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New Delhi: The problem of air pollution continues to plague Delhi, and the authorities may reportedly once again resort to artificial rain to curb that issue. According to a report by the NDTV, IIT Kanpur has asked the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for permission to conduct cloud seeding trials between April and June to bring about the artificial rain over the national capital. This is going to be another fresh attempt to test if the chances of bringing on artificial rain can be ...Read More >
New Delhi: After 200 and above becoming a norm, Delhi Capitals' first home game brought a semblance of normalcy back into run-scoring in IPL 2026. Not only did the home team correctly called at the toss and chose to field, they ensured that Mumbai Indians could never break free in their innings of 162 for six. On a Feroz Shah Kotla track that had cracks where the ball gripped on landing, Delhi bowlers, particularly pacers Lungi Ngidi and Mukesh Kumar, varied their pace cleverly. They also nev ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Telangana Civil Supplies Department seized 3,699 domestic LPG cylinders and 70 small cylinders between March 12 to April 3, in a crackdown against black marketeers and hoarders, reports said. The cylinders are estimated to be valued at Rs 1.20 crore. The department has booked 1,275 cases under Section 6A of Essential Commodities Act and lodged 216 FIRs for several violations. The district collectors are empowered to seize essential commodities when black-marketing and hoarding is su ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Hyderabad Police have uncovered a racket of artificial ripening of fruits in the city. A 32-year-old fruit trader, Kunal Nokatwale was arrested following a raid near Balkishan Mandir in Chudi Bazar on April 3. During the raids, the Goshamahal Police Station found the trader using the "Diamond Ripe - Ethylene Ripener" to ripen mangoes quickly, and then selling them in the market. The team seized 4 seized packets of the artificial ripener and at least 25 other lose packets. They al ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a shocking incident which raises serious questions regarding the law and order situation in Maharashtra's Jalgaon city, thieves stole an ATM machine in broad daylight. The ATM machine was reportedly located within walking distance of the local police station. This is what makes the theft even more surprising. The ATM machine belonged to the Airtel Payments Bank and was located in the Chitra Chowk area of the city. The thieves uprooted the entire machine and carried it with them. T ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a tragic incident reported from Maharashtra's Nashik, 9 people died after the car they were travelling in fell into a well. The deceased included 6 children. The accident happened in Nashik's Dindori taluka, late at night, said reports. Deceased belonged to same family According to the police, the driver of the Maruti XL6 lost control of the vehicle and it plunged into the well located alongside the road. All 9 occupants of the vehicle died on the spot, they added. According to i ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi witnessed unusual weather on Friday. The day began with a dust storm in the morning. As the day progressed the sun came out and clear skies prevailed in the city. By evening however, clouds could be seen in the sky and parts of the city received light rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had declared an orange alert by late evening, predicting more rains and lightning. Partly cloudy skies, light rains possible on Saturday While the city saw strong surface winds of ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorism Squad has foiled a major terror plot with the arrest of four men allegedly linked to a Pakistan based module. Officials said the accused were planning attacks on railway infrastructure and key locations to spread fear and destabilise the country. The arrests were made on Thursday after the ATS intercepted the group during the planning stage of the operation. Ghazwa-e-Hind motive, foreign links Investigators said the conspiracy was driven by the idea ...Read More >
New Delhi: The death toll in Motihari, Bihar, has risen to four on Friday, while six others are still battling for life. As per the officials, seven people have been discharged after initial treatment. The tragedy began in Balganga village under the Raghunathpur police station. The most horrifying part is that six to seven people who consumed the alcohol almost lost their eyesight. East Champaran District Magistrate Saurabh Jorwal said, The death toll has now mounted to four. Bodies have been s ...Read More >
