Ludhiana: Three individuals fatally attacked a 65-year-old man with swords at Missing Link-2 near Dhandra Road on Friday night. Police said that the accused deliberately hit his car from behind to force him out. When he alighted, one of the accused held him while the other assaulted him with swords till he died. A passerby filmed the incident, a video of which has gone viral on social media.The deceased, Kuldeep Singh, 65, was a personal assistant to Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Jagdev Singh Tal...Read More
Police received the medico-legal certificate from Fortis in the early hours of Thursday, and a case was registered at Amar Colony police station. Around midnight on Thursday, two snatchers looted an American citizen out for a walk in Southeast Delhi's Amar Colony. The duo returned to the same spot on Sunday to execute another robbery -- and landed in the police net after a brief exchange of fire, officers said. Police said the snatchers, Jatin (20) and Akshay (20), are undergoing treatment at ...Read More
He said the programme motivates every section of Indian society to move forward in a positive direction. Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson and former Vice Chairman Balbir Ram Rattan on Sunday said that every episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' is not only in tune with public sentiments but also provides new information, inspiration, and ideas for social welfare. He said the programme motivates every section of Indian society to move forward in a positive direction. Balbir...Read More
Sarnobat claimed top honours in the women's 25m pistol T4 final, while Ghosh and Kumar topped the women's 10m air rifle and the men's 50m rifle 3 position events, respectively. Indian shooters Rahi Sarnobat, Mehuli Ghosh, and Niraj Kumar all came up trumps in their respective events at the National Shooting Trials at Dehradun on Saturday. Sarnobat claimed top honours in the women's 25m pistol T4 final, while Ghosh and Kumar topped the women's 10m air rifle and the men's 50m rifle 3 position ev...Read More
The Congress party has criticized both the central and Rajasthan governments over a proposed redrawing of the Sariska Tiger Reserve's boundaries. This move, allegedly aimed at reactivating over 50 previously shut mining operations, is seen as ecologically devastating. Jairam Ramesh highlighted the successful tiger revival efforts in Sariska and warned against the fragmentation of critical tiger habitat for mining benefits.The Congress on Sunday attacked the Centre and Rajasthan governments over ...Read More
The aircraft, operating as Flight AI357, landed safely and is currently undergoing technical inspection. An Air India flight en route from Haneda (Tokyo) to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata on Sunday as a precautionary measure after passengers experienced persistently high cabin temperatures. The aircraft, operating as Flight AI357, landed safely and is currently undergoing technical inspection. "Air India flight AI357 operating from Haneda to Delhi on 29 June 2025 made a precautionary diversion...Read More
Kohima: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma asserted that NPP can become the voice the northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected.He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often under-represented in national decision-making. The NPP president also emphasised that while his party holds a national status, its core strength and commitment remain rooted in the northeast.Addressing Nagaland NPP leaders and functionaries, the party nati...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 26 (Reuters) - Trade talks between India and the U.S. have hit a roadblock over disagreements on import duties for auto components, steel and farm goods, Indian officials with direct knowledge said, dashing hopes of reaching a deal ahead of President Donald Trump's July 9 deadline to impose reciprocal tariffs. The deadlock marks a sharp shift from earlier optimism, following Trump's claim that New Delhi had proposed a "no tariffs" agreement for American goods, and officials from...Read More
This is the horrifying moment a panicked elephant tramples a crowd of festival-goers in India. The male elephant was part of an 18 animal strong procession for the Rath Yatra celebrations through Khadia, an area in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, when it appears to have become spooked. The colourfully dressed creature seems to be looking for a way out from the busy streets when he storms away from its handlers and charges towards a crowd pressed up against some railings. Several terrified people get caug...Read More
Union Minister of State (Independent) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, called for a "synergised, inclusive and futuristic healthcare ecosystem" in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. Union Minister of State (Independent) for Science and Technology, and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, on Sunday, called for a "synergised, inclusive and futuristic healthcare ecosystem" in alignment with the vision of 'Viksit Bharat @2047'. Addressing a gat...Read More
