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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

Elon Musk’s father, Errol Musk, to visit Ayodhya’s Ram temple during India tour in June
India | May 27, 2025, 06:31 PM IST
Errol Musk, father of Elon Musk, will visit India from June 1 to 6, during which he will pray at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and attend multiple business events. Now a member of Servotech Power Systems’ Global Advisory Board, Musk will meet Indian policymakers and industry leaders.
PM Modi to hold roadshow in Patna, address mega rally in Rohtas during two-day Bihar visit
Bihar | May 27, 2025, 06:19 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a two-day visit to Bihar on Thursday with a grand roadshow in Patna, where he will be felicitated for the success of Operation Sindoor. He will also inaugurate Patna airport’s new terminal and lay the foundation for a new airport in Bihta.
3 killed, several injured as Haryana Roadways bus rams stationary truck on Delhi-Jaipur highway
India | May 27, 2025, 05:28 PM IST
Three people, including two women, were killed and around a dozen others injured after a Haryana Roadways bus collided with a stationary container truck on National Highway 48 near the Bhambhroo flyover in Jaipur's Shahpura area.

Anushka Yadav's brother Akash warns Lalu over Tej Pratap's ouster from family and party | WATCH
Bihar | May 27, 2025, 05:49 PM IST
The Tej Pratap Yadav controversy deepened as Anushka Yadav's brother, Akash, accused the RJD leader of betrayal and warned Lalu Prasad Yadav against forcing his son to retract his commitment.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta hands over job letters to kin of 1984 riot victims, says justice long overdue
Delhi | May 27, 2025, 04:37 PM IST
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa handed over job appointment letters to 19 individuals from families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, as part of a broader plan to provide employment to 125 such individuals.
Bomb threat at Mumbai airport, one arrested, second hoax in two weeks
Maharashtra | May 27, 2025, 03:51 PM IST
Mumbai Police arrested a 35-year-old man, Manjeet Kumar Gautam, from the MIDC area on Tuesday in connection with a bomb threat to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The police had earlier received a threat call claiming the airport would be blown up by 2 pm.

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif offers peace talks with India, says willing to resolve all issues
World | May 26, 2025, 11:28 PM IST
During a visit to Tehran, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif expressed willingness to hold peace talks with India on key disputes including Kashmir and terrorism. He warned, however, of a strong response if provoked. The statement comes in the wake of recent military tensions between the two countries.
COVID on the rise in Karnataka: CM Siddaramaiah orders full preparedness amid rising Bengaluru cases
Karnataka | May 26, 2025, 10:19 PM IST
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, particularly in Bengaluru, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed health authorities to prepare for any potential surge. Hospitals are to ensure full readiness with ventilators, oxygen, and medicines, while weekly reviews of the situation will be conducted.
Delhi court closes POCSO case against ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh after complainant withdraws
India | May 26, 2025, 09:43 PM IST
A Delhi court has accepted the cancellation report filed by the police in a POCSO case against former WFI chief and ex-BJP MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. The minor wrestler who initially filed the complaint appeared before the court and confirmed she no longer wished to pursue the case.

Nitish Kumar stuns all by placing flowerpot on IAS officer’s head at Patna event, video goes viral
Bihar | May 26, 2025, 09:05 PM IST
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sparked a fresh controversy after he placed a flowerpot on the head of senior IAS officer S Siddharth during a government event in Patna. The unexpected gesture, caught on video, quickly went viral on social media, drawing mixed reactions.
Subramanian Swamy moves Supreme Court to seek national monument status for Ram Setu
India | May 26, 2025, 08:27 PM IST
Former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy has moved the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to act on his request to declare Ram Setu a national monument. In his plea, Swamy urged that Ram Setu, a chain of limestone shoals between India and Sri Lanka, qualifies as an Ancient Monument.
Gaurav Gogoi appointed Assam Congress president, replaces Bhupen Kumar Bora
Assam | May 26, 2025, 06:13 PM IST
The Congress on Sunday appointed MP Gaurav Gogoi as the new president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, replacing Bhupen Kumar Bora. The AICC also named Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey, and Pradip Sarkar as working presidents.

Covid cases in Delhi cross 100, here’s what Health Minister Pankaj Singh said on new variant
Delhi | May 26, 2025, 05:52 PM IST
Delhi has recorded 104 active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with symptoms restricted to mild viral illness. Health Minister Pankaj Singh and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta urged citizens not to panic, stating that the city’s hospitals are fully prepared as a precaution.
EXCLUSIVE: 'Lalu family lied to me', says Tej Pratap's wife Aishwarya after his expulsion from RJD
Bihar | May 26, 2025, 05:48 PM IST
Aishwarya Rai, the estranged wife of Tej Pratap Yadav, has made serious allegations against the Lalu Prasad Yadav family in an exclusive interview with India TV. She accused the family of deceiving her and treating her inhumanely, saying they turned her life into a "joke."
Jyoti Malhotra sent to 14-day judicial custody by Hisar court in Pakistan espionage case
India | May 26, 2025, 11:23 PM IST
A Hisar court on Sunday sent YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra to 14-day judicial custody in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged espionage links with Pakistan. Forensic analysis of her mobile phone and electronic gadgets revealed 12TB of digital data, including suspicious money trails.

Jyoti Malhotra's gadgets reveal espionage links, forensic report confirms VIP treatment in Pakistan
Haryana | May 26, 2025, 04:01 PM IST
The final forensic report of Indian travel vlogger Jyoti Malhotra’s electronic devices has confirmed her alleged links to Pakistan's intelligence agency ISI. Hisar police have recovered 12TB of digital data, revealing one-on-one communications with four Pakistan-origin individuals (PIOs).
PM Modi to flag off two new trains, including Vande Bharat, on Monday | Know routes, details
Gujarat | May 25, 2025, 11:25 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off two new trains from Dahod, Gujarat, on Monday via video conferencing. The new trains are expected to enhance regional connectivity, benefiting both pilgrims and daily commuters.
Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra, earliest onset in 35 years | Here's what IMD said
Maharashtra | May 25, 2025, 10:35 PM IST
The southwest monsoon arrived in Maharashtra on Sunday, marking its earliest onset in 35 years, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The monsoon, which hit Kerala a day earlier, is expected to reach Mumbai and other areas within three days.
Heavy rains lash Karnataka’s Coastal, Malnad areas, IMD issues red alert | Check updates
Karnataka | May 25, 2025, 10:01 PM IST
Heavy monsoon rains continued across coastal and Malnad Karnataka, disrupting normal life in Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru, and other regions. A red alert has been issued, and several rain-related incidents have been reported, including one death in Kodagu.
Indian strike on Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase caused more destruction, new satellite pics show
World | May 25, 2025, 11:32 PM IST
Fresh satellite images suggest that India’s airstrike on Pakistan’s Nur Khan airbase caused more extensive damage than initially reported. While earlier assessments had pointed to the destruction of two special-purpose trucks, new visuals show an entire complex near the strike location demolished.