New Delhi: The crucial two-phased West Bengal Assembly elections will be held on April 23 and 29, and the results will be out on May 4. The battlefield is ready and political heat is building up. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will cross swords and fight a pitched battle on most of the seats. Several constituencies are emerging as key battlegrounds that could sway the balance of power in favour of either party. The first phase of the elections will cov ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE) Taskforce raided Quack Arena pub in Kondapur, after receiving a tip off about the party. Seven people tested positive on Friday morning, reports said. The raid took place after they received specific intelligence about drug use at the pub and while a high-profile DJ event was underway. Live drug screening by Eagle: Authorities conducted live drug tests on attending guests using field testing kits and during the checks, eight peopl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Indian Navy received a major boost on Friday as it commissioned its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman (S4). Defence Minister Rajnath Singh presided over the ceremony, marking a historic milestone for India's maritime prowess. The ceremony was kept confidential, with Rajnath Singh hinting at the development on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "Aridhaman is not just a word, but a force!" Defence sources have confirmed that India's third SSBN is operati ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after the Supreme Court rebuked the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government over the protests in Malda district over the deletion of names of voters in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the "mastermind" of the incident was arrested on Friday. S Mofakkarul Islam, an AIMIM leader and advocate, was arrested by the West Bengal police at Bagdogra Airport in Siliguri while he was allegedly trying to flee, said officials. On Wednesday, a group of locals gheraoed and held hostag ...Read More >
New Delhi: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday joined UK-led talks on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The virtual gathering was attended by more than 60 countries. Speaking at the meeting, Misri noted that India was the only country which has lost its mariners at the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing conflict. India emphasises upon principles of freedom of maritime navigation India, represented by Misri emphasised upon the freedom of maritime navigation, at the UK-led meeting ...Read More >
New Delhi: The antional capital witnessed a sudden change in weather on Friday morning as a dust storm swept across the city, catching residents off guard. The dust storm has significantly reduced visibility and worsened the air quality. On Friday, the maximum temperature in Delhi is expected to hover between 32 degrees C and 34 degrees C, while the minimum may settle between 20 degrees C and 22 degrees C. The day will see predominantly cloudy skies, with a possibility of brief spells of very l ...Read More >
Thane: Thane police took a former army personnel in custody over a violent shoot in the Mumbra area that left one person dead and two others injured. The incident took place in the Kailash Nagar locality of the city. The accused has been identified as Jayan Shivanandan Nair . Sharing details of the incident, the police said that the accused opened fire on a group due to a personal dispute that was going on for some time. The entire matter started after allegations of harassment involving Nair' ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a move that promises to redefine the global cricketing landscape, Maharashtra is fast-tracking the development of a huge 100,000-capacity cricket stadium. This ambitious project, spearheaded by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) with full state government backing, aims to create India's second-largest cricket stadium right in the heart of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The initiative marks a massive leap in sports infrastructure, designed to accommodate the exploding demand ...Read More >
New Delhi: Fifteen years ago, on April 2, Team India scripted history at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. The long and agonising wait for a world title was ended as MS Dhoni-led India won the 2011 World Cup to bring joy to billions of fans across the globe. With the famous win over Sri Lanka in the final, India clinched their second ODI World Cup, their first since the landmark 1983 win under the leadership of Kapil Dev. The winning moment will remain fresh in the memories of the Indian fans forev ...Read More >
New Delhi: A wedding celebration in a village located in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior, turned violent after villagers demanded money to buy alcohol from the groom's family. The mob of villagers, composed mostly of unruly men, attacked the family of the groom, the bride's mother and even the bride. Attackers looted cash According to a report in India Today, the incident happened on March 30, when the groom identified as Mahesh Jatav got married and brought his new bride home. When the bride, along ...Read More >
Hazaribagh: In a shocking incident, a mother in Jharkhand's Hazaribagh district allegedly killed his daughter in a sacrificial ritual to save her son. The police have arrested the 35-year-old mother, the occult practitioner, and another man in the incident. According to the police, the woman allegedly strangled her daughter to death in a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village of the state. Their arrest was announced at a press conference by Hazaribagh Superintendent of Police Anjani Anjan and H ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's satellite internet story is slowly picking up pace, and this time it's coming from the hills of Meghalaya. The state government has signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink India to test satellite broadband in remote regions. The pilot will focus on areas like education, healthcare, disaster response, and local economic activity. At the same time, discussions are moving at the central level as well. Senior executives from SpaceX recently met telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scind ...Read More >
