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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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'Live life': Anupam Kher recalls his father's final words in Aap Ki Adalat, breaks down
Bollywood | Jul 13, 2025, 11:58 AM IST
In an emotional appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, actor Anupam Kher broke down while recalling his father’s final words—“Live life”—spoken just minutes before his death. Kher shared touching anecdotes about his father’s unwavering support, including a trunk full of his press clippings and trophies.
Navi Mumbai airport set for September launch, to be India’s most modern terminal: CM Devendra Fadnav
Maharashtra | Jul 12, 2025, 09:18 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced that the first passenger flight from the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) will take off in September 2025. With 94% of construction complete, the project is on track for a September 30 launch, pending PM Narendra Modi’s availability.
First look of Anupam Kher as Mahatma Gandhi in 'The Bengal Files' revealed in Aap Ki Adalat
Bollywood | Jul 13, 2025, 11:59 AM IST
Actor Anupam Kher unveiled his first look as Mahatma Gandhi in Vivek Agnihotri’s upcoming film The Bengal Files: Right To Live, based on the 1946 Calcutta Killings and Noakhali riots in the popular show Aap Ki Adalat. Kher revealed he spent a year preparing for the role, adopting Gandhi’s lifestyle.

Air India crash: International media highlights fuel switch anomaly revealed by AAIB report
World | Jul 12, 2025, 06:14 PM IST
Leading global media outlets, including The Guardian, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, have closely covered the Air India Flight AI171 crash, focusing on the AAIB’s preliminary report that highlights a dual engine fuel cut-off just seconds after takeoff.
Russian woman, two children found living in remote Karnataka cave for days, rescued
Karnataka | Jul 12, 2025, 05:09 PM IST
A Russian woman and her two daughters were rescued from a remote cave in the Ramatirtha hills of Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, where they had been living in seclusion for nearly two weeks. Discovered by police during a routine patrol, Mohi had set up a makeshift home inside the cave.
Madhya Pradesh: Pregnant woman demands road for village, MP says she will be shifted before delivery
Madhya Pradesh | Jul 12, 2025, 04:29 PM IST
In Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district, a pregnant woman, Leela Sahu, has renewed her demand for a motorable road to her remote village, alleging inaction by BJP MP Rajesh Mishra despite past assurances. Responding to the demand, MP Mishra said she could be shifted to a hospital ahead of delivery.

Gujarat bridge collapse: Govt suspends four engineers, 17 bodies recovered, search on for 3 missing
Gujarat | Jul 10, 2025, 11:27 PM IST
Seventeen people have died in the Mahisagar river bridge collapse in Gujarat’s Vadodara district, with search operations ongoing for three missing persons. The four-decade-old bridge, connecting Anand and Vadodara, collapsed early Wednesday, sending vehicles into the river.
Maharashtra to merge six cantonment boards with municipal bodies, CM Fadnavis greenlights reform
Maharashtra | Jul 10, 2025, 09:37 PM IST
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced the merger or reorganisation of six cantonment boards across the state to improve civic services and infrastructure. The move follows a Union government policy to address jurisdictional challenges in cantonment areas.
Who is Harjit Singh Laddi, BKI terrorist and NIA's most wanted linked to Kapil Sharma's cafe attack?
India | Jul 10, 2025, 07:54 PM IST
Harjit Singh 'Laddi', a Germany-based operative of the banned Khalistani terror outfit Babbar Khalsa International (BKI), has reportedly claimed responsibility for the recent gun attack on comedian Kapil Sharma's café in Surrey, Canada.

Shashi Tharoor is top UDF pick for Kerala CM ahead of 2026 polls, shares survey amid strained party
India | Jul 10, 2025, 06:25 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has emerged as the most preferred chief ministerial candidate for the United Democratic Front (UDF) in a recent survey conducted by Vote Vibe. Tharoor received 28.3% support overall, with particularly strong backing from male and older voters.
BBMP launches Rs 2.88 crore scheme to feed chicken rice to 5,000 stray dogs in Bengaluru
Karnataka | Jul 10, 2025, 05:55 PM IST
Amid rising concerns over stray dog-related safety and public health in India, the Bengaluru civic body BBMP has launched a Rs 2.88 crore initiative to feed 5,000 stray dogs with cooked chicken rice daily. The move, part of a public participation campaign, has triggered mixed reactions.
Bilawal Bhutto admits Pahalgam was a terror attack, acknowledges presence of LeT and JeM in Pakistan
World | Jul 10, 2025, 04:53 PM IST
In an interview with Indian journalist Karan Thapar, former Pakistan foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari acknowledged that the Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir was a terrorist act. He also admitted that terror outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed still exist in Pakistan.

‘It’s your country’: Haryana man wins hearts amid Maharashtra language row, video goes viral
Trending | Jul 10, 2025, 04:22 PM IST
As Maharashtra grapples with a rising language row over the use of Marathi, a viral video from Haryana has offered a refreshing message of unity. In the clip, a Haryanvi man questions a youth from Nashik for not speaking Haryanvi, but then the story takes a turn. Watch the viral video here.
Ganeshotsav gets 'Maharashtra State Festival' status in Fadnavis government's cultural push
Maharashtra | Jul 10, 2025, 03:45 PM IST
The Maharashtra government has declared Ganeshotsav as the official 'Maharashtra State Festival'. The announcement was made ahead of the upcoming festive season, with Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at the forefront. The move is being seen as a strategic assertion of cultural identity by the
Akbar’s Navratnas: The nine gems who shaped a golden era of the Mughal Empire
India | Jul 09, 2025, 07:26 PM IST
From Abul Fazl’s historical chronicles to Tansen’s musical genius and Todar Mal’s revenue reforms, each contributed uniquely to the empire’s flourishing under Akbar’s visionary leadership. Their legacy remains a symbol of cultural and intellectual diversity in Indian history.

PM Modi awarded Namibia’s highest civilian honour, dedicates it to people of both nations | Video
India | Jul 09, 2025, 06:58 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi was conferred with Namibia’s highest civilian honour, the 'Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis', during his first official visit to the country. Namibian President Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah praised Modi’s contributions to socio-economic development and global peace.
China's mega dam a 'ticking water bomb' for India, Arunachal CM's warning on Yarlung Tsangpo project
India | Jul 09, 2025, 05:59 PM IST
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has raised serious concerns over China’s massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river, calling it a “ticking water bomb” that could threaten lives and livelihoods in Arunachal and Assam.
Bihar voter list revision row: Election Commission cites Article 326 to justify move | What it says
India | Jul 09, 2025, 03:34 PM IST
Amid protests led by Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav against the special revision of Bihar’s electoral rolls, the Election Commission defended the exercise by posting Article 326 of the Constitution, which guarantees voting rights to adult Indian citizens.
Karnataka Cabinet reshuffle on the cards? Delhi visit by Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar fuels speculations
Karnataka | Jul 09, 2025, 03:13 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah and Deputy CM DK Shivakumar’s visit to Delhi has sparked renewed speculation over a possible cabinet reshuffle and leadership change. While both leaders claim their visit is for official meetings, they are also expected to meet Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi.
Elon Musk reignites feud with Donald Trump over Epstein files in latest post on X
World | Jul 09, 2025, 01:51 PM IST
Elon Musk has reignited his feud with US President Donald Trump by accusing him of withholding the Epstein files and questioning his credibility. Musk pledged to prioritise exposing the scandal if his newly launched America Party gains political ground.