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ECI transfers Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary N. Muruganandam amid 2026 poll heat. CM MK Stalin slams the move as a "BJP plot" to manipulate the state election. With barely two weeks to go for the polling day (Apr 23) in the state, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has effected a top-level bureaucratic reshuffle in Tamil Nadu. The ECI ordered the transfer of Chief Secretary N Muruganandam, IAS, replacing him with M. Sai Kumar, IAS. Similarly, Davidson Devasirvatham, IPS has been replaced with S ...Read More >
Srinagar: In a decisive move against terror networks, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Budgam attached a property measuring 10 marlas of land, along with a two-storeyed residential house in Sandipora, Budgam, on Thursday. The action, carried out with sanction from the competent authority, targets assets linked to terror financing, marking another step in the police's ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist networks in the region. The property belongs to Muzaffar Hussain Allie, son of the late Ghulam ...Read More >
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights the urgent need for UN reforms, emphasising inclusivity, Global South representation, and the evolving role of peacekeeping at UNTCC 2025 in New Delhi. Speaking at the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries' (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar noted that the United Nations continues to reflect the realities of 1945, rather than those of 2025. The Indian army is hosting senior leaders from 32 ...Read More >
Karur Stampede LIVE: A tragic stampede during actor-turned-politician Vijay's rally in Tamil Nadu's Karur district has claimed at least 41 lives, including children and women. Chaotic crowd conditions, people fainting, and collapsing branches triggered panic as supporters tried to get closer. Authorities say all victims have been identified and their bodies returned to families. More than 110 people are being treated in hospitals across Karur. A judicial inquiry led by retired judge Aruna Jagade ...Read More >
Much like India, which dismissed the venue host (the UAE) on 57 in their first game, Pakistan almost did the same, wrapping up Oman on 67 while defending in theirs. Pakistan begin their 2025 Asia Cup campaign with a massive 93-run win over Oman on Friday (Sep 12) in Dubai. Defending a modest 162, the Pakistani bowlers did the damage, starting with opener Saim Ayub, who, after getting out on a duck in the first innings, picked up Oman's captain Jatinder Singh on his first ball before accounting ...Read More >
Kinnaur: A cloudburst was reported in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district on Wednesday evening. Due to the cloudburst, a sudden flash flood struck Hojis Lungpa Nala. Notably, the site was an active road construction zone under CPWD towards Gangthang Bralam. A rescue operation was launched to rescue the stranded civilians. The Indian Army was also called in to help the local administration. The Army has deployed its new generation equipment to assist in the operation. The Logistics Drone High Al ...Read More >
Delhi rape case: A 24-year-old woman was raped by a man known to her and three others at his home in the Civil Lines area of Delhi on Sunday. Her drink was spiked during a party, after which she was assaulted and the act was filmed to threaten her. A woman was raped by four men in Delhi on Sunday night who allegedly spiked her drink. The incident happened in the Civil Lines area of the capital, and the accused were known the victim. The accused are on the run, and the police have registered a c ...Read More >
'India should look to add an extra bowler' IMAGE: Ajinkya Rahane has a piece of advice for head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill- play an extra bowler in the fourth Test at Old Trafford. Photograph: BCCI/X As India gear up for the fourth Test at Old Trafford, former captain Ajinkya Rahane has raised a tactical alarm: the team's all-rounder-heavy approach might be hurting their chances. His solution? A fourth specialist bowler -- even if it comes at the cost of batting depth. Now ...Read More >
Patna hospital murder: Chandan Mishra was also a criminal. He was a member of a rival gang. Tauseef Badshah, the criminal who allegedly led a gang that killed Chandan Mishra inside the Paras Hospital in Patna on Thursday, had conducted extensive groundwork and knew about the hospital's layout thoroughly so that the gang could escape after committing the brazen crime. Six assailants on two motorcycles came to the hospital; five of them entered the hospital while the sixth kept watch. Tauseef Ba ...Read More >
Bengaluru stampede: The Karnataka government further said that the information about the distribution of free passes had not been communicated to the authorities by the RCB. The Karnataka government has blamed the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise RCB for theBengaluru stampede in which 11 people lost their lives. In a status report submitted to the High Court, the Congress-led government said the IPL franchise "unilaterally" posted messages on social media calling cricket fans to join the c ...Read More >
The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. The All Indian Football Federation (AIFF) has put the 2025-26 season of the Indian Super League (ISL) on hold as a contractual dispute with Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL) continues. In a social media announcement, AIFF stated that it will await the top court's order before any decision is mad ...Read More >