Imarat-e-Shariah, headquartered in Patna, has rejected the Waqf amendment legislation, calling for its withdrawal. The legislation was passed by Parliament in April. After holding scores of protest meetings against the amended Waqf law across Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and West Bengal, Imarat-e-Shariah, one of the country's leading Muslim organisations, is set to hold a mega rally in Patna's Gandhi Maidan on Sunday to keep the heat on the BJP-led Centre over the row. Imarat-e-Shariah, headquarte...Read More
A terrifying stampede has killed three people in India after a sudden crowd surge at a Hindu festival. People were left 'breathless' when thousands of devotees had gathered in the city of Puri in the coastal state of Odisha. Several others were injured during the crush, although an exact figure has not been released. One local outlet reported that 50 people were injured, six of whom are in a critical condition. The carnage allegedly started when a lorry carrying logs entered the area around ...Read More
As a precursor to monetisation, sources said, banks should improve governance, professional decision-making and bring in greater operational efficiency in their subsidiaries. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks (PSBs) to look at monetising their investment in subsidiaries by listing them at bourses after further scaling up operations so that they realise a good return. There are about 15 subsidiaries or joint ventures of PSBs lined up for initial public offering or divestment in...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Three people were killed and more than a dozen hospitalized Sunday following a sudden crowd surge at a popular Hindu festival in eastern India, a senior government official said. "There was a sudden crowd surge of devotees for having a glimpse of the Hindu deities during which few people either fainted, felt suffocated or complained of breathlessness," said Siddharth Shankar Swain, the top government official in Puri. Swain told The Associated Press that 15 people were rushed...Read More
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will embark on an official visit to the United States from June 30 to July 2, at the invitation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced today. During the visit, Jaishankar will take part in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting (QFMM), scheduled for July 1, where the foreign ministers of India, the US, Japan, and Australia will build upon the discussions from the previous QFMM held in Washington on January 21. ...Read More
A 10-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by his father on Sunday afternoon following a dispute over playing in the rain in the Sagarpur area of southwest Delhi. The accused, a 40-year-old daily-wage labourer, has been arrested and a case of murder has been registered, news agency PTI reported, citing police officials. Police said a PCR call was received from Dada Dev Hospital at around 1.30 pm regarding the admission of a child who had allegedly been stabbed by his father. Doctors at ...Read More
Punjabi singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has gotten support from BJP national spokesperson RP Singh and former DSGMC chief Manjit Singh G K.has amid backlash for his film 'Sardaar Ji 3' starring Pakistan actor Hania Aamir. In a post on his X account on Friday R P Singh described Dosanjh as "a national asset and a global ambassador of Indian culture" and slammed the Federation of Western India Cine Employees for demanding action against the celebrity. "FWICE's call to revoke his Indian citizensh...Read More
Prayagraj: Taking into account the recent air crash in Ahmedabad, an emergency mock drill was conducted at Prayagraj Airport on Thursday. Carried out as per the directives of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) headquarters, the drill aimed to assess the airport's preparedness to handle similar emergency situations effectively.As part of the exercise, a simulated aircraft crash was staged at a parking bay using a bus in place of an actual aircraft. The mock aircraft carried six crew members an...Read More
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old woman died while her husband and their two young daughters are battling for life after allegedly jumping off a court building in Medak district on Saturday. The family had come to attend a hearing related to a domestic dispute, police said.The man, Naveen, 30, and his wife Ramya, 24, were reportedly in the middle of a prolonged conflict. A year ago, Naveen had been arrested for attacking his in-laws' house with firecrackers after they refused to send Ramya back with him....Read More
Bhubaneswar: A fresh low-pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal by Sunday is expected to bring widespread rain in north Odisha districts until July 4, the IMD said on Saturday.IMD has issued warning for heavy rain and thundershower in 16 districts, while very heavy rain is likely in Keonjhar, Balasore and Mayurbhanj districts until Monday, after which the intensity may reduce."An upper air cyclonic circulation over southwest Bangladesh and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal persisted ov...Read More
