum cluster, Batla House, and Muradi Road areas.
Islam tops global religious growth charts, adds 300 million followers in a decade: Report
World | Jun 11, 2025, 02:33 PM IST
A new report titled “How the Global Religious Landscape Changed From 2010 to 2020” finds that Islam was the fastest-growing major religion over the decade, expanding by 21% globally, twice the rate of the overall world population. Take a look at the key figures and major factors driving this growth.

Kinara Hotel fire: Bombay HC holds BMC liable, orders Rs 50 lakh compensation for victims' families
Maharashtra | Jun 11, 2025, 10:15 AM IST
The Bombay High Court has held the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) responsible for the 2015 fire at Hotel City Kinara in Mumbai's Kurla area that killed eight people. The court directed BMC to pay Rs 50 lakh compensation to each victim’s family within 12 weeks.
Sonam had made up her mind to kill Raja, lured him to northeast with temple visit plan: Police
India | Jun 11, 2025, 02:04 PM IST
Raja Raghuvanshi murder case update: Indore Crime Branch sources revealed that Sonam was determined to kill Raja and orchestrated the murder plot with her lover Raj Kushwaha and his accomplices. She lured Raja from Indore to Meghalaya via Guwahati under the pretext of visiting the Kamakhya temple.
Railways to issue final passenger charts with confirmed seats 24 hours before train departure
India | Jun 11, 2025, 08:54 AM IST
Indian Railways has launched a pilot project to issue final reservation charts 24 hours before train departures, replacing the current practice of releasing charts just four hours in advance. The trial began on June 6 in the Bikaner Division of Western Railway and aims to reduce travel uncertainty.

Khaby Lame, world’s top TikTok star, leaves US after ICE detention | Here's why
World | Jun 11, 2025, 07:58 AM IST
TikTok megastar Khaby Lame, known for his silent reaction videos, left the US after being briefly detained by ICE at Las Vegas airport for overstaying his visa. However, he was allowed to depart voluntarily, avoiding a formal deportation.
LA protests: Curfew imposed after violence, Trump vows to 'liberate Los Angeles' | Top updates
World | Jun 11, 2025, 09:04 AM IST
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has imposed an overnight curfew in parts of downtown LA following a surge in vandalism and looting during recent protests. The unrest, initially sparked by immigration raids, prompted US President Donald Trump to deploy an additional 2,000 National Guard troops.
Delhi Police arrests rape-murder accused of nine-year-old girl after encounter near Hapur
Crime | Jun 11, 2025, 06:49 AM IST
Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested a 28-year-old man near Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl in northeast Delhi’s Dayalpur area. The accused, a resident of Nehru Vihar, attempted to flee custody and attacked a constable with a hidden blade.

Why can't India count how many die in its heatwaves each year and why does it matter?
Explainers | Jun 11, 2025, 01:09 PM IST
India is experiencing increasingly severe heatwaves, but there is no accurate count of how many people are dying due to extreme heat. A PTI investigation reveals that many deaths, especially among the poor and undocumented, go unrecorded or are misclassified.
Bengaluru techie stabs girlfriend 17 times in OYO hotel room, police launch manhunt
Karnataka | Jun 09, 2025, 02:20 PM IST
In Bengaluru, a 33-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her 25-year-old software engineer boyfriend inside a hotel room after she tried to end their relationship. The incident, which occurred on June 6, surfaced two days later when hotel staff alerted police.
Modi govt has laid strong foundation for a developed, self-reliant India: Nadda on NDA's 11 years
India | Jun 11, 2025, 01:20 PM IST
BJP president JP Nadda, marking 11 years of the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, said it has laid a strong foundation for a "developed and self-reliant India." He credited the government for ushering in transparency, visionary governance, and people-centric policies.

Indore honeymoon murder: Meghalaya DGP confirms wife hired killers, police reveal new details
India | Jun 09, 2025, 02:05 PM IST
Meghalaya DGP Idashisha Nongrang has confirmed that Indore tourist Raja Raghuvanshi was murdered during his honeymoon at the behest of his wife, Sonam, who allegedly hired three men to kill him. The couple had arrived in Meghalaya on May 20, and Raja went missing on May 23.
Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus thanks PM Modi for Eid greetings, stresses mutual respect
World | Jun 09, 2025, 09:24 AM IST
Bangladesh’s interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Eid-ul-Adha greetings, stating that mutual respect and shared values would continue to guide India-Bangladesh ties. In a letter dated June 6, Yunus said the festival fosters unity and reflection.
Indore tourist killing: A day-by-day account of the Meghalaya honeymoon murder
India | Jun 09, 2025, 09:12 AM IST
An Indore man, Raja Raghuvanshi, was allegedly murdered during his honeymoon in Meghalaya by contract killers hired by his wife, Sonam. The couple went missing on May 23 while vacationing in Sohra. Raja's body was found in a gorge on June 2, with signs of foul play, including missing jewellery.

CM Fadnavis flags off Bharat Gaurav tourist train from Mumbai, showcasing Shivaji Maharaj's legacy
Maharashtra | Jun 09, 2025, 08:22 AM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis flagged off the Bharat Gaurav Express from Mumbai on Sunday, coinciding with the 351st anniversary of Shiv Rajyabhishek. The six-day heritage tour will cover key historical sites linked to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Two dead in fire at Delhi’s Dilshad Garden, e-rickshaw charging suspected as cause
Delhi | Jun 09, 2025, 06:45 AM IST
Two people, aged 24 and 60, were killed after a fire broke out late Sunday night in the Kodi Colony area of Delhi’s Dilshad Garden. Fire officials said the blaze, which also destroyed two e-rickshaws and motorcycles, likely began during e-rickshaw charging.
'Write to us formally: EC tells Rahul Gandhi on Maharashtra election rigging charge
Maharashtra | Jun 08, 2025, 11:37 PM IST
The Election Commission has said it will formally respond to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s rigging allegations only if he submits a written complaint. EC sources noted that Gandhi did not attend the poll panel’s May 15 outreach meeting, unlike other national parties.
Three Congress MLAs sworn in as Telangana ministers in first cabinet expansion under Revanth Reddy
Telangana | Jun 08, 2025, 02:03 PM IST
Telangana CM A. Revanth Reddy inducted three Congress MLAs—G. Vivek Venkata Swamy, Adluri Laxman Kumar, and Vakiti Srihari—into the state cabinet on Sunday. The first expansion since December 2023 brings the cabinet to 12, aiming for inclusive representation of SC and BC communities.
Cricketer Rinku Singh, MP Priya Saroj to get engaged today in Lucknow before 300 VIP guests
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 08, 2025, 02:32 PM IST
Indian cricketer Rinku Singh and newly elected SP MP Priya Saroj are getting engaged today (June 8) at Lucknow’s Centrum Hotel. The ceremony, attended by over 300 VIP guests including Akhilesh and Dimple Yadav, marks a union of cricket and politics.