Uttar Pradesh: The police found the newborn in a bag along with a SIM card from which the family members of the newborn were traced. A minor was repeatedly raped by her father in Uttar Pradesh. The crime came to the fore after the UP police found a newborn and a SIM card in a train in Moradabad. Here's how the case unfolded. The Moradabad police found a newborn inside a bag in the general coach of a Summer Special Train. The police launched an investigation. They also found a SIM card. When t ...Read More >
India enjoyed a historic outing on Sunday (July 6) after they England by 336 runs to register their maiden win at Edgbaston in a Test match with Shubman Gill and Akash Deep playing a key role. India enjoyed a historic outing on Sunday (July 6) after they England by 336 runs to register their maiden win at Edgbaston in a Test match with Shubman Gill and Akash Deep playing a key role. The latter's role became vital as India were able to bowl out the English side in the final session of Day 5. How ...Read More >
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India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar responded coolly to U.S. threats of a 500% tariff over Russian oil imports, saying "we'll cross that bridge when we come to it," as Washington considers new trade penalties for countries dealing with Moscow. Amid fresh talks for a Tariff on India, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India remains unconcerned about the possibility of the US imposing a 500 per cent tariff and will deal with the issue only when it arrives. Republica ...Read More >
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IND vs ENG: India Test skipper Shubman Gill created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Before Gill, who reached the landmark on day 1 of second Test, Virat Kohli and Vijay Hazare had done the same. India Test skipper Shubman Gill has created history by becoming the third captain to score two or more fifty-plus scores batting at number 4 against England in England. Gill reached the milestone on day 1 (Jul 2 ...Read More >
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The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has begun the registration process for the recruitment of Village Development Officers (VDOs). For the post, a total of 850 vacancies have been announced, allocating 683 posts to non-scheduled areas and 167 to scheduled areas. Candidates can visit the official website, rssb.rajasthan.gov.in, by July 18, 2025, to apply for the post. The application fee for the exam has been fixed at Rs 600 for candidates coming under the General and OBC (creamy layer) c ...Read More >
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Puri stampede: Investigation into the stampede that claimed three lives and injured over a dozen others on Sunday (Jun 29) morning is underway. As per reports, two officials have been suspended for negligence of their duty, while another two have been transferred in the aftermath of the tragic crowd crush that happened in Puri during the Jagannath Rath Yatra. According to an ANI report citing the Odisha CMO, Puri District Collector and SP have been transferred. Meanwhile, DCP Vishnu Pati and Com ...Read More >
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Ludhiana blue drum murder case: Another dead body has been found inside a blue drum, this time in Ludhiana. It is badly decomposed and was giving off a foul smell, which led to residents reporting it to the police. The man's neck and legs were tied with a rope. Meerut's blue drum murder case is still fresh in the minds of people in India. Now, a similar case seems to be unfolding as a man's decomposed body has been found in the same style blue drum in Ludhiana, a city in the state of Punjab in ...Read More >
Srinagar: Security forces have detained over 500 individuals after the recent attack in South Kashmir's Kulgam district in which an ex-Army man was killed, say sources in the security forces. Ex-Army man Manzoor Ahmad Wagay was shot dead while two of his family members were injured in a targeted terror attack on Monday. In a major crackdown, security forces have detained over 500 people, including the Over Ground Workers (OGWs), suspects, terror associates, and individuals with past involvement ...Read More >
Also read | India farmers' protest: 'Rail roko' agitation in Punjab, travellers may face inconvenience Kejriwal also said that there will be no upper limit for the cost of the treatment for the elderly registered under this scheme. The scheme will be implemented by the AAP government after the elections. Last week, the Delhi High Court questioned the AAP government as to why the centrally sponsored Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) had not been implemented in Delhi, w ...Read More >
The picture clicked at a family Thanksgiving dinner shows Usha Vance's large family, where Vance is seen wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans on the right side with his son on his shoulders and his wife is seen on the other end of the photograph with their daughter. The large family of about 21 members is gathered around a table in what appears to be a backyard of a house. However, the date when this picture was clicked and where it was clicked remains unknown. The picture was shared on X, gaining ...Read More >
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