Dehradun: Uttarakhand has received a major boost in road infrastructure with the central government approving Rs 1105.79 crore for the construction of the Rishikesh bypass four-lane project. The project, sanctioned by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, will be built on NH-7 from Teenpani Flyover (km 529.750) to Kharasote Bridge (km 542.420). Project Details The bypass will be 12.67 km long, passing through Bhattowala and Dhalwala villages. It will be constructed under the engineerin ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid the West Asia conflict, the Government of India exempted customs duty on key petrochemical products till June 30, 2026, Finance Ministry said on Thursday. Import duty was cut to benefit including plastics, packaging, textiles, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, automotive components and other manufacturing segments and also provide relief to the end users, i.e, the consumers, the ministry said. The government took the decision to remove customs duty on critical petrochemical products ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Karnataka government has come out with a draft policy to tackle students' digital usage through a school-based framework that puts mental well-being and cyber safety on the top. Who framed the policy The state department of health and family welfare joined hands with the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) to formulate the policy. The policy points out: "With nearly one in four adolescents showing signs of problematic internet use, the policy recogni ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major move to fortify national security and data privacy, the Delhi government has officially commenced a phased operation to rip out and replace 1.4 lakh Chinese-origin CCTV cameras. Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh announced on Wednesday that the city will transition to "secure and trusted" surveillance systems to eliminate potential espionage risks. The overhaul focuses on cameras installed during the first phase of Delhi's surveillance expansion. Of ...Read More >
New Delhi: Punjab Cabinet Minister for Industries & Commerce, Investment Promotion, Power & Local Government Sanjeev Arora shared that Jogindra Group has announced a strategic expansion plan worth ₹1,100 crore, giving a major boost to Punjab's industrial growth and green energy transition. He stated that this investment reflects the growing confidence of industry in Punjab's progressive policies and business-friendly environment. Sanjeev Arora said that this investment reflects the growing conf ...Read More >
New Delhi: A local court at Mapusa in Goa on Wednesday granted bail to Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, owners of Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, in a case linked to a fire at the establishment on December 6 that killed 25 people in North Goa's Arpora. However, the Luthra brothers would remain behind bars as they were arrested in a forgery case on Monday. Last month, the Goa Police had filed a chargesheet against 13 accused, including the Luthras, in connection with the fire. Hours after a blaze eru ...Read More >
New Delhi: A shocking complaint lodged by a man against his wife has come to light in Bengaluru. In the complaint, the 37-year-old man alleged that his wife harassed her and forcibly evicted him from his wife. The complainant, a resident of Nagarbhavi, also accused her of sexual misconduct and cheating on him He also complained that his in-laws constantly interfered in his marital life, which led to discord between him and his wife. What the FIR said The FIR said that the complainant married ...Read More >
Bijapur: A total of 25 Naxalites, including 12 women, surrendered before security forces Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. Authorities have also recovered 7 kg of gold, Rs 2.92 crore in cash, and 93 weapons from them. After their arrest, the police called the development as as a significant milestone on Naxal operation. Naxal activities almost eradicated Speaking to news agency ANI, Inspector General (IG) Bastar P Sunderraj said that the Naxalite activities in Bastar region have been "almost c ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Delhi court has imposed a fine of Rs 20,000 on a litigant after observing that a poorly drafted complaint, suspected to have been generated using artificial intelligence (AI), resulted in a waste of valuable judicial time. The petitioner, Punam Pandey, had approached the Rouse Avenue Court seeking directions for the registration of an FIR under Section 156(3) of the CrPC. She alleged that Syed Shahnawaz Hussain had issued death threats to her and her family. Delhi Court flags 'AI- ...Read More >
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