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  Punjab govt fiasco: Mann Cabinet scraps 'non-existent' portfolio after allocation to minister

  India | Feb 22, 2025, 02:27 PM

  The Mann Cabinet has made the shuffle to take away the charge of the Department of Administrative Reforms, a non-existent portfolio, from Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal.

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  Congress MLAs spend night inside Rajasthan Assembly after suspension, party to hold street protest

  Feb 22, 2025, 09:19 AM

  Rajasthan's Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Avinash Gehlot remarked, 'Apki Dadi,' while pointing towards the opposition bench in the assembly on Friday. This prompted uproar in the assembly, leading to the suspension of Congress MLAs.

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  Woman lured by friend, gangraped on hotel terrace in Bengaluru; four arrested

  Feb 22, 2025, 08:31 AM

  The victim is married and is settled in Bengaluru with her husband. According to the police, she works in catering services and serves food at events. The police have registered a case and have arrested the accused.

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  Pakistan issues visas to 154 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj Temples

  World | Feb 22, 2025, 07:49 AM

  Under the Pakistan-India Protocol on Visits to Religious Shrines of 1974, each year thousands of Indian pilgrims visit Pakistan to attend various religious festivals.

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  Kash Patel takes oath as FBI director on Bhagvad Gita, says 'I am the living American dream'

  World | Feb 22, 2025, 06:43 AM

  Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the FBI. His appointment to the position was confirmed by the US Senate. After his oath, President Donald Trump said that he would go down as best-ever FBI director.

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  Jaishankar to visit South Africa to attend G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, likely to hold bilaterals

  World | Feb 19, 2025, 01:58 PM

  The External Affairs Minister will be in South Africa's Johannesburg to attend the foreign minister's meeting on February 20-21. The Ministry of External Affairs has stated that his participation will strengthen India's engagement with the members and bolster the voice of the Global South in G20.

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  Eight killed in separate road accidents in Jharkhand's Giridih within 24 hours

  Feb 19, 2025, 12:52 PM

  The first incident took place late on Tuesday night which left six dead while the other incident on Wednesday morning left two dead.

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  Delhi LG Saxena invites BJP's CM-designate Rekha Gupta to form govt, oath-taking ceremony today

  Feb 20, 2025, 12:00 AM

  Delhi CM announcement: In the recently concluded Delhi Assembly elections, the BJP ended a decade-old AAP regime by winning the national capital after a 27-year gap. The BJP won 48 seats, while the AAP won 22 seats.

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  Gyanesh Kumar takes charge as Chief Election Commissioner, says EC was, is and will be with voters

  India | Feb 19, 2025, 10:13 AM

  Gyanesh Kumar was appointed as the CEC by the President upon the recommendation of the Selection Committee chaired by PM Modi. LoP Rahul Gandhi, however, presented a dissent note during the committee meeting as the law regarding the appointment process is under consideration in the Supreme Court.

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  Fire breaks out in Delhi's Nangloi, six people jump from second floor to save their lives

  Feb 19, 2025, 10:09 AM

  The incident is reported to have taken place late Monday night. The officials on Wednesday said that three fire tenders were rushed to the spot and the blazes were doused.

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  Japan: Man who attacked ex-PM Fumio Kishida convicted, sentenced to 10 years

  World | Feb 19, 2025, 09:25 AM

  Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was attacked in 2023 during a campaign. While he escaped unhurt, two others sustained minor injuries. The attack came a year after his predecessor Shinzo Abe was assassinated during a campaign.

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  MP to get airport at every 150 km, helipad at 45 km under new aviation policy, CM Mohan announces

  Feb 19, 2025, 08:43 AM

  The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet under CM Mohan Yadav approved the new aviation policy to spur infrastructure growth while promoting flight operations through grants to aviation companies.

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  Bengaluru power cut: BESCOM announces three to seven hour outage today; check timings, affected area

  Feb 19, 2025, 06:57 AM

  Bengaluru power cut: The power corporation has announced outages of 3 hours and 7 hours for multiple areas in the city. The residents are advised to be prepared and follow the updates provided by BESCOM.

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  Over 30 injured in firecrackers explosion at football ground in Kerala's Malappuram

  India | Feb 19, 2025, 07:49 AM

  The firecracker burst before a match in the football ground near Areekode in Kerala's Mallapuram. The people sitting to watch the match suffered burns due to firecrackers.

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  Annamalai slams Stalin govt over Coimbatore minor gangrape, says even female cops unsafe

  Feb 18, 2025, 02:53 PM

  A 17-year-old girl was gang-raped by seven students in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore which caused massive outrage. The DMK government has reportedly arrested the accused in the case. Meanwhile, Annamalai has slammed the DMK govt and cited the drug menace behind rising gangrape cases.

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  Rahul Gandhi shares dissent note he presented to PM Modi and Amit Shah regarding appointment of CEC

  India | Feb 18, 2025, 03:36 PM

  The Selection Committee meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Modi and Gyanesh Kumar was selected as the new Chief Election Commissioner. Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi was also the member of the committee who presented a dissent note in the meeting.

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  Mumbai to get new elevated corridor connecting Trans Harbour Sealink and Mumbai-Pune Expressway

  Feb 18, 2025, 12:44 PM

  The new elevated six-lane corridor will connect the Mumbai Trans Harbour Sealink (MTHL) and the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. It will consist of two connected corridors from the Chirle end of MTHL to Gavan Phata, and another from Palaspe Phata to the Mumbai-Pune Expressway.

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  BJP sweeps local body polls in Gujarat, Cong bags just one municipality out of 68

  Feb 18, 2025, 08:52 PM

  Gujarat local body poll results: After candidates withdrew their names, the BJP has won 216 seats unopposed in the civic body polls across Gujarat.

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  'Papa hit Mumma with stick, strangled and hanged her', child's drawing solves murder mystery

  Feb 18, 2025, 11:38 AM

  The victim's father has alleged that her daughter was being harassed by her in-laws after she gave birth to a daughter as they wanted a son. Moreover, her husband used to beat her over dowry demands.

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  New Delhi Station Stampede: How and when tragedy took place? Know what RPF report says on incident

  Feb 18, 2025, 10:27 AM

  The RPF, in its report, has said that the Mahakumbh Special Train was scheduled to arrive at platform 12. However, the announcement was made later that it would arrive at platform 16. The congestion at the stairs led to stampede.