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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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Russia: Kamchatka volcano erupts after 600 years, may be linked to major earthquake in far east
World | Aug 03, 2025, 04:12 PM IST
For the first time in 600 years, Russia's Krasheninnikov Volcano in the Kamchatka Peninsula has erupted, shortly after a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck the region. Scientists believe the eruption may be linked to the seismic activity, which also triggered eruptions from other volcanoes.
Bangladeshi model held in Kolkata for using fake Aadhaar, voter ID to seek Indian passport
India | Jul 31, 2025, 11:30 PM IST
A Bangladeshi woman, Shanta Paul, was arrested in Kolkata for using fake Indian documents to apply for a passport. She had entered India legally but later acquired forged IDs through agents and used them to attempt international travel. Police recovered both Bangladeshi and Indian IDs from her.
Chhattisgarh school principal held for taping nursery student’s mouth over ‘Radhe Radhe’ greeting
India | Jul 31, 2025, 10:16 PM IST
A school principal in Chhattisgarh's Durg district was arrested for allegedly punishing a three-and-a-half-year-old nursery student by hitting her and sealing her mouth with tape after she greeted with "Radhe Radhe". The incident took place at Mother Teresa English Medium School in Bagdumar village.

IN PICS: 9 Indian temples where mythological legends come alive in stone
India | Jul 31, 2025, 09:06 PM IST
India's ancient temples are more than just places of worship; they are living museums, where epic myths, gods, demons, and cosmic events are immortalised in stone. From Ramayana to Shiva Purana, these stunning temples narrate age-old stories through intricate carvings and artistry. Take a look:
West Bengal hikes Durga Puja grant to Rs 1.10 lakh, offers 80% power bill rebate
West Bengal | Jul 31, 2025, 07:26 PM IST
In a major pre-election announcement, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday increased the state government’s financial grant for Durga Puja committees to Rs 1.10 lakh, up from last year’s Rs 85,000. She also declared an 80% rebate on electricity bills for these committees.
'Sudden braking on highways without warning is negligence': Top court in landmark road safety ruling
India | Jul 31, 2025, 06:59 PM IST
The Supreme Court has ruled that abruptly applying brakes on a highway without warning amounts to negligence. The decision came in a case involving a 2017 accident in Tamil Nadu, where an engineering student lost his leg after a car braked suddenly, causing him to fall and be run over by a bus.

Pakistan court sentences 166 PTI workers for 10 years, days before 'Free Imran Khan movement'
World | Jul 31, 2025, 06:01 PM IST
A Pakistan anti-terrorism court has sentenced 166 members of Imran Khan’s party, PTI, including top opposition leaders, to 10 years in jail over their alleged involvement in the May 9, 2023 riots following Khan’s arrest. This comes ahead of PTI’s planned ‘Free Imran Khan Movement’ starting August 5.
Mist to fight smog: Delhi govt to install mist sprayers in Connaught Place, Khan Market to cut dust
Delhi | Jul 31, 2025, 05:34 PM IST
The Delhi government, in collaboration with the MCD, is rolling out a Rs 15-crore project to install mist sprayers on electric poles across major roads and public spaces to combat dust pollution. The project will be implemented in three phases, covering 24 roads and key locations.
Dharmasthala mass burial probe: Skeletal remains found at sixth site, first with physical evidence
Karnataka | Jul 31, 2025, 04:41 PM IST
In a major development in the Dharmasthala mass burial probe, partial skeletal remains were recovered at site number 6, making it the first among 15 identified locations to yield physical evidence. Forensic teams have secured the remains, and further excavation is underway.

Patna Metro launch pushed beyond August 15: What’s the new date and why was it delayed?
Bihar | Jul 31, 2025, 04:06 PM IST
The launch of the Patna Metro, initially planned for August 15, has been postponed to August 23 due to pending technical and operational preparations. Only three stations will be operational in the first phase instead of five, as originally planned.
Special festive trains to run between Bengaluru–Thiruvananthapuram and Shirdi–Tirupati: Railways
India | Jul 30, 2025, 11:33 PM IST
Railways have announced special trains to manage festive season rush and pilgrim traffic. The South Western Railway will run multiple special express trains between Bengaluru and Thiruvananthapuram North in August and September.
CM YUVA scheme turning job seekers into job creators, 68,000 youth getting Rs 2,751 crore aid: Yogi
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 30, 2025, 10:24 PM IST
At the CM YUVA Conclave and Expo-2025 in Lucknow, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the CM YUVA Yojana has turned 68,000 job seekers into entrepreneurs through Rs 2,751 crore in interest- and collateral-free loans.

MP high court upholds life term of professor who used science to defend husband’s murder charge
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 30, 2025, 09:23 PM IST
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has upheld the life sentence of Mamta Pathak, a former chemistry professor, for murdering her husband, Dr Neeraj Pathak, by electrocution in 2021. The couple had a strained relationship, and the case was built on strong circumstantial evidence.
Nithari case: Supreme Court rejects 14 pleas against Surendra Koli’s acquittal, calls probe flawed
India | Jul 30, 2025, 07:47 PM IST
The Supreme Court has dismissed 14 appeals challenging the acquittal of Surendra Koli in the 2006 Nithari serial killings case. The court upheld the Allahabad High Court’s decision, stating there was no legal error or "perversity" in its findings.
CBI acts on SC orders, registers 22 FIRs against NCR builders cheating homebuyers through loan scams
India | Jul 30, 2025, 06:18 PM IST
Acting on Supreme Court directions, the CBI has registered 22 FIRs against builders and unknown bank officials involved in allegedly cheating thousands of homebuyers in the NCR through fraudulent subvention schemes. The CBI conducted searches at 47 locations across Delhi-NCR and seized documents.

Mangaluru girl enters Golden Book of World Records with 170-hour-long Bharatanatyam performance
Trending | Jul 30, 2025, 05:06 PM IST
Remona Evette Pereira, a final-year BA student from St Aloysius University in Mangaluru, has set a global record by performing Bharatanatyam continuously for 170 hours. Her performance, held from July 21 to 28, earned her a place in the Golden Book of World Records.
Bombay HC raps police for forcing doctors to reveal identities of minor girls seeking abortion
Maharashtra | Jul 30, 2025, 04:47 PM IST
The Bombay High Court has strongly rebuked the police for insisting that doctors disclose the identities of minor girls seeking abortions, calling it harassment and a violation of a 2022 Supreme Court ruling. The court was hearing a petition from a Mumbai-based gynaecologist.
Gurugram woman mauled by pet Husky during morning walk, suffers serious injuries, video goes viral
India | Jul 30, 2025, 04:08 PM IST
A woman in Gurugram was seriously injured after being attacked by a pet Husky during her morning walk on Golf Course Road. CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral, prompting a police investigation. The video shows the dog suddenly pouncing on the woman, biting her and knocking her down.
British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Meghnad Desai dies at 85, PM Modi pays tribute
India | Jul 29, 2025, 11:27 PM IST
Renowned British-Indian economist and House of Lords peer Lord Meghnad Desai passed away at the age of 85 in Gurugram, reportedly due to a health issue. Born in Vadodara in 1940, Desai earned a PhD in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and taught at the London School of Economics.
Income Tax department denies rate change under new I-T Bill, calls reports misleading
Business | Jul 29, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
The Income Tax Department has clarified that the new Income Tax Bill, 2025, does not propose any changes to existing tax rates, including for long-term capital gains. The bill is focused solely on simplifying the language of the statute and removing outdated or redundant provisions.