The official said the police were searching for the girl's parents. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed A three-day-old girl was found abandoned in a basket in Navi MumbaiParents left a note apologising and citing poor financial conditionPolice took the child into custody and found her condition stable Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Mumbai: A three-day-old girl has been found abandoned in a basket in Navi Mumbai, with her parents leaving a note in it, apologis...Read More
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended Amritsar North MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh for five years due to alleged anti-party activities. This action follows Singh's criticism of a Vigilance Bureau raid on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia's residence in connection with a disproportionate assets case.The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday suspended Amritsar North MLA and former IPS officer Kunwar Vijay Pratap Singh from the party for five years for allegedly in...Read More
Mumbai: Amid a growing chorus against the introduction of the Hindi language in Maharashtra schools from classes 1 to 5, the state cabinet on Sunday decided to withdraw two GRs (government orders) on the implementation of the three-language policy. Addressing a press conference in Mumbai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis also announced the formation of a committee under educationist Narendra Jadhav to suggest the way forward and implementation of the language policy. Fadnavis alleged that as c...Read More
Himachal Pradesh is bracing for heavy rainfall as the IMD issues orange alerts for several districts, including Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Kullu, and Mandi, forecasting intense rainfall over the next 48 hours. While tourists enjoy the cooler climate, authorities are on high alert, activating rescue teams and advising against unnecessary travel due to potential landslides and flash floods.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued orange alerts for multiple districts in Himachal Pradesh, a...Read More
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, AAP leaders pay tribute to first-time legislator known for activism and public service Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Tarn Taran, Dr Kashmir Singh Sohal, passed away late Thursday night at a private hospital in Amritsar. He was reportedly battling cancer and was admitted to Fortis Hospital after his condition deteriorated. Dr Sohal, 66, was serving his first term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly and had been associated with public service both as a doctor a...Read More
Chief medical officer of Rajouri, Dr Manohar Rana said that 75-year-old Vidya Devi died Saturday morning around 4.30 am. "The patient had co-morbidities of hypertension with diabetes," he said. Principal of the Government Medical College, Rajouri, Dr AS Bhatia informed that since Friday, a total of 26 patients with gastroenteritis were hospitalised at the district hospital. "Four with acute renal failure had to be sent to the GMC Jammu because we don't have nephrologist in Rajouri hospital. Tw...Read More
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said that the flawed policies and complicated tax system under the BJP govt has brought about an economic and social emergency for traders.Speaking at a meeting of the party's Vyapar Sabha, Akhilesh said, "This govt calls itself a double engine govt but all its 'engines' are busy in arranging 'fuel' instead of focusing on governance.""The govt claims that it has simplified taxes like GST but it has hardly helped businesses. On the contr...Read More
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that nearly 95 crore people in India are currently benefiting from one social security scheme or another, a significant rise from the less than 25 crore who were covered by such schemes before 2015. Speaking during his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio address, Modi referred to a recent International Labour Organisation (ILO) report, which highlighted that more than 64% of India's population is now receiving some form of social protection. "Presently, most ...Read More
Swetcha Votarker, a well-known Telugu TV host, was tragically found dead early Friday at her Hyderabad home in Jawahar Nagar. Her body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in her bedroom, according to police, which initially raised suspicions that she had committed suicide. However, because there was no note, authorities are also looking into other possibilities, such as foul play. For a thorough post-mortem, her body has been moved to Gandhi Hospital. Preliminary investigations revealed...Read More
Delhi BJP president Virendra Sachdeva said the BJP govt is committed to improving the lives of slum dwellers who are forced to live in "hell-like conditions" along drains and railway tracks. "Just as we resettled slum dwellers from Kalkaji, Jailorwala Bagh, Kalandar Colony, and Kathputli Colony, we will continue to provide new homes through the 'Jahan Jhuggi Wahan Makan' campaign," he said.Sachdeva also lashed out at AAP leaders for inciting protest, alleging that they had announced an "attack" ...Read More