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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

BRS rift widens as K Kavitha alleges bid to merge party with BJP during her jail term
Telangana | May 29, 2025, 10:12 PM IST
BRS MLC K Kavitha has alleged that during her imprisonment in the Delhi liquor policy-linked money laundering case, some individuals within the party attempted to merge BRS with the BJP, a move she claims to have firmly rejected.
Mewat cleric held for spying for Pakistan, sent Indian SIM cards, crucial info to ISI
India | May 29, 2025, 11:26 PM IST
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has arrested a 34-year-old man named Qasim from Mewat for allegedly spying for Pakistan’s intelligence agency, ISI. Qasim, a cleric from Rajasthan’s Dhing district, had travelled to Pakistan twice in the last year, where he reportedly underwent espionage training.
Muhammad Yunus calls for peace in Asia but silent on Bangladesh freeing 1971 war crimes convict
World | May 29, 2025, 08:19 PM IST
Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus warned that peace is becoming increasingly fragile across Asia due to man-made conflicts. His remarks came just days after the country's Supreme Court acquitted Jamaat-e-Islami leader ATM Azharul Islam, who had been sentenced to death for 1971 war crimes.

Mangaluru youth’s murder: Three arrested, CM Siddaramaiah reviews law and order
Karnataka | May 29, 2025, 06:42 PM IST
Three people have been arrested in connection with the murder of Abdul Rahiman in Mangaluru's Bantwal area, suspected to be a retaliatory act following the killing of Hindutva activist Suhas Shetty on May 1. CM Siddaramaiah reviewed the law and order situation and called for communal harmony.
Top Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma arrested in Odisha’s Koraput, arms recovered
India | May 29, 2025, 06:07 PM IST
Top Maoist leader Kunjam Hidma, an Area Committee Member of the banned CPI (Maoist), was arrested after an encounter in Odisha’s Koraput district. Security forces recovered an AK-47 and other arms from the site. Hidma is linked to multiple violent incidents across Odisha, Andhra, and Chhattisgarh.
Ramdas Athawale says no record of surgical strikes during UPA rule, defends Operation Sindoor
India | May 29, 2025, 05:08 PM IST
Union Minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday said he was not aware of any surgical strikes carried out during the Congress-led UPA regime, asserting that such operations are only known to have happened under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.

Mamata hits back at Modi over Bengal attack, says PM politicising terror fight for votes
West Bengal | May 29, 2025, 04:45 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned PM Modi's criticism of the TMC government during a rally in Alipurduar, calling it politically charged and ill-timed. She said the attack came even as an all-party Indian delegation is touring foreign nations to build pressure against Pakistan-backed terrorism.
Scientists to visit farmers’ homes ahead of kharif season, teach better practices: Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh | May 29, 2025, 04:08 PM IST
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday launched the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide campaign that will run from May 29 to June 12. As part of the initiative, agricultural scientists will visit farmers in their villages to demonstrate modern farming techniques.
IMD issues orange alert for Delhi as heavy rains, gusty winds likely on Friday
Delhi | May 28, 2025, 11:42 PM IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a 'yellow' and then an 'orange' alert for Delhi, warning of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds up to 70 kmph on Thursday and Friday. The orange alert advises residents to stay alert for potentially disruptive weather.

Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan postpone Operation Shield, no civil defence mock drill on May 29
India | May 28, 2025, 11:04 PM IST
The civil defence exercise "Operation Shield", which was scheduled for May 29, 2025, has been postponed in Haryana, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Chandigarh due to administrative reasons. There will be no blackout or mock drills in these regions on the planned date.
Haryana to observe 15-minute blackout across 22 districts during civil defence mock drill on May 29
Haryana | May 28, 2025, 09:18 PM IST
Haryana will conduct a 15-minute blackout on May 29, 2025, from 8:00 pm to 8:15 pm as part of the civil defence exercise Operation Shield. The drill will be held across all 22 districts of the state and will simulate wartime scenarios like air raids and drone strikes.
Eid-ul-Azha 2025 to be celebrated in India on June 7 as crescent moon sighted
India | May 28, 2025, 11:51 PM IST
The crescent moon marking the start of Zil Hijjah has been sighted in India. As a result, Eid al-Adha (Bakrid) will be celebrated across the country on June 7, 2025 (Saturday).

Senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar killed in Gaza airstrike by Israel: Benjamin Netanyahu
World | May 28, 2025, 09:49 PM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that senior Hamas leader Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Sinwar, a key mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attack—was named by Netanyahu in a list of Hamas figures eliminated by Israeli forces.
‘Proximity to Pakistan’ or ‘political cinema’? Himanta Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi clash over 2013 visit
Assam | May 28, 2025, 06:01 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi of maintaining proximity with the Pakistani establishment, claiming his 2013 visit to Pakistan was facilitated by the country's Home Department and linked to the ISI.
Shashi Tharoor's 'colour of Sindoor' speech draws 'BJP super spokesperson' dig from party colleague
India | May 28, 2025, 05:26 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks in Panama City, praising India’s cross-border counterterrorism strikes under the Modi government, have drawn criticism from his party colleague Udit Raj. Tharoor stated that terrorists have begun to realise attacks on India will incur consequences.

Cabinet clears MSP hike for Kharif crops, farm credit relief, and railway infra expansion | Details
India | May 28, 2025, 04:30 PM IST
The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a set of major decisions in agriculture and infrastructure. It cleared the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for Kharif crops for the 2025–26 season, ensuring farmers receive at least 50% profit over cost, with a procurement outlay of Rs 2.07 lakh crore.
Ghulam Nabi Azad, ex-Jammu and Kashmir CM, hospitalised during all-party delegation outreach to Gulf
India | May 27, 2025, 11:52 PM IST
Former Union Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has been hospitalised during an all-party delegation visit to the Gulf region. BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda confirmed Azad is stable and under medical supervision.
Kamal Haasan under fire for saying 'Kannada born out of Tamil' at film event in Chennai
Tamil Nadu | May 27, 2025, 11:37 PM IST
Actor Kamal Haasan has sparked controversy with his statement claiming Kannada "was born out of Tamil" during a film event in Chennai. His remarks drew protests from pro-Kannada groups in Karnataka and criticism from BJP leader BY Vijayendra.
Philippines opens visa-free entry for Indian tourists under new travel rules | Key details
World | May 27, 2025, 09:50 PM IST
The Philippines has introduced two new visa-free travel options for Indian citizens, effective May 2025. Travellers can now stay in the country for up to 14 days without a visa for tourism, or up to 30 days if they hold valid visas or residency from countries like the US, UK, Japan, or Schengen.
Two injured in sword attack in Dakshina Kannada, second such incident in a month
Karnataka | May 27, 2025, 08:01 PM IST
Two men were injured in a sword attack in Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, on Tuesday, in what is the second such incident in the district this month. The victims, Imtiyaz and Kalandar, were attacked while unloading gravel. One sustained serious injuries. Police are investigating the case.