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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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Both pilots killed as IAF's Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes near Churu of Rajasthan
Rajasthan | Jul 10, 2025, 08:18 AM IST
A Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine training mission near Bhanoda village in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday, killing both pilots. The IAF has expressed condolences, and a court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.
MNS workers vandalise Tondgaon toll plaza in Maharashtra's Washim, video of attack goes viral
Maharashtra | Jul 09, 2025, 12:52 PM IST
MNS workers vandalised the Tondgaon toll plaza on the Akola-Nanded highway in Washim, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, protesting against toll collection on an incomplete road stretch. The attack, caught on video, comes amid broader tensions involving the MNS.
Bengaluru Bandh today: Services hit as trade unions rally against labour policies, traffic disrupted
Karnataka | Jul 09, 2025, 11:58 AM IST
Bengaluru witnessed significant disruptions on Tuesday as trade unions staged a Bharat Bandh against the Centre’s labour policies. Banking, postal, and public sector services were partially hit, while metro and private transport remained functional.

Bihar Bandh: Mahagathbandhan holds protests, Rahul Gandhi joins stir in Patna; BJP calls it 'drama'
Bihar | Jul 09, 2025, 08:59 PM IST
Bihar Bandh today: The Mahagathbandhan staged a statewide Bihar bandh on Tuesday to protest the Election Commission’s revision of electoral rolls, alleging mass deletion of poor voters' names ahead of the 2025 Assembly elections.
Air India plane crash: AAIB submits preliminary report to aviation ministry, say sources
India | Jul 08, 2025, 02:23 PM IST
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has formally submitted its preliminary investigation report on the tragic AI‑171 crash to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and associated agencies, top sources said. The action marks the first official update since the June 12 disaster near Ahmedabad.
Looking to buy land in Delhi's Vasant Kunj? DDA to auction 118 residential plots soon | Details
Delhi | Jul 08, 2025, 01:26 PM IST
The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to auction 118 freehold residential plots in Vasant Kunj, as part of a major redevelopment plan in South Delhi. The project includes comprehensive infrastructure upgrades such as internal roads, drainage, water pipelines, parking areas, and green spaces.

Nitish Kumar announces 35% reservation for Bihar women candidates in govt jobs ahead of polls
Bihar | Jul 08, 2025, 12:56 PM IST
The Bihar Cabinet has approved the formation of a Bihar Youth Commission and granted 35% reservation to native women of Bihar in direct recruitment to government posts. Read below for details.
Bharat Bandh on July 9: Over 25 crore workers may go on strike; what's open, what's closed tomorrow?
India | Jul 08, 2025, 12:27 PM IST
A nationwide Bharat Bandh is scheduled for July 9, 2025, with over 25 crore workers from key sectors, including banking, insurance, postal services, coal mining, construction, and state transport, going on strike. Check the list of essential services to be affected here.
BJP's Nishikant Dubey dares Uddhav, Raj Thackeray to visit north India, Tamil Nadu | Leaders react
Maharashtra | Jul 08, 2025, 09:45 AM IST
BJP MP Nishikant Dubey escalated the ongoing Marathi-Hindi row by launching an attack on Raj and Uddhav Thackeray, accusing them of indulging in "cheap politics" ahead of the BMC elections. He was reacting to Raj Thackeray’s statement encouraging people to “beat but not film” non-Marathi speakers.

Texas floods claim over 100 lives, search continues amid more rains forecast | Top updates
World | Jul 08, 2025, 08:23 AM IST
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend has risen to at least 104, with dozens still missing and more rain expected. The floods, among the worst in the US in decades, swept through summer camps and homes along the Guadalupe River.
Gopal Khemka murder case: Shooter Umesh from Patna City arrested, two others in custody
Bihar | Jul 08, 2025, 07:53 AM IST
In a significant development in the Gopal Khemka murder case, Patna Police have arrested Umesh, a resident of Patna City, who is accused of fatally shooting the businessman on July 4. Two other suspects have been taken into custody for questioning.
Israeli PM Netanyahu nominates US President Trump for Nobel Peace Prize during White House dinner
World | Jul 08, 2025, 07:38 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, citing his role in brokering the Abraham Accords and other peace efforts in the Middle East. Netanyahu presented the nomination letter to Trump during a dinner at the White House.

Muslim woman seen offering prayers at Lord Shiva temple in Kanpur, video goes viral | Watch
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2025, 02:07 PM IST
A video of a Muslim woman offering prayers at a Lord Shiva temple in Kanpur's Avantipuram area has gone viral, drawing praise for promoting communal harmony. The woman, a resident of Mandhana, said she had vowed to pray at the temple if her critically ill relative recovered.
Etawah 'kathavachak' row: Women accuse Mukutmani of fraud, molestation, 23 held so far | All updates
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 27, 2025, 01:06 PM IST
A fresh twist has emerged in the Etawah ‘kathavachak’ controversy as women from the family that organised the religious event have accused preacher Mukutmani of fraud and molestation. The same women had earlier invited him to conduct the Katha.
Rajasthan top bureaucrat Ajitabh Sharma critiques IAS work culture, says '80% of our work is...'
India | Jun 27, 2025, 12:47 PM IST
Rajasthan Principal Secretary (Energy) Ajitabh Sharma has raised concerns over the Indian Administrative Services' work culture, stating that over 80% of an IAS officer’s time is spent on “non-core work” such as routine meetings, HR issues, litigation, and reports.

Three migrant workers killed in building collapse near Thrissur, probe ordered
India | Jun 27, 2025, 11:55 AM IST
Three migrant labourers from West Bengal died after a 40-year-old building collapsed in Kodakara, Thrissur district, early Friday morning. The building housed 17 workers, of whom 14 escaped unharmed.
Sanjay Raut confirms joint protest by Uddhav and Raj Thackeray on July 5 against 'Hindi imposition'
Maharashtra | Jun 27, 2025, 11:51 PM IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has confirmed that Uddhav Thackeray and MNS chief Raj Thackeray will jointly lead a protest on July 5 against the imposition of Hindi in Maharashtra’s primary schools. Raut said they are not opposed to the Hindi language but against its forced inclusion.
River rafting suspended in Rishikesh till this month due to rising Ganga level, heavy rains
India | Jun 27, 2025, 09:44 AM IST
River rafting in Rishikesh has been suspended until mid-September due to a significant rise in the Ganga’s water level following heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand's hill regions. This season saw over 2.64 lakh tourists participate in rafting, with the highest footfall in April.
JNU opens PhD admissions for 2025-26, students' union begins hunger strike over exclusionary process
Education | Jun 27, 2025, 08:25 AM IST
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has opened PhD admissions for the 2025–26 academic year, accepting applications from June 26 to July 7. However, the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union has launched an indefinite hunger strike, protesting the exclusion of June 2025 UGC-NET aspirants.
Rath Yatra 2025 begins in Puri amid sea of devotees, top-tier security and divine fervour | Videos
India | Jun 27, 2025, 08:59 AM IST
The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath began in Puri on Friday, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. The temple town has been placed under an extensive security grid with over 10,000 personnel deployed and more than 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras installed across key areas.