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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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TCS to cut 12,000 jobs this year amid AI disruption, weak demand
Business | Jul 27, 2025, 04:58 PM IST
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) plans to lay off around 12,000 employees, about 2% of its global workforce, over 2025, primarily targeting mid- and senior-level roles. The company cites the need to become "future-ready" amid economic uncertainty and disruptions caused by artificial intelligence.
BJD corporator arrested for rape, suspended from party amid rising crimes against women in Odisha
India | Jul 27, 2025, 04:27 PM IST
BJD corporator Amaresh Jena was arrested from Balasore on Sunday in connection with a rape case filed by a 19-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar. The woman alleged Jena exploited her sexually since she was 17, forced an abortion, and threatened her.
PM Modi meets King Charles, gifts him tree as part of ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign
World | Jul 24, 2025, 11:45 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles in London shortly after India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement on July 24. The deal, expected to boost annual bilateral trade by USD 34 billion, grants near-zero duty access to key Indian exports.

Karnataka minister directs strict enforcement of ban on PoP Ganesha, Gowri idols ahead of festivals
Karnataka | Jul 24, 2025, 09:42 PM IST
Karnataka Forest and Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre has directed local bodies to strictly enforce the ban on Plaster of Paris Gowri and Ganesha idols ahead of the August 26–27 festivals. He urged officials to promote eco-friendly clay idols and warned of the environmental and hazars of PoP.
66 Naxalites surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, 49 carried rewards totalling over Rs 2.27 cr
India | Jul 24, 2025, 07:44 PM IST
In a major crackdown on Maoist insurgency, 66 Naxalites, including 49 carrying a total bounty of Rs 2.27 crore, surrendered across five districts in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar division on Thursday. Among them were several key Maoist operatives with high rewards including an Odisha state committee member.
Bhopal drug crackdown uncovers blackmail, abuse, and arms link in high-profile syndicate
India | Jul 24, 2025, 07:18 PM IST
Bhopal Police has unearthed a high-profile drug network operating across the city’s nightlife hotspots, days before a major party was scheduled to be held on August 2. The alleged kingpin, Yasin Ahmed, was not only organising the party but also running a large-scale drug syndicate.

Why are Thailand and Cambodia clashing over an 11th-century Shiva temple? Explained
World | Jul 25, 2025, 12:38 PM IST
An 11th-century Shiva temple complex on the contested Thailand-Cambodia border has triggered deadly clashes after a drone incident and landmine blast. The dispute, rooted in colonial-era boundaries, involves both cultural pride and geopolitical claims.
India-UK FTA: Goa's feni, Kerala's toddy, Nashik's wines now to find shelf space in British stores
Business | Jul 24, 2025, 05:46 PM IST
India's traditional craft alcoholic beverages like feni, toddy, and artisanal wines will gain access to UK retail and hospitality markets under the new India-UK free trade agreement. These drinks will benefit from GI protection and are part of India's larger push to grow alcoholic beverage exports.
DGCA issues four show cause notices to Air India over crew duty, training and operational violations
India | Jul 24, 2025, 03:48 PM IST
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued four show-cause notices to Air India regarding violations related to cabin crew duty limits, training standards, and operational procedures. The notices follow voluntary disclosures made by the airline in June.

‘My House, My Right’: Maharashtra rolls out ambitious housing policy to build 50 lakh homes
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2025, 11:41 PM IST
Maharashtra has launched an ambitious housing policy titled ‘My House, My Right’, aiming to build 50 lakh homes in the next 10 years and make the state slum-free. The policy focuses on affordable housing for EWS, LIG and MIG categories, slum redevelopment through PPPs, and inclusive housing for all.
No salary for employees without Face App attendance, says Maharashtra Revenue Minister Bawankule
Maharashtra | Jul 23, 2025, 11:25 PM IST
Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule has announced that revenue department employees must mark attendance through the government’s 'Face App' from office premises to receive their August salary.
Telangana rains: IMD forecasts heavy showers; NDRF, SDRF teams put on alert | Top updates
Telangana | Jul 23, 2025, 09:17 PM IST
Heavy rains over the past 24 hours disrupted normal life in several parts of Telangana, including Hyderabad and Karimnagar, prompting the government to deploy emergency teams and issue alerts. The IMD has forecast very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across multiple districts until July 26.

Elderly UK woman dies after dog lick leads to fatal infection | What did exactly happen?
World | Jul 23, 2025, 08:09 PM IST
An 83-year-old woman in Norfolk, UK, died from sepsis after her granddaughter’s dog licked a wound on her leg. The woman, June Baxter, had sustained the injury at home on June 29 and was later diagnosed with a severe infection caused by a bacterium commonly found in the mouths of domestic animals.
Two Bengaluru women forced to strip, held hostage in nine-hour ‘digital arrest’ scam
Karnataka | Jul 23, 2025, 06:23 PM IST
Two women in Bengaluru were held hostage for nearly nine hours in a “digital arrest” scam by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai police. The fraudsters accused them of involvement in crimes like money laundering and murder, shared accurate personal details, and demanded money.
BJP accuses SP of holding political meet in mosque, Akhilesh Yadav calls it diversion tactic
Uttar Pradesh | Jul 23, 2025, 05:52 PM IST
The BJP accused Samajwadi Party leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, of holding a political meeting inside a mosque near Parliament, citing a widely circulated photograph. Akhilesh Yadav said faith unites and accused the BJP of spreading negativity for political gain.

India working with UK over alleged misidentification of Air India crash victims' remains: MEA
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:39 PM IST
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said it is working closely with UK authorities following allegations of misidentification of remains repatriated after the June 12 crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad.
When will the bullet train corridor from Mumbai to Sabarmati be fully ready? Vaishnaw answers
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:01 PM IST
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the Lok Sabha that the entire Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train corridor is expected to be completed by December 2029, with the Gujarat section (Vapi to Sabarmati) likely to be ready by December 2027.
Administrative reshuffle in Odisha: 49 IAS officers transferred, 15 districts get new collectors
India | Jul 22, 2025, 11:49 PM IST
The Odisha government on Tuesday transferred 49 IAS officers in a major administrative reshuffle affecting several senior ranks, including additional chief secretaries, principal secretaries, and district collectors. Fifteen of the state’s 30 districts will have new collectors.
Fadnavis responds to birthday praise from Pawar, Uddhav: 'We are not enemies'
Maharashtra | Jul 22, 2025, 11:14 PM IST
On his 55th birthday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis received warm praise from political rivals Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, who contributed tributes to a coffee table book titled Maharashtra Nayak, released by Governor C P Radhakrishnan.
Ahmedabad airport receives bomb threat, security sweep conducted
Gujarat | Jul 22, 2025, 09:37 PM IST
Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday, prompting a full security sweep by police, the cyber crime branch, and CISF personnel. No suspicious items were found, and the threat was declared a hoax.