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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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Traffic diversion in Noida, Greater Noida on July 30 amid farmers' protest call | Advisory issued
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 29, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
Several key routes in Noida and Greater Noida will see traffic diversions on Wednesday, July 30, due to a planned protest and mahapanchayat by farmers under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, Gautam Buddh Nagar Police said in a traffic advisory on Tuesday.
No world leader or country stopped us from taking action against Pakistan: PM Modi | Top quotes
India | Jul 29, 2025, 11:53 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the Lok Sabha during a special discussion on Operation Sindoor. PM Modi praised the precision strike carried out by Indian forces, underlined the government's resolve to combat terrorism, and accused Pakistan of sheltering terror masterminds.
Govt informed Pakistan that it didn't have political will: Rahul Gandhi repeats 'surrender' jibe
India | Jul 29, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi accused the government of lacking the political will to act decisively, alleging that it had “informed Pakistan” before the military operation.

‘Pakistan is now a wife...’: Hanuman Beniwal’s cheeky remark sparks laughter in Lok Sabha
India | Jul 29, 2025, 05:31 PM IST
During a Lok Sabha debate on ‘Operation Sindoor’, Nagaur MP and RLP chief Hanuman Beniwal lightened the mood with a humorous remark comparing Pakistan to a wife, saying, “India has applied sindoor to Pakistan, now only the bidaai is left, bring her home.”
Indian-origin Delta pilot arrested in San Francisco minutes after landing | Here's why
World | Jul 29, 2025, 05:20 PM IST
Indian-origin Delta Airlines pilot Rustam Bhagwagar was arrested inside the cockpit at San Francisco International Airport just 10 minutes after landing a flight from Minneapolis. The 34-year-old is accused of sexually abusing a child under 10 in an April case.
Punjab declares holiday on July 31 to mark Udham Singh’s martyrdom | What all will remain closed?
India | Jul 29, 2025, 03:57 PM IST
The Punjab government has declared a gazetted holiday on July 31 to mark the martyrdom day of Shaheed Udham Singh. All state government offices, educational institutions, and boards and corporations will remain closed. A state-level tribute event will also be held in Sunam, his birthplace.

Delhi Assembly session from August 4, key bill to regulate private school fee hikes likely
Delhi | Jul 28, 2025, 11:50 PM IST
The five-day monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on August 4 and is expected to be paperless under the NeVA system. A key focus will be the introduction of a bill to regulate private school fee hikes.
Anurag Thakur calls Rahul Gandhi ‘poster boy of Pakistan’s propaganda’ in Operation Sindoor debate
India | Jul 28, 2025, 09:55 PM IST
During the Lok Sabha debate on Operation Sindoor, BJP MP Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing its leaders of defending Pakistan and undermining the Indian Army. He criticised Rahul Gandhi as the “poster boy of Pakistan propaganda”.
Maharashtra issues social media guidelines for officials, warns of disciplinary action if violated
Maharashtra | Jul 28, 2025, 11:55 PM IST
The Maharashtra government has issued strict social media guidelines for state employees, warning of disciplinary action for violations. Officials must avoid criticising government policies, keep personal and official accounts separate, and refrain from using official symbols in personal posts.

Amit Shah slams Congress as Jaishankar defends India’s diplomacy after Operation Sindoor | Video
India | Jul 28, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
Amit Shah on Monday launched a sharp attack on the Congress in Lok Sabha for disrupting S Jaishankar’s statement on Operation Sindoor, saying their refusal to listen to a minister who has taken an oath of allegiance is precisely why they “will sit in the Opposition for the next 20 years.”
Bihar's ‘Dog Babu’, son of ‘Kutta Babu’ gets residence certificate, FIR against applicant, officials
Bihar | Jul 28, 2025, 06:43 PM IST
In a bizarre incident from Bihar’s Patna district, a residence certificate was issued in the name of a stray dog, "Dog Babu", listing its parents as "Kutta Babu" and "Kutiya Devi". The certificate, issued during the special revision of electoral rolls, went viral online.
Video shows 25-year-old Hyderabad man collapse, die while playing badminton
Hyderabad | Jul 28, 2025, 11:54 PM IST
A 25-year-old man, Gundla Rakesh, collapsed and died of a suspected heart attack while playing badminton at Nagole Stadium in Hyderabad. CCTV footage shows him suddenly collapsing during a match. Despite immediate CPR attempts by fellow players, he was declared "brought dead" at the hospital.

Centre issues nationwide directive to audit school safety, boost student well-being | Key points
Education | Jul 28, 2025, 05:48 PM IST
The Ministry of Education has instructed all States and Union Territories to urgently implement comprehensive safety and well-being measures across schools and child-related facilities. These include mandatory safety audits in line with national disaster guidelines.
Six-year-old dies, teacher injured as school gate slab collapses in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer
Rajasthan | Jul 28, 2025, 04:07 PM IST
A six-year-old boy died and a teacher was injured after a concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government school collapsed in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district. The incident occurred just days after seven children were killed in a school building collapse in Jhalawar, sparking outrage.
Kharge recalls being passed over for Karnataka CM post after 1999 Congress win
Karnataka | Jul 27, 2025, 11:32 PM IST
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed disappointment over being overlooked for the Karnataka Chief Minister’s post in 1999, despite leading the Congress Legislature Party to victory. Kharge was speaking at an event in Bengaluru's Vijayapura.

Delhi-NCR prepares for mega disaster drill 'Exercise Suraksha Chakra' from July 29–August 1
Delhi | Jul 27, 2025, 10:51 PM IST
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with the Indian Army and state governments of Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, will conduct Exercise Suraksha Chakra from July 29 to August 1 across 18 districts in the Delhi-NCR.
Fake embassy scam: 162 foreign trips, Rs 300 crore fraud | Major revelations in Ghaziabad case
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 27, 2025, 09:29 PM IST
Harsh Vardhan Jain, arrested in Ghaziabad, is at the center of a massive Rs 300 crore fraud involving a fake embassy operated from a rented home. Over the past 10 years, Jain made 162 foreign trips and held offshore accounts.
Hyderabad fertility clinic owner among eight held in illegal baby-selling racket
Hyderabad | Jul 27, 2025, 08:28 PM IST
Hyderabad police busted an illegal surrogacy and baby-selling racket with the arrest of eight people, including fertility clinic owner Dr A Namratha. The scam came to light after a couple discovered via DNA testing that a baby given to them through supposed surrogacy was not biologically theirs.
India TV chairman Rajat Sharma visits Luxe Dental Clinic, lauds Dr Ishman's transformation work
Delhi | Jul 27, 2025, 10:38 PM IST
India TV Chairman Rajat Sharma visited Dr Ishman’s Luxe Dental Clinic in Greater Kailash, Delhi, where he felicitated dentists undergoing cosmetic dentistry training. Known for smile makeovers using porcelain veneers, Dr Ishman has treated actors and influencers from India and abroad.
EC says over 7.24 crore Bihar voters submitted forms in roll revision drive | Highlights from report
India | Jul 27, 2025, 11:38 PM IST
Over 7.24 crore voters, 91.69% of Bihar’s electorate, submitted enumeration forms during the Special Intense Revision (SIR) held from June 24 to July 25, 2025, the Election Commission said. The drive saw large-scale involvement from political parties and election officials across 38